Obituaries

Durand Gallion

Jun 8, 2024

Durand Gallion, age 58, of Brookland, Arkansas, departed this life on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 21, 1965, in Jonesboro to his loving parents, Jim and Linda Gallion.

Durand went and played football at Jonesboro High School during the late 70s, Nettleton Highschool, and finished up at Brookland...

Vance L. Kibbons

Jun 7, 2024

Vance Leroy Kibbons, 71, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Friday, June 7, 2024, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.

Vance was born in Jonesboro and lived most of his life here. He was a 1970 graduate of Jonesboro High School and attended Arkansas State University. Vance worked much of  his adult life in retail security....

Audrey Louise Miller

Jun 7, 2024

Audrey Louise Miller, a cherished resident of Lake City, Arkansas, peacefully passed away on June 7, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on February 10, 1936, in Red Onion, AR, Audrey was the beloved daughter of Vachel and Opal Taylor.

Audrey's life was one of profound love, dedication, and service to her family. She was preceded...

Bob Gerald Grisham

Jun 6, 2024

Bobby “Daddy Bob” Gerald Grisham, 87, of Black Oak, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2024. He was born on May 29, 1937, outside of Leachville, Arkansas, to B. A. and Nola Grisham.

Bob was a lifelong resident of Black Oak, Arkansas. He was the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Grisham Farms, Incorporated, from 1955 to...

Betty Brickell

Jun 6, 2024

Betty Lou Brickell, 95 of Cordova TN passed away peacefully hand in hand with family on June 6th 2024. She is now with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

She was born in Flint, Michigan May 19, 1929 to the late Dave and Merle Halstead. At the age of 95 she lived an abundant life marked with...

Paulette Lovins

Jun 5, 2024

Paulette Lovins, born on December 23, 1945, in Goobertown, Arkansas, peacefully passed away on June 5, 2024 at the age of 78. She was the beloved daughter of the late John Raymond and Amanda Viola Robinson.

Paulette dedicated 28 years of her professional life to General Electric, where she worked diligently until her retirement. A devout Baptist,...

Gary Dean Prestidge

Jun 5, 2024

Gary Dean Prestidge, 73, of rural Jonesboro, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Born in Jonesboro,  Gary moved to California when he was 14 and lived in Arizona, Nevada and Utah before moving back to Jonesboro in 2022.  Gary was a talented horse jockey...

Joyce Elizabeth Watson

Jun 5, 2024

Joyce Elizabeth Watson, 70, of Earle, Arkansas, departed this life on June 5, 2024, at her home. She was born on August 16, 1953, to the late George and Frances Scercy in South Bend, Indiana.

Joyce was a devoted family woman whose greatest joy was spending time with her dog and her loved ones, especially her grandchildren....

June Boyer

Jun 5, 2024

Marla "June" Boyer, 80, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. June was a beloved member of her community, known for her warmth, kindness, and vibrant spirit. She was born to the late Buddy and Catherine Whitlock on July 24, 1943 in Kennett.  She cherished spending...

Delda Mae Lane

Jun 3, 2024

Delda Mae Lane, 77, passed from this life on Monday, June 3, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center. Born on November 6, 1946, in St. Paul, Arkansas, to the late Oravel and Delpha Shipp, Delda spent the last 24 years of her life in Jonesboro, having previously resided in Alma, Arkansas.

A devoted member of the Nettleton...

Betty Jane Glenn

Jun 2, 2024

Betty Jane Smith Glenn, 77, of Brookland, passed from this life on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.

Born in the Morton community of Woodruff County, Betty was a 1965 graduate of McCrory High School.  Following graduation she married Leon Glenn and moved to Fisher and worked several years for the Bank of...

Mario Arce Mendez

Jun 2, 2024

Mario Arce Mendez, died June 2, 2024 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Barry James Hutchison

Jun 1, 2024

Barry James Hutchison passed away peacefully at home with family surrounding him on Saturday, June 1, 2024 in Jonesboro at the age of 63. He was born on April 26, 1961 in Lawrence, KS.  Barry is survived by his loving wife, Gail, of 34 years, his son Cody (Molly) of Lubbock, TX, daughter Kendall, of Jonesboro, brother Brent (Jodi)...

James "Jamie" Robert Mccurry

May 31, 2024

James “Jamie” R. McCurry, 41, of Ravenden passed away Friday, May 31, 2024 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born July 16, 1982 in Houston, Texas. Jamie was of the Church of Christ belief. He was a United States Army Veteran who served his country for over 14 years. He served in Iraqi Freedom during his service. Jamie...

Ann Heustess Ford

May 31, 2024

Ann H. Ford, 84, of Jonesboro, died Friday, May 31 at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center. She had lived in Jonesboro since 1969, moving here from Starkville, Mississippi. Mrs. Ford received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Memphis State University. Ann was a member several organizations at MSU, including Alpha Xi Delta sorority, serving as president of her...

Carol Lee Moye

May 30, 2024

Carol Lee Moye, 82, of Jonesboro, passed away on May 30, 2024, at the Phil and Flo Jones Hospice House. Carol was born in Paragould on January 25, 1942, to the late Arvel and Sara Thompson. In addition to her parents, Carol is preceded in death by her grandchild, Gatlin Todd Cooper; sisters, Anne Neuman and Marion Sue Thompson;...

Ronda Winstead

May 30, 2024

Ronda Winstead, 69, of Jonesboro, passed away on May 30, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born in Idaho Falls, ID, on January 23, 1955, to the late Ronald and Gwen Benson. In addition to her parents, Ronda is preceded in death by two sisters, Vicky Martin and Susan Smith; two brothers, Michael and...

Sharlene E. Letner

May 29, 2024

Sharlene E. Letner, 67, a lifetime resident of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center.  She was born on November 7, 1956 here in Jonesboro.  She was a member of Needham Baptist Church.  Sharlene worked as an RN for over 20 years, and enjoyed being a travel nurse, and enjoyed working in the ICU unit.  ...

Helen Jane Mcdaniel

May 29, 2024

Helen Jane McDaniel, 84, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Lakeside Nursing Center. Born to Alvin and Grace Cutler on January 10, 1940, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Helen led a life marked by resilience, love, and dedication.

A 22-year survivor of breast cancer, Helen exemplified strength and grace throughout her battle. She...

Angela Dawn Hood

May 29, 2024

Angela Dawn Hood, 53, of Hughes, Arkansas, departed this life on May 29, 2024, at UT Methodist Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Angela was born on June 17, 1970, in Trumann, Arkansas.

Angela was a woman of many passions, most notably hunting and taking care of others. Her generous spirit and dedication to her family and friends left...