Obituaries

Feb 27, 2024

Carl F. Williams Jr., 65, a life long resident of Jonesboro, died February 27, 2024, at his home. He was born in Jonesboro on August 3, 1958, to Carl Frank Williams Sr., and Sarah Williams. He was a believer and follower of Jesus Christ. He spent many hours   reading his Bible, building his relationship with God, and enjoying praise...

Feb 27, 2024

Charlotte Nell Eddington of Paragould passed from this life on February 27, 2024 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  Charlotte was born on July 30, 1934 to Jack and Nell Felkins in Spadra, Arkansas.  Charlotte spent her entire adult life as a volunteer and advocate for people with disabilities.  She contributed to the founding of the John...

Feb 27, 2024

Ollie Ann Hall, 90, of Jonesboro, died peacefully, Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House with her family by her side. She was born January 9,1934 to Donald and Wilma Falls Griffin.

A native and life-long resident of Jonesboro, Ollie Ann was a 1951 graduate of Valley View High School. She played...

Feb 26, 2024

John Howard Headrick, 90, of Bay, passed from this life on February 26, 2024, at his home. Howard was born in Swifton on January 11, 1934, to the late William and Nonie Headrick. In addition to his parents, Howard is preceded in death by 3 brothers, 3 sisters, and 1 daughter.

Howard was a lifelong resident of...

Feb 26, 2024

Nancy Carolyn Elrod Haynes, 91, of Jonesboro passed from this life into eternal glory on Monday February 26, 2024, at 7 p.m. at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.  She was born April 5, 1932, in Little Rock, AR, to Edwin Fay and Mary Gladys Hall Elrod.

Nancy graduated from Jonesboro High School and Arkansas State...

Feb 26, 2024

Janelle G. Seat, 71, of Jonesboro, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 26, 2024.  A life-long resident of Jonesboro, she was born on August 1, 1952, to Claude and Brownie Gibson.  She served her community as a pastor’s wife and was a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church.  She was an active member of Women’s...

Feb 25, 2024

Royal C. Stokes, 84, of Jonesboro, passed from this life to his Heavenly reward on Sunday, February 25, 2024.  He was a lifetime resident of Jonesboro, and was born in June 2, 1939, to Fred and Julie Stokes.  Royal was a member of the Herman Baptist Church.  He served in country in the US Navy d

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Feb 25, 2024

Tammy Renee Robbins, 57, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.

Born in Trumann, Tammy lived all of her life in Jonesboro and was a 1984 graduate of Nettleton High School.  Tammy was a homemaker and formerly worked in emergency medicine and the telecommunications profession.

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Feb 23, 2024

“Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.”

Margie D. Jackson succumbed to the effects...

Feb 23, 2024

Aaron Searcy, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, formerly of Boron, California unexpectedly passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 at his home. He was born September 28, 1971 in Anniston, Alabama to Butch and Vieata Searcy. He grew up in Farmington, New Mexico where he exceled in baseball and football which formed a passion for sports with his dad. He then moved...

Feb 22, 2024

Lisa Marie Armstrong, 48, of Paragould passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024 at her home. She was born November 2, 1975 in Jonesboro. Lisa enjoyed listening to music, traveling and spending time with family. Everyone who knew her knew how much she loved her dog and her grandbabies.

Lisa was preceded in death by her father, Gomer...

Feb 21, 2024

Steven Lee Croom, 74, of Jonesboro passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Regional One Health in Memphis. He was born February 28, 1949 in Walnut Ridge to the late Gardner and Melverine Lantz Croom.  Steve served in the Navy during Vietnam and enjoyed his time being stationed in Japan. He enjoyed working on cars, being outside, working in...

Feb 20, 2024

Lynda Pearrow Lester was born on October 19, 1951 in Helena, Arkansas to Fritz Pearrow and Alma Downie. She had two sisters, Joyce McKay and Andi Ray. She grew up in Chula Vista, California, then moved to Arkansas to raise her twin boys, James and Jonny. A couple of years later she had a baby girl, Sami.

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Feb 20, 2024

Dr. Rodney Floyd Carmack, 67, born on October 4, 1956, in Kennett, Missouri, left this world on February 20, 2024, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was the beloved son of William Q. and Hettie Carmack.

Rodney's professional journey was marked by dedication and expertise. For 20 years, he served as an accountant for Anheuser Busch in...

Feb 20, 2024

Clara “Sharlene” Johnson, 58, of Bono passed from this life on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. She was born to the late Luther and Mary Moss on February 5, 1966 in Memphis. Sharlene was of the Baptist belief and enjoyed everything outdoors, from gardening and watching her hummingbirds to traveling with her significant other, Richard. She also enjoyed spending time...

Feb 19, 2024

Mary Ruth Scholes, 94, of Jonesboro, died Monday, February 19, 2024.  She was born on February 3, 1930, in Conway, Arkansas to W.A. and Ada Morgan.  She was preceded in death by her parents, six brothers, Vernon, Noel, Elmer, Garlon, A.W. Jr., and Samuel; Three sisters, Elsie Tucker, Edna Mae McGough and Ruby Thompson Norris, her husband, Carl for...

Feb 16, 2024

Frederick “Fred” Mark Lipscomb, 68, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, in Jonesboro Arkansas. He was born in Little Rock Arkansas on November 11, 1955 to James Wood “Pete” Lipscomb of England, Arkansas and Emma Sedley Izard Lipscomb, of England and Jonesboro Arkansas. Fred was predeceased by his parents and his older brother James “Jimmy” Izard Lipscomb of...

Feb 13, 2024

Jimmy Terrell, 71, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at his residence.

Jimmy was born in Newport and lived most of his life in the Jonesboro area. He was of the Methodist faith, a 1970 graduate of Jonesboro High School, and a U.S. Army veteran. Following discharge from his military service, Jimmy...

Feb 13, 2024

Bernice Maglothin Bates died at Craighead Nursing Center on February 13, 2024, at the age of 91.  She was born in Lake City to her parents Dessie and Arthur Lane.  They lived in and around Trumann and she graduated from Trumann High School in 1950.  She married her high school sweetheart, Ezra Maglothin and they were married over 25...

Feb 12, 2024

Hunter Allen, 28, a lifetime resident of Jonesboro, died Monday, February 12, 2024.  He was a member of the Word Baptist Church of Jonesboro.  He loved being outdoors spending time hunting, especially duck hunting.  Spending time with his family and his children was very important to him.  He had a way of making everybody around laugh and smile.  He...