Obituaries
Ellen Mitchell
Sep 6, 2025
Ellen H Mitchell, 91, of Conway, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord, September 6, 2025. She was born on April 28, 1934, in Kansas City, Missouri. Ellen was preceded in death by her husband Dr. Richard S. Mitchell, her brother Robert B. Houston, and her parents Dr. Bruce Houston and Elinor Emmy (Rogers) Houston.
Ellen was adopted by Bruce and...
Tyrone Dirks
Sep 6, 2025
Tyrone Dirks, 46, of Jonesboro, died September 6, 2025 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Claudine Jackson Sparks
Sep 6, 2025
Claudine J. Sparks, 90 of Jonesboro passed peacefully at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House on September 6, 2025. She attended Refuge Assembly of God.
She was born September 18, 1934 in Childress, AR to Della and Dawson Jackson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Sparks, 1 grandson, Jeremy Davis, 4 sisters...
Doris Jean Harvey
Sep 6, 2025
Doris Jean Harvey, 80, of Dixie, AR, passed to her heavenly home on September 6, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born to Delbert “Jack” Weaver and Gladys Weaver (Austin) on January 8, 1945 in Arkansas. She was of the Baptist faith, attending Dixie Baptist Church.
Doris worked at Darling Store Fixtures in...
Mary Sue Hansen
Sep 5, 2025
Mary Sue Hansen, 91, passed away on September 5, 2025, at Sherwood Nursing Home and Rehab. She was born on November 18, 1933, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to Gaylon Leonard and Florence A. Jones.
Mary spent most of her life in Jonesboro, though she lived in Pine Bluff for several years. She was of the Pentecostal faith and had a love for...
Monica J. Christopher
Sep 5, 2025
Monica J. Christopher, 73, of Jonesboro, died Friday, September 5, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born on September 24, 1951, to Elmer Raymond and Betty Jane Wiley. She had lived in Jonesboro for 41 years, moving here from Flagstaff, Arizona. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Jonesboro and was a graduate of the...
Arlene May
Sep 3, 2025
Arlene May, 101, passed away peacefully at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House early Wednesday morning, September 3, 2025, due to complications of a Cerebrovascular Accident. Mrs. May was a long-time member of the Calvary Baptist Church of Jonesboro.
She was born on December 20, 1923, to Arlie and Louie Chism. In addition to her parents,...
John Martin Davis
Sep 3, 2025
John Martin Davis, 74, of Bono, passed away on September 3, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born in Boulder, Colorado, to Harold Davis and Ida (Davis) Thomas on July 15, 1951.
John proudly served his country in the U.S. Army at the end of the Vietnam War. Following his service, he...
Jimmy Earl Suiter
Sep 2, 2025
Jimmy Earl Suiter, 89, of Jonesboro, went home to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, September 2nd 2025. Jim was born in Trumann, Arkansas to Wesley and Edna Suiter. He was the oldest of 8 children.
He is preceded in death by his parents Wesley and Edna Suiter; brothers Jerry, Leonard George (LG) and...
Ray Franklin Smith
Sep 1, 2025
Ray Franklin Smith, 87, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, shortly after being admitted to St. Bernards Hospital, passing peacefully of natural causes while surrounded by his loving family.
Ray was born on October 16, 1937, in Albany, Kentucky, and raised in Jamestown, Tennessee, where he met his late wife of nearly 65...
Patsy Ruth Penney
Sep 1, 2025
Patsy Ruth (White) Penney, 96, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on September 1, 2025. She was born on March 11, 1929, in Greenwood, Mississippi, to Herman Cecil and Necie Ruth (Webster) White.
She grew up in Elaine, Arkansas, and attended Hendrix College in Conway before earning a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Arkansas State College (now Arkansas...
Ronald "Ron" H. Roberts
Sep 1, 2025
Ron Roberts, 79, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away unexpectedly on September 1, 2025.
He leaves behind the love of his life, Joan Roberts, with whom he shared many cherished years. He is also survived by his daughter, Ronda (Scott) Ruthven; his son, Kent Roberts; his grandchildren, Ashleigh (Derrick) King and Mitchell (Rachael) Ruthven; and his three beloved...
Billy Joe Kirby
Sep 1, 2025
Billy Joe Kirby, 44, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on September 1, 2025. He was born October 21, 1980, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Jerry and Patricia Kirby.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Kirby; sister, Sheila Kirby; and brother, Duane Fields.
Billy loved being outdoors, but he especially enjoyed carpentry and working with his hands. Above all, his...
Rosa Emma Clark
Aug 30, 2025
Rosa Emma Clark, 102, of Benton, passed away on August 30, 2025, at Amberwood Health and Rehabilitation in Benton. Rosa was born in Osceola on January 15, 1923, to the late Augustus Ceasar and Myrtle May Dirion. In addition to her parents, Rosa is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Clark; sons Jackie Rayburn Clark and Charles Raymond...
Norma Jean Stotts
Aug 30, 2025
Norma Jean Carner Stotts was born October 1, 1934, to Albert “AB” Marion and Ora (Adcock) Carner of Lake City, Arkansas, and met her Savior face-to-face on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 55 years, Lloyd John Stotts, Jr.; her daughter, Patricia JoAnn Panneck; brothers Eugene “Bootsie” Carner,...
Mary A. Skinner
Aug 29, 2025
Mary A. Skinner, 86, of Jonesboro, passed away on August 29, 2025, at Ridgecrest Nursing Home. She was born on May 30, 1939, in Jonesboro to Alfred and Mary Simpson.
Mary was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro and a member of the Assembly of God faith. She valued her privacy and lived a quiet, simple life.
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Dr. Rick Barker
Aug 28, 2025
Dr. Rick Barker, 63, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, August 28, 2025, at his home. Rick was born on March 1, 1962, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, to Dale and Jo Ann Barker. Rick had lived in Jonesboro since 1973, moving here from Black Rock. He was a member of the Southwest Church. He was a 32 Degree Scottish Rite Mason...
Carolyn Wood
Aug 27, 2025
Ann “Carolyn” Wood, 88, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born in Lunsford, Arkansas, to the late Frank and Velma Pugh. Carolyn graduated from Bay High School and throughout her life enjoyed quilting, collecting dolls, and going to yard sales.
In addition to her parents,...
Alice Faye Blalock
Aug 26, 2025
Alice Faye Fletcher Blalock, 85, of Jonesboro, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was raised in Bay Arkansas community and a graduate of Bay High School.
Throughout her life she enjoyed homemaking, caring for her husband, her family, reading and cooking. She was known for being a great cook, especially...
Lynn Dunham
Aug 25, 2025
Barbara "Lynn" Dunham, 69, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed unexpectedly from this life on Monday, August 25, 2025. She was born on January 6, 1956, in Hancock County, Indiana, to the late Charles and Nita Dunham.
Lynn had a love for music, especially the songs of her favorite artist, Tom Jones. She enjoyed reading fashion magazines and had...
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