Obituaries

Ronald "Ron" Phillip Casillas Ii

Jun 29, 2024

Ronald “Ron” Phillip Casillas II, 70, of Bono formerly of Collinsville, Illinois passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born June 20, 1954 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Ronald Casillas I and Betty Reid. Ron spent 20 years in the United States Air Force. Ron enjoyed working on cars and motorcycles....

Jane Fietz Stepka

Jun 27, 2024

Jane Fietz Stepka, 88, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024, in her room at her home away from home, The Green House Cottages at Poplar Grove in Little Rock.

Jane was born on March 2, 1936, in Jonesboro, where she was raised and spent the majority of her life. She attended Jonesboro Public Schools through high...

Harold Ray Simpson

Jun 27, 2024

Harold Ray Simpson, 82, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House with his family by his side. Born to the late Guy and Elmira Simpson on February 7, 1942, in Brookland, Ray was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro and a member of Family Fellowship Baptist Church.

Ray’s main hobby throughout his...

Alfrieda Joyce Hollihan

Jun 27, 2024

Alfrieda J. Hollihan, 77, of Trumann, died Thursday, June 27, 2024.  She was born in Trumann on September 24, 1946, to Stanley and Elsie Peeler.  She had lived in Trumann most of her life. She was of the Baptist belief.  She worked as a payroll clerk at Roach Manufacturing until she retired.  In addition to loving Cardinal’s baseball games,...

Ricky Don Whittingham

Jun 26, 2024

Ricky Don Whittingham, 65, of Bono, died Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center.  He lived most of his life in the Bono area.  Ricky was born on March 7, 1959, in Jonesboro, to Herbert and Louise Whittingham. He worked as a Sears repairman for over 33 years. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed time with...

Lois Iva Purnell

Jun 26, 2024

Lois Iva Purnell, 97, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully in her home. Born on October 10, 1926, in New Madrid, Missouri, to the late John and Ora Wallace, she spent her childhood in Caraway, Arkansas. Lois resided most of her life in Jonesboro and was of the Baptist faith. She was a dedicated member of the Ladies Auxiliary of...

James "Randy" Randall Shannon

Jun 25, 2024

James Randall "Randy" Shannon, 62, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, departed this life on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Born on May 30, 1962, to the late James "Jim" D. Shannon and Judy Waddell in Jonesboro, Randy grew up with a zest for life and a heart full of love.

Randy attended Westside High School in Jonesboro,...

Mary Ellen Pulley

Jun 24, 2024

Mary Ellen Pulley, 90, of Jonesboro, died Monday, June 24, 2024, at her home.  She was born near Lake City on July 2, 1933, to Norman and Maggie Tiner.  She lived most of her life in the Lake City and Jonesboro area.  She was a member of the Grace Missionary Baptist Church. She loved to cook and excelled at...

Zach Ryan Nickell

Jun 24, 2024

Zachary Ryan Nickell, 19, of Bono, departed this life on June 24, 2024, at St. Bernard's Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 17, 2004, in Jonesboro, Zachary's life was filled with dedication, passion, and love for those around him.

In 2022, Zach proudly joined the United States National Guard, achieving the rank of...

Thomas Michael Mckinley

Jun 23, 2024

Thomas Michael McKinley, age 60, of Jonesboro, AR, died June 23, 2024. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Zachary "Zach" Seth Hutchison

Jun 22, 2024

Zachary “Zach” Seth Hutchison of Bono, departed this life on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at the St. Bernard’s Medical Center at the age of 34. Zach was born on January 15, 1990 to Rick Hutchison and Debra Butterfield in Jonesboro.

Zach has lived most of his life in the Jonesboro area and has spent the last few...

Jewell Dickey Barnes

Jun 21, 2024

Jewell Barnes, 61, of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away Friday, June 21,2024 at Saint Bernard’s Hospital. She was born September 11, 1962, in Bono, Arkansas to Ida and Melvin Dickey. Jewell was devoted to her family and was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Jewell is survived by Michael Barnes Sr., her husband of 45 years, her daughter...

Billy Franklin Moses

Jun 20, 2024

Billy Moses, 68, of Memphis, Tennessee passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Methodist North Hospital. He was born March 24, 1956 in Munford, Tennessee to the late Bill Moses and Janie Jarvis. Billy loved his family and was a dad to many. He took care of his mom for many years before her passing.

In addition...

Ronnie Joe Johnson

Jun 20, 2024

Ronnie Joe Johnson, 74, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, June 20, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  He was born on June 28, 1949, in Turrell, Arkansas to Ollis and Lucy Johnson.  He had lived in Jonesboro since 1977.  He was of the Baptist belief.  He mostly enjoyed being around family and playing with his grandchildren.  That...

Mary Lou West

Jun 19, 2024

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Mary Lou West, 77, of Hamilton, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 1, 1947, in Hamilton, Alabama, to the late Newt and Macie Ables. Known for her vibrant spirit and kind heart, Mary Lou was a beloved mother,...

Gary "Curly" Dewayne Stevens

Jun 19, 2024

Gary Dewayne "Curly" Stevens, age 68, of Higden, Arkansas, formerly of Cash, departed this life on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born on July 25, 1955, to the late Bennie and Grace Stevens in Monette, Arkansas.

Gary, known fondly as "Curly" by his friends and loved ones,...

Clyde E. Coleman

Jun 19, 2024

Clyde E. Coleman died Wednesday, June 19th at the age of 99.

Clyde was born January 9, 1925 in Waldo, Arkansas, but grew up in Eudora, Arkansas. Clyde worked for AT&T from High School till he retired in 1986.  He met his wife, Jeanne Haynes Coleman, at AT&T.  After their marriage, they moved to Jonesboro where he...

Ann King Tapp

Jun 18, 2024

Ann King Tapp, 88, of Grubbs, Arkansas died on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Ann graduated from Tuckerman High School in 1951 when she was 15 years old.  She retired from Farm Credit in 1989 after thirty-eight years of employment, and was a member of the Grubbs Church of Christ.

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Betty Lou Smith

Jun 17, 2024

Betty Lou Smith, 85, of Trumann, died on Monday, June 17, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born in Nettleton, Arkansas on April 16, 1939, to Bert and Ethel Griffin.  She had lived in Jonesboro since 2013, moving here from Yucaipa, California.  She was of the Baptist belief.  Working with arts, crafts, and in...

Jean Gentry

Jun 16, 2024

Ruby Imogene “Jean” Gentry, 88, of Jonesboro,  passed from this life on Sunday June 16th 2024 at St.Bernards Medical center.  Born in Tulot Arkansas on May 3rd 1936, to the late Baudie and Bethel Shempert, Jean lived a rich and fulfilling life as a Homemaker and loving mother to her Two beautiful children Terry Riley and her daughter.

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