Obituaries

May 22, 2025

Betty Earline Peavler, 76, of Bono, formerly of Villa Park, Illinois, peacefully departed this life on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Born on July 12, 1948, in Dyess, Arkansas, Betty was the daughter of the late James and Maxie Sullivan. She spent much of her working life at St. Bernards, where...

May 22, 2025

Karen Jan Sullivan, 74, of Bono, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born on November 2, 1950, in Jonesboro to Payton Ryan Watkins and Jewell Puckett Watkins.

Jan grew up in Bono and was a devoted member of the Bono Church of Christ. She...

May 22, 2025

Claude Clinton Parton Sr., of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at St. Bernards Hospital. He was 89 years old. He was born on October 25, 1935, in Piggott, Arkansas, Claude was the son of Joe B. and Ferra Dale Parton. He was preceded in death by his parents; his four brothers, Francis, Orville, Harley, and Don;...

May 22, 2025

Ginger Elder, born November 20, 1947, in West Memphis, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, in Conway, Arkansas. She was the cherished daughter of Earnestine Jones and Billie McCollum.

Ginger lived a life marked by deep faith, steadfast love for her family, and a passion for learning. She was a beloved sister to Karen McCollum...

May 21, 2025

James Franklin Secrease, 62, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. He was born on January 29, 1963, in Harrisburg, Arkansas, to Jerry and Cecil Ann Secrease.

James was a man of deep faith, grounded in Pentecostal and Assembly of God beliefs. He graduated from seminary in Mississippi and carried his faith with...

May 20, 2025

David "Ricky" Price of Brookland departed this life on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at NEA Baptist Hospital at the age of 69. He was born on November 29, 1955, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to the late Orville Howard "Preacher" Price Sr. and Gracie Hedger Price.

A lifelong resident of Brookland, Ricky graduated from Brookland...

May 20, 2025

Mena Josephine Harris, 83 years old of Jonesboro formerly resided most of her life in California, passed from this life Tuesday May 20, 2025. Born June 12, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Garnett Isbell and Marie Hughes Isbell.

In addition to her parents, Mena was preceded in death by her sister, Beverly Stubblefield; brother,...

May 19, 2025

Rhonda Marie Wright, 68, of Paragould passed from this life on Monday May 19, 2025 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born February 12, 1957 in Rockford, Illinois to the late John Robert West and Lovis Marie West.

Rhonda has lived in Paragould for the last 32 years and was a member of Poplar...

May 19, 2025

Mrs. Martha Broadaway Hannah Secrease of Jonesboro departed this life on Monday, May 19, 2025, at the age of 99 and is resting peacefully with her Lord. She was born on November 1, 1925, the daughter of W.E. and Loda Watkins Broadaway.

Martha was a 1943 graduate of Jonesboro High School. She spent her life in Jonesboro,...

May 19, 2025

Alysia Chedister, 31 of Jonesboro, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on May 19, 2025. Alysia was a kind, gentle soul—bright, loving, and deeply empathetic. She earned a degree in social work because she wanted to help others, but her own struggles with autism and debilitating social anxiety made it difficult to step fully into the world. She was a...

May 19, 2025

Ronald "Ron" Lloyd Billingsley, 64, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Monday, May 19, 2025. He was born on June 17, 1960, in Olathe, Kansas, to the late Ronald Loyce and Bertha Mae Billingsley.

Ron dedicated much of his life to serving others. He earned his bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Arkansas State University while...

May 17, 2025

Brandon Reece, 43, a lifetime resident of Jonesboro, died Saturday, May 17, 2025. He was born here in Jonesboro on October 28, 1981, to Andy and Vicki Reece. Brandon was of Methodist belief. He prioritized his spirituality above everything, building his relationship with God whenever he could. He also felt it was his purpose to be a messenger and...

May 14, 2025

Joe Harold Hathcoat, 81, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born May 23, 1943, in Jonesboro to the late Willie B. and Jewell Hathcoat.

Joe was a U.S. Army veteran and worked for many years as an antique dealer before retiring as a driver for...

May 12, 2025

Alice Evelyn Lunsford Guy, 86 years of age, passed away on May 12, 2025 at St. Elizabeth’s Nursing Home in Jonesboro, AR. She was born in Trumann, AR to the late George and Etha Canter Lunsford on July 30, 1938. Alice was a 1957 graduate of Nettleton High School. She lived most of her life in Jonesboro where she...

May 9, 2025

Larry Neil Mooring, 74, of Maynard, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at St. Bernard’s Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born in Blytheville, Arkansas, and throughout his life, he was known for his kindness, humor, and generous spirit.

Larry proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force. His sense of duty and integrity carried through every part...

May 9, 2025

Velma L. Poole, 89, died on Friday, May 9, 2025, at her home.  She had lived in Jonesboro since 1961.  She was born in Newport on September 20, 1935, to Joseph and Lena Tarno.  She attended the First NEA Church in Jonesboro.  She was a cosmetologist by trade and worked at General Electric until they closed.  In addition to...

May 7, 2025

Larry Grisham, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and community leader, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2025, at the age of 88.

Born in West Plains, Missouri, Larry moved to Jonesboro in the fourth grade and never looked back. He graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1954, where he was active in multiple sports. During this time,...

May 7, 2025

Kathy “Rose” Diane Moore Ashford, 66, of Jonesboro died Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at White County Medical Center in Searcy.  She lived most of her life in the Jonesboro area.  She was born on April 23, 1959, at Trumann to Billy Ray and Emmajean Moore.  She was of the Assembly of God belief. Kathy had a multi-faceted career.  She...

May 6, 2025

Brian Douglas Dover, 54, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 29, 1970, in West Memphis, Arkansas, he was the beloved son of Wayne and Sandra Dover.

Brian spent his early childhood in Lepanto before moving to Jonesboro...

May 5, 2025

Lorene George, 99, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at St. Bernard’s Villa on May 5, 2025. Born June 1, 1925, in Birmingham, Alabama, she was the seventh of thirteen children born to Ferris and Annie Ritchey. A woman of unwavering faith and boundless love, Lorene lived a long and fulfilling life, leaving behind a legacy of family, generosity,...