Obituaries

Sep 24, 2017

Jimmy Goad, 50, of Jonesboro, died Sunday, September 24, 2017 at NEA Baptist Medical Center.  He was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro.  Jimmy was of the Baptist belief.  He loved spending time with his family and friends.  Other passions he had, was for fishing, enjoying music.  He was a serious history buff and a gun enthusiast.  He was preceded...

Sep 21, 2017

Donnie Lee Tinsley, 68, of Black Canyon City, Arizona, formerly of Jonesboro, a U.S. Marine veteran of the Vietnam War, died Thursday, September 21, 2017, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. Donnie was born February 18, 1949, in Jonesboro to Charles W. and Carrie Kersey Tinsley and for many years enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He is preceded...

Sep 19, 2017

Joseph (Joe) William Steflik, age 42, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at St. Bernard’s Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

He was born February 20, 1975, in Columbia, Missouri to Gary and Cynthia Steflik. He was a 1993 graduate of Fort Madison High School. He married Marka Earline Hughes on December 12, 2005, in Jonesboro. He...

Sep 18, 2017

Herman E. Johnson, 95 of Jonesboro, died Monday, September 18, 2017 at Craighead Nursing Center.  He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, and his wife Maxene Whitener Johnson.

Survivors include daughters, Linda Johnson and Carolyn Black and son-in-law Paul Black; 4 step-grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and 1great-great grandchild.

A private graveside service...

Sep 17, 2017

Margaret Ann Roddy Ratliff, 85, of Dixie passed from this life on Sunday, September 17, 2017 in St. Louis. She was born to the late Walter Joe Roddy and Bonnie Nisbett Roddy on April 29, 1932 in Jonesboro. In addition to her parents, Margaret is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ratliff; sisters, Laura...

Sep 16, 2017

TO VIEW MEMORIAL VIDEO Sarah Faye Roedel, 79, of Brookland, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Born in Baldwyn, Mississippi, Sarah moved to Craighead County about 1943 and lived the majority of her life here. Sarah was a graduate of Bay High School and attended Arkansas State University....

Sep 15, 2017

Judy (Whaley) Killingsworth, 66, of Lepanto passed from this life Friday, September 15, 2017 at Baptist Memorial in Memphis, TN. She was born to the late Leonard and Maggie Cook in Vicksburg, MI on June 14, 1951. Judy lived most of her life in Lepanto where she was also a member of Calvary Baptist Church....

Sep 15, 2017

Charles David Smith, 63, of Jonesboro passed from this life Friday, September 15, 2017 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born to the late Charles H. Jr. and Marietta Smith on December 29, 1953 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. He resided in Jonesboro for the past 27 years after coming from Hopkinsville. David was a...

Sep 15, 2017

Curtis “Crickett” Farmer, 63, of Jonesboro went home to Jesus just a shouting in his sleep in his home. He was the baby of seven brothers and was born to the late Fredrick Denton and Lola Mae Farmer on November 16, 1953 in Trumann. Crickett served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged...

Sep 14, 2017

Terry M. Jackson, 80 of Bay, passed from this life Thursday, September 14, 2017 at St. Bernards Medical Center.  He was born September 15, 1936 to Jess and Mary Welch Jackson in Caruthersville, MO.  Terry liked to buy and fix up old vehicles and he enjoyed listening to gospel music.  He was a proud US Army veteran and was...

Sep 14, 2017

Fern Sullivan, 83, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Thursday, September 14, 2017. She was born to the late George and Annie Gould on August 21, 1934 in Floral, Arkansas. Fern was a member of the Church of Christ and was a Registered Nurse for 46 years. She enjoyed traveling with her late husband,...

Sep 14, 2017

Barbara Elizabeth Powers Webb entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 12:12pm. at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Barbara was born on June 13, 1929, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, where she remained a lifelong resident. She was the daughter of Raymond and Velva Mae Powers. She is survived by her sister, Mary Ann Fritz, of...

Sep 12, 2017

Thomas A. May, 74, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at NEA Baptist Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Ruth Wein May.

He is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie (Gooch) May of Jonesboro; three children, Deborah (Mike) May Deacy, Michael D. May, and Deana...

Sep 10, 2017

Helen Barnhill, 82, of Jonesboro died Sunday, September 10, 2017, at the Craighead County Nursing Center.  She had lived most of her life in Northeast Arkansas.  Helen was of the Baptist belief.  She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters.

Survivors include her sons, Leonard Barnhill (Stephanie) of Spring Hill, Kansas; Keith Barnhill (Connie)...

Sep 10, 2017

To view online video CLICK HERE: Gordon Lee Hughes, 68, of Jonesboro passed Sunday, September 10, 2017 at White River Medical Center in Cherokee Village. He was born January 21, 1949 in Pocahontas to the late William and Alma Hughes. Gordon served as a Combat Engineer with the 1 st Calvary Division during the Vietnam War, where he was...

Sep 9, 2017

Larry G. Woodall, 64, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Saturday September 9, 2017 at the UAMS Hospital in Little Rock. He was born in Higginson, Arkansas on November 6, 1952 to the late Ralph and Fannie Dennis Woodall. Larry had lived in Jonesboro for 26 years, moving here from Searcy. He was a retired factory worker for...

Sep 8, 2017

To view online video CLICK HERE: Dewey F. Boone, 80, of Jonesboro went to be with our Lord and Savior Friday, September 8, 2017 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He served in the USAF from 1954 to 1962. Dewey was a 32 nd degree Mason. He retired from the Arkansas School for the Deaf as a dorm parent. Dewey...

Sep 6, 2017

Oliver C. Stephens, Sr., 84, of Black Rock, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2017, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Oliver was born in Hoxie and attended Pocahontas High School. Following high school Oliver enlisted in the U.S. Army. He entered Officer Candidate School and served 20 years and 9 months active duty and...

Sep 6, 2017

Edward R. Bigenho, 83, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at NEA Baptist.

Edward was a retired from the US Navy, and was married to the love of his life for 32 years Faye Lewis Bigenho. He was a member of the Washington Avenue Church of Christ.

He is survived...

Sep 5, 2017

Diane Sue Nance, 63, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. She was born to the late Richard and Jessie Lee Russell in Jonesboro on March 3, 1954. Diane loved doing arts and crafts, going to flea markets, and most of all her family and her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Diane is preceded...