Obituaries

Nov 3, 2024

Phillip Gene Williams, 64, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, passed from this life on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Phillip was born in Beckly, West Virginia, and lived in Walnut Ridge, Ark. before moving to Pocahontas. Phillip worked most of his life in the Restaurant and food service profession and excelled at his...

Nov 3, 2024

Sandra Burns left this world on November 3, 2024, after a life lived to the fullest. She was born in Seminole, Oklahoma on July 30, 1936. Upon marrying Harold Brown, she moved to Casper, Wyoming where she lived for eighteen years. Sandra returned to Oklahoma and, while raising three children, completed both her undergraduate and Juris Doctorate degrees at...

Nov 2, 2024

Gregory Keith Galbraith Sr., 71, of Jonesboro, peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on August 18, 1953, in San Diego, CA, to the late Edgar and Gloria Galbraith, Gregory moved to Blytheville in 1975 and later settled in Jonesboro eight years ago. He...

Nov 2, 2024

Emilio Santos Canizales departed this life on November 2, 2024 at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. Emilio was born to Tereso Canizales and Cristal Garcia Rodriguez on October 31, 2024. Emilio is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, J Santos Canizales Martinez; and an aunt Berenice Garcia Rodriguez. He is survived by his parents, Tereso Canizales...

Nov 2, 2024

Jill Woodruff Maddox, 70, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, formerly of Olive Branch, Mississippi passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024 at her home surrounded by family. She was born June 22, 1954 in Croswell, Michigan to the late Harold and Thelma Woodruff. Jill retired from the United States Postal Inspection Service. She was a member of the Rock of NEA. Jill...

Nov 1, 2024

Sylvia Ann Warren McDaniel, 68, of Wynne, passed away on November 1, 2024, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. Born on February 14, 1956, in Wynne, Sylvia was the daughter of Johnny Scott Sr. and Rosie Marie Warren. She resided in Wynne for the past 27 years, having spent most of her life in Vanndale.

Sylvia...

Oct 31, 2024

Arnold Christoper Parker, 53, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away on October 31, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Fetus, Missouri.

Born October 7, 1971 in St. Louis, Arnold was the son of Charlene Parker-Pugh and Arnold Christopher Parker.

Arnold was a caring, smart, funny, energetic, life of the party, elite man and is gone too...

Oct 31, 2024

Retha Annette McGarity, 73, of Jonesboro, passed away on October 31, 2024 at NEA Baptist Hospital. Retha was born in West Helena on February 5, 1951, to the late Lloyd and Delores Roach. In addition to her parents, Retha is preceded in death by her brother Howard Bradford, sister RoseAnne, son Billy Vaughn, and daughter-in-law Lisa Vaughn.

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Oct 30, 2024

Betty Irene Alexander was born in Hazel Valley, Arkansas, in 1929.  She entered the presence of the Lord on October 30, 2024, at the age of 94.

She attended a one-room schoolhouse in Hazel Valley until she moved to Fayetteville, Arkansas, at the age of 14 to help support her family and obtain a high school diploma...

Oct 26, 2024

Delores Robinson, age 63, departed this life on October 26, 2024, at her home. She was born on August 10, 1961, in Turrell, Arkansas, to the late Roosevelt and Hilda Combs. Delores found great joy in spending time with her family, especially keeping her beloved great-grandchildren close. She was a dedicated member of her church and enjoyed...

Oct 26, 2024

Evonda Sue House, age 81, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at NEA Baptist Hospital, surrounded by her family. Born on September 3, 1943, in Jonesboro to the late Carson and Neosha Hickman, Evonda spent her entire life in Jonesboro, a community she loved. She was a Charter Member of Victory General Baptist Church, and...

Oct 25, 2024

Audrey Glenn passed away at the age of 86 in Jonesboro, AR.  (March 16, 1938 - October 25, 2024) She spent 85 of her 86 years in the Bono/Jonesboro area, attending Bono public schools and later raising a family and working in Jonesboro.

She began her career as a Teller at the Bank of Nettleton and retired...

Oct 24, 2024

Dr. Randall "Randy" J. Woodruff, a beloved husband, dad, "Pop," and dedicated dentist, passed away on October 24, 2024, at 69. Dr. Woodruff was born on July 22, 1955, in Scott City, Kansas, and resided in Jonesboro, Arkansas, where he built a legacy of professional excellence and community service.

An Arkansas State University graduate, Randy earned his...

Oct 24, 2024

Ross Wayne Taylor, 39, died October 24, 2024 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Taylor was born December 5, 1984 in Forrest City, Arkansas to Barry Taylor and Janet Taylor (Gunn).

He was a Christian and an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunt.

Preceded in death by his father, Taylor is survived by his...

Oct 23, 2024

Linda Ann King, 80, of Jonesboro, formerly of Florida, departed this life on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was born on November 10, 1943, in Rutland, Vermont, to the late Howard and Anna Pfenning. Linda spent her career as an X-ray technician at the hospital in Rutland, where she was known for her dedication...

Oct 22, 2024

Mary Ann Betts, 88, of Portia, Arkansas, passed away on October 22, 2024 in Jonesboro. She was born in Swifton, Arkansas on March 13, 1936 to Robert Lloyd “Cotton” Foster and Lilly Fredrika “Freddie” Foster of Black Rock, Arkansas.

Mary Ann was a 1954 graduate of Fillmore High School in Fillmore, California. A born-again Christian, Mary Ann...

Oct 21, 2024

Charles "Terry" Green, known to many as CT Green, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2024, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House at St. Bernards. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, and then moved to Pine Bluff, where he enjoyed playing Little League and Babe Ruth baseball. He graduated from Pine Bluff High School in the...

Oct 21, 2024

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Beverly Ann Bailey, 84, of Jonesboro passed from this life Monday October 21st, 2024 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born May 24, 1940 in Jonesboro to the late Dee and Una Cole.

Beverly has lived in Jonesboro most of her life and was a member of Victory...

Oct 20, 2024

Irma Arremetta Johnson, 80, of Jonesboro departed this life on October 20, 2024. She was born on April 26, 1944 in Merced California to the late Dee and Savannah Ryals.

Irma lived a full life marked by hard work and the love of her family. Irma was an avid Elvis fan. Before moving to Jonesboro with her...

Oct 19, 2024

Brian Neal Spurlock, 37, of Bono, passed from this life on Saturday, October 19, 2024, in Fulton County near Mammoth Spring.

Born in Jonesboro to Scott and Linda Barksdale Spurlock, Brian was a 2006 graduate of Jonesboro High School and lived all of his life in Jonesboro before moving to Bono this year. He was an Ironworker...