Obituaries
Ralph Bowling
Jul 10, 2026
Ralph Bowling, 77, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026, spiritually ready and surrounded by love.
Born April 1, 1949, in St. Louis, Missouri, Ralph grew up in Malden, Missouri, and later moved to Arkansas to attend Williams Baptist College, where he ultimately made Jonesboro his lifelong home. A man of strong Christian faith, he lived with a...
Ferne Culpepper Presley
Jul 10, 2026
Ferne Culpepper Presley, 94 of Collierville, Tennessee, formerly of Jonesboro, Arkansas, entered into her heavenly home July 10, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born June 24, 1932 in York, Alabama to Lenard and Earlyene Culpepper.
Ferne’s life was a life of compassion and service. Following graduation from York High School, where she was active in band and Civic clubs,...
Mildred Louise Minker
Jul 10, 2026
Mildred Louise Minker, 68, of Marion, passed away on July 10, 2026, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.
All services will be private.
Carolyn Love Fry
Jul 9, 2026
Carolyn Love Fry, age 66, passed away on July 9, 2026, at CHRISTUS St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana, Texas. She was born on June 8, 1960, in Plainview, Texas, to Mary Ruth McCourt Love and Antone "Bud" Love. During her childhood, she lived in Texas, Utah, and eventually Arkansas, where she proudly graduated from Lake City High School as a...
Dewey Lee Wilson
Jul 8, 2026
Dewey Lee Wilson Jr., 66, of Wynne, passed away at his home on July 8, 2026. Dewey was born in Trumann on March 9, 1960, to the late Dewey Sr. and Sadie Littles. In addition to his parents, Dewey was preceded in death by his sisters, Kay Armstrong, Elizabeth Wilson, and Carol Pinner; his son, Anthony Lee Wilson; and his...
Christina Marie Lopez
Jul 7, 2026
Christina Marie (Webster) Lopez, 49, of Brookland, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2026 in her sleep.
She was born October 7, 1976in Memphis, TN to Jimmy Ray Webster and Carla Sue Hotchkiss.
She was raised in California and moved back to Arkansas as an adult with her daughter, Canisha. She was a CNA for many years and treated her patients as...
Sarah Jean Hicks
Jul 6, 2026
Sarah Jean Hicks, 60, of Jonesboro, passed away on July 6, 2026, at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was born in Jonesboro on July 7, 1965, to the late James and Peggy Taylor. In addition to her parents, Sarah is preceded in death by her brother Russell Taylor and one sister, Darlene Fields
Sarah was born and raised in Northeast Arkansas, spending...
Christopher Keith Ratley
Jul 3, 2026
Christopher “Chris” Keith Ratley, our loving husband, father, pastor, and friend, finished his spiritual marathon and ran into the arms of our Savior on Friday, July 3rd, 2026. Chris was born on May 5, 1971 in Magnolia, AR. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sara “Nana” and Morris “Papa” Ratley, and his brother, David Ratley.
Chris attended Heber Springs...
Marian Jo Wicker
Jul 1, 2026
Marian Jo Nixon Wicker, age 90, passed away July 1, 2026 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born November 28, 1935 in Scotts Hill, TN to the late Lester and Jocie Nix Nixon.
Jo was a homemaker and longtime member of First Free Will Baptist Church in Jonesboro. She enjoyed spending time outside in her flower gardens. In addition to...
Gary Don Wicker
Jul 1, 2026
Gary Don Wicker, 79, of Jonesboro, died peacefully and unexpectedly at his home on July 1, 2026.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Charlotte Roedel Wicker, with whom he shared 59 blissful years of marriage. He is also survived by his daughters, Darah Price (Lynn) of Brookland and Adrianne Whitlow of Brookland; his grandchildren, Mitchell Price, Lydia Stewart, Jack Price,...
Sarah Ann Murphy
Jul 1, 2026
Sarah Ann Murphy passed from this life on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on November 10, 1933 to Walter Basil Murphy and Lillian Hazel Murphy.
Sarah grew up on the family farm which was at that time was Early Dawn Peach Farm. She attended school at Herman Elementary and later graduated from Bono...
Thomas "Tommy" Jerry Brown, Sr.
Jun 29, 2026
Thomas “Tommy” Jerry Brown, Sr. of Weiner, AR passed away on June 29, 2026 at the age of 79 surrounded by family.
He is preceded in death by his parents: Harry A. Brown and Rachel C. Brown, both of Weiner.
He is survived by his wife Linette Brown, his sister Cathy Scott of Fisher, AR, daughter Christi Marrow of Hampton Falls, New...
Douglas L. Bradley
Jun 29, 2026
Doug Bradley, 90, passed this life on June 29, 2026. Doug attended Union Grove Grade School, Bono High School, and Arkansas State College. Doug is a Christian and a member of Valley View Church of Christ. He was an infantry squad leader in the United States Army. Doug had a career as a lineman and later a manager for three...
Theresa Lynn Jackson
Jun 29, 2026
Theresa Lynn Jackson, 57, of Bay, passed from this life on Monday, June 29, 2026, at St. Bernards Medical Center.
Born on August 11, 1968, in Huntsville, Alabama, Theresa was the daughter of Jim and the late Margaret Wynn. She dedicated her career to the Nettleton School District, where she faithfully served for many years.
Theresa loved football and cherished watching her...
Herman Joseph Schneider
Jun 28, 2026
Herman Joseph Schneider, 82, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at St. Bernards Medical Center.
He was born on May 31, 1944, in Jonesboro to the late Lawrence Schneider Sr. and Eva Frangenberg Schneider.
Herman dedicated many years of his working life as a machinist at Lincoln Manufacturing until the plant closed. He later joined St. Bernards Medical...
Mona Maupin
Jun 28, 2026
Ramona "Mona" Elizabeth Maupin, 63, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully at her home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on May 15, 1963, in East St. Louis, Illinois to Hector and Doris Barron.
Mona was an active member of Friendly Hope Baptist Church. She worked at Living Word Kids Academy as a day care worker and absolutely...
Jeanette "Jan" Kay Rainey
Jun 27, 2026
Jeanette “Jan” Kay Rainey, 88, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born September 4, 1937 in Little Rock to JD and Edna McPherson.
Jan is preceded in death by her parents, JD and Edna McPherson.
She is survived by her husband, Gilbert Rainey Jr of the home;...
Lonnie Coleman
Jun 26, 2026
Lonnie Coleman, 65, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Friday June 26, 2026 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born August 25, 1960 in Tyronza, Arkansas.
A graveside service will be held at 12:30 pm on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at The Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at Birdeye.
Larry "Sprout" Gene Busch
Jun 26, 2026
Larry Gene “Sprout” Busch, 71, passed away peacefully at his home in Jonesboro on June 26, 2026. Larry was born in Memphis, TN, on December 31, 1954, to the late Leeroy Busch and Virginia Colbert. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Busch, and his significant other of 17 years, Barbie Weeks.
Larry was...
Peggy Jane Lane
Jun 23, 2026
Peggy Jane Lane, 84, of Jonesboro, passed away on June 23, 2026 at her home. She was born on August 15, 1941 in Bono to Cecil and Ruth (Horton) Sandefer.
Peggy was a lifetime resident of northeast Arkansas, briefly moving to Alaska in 1961 after marrying her husband, Wilson Lane. She was a devoted member of the Bono Church of Christ,...
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