Obituaries
Veda Raye Merryman
Oct 31, 2025
Eulogy for Veda
Today, we gather to honor the life of our mother Veda — a woman whose quiet strength, boundless love, and unwavering determination shaped the lives of everyone who knew her.
She was born on December 4, 1947, to Columbus Tynes Wright and Ruby Irene Westmoreland Brean Wright — a late-in-life surprise who brought unexpected joy and light into their...
Robbie Morris House
Oct 31, 2025
Robbie Morris House, 69, of Jonesboro, passed away on October 31, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Robbie was born on September 14, 1956, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge to the late EB and Ruby House. In addition to his parents, Robbie was preceded in death by his sister, Lynda Eaves, and his brother, Stanley...
Jacob Todd Roach
Oct 30, 2025
Jacob Todd “Jake” Roach, 64, of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Junior and Susie Roach.
Jake grew up in Lepanto until age 16, then moved to Lynn before settling in Jonesboro in 1979. He was a member of Walnut Street Baptist Church....
Janice Faye Tate
Oct 30, 2025
Janice Faye Tate, 77, of Jonesboro, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born on September 13, 1948 in Jonesboro to Wilford Tate and Ocie Smith Tate.
A lifetime resident of Jonesboro, Janice was a faithful member of Community Fellowship Church and a proud Jonesboro High School graduate. She was a...
Blendia Gail Parris
Oct 28, 2025
Blendia Gail Parris, 69, of Cordova, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Methodist Le Bonheur Hospital in Germantown. She was born in Trumann, Arkansas, on March 27, 1956, to Harold and Hettie Presley.
Blendia worked many years in the family restaurant, Presley’s Drive In, before continuing her career in medical administration until her retirement. She had a...
George D Johnson
Oct 28, 2025
George D. Johnson, 79, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born August 27, 1946, in Jonesboro to the late John Lofton and Sharley Johnson. In addition to his parents, George is preceded in death by his stepson, Eddie Dale; and siblings Bobby and Johnny Johnson.
Raised in the...
Johnny Anderson Jr.
Oct 27, 2025
Johnny Anderson Jr., 72, of Jonesboro, passed away at his home on October 27, 2025. Johnny was born in Tyronza on June 10, 1953, to the late Richetta and Johnny Anderson Sr. In addition to his parents, Johnny is preceded in death by his son, Benjamin Anderson; sisters, Margie and Mary Anderson; and brothers, Larry and Bobby Anderson.
Johnny was a...
Wilsie Mae Clayton
Oct 27, 2025
Wilsie Mae Clayton, 80, of Williford passed from this life on Monday, October 27, 2025 at her home. She was born June 9, 1945 in Winston County, Mississippi to the late Harmon Lee and Florrie Green.
Wilsie has lived in Williford for over 30 years and was of the Baptist belief. She enjoyed going to yard sales and a great cook,...
James Wallace Bowman
Oct 26, 2025
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James Wallace Bowman, 63, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at his home. He was born on September 1, 1962, in Jonesboro to Norman and Lavea Bowman.
James loved to work and spent over 40 years as a boat captain on river barges. He was a lifelong fan of the St. Louis...
Melissa Ann Perrin
Oct 26, 2025
Melissa Ann Perrin, 50, of Jonesboro, peacefully departed this life into her Savior’s arms on Saturday, October 26, 2025, at her home. She was born November 8, 1974, to Harold and Susan Perrin at St. Bernards Medical Center.
Melissa was a member of Nettleton Baptist Church and a woman of many talents. She enjoyed her horses and loved competing in horse...
Keith Blocker
Oct 26, 2025
Keith Martin Blocker, 68, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, surrounded by family.
He was born December 13, 1956, in Jonesboro to Darrell and Mary Lee (Bearden) Blocker. After graduating from Nettleton High School in 1975, he attended Arkansas State University receiving Bachelor of Science degrees in both Physics and Mechanical Engineering. Upon graduation, Keith worked in...
Elizabeth Luann Higgins
Oct 25, 2025
Elizabeth Luann Higgins, 72, of Jonesboro, went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. She moved to Jonesboro from Trumann in 1978. She was born in Pawhuska, Oklahoma on September 20, 1953, to Harry Mills and Lucy Joann Hill. She retired as a teacher at Nettleton Public Schools after serving over 30...
Fred Boling
Oct 25, 2025
Freddie “Fred” Cloyce O’Neal Boling, 90, of Jonesboro, passed away on October 25, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Fred was born on August 7, 1935, in Dixie, Arkansas to Elmer and Lila Boling.
Fred dedicated his career to the banking industry and took great pride in his work. He was a devoted member of Cathedral Baptist Church...
Johnny R. Emmons
Oct 24, 2025
Johnny R. Emmons, 88, a life-long resident of Jonesboro, went to his Heavenly reward on Friday, October 24, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born on August 20, 1937, in Maynard, Arkansas to A.D. and Jessie Emmons. He was the owner/operator of Emmons Poultry. He served his country in the US Army National Guard and served during the...
John Stuart Wagley
Oct 23, 2025
John Stuart Wagley Jr., 38, of Walnut Ridge, passed away on October 23, 2025, at his home. John was born in Wynne on November 23, 1986, to John Wagley Sr. and the late Crenn Jones. In addition to his mother, John was preceded in death by his stepfather, Edward Allen Jones; sister, Angela Wagley; and uncle, Bruce Scott.
John was born...
Julia Claire Swanner
Oct 23, 2025
Julia Claire Swanner, 71, of Jonesboro, departed this life on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at her home. She was born on January 14, 1954, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, to the late William and Marsha LaCaze. Julia moved to Jonesboro from Natchitoches at the age of sixteen, where she made her home and raised her family. She was of the Catholic faith.
Julia...
Buddy Harrison
Oct 23, 2025
Buddy Harrison, 96, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully at his home on October 23, 2025. He was born on June 23, 1929, in Leachville, Arkansas, to George and Mamie Harrison.
Buddy worked as a lineman for Craighead Electric for 40 years, and before that, he was employed with 7 Counties Group. He was a true outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, grilling,...
Vedia Pankey
Oct 22, 2025
Vedia Pankey, age 97, of Burlington, Wisconsin (formerly of Bay, AR) passed from this life into heaven, surrounded by several loving family members on October 22, 2025. She was born the oldest of four girls to the late Orville Gammill and Dizzie Balentine Gammill on September 30, 1928, in Onia, AR. She was a member of Grace Missionary Baptist Church...
Michael Wayne Myers
Oct 22, 2025
Michael Wayne “Uncle Mike” Myers, 70, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born September 20, 1955, in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late James and Edith Myers.
Mike was of the Baptist faith. He retired from Channel 3 News in Memphis after several years of service. After moving to Jonesboro, he worked for...
Joyce Ann Mize
Oct 21, 2025
Joyce Ann Mize, 80, of Jonesboro, departed this life on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born April 7, 1945, to the late Roy and Louise Throgmorton in Leachville, Arkansas. Joyce was a devoted member of Friendly Hope Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading, bowling, and going anywhere at any time, as long as...
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