Obituaries

Guy Collier

Jul 2, 2024

Guy Collier, 76, of Lake City, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center.  He had lived in Lake City since 1989, moving there from Blytheville.  He was born in Blytheville on July 16, 1947, to Guy and Christine Collier.  He was of the Baptist belief. He retired from Entergy after many years, serving as a journey...

Barbara Jean Posey

Jul 1, 2024

Barbara Jean Posey, 48, passed away peacefully in her home on July 1, 2024. She was born on February 16, 1976 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Robert and Margarette Posey.

Barbara had a zest for life and a love for simple pleasures. She enjoyed drinking her Coca-Cola, smoking her Mavericks, and watching her favorite TV shows, Power...

Evelyn Rogers

Jul 1, 2024

Evelyn Rogers, 94, of Bay, passed from this life on Monday, July 1, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Born in Alabama, Evelyn moved with her family to the Searcy, Arkansas, area in 1940 and then to the Bay area in 1952 where she lived the remainder of her life.  She was...

Pam Crane

Jun 30, 2024

Pam Crane, 67, of Jonesboro, died Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.  She had lived in Jonesboro for over 36 years.  She was born on August 13, 1956, in Manila, Arkansas, to Bobby Gene and Joan Acord. She served her country in the US Air Force.  She was proud to be a member of a...

Billy Wayne Goatcher

Jun 30, 2024

Billy Wayne Goatcher, 82, of Jonesboro, formerly of Bakersfield, CA, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. He was born on August 8, 1941, in Caddo, OK, to the late Uyless and Lucille Goatcher. Billy moved to Jonesboro in 2005 from Bakersfield, CA, and became a member of the New...

Ricky Eugene Willison

Jun 29, 2024

Ricky Eugene Willison, 59, of Walnut Ridge, passed away on June 29, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born in Thayer, MO, on May 5, 1965, to the late Noel and Claudia Willison. In addition to his parents, Ricky is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Arthur and Maudie Long, and his paternal grandparents,...

Ronald "Ron" Phillip Casillas Ii

Jun 29, 2024

Ronald “Ron” Phillip Casillas II, 70, of Bono formerly of Collinsville, Illinois passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born June 20, 1954 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Ronald Casillas I and Betty Reid. Ron spent 20 years in the United States Air Force. Ron enjoyed working on cars and motorcycles....

Jane Fietz Stepka

Jun 27, 2024

Jane Fietz Stepka, 88, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024, in her room at her home away from home, The Green House Cottages at Poplar Grove in Little Rock.

Jane was born on March 2, 1936, in Jonesboro, where she was raised and spent the majority of her life. She attended Jonesboro Public Schools through high...

Harold Ray Simpson

Jun 27, 2024

Harold Ray Simpson, 82, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House with his family by his side. Born to the late Guy and Elmira Simpson on February 7, 1942, in Brookland, Ray was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro and a member of Family Fellowship Baptist Church.

Ray’s main hobby throughout his...

Alfrieda Joyce Hollihan

Jun 27, 2024

Alfrieda J. Hollihan, 77, of Trumann, died Thursday, June 27, 2024.  She was born in Trumann on September 24, 1946, to Stanley and Elsie Peeler.  She had lived in Trumann most of her life. She was of the Baptist belief.  She worked as a payroll clerk at Roach Manufacturing until she retired.  In addition to loving Cardinal’s baseball games,...

Ricky Don Whittingham

Jun 26, 2024

Ricky Don Whittingham, 65, of Bono, died Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center.  He lived most of his life in the Bono area.  Ricky was born on March 7, 1959, in Jonesboro, to Herbert and Louise Whittingham. He worked as a Sears repairman for over 33 years. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed time with...

Lois Iva Purnell

Jun 26, 2024

Lois Iva Purnell, 97, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully in her home. Born on October 10, 1926, in New Madrid, Missouri, to the late John and Ora Wallace, she spent her childhood in Caraway, Arkansas. Lois resided most of her life in Jonesboro and was of the Baptist faith. She was a dedicated member of the Ladies Auxiliary of...

James "Randy" Randall Shannon

Jun 25, 2024

James Randall "Randy" Shannon, 62, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, departed this life on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Born on May 30, 1962, to the late James "Jim" D. Shannon and Judy Waddell in Jonesboro, Randy grew up with a zest for life and a heart full of love.

Randy attended Westside High School in Jonesboro,...

Mary Ellen Pulley

Jun 24, 2024

Mary Ellen Pulley, 90, of Jonesboro, died Monday, June 24, 2024, at her home.  She was born near Lake City on July 2, 1933, to Norman and Maggie Tiner.  She lived most of her life in the Lake City and Jonesboro area.  She was a member of the Grace Missionary Baptist Church. She loved to cook and excelled at...

Zach Ryan Nickell

Jun 24, 2024

Zachary Ryan Nickell, 19, of Bono, departed this life on June 24, 2024, at St. Bernard's Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 17, 2004, in Jonesboro, Zachary's life was filled with dedication, passion, and love for those around him.

In 2022, Zach proudly joined the United States National Guard, achieving the rank of...

Thomas Michael Mckinley

Jun 23, 2024

Thomas Michael McKinley, age 60, of Jonesboro, AR, died June 23, 2024. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Zachary "Zach" Seth Hutchison

Jun 22, 2024

Zachary “Zach” Seth Hutchison of Bono, departed this life on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at the St. Bernard’s Medical Center at the age of 34. Zach was born on January 15, 1990 to Rick Hutchison and Debra Butterfield in Jonesboro.

Zach has lived most of his life in the Jonesboro area and has spent the last few...

Jewell Dickey Barnes

Jun 21, 2024

Jewell Barnes, 61, of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away Friday, June 21,2024 at Saint Bernard’s Hospital. She was born September 11, 1962, in Bono, Arkansas to Ida and Melvin Dickey. Jewell was devoted to her family and was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Jewell is survived by Michael Barnes Sr., her husband of 45 years, her daughter...

Billy Franklin Moses

Jun 20, 2024

Billy Moses, 68, of Memphis, Tennessee passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Methodist North Hospital. He was born March 24, 1956 in Munford, Tennessee to the late Bill Moses and Janie Jarvis. Billy loved his family and was a dad to many. He took care of his mom for many years before her passing.

In addition...

Ronnie Joe Johnson

Jun 20, 2024

Ronnie Joe Johnson, 74, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, June 20, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  He was born on June 28, 1949, in Turrell, Arkansas to Ollis and Lucy Johnson.  He had lived in Jonesboro since 1977.  He was of the Baptist belief.  He mostly enjoyed being around family and playing with his grandchildren.  That...