Obituaries

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...

Mar 25, 2024

Roy Lee Gant was born on November 18, 1946 in Harrisburg, Arkansas to Lucy Bell and Andrew Gant Sr. and lived in Weiner, Arkansas. He attended Booker T. Washington high school in Jonesboro, Arkansas and afterwards worked for various local farmers in Weiner until moving to Kansas City, Missouri. There he worked in manufacturing and soon met and married...

Mar 24, 2024

Mary Frances Hoover age 101 died Sunday, March 24th after a very brief stay at the Phil and Flo Jones Hospice House. She had been residing at St Bernard’s Villa Memory Care assisted living for the past 6 years. Mary and her twin sister, Martha, were born on Nov. 2, 1922, in Ashland, MS to Mary Anna Porter and...

Mar 24, 2024

Sandra Steiling, 82, of Jonesboro passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.  She was born March 25, 1941, in Normal, Illinois to Edwin and Agnes Koerner.

Sandra enjoyed being outside, traveling to the beach, and above all, spending time with her family.  Prior to retirement, Sandra worked in various positions for...

Mar 24, 2024

Wilma Loraine Hancock, 90, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Sunday March 24, 2024 at St. Elizabeth’s Place. She was born May 16, 1933 in Corning to the late James and Alma Bergman.

Wilma moved to Jonesboro in 1987 and was a member of Jonesboro Christian Church. In 1973 she graduated from Mississippi State University with...

Mar 22, 2024

Billy Franklin Hampton, 79, of Bay, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 19, 1944, in Marmaduke, Arkansas, to the late Ezekiel and Flora Hampton. Billy spent his childhood in East St. Louis before moving to Jonesboro and eventually settling in Bay, where he lived for...

Mar 22, 2024

Evelyn Aviles Martinez was born on January 4, 1939 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. The daughter of Providencia Martínez y Miguel Aviles. On March 22, 2024, in Jonesboro, AR, at St. Bernards Hospital, surrounded by loved ones, Evelyn passed away. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Carlos, brother Pedro, and sister Iris.

Mar 21, 2024

On March 21, 2024 Joseph David “Joe” Belk II was welcomed into the gates of Heaven.

Born on April 9, 1930 to Harry and Mary Belk, Joe was reared on the family farm located in Lawrence County, Arkansas and graduated from Walnut Ridge High School.

Joe’s love of family, farm and community continued throughout his...

Mar 20, 2024

Belinda Theresa Sturtz, was born on September 22, 1956, in Baltimore, Maryland and longtime resident of Jonesboro, Arkansas. Suddenly on March 20, 2024, she left us and was called home by the Lord as He said to her, “you may now breathe easy my child, and rest pain free”.

Daughter of the late Guy Sturtz and late...

Mar 19, 2024

Glenda Ruth Carr, age 90, passed away from this life March 19, 2024, in Biloxi, MS.  She was born January 10, 1934, in Black Oak, AR.

Glenda was married to Elbert Dean Carr for 69 years.   She leaves behind her daughter, Lou Ann (Mike) Edmonds and Son Mike (Tina) Carr of Long Beach, MS.   Glenda was a...

Mar 19, 2024

Melissa Dione Belcher, 42, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Born on September 9, 1981, in Greenville, Mississippi, she was the cherished daughter of Gary and Louise Chavers.

Melissa began her education at Pace Christian Academy and finished at Nettleton High School, where she...