Obituaries

Jun 14, 2018

John W. Troutt Jr., 88, a lifelong resident of Jonesboro and longtime publisher and owner of The Jonesboro Sun, died Thursday night at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. Troutt and his family owned The Jonesboro Sun for 99 years, selling to Paxton Media Group in October 2000. Born October 10, 1929 to John W. Troutt Sr. and...

Jun 13, 2018

TO VIEW DEBRA'S MEMORIAL VIDEO Debra Denice “Oakes” Martinez, 62, of Jonesboro passed away on June 13, 2018 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  She was born on January 10, 1956 in Fort Knox, Kentucky to loving parents Shelley and Dolly Oakes. Debra was preceded in death by her mother, Dolly and is survived by her father,...

Jun 13, 2018

To view memorial video click here http://videos.lifetributes.com/901275 Bonnie Taylor, 19, of Brookland passed from this life on June 13, 2018. She was born on January 12, 1999 in Jonesboro to Carson Taylor and M.C. Taylor. Bonnie lived in the Brookland area all of her life and was a 2017 graduate of Brookland High School and was currently a student at...

Jun 12, 2018

To view memorial tribute video, click HERE: Bob (Robert L.) Smith, 79, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. He was born to the late LaPrelle and Ersel Smith on November 21, 1938 in Trumann. Robert joined the U.S. Army after graduating from Trumann High School. “Captain Bob” retired from the...

Jun 10, 2018

Veda Faith Whitley, 2, of Jonesboro went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, June 10, 2018. She was born in Jonesboro on May 4, 2016. Veda loved songs, playing, singing and dancing. She attended Valley View Church of Christ with her parents Justin and Abbi Whitley. Veda loved her sisters very much; Alivia, Abigail, and...

Jun 9, 2018

TO VIEW MEMORIAL VIDEO Nancy C. Dunn, 80, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, June 9, 2018, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  She had lived in Jonesboro most of her life and was of the Baptist belief.  She enjoyed traveling throughout the country.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Dunn, one son, her parents, two...

Jun 9, 2018

Don C. Denny, 85, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, beloved husband and best friend of Margaret (Green) Denny for 61 years, passed away peacefully at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family on June 9, 2018.  He was born to the late John and Madge Denny on August 27, 1932.

Don was born near Rector, Arkansas.   Don...

Jun 8, 2018

VIEW MEMORIAL VIDEO Howard “Papaw” Covington, 88, of Lepanto, Arkansas, died June 8th, 2018, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born September 27, 1929, in New Albany, Mississippi, to Clint and Annie Covington. He grew up to be a cowboy, a horse trader and the greatest family man this world has ever...

Jun 7, 2018

Elvis “Buddy” Lynn Gage, 61, of Bay, died Thursday, June 7, 2018 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center.  He had lived in Jonesboro for over 40 years. He worked a Veterinarian Technician at the Animal Medical Center. When it came to the Razorbacks, he was one of their most dedicated fans.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and...

Jun 4, 2018

To View online memorial video CLICK HERE: Jackie Ferrell, 60, of Jonesboro passed away Monday, June 4, 2018 at Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born May 26, 1958 in Lebanon, Tennesse to Charles Ferrell and the Late Helen Ferrell. Jackie was a graduate from Tennessee Technological University, Arkansas State University and received his doctorate from the...

Jun 4, 2018

Herbert Crabtree, 81, of Springfield, Missouri, died Monday, June 04, 2018 at Cox Medical Center. He had lived in Springfield since 2011, moving there from Jonesboro.  He was born and raised in Cave City, moving to Jonesboro in 1952.  He was a 32 Degree Scottish Rite Mason.  Herb was a loving and hardworking father.  His hobbies included fishing and...

Jun 3, 2018

To view memorial video, visit http://videos.lifetributes.com/898621 Thurman L. Coleman, 81, of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday, June 3, 2018 at N.E.A Baptist Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born to the late Floyd and Effie Coleman on October 20, 1936 in Craighead County.

Thurman lived in...

Jun 3, 2018

Helen Watkins Earnhart passed away on June 3, 2018 after a long illness. Helen was one of five children born to James and Delma Watkins on September 28, 1922. Her parents, James and Delma Watkins, were descendants of Arkansas settlers and owned a large farm in Bono, Arkansas. They grew many different crops including cotton, and raised many types...

Jun 3, 2018

TO VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Michael Bruce Robert Michael Bruce, 71, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Sunday, June 3, 2018, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis. Michael was born in Batesville, Arkansas on March 1, 1947, to the late Robert and Winona Durfee Bruce. Michael moved to Jonesboro in 1990 from Walnut Ridge. He worked for the Farm...

Jun 1, 2018

Mac Franks, 68, of Jonesboro passed away Friday, June 1, 2018, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Mac was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on September 17, 1949, to the late Thomas and Carrie Franks. Mac lived in Jonesboro since 1967, moving here from Little Rock. He worked as a sales broker at E.C. Barton & Co...

Jun 1, 2018

VIEW MEMORIAL VIDEO Bobby R. Miller, 82, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Friday, June 1, 2018, at the Delta Medical Center in Memphis. Bobby was born in the West Ridge community of Mississippi County and at age 17 entered the United States Marine Corps and was a veteran of the Korean War. Bobby was discharged in...

May 30, 2018

Doyle E. Gilliam, 84, a lifetime resident of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at NEA Baptist Hospital.  He was a member of the St. Mark’s Episcopal Church for over 52 years and was the Chairman of the PRIDE Committee.  A driving force in getting the Jonesboro schools rebuilt after the 1973 tornado.  Doyle proudly served his country as...

May 29, 2018

Gunner Ezekiel Kage Moody, infant child of Jennifer Rucker and James Moody Jr. was born into Heaven on May 29, 2018.  He was preceded in death by his Paternal Grandparents Flossie and Branville Taylor.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brothers, Hunter David Cole Rucker; Austin Joseph Jase Peterson of Jonesboro; James Edward...

May 24, 2018

Gail Clark, 51, of Hot Springs, formerly of Jonesboro, passed away from natural causes on Thursday, May 24, 2018, in Hot Springs. Gail was born in Jonesboro and lived much of her life in Jonesboro and Memphis before moving to Hot Springs. She worked several years as a Registered Nurse before becoming disabled. She was a 1985 graduate of Jonesboro...

May 23, 2018

William “Bill” Crain, 86, of Jonesboro passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  He was born November 4, 1931, in Trumann to the late Martin Walker and Maggie Crain and was the youngest of ten children. Bill was a member of Walnut Street Baptist Church. He had previously taught Sunday school classes...