Obituaries

Vernon Lee Gott

Aug 13, 2025

Vernon Lee Gott, 88, of Jonesboro, passed away on August 13, 2025, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 14, 1936, in Hannibal, Missouri, to Melvin and Dorothy (Barfield) Gott.

Vernon honorably served his country in the United States Navy for 21 years, achieving the rank of Chief Warrant Officer before retiring with honors...

Brady Wayne Newsom

Aug 13, 2025

Brady Wayne Newsom, 14-month-old child of Darrell and Courtney Newsom, joined his Heavenly father on August 13, 2025.  Brady was born in Jonesboro on June 19, 2024. He was a lifetime resident of Brookland.  He loved watching Curious George, playing with his sister, Mackenzie, and running in his walker.  He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Marvin Newsom....

Dion Ferman Sutfin

Aug 12, 2025

Dion Ferman Sutfin, 54, of Newport, formerly of Lake City, departed this life on Wednesday, August 12, 2025, in Colorado. He was born on July 23, 1971, in Piggott, Arkansas, to Larry and Barbara Sutfin.

Dion spent 35 years behind the wheel as a dedicated truck driver—a career he took great pride in. He enjoyed riding his...

Sheila Irene Coy

Aug 12, 2025

Sheila Irene Coy, 57, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at North KC hospice house in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on November 18, 1967, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born to Doyle W. Coy and Shirley L. (Painter) Waller.

Sheila enjoyed the simple pleasures of country living. She...

Roy Clyde Ragan Sr.

Aug 11, 2025

Roy Clyde Ragan Sr., 80, of Marion, passed from this life on Monday, August 11, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born on July 24, 1945, in Wynne, Arkansas, to the late Percy and Pallie Ragan.

Roy was a member of West Memphis Church of God and loved to talk about the...

Sherman Dewayne House

Aug 10, 2025

Sherman Dewayne House, 83, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025. Sherman was born in Bono on February 10, 1942, to the late Reverend Wayne and Wilma House.

Sherman spent his entire life in the Jonesboro community. He was a charter member of Victory General Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon for...

Baby Naomi Edna Brown

Aug 8, 2025

Baby Naomi Edna Brown was born into Heaven, Friday, August 8, 2025 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Baby Naomi was affectionately called Sunny and Butterfly by her family who adored her.

Survivors include her parents, Almos Brown Jr. and Brittnay Brown; siblings, Kaylee Ingram, Almos Brown III, Ava Brown, and Kayden Brown; her grandmother's, Carmeleta Milton and...

David Guilbeau

Aug 8, 2025

David Guilbeau, 73, of Jonesboro, died August 8, 2025 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Donna Rae House

Aug 6, 2025

Donna Rae (Gambill) House, born on March 15, 1956, to Thelma and Pete Gambill, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Donna enjoyed a joyful childhood on her family’s farm in Brookland, where she developed the deep-rooted values of hard work, compassion, and community that defined her life. A proud graduate of Brookland High...

Jennie Holmes

Aug 5, 2025

Jennie Kittrell Holmes was born in Augusta, Arkansas on September 28, 1941 and passed from this life on August 5, 2025. In 1959 she graduated from Wynne High School and moved to Jonesboro to attend Arkansas State College, graduating in 1962 with a BSE Degree.

She and Winston Holmes were married in 1961 and made their home...

Holly O'Neill Hannah

Aug 5, 2025

Holly O’Neill Hannah, 39, of Cordova, Tennessee, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at her residence. She had lived in Cordova for over 15 years, moving there from Jonesboro. She was born in Osceola, Arkansas, on September 5, 1985. She was a member of the Cathedral Baptist Church in Jonesboro. She graduated from West Memphis Christian...

Shirley Ann Hales

Aug 4, 2025

Shirley Ann Gillespie Hales, 83, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025. She was born on December 27, 1941, in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Bill and Mary Gillespie. Shirley was raised in Osceola, Arkansas, before moving to Jonesboro as a teenager, where she lived the rest of her life. She was a 1959 graduate of...

Edward Dalton Black Sr.

Aug 3, 2025

Edward Dalton Black Sr., 78, of Jonesboro, passed away on August 3, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Edward was born in Jonesboro on August 18, 1946, to the late Freddie and Bertha Black. In addition to his parents, Edward is preceded in death by his step-brother James Edward Duke; brother-in-law Roosevelt Walker; and his aunt...

Peggy Ruth Houston

Aug 3, 2025

Peggy Ruth Zachry Houston, 90, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on August 3, 2025. She was born on November 24, 1934, in Blytheville, Arkansas to the late Raymond and Helen Hardin Zachry. Peggy married the love of her life, whom she met on a blind date, Bill Houston, and they shared many wonderful years together until his passing in...

Barbara Jean Winkles

Aug 1, 2025

Barbara Jean Winkles, 80, of Jonesboro, formerly of Trumann, departed this life on August 1, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 9, 1944, in Trumann, Arkansas, to the late Andrew and Thelma Campbell.

Barbara was a faithful member of the Church of God Prophecy and also attended Fairview Baptist Church...

Dwight Raymond Espensen

Jul 31, 2025

Dwight Raymond Espensen, 78, of Jonesboro, formerly of Houston, Texas, departed this life on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born May 23, 1947, in McAllen, Texas, to the late Lawrence Espensen and Marion Sheenan Adkins.

Of the Catholic faith, Dwight lived a full and adventurous life, becoming a Registered Nurse later...

Terry Lee Wagner

Jul 30, 2025

Terry Lee Wagner, 63, of Egypt, Arkansas, departed this life on July 30, 2025, at his home. He was born January 27, 1962, in Jonesboro to Tommy Wagner and Louise Rose. Terry was of the Church of Christ faith and lived a life marked by kindness, hard work, and devotion to his family.

Terry enjoyed music and...

Brinda Joyce Hurst

Jul 29, 2025

Mrs. Brinda Joyce Jackson Hurst departed this life on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at her home. Brinda was born on September 21, 1949, in Etowah, AR to Albert and Covia (Loftin) Jackson. Shortly after, the family moved to Grubbs, AR where Brinda attended Grubbs School District from elementary through high school graduation. Brinda then went on to obtain her...

David Massey

Jul 29, 2025

David Massey, 63, a lifetime resident of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born on February 26, 1962, to Elwood and Carolyn Massey.  He worked for Hytrol Conveyor Company for 28 years, with 25 years being the chief pilot.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family...

Cleata Mae Daniel

Jul 28, 2025

Cleata Mae Crain Daniel, age 90, went to be with the Lord on July 28, 2025. Cleata spent her last days at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Cleata was born in Rector, Arkansas to Cleatus Luster Crain and Mary Anna Farmer Crain.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, James Daniel;...