Obituaries

Feb 12, 2025

Anthony Craig Copeland, 60 of Jonesboro passed away from this life on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Anthony was born on March 5, 1964, to James Henry and Fredlene (Tribble) Copeland.  He was united in marriage to Sherry Dacus on August 26, 1999, in Jonesboro.

Anthony...

Feb 9, 2025

Clovis Lynn McHalffey, 83, of Lake City passed from this life on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at his home. He was born July 29, 1941 in Caraway to the late Cordie and S.D. McHalffey.

Clovis has lived in the Lake City area all of his life and was a member of Lunsford Baptist Church. In his years...

Feb 9, 2025

Waymond Steve Cox, 80, of Paragould, passed away on February 9, 2025, at his home. He was born in Bay on December 6, 1944, to the late Ishmael and Elsie Cox. In addition to his parents, Waymond is preceded in death by his first wife, Carolyn Cox, second wife, Juanita Cox, and third wife, Mary Cox; sisters, Linda Touchstone...

Feb 8, 2025

Mattie Sue Wooldridge May, 84, of Harrisburg peacefully went home to our Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 8, 2025. She was a lifelong Baptist.

Mattie was born on September 4, 1940 in Harrisburg, AR to Master Boyce and Gladys (Bynum) Wooldridge. She was the middle child of seven children. Mattie and her siblings had a lasting,...

Feb 7, 2025

Tammy Lynn Hart, 66, of Jonesboro passed from this life Friday, February 7, 2025 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born September 27, 1958 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to the late Blanch Martin and Harold Warf.

Tammy has lived in Jonesboro since 2001 having previously lived in Paragould. Tammy was crafty and enjoyed doing things such...

Feb 6, 2025

Timothy Collin Foote, aged 61, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, in Jonesboro, AR. He was living in West Burlington, IA, at the time of his passing. Timothy was born on July 14, 1963, in Berlin, New Hampshire, to David Foote and Pauline F. Abbott (née Prescott).

He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife,...

Feb 5, 2025

Tracy Ann Bollinger-Fisher, 62, of Mountain Home, AR, formerly of Jonesboro, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at her home. She was born on May 28, 1962, in Marietta, GA, to Donna and the late Robert Bollinger.

Tracy dedicated her career to the healthcare industry, working as a nurse for 40 years. She served as an...

Feb 2, 2025

Linda Joyce Ruiz, 77, of Walnut Ridge, departed this life on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born on February 21, 1947, in Little Rock to the late Woodrow Wilson and Lois Pauline Malden.

Linda was a devoted and godly woman who found joy in traveling, fishing, and...

Feb 2, 2025

Roger "Andy" Griffin, 88, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025, at NEA Baptist Hospital. Born on February 17, 1936, to the late Virgil and Pauline Griffin, Andy was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro and a cherished member of the community.

Andy was a devoted member of Cathedral Baptist Church and formerly served as a...

Feb 1, 2025

Betty Janeice Clayton, 66, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born on July 6, 1958, in Grand Junction, Tennessee, to the late William and Valcia Gates.

Betty was a true jack-of-all-trades, but her heart was always in caring for others. She spent most of her...

Jan 31, 2025

Margaret Ann Aycock, 88, of Jonesboro, AR, passed away at home on January 31, 2025 from natural causes.

Margaret was born on December 19, 1936, at St. Joseph’s Infirmary, in Houston, TX, to Joe Bailey Glass and Etta Mae Knight Glass. She had two brothers, Joe B. Glass, Jr. and Earl Glass.

Margaret graduated from...

Jan 31, 2025

In Loving Memory of Ladene Katherine “Kathy” Mangrum (1950–2025)

It is with deep love and heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Ladene Katherine Mangrum at the age of 74. Born on August 9, 1950, in Corcoran, California to Guy Burton II and Ladene Terry, Kathy graced this world with warmth, kindness, and a spirit of...

Jan 31, 2025

Kerry Don Murphy, a loving father, brother, and friend, passed away on January 31, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on November 18, 1956, Kerry lived a life filled with love, and laughter. He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Murphy, and mother, Maxine Dant.

Kerry is survived by his brother, Ron Murphy; sister,...

Jan 30, 2025

Glenda Shelton Capooth, aged 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR. She was born on February 9, 1938, in New Albany, MS, to John and Maude Shelton (née Daniel), Following the end of WWIl, when Glenda was ten years old, she moved with her family to...

Jan 30, 2025

Franklin D Burrell, a beloved 92-year-old resident of Jonesboro, Arkansas, peacefully passed away at his home on January 30, 2025. Born in Phil Campbell, Alabama, to Clifford and Brownie Burrell, Frank lived a fulfilling life, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of love that will be deeply missed.

A proud graduate of Memphis College's first graduating...

Jan 30, 2025

Jimmy Don Brewer, 88, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, January 30, 2025. He had lived in Jonesboro since 1967.  He was born on July 12, 1936, in Buckeye, Arizona to Don and Helen Brewer.  He was a member of the Nettleton Baptist Church.  He retired as a driver from Jones Truck Line. He served his country in the US Army...

Jan 29, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Shauna Lynn Prine, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who left this world leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.

Shauna was a devoted mother to her two children, one of which whom sadly preceded her in passing, her beloved daughter Kristal Hollomon. Despite...

Jan 28, 2025

Mark Anderson Carter, 58, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Born on October 30, 1966, in Jonesboro to Linda Simpson, Mark was lovingly raised by his grandparents, Lewis and Marggie Carter.

A dedicated truck driver throughout his career, Mark found joy in life’s simple pleasures. He had a deep love...

Jan 28, 2025

Nick Rook, 46, of Nesbit, Mississippi, died Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at his home.  He was born in Jonesboro on July 17, 1978, to Ted and Patsey Rook.  He had lived in Nesbit for the past four years, moving there from Jonesboro.  He was a member of the Forrest Home Church of the Nazarene. He was an accredited airplane...

Jan 25, 2025

Thomas “Tommy“ Burton Carner, 73, of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, January 25th, 2025 at St Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born on June 20th, 1951, in Naylor, Missouri, to Claudie and Marie Carner.

He was proceeded in death by his parents and his brother, Marvin Carner of St. Louis, Missouri.

Tommy spent...