Obituaries
Casey Fortson
Aug 4, 2026
James "Casey" Fortson, 43, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, in Memphis. He was born on February 24, 1983, in Jonesboro to Randy Fortson and Cindy Rash Wimberley.
Casey was a devoted husband, daddy, son, brother, and friend whose greatest joy in life was his family. He and his wife, Katie, were faithful members of Bay...
Glenn Kevin Joiner
Aug 4, 2026
Glenn Joiner, 66, of Jonesboro departed this world on August 4th, 2026 at 10:14 pm. He was preceded in death by his wife, Becky Barch Joiner; his mother, Mary Alice Joiner and his father, Colen Dean Joiner. He is survived by four children, Roy Crews, Ashley Berry, Blake Richmond and Chris Barch. Seven grandchildren, Cole Crews, Jordan Cantwell, Dana Cantwell,...
Carrie Belinda Fife
Aug 3, 2026
Carrie Belinda Fife, 57, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, departed this life on Monday, August 3, 2026, at St. Bernards Medical Center.
Born on October 20, 1968, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, Carrie was the daughter of the late Earl and Barbara Pipkin. She worked over twenty years with her Quad Graphics family and dedicated her last 13 years to serving others as the Sterile...
Jack H. Kimbrough
Aug 3, 2026
Jack H. Kimbrough, 94, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026. He joins in heaven his parents, Helen and Glenn Kimbrough, and daughter, Dana Porter. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Bonnie, and children Tina Harlin (Daniel), Graham Kimbrough (Robin), Genevieve Fulks (Blake), and Ryan Kimbrough.
Jack was born in Topeka, Kansas, on September 7, 1931....
Dural Lewis Culbreath
Aug 2, 2026
Dural Lewis “Pepaw” Culbreath, 81, of Paragould, lived in Jonesboro most of his life until moving to Paragould 10 years ago. He was born in Lake City, Arkansas on July 5, 1945, to Earl Lewis Culbreath and Pearl Mae Hoke Culbreath. He married Dailene Hawkins on December 7, 1962, and were married for 47 years, until her death in August...
Anita Louise Yarbrough
Aug 2, 2026
Anita Louise Yarbrough, 94, of Jonesboro, died peacefully, Sunday, August 2, 2026, at NEA Baptist Hospital with her family by her side. She was born April 10, 1932 to Donald and Wilma Falls Griffin.
A native and life-long resident of Jonesboro, Anita was a 1950 graduate of Valley View High School. She played basketball for the Blazers. She was a homemaker...
Bill Boman Hutcheson
Aug 2, 2026
Bill Boman Hutcheson, 73, a lifelong resident of Bono, died Sunday, August 2, 2026, at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee, to Arnal and Mardel Hutcheson on November 10, 1952. He was of the Christian belief. Bill retired from Hytrol after 30 plus years. He loved working in the yard and bushhogging. In his younger days,...
Betty Jo McElrath
Aug 1, 2026
Betty Jo McElrath, 94, departed this life on August 1, 2026, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 14, 1932, to Wiley and Maudie Coomer in Benton, Kentucky.
Betty dedicated many years of service as a custodian at Westside School, where she worked faithfully until her retirement. She also enjoyed...
Gary Reeves
Jul 31, 2026
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Gary George Reeves, 81, passed away on July 31, 2026, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, leaving behind a legacy built on faith, family, hard work, and generosity. He was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and his faith guided the way he lived, loved, and served others throughout his life.
Born on September...
James Everett Adams, Jr.
Jul 30, 2026
James Everett (Eddie) Adams, 76 of Jonesboro departed this life at home on July 30, 2026, after an extended illness. He was born December 6, 1949, to his late parents, Ed and Juanita Adams in Caruthersville, Missouri.
He is survived by his wife Mary of 53 years and two sons, Josh Adams (Elsa) of Los Angeles, California and Jake Adams (Blake)...
Betty Phillips Bingham
Jul 30, 2026
With great joy, Betty Bingham went to be with her Lord on July 30, 2026. She was born June 10, 1941 to Ray and Hilda Phillips. She was married to Herbert Shaw Bingham for 49 years and they had one daughter, Lesley V. Bingham.
Mrs. Bingham graduated from Marked Tree High School, then earned a BSE from Ouachita Baptist University. She...
Mack Rose
Jul 29, 2026
Mack Rose, 13, of Brookland, Arkansas, departed this life on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Born on April 20, 2013, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Mack brought joy to everyone who knew him. He was preparing to enter the eighth grade at Brookland School and was a member of Central Baptist Church in Paragould.
Mack had a deep love for the outdoors...
Douglas Taggart
Jul 27, 2026
On July 27, 2026 Rev. Douglas Taggart Sr peacefully gained his wings at Saint Bernard’s Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas with his loving family by his side.
Douglas Taggart Sr. was born on November 6, 1958 in Forrest City, Arkansas to Lee and Mary Taggart Sr. He was the oldest of 8 children. Douglas accepted Christ at an early age at Prosperity...
Dewey Leon Burkhart
Jul 26, 2026
Dewey Leon Burkhart, of Jonesboro, AR, passed away peacefully at Saint Bernard’s Medical Center, Jonesboro, AR, with his loving family by his side. Born in Stewart County, TN, Leon was the son of the late Dewey and Naomi Grizzard Burkhart. He was a highly skilled tool and die maker at Metal Forge, formerly Thun, Inc., in Clarksville, TN, and retired...
Jerry Glendon Modisette
Jul 25, 2026
Jerry Glendon Modisette, 44, of Searcy passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born November 25, 1981 in Shreveport, Louisianna to the late Samuel and Loretta Modisette. He enjoyed electronics, working on computers and spending time with family.
Survivors include his sons, Joshua Schaefer of Ohio and Zeke Modisette of Willard, North Carolina; a sister,...
Marcella Ann Hale
Jul 24, 2026
Marcella Ann Hale, 85, of Lake City passed from this life on Friday, July 24, 2026 at her home. She was born September 10, 1940 in Caraway to the late Buford and Mabel Adams.
Marcella has lived in Lake City for most of her life and was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Lake City. She enjoyed doing jigsaw...
William Larry Sharp
Jul 24, 2026
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William Larry Sharp, 78, of Jonesboro, passed away on July 24, 2026, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born in Jonesboro on October 1, 1947, to the late William Staton and Dorothy Harriett Sharp. In addition to his parents, Larry is preceded in death by his nephews, Mark Johnson and Brian Johnson.
Larry was born and raised...
Linda Sue Jones
Jul 22, 2026
Linda Sue Jones, 63, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026. She was born on September 3, 1962, in Monette, Arkansas.
Linda was of the Baptist faith and found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She loved spending time fishing, cherished her beloved dogs, and treasured every moment shared with her family. Her warm heart, gentle spirit,...
David Brown
Jul 21, 2026
David Preston Brown, 60, of Swifton, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. He was born on September 15, 1965, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Claude and Alene Brown. David enjoyed hunting and fishing in his younger years and appreciated the time he spent outdoors. He is survived by his son, Drew Brown of Paragould; his daughter, Nicole Scott...
William Howard Stanley
Jul 20, 2026
William Howard Stanley, 77, of Jonesboro, passed away on July 20, 2026, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born in Jonesboro on November 14, 1948, to the late William and Pearl Stanley. In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Douglas Stanley; his sister, Betty Jo Moore; and his beloved...
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