Obituaries

Apr 5, 2025

Charles “Chuck” Edward Yahnke, 60, of Jonesboro, departed this life on April 5, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 10, 1964, in Marvell, AR, to George and Dorothy Yahnke.

Chuck was a hardworking man who owned his own lawncare business. He loved anything that...

Apr 5, 2025

Kathy Lynne Kosmach, 61, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born September 27,1963 in Newport to James and Inez Moore.

Kathy has lived in Jonesboro since 2012, having previously lived in Newport. Kathy worked as the Finance Manager of Central Buick GMC and loved her...

Apr 4, 2025

Genora Gracie Tice, 89, of Jonesboro passed away Friday, April 4, 2025 at St. Elizabeth’s Place where she had been a resident since 2020. She was born December 27, 1935 in Batesville to the late James and Velma Barnett.

In addition to her parents, Genora was preceded in death by her daughter, Diane Tice; sister Evelyn Jones...

Apr 2, 2025

Terria Lisa Davison, 69, of Paragould, passed away at her home on April 2, 2025. Terria was born in Jonesboro on February 16, 1956, to the late Ervin and Emma Dee Ellington. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her children, Michael Lane and Alisa Gunn.

Terria was born and raised in Northeast...

Apr 1, 2025

Beloved Husband, Father, and Papaw, Larry Steve Ransone, 75, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, entered eternal life peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 at St Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on March 2nd, 1950 to Henry and Katie Ransone of Valley View. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sharon Taylor...

Apr 1, 2025

Dr. Mark McCollough Smith was born June 8th, 1956, to Dr. Walter Myers Smith and Allene Matthews Boyd in North Little Rock, Arkansas. He attended school in North Little Rock and graduated from Northeast High School in 1974. He graduated from Hendrix College in 1978 and then graduated from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences with a Doctor...

Mar 30, 2025

Norene Hendricks, 71, of Jonesboro, passed peacefully from this life on March 30, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center after a long and courageous battle with illness. She was born on June 22, 1953, in Jonesboro to the late Jeff Wood and Virginia Jones Wood.

A devoted wife, mother, and friend, Norene was a longtime member of...

Mar 30, 2025

Margaret Farnsworth, 77, of Bay, died Sunday, March 30, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was a lifetime resident of Northeast Arkansas having been born in Jonesboro, on May 25, 1947, to Bill and Virginia Collins.  She was a member of the Woods Chapel General Baptist Church.  Margaret was a First Aid Instructor for Delta...

Mar 29, 2025

Elaine Anita Sample-Tatum was born December 6, 1952, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Ivery Sample Sr. and Cecelia Sample.  Elaine moved to Harrisburg, Arkansas at an early age and in July of 1966, Elaine gave her life to the Lord.

Elaine moved to Jonesboro in 1972 where she spent several years working for the Arkansas...

Mar 28, 2025

Sister Mary Elaine Willett, a member of the Olivetan Benedictine Sisters of Holy Angels Convent for 71 years, died March 28, 2025. She was 85 years old.

Florence Helen was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas on January 28, 1940, the third of the five children of the late Joe and Rose (Freppon) Willett. In the first grade at...

Mar 27, 2025

March 27,2025 Lynn M. Erwin was in the presence of his Lord Jesus Christ. His wife and sons were with him at the time of his earthly death.

Lynn was born October 10,1948 in East Chicago, IN. At age 12, he and his family moved to Jonesboro where his parents were raised. He...

Mar 27, 2025

Gary "Mike" Hinson, of Jonesboro passed away on March 27, 2025. He was born on August 26, 1951, in Leachville, Arkansas, to the late William Troy and Jesteene Hinson.

Mike was a devoted member of Walnut Street Baptist Church, where he found great joy in being part of his beloved Sunday school family and church community. He...

Mar 26, 2025

Just as the renewal of spring and the promise of the resurrection Vivian O. Alston, 97, left her earthly body and passed to her eternal life on Wednesday, March 26th, 2025, with her daughter Karen, special caregiver and new friend, Sierra Hudgens, and her two loving poodles, Mona Lisa and Kallie Marie by her side. Vivian was born on...

Mar 25, 2025

George A Edings Jr (Butch) went to his heavenly home, Tuesday March 25, 2025.  He was born April 23, 1948  at St Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro, AR to George A Edings, and Pauline McElroy Edings of Joiner, AR.  He graduated from Shawnee High School, and State College of Arkansas (now known as UCA.) He later moved to Mountain Home...

Mar 25, 2025

David Boston Vance II, 53, of Jonesboro, departed this life on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born on July 15, 1971, at St. Bernards Hospital.

David was the Vice President of Jonesboro Roofing Company and a member of First Methodist Church in Jonesboro. An avid outdoorsman, he found great...

Mar 24, 2025

Carlen Raymond Carter Jr. of Jonesboro passed away at his home on March 24, 2025. He was born in Atchison, KS, on February 8, 1973, to Carlen Carter Sr. and the late Sherry Carter.

Carlen spent most of his life in Weston, MO, before living the last ten years in Northeast Arkansas. He graduated from West Platte...

Mar 24, 2025

Beloved mother, wife, and daughter Diane Annette Mooney Thompson passed away at 11:34 p.m. on March 24, 2025. She is survived by her faithful husband, Hank, and children Marcie (Heath) Miller, Henry, Heather (Jerry) Lowrey, and Linda. She is also survived by her beloved cat, Cali, who was her constant companion.

Diane was the second child of...

Mar 24, 2025

Cyrus Enoch Bible, Jr., 68, of Weiner, died Monday, March 24, 2025, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Newport, AR on January 28, 1957, to Opal Birdsong Bible and Cyrus Enoch Bible, Sr.

He was of the Baptist belief. He loved his family, friends, and community. He was a welder for over...

Mar 23, 2025

Danny Britt Evans, 80, of Harrisburg, Arkansas passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025 at St. Bernards Medical Center to be with his elders. He was born January 1, 1945 in Lawrence, Kansas to the late Paul and Ailene Evans. Danny worked in construction and was a part of the local 1290 union. He retired from construction in 1996 and...

Mar 22, 2025

Larry Wayne Meeker, 69, of Trumann passed from this life on Saturday March 22, 2025 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born January 14, 1956 in Trumann to the late Robert and Angie Meeker.

Larry has lived in Trumann all of his life. He enjoyed motorcycles and keeping his yard looking beautiful. Larry worked as a...