Obituaries

Dec 28, 2024

Charles Thomas McCorkle, 89, of Trumann passed from this life on December 28, 2024 at his home. He was born on July 14, 1935 in Excelsior Springs, Missouri to the late Jessie William and Ethel Mae McCorkle.

Charles has lived in Trumann since 2016, having previously lived in Nixa, Missouri and was a member of the First...

Dec 28, 2024

Rebecca "Becky" Lynn Jones, age 56, departed this life on December 28, 2024, at her home. She was born on August 27, 1968 in Jackson, Mississippi. She is the daughter of the late Johnny and Pat (May) Williams of Senatobia, Mississippi. From the age of five, Becky was known for her compassionate heart, often trying to take...

Dec 27, 2024

Joyce Ann Brewer, 71, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024, at St. Elizabeth’s Place, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 3, 1953, in Jonesboro to the late M.G. and Helen Culbreath, Joyce grew up in Lunsford and graduated from Bay High School. She was a member of Elm Grove Baptist Church during her...

Dec 27, 2024

Norma Irene Martz of Jonesboro peacefully passed from this life into her heavenly reward on December 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 5 in Mount Vernon, Arkansas to Robert and Elizabeth (Brewer) Garland who both preceded her in death. Irene was married to the love of her life, Eugene Martz, for nearly 42...

Dec 26, 2024

Charles Adam Remaklus III, 78, of Jonesboro, passed away at St. Bernards Medical Center on December 26, 2024. He was born in Memphis, TN, on August 26, 1946, to the late Charles Adam Jr. and Helen Jarrett.

Charles grew up in Memphis, graduating from Central High School in 1964. He then graduated from Memphis State University in...

Dec 26, 2024

Helen Thomas, 86, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, December 26, 2024, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center.  She had lived in Jonesboro since 1977, moving here from Lepanto.  She was born in Caraway on March 1, 1938, to Buel and Sylvia Wood.  Helen was a member of Southwest Church of Christ. She retired from her teaching career after 33 years teaching...

Dec 26, 2024

Diane Elaine Cannon-Jeu, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, and is now resting in the arms of Jesus, her Savior. Born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, Diane was the eldest daughter of the late Patricia Dudley Cannon and R.E. Bud Cannon. She was a woman who gave of herself generously, and her life...

Dec 25, 2024

Ruth Marie Walter, 95, of Jonesboro, formerly of Bella Vista, Arkansas, passed away on December 25, 2024 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on May 11, 1929 in Highland, Illinois to August Neuenschwander and Bertha Knebel Neuenschwander.

Ruth grew up in Highland, where she met the love of her life, Russell Walter, at St....

Dec 25, 2024

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Rev. Floyd W. Porter, 89, of Jonesboro passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at Craighead Nursing Center. He was born June 28, 1935 in Crowell, Texas to the late Thomas and Bertha Porter. Floyd was an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God for over 60 years. He...

Dec 25, 2024

Hayden Colton Stevens, 23, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on December 25, 2024. Hayden was born on June 6, 2001, to Thelbert Stevens and Sandi Lattin.

He was a graduate of Westside High School. Hayden’s smile could light up a room. He loved to make others laugh and enjoyed spending time with his...

Dec 25, 2024

Jimmy Dale Reed, 64, of Jonesboro, passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. He was born on December 2, 1960, in Jonesboro to the late James and Geneva Reed. Jimmy spent his early years in Bay before moving to Trumann, where he lived the majority of his life.

A talented musician, Jimmy was passionate...

Dec 24, 2024

Stanley Brady Sims

Born Wicomico, Maryland

11-22-45. Died 12-24-24 at Region One Health System in Memphis, TN

He was preceded in death by his parents Bertie Carolyn Revelle Sims and Stanley Price Sims.  He is survived by his sister Catherine Ledsome (John Moscoe), niece Christina Spivey (Bobby), both of Norfolk, VA., and Nanci...

Dec 23, 2024

Thelma Hawkin, 74, of Jonesboro, passed away on December 23, 2024, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born in Philadelphia on May 2, 1950, to the late Catherine Parker. In addition to her mother, Thelma was preceded in death by her sister, Caldonia Watson.

Thelma and her husband, Deron, spent most of their lives together in...

Dec 23, 2024

Dave Atherton, 65, a lifetime resident of Jonesboro, died on Monday, December 23, 2024, at Advanced Care Hospital in Searcy.  He was born on June 13, 1959, to Charles and Anita Atherton.  Dave was a 20 year member of the Jonesboro Motorcycle Association.  He loved his motorcycles and enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He retired from working at Arkansas State...

Dec 21, 2024

Rebecca Jean Urton, 77, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, Dec. 21, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Becky was born and raised in Jonesboro, the daughter of Dr. Owen and Martha Hudgins. She grew up in a home filled with learning — thanks to her father, a dentist and avid reader — and music — thanks to her...

Dec 20, 2024

Jerry Ron Brown, 74, of Jonesboro, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 11, 1950, to the late Calvin Leymoin Brown and Gloria Jean Wood Brown in Ada, Oklahoma. Jerry honorably served his country as a member of the United States Marines during the Vietnam War. In his free time,...

Dec 20, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Tarlton (Liz) Samuels of Jonesboro, Arkansas left this world for eternal rest at 12:14 am on Friday December 20th, 2024.  She was born June 26th, 1957, in Albuquerque, NM to John Carroll Tarlton and Norma Lee Floyd, both deceased, and was raised by her grandparents, Buck and Viola Floyd, both deceased, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.

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Dec 20, 2024

Billy "Joe" Richie, 81, of Bay, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024, at Regional One Health in Memphis, Tennessee. Joe was born on May 3, 1943, in Lepanto, Arkansas, to Claude and Mary Richie.

Joe started working in the roofing business with his father-in-law and worked for him for many years until he decided to start...

Dec 20, 2024

Candice Leann Staton, 41, of Jonesboro, passed peacefully from this life on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born on January 26, 1983, to the late Wayne and Dianne Staton.

Candice was a devoted Christian of the Baptist faith, who found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She cherished moments...

Dec 18, 2024

Christopher Bradley Thompson, 43, of Paragould passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18th at the Flo and Phil Jones hospice house in Jonesboro. Chris was born on December 15, 1981 in Odessa, Texas to Brad Thompson and Mellenee Bennett. He often attended Lake Street Baptist Church in Paragould with his grandmother.

Chris is preceded in death by...