Obituaries

Dec 6, 2018

Randy Lavon Penter, 72, of Trumann, formerly of Black Oak passed from this life Thursday, December 6, 2018 at his home. He was born in Black Oak on September 5, 1946 to the late Grant and Thelma Penter. Randy has lived in Trumann for over 37 years after coming from Black Oak.

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Dec 6, 2018

Charlotta(Sherry) Ruth Veteto, 57, of Jonesboro passed from this life Thursday, December 6, 2018 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was born to the late William and Ollie Veteto on June 24, 1961 in Jonesboro. Charlotta lived her entire life residing in Jonesboro and was a member of the Salvation Army Church.

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Dec 5, 2018

Mary Carolyn Dupwe, age 89, died on Wednesday in Little Rock surrounded by her loving family and caring community at the Colonel Glenn Nursing and Rehab.  From her birth in Jonesboro, on November 28, 1929 to her death on December 5, 2018 she cherished those around her and filled them with love, faith, and good food.  One of five...

Dec 4, 2018

Leman Lesley Rhodes, 81, of Otwell passed from this life on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Leman was born in Cash, Arkansas on March 29, 1937, to the late Garland and Alta Midget Rhodes. Leman lived in Jonesboro most of his life, was a member of the Big Creek Baptist Church and...

Dec 3, 2018

Bruce Neal Wheeler, 64, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Monday, December 3, 2018, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born and raised in Rector, Bruce entered active duty with the U.S. Marine Corps in July of 1972. He was active duty four years, serving 1 year, 11 months and 27 days in foreign assignments, completing his diploma...

Dec 3, 2018

Peggy Ruth Stewart, 77 of Jonesboro, passed from this life Monday, December 3, 2018 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.  She was born October 26, 1941 to John Andrew Ollis and Beatrice Stone Ollis in Jonesboro.  Peggy was a homemaker and a member of Walnut Corner Baptist Church in Light, Arkansas.  She enjoyed watching movies, keeping up...

Dec 2, 2018

Sue Hicken, 61, of Jonesboro, died Sunday, December 2, 2018, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center.  She had lived in Jonesboro for 13 years, moving here from California.  She was of the Catholic belief.  She loved her family and was a great mom and sister.  Sue was known for her ability to create baking masterpieces.  She was preceded in death...

Dec 1, 2018

Keenan Wade Wilson, 56, of Lake City, passed from this life Saturday, December 1 st 2018 at Lakeside Nursing Center. He was born October 14, 1962 in Weiner to the late Earl and Nadine Wilson.

Keenan lived most of his life in the Weiner area and was of Baptist faith. He loved gospel music and had attended...

Dec 1, 2018

Deborah “Debbie” DiGaetano, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, December 1, 2018 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center.  She had lived most of her life in Jonesboro and was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.  She retired from the Master Print Group in 2018.  Debbie was preceded in death by her father, James Edward Vaught.

Survivors include her husband...

Dec 1, 2018

Randy Lee Warren, born September 3, 1955 in Waynesville, MO passed away on December 1, 2018 at St. Bernard’s Hospital in Jonesboro, AR at 63 years of age. Randy is survived by his mother Doris Warren; wife, Guadalupe Warren; his daughter Courtney Warren; stepchildren Isabel and Jose; step-grandson Andrew (AKA Chico); his brothers Larry Warren and Melvin Warren; his...

Nov 30, 2018

Louie E. Harris, 78, of Jonesboro, died Friday, November 30, 2018 at the Continued Care Hospital.  He had lived all of his life in Northeast Arkansas.  Louie was a member of the Community of Christ Church.  During his work career, he worked at Bridger/Marliss/Sukup and the Fasweet Corporation.  He had creativity and passion for wood working and pen making. ...

Nov 29, 2018

Sandra (Hart) Barnett,76, of Mims, Florida passed away in her home on November 29, 2018. She was born in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas and resided in Jonesboro, Arkansas for most of her adult life. She was crowned Miss Walnut Ridge in 1962 and was a contestant in the Miss Arkansas Pageant. Sandra, along with her late...

Nov 28, 2018

Rayanna Miller Moore, 58, of Alexander in Saline County, passed from this life at St. Vincent's Infirmary in Little Rock on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. Born in Jonesboro, Rayanna was a 1978 graduate of Valley View High School. She attended Arkansas State University and Southwest Texas State University and earned a Bachelor's degree from Southern Illinois University and a...

Nov 27, 2018

Johnny W. Cook, 50, of Jonesboro departed his life Tuesday, November 27, 2018. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on June 10, 1968 to Johnny and Joan Cook, but lived most of his life in Jonesboro. He was of the Baptist belief. When he was 14 he began racing alongside his dad and continued throughout...

Nov 26, 2018

Tucker Allen Ward, 11, passed into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the evening of Monday, November 26, 2018 after a lifelong battle with Sanfilippo Syndrome Type A. At the time of his passing, he was at his home in Jonesboro in the arms of his mother and father and surrounded by other members of...

Nov 26, 2018

Gerald Heath Swinney, 47, ran into the arms of Jesus on Monday, November 26 at his home in Jonesboro. Heath was born on April 23, 1971, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Clovis and Janice Dory Swinney, while Clovis played football for the New Orleans Saints. Having lived in Jonesboro, Hot Springs, Lit-tle Rock, Scottsdale, Arizona, and Paragould, Heath moved...

Nov 26, 2018

Robert Franklin Abbott, 91, of Jonesboro, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 26, 2018, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Robert was born in Nashville, Tennessee on October 19, 1927, to the late Henry Preston and Nuffie Mae Allen Abbott Sr. Robert lived in Jonesboro since 1967, moving here from Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Nov 26, 2018

Patricia Humes, 70, of Caraway Passed from this life on Monday, November 26, 2018 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born in Manila to Raymond Martin and Opal Mouzy Martin on April 24, 1948. Patricia enjoyed spending time at church and was a member of Rowe Chapel in Caraway. She enjoyed...

Nov 24, 2018

Joel Edward Smith, 61, of Jonesboro passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018. He was born August 12, 1957 in Jonesboro to Jean Thomas Smith Goforth and the late Donald Smith. Joel was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church and became a Christian at age 13.

Joel worked as a cable manager, a maintenance supervisor, and...

Nov 24, 2018

Crystal Ann Anderson Hinton, 40, passed from this life on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at the Fulton County Hospital in Salem. She was born in Searcy, Arkansas on November 9, 1978. Family was the most important aspect of Crystal’s life; her daughter was the biggest blessing of her life.

Crystal is preceded in death by her sister,...