Obituaries

Jan 23, 2025

Francis (Frank) Eugene Patrick Plucinski passed away peacefully at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, Thursday January 23, 2025, at the age of 84.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, October 28,1940, Frank was proceeded in death by his parents Patrick and Francis Plucinski and wife Caroline.

Frank graduated from Lane Tech High School in Chicago...

Jan 23, 2025

Kevin Louis Barksdale, 60, of Jonesboro, died January 23, 2025.  He had lived in Jonesboro since 1971, moving here from Dover, Delaware. He was born on March 3, 1964, in Dover, Delaware, to John and Rosa Barksdale.  He was a member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church.  He was a student of Philosophy and followed college sports, especially the Arkansas...

Jan 22, 2025

Willie Bryan Brown, 87, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  He had lived in Jonesboro for the past 31 years, moving here from Trumann.  He was born in Hornersville, Missouri on June 25, 1937, to William Henry and Virginia Brown.  He was a member of North Main Baptist Church.  Willie...

Jan 20, 2025

Kaaren Jean Bean, 82, of Jonesboro, passed away on January 20, 2025 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born on July 6, 1942 in Kennewick, WA to Mary Everett.

Jan 20, 2025

Roger Wayne Evans, 74, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Born on November 10, 1950, in Harrisburg, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Arvil Evans and Sarah Clark McGuire.

Roger spent the last 40 years of his life in Jonesboro,...

Jan 17, 2025

Mary Ruth “Ruthie” Rains, 76, of Jonesboro, died Friday, January 17, 2024.  She lived most of her life in the Jonesboro area.  She was born in Cash on September 18, 1948, to William and Mary Garman. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church.  She loved to sing and listen to music.  Mary Ruth was an Assistant Manager at...

Jan 17, 2025

David Michael Smock, 40, of Jonesboro passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, at his home in Jonesboro. Born in 1984 in Jonesboro, David lived a life marked by creativity, determination, and love for those around him.

David attended Annandale High School in Annandale, Virginia, where he was an active member of the Student Government Association and graduated...

Jan 17, 2025

Jason Lee Christopher, 40, a lifelong resident of Jonesboro, died Friday, January 17, 2025.  He was born on May 13, 1984, in Jonesboro to David and Monica Christopher.  He was of the Baptist belief and attended Temple Baptist Church.  He loved being a truck driver and spending time with his family.  He was preceded in death by his father...

Jan 17, 2025

Myra Kail Bennett, 65, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at NEA Baptist Hospital. Born on November 13, 1959, in Alamo, Tennessee, she was the beloved daughter of the late Wilber and Mary Kail.

A proud Veteran of the United States Navy, Myra served her country honorably as a Jet Engine Mechanic. Her...

Jan 16, 2025

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Bobby Joe Gilliam, 72, departed this life on January 16, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Born on August 25, 1952, in Brownfield, Texas, to Bobby Junior and Joan Gilliam, Bobby lived a rich and fulfilling life filled with love, hard work, and dedication to his family and...

Jan 15, 2025

Brian Lee Schuchardt, 67, of Cherokee Village, formerly of Bartlett, Tennessee, peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at White River Medical Center in Batesville. Born on October 11, 1957, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Bob and Rose Schuchardt, Brian lived a life filled with love, adventure, and dedication.

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Jan 15, 2025

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James E. Baggett, 88, of Jonesboro, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.  He had lived in Jonesboro since 1961.  James was born on February 25, 1936, in Harrisburg, Arkansas to Cecil B. and Lorraine Baggett. After working for Wonder Bread for 35 years, he...

Jan 15, 2025

Garfield Edgar, 92, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born on March 22, 1932, in Brown County, Texas, to the late Gordon Cleve Edgar and Ruth Merrell Edgar. At the age of five, he moved with his family to the Valley View-Gilkerson area, where he would spend much of his life....

Jan 14, 2025

Lucy Mae Holden, 83, of Lake City, passed away on January 14, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 24, 1941 in Paragould to Bill and Lula Gatlin.

Lucy called Lake City home since 1971 and built her life around her family and her faith. A woman of strong faith,...

Jan 13, 2025

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Carroll Wayne “CW” Morris, 84, of Jonesboro, Arkansas died peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2025 with his wife and daughter by his side.

Born on a farm outside of Bay, AR on March 13, 1940, Carroll attended Bay area schools from first through twelfth grade, earning the distinction...

Jan 13, 2025

Charles “Kiston” Ellis, 66, a lifelong resident of Cash, died Monday, January 13, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  He was born in Flint Michigan on February 20, 1958, to Fern and Pauline Ellis.  He was the owner of C.T. Trucking and loved to farm.  His favorite hobby was riding motorcycles.  In addition to his parents,...

Jan 13, 2025

Ishmael "JD" Cox, 83, of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born on June 17, 1941, in Bay, Arkansas, at the family home to the late Ishmael and Elsie Cox.

A skilled carpenter by trade, JD was known for his dedication to his craft...

Jan 12, 2025

Barbara Borkum Weinstock, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, after an active and well-lived life. Barbara's legacy is one of deep familial and community bonds, as well as service in the non-profit, private, and public sectors of Arkansas life.

Barbara was born on Valentine’s Day 1935, in...

Jan 12, 2025

Allen Craig Mullins, 61, of Walnut Ridge, passed away on January 12, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born in Jonesboro on November 2, 1963, to the late Leonard Pickle and Alene Mullins. In addition to his parents, Allen was preceded in death by his brother, Steve Mullins.

Allen grew up and spent...

Jan 12, 2025

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Carla Kay Borden, age 60, of Danville, Indiana, passed away on January 12, 2025, after a courageous battle with Cancer. Born on April 15, 1964, Carla was the beloved daughter of Carl and Donna Gales and wife to Joe Borden.

A devout Christian,...