Obituaries

Jul 21, 2024

Lisa Ann Smith, a beloved resident of Jonesboro, passed away on July 21, 2024, at the age of 55. Born on July 1, 1969, in Dowagiac, Michigan, she was the cherished daughter of the late Edward and Linda Wimberley.

A dedicated homemaker and Christian, Lisa's life was a testament to her loving and selfless nature. She had...

Jul 19, 2024

Charles Edward Moore, 84, of Jonesboro, died, Friday, July 19, 2024, at Arkansas Continued Care. He was born in Jonesboro on February 29, 1940, to Kennett and Annie Moore. Jonesboro was considered his home base while serving his country in the US Air Force for over 25 years. After retiring from the Air Force, he worked for OSHA for over...

Jul 18, 2024

Melvin Keith Collins, known affectionately as Keith, 63, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born on February 17, 1961, in Paragould, Arkansas, Keith was the beloved son of Melvin Douglas Collins and Helen Stewart.

Keith was a dedicated truck driver and an exceptional father who cherished his family deeply....

Jul 16, 2024

Lawrence "Buddy" Edward O'Connor Jr., aged 80, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Born on May 14, 1944, in Walnut Ridge, he was the cherished son of the late Lawrence Edward Sr. and Maxine Truxler O'Connor.

Buddy honorably served his country for four years in the...

Jul 14, 2024

Sharon L. Gagliano, 79, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at her home.

Born in Las Vegas, Nevada, Sharon moved to Jonesboro in 1983 and worked with her husband John in their business, Five Star Electric. When she was not working at Five Star, she enjoyed reading, cooking and spending time with...

Jul 14, 2024

Mr. Bill Findley, 65, a lifetime resident of Jonesboro, died on Sunday, July 14, 2024.  He was born in Jonesboro on September 15, 1958, to William Lyle and Alfreda Sue Findley. He was of the Baptist belief.  Mr. Bill, as he was affectionally called, retired after 40 distinguished years with the Jonesboro Fire Department. Upon his retirement, he has...

Jul 13, 2024

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Jul 13, 2024

Margaret Lydia Thompson, 75, was promoted to heaven on Saturday, July 13, 2024. She was born in Weslaco, TX, and grew up in Donna, TX. She graduated from Donna High School in Donna, TX, and attended Pan Am University in Edinburg, TX. She loved singing to the Lord. She enjoyed baking, knitting, crocheting, crosswords, and find-the-word puzzles.

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Jul 10, 2024

Jimmy Ray Barber, 65, of Oakland, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at his home. He was born March 22, 1959 in Jonesboro to Ray Barber and the late Joyce Stubbs. Jimmy was a carpet installer for most of his career. He worked as a corrections officer in Memphis for several years. Jimmy also was a volunteer fireman...

Jul 10, 2024

Theresa Ruth Grant, 56, of Jonesboro, passed away on July 10, 2024, at The Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, surrounded by her family. Born on December 13, 1967, in Trumann to Oscar and Linda Atchley, she spent her entire life in Northeast Arkansas.

Theresa was a passionate fisherman who enjoyed camping, watching car races and wrestling,...

Jul 9, 2024

Jonathan Drum, 34, of Jonesboro, a disabled Army veteran passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, in Jonesboro. He was born on October 25, 1989, in Torrance, CA, to John Drum and Gie Ponder. Jonathan moved from California to Jonesboro 25 years ago and has been a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Jonesboro.

Jonathan graduated...

Jul 9, 2024

Gwendolyn Violet Whitehead, 83, of Black Oak passed from this life on Tuesday July 9, 2024 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born April 16, 1941 in Caraway to the late W.D. and Mildred Coffman.

Violet has lived in Black Oak all of her life and was a member of the...

Jul 8, 2024

Teri Renea Courville 56, of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away Monday July 8, 2024 at St.Bernards medical center after a courageous battle with heart disease. She was surrounded by her loving family, and she was at peace. born May 18, 1968, she lived life unafraid and in the moment. She leaves behind a legacy of hope, kindness, courage, and refusal...

Jul 7, 2024

Deborah Lee Davis, 66, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at NEA Baptist Hospital. Born on October 13, 1957, in Peoria, Illinois, Deborah lived in Jonesboro for the past 17 years, having moved from her home state of Illinois.

Deborah had a zest for life and a variety of interests that brought...

Jul 7, 2024

Julio Ventura Rocha, 55, of Jonesboro, passed away on July 7, 2024 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Julio was born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico on February 16, 1969 to George Ventura and the late Juana Rocha. In addition to his mother, Julio is preceded in death by his grandparents and Father-in-Law, Ronald Gibson....

Jul 6, 2024

Kathy Lynn “Memaw”, 62, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, July 6, 2024, at her home.  She had lived in Jonesboro since 1978, moving here from Illinois.  She was born in Joliet, Illinois on December 26, 1961, to Ronald and JoAnn Poppleton. She loved game show.  She was either watching game shows, the Razorbacks, girls’ softball, or Cardinals Baseball. Growing up...

Jul 5, 2024

Kathy Paulette Householder, 74, passed away on July 5, 2024 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. Kathy was born on September 14, 1949 in Trumann to JC Bland and Helen Bland. She spent nearly her entire life in the Bay and Lake City areas, where she was a cherished member of the community.

Jul 5, 2024

Karen Kathaleen Dunavant, age 70, of Jonesboro, passed peacefully from this life on Friday, July 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 17, 1953, in Newport, she was the cherished daughter of the late Vernon and Ina Mae Walker.

Karen was a beacon of dedication and compassion, contributing over 20 years of service to...

Jul 2, 2024

Amanda Glenn, 46, of Malvern, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Baptist Hospital in North Little Rock.  She had lived in Malvern for five years, moving there from Brookland, Arkansas.  She was born on June 8, 1978, in Wynne, Arkansas, to Cecil and Linda Glenn.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her son,...

Jul 2, 2024

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Patsa Sue Caldwell Ragsdale, 85, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Patsa was born in Black Oak and lived most of her life in the Lake City area before moving to Jonesboro in 2014. She...