Obituaries
Carlo Jay McClurge
Dec 13, 2025
Carlo Jay McClurge, 48, of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at his home. He was born August 20, 1977 to James and Luceal McClurge, in Elaine, Arkansas.
He graduated from Central High School in Helena, AR. Carlo was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses March 4, 2023. He was a faithful member of the East Congregation of...
Cody Lyn Crowell
Dec 13, 2025
Cody Lyn Crowell, 29, of Jonesboro passed from this life Saturday December 13, 2025 at his home. He was born May 13, 1996 in Branson, Missouri to David Crowell and Shanna Kellett.
Cody has lived in Northeast Arkansas for the last 17 years having previously lived in Thayer, Missouri, and attended Brookland High School where he was on the very first...
Dr. Kenneth "Ken" Wright Lovern
Dec 12, 2025
We lovingly remember Dr. Kenneth Wright Lovern, who was born on September 16, 1936, in Hartford, Connecticut, and was raised in Dothan, Alabama, where the values that shaped his life first took root. Kenneth passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, surrounded by love.
Kenneth was a man of deep integrity, quiet strength, and unwavering devotion to his...
Chief Larry J Holmes
Dec 12, 2025
Chief Larry J. Holmes, ADC (AW), 73 years of age, passed on December 12, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR.
Chief Holmes was born on August 30, 1952, in Jonesboro, AR, to the late James (Chester) and Etta (Elizabeth) Holmes of Harrisburg, AR. He came from a large family; he was the sixth of 13...
Christy Lynn Dycus
Dec 10, 2025
Christy Lynn Dycus, 70, entered her Heavenly home Dec. 10, 2025, at The Springs of Jonesboro after a lengthy illness. She was born June 16, 1955, a daughter of the late Jimmy Rogers and Virginia Blake Rogers.
Christy was a Westside High School graduate. She attended LaVera’s Beauty School and was a licensed beautician. She loved collecting dolls and playing the...
Bobby Neal Hankins
Dec 10, 2025
Bobby Neal, 82, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at his home. He was born December 8, 1943, in Shoffner, Arkansas, to the late Robert and Nina Hankins. Bobby grew up in Newport and later graduated from Arkansas State University with a degree in business finance. He began his banking career after college, working in several communities including...
Koni Lynn Woodson
Dec 9, 2025
Koni Lynn Woodson, 53, of Jonesboro, formerly of Memphis, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born January 3, 1972, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Billy Woodson and Carla Stroud. Koni grew up in Walnut Ridge and later lived in several places before settling in the Jonesboro area. She enjoyed gardening, plants, music,...
Terry Lee Coleman
Dec 9, 2025
Terry Lee Coleman, 67, of Jonesboro, passed away on December 9, 2025, at Ridgecrest Health & Rehab. Terry was born in Jonesboro on May 24, 1958, to the late Doris Crawford and Vernon Coleman. In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Vernon and Minnie Crawford; paternal grandparents, Floyd and Effie Coleman; brother, Tracy...
Lila Ruth Benson
Dec 9, 2025
Lila Ruth Benson, 84, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Tuesday December 9, 2025 at her home. She was born April 3, 1941 in Buffalo, Kansas to the late Harold and Doris Puckett.
Lila was raised in Kansas and was one of eleven children. In 1974, Lila and her husband Donald moved to Jonesboro. In 1975, they opened the first...
Roger Lynn Watkins Sr.
Dec 8, 2025
Roger Lynn Watkins Sr., 87, passed away on December 8, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 24, 1937, in Bono to Payton and Jewell Watkins.
Roger was of the Church of Christ faith and was a member of Valley View Church of Christ. In his younger years, he enjoyed riding motorcycles, spending time at...
Brady Curtwright
Dec 7, 2025
Brady Hays Curtwright, 14, of Manila, passed from this life on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Regional One Health in Memphis. He was born in Paragould on February 11, 2011, to Ashley and Brian Curtwright.
Brady was a proud student at Manila Junior High, where he poured his heart into every activity he loved. Basketball was his greatest passion; he played...
Shirley Louise Coots
Dec 7, 2025
Shirley Louise Coots, 79, passed away on December 7, 2025 in Walnut Ridge. She was born on February 3, 1946 in Cash, Arkansas to Marvin Coots and Ethel McQuay Coots.
Shirley was a member of the Cash Church of Christ and enjoyed working on puzzles, crosswords, and reading. She played softball when she was younger and was an especially talented pitcher....
Jerry Owen Parker
Dec 7, 2025
Jerry Owen Parker, born July 15, 1937, to C.O. and Winnifred (Yarbrough) Parker, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, December 7, 2025.
Jerry lived a life rooted in faith, family, and service. He is survived by his children: Diane Hicks (Joe) of Jonesboro, AR; Scott Knight (Stephanie) of Camden, AR; and Michelle Rice (Bud) of Camden, AR. His...
Charles Nicholas "Nick" Gant III
Dec 6, 2025
Charles Nicholas “Nick” Gant III, age 80, of Brookland, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025. He was born November 19, 1945, in Memphis, Tennessee, and was a 1963 graduate of East High School in Memphis. He proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy.
Nick was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Charliena “Charlie” Prewitt...
Merry Christine Reid
Dec 6, 2025
Merry Christine Reid (Bryant) 86, of Cash, took her last earthly breath on December 6, 2025, and was immediately ushered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, who met her saying “Well done good and faithful servant. Welcome home!” Born on December 25, 1938 in Jonesboro, Christine’s life was a testament to unwavering devotion to family, faith, and community.
A...
Patricia "Patty" Alcorn
Dec 5, 2025
Patricia “Patty” Alcorn, 73, passed away on December 5, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born on May 10, 1952, in St. Louis to James and Ruth Partney.
Patty devoted her life to caring for others. After earning her college degree in nursing, she spent many years serving patients at Harris Hospital, Newport Hospital,...
Shannon Dean East
Dec 5, 2025
Shannon Dean East, 51, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Friday, December 5, 2025. He was born on October 22, 1974, in Jonesboro to William East Jr. and Leslie Fletcher.
Shannon was a member of Nettleton Baptist Church, where he lived out a strong Christian faith and joyfully shared that faith with everyone he met. He graduated from Arkansas State...
Anita Jane Cullins
Dec 4, 2025
Anita J. Nicholson Cullins, 78, went home to be with the Lord, December 4, 2025. She is survived by her husband, Dr. James Cullins, daughters, Jane Tacker (Trav), Adrienne Cullins Bolton (Adrian), grandsons, Zeke Tacker and Ezra Tackers, her caregivers of eight years, Cammie Buckner and Lacey Brown and many nieces and nephews.
She was a member of Central Baptist Church...
Theresa Darlene Cheshier
Dec 4, 2025
Theresa Darlene Cheshier, 62, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on December 4, 2025, at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was born on April 28, 1963, in Osceola, Arkansas to Jarrell and Bonnie Martin.
Theresa devoted her life to caring for others as a nurse before retiring. Outside of work, she found joy in hunting and fishing, spending time with her family, and...
Velma Ehrline Meddleton
Dec 3, 2025
Velma Ehrline (Walker) Meddleton, 82 of Jonesboro, passed from this life on December 3rd, 2025. Ehrline was born on November 16, 1943 in Newport, AR.
Visitation will be held at 9:00am Saturday, December 6th, with a celebration of her life starting at 10:00am at Emerson Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Pastor Spencer Furby of Valley View Church of Christ will be officiating....
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