Obituaries

Brandon Peaster

Apr 19, 2019

Brandon Lee Peaster, 43, of Bono passed from this life Friday, April 19, 2019 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born November 9, 1975 in Jonesboro to Terry Peaster and Tammy Grigsby.

Brandon has lived in Craighead county all of his life and enjoyed riding motorcycles, hunting and fishing. But the pride of his life was...

Virginia L. Randle

Apr 19, 2019

Virginia L. Randle, 82, of Jonesboro, died Friday, April 19, 2019 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  She had lived in Jonesboro since 2004, moving here from Earle, Arkansas.  She taught in public schools and became the school librarian.  She was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church and a member of the United Methodist Women....

Landon Drake Furnish

Apr 17, 2019

Landon Drake Furnish, 22, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. He was born on January 14, 1997 to Chad and Katelyn Furnish in Jonesboro. Landon is a member of Central Baptist Church and also a member of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity at Arkansas State University. He loved being outside whether that meant he was...

Joyce M. Smith

Apr 14, 2019

Joyce M. Smith, 87, of Cherokee Village, passed from this life on Sunday, April 14, 2019, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Born in Kennett, Missouri, Joyce was Valedictorian of her graduating class at Hornersville High School and attended the University of Missouri-Columbia before marrying Verlon Smith and beginning their life together. The Smiths lived...

Ellen Collar Guthrie

Apr 13, 2019

Ellen Collar Guthrie, 65, of Black Rock passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born March 13, 1954 in Calico Rock. Ellen was the daughter of the late Carl and Virginia Collar. She was of the Baptist belief. Ellen enjoyed cooking, gardening and was an avid reader. She loved her family most of...

Bill Mcknight

Apr 11, 2019

William “Bill” McKnight, 87 of Jonesboro passed from this life Thursday, April 11, 2019 at St. Bernards Hospital. He was born November 7, 1931 to the late Oris and Mae Goff McKnight in Portia. Bill worked for the Burlington Frisco Railroad for 43 years. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a 32nd...

Glenda F. Branch

Apr 10, 2019

Glenda F. Branch, 67, of Jonesboro, passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 10, 2019.

Glenda was born in Blytheville and lived several years in the Mississippi County community of Tomato before moving to Hanover Park, Illinois. Glenda moved with her family to Jonesboro in 1978.

Glenda worked 20 years in the medical laboratory...

Kathryn Jean Simpson

Apr 10, 2019

Kathryn Simpson, 75, of Jonesboro passed from this Earthly life to her Heavenly home Wednesday, April 10 at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center. She was a homemaker and of Baptist belief. She was a wonderful wife, mom, aunt, and grandma. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them, especially her granddaughter who would sit with her for...

Benjamin Smith

Apr 9, 2019

Benjamin Smith, 68, of Lake City passed from this life on April 9, 2019. All services will be private.

Sue Chapman

Apr 8, 2019

Sue Chapman, 67, of Bay passed away Monday, April 8, 2019 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born September 20, 1951 in Sand Pointe, Idaho to the late David Pearsal and Eva Colman. Sue loved her family and loved being a grandmother. She was of the Mormon Belief.

In addition to her parents, Sue was preceded...

Nadean Lee

Apr 7, 2019

Nadean Lee, 91, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Sunday, April 7, 2019. She was born to the late Albert and Mae Crockett on June 13, 1927 in Corning. Nadean received her Bachelor of Science from Arkansas State University and her Masters in Library Science from Peabody University-Nashville. She was a member of First Baptist Church and served...

Joyce Fay Sammons

Apr 6, 2019

Joyce Fay Sammons, 71, of Jonesboro, passed from this life Saturday, April 6, 2019 at St. Elizabeth’s Place. She was born July 5, 1947 in Dallas, TX to the late Dalton and Evelyn Mashburn.

A longtime resident of Jonesboro, Joyce loved spending time with her family. She also loved animals, doing crossword puzzles, reading, and watching old...

Sandra Brown

Apr 5, 2019

Sandra Mae Brown, 71 of Brookland, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 5, 2019. Sandra’s kind soul and loving spirit touched many lives.  She appreciated the little things.  A visit, a card and time spent with her family and friends.

She worked many years for the Brookland School District. She made many lasting...

Harlan Curtis Wood

Apr 4, 2019

Harlan C. Wood departed this life to be with Jesus on April 4, 2019 at the Lakeside Nursing Center, Lake City, Arkansas, after a difficult battle with Alzheimer’s.    Harlan was 86.  He was born March 26, 1933 to Guy and Hester Wood of Moundsville, West Virginia.   Harlan was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during the Korean War...

James David Kaffka

Apr 3, 2019

James David “Jay” Kaffka, 85, of Bono, AR passed away Wednesday, April 3rd at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born May 20, 1933 to J A and Ruth Kaffka. He graduated from Bono High School in 1953. He was an original owner of Kaffka Salvage Yard and a Master Craftsman in wood working....

Billy J. Cribbs

Apr 3, 2019

Billy J. (Sonny) Cribbs, 76, of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born in Greene County, Arkansas to Ervin and Ruth Raymer Cribbs.

On June 25, 1965 Billy married the love of his life, Janette (Jan). They enjoyed 53 years together. Billy was a member of Brookland Church...

James "Jim" Arden Richie

Apr 3, 2019

James “Jim" Arden Richie, 80, of Bay passed from this life on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center surrounded lovingly with family by his side. Jim was born in Monette, Arkansas on Jan 3, 1939, to the late Claude and Mary Eliza(Humphrey) Richie. Jim lived in Bay most of his life. He was a construction supervisor...

Terry Fred Jackson

Apr 2, 2019

Terry Fred, “Fredneck” Jackson, 65, of Forrest City, passed away Tuesday, April 02, 2019 at Nea Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born September 30, 1953 in Yuma, Arizona to the late Wilbur Eugene and Oquilla “Jackie” Jackson. Terry was of the Baptist belief. He enjoyed fishing, music and animals, especially dogs and cats. Terry also loved spending time with...

Margaret Ann Parker

Apr 2, 2019

Margaret Ann Parker was born on March, 18, 1958. She passed away Tuesday, April 2 nd , 2019 at her home in Jonesboro at the age of 61.

She was preceded in death by her father, Jay Louis Parker Sr.; her mother, Margaret Capooth Parker-Arwood and one sister, Jaylene Bullock.

She is survived by one...

Talmadge B Harbison

Apr 1, 2019

Talmadge B. Harbison, 72, of Hensley, Arkansas died Monday, April 1, 2019 at his home. He had lived in the East End of Saline County since 1997, growing up in the Swifton area. He was a member of the Little Rock Community Church. Talmadge served his country in the US Army, during the Vietnam War as a member of...