Obituaries

May 5, 2025

Linda Hasting, 59, of Bay died Monday, May 5, 2025, at her home.  She had lived in Bay most of her life.  She was born in Trumann on May 4, 1966, to Leonard and Martha Maggard. Her favorite pastime was spoiling her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids as much as possible.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

May 5, 2025

Dana Leah Bishop Spencer, a beloved wife, mother, sister, mother-in-law, aunt and “nana” 69, of Jonesboro, Arkansas died on Monday May 5th, 2025 at St. Bernards Hospital. Dana was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas at St. Bernard’s Hospital on December 2nd, 1955. She was a member of the Nettleton Baptist Church in Jonesboro. She graduated from Arkansas State University with...

May 4, 2025

Terri Herndon Reno, 75, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully in the arms of her son on May 4, 2025. Born in 1950 in Iowa City, Iowa, to George and Mae Herndon, Terri lived a life full of adventure and purpose.

Her early years were spent exploring Europe and India, embracing cultures and experiences that shaped her...

May 4, 2025

Kevin Wayne Shipman, 51, of Jonesboro, died Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  He was born in Jonesboro on March 18, 1974, to Larry and Linda Shipman, and lived most of his life here in Jonesboro. He loved kayaking, fishing and road trips.  He enjoyed watching Anime movies.  He was preceded in death...

May 3, 2025

Jennifer Elaine Walker, 49, of Brookland, departed this life far too soon on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born October 1, 1975 in Jonesboro to Donald and Patsy Forehand.

Jennifer has lived in the Jonesboro area most of her life and was a member of the Liberty church of Christ. She...

May 2, 2025

Paul Mosby Mitts, 70, of Jonesboro passed from this life, after a battle with cancer, on Friday May 2nd, 2025 at his Jonesboro home surrounded by his family. He was born April 2nd, 1955 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Clyde B. and Imogene “Ditty” Mitts.

He lived in Mountain Brook, Alabama, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and moved to Jonesboro,...

May 1, 2025

Ronald Wade Towery, better known as Ron, Ronnie, “Dr. T,” or “Pop,” bid farewell to this world on May 1, 2025, in Jonesboro, Arkansas at the age of 77. He finished a twenty-two month glioblastoma journey, leaving a profound legacy of love, kindness, and compassion for others. Daughter Kim has very early memories of lessons he taught her about...

Apr 29, 2025

Mary Lou (Taylor, Adams) Ray, 76, of Jonesboro, died on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born in Jonesboro on August 24, 1948. Her parents were Junior and Dorotha Noles and her maternal grandparents were Bill and Mary Taylor.  She was of the Baptist belief. Mary Lou graduated in 1966 from...

Apr 28, 2025

Billy Ray Cooper, affectionally known as “Bill” by his friends and family, entered the presence of Jesus early Monday morning, April 28, 2025. He was born on October 6, 1957 to the late Billy and Zelma Cooper. In addition to his parents, Bill is preceded in death by his brother Tony Cooper; and grandmother, Gladys Cooper.

Bill...

Apr 27, 2025

Hubert Howard Bittle, 81, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at St. Bernard’s Hospital on April 27, 2025. Born November 23, 1943, in Jonesboro to Howard and Blanche Bittle, Hubert lived a long and fulfilling life dedicated to his family, friends, and community.

A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Hubert was a cornerstone of Pleasant Grove United...

Apr 27, 2025

Jimmie Chapman, 69, of Bono, Arkansas, formerly of Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on April 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on October 28, 1955, at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, Jimmie was the son of the late Otis and Loree Chapman. He was a proud and devoted member of the Church...

Apr 27, 2025

Melissa Lorraine Nichols went home to her Savior on Sunday night, April 27, 2025, while at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born October 6, 1975, in Mena, Arkansas, where she grew up. She went on to live in Hope, Arkansas; Hampton, Virginia; Anchorage, Alaska; and Jonesboro, Arkansas. In all these places, she was loved by...

Apr 26, 2025

Ryan Christopher Ladd, 50, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Saturday, April 26, 2025. He was born September 18, 1974, in Jonesboro and spent most of his life as a resident of the Jonesboro Human Development Center, where he found a second home filled with love, care, and acceptance for 38 years.

Ryan lived his life...

Apr 26, 2025

Pamela “Pam” Dawn Wall of Jonesboro Arkansas went to be with Jesus on Saturday, April 26, just 4 days before her 68th birthday.

Pam was a graduate of Jonesboro High School class of 1975. Shortly after high school she graduated from Cosmetology school and had several other vocations throughout her life. Her love of animals led her...

Apr 25, 2025

Marima Jean Browning, 91, of Jonesboro, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 25, 2025 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on June 23, 1933 to the late Claude and Lounetta McElrath.

She was retired from General Electric and spent her years after as a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking and...

Apr 24, 2025

Gerald Winston Gasaway, 97, of Jonesboro, passed away on April 24, 2025 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born on July 15, 1927 to William Edward Gasaway and Clara Ransone Gasaway in Jonesboro.

Gerald was a grocer and an avid hunter and fisherman. He was also a sports lover.

In addition to his parents,...

Apr 24, 2025

Timothy "Tim" Wade Henry, 63, of Brookland, passed away peacefully at his home on April 24, 2025. He was born on September 9, 1961, in Heber Springs to Eddie Henry and Vada Shelton.

Tim was raised in Black Oak and had called Brookland home for the past 20 years. He was a proud graduate of the Nettleton...

Apr 24, 2025

August 8, 1950 – April 24, 2025

Kenneth "Ken" Wiley, 74, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Ken was born on August 18, 1950, in Athens, Alabama, to the late Dallas and Clara Wiley.

Ken lived a full life, marked by a love for the outdoors and the simple pleasures...

Apr 23, 2025

Dr. Henry “Hank” A. Germer died April 23, 2025, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, his hometown for over four decades. He was 86 years old. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Jacobs Germer, his son, Richard Andrew Germer of Chicago, Illinois, his daughter, Alicia Germer Nevins of Houston, Texas, and his grandson, Henry Ian Nevins, of Houston, Texas.

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Apr 22, 2025

Michael “Rick” Richard Brown passed away April 22, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to Marvin “Rock” Brown and Carol Lawman-Brown. Rick, lovingly known as RB by his friends was a farmer for many years until he retired. He enjoyed calf roping, hunting, and fishing. He is survived by his loving...