Obituaries

Jun 22, 2018

Lorna Marie Clarke-Layton, 51 of Jonesboro departed this life on Friday, June 22, 2018. She was born in St. James, Jamaica to the late Valerie Leonne Clarke on July 26, 1966. Lorna grew up in Queens, New York cherished by her family and friends. She knew at an early age that she wanted to be a physician to make...

Jun 22, 2018

Dixie L. Hood, 66, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Friday, June 22, 2018 at her home. She had lived in Jonesboro for over 40 years, moving here from Illinois.  Dixie was a member of the Shiloh United Methodist Church off of Highway 141.  She was a loving and caring person and devoted her life to serving her...

Jun 21, 2018

William David Tippett, 58, of Jonesboro, formerly of Paragould, died Thursday, June 21, 2018 at NEA Baptist Medical Center in Jonesboro.  He was of the Christian belief.  His hobby included golf, baseball and was an all-around sports enthusiast. When he was younger, he excelled at bowling. He was preceded in death by his father and his grandparents.

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Jun 19, 2018

Donald Whitfield Peters, 68, of Jacksonville passed away on June 19, 2018 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House two years after being diagnosed with a glioblastoma, an aggressive brain tumor.

The memorial service will be held at Lakewood United Methodist Church in North Little Rock on Saturday, June...

Jun 15, 2018

Stephen Dewayne Hotchkiss, 55, of Lake City died Friday, June 15, 2018 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

He was born on February 2, 1963 in Jonesboro and spent most of his life in Lake City, Arkansas. He enjoyed being on the river, fishing and trapping turtles....

Jun 15, 2018

Sue White, 84, of Jonesboro, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 15, 2018, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Sue was born in Whitton, Arkansas on April 16, 1934, to the late Arlie and Eunice Birdsell Peace. Sue lived in Jonesboro for 65 years, was a member of Central Baptist Church and was a...

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...