Obituaries

Sep 2, 2024

J.D. “Jimmy Jay” Davidson, 75, of Jonesboro, died Monday, September 2, 2024, at Lake Side Nursing Center.  He was born in Joiner, Arkansas but spent most of his life in the Jonesboro area.   He was of the Baptist belief.  He was an auctioneer by trade but enjoyed spending time with his family.  Poker was a hobby, especially Texas hold’em...

Sep 2, 2024

Charles Marion Joiner was born December 30, 1942 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Roy Calvin Joiner and Charlene Rains Joiner.  He moved with his family to Patton, Missouri in 1957 and considered it his home town.  Charles graduated from Patton High School.  He attended Freed Hardeman College and graduated from Harding University. Charles received a Master of Social Work...

Sep 1, 2024

Melissa Lee West, 52, of Jonesboro, passed away on September 1, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born in Jonesboro on April 7, 1972, to Evans Myers and Lee Elkins. She is preceded in death by her husband, Cory West; maternal grandparents, Bob and Betty Ann Hurley Gardner; paternal grandparents, Hassel and Mary Wanda...

Sep 1, 2024

Donald Anthony Davis, 95, of Jonesboro passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born February 18, 1929 in Trumann. Don was a farmer all of his life. He started farming when he was 12 and never stopped farming. Don was an Army Veteran. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament...

Sep 1, 2024

John Kahre Hughes Marsh Sr., 46, a lifetime resident of Jonesboro, died Sunday, September 1, 2024, at NEA Baptist Medical Center.  He was born in Jonesboro on February 3, 1978, to John Hughes and Karla Jo Marsh.  He was of the Baptist belief.  He was very proud of the fact he was a sixth-generation brick mason. As an avid...

Sep 1, 2024

Eric Lee Sanders was born on January 1, 1977, in Marianna, AR. to John and Emma Sanders of Jonesboro, Arkansas. Eric was the father of two beautiful girls, a brother, uncle and a friend to many. Enjoying life through helping others and always just a phone call away for his family. At a young age he became a lover...

Aug 31, 2024

Winston Arnell Russell, age 78, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at his home. He was born on August 11, 1946, in Poughkeepsie, Arkansas, to the late Zealand and Cytha Russell.

Arnell was a member of the Washington Avenue church of Christ, where he enjoyed worshipping God with his church family. He...

Aug 29, 2024

Colby Ryan Mitchell passed away due to complications from his Type 1 Diabetes at St. Bernard’s Hospital on August 29, 2024. Colby was born in Jonesboro, AR to Candi Gazaway Mitchell and the late Charles Mitchell, Jr.

Memorial Services will be held Friday, September 6th at 11:30 a.m. at the First Assembly of God church in Pocahontas,...

Aug 26, 2024

Nellie Viola Irene Copeland, 92, of Marmaduke, passed from this life on Monday morning, August 26, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Nellie lived many years in Jonesboro where she worked for St. Bernards Hospital and Frolic Footwear before retirement. Following retirement she moved to Marmaduke to be near family.

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Aug 26, 2024

Brenda Kay Harmon, 74, of Jonesboro, passed away August 26, 2024 at her home. She was born March 29, 1950 in Manila to Earl Pearson and Dessie Needham Pearson.

She grew up in Cardwell, Missouri and graduated from Southland High School in 1969. Brenda then moved to Lake City where she lived until she moved to Jonesboro...

Aug 26, 2024

Earnest Jewel Hicks, 88, of Jonesboro, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. Born on October 3, 1935, in Washburn, Arkansas, to the late Gus and Dolly Hicks, Earnest lived a life marked by hard work, faith, and simple joys.

Earnest was a dedicated member of Central Baptist Church, where he found...

Aug 25, 2024

Bessie Lorene Rogers McEntire was born in Walnut Ridge on October 19, 1922, to Willie and Dona Lynn Rogers.  She lived in Lawrence County until the early 1960s, then moved to Jonesboro, Arkansas where she resided for the remainder of her life.  Her last 9 years were spent at Ridgecrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center as a resident....

Aug 25, 2024

Gene Adams, 69, of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday August 25, 2024 at his home. He was born July 15, 1955 in Jonesboro to the late Verlon Adams and Etta Adams.

Gene has lived in Jonesboro most of his life and was a member of Grace Community Church. Gene was a mechanic and enjoyed fixing things....

Aug 25, 2024

Derrick Wayne Metz, 42, of Bono passed from this life on August 25, 2024 in Walnut Ridge. He was born October 28, 1981 to Virgil Metz and Tammy Mosslander.

Derrick has lived in the area most of his life and enjoyed hunting and fishing. But his greatest joy was spending time with his children and his grandchildren....

Aug 22, 2024

William Donald Chase Coffman, 18, of Bono, passed away on August 22, 2024, in Jonesboro. Born on May 19, 2006, in Southaven, MS, to John Coffman and Michelle Burgess, Chase lived in Bono for the past eight years, having previously resided in Walnut Ridge, Pocahontas, and Albuquerque, NM.

A proud member of Community Fellowship Church, Chase was...

Aug 22, 2024

Ms. Barbara S DeVazier born on June 15, 1941, went to be with her Heavenly Father on August 22, 2024. She is preceded in death by her mother and father. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, two daughters, 1 son, 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She was a member of the Landmark Missionary Baptist church in...

Aug 21, 2024

Douglas Wayne Jenkins Jr. age 45 of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas departed this life August 21, 2024 at his home in Walnut Ridge, Ar. He was born on September 13th, 1978 in Wynne, Arkansas. The son of the late Douglas Sr., and Regina Jenkins.

Doug was preceded in death by his father, Douglas Sr.

He is...

Aug 21, 2024

Shirley Ann Hood, 80, of Jonesboro, passed away on August 21, 2024, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. Shirley was born in Steele, MO, on January 12, 1944, to the late Delmus Underwood and Mildred Reynolds. In addition to her parents, Shirley is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Donald Hood, stepson David Hood, and three siblings....

Aug 20, 2024

Betty Jane Morrison Webb, 98, of Jonesboro, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at St. Bernards. She was born on February 20, 1926, in Hergett, Arkansas, to the late Frank and Mary Morrison, Betty spent her entire life in the Jonesboro area. A devoted and long-time member of Walnut Street Baptist Church, Betty was known for her nurturing...

Aug 19, 2024

Matayo Issaih Harris, 25, of Jonesboro passed away Monday, August 19, 2024 at his home. He was born October 8, 1998 in New Port Richey, Florida. Matayo enjoyed listening to music, playing video games, watching anime and eating his sister’s cooking. He really loved his dog Midnight, who he treated like a daughter and pestering everyone, that was his...