Obituaries

George Glen Lackey

Nov 28, 2024

George Glen Lackey, 85, of Jonesboro, passed away at his home on November 28, 2024. Glen was born in Craighead County on August 30, 1939, to the late Virgil and Ruby Lackey. In addition to his parents, Glen is preceded in death by his son, Jimmy Lackey, and his brothers Rusty, Roger, David, and Steve Lackey.

Glen...

Derrell Lynn Simpson

Nov 28, 2024

Derrell Lynn Simpson, 63, of Bay, passed away on November 28, 2024 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born on December 31, 1960 in Fresno, California to Arthur Simpson and Belva Griffin Simpson.

Sandra Martin Williams

Nov 27, 2024

Sandra Martin Williams, 72, of Jonesboro, died on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at St Bernards Medical Center.  She was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 11, 1952, to Malchi and Clarice Martin. She had lived in Jonesboro for the past six years, moving here from Marion.  Sandra was of the Baptist belief.  She loved to read, sing, and dance....

Wanda Lee Campbell

Nov 27, 2024

Wanda Lee Campbell, 90, of Jonesboro went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at Craighead County Nursing Home. She was born June 7, 1934 in Jonesboro to the late Glen and Eva Payton.

She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Wanda was a member of the original Trinity...

Susie Mae Truitt

Nov 26, 2024

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Susie Mae Truitt, 92, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born to the late Clarence Rofe, Susie was raised by her devoted sister, Mae V. Adams.

A resident of Jonesboro for the past three years after moving...

Larry Edward New

Nov 25, 2024

Larry Edward New, 73, of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 25, 2024. He was born on March 15, 1951, to James Lloyd and Dollie Mae New in Weona, Arkansas. He married his true love, Mary Catherine, on December 22, 1969, and they remained married for 55 years.

A purebred country boy...

Lauren Elizabeth Johnson

Nov 24, 2024

Lauren Elizabeth Johnson, 33, of Manila, died on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center.  She was born in Jonesboro on February 15, 1991, to Brian and Debra Johnson. She had lived most of her life in the Manila area.  She was of the Church of God belief.  Lauren loved music and good clean movies.  People and...

Jerry Todd Donohue

Nov 24, 2024

Jerry Todd Donohue, age 63, passed away on November 24, 2024, at his home. He was born on October 12, 1961, in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Todd spent much of his life pursuing higher education. After graduating from Jonesboro High School in 1980, Todd obtained a bachelor's degree from Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas. He then went on to...

Ann Mcanear

Nov 23, 2024

Ann McAnear, 90, of Jackson, Tennessee, entered the presence of Jesus Christ, on Sunday, November 23, 2024.  She was born on June 30, 1934, in Truman, Arkansas, to the late Barney and Willie Rutherford. Ann lived a vibrant and full life, finding joy in attending church, basketball, skating, quilting, and crocheting.  As a dedicated community leader, she served as...

Kathy Marie Williams

Nov 23, 2024

Kathy Williams, 72, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Kathy had a deep love for the outdoors and cherished the time she spent fishing with her husband, Bobby. She enjoyed searching for arrowheads, painting, drawing, and, above all, creating lasting memories with her family.

Kathy is survived by her...

Larry Edward George

Nov 22, 2024

Larry Edward George, 81, of Lafe, and formerly of Jonesboro, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center. Born in Neosho, Missouri, on February 8, 1943, to the late Doc and Juanita George, Larry spent most of his life in Jonesboro before moving to Lafe in the last year.

Larry was of the...

Virginia Dell Anderson

Nov 22, 2024

Virginia Dell Anderson “Ginger” was born on May 22, 1944 in Selmer, TN to Trasher and Christine Anderson and passed away November 22, 2024 in Jonesboro AR at the age of 80.

Ginger primarily lived her life in Arkansas and Oklahoma where she worked as a devoted caregiver. Ginger was known for her artistic creativeness through painting...

Barbara Jeanette White Robinett

Nov 20, 2024

Barbara Jeanette White Robinett, 70, of Tumbling Shoals, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Born in Little Rock, Barbara was a 1972 graduate of Benton High School and lived in Jonesboro and Alma before moving to Tumbling Shoals 15 years ago. She was a...

Rita Maynard Beggs

Nov 20, 2024

Rita Maynard Beggs, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away on November 20, 2024, at the age of 82 in Jonesboro, AR.

She was a strong, fierce, obstinate, loyal, kind, and loving woman who devoted her life to taking care of those she loved.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Frank Edward Ford

Nov 19, 2024

Frank Edward Ford, 58, of Jonesboro, passed away on November 19, 2024 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 3, 1966 in Lake Village to Roosevelt Ford and Verain Charleston.

He was a Dermott High School graduate and lived in Jonesboro since 2009, moving here from Dermott, Arkansas.

Frank was a loving...

Randall Guy Shaw

Nov 19, 2024

Randall Guy Shaw, 60, of Paragould, died Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at his home.  He was born in Jonesboro on March 7, 1964, to Ruben Guy Shaw and Martha Mae Payton. He had lived in Paragould for 11 years, moving there from Jonesboro.  Randall was of the Baptist belief.  He could fix anything, excelled at cooking, and spent quality...

Susan Mary Pearson

Nov 18, 2024

Susan Mary Pearson, 77 of Glendora, CA; died November 18, 2024 at NEA Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR. Arrangements are incomplete.

Warren Bellamy Shull

Nov 18, 2024

Warren Bellamy Shull, 86, of Jonesboro passed from this life on November 18, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born to the late Leilani Waldo Shull and Virginia Josephine Williams on February 18, 1938, in Santa Barbara, California. He grew up in Los Angeles and graduated from Hollywood High School in 1956 where he earned an appointment at...

Douglas Scott Hatch

Nov 17, 2024

Douglas Scott Hatch, 61, departed this life on November 17, 2024, at the Palatka Center for Rehab and Healing in Palatka, Florida. Born on October 14, 1963, in Rockville, Maryland, Doug was the beloved son of Ronald and Joyce Hatch.

Doug had a deep love for the outdoors and found peace in nature. He was passionate about...

Alvaro "Junior" Barrera

Nov 17, 2024

Alvaro “Junior” Barrera, 35, of Jonesboro passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024. He was born January 30, 1989 in Harlingen, Texas to the late Alvaro Barrera Sr. and Maria Muñoz Barrera. Junior enjoyed playing the drums and spending time with family, especially his son and cousins.

In addition to his parents, Junior was preceded in death by...