Obituaries

Mar 7, 2024

Ervin Willie Lee Braggs, III, 50, of Jonesboro, formerly of Little Rock, passed away March 7, 2024 at his residence. He was born September 8, 1973 in Fort Hood, Texas to Ervin Braggs, II and Levaughn Hill.

Ervin was a member of Greater Center Star Baptist Church in Little Rock and worked at CenterPoint Energy for 25...

Mar 6, 2024

Terry Lynn Deathearge, 66, of O’kean, Arkansas departed this life on March 6, 2024 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Bill and Blanche Deatherage on June 15, 1957 in Walnut Ridge.

Terry was a graduate of Arkansas State University School of Business and spent much of...

Mar 5, 2024

Samuel Lloyd Thompson, 84, of Jonesboro, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born on November 20, 1939, in Monette, to the late Linder and Lorene Thompson. Sam spent his younger years in Monette before eventually settling in Jonesboro in 1977 after residing in Newport.

Sam was...

Mar 5, 2024

Tracy M. Marlar, 35, of Cordova, Tenn., passed from this life on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Jonesboro.

Born in Jonesboro, Tracy was a 2006 graduate of Nettleton High School. She was also a graduate of Arkansas State University and the Baptist Health Sciences University in Memphis with certification in Medical Technology. She presently was a technologist...

Mar 5, 2024

Paula Jane Johnson, aged 67, of Lake City, Arkansas, peacefully passed away on March 5th, 2024.

Born on April 8, 1956, in Columbus, Ohio, Paula was the beloved daughter of Arthur and Jane Crognale. She leaves behind a loving husband, Mitchell Johnson, and a close-knit family. Paula is survived by her 90-year-old mother, Jane Crognale; sister, Bette...

Mar 5, 2024

Regina Kent Clay, 74, of Jonesboro, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Ridgecrest Nursing Center. She was born to the late Curtis and Betty Kent on June 15, 1949, in Memphis, TN. Regina spent the majority of her life in Marked Tree before moving to Jonesboro three years ago.

Regina dedicated 27 years of her...

Mar 5, 2024

David Allen “DJ” Jones, 69, of Powhatan, passed away on March 5, 2024 at UAMS in Little Rock. DJ was born on August 6, 1954 in Walnut Ridge to James Jones and Maedell Tunstill Jones.

DJ served his country in the United States Army and then built his career as a truck driver, retiring after 38 years....

Mar 5, 2024

Mashack Carter, 87, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at NEA Baptist Hospital.  He had lived in Jonesboro for three years, moving here from Benton Harbor, Michigan. He was of the Baptist Belief.  He retired from Bosch Industries.  Things he enjoyed travelling and smoking a good cigar.  He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and...

Mar 5, 2024

Jimmy Royce Emerson, 66, of Jonesboro peacefully journeyed to Heaven surrounded by the love of his family Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at his home. He was born April 10, 1957 in Jonesboro to James Warner and Robbie Evelyn (Barnett) Emerson. Jimmy graduated from Bay High School in 1975. He enlisted in the Arkansas National Guard and proudly served his...

Mar 5, 2024

Margaret Ann Scholl, 88, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born December 17, 1935 in Walnut Ridge to the late Chester and Stella Pearl Haney.

Margaret was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro and was of the Pentecostal belief. She enjoyed being out...

Mar 4, 2024

Danny Lee Collins, 76, of Hoxie, formerly of Jonesboro, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born to the late Sylva and Jewell Collins on August 20, 1947, in Jonesboro. Danny resided in Hoxie for the past 4 years after spending the majority of his life in Jonesboro.

Danny was a...

Mar 1, 2024

Carolyn Sue McDoniel, beloved mom, Nana and Aunt Sue Sue passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 1, 2024.

Sue, as she was known by all, was born October 2, 1936, to Elijah Truman McDoniel and Bertha Mae Cleghorn McDoniel in Evansville, Indiana.

Sue is survived by her only child, a daughter, Kevin Hollingsworth,...

Mar 1, 2024

Willa “Dean” Rudkin, 89, completed her journey to JESUS on March 1, 2024 with her precious daughter, Susan, by her side. She was affectionately known as “Queen Dean” by family who loved her dearly.

Dean was born on August 4,1934, in Bragg City Missouri to Sherman and Bama Morgan. She attended school in Wardell before graduating from...

Mar 1, 2024

Amy Dianne McIntosh, 41, of Lake City, passed from this life on March 1, 2024 at her home. Amy was born in Wynne on September 5, 1982, to Billy Willard and Brenda Martin. In addition to her parents, Amy is preceded in death by her son, Chad McIntosh; and her aunt, Linda Collins.

Amy grew up and...

Feb 29, 2024

David A. Dotson, 74, a lifetime resident of Jonesboro, was died of Thursday, February 29, 2024.  He was born on March 11, 1949, in Nettleton to Thomas and Rosa Lee Dotson.  He served his country in the US Army.  His profession was as a journeyman carpenter.  Even though he lived in Arkansas, he had a love for sailing.  Fishing,...

Feb 29, 2024

Sharon Robinson Rainwater, 78, a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, died Thursday morning, Feb. 29, at St. Elizabeth’s Place in Jonesboro.

Born to C.D. and Inez Robinson on April 18, 1945 in Jonesboro, she spent her life as a Jonesboro resident. Sharon graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1963.

On September 26, 1964 she...

Feb 28, 2024

Bobby Don Dollar, 59, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on February 28, 2024, at his home. Bobby was born in McCroy on February 21, 1965, to the late Donald and Thelma Dollar. In addition to his parents, Bobby is preceded in death by his daughter, Brittany Dollar; close friend, Scott Parker; and his dog, Jax & his cat,...

Feb 28, 2024

Luejean Whittaker, 80, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born on July 26, 1943 to Duel and Betty Price in Pocahontas. Luejean was a homemaker and loved to take care of her family. Some of her favorite times were the moments spent with her family. Luejean had...

Feb 28, 2024

Judy Sue Rodgers, 81, of Lunsford departed this life on Wednesday,February 28, 2024. She was born January 10,1943, to Jesse and Mary Jackson She was of the Baptist belief and a member of Bay First Baptist Church. She worked many years at ADT. She enjoyed watching old westerns, cooking shows, and listening to Daniel O’Donald music.

Preceding...

Feb 27, 2024

Stevey “Steve” Carl Cook, 71, of Bono departed this life on February 27, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Steve was born on September 11, 1952 to Joseph Leroy Cook and Lorene Sears in Jonesboro.

Steve attended Walcott Baptist Church and loved going to church. Some of his favorite pastimes were spending time outdoors...