Obituaries

Mary Lou West

Jun 19, 2024

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Mary Lou West, 77, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 1, 1947, in Hamilton, Alabama, to the late Newt and Macie Ables. Known for her vibrant spirit and kind heart, Mary Lou was a beloved mother,...

Gary "Curly" Dewayne Stevens

Jun 19, 2024

Gary Dewayne "Curly" Stevens, age 68, of Higden, Arkansas, formerly of Cash, departed this life on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born on July 25, 1955, to the late Bennie and Grace Stevens in Monette, Arkansas.

Gary, known fondly as "Curly" by his friends and loved ones,...

Clyde E. Coleman

Jun 19, 2024

Clyde E. Coleman died Wednesday, June 19th at the age of 99.

Clyde was born January 9, 1925 in Waldo, Arkansas, but grew up in Eudora, Arkansas. Clyde worked for AT&T from High School till he retired in 1986.  He met his wife, Jeanne Haynes Coleman, at AT&T.  After their marriage, they moved to Jonesboro where he...

Ann King Tapp

Jun 18, 2024

Ann King Tapp, 88, of Grubbs, Arkansas died on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Ann graduated from Tuckerman High School in 1951 when she was 15 years old.  She retired from Farm Credit in 1989 after thirty-eight years of employment, and was a member of the Grubbs Church of Christ.

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Betty Lou Smith

Jun 17, 2024

Betty Lou Smith, 85, of Trumann, died on Monday, June 17, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born in Nettleton, Arkansas on April 16, 1939, to Bert and Ethel Griffin.  She had lived in Jonesboro since 2013, moving here from Yucaipa, California.  She was of the Baptist belief.  Working with arts, crafts, and in...

Jean Gentry

Jun 16, 2024

Ruby Imogene “Jean” Gentry, 88, of Jonesboro,  passed from this life on Sunday June 16th 2024 at St.Bernards Medical center.  Born in Tulot Arkansas on May 3rd 1936, to the late Baudie and Bethel Shempert, Jean lived a rich and fulfilling life as a Homemaker and loving mother to her Two beautiful children Terry Riley and her daughter.

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Jean Gentry

Jun 16, 2024

Ruby Imogene "Jean" Gentry, 88, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center. Born in Tulot, Arkansas, on May 3, 1936, to the late Baudie and Bethel Shempert, Jean lived a rich and fulfilling life as a dedicated homemaker.

An avid reader, Jean especially enjoyed the works of V.C....

Joseph Zacek Jr.

Jun 15, 2024

Joseph Zacek Jr, 76, of Jonesboro passed from this life Saturday June 15, 2024 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born July 14, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois.

Joseph has lived in Jonesboro for almost a year having moved from Grand Junction, Michigan. He was a truck driver for many years and also served our great country...

Ruth Allen Pierce

Jun 15, 2024

Ruth Allen Pierce, 96, of Jonesboro, entered into eternal rest Saturday, June 15th, 2024, at Phil and Flo Jones Hospice House.

She was born in Mount Pleasant, AR, to Loran Craig and May (Campbell) Craig. She attended Mount Pleasant High School and Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway. After marriage, Ruth and husband John moved to Pampa,...

Denver Leon Dudley

Jun 15, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Denver Leon Dudley (1945-2024) announces his very sudden passing on Saturday, June 15, 2024 (Father’s Day weekend), at the young age of 78.

Born and raised in Jonesboro, he overcame many obstacles and graduated from JHS in 1963 (state tennis champ) and ASU in 1967, where he won...

Brenda Sue Mitchell

Jun 14, 2024

Brenda Stone Kimmel Mitchell went to be with the Lord Friday, June 14, 2024, after a lengthy and valiant battle with ovarian cancer.

Brenda was born on May 26, 1950, to Darrell and Hazel Stone.  She was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro and always said there was no place in the world that she would rather live.  ...

Timothy "Ob" Daniels

Jun 14, 2024

Tim passed away peacefully at home with family surrounding him on June 14th, 2024, in Jonesboro Arkansas at the age of 58. He was born October 10th, 1966, in Cash, Arkansas. Tim attended Nettleton Schools class of 1986.

Tim is survived by his loving wife, Nita Weaver Daniels of 35 years; his son, Dalyn Daniels of Jonesboro...

Etta Marie Graham

Jun 14, 2024

Etta Marie Graham, 63, of Bono, died on Friday, June 14, 2024.  She had lived in Bono for over two years, moving there from Jonesboro.  She was born in Jonesboro on June 26, 1960, to Jessie Lee and Etta Mae Hardin. She was of the Baptist belief.  She enjoyed computer work and going to school.  Marie was a student...

Linda Joyce Dismon Brady

Jun 11, 2024

Linda Joyce Dismon Brady, 76, of Jonesboro, passed away on June 11, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center. Linda was born in Champaign-Urbana, IL, on August 29, 1947, to the late John and Laverne Dismon. In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in death by her son-in-law, Kenny Collins; one brother, Melvin Martin “Butch” Jacobs; and one half-brother....

Betty Lou Clayton

Jun 11, 2024

Betty Lou Clayton, 87, of Jonesboro, passed away on June 11 at South Gate Living Center in Caruthersville, MO. Born on July 18, 1936, in Dixie, Arkansas, to the late Marcus and Sarah Bailey, she spent most of her life in Jonesboro after a brief period in Washington DC, where she attended Business School. She was a current member...

Donald G. Stallings

Jun 10, 2024

Donald G. Stallings, 74, of Brookland, died on Monday, June 10, 2024.  He lived most of his life in the Jonesboro/Brookland area.  He was born in Brookland, on February 17, 1950, to Willard George and Marie Stalling.  He worked as a lineman for Craighead Electric for many years.  He served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam...

Linda Diann Landis

Jun 10, 2024

Linda Diann Landis, age 80, of Paragould, departed this life on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 18, 1943, in Lake City, she was the cherished daughter of the late Cecil Aubrey “C.A” and Tolise Bryant Sutterfield.

Linda was a dedicated member of the...

Cecil Wade Daniels

Jun 10, 2024

Cecil Wade Daniels, age 61, of Marmaduke, Arkansas, died June 10, 2024 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Rylee James Hughes

Jun 10, 2024

Rylee James Hughes, 4 months old of Jonesboro passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. She was born January 18, 2024 in Jonesboro. Rylee loved watching basketball with her dad and taking naps with her mom. Her eyes and facial expressions could write a book. Rylee loved her Hedge Hog and Kitty....

Deborah Lynn Uthoff

Jun 8, 2024

Deborah Lynn Uthoff, 72, of Jonesboro, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Ridgecrest Nursing Home. Born on May 14, 1952, in Paragould to the late Duane and Velma Campbell, Deborah spent most of her life in Jonesboro after her early years in Paragould. She was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death...