Obituaries

Jean Gentry

Jun 16, 2024

Ruby Imogene "Jean" Gentry, 88, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center. Born in Tulot, Arkansas, on May 3, 1936, to the late Baudie and Bethel Shempert, Jean lived a rich and fulfilling life as a dedicated homemaker.

An avid reader, Jean especially enjoyed the works of V.C....

Joseph Zacek Jr.

Jun 15, 2024

Joseph Zacek Jr, 76, of Jonesboro passed from this life Saturday June 15, 2024 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born July 14, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois.

Joseph has lived in Jonesboro for almost a year having moved from Grand Junction, Michigan. He was a truck driver for many years and also served our great country...

Ruth Allen Pierce

Jun 15, 2024

Ruth Allen Pierce, 96, of Jonesboro, entered into eternal rest Saturday, June 15th, 2024, at Phil and Flo Jones Hospice House.

She was born in Mount Pleasant, AR, to Loran Craig and May (Campbell) Craig. She attended Mount Pleasant High School and Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway. After marriage, Ruth and husband John moved to Pampa,...

Denver Leon Dudley

Jun 15, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Denver Leon Dudley (1945-2024) announces his very sudden passing on Saturday, June 15, 2024 (Father’s Day weekend), at the young age of 78.

Born and raised in Jonesboro, he overcame many obstacles and graduated from JHS in 1963 (state tennis champ) and ASU in 1967, where he won...

Brenda Sue Mitchell

Jun 14, 2024

Brenda Stone Kimmel Mitchell went to be with the Lord Friday, June 14, 2024, after a lengthy and valiant battle with ovarian cancer.

Brenda was born on May 26, 1950, to Darrell and Hazel Stone.  She was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro and always said there was no place in the world that she would rather live.  ...

Timothy "Ob" Daniels

Jun 14, 2024

Tim passed away peacefully at home with family surrounding him on June 14th, 2024, in Jonesboro Arkansas at the age of 58. He was born October 10th, 1966, in Cash, Arkansas. Tim attended Nettleton Schools class of 1986.

Tim is survived by his loving wife, Nita Weaver Daniels of 35 years; his son, Dalyn Daniels of Jonesboro...

Etta Marie Graham

Jun 14, 2024

Etta Marie Graham, 63, of Bono, died on Friday, June 14, 2024.  She had lived in Bono for over two years, moving there from Jonesboro.  She was born in Jonesboro on June 26, 1960, to Jessie Lee and Etta Mae Hardin. She was of the Baptist belief.  She enjoyed computer work and going to school.  Marie was a student...

Linda Joyce Dismon Brady

Jun 11, 2024

Linda Joyce Dismon Brady, 76, of Jonesboro, passed away on June 11, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center. Linda was born in Champaign-Urbana, IL, on August 29, 1947, to the late John and Laverne Dismon. In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in death by her son-in-law, Kenny Collins; one brother, Melvin Martin “Butch” Jacobs; and one half-brother....

Betty Lou Clayton

Jun 11, 2024

Betty Lou Clayton, 87, of Jonesboro, passed away on June 11 at South Gate Living Center in Caruthersville, MO. Born on July 18, 1936, in Dixie, Arkansas, to the late Marcus and Sarah Bailey, she spent most of her life in Jonesboro after a brief period in Washington DC, where she attended Business School. She was a current member...

Donald G. Stallings

Jun 10, 2024

Donald G. Stallings, 74, of Brookland, died on Monday, June 10, 2024.  He lived most of his life in the Jonesboro/Brookland area.  He was born in Brookland, on February 17, 1950, to Willard George and Marie Stalling.  He worked as a lineman for Craighead Electric for many years.  He served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam...

Linda Diann Landis

Jun 10, 2024

Linda Diann Landis, age 80, of Paragould, departed this life on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 18, 1943, in Lake City, she was the cherished daughter of the late Cecil Aubrey “C.A” and Tolise Bryant Sutterfield.

Linda was a dedicated member of the...

Cecil Wade Daniels

Jun 10, 2024

Cecil Wade Daniels, age 61, of Marmaduke, Arkansas, died June 10, 2024 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Rylee James Hughes

Jun 10, 2024

Rylee James Hughes, 4 months old of Jonesboro passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. She was born January 18, 2024 in Jonesboro. Rylee loved watching basketball with her dad and taking naps with her mom. Her eyes and facial expressions could write a book. Rylee loved her Hedge Hog and Kitty....

Deborah Lynn Uthoff

Jun 8, 2024

Deborah Lynn Uthoff, 72, of Jonesboro, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Ridgecrest Nursing Home. Born on May 14, 1952, in Paragould to the late Duane and Velma Campbell, Deborah spent most of her life in Jonesboro after her early years in Paragould. She was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death...

Durand Gallion

Jun 8, 2024

Durand Gallion, age 58, of Brookland, Arkansas, departed this life on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 21, 1965, in Jonesboro to his loving parents, Jim and Linda Gallion.

Durand went and played football at Jonesboro High School during the late 70s, Nettleton Highschool, and finished up at Brookland...

Vance L. Kibbons

Jun 7, 2024

Vance Leroy Kibbons, 71, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Friday, June 7, 2024, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.

Vance was born in Jonesboro and lived most of his life here. He was a 1970 graduate of Jonesboro High School and attended Arkansas State University. Vance worked much of  his adult life in retail security....

Audrey Louise Miller

Jun 7, 2024

Audrey Louise Miller, a cherished resident of Lake City, Arkansas, peacefully passed away on June 7, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on February 10, 1936, in Red Onion, AR, Audrey was the beloved daughter of Vachel and Opal Taylor.

Audrey's life was one of profound love, dedication, and service to her family. She was preceded...

Bob Gerald Grisham

Jun 6, 2024

Bobby “Daddy Bob” Gerald Grisham, 87, of Black Oak, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2024. He was born on May 29, 1937, outside of Leachville, Arkansas, to B. A. and Nola Grisham.

Bob was a lifelong resident of Black Oak, Arkansas. He was the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Grisham Farms, Incorporated, from 1955 to...

Betty Brickell

Jun 6, 2024

Betty Lou Brickell, 95 of Cordova TN passed away peacefully hand in hand with family on June 6th 2024. She is now with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

She was born in Flint, Michigan May 19, 1929 to the late Dave and Merle Halstead. At the age of 95 she lived an abundant life marked with...

Paulette Lovins

Jun 5, 2024

Paulette Lovins, born on December 23, 1945, in Goobertown, Arkansas, peacefully passed away on June 5, 2024 at the age of 78. She was the beloved daughter of the late John Raymond and Amanda Viola Robinson.

Paulette dedicated 28 years of her professional life to General Electric, where she worked diligently until her retirement. A devout Baptist,...