Obituaries

Jul 13, 2024

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BORN ON 12/02/1957 – DIED ON 07/13/2024

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Jul 13, 2024

Margaret Lydia Thompson, 75, was promoted to heaven on Saturday, July 13, 2024. She was born in Weslaco, TX, and grew up in Donna, TX. She graduated from Donna High School in Donna, TX, and attended Pan Am University in Edinburg, TX. She loved singing to the Lord. She enjoyed baking, knitting, crocheting, crosswords, and find-the-word puzzles.

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Jul 10, 2024

Jimmy Ray Barber, 65, of Oakland, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at his home. He was born March 22, 1959 in Jonesboro to Ray Barber and the late Joyce Stubbs. Jimmy was a carpet installer for most of his career. He worked as a corrections officer in Memphis for several years. Jimmy also was a volunteer fireman...

Jul 10, 2024

Theresa Ruth Grant, 56, of Jonesboro, passed away on July 10, 2024, at The Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, surrounded by her family. Born on December 13, 1967, in Trumann to Oscar and Linda Atchley, she spent her entire life in Northeast Arkansas.

Theresa was a passionate fisherman who enjoyed camping, watching car races and wrestling,...

Jul 9, 2024

Jonathan Drum, 34, of Jonesboro, a disabled Army veteran passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, in Jonesboro. He was born on October 25, 1989, in Torrance, CA, to John Drum and Gie Ponder. Jonathan moved from California to Jonesboro 25 years ago and has been a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Jonesboro.

Jonathan graduated...

Jul 9, 2024

Gwendolyn Violet Whitehead, 83, of Black Oak passed from this life on Tuesday July 9, 2024 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born April 16, 1941 in Caraway to the late W.D. and Mildred Coffman.

Violet has lived in Black Oak all of her life and was a member of the...

Jul 8, 2024

Teri Renea Courville 56, of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away Monday July 8, 2024 at St.Bernards medical center after a courageous battle with heart disease. She was surrounded by her loving family, and she was at peace. born May 18, 1968, she lived life unafraid and in the moment. She leaves behind a legacy of hope, kindness, courage, and refusal...

Jul 7, 2024

Deborah Lee Davis, 66, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at NEA Baptist Hospital. Born on October 13, 1957, in Peoria, Illinois, Deborah lived in Jonesboro for the past 17 years, having moved from her home state of Illinois.

Deborah had a zest for life and a variety of interests that brought...

Jul 7, 2024

Julio Ventura Rocha, 55, of Jonesboro, passed away on July 7, 2024 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Julio was born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico on February 16, 1969 to George Ventura and the late Juana Rocha. In addition to his mother, Julio is preceded in death by his grandparents and Father-in-Law, Ronald Gibson....

Jul 6, 2024

Kathy Lynn “Memaw”, 62, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, July 6, 2024, at her home.  She had lived in Jonesboro since 1978, moving here from Illinois.  She was born in Joliet, Illinois on December 26, 1961, to Ronald and JoAnn Poppleton. She loved game show.  She was either watching game shows, the Razorbacks, girls’ softball, or Cardinals Baseball. Growing up...

Jul 5, 2024

Kathy Paulette Householder, 74, passed away on July 5, 2024 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. Kathy was born on September 14, 1949 in Trumann to JC Bland and Helen Bland. She spent nearly her entire life in the Bay and Lake City areas, where she was a cherished member of the community.

Jul 5, 2024

Karen Kathaleen Dunavant, age 70, of Jonesboro, passed peacefully from this life on Friday, July 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 17, 1953, in Newport, she was the cherished daughter of the late Vernon and Ina Mae Walker.

Karen was a beacon of dedication and compassion, contributing over 20 years of service to...

Jul 2, 2024

Amanda Glenn, 46, of Malvern, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Baptist Hospital in North Little Rock.  She had lived in Malvern for five years, moving there from Brookland, Arkansas.  She was born on June 8, 1978, in Wynne, Arkansas, to Cecil and Linda Glenn.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her son,...

Jul 2, 2024

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Patsa Sue Caldwell Ragsdale, 85, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Patsa was born in Black Oak and lived most of her life in the Lake City area before moving to Jonesboro in 2014. She...

Jul 2, 2024

Guy Collier, 76, of Lake City, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center.  He had lived in Lake City since 1989, moving there from Blytheville.  He was born in Blytheville on July 16, 1947, to Guy and Christine Collier.  He was of the Baptist belief. He retired from Entergy after many years, serving as a journey...

Jul 1, 2024

Barbara Jean Posey, 48, passed away peacefully in her home on July 1, 2024. She was born on February 16, 1976 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Robert and Margarette Posey.

Barbara had a zest for life and a love for simple pleasures. She enjoyed drinking her Coca-Cola, smoking her Mavericks, and watching her favorite TV shows, Power...

Jul 1, 2024

Evelyn Rogers, 94, of Bay, passed from this life on Monday, July 1, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Born in Alabama, Evelyn moved with her family to the Searcy, Arkansas, area in 1940 and then to the Bay area in 1952 where she lived the remainder of her life.  She was...

Jun 30, 2024

Pam Crane, 67, of Jonesboro, died Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.  She had lived in Jonesboro for over 36 years.  She was born on August 13, 1956, in Manila, Arkansas, to Bobby Gene and Joan Acord. She served her country in the US Air Force.  She was proud to be a member of a...

Jun 30, 2024

Billy Wayne Goatcher, 82, of Jonesboro, formerly of Bakersfield, CA, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. He was born on August 8, 1941, in Caddo, OK, to the late Uyless and Lucille Goatcher. Billy moved to Jonesboro in 2005 from Bakersfield, CA, and became a member of the New...

Jun 29, 2024

Ricky Eugene Willison, 59, of Walnut Ridge, passed away on June 29, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born in Thayer, MO, on May 5, 1965, to the late Noel and Claudia Willison. In addition to his parents, Ricky is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Arthur and Maudie Long, and his paternal grandparents,...