Obituaries

Mar 11, 2025

Wanda W. Vowell, 75, of Walnut Ridge, passed away on March 11, 2025 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born on December 21, 1949 in Lepanto to Odie Edgar and Ella Juanita Vowell.

A devoted Christian, Wanda was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death...

Mar 9, 2025

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Mar 9, 2025

Vivian Lavay Calhoun, 91, of Bay, Arkansas passed away on March 9, 2025 after a long and fulfilling life.

In life, Vivian served as a wife to Donald Calhoun for 61 years, a mother of three children, served as a Union Steward for Lanes and Walgreen’s stores in Flint, Michigan and worked in Banking in both Michigan...

Mar 9, 2025

Samuel Matthew O’Neal died at home in Jonesboro, Arkansas on Sunday, March 9th, 2025 following years of bravely fought health battles. Sam was born in Jonesboro on September 24th, 1958 to Rose Blanton O’Neal and Lewis O’Neal. He was a 1976 graduate of Jonesboro High School and later earned a Bachelor of Social Work from Arkansas State University in...

Mar 9, 2025

Andrew James Ludwig, Age 53, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born on August 14, 1971, in Charleston, Illinois, to David Ludwig and Caroline Wadlington.

Andrew was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served honorably during Desert Storm. He carried the discipline and dedication...

Mar 8, 2025

LeeAnn Kay Rogers, 37, of Jonesboro, passed away on March 8, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born on August 5, 1987, in Paragould to Jerry Don and Kay Rogers.

LeeAnn worked in internet security at Ritter Communications and attended First Christian Church. She was a devoted mother, an avid reader, and a...

Mar 8, 2025

James Scott Cottingham, 55, of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed away on March 8, 2025. Scott was born on March 8, 1970 in Little Rock, Arkansas to James and Diane Cottingham. Scott was a 1988 Jonesboro High School graduate. He earned a BS in Advertising/Marketing from Arkansas State University where he was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity....

Mar 8, 2025

Ramona Jean McGinnis, 87, of Jonesboro passed away on March 8, 2025 in Batesville. Ramona was born in Big Lake to Opie and Herschel Tatum on August 22, 1937. She went to school at Lost Cane. She married Robert Wayne McGinnis on September 5, 1953 in Osceola. She graduated from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro with a degree in...

Mar 6, 2025

Austin Lee Johnson, 39, of Jonesboro, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2025, at Regional One in Memphis. He was born on June 2, 1985, at St. Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro.

Austin had a deep love for the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, hunting, frogging, and camping. He was an avid fan of Marvel and comics, always excited...

Mar 4, 2025

Jane Pigue, 82, of Jonesboro, formerly of Harrison, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on October 24, 1942, in Greene County to the late Raymond and Susie Carpenter. Jane made her home in Jonesboro for the past 36...

Mar 4, 2025

John Walter Henry, age 79, of Jonesboro, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Woodbriar Nursing Home in Harrisburg. He was born on May 29, 1945, in Lake City to the late John and Ruby Henry.

John was a devoted member of Valley View Church of Christ and enjoyed a life filled with family, faith, and...

Mar 4, 2025

James Taylor Stallings, 66, of Jonesboro, passed away on March 4, 2025 at his home. James was born in Atlanta, GA on November 7, 1958 to the late Richard and Relona Garmon. In addition to his parents, James is preceded in death by his brother Myron Garmon.

James spent the majority of his life in Northeast Arkansas...

Mar 3, 2025

Graham “Todd” Adams, 54 of Bono, passed from this life on Monday March 3, 2025 at his home. He was born October 5, 1970 in Jonesboro to the late Bob and Nona Adams.

Todd has lived in Jonesboro all of his life where his family founded Adams Security Alarm Systems. Todd had a quirky sense of humor...

Mar 2, 2025

Henry Alan Kimble, age 57, of Forrest City, died Sunday, March 2, 2025, at St Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He had been in poor health for the past several months.

Mr. Kimble was born May 17, 1967, in Forrest City, and was the son of Henry Eugene Kimble and Pearly Mae Bowen Kimble. He lived...

Mar 1, 2025

Gary S. Sapiro, M.D., retired neurosurgeon, departed this life in peace and in the comfort of his own home on March 1, 2025. He was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey on September 21, 1938, to Albert and Sylvia Sapiro, growing up with his three brothers. His main interests growing up were playing football, running track, pole vaulting, having...

Mar 1, 2025

Audrey Ward Million, 93, departed this life to be with her loving family on March 1, 2025.

Audrey was the second of seven children born to Iness and Doyle Ward. Typical of the future fun seeking, risk-taking, somewhat challenging pretty girl who wanted the most out of life, she amazed everyone by starting to walk at only...

Feb 26, 2025

The world lost a beloved mother, grandmother and wife and dearest friend, Geraldine (Jerri) McClard McMillin, on February 26, 2025. Jerri never stopped loving and her giving sweetness. Attempting to carry on her bright spirit are her most beloved children Gary Wayne McClard, spouse Lesa McClard, and Shellie Barnett, spouse Brad Barnett; grandchildren Alex Pace, Daniel McClard, Alyssa McClard...

Feb 26, 2025

Myra Lorraine Preston, 82, of Jonesboro passed from this life into eternal life on Wednesday February 26, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Myra was born on September 16, 1942, in Bastrop, Louisiana, the daughter of Chesley D. VanCleave and Valerie Bryant VanCleave.

Myra was raised in West Monroe, Louisiana. Her family...

Feb 25, 2025

Evelyn Lucille Patrick, 71, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on April 15, 1953, in Forrest City, Arkansas, to the late Othel Vernon and Florence Evelyn Park.

Evelyn’s journey led her from Union Pier, Michigan, to Jonesboro in 1992, where...

Feb 24, 2025

Eddie Franklin Mitchell Jr., 73, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Monday, February 24, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was constantly surrounded by his loving wife, son and family at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.

Eddie was born on September 1, 1951, in Cotton Plant to the late...