Obituaries

Sep 10, 2024

Sherrill “Dianne” Allen, 75, of Brookland, Arkansas, passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. She was born on August 13, 1949, in Paragould, Arkansas, to the late Harvey “Red” and Mirene Cooper.

A devoted member of New Antioch Baptist Church in Brookland, Dianne cherished her church and the close-knit bonds she shared with her...

Sep 9, 2024

Doris Deanhardt Thompson, 97, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2024 at Craighead County Nursing Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas after battling a long illness.  She was born April 26, 1927 in Belton, South Carolina. Doris was the last remaining child of 10 by the late William Bruno and Annie Myrtle Moore Deanhardt of Belton, South Carolina. After graduating Belton-Honea...

Sep 8, 2024

Dianne Kennedy, 82, of Lake City, moved from her lifetime home in Forrest City to live with her children three years ago.  She was born in Forrest City on March 31, 1942, to Howard and Willie Mae McGee.  She was a member of the Widener Baptist Church in Widener, Arkansas.  She was preceded in death by her parents, one...

Sep 8, 2024

Terry Wayne Reynolds, 70, of Brookland passed from this life Sunday September 8, 2024 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born January 3, 1954 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to the late Bill and Venieda Reynolds.

Terry has lived in the Brookland area for 13 years after moving from Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He enjoyed watching the St....

Sep 8, 2024

Peter Merle Keyes, 66, of Jonesboro, passed away at his home in rural Jonesboro on September 8, 2024. He was born on January 28, 1958, in Tucson, Arizona, to the late Howard and June Keyes.

Pete proudly served his country as a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a dedicated member of the Nettleton Masonic Lodge...

Sep 7, 2024

Mary Katherine Byers, 95, of Jonesboro passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born January 21, 1929 in Norphlet, Arkansas to the late Charles and Ida Dumas. Mary enjoyed doing stain glass, she was a master bridge card player and enjoyed teaching it to others.

In addition to...

Sep 7, 2024

LaQuita K. Saunders, 69, of Jonesboro, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at her home.

Born in Stillwater, Oklahoma, LaQuita lived in Oklahoma and Texas before moving to Jonesboro with her family in 1966. She was a 1973 graduate of Jonesboro High School. LaQuita earned a Bachelor's degree at Arkansas State University, a Juris Doctorate at...

Sep 5, 2024

John Perry Scott, 76, of Jonesboro, passed away on September 5, 2024, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Perry was born on April 13, 1948, in Lesley County, Mississippi to the late Claiborne Scott Sr. and Iceal Trask Scott. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son (Jumar Brunson); sisters, Martha, Patricia, and Virginia;...

Sep 4, 2024

John Lewis Keeton, 63, of Bono, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born on February 3, 1961, in Jonesboro to the late John Keeton and Wanda Fisher, John was a lifelong resident of the Jonesboro area. He cherished spending time with his grandson Liam and his two other grandsons. In...

Sep 4, 2024

Paul David Craig, 71, of Jonesboro passed away peacefully at his home on September 4, 2024. He was born September 17, 1952 in Jonesboro to the late Beatrice Hester and JT Craig.

Paul graduated from Valley View High School. He then, at the age of 18, joined the United States Army in 1970 and served for 20...

Sep 4, 2024

Ellen Mae White, 84, of Hardy passed from this life Wednesday September 4, 2024 at Baptist Hospital in Memphis. She was born February 26, 1940 in Kaiser to the late Roy and Mable Pittman.

Ellen has lived in Hardy for several years and also lived in Jonesboro for 25 years. She enjoyed birdwatching, working out in the...

Sep 3, 2024

Barbara Perry Martin died on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 in Jonesboro, Arkansas after a long illness.

Barbara, also affectionately known as “Boo” by her grandchildren and great grandchildren, was born in Atlanta, Georgia to her parents, James and Eloise Perry. Barbara attended The University of Georgia where she met and married the love of her life, David...

Sep 2, 2024

J.D. “Jimmy Jay” Davidson, 75, of Jonesboro, died Monday, September 2, 2024, at Lake Side Nursing Center.  He was born in Joiner, Arkansas but spent most of his life in the Jonesboro area.   He was of the Baptist belief.  He was an auctioneer by trade but enjoyed spending time with his family.  Poker was a hobby, especially Texas hold’em...

Sep 2, 2024

Charles Marion Joiner was born December 30, 1942 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Roy Calvin Joiner and Charlene Rains Joiner.  He moved with his family to Patton, Missouri in 1957 and considered it his home town.  Charles graduated from Patton High School.  He attended Freed Hardeman College and graduated from Harding University. Charles received a Master of Social Work...

Sep 1, 2024

Melissa Lee West, 52, of Jonesboro, passed away on September 1, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born in Jonesboro on April 7, 1972, to Evans Myers and Lee Elkins. She is preceded in death by her husband, Cory West; maternal grandparents, Bob and Betty Ann Hurley Gardner; paternal grandparents, Hassel and Mary Wanda...

Sep 1, 2024

Donald Anthony Davis, 95, of Jonesboro passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born February 18, 1929 in Trumann. Don was a farmer all of his life. He started farming when he was 12 and never stopped farming. Don was an Army Veteran. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament...

Sep 1, 2024

John Kahre Hughes Marsh Sr., 46, a lifetime resident of Jonesboro, died Sunday, September 1, 2024, at NEA Baptist Medical Center.  He was born in Jonesboro on February 3, 1978, to John Hughes and Karla Jo Marsh.  He was of the Baptist belief.  He was very proud of the fact he was a sixth-generation brick mason. As an avid...

Sep 1, 2024

Eric Lee Sanders was born on January 1, 1977, in Marianna, AR. to John and Emma Sanders of Jonesboro, Arkansas. Eric was the father of two beautiful girls, a brother, uncle and a friend to many. Enjoying life through helping others and always just a phone call away for his family. At a young age he became a lover...

Aug 31, 2024

Winston Arnell Russell, age 78, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at his home. He was born on August 11, 1946, in Poughkeepsie, Arkansas, to the late Zealand and Cytha Russell.

Arnell was a member of the Washington Avenue church of Christ, where he enjoyed worshipping God with his church family. He...

Aug 29, 2024

Colby Ryan Mitchell passed away due to complications from his Type 1 Diabetes at St. Bernard’s Hospital on August 29, 2024. Colby was born in Jonesboro, AR to Candi Gazaway Mitchell and the late Charles Mitchell, Jr.

Memorial Services will be held Friday, September 6th at 11:30 a.m. at the First Assembly of God church in Pocahontas,...