Obituaries

Sep 25, 2024

Sharon Jo Holland, 75, a life-long resident of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born in Bono on January 14, 1949, to William Edward and Mary Etta Holland.  She was a member of Salvation Ministries. She enjoyed gardening and working in her yard.  Spending time with her nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews...

Sep 24, 2024

Carrie Janette "Net" Hendrix, 78, of Jonesboro, passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Janette moved with her family in the late 1940s to the Jonesboro area and was a 1964 graduate of Jonesboro High School. Following graduation, Janette began a longtime  ...

Sep 22, 2024

Waverly Bruce Page Jr., 68, of Jonesboro, died at St. Bernards Medical Center on September 22, 2024. He had lived in Jonesboro since 1994, moving here from Marianna, Arkansas.  He was born on July 24, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Waverly and Dreamland Page. In his early years, he was raised in the Catholic belief, later in life...

Sep 20, 2024

William Dwayne Merritt Sr., age 83, formerly of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away on September 20, surrounded by family. He was born July 7, 1941 in St.Louis, Mo., the son of Willie and Vernon Merritt. Dwayne moved to Blytheville, AR as a young child graduating from Blytheville High School, class of 1959.

Dwayne married Carolyn Hollinger on...

Sep 20, 2024

Johnny Lee Peppers, lovingly known as (John) 77, of Osceola, Arkansas, passed away on September 20, 2024, at St Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Johnny was born in Tyronza, Arkansas, on November 26, 1946, to the late Oscar and Ella Coleman Peppers. In addition to his parents, Johnny is preceded in death by his grandparents, Leroy and...

Sep 19, 2024

David Charles Weathers, 81, of rural Jonesboro,  passed from this life on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Charles was born in Jonesboro and lived all of his life in the Brookland area. He was a 1961 graduate of Brookland High School and attended Arkansas State University. He began...

Sep 18, 2024

Eli Alexander Ray, 5 months, passed away on September 18, 2024 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born on April 17, 2024 to Allyssa Christopher and T’Juan Ray.

Eli was a happy baby that brought sunshine to everyone he met. His eyes lit up when someone came into the room and he would give...

Sep 18, 2024

Ray Odell Gibson, 89, of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday September 18, 2024 at the Flo & Phil Jonesboro Hospice House. He was born September 25, 1934 in Newark to the late Clede and Lucille Gibson.

Ray has lived in Jonesboro since 1961 and was a member of North Main Baptist Church where he was a...

Sep 17, 2024

Sgt. Raymond Louis Snow, 70, of Cherokee Village, passed away at NEA Baptist Hospital on September 17, 2024 surrounded by his family.

Raymond was born on May 11, 1954 to Raymond Royal and Opal Beatrice Snow. He was of the Missionary Baptist belief and attended Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church in Walnut Ridge.

Raymond proudly served...

Sep 16, 2024

Stanley Thomas Ivy, 37, of Jonesboro, peacefully departed this life on Monday, September 16, 2024, in Harrisburg, AR, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on May 24, 1987, in Jonesboro, Stanley was the cherished son of Steve and Mary Young Ivy.

A man of deep Pentecostal faith, Stanley was a proud and dedicated member of Faith Tabernacle...

Sep 16, 2024

Michael Lynne George, 65, of Jonesboro, passed away on September 16, 2024 at St Bernards Medical Center. Michael was born in Swifton on January 16, 1959, to the late Kenneth and Rose Pearline George. In addition to his parents, Michael is preceded in death by his brother, Larry George; sister, Wanda Butler; brother-in-law, Doug Butler; grandson, Chance Stovall; and...

Sep 15, 2024

Roger Glen Hood, 67, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at St. Bernards Hospital. Born on August 2, 1957, in Illinois, Roger was lovingly raised by Donald and Shirley Hood.

A dedicated football fan, Roger cheered for the L.A. Rams and the USC Trojans with unwavering passion. When he wasn’t enjoying a game,...

Sep 15, 2024

James Anthony “Hodge” Best, 63, returned to his Lord on the morning of September 15, 2024 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

James was born on July 7, 1961, in Newport, Arkansas to John and Mildred Best. He was the eleventh of 12 children raised on the family farm in Cash, Arkansas. James spent a large part of his adolescence...

Sep 15, 2024

Edward William Mason III, 84, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, peacefully entered into eternal rest on September 15, 2024. Ed was born on October 4, 1939 in Connellsville, PA to the late Edith and Edward W. Mason, Jr.

After graduating high school, Ed Joined his beloved U.S. Marines. Ed spent many years working in Retail...

Sep 14, 2024

Carol Loftus, 67, of Brookland died on September 15, 2024, at NEA Baptist Medical Center.  She had lived in Northeast Arkansas for the last 40 years.  She was of the Christian belief.  She was born on August 10, 1957, in Stamford, Connecticut to Joseph and Isabell DeCarlo. Her favorite hobby was watching NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhardt Jr. In addition...

Sep 14, 2024

Gary Lee Furnish, 79, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 14, 2024. Born on April 3, 1945, in Lake City, he was the son of Eileen Crystal Powell.

A proud U.S. Army veteran, Gary served his country with honor. After his military service, he worked at Dana Incorporated as a dedicated factory worker...

Sep 14, 2024

Donna Reichen Shipman, 77, of Jonesboro died on September 14, 2024.

She was born June 27, 1947, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Murray and Valerie Reichen.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marlin Shipman, who she married on August 24, 1968.

Donna graduated from Pine Bluff High School...

Sep 14, 2024

Carroll Dean Turman, 85, of Jonesboro, passed away on Shabbat, September 14, 2024, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on January 3, 1939, to Howell and Louis Turman in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

A 1956 graduate of Nettleton High School, Dean proudly served his country as a member of the U.S....

Sep 14, 2024

Linda Sue Ladyman, 73, of Jonesboro, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family. Born on October 25, 1950, in Fayetteville to the late James and Claudia Powell, Linda was a dedicated homemaker who enjoyed crafting and spent much of her time volunteering at the Human Development Center and with the...

Sep 13, 2024

Jimmie Harold "Jim" Fulkerson, 83, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Friday, September 13, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

A native of Bloomfield, Missouri, Jim was a 1959 graduate of Bloomfield High School and earned a basketball scholarship to Arkansas College in Batesville. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from...