Obituaries

Dec 25, 2024

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Rev. Floyd W. Porter, 89, of Jonesboro passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at Craighead Nursing Center. He was born June 28, 1935 in Crowell, Texas to the late Thomas and Bertha Porter. Floyd was an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God for over 60 years. He...

Dec 25, 2024

Hayden Colton Stevens, 23, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on December 25, 2024. Hayden was born on June 6, 2001, to Thelbert Stevens and Sandi Lattin.

He was a graduate of Westside High School. Hayden’s smile could light up a room. He loved to make others laugh and enjoyed spending time with his...

Dec 25, 2024

Jimmy Dale Reed, 64, of Jonesboro, passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. He was born on December 2, 1960, in Jonesboro to the late James and Geneva Reed. Jimmy spent his early years in Bay before moving to Trumann, where he lived the majority of his life.

A talented musician, Jimmy was passionate...

Dec 24, 2024

Stanley Brady Sims

Born Wicomico, Maryland

11-22-45. Died 12-24-24 at Region One Health System in Memphis, TN

He was preceded in death by his parents Bertie Carolyn Revelle Sims and Stanley Price Sims.  He is survived by his sister Catherine Ledsome (John Moscoe), niece Christina Spivey (Bobby), both of Norfolk, VA., and Nanci...

Dec 23, 2024

Thelma Hawkin, 74, of Jonesboro, passed away on December 23, 2024, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born in Philadelphia on May 2, 1950, to the late Catherine Parker. In addition to her mother, Thelma was preceded in death by her sister, Caldonia Watson.

Thelma and her husband, Deron, spent most of their lives together in...

Dec 23, 2024

Dave Atherton, 65, a lifetime resident of Jonesboro, died on Monday, December 23, 2024, at Advanced Care Hospital in Searcy.  He was born on June 13, 1959, to Charles and Anita Atherton.  Dave was a 20 year member of the Jonesboro Motorcycle Association.  He loved his motorcycles and enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He retired from working at Arkansas State...

Dec 21, 2024

Rebecca Jean Urton, 77, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, Dec. 21, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Becky was born and raised in Jonesboro, the daughter of Dr. Owen and Martha Hudgins. She grew up in a home filled with learning — thanks to her father, a dentist and avid reader — and music — thanks to her...

Dec 20, 2024

Jerry Ron Brown, 74, of Jonesboro, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 11, 1950, to the late Calvin Leymoin Brown and Gloria Jean Wood Brown in Ada, Oklahoma. Jerry honorably served his country as a member of the United States Marines during the Vietnam War. In his free time,...

Dec 20, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Tarlton (Liz) Samuels of Jonesboro, Arkansas left this world for eternal rest at 12:14 am on Friday December 20th, 2024.  She was born June 26th, 1957, in Albuquerque, NM to John Carroll Tarlton and Norma Lee Floyd, both deceased, and was raised by her grandparents, Buck and Viola Floyd, both deceased, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.

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Dec 20, 2024

Billy "Joe" Richie, 81, of Bay, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024, at Regional One Health in Memphis, Tennessee. Joe was born on May 3, 1943, in Lepanto, Arkansas, to Claude and Mary Richie.

Joe started working in the roofing business with his father-in-law and worked for him for many years until he decided to start...

Dec 20, 2024

Candice Leann Staton, 41, of Jonesboro, passed peacefully from this life on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born on January 26, 1983, to the late Wayne and Dianne Staton.

Candice was a devoted Christian of the Baptist faith, who found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She cherished moments...

Dec 18, 2024

Christopher Bradley Thompson, 43, of Paragould passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18th at the Flo and Phil Jones hospice house in Jonesboro. Chris was born on December 15, 1981 in Odessa, Texas to Brad Thompson and Mellenee Bennett. He often attended Lake Street Baptist Church in Paragould with his grandmother.

Chris is preceded in death by...

Dec 18, 2024

Eric Calvin Cooper, 54, of Jonesboro, departed this life on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. Born on September 13, 1970, to the late Eddie Cooper Jr. and Wilma Adams Cooper in Jonesboro, Eric lived a life filled with love, generosity, and dedication.

Eric built a successful career as a motor repair salesman at...

Dec 17, 2024

Diane Elleen Hawkey, 78, of Jonesboro, was born May 20, 1946 and passed away Dec 17, 2024 at St. Bernard’s Hospital surrounded by her family.

Diane is survived by her husband Chuck Turner of Jonesboro, her children David Hawkey of Little Rock, Cairenn Voigt of San Francisco, CA, and Christine Hawkey of Jonesboro, her brother Michael Teague...

Dec 15, 2024

Earnestine M. Ladd, 91, of Bay, passed from this life on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. Earnestine was truly one of a kind—a woman full of life, love, and laughter. She was as sparkling as the stories she told and lived a life that reminded us all to embrace every moment, love fiercely, and...

Dec 15, 2024

Robert “Bob” Wiseman, 84, of Brookland, died Sunday, December 15, 2024, at NEA Baptist Hospital.  He had lived in Jonesboro for over 58 years.  He was born in Dexter, Missouri on September 28, 1940, to Ervin and Thelma Wiseman. Bob was a faithful member and deacon at Prospect Baptist Church.  He placed God first in his life, followed by...

Dec 15, 2024

John Gaylon Coleman, 87, of Jonesboro, formerly of Slidell, Louisiana passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born June 8, 1937 in Hornbeak, Tennessee to the late Wade and Zobeida Coleman. John retired from Lockheed Martin. He was a member of Washington Ave. Church of Christ and a former member...

Dec 14, 2024

Norma Jean Butts, 80, of Bono, Arkansas, passed peacefully from this life on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Born on June 22, 1944, in Clover Bend, Arkansas, she was the cherished daughter of the late George and Muriel Fowler.

Norma was a devoted member of the Bono Church of Christ,...

Dec 12, 2024

Bryan Keith Ulmer, 57, of Paragould, died at his home in Paragould.  He had lived in Paragould for 20 years, moving there from Jonesboro.  He was born on December 16, 1966, to Louie and Billie Ulmer. Bryan was a member of the Hillcrest Church of Christ.  He was very active in the University Heights Lions Club.  He served his...

Dec 11, 2024

Philip Alan Jackson, age 67, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on December 11, 2024, following a valiant 3.5 years living with ALS. He was born on December 9, 1957, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Philip was fun-loving, funny, kind, humble and talented. He was best known for his love of music.

Philip had a successful 28-year career serving...