Obituaries

Mar 12, 2024

Verna Sue Weaver-Daniel, 74, of Jonesboro, passed away March 12, 2024 at her home. She was born on April 19, 1949 in Jonesboro to Herbert Ray Carpenter and Wilma Juanita Roberts.

Sue was a Christian and of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed cooking and drinking coffee. She loved flowers and found joy in caring for her roses....

Mar 10, 2024

Dwight Edward Starks, also known as "Big Ole Bo","Kylon", and affectionately called "Edward" by his grandmother, Mamie Lee Holmes, was born on July 27,1999, in Helena, AR to Stephanie Holmes and Dwight Starks Sr. Bo began his education in Robinsonville Elementary, later moving to Jonesboro and graduating from Jonesboro High School. In 2007, Stephanie married Alfonzo Maddox in holy...

Mar 9, 2024

Evelyn “Meme” Felkins, 79, of Jonesboro passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024 at her home. She was born March 11, 1944 in Sanger, California to the late David and Azalee Sullinger. Evelyn was raised in Delaplaine. She owned Tec Electric with her husband Keith. She worked as a social worker for Scan before retiring from Anheuser Busch. Evelyn enjoyed...

Mar 8, 2024

Paul Nathaniel Ford, II, was born on May 27, 1988, and departed from this life on Friday, March 8, 2024.  He was 35 years old. Nate attended services at The Rock of Northeast Arkansas, Celebrate Recovery, and John 3:16 Ministries. He loved all three of these ministries.

Nate loved spending time with his two boys, Zach Ford...

Mar 8, 2024

Vilas Hendrick Elder, Jr

Vilas was welcomed into the arms of the Lord and reunited with his parents and his Hopey on Friday, March 8, 2024 at St Bernard’s Medical Center. Born to the late Vilas Hendrick Elder, Sr. and Marie Haywood Elder on October 17, 1945, Vilas grew up in Piggott, Arkansas....

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,...