Obituaries

Dec 21, 2023

Linda Lucille Parson, 74, of Jonesboro departed this life on December 21, 2023 at The Green House Cottages of Walnut Ridge. She was born to Harold and Mary Sears Parson on December 19, 1949 in Herdon, Ar.

Linda spent the majority of her life in Jonesboro and worked as a nurse for many years until she became...

Dec 21, 2023

Linda Kay Holeman Wagner Cathey, 83, of Paragould, AR passed away at her home on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Born in Berry, AL on September 22, 1940 to Belton and Mildred Waldrop Holemon, she was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith. Linda loved her family dearly, was a devoted mom to her several fur babies in life, especially...

Dec 21, 2023

Travis Dale Grissom, 47, of Jonesboro,  passed from this life on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Born on March 25, 1976, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to proud parents Rick and Marla Grissom, Travis lived a life filled with compassion, generosity, and an unwavering dedication to helping others. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Marvin and Grace Parish; and...

Dec 20, 2023

Meghan Dion Summitt, 37, of Brookland passed from this life on Wednesday December 20, 2023 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born July 25, 1986 in Jonesboro to Scotty Stevens and Lisa Vaughn Stevens.

Meghan has lived in Brookland all of her life and was a member of the Central Baptist Paragould Campus....

Dec 19, 2023

Caroline June Henry, 83, of Jonesboro, passed away on December 19, 2023 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. June was born in Lake City to the late Fred Hall and Winnie Bryant Hall on August 29, 1940. She was of the Church of Christ belief and attended Valley View Church of Christ. In addition to her parents,...

Dec 19, 2023

Carl J. Stimach, 85, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center.  He was born on June 3, 1938, in Kansas City, Kansas, to John and Emma Stimach.  He moved to Jonesboro in 1964 and farmed in the Valley View Community for several years.  Carl was a member of Herman Baptist Church.  Over the years,...

Dec 18, 2023

Justin Charles Mitchell, 44, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Monday, December 18, 2023 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Born in Fort Worth, Texas on January 17, 1979, his parents are Steve and Jenny Mitchell of Jonesboro. Justin was a member of the First Methodist Church in Jonesboro where he found comfort and life long connections within its walls....

Dec 18, 2023

Dr. James A. DeVazier, Sr., 95, of Jonesboro, died Monday, December 18, 2023 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.  He was born October 21, 1928 in Trumann, Arkansas, but grew up in Forrest City, Arkansas.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 yrs. Judy; by his mother Mrs. Lorene Miller; his father Garland DeVazier;...

Dec 16, 2023

Danny Ray Hopper, 56, a resident of Trumann and former resident of Harrisburg, peacefully departed this world on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at St. Bernard's Medical Center. Born in Sikeston, MO, on April 4, 1967, to the late Andy Hopper and Betty Little.

Danny found solace by the water, enjoying the tranquility of fishing, and displayed a...

Dec 16, 2023

Ivan Ray Lawson, 79, a resident of Jonesboro, formerly of Indiana, peacefully departed this life on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at St. Bernard's Medical Center. He was born on May 30, 1944, in Forest, Indiana, to the late Lynzo and Catherine Lawson.

Ivan was a teacher for 15 years before dedicating his professional life to computer programming...

Dec 15, 2023

John Joseph Stokes, 88, of Jonesboro died December 15, 2023 with his wife, Elizabeth Nelson Stokes, at his side. A native of Memphis, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Edgar Granville Stokes and Virginia Poston Stokes. He was a Christian and attended Baptist churches in Memphis as well as Alabama and Arkansas. He had an excellent bass...

Dec 14, 2023

Martha Wallace Arends, 80, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born February 20, 1943 to the late Milford and Vera Wallace in Harrison, AR.

Martha is survived by her husband, John Warren Arends of Jonesboro, Larry Mark Shannon (Kim) of Hensley, AR, Lisa Shannon Young (Perry) of Trumann, AR and...

Dec 13, 2023

Glenda Dianne Brown, 74, of Jonesboro took her final breath on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center, surrounded by loved ones.

Dianne was born June 1, 1949 in Jonesboro to Raymond ‘R.C.’ and Doris Atkinson. She was a faithful member of Nettleton Baptist Church. She enjoyed traveling, baking, and weekly Bible studies. She demonstrated...

Dec 12, 2023

Carty Richard Rieathbaum, 81, of the Harrisburg Central Community in Poinsett County passed from pancreatic cancer on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born February 5, 1942 in Marked Tree, Arkansas.

Carty was a heavy equipment operator specializing in dragline, crane, and track hoe excavation. He was an avid...

Dec 12, 2023

Jane Wilson, of Jonesboro, departed this world and entered into the arms of Jesus on December 12, 2023, She was born to William and Esther Clairday (Stevenson) on January 29th, 1946, near Bay, Arkansas.

Jane is survived by her four children, Debbie Wicker & Jeff of Jonesboro, Michael Wilson and Tammy of Hartselle, Alabama, Bill Wilson and...

Dec 12, 2023

Tony Randol Bittle, 58, of Jonesboro passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born January 12, 1965 in Jonesboro to Judy Hass and the late Tommy Dale Bittle. Tony was a member of Fairview Missionary Baptist Church where he also served as a Deacon. He was the former Chief of the Valley View...

Dec 11, 2023

Betty Anne Crews, 93, of Jonesboro, passed away on December 11, 2023 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Born on July 19th, 1930, in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Betty was the daughter of William H. and Olga Anne Berry. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and left behind a legacy of love, compassion, and selflessness....

Dec 11, 2023

Christopher John Bearden, 52, of Jonesboro, passed away on December 11, 2023 at his home. He was born on June 2, 1971 in Newport and had lived in Jonesboro most of his life.

When he was 15, Chris moved to Woodbridge, New Jersey with his parents, where he graduated from Woodbridge High School in 1989. He attended...

Dec 10, 2023

Burke C. Gibson was granted his life's desire to be in the presence of His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 10, 2023. Burke was born on October 21, 1923, in the Gilkerson community. Burke joins his family who have gone before him, including his father, William "Wid" Gibson and mother, Martha Belle Gibson Duncan, step-father John Duncan,...

Dec 9, 2023

Aubrey Charles Gregg, 65, of Jonesboro, passed away on December 9, 2023, at St. Bernards Medical Center. Born on January 31, 1958, to the late Charles and Wanda Gregg in Jonesboro, he spent the majority of his life here.

Charlie, as he was fondly known, was an active member of First Methodist Church and Breaking Bonds Ministries,...