Obituaries

Apr 3, 2024

John “Warren” Arends, 76, of Jonesboro passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at his home.  He was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to the late Joseph Arends and Frances Arends Brannon.

Warren was a 1965 graduate of Malden High School.  He retired after over 40 years in the banking industry.  Warren was a member of the First...

Apr 3, 2024

Glenn Joseph Leonard, 90, of Jonesboro, left this life Wednesday April 3, 2024 at Craighead Nursing Center. He was born March 3, 1934 in Damascus, Arkansas to the late Jim and Mary Leonard.

Glenn spent most of his life living in Aubrey, Arkansas and was a faithful member of the Aubrey church of Christ.

He...

Apr 2, 2024

Jimmie "Jim" Dale Brown of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed from this life on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House at the age of 85. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Ina Mae (Linn) Brown; his children Lance Brown and wife Marty, Tracy (Brown) Foster and husband Gil and grandchildren Dylan...

Apr 2, 2024

Michael Lynn “Mike” Smith, 76, of Fort Worth, Texas passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Arkansas Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born February 22, 1948 in Newport to the late Bynum B. and Esther Smith. Mike grew up in the Gourdneck community in Jackson County He was a member of the Church of Christ. Mike attended...

Apr 2, 2024

Henry Adams Kirtland Jr., a man of adventure and dedication, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at the age of 95. Born on July 16, 1928, in Nashville, Tennessee, Henry was the son of the late Henry Kirtland Sr. and Elizabeth Kirtland.

Henry's life was characterized by a love for aviation and an adventurous spirit....

Apr 1, 2024

Wayne Coots, 83, of Jonesboro, passed away on April 1, 2024 at his home. He was born in Cash on March 5, 1941 to Marvin Coots and Ethel McQuay Coots.

Wayne graduated from Cash High School in 1960 and was of the Church of Christ belief. He loved his work and retired from Colson Caster after 46...

Apr 1, 2024

Imogene Rawls, 97, of Bay, passed away on April 1, 2024, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 5, 1926, to the late William Jess and Ruby O. Davis in Broseley, Missouri.

Imogene worked for Singer Manufacturing in Trumann as an inspector until her retirement. After retirement “Im” enjoyed working with her husband Junior...

Mar 31, 2024

Barbara Ann Hope of Jonesboro, 84, passed away on Easter morning, March 31, 2024. She was born on October 20, 1939, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the only child of Charles Arthur and Reta Cutrell Chalfant.

Barbara was deeply loved by all who knew her. Her most beloved role and accomplishment in life were her children and family....

Mar 31, 2024

Danny Mayfield, 68, a lifelong resident of Weiner, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at the Phil and Flo Jones Hospice House. He was born in Jonesboro on January 1, 1956, to the late Willie and Gladys Mayfield.

After graduating high school, he attended Southern State Technical Institute in Camden, AR, and received an associate...

Mar 30, 2024

Billy Gene Levins, 82, left this life Saturday, March 30, 2024 at his home in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Bill was born at home June 7, 1941 in the Finch community of rural Greene County to Ernest Sylvester Levins and Retha Baugh Levins.

Bill surrendered to the Lord early in life and was a member of the...

Mar 29, 2024

Larry J. Harrison, age 87, entered the gates of glory on March 29, 2024 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born to Travis and Rentha Harrison on July 16, 1936 at his maternal grandparents’ home in Thomaston, Georgia.

Larry was always industrious and, as a young boy, sold peaches and pushed an ice...

Mar 29, 2024

Barbara Blanchard, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 29, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born in Egypt, Arkansas, on January 13, 1940, to Hubert Howard Blanchard and Van Gene Martin Blanchard.

Barbara is survived by her four children: Louis Christopher Munos, Catherine Marie Munos, Charles Victor Munos, and Craig Martin Munos; daughter-in-law Laura Munos;...

Mar 28, 2024

Glenda Faye Lawson, 81, of Paragould departed this life on March 28, 2024 at the Greenhouse Cottages of Belle Meade in Paragould. She was born on March 4, 1943 to the late J.B. Anderson and Maxine Lawson in Paragould.

Glenda had spent all of her life in Paragould and enjoyed collecting all kinds of antiques. She loved...

Mar 28, 2024

Carl Goforth, 67, a lifetime resident of Jonesboro, died Thursday, March 28, 2024, at NEA Baptist Hospital.  He was born on July 29, 1956, in Jonesboro to Marvin and Maxine Goforth. He was of the Christian belief.  He was the Owner/Operator of Goforth Gas Station and Wrecker Service. In his younger days, he enjoyed playing softball and being a...

Mar 28, 2024

Daniel Wayne Fisher, 79, of Ravenden, passed from this life on Thursday, March 28, 2024, finding peace at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Born on December 5, 1944, in Indiana, he was the cherished son of the late Louis and Irene Fisher.

Daniel led a distinguished career, serving his country with honor in the Air...

Mar 28, 2024

Miss Rita Kaye Smelser was born July 29th, 1953 in St Louis Mo, she passed away from this life on March the 28th ,2024 at Piggott Community Hospital to rejoin her father Lehman H. Smelser her mother Emma Sue Mason Smelser her brother Jasper Eugene Smelser and many extended members.

Rita Kaye was a resident at NHC...

Mar 27, 2024

Jonesboro, AR – Dale Sharp, 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born on December 19, 1932, in Ash Flat, Arkansas, to the late Guy and Opal Sharp.

Dale led a remarkable life, marked by service, entrepreneurship, and a passion for adventure. He retired from...

Mar 27, 2024

Lyle Darby, 72, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born in Fort Sill, Oklahoma on December 7, 1951 to Harry and Bettie Darby.  He has lived in Jonesboro since 1970, moving here from Omaha, Nebraska.  He was of the Catholic belief.  Lyle served his country in the US Air Force.  He...

Mar 25, 2024

Patricia Jane Benton, 83, of Paragould, formerly of Trumann, passed away on March 25, 2024. She was born on March 17, 1941 in Fort Smith to Ralph W. Tapp and Lola Elizabeth Barrett Tapp.

Pat called Northeast Arkansas home since 1957 and was a faithful member of Grace United Baptist Church in Paragould. Pat loved crafting, card...

Mar 25, 2024

Donald Bogard, 93 of Jonesboro, died on Monday, March 25, 2024.  He was born in McClelland, Arkansas to William and Oma Bogard.  He served his country in the US Navy during the Korean War.  He retired after many years of service as a delivery driver for Wonder Bread.  He enjoyed fishing and working in his yard.  He always took...