Obituaries

Jul 12, 2025

Brenda Book Ward, 77, of Jonesboro passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born September 4, 1947 in Jonesboro to the late Hulan and Catty (Wall) Adams. She graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1965. Brenda was a member of Woods Chapel Baptist Church in Brookland. She was employed at...

Jul 10, 2025

Terry Dewayne Puckett, 76, of Imboden, passed away on July 10, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 16, 1948 in Walnut Ridge to Claude “Babe” Puckett and Daisy Jones Puckett.

Terry was a proud United States Army veteran, serving two tours in the Vietnam War. During his military career,...

Jul 8, 2025

Donna Kay Kirksey, 70, of Jonesboro, passed on to Heaven Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at AMMC Hospital in Paragould.  She had lived in Jonesboro since 1967, moving here from Osceola.  She was born in Flint, Michigan, to Bill and Elizabeth Dresbach on October 3, 1954.  Donna was a long-time member of Walnut Street Baptist Church.  She retired from Arkansas...

Jul 6, 2025

Thomas Cloud Griffin, 62, of Bay, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

Cloud was born September 27, 1962, in Little Rock to Thomas and Francis Griffin. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Gil Griffin.

He grew up in Gurdon, Arkansas and...

Jul 6, 2025

Sherry Lynn Adkins, 63, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on July 6, 2025. She was born on June 27, 1962, in Jonesboro to Charles and Delores Johnston.

A graduate of Brookland High School, Sherry moved to Tennessee shortly after graduation, eventually returning to her hometown in the early 2000s.

Sherry had a passion for gardening,...

Jul 5, 2025

Georgia Ester Delores Granger, 87, of Finch, passed away on July 5, 2025 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Delores, lovingly known as Aunt DeeDee to her family and friends, was born on March 1, 1938 in Walcott to Jonas Forkum and Maude Bowman Forkum.

Delores loved gardening and tending to her flower beds. She always...

Jul 3, 2025

“ Different, Not Less .”

Daylen “Dayday” Elijah Thomas, 16, of Jonesboro, passed away on July 3, 2025, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center. He was born on December 20, 2008, in Forrest City, Arkansas, to Tarrangula Thomas and Calvin Thomas.

Dayday was a sweet, respectful son and a protective brother. He was...

Jul 3, 2025

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Patsy Paulette Bishop, lovingly known as “Mammy” to her grandchildren, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, at 4:45 p.m. in Harrison, Arkansas, at the age of 82.

Born August 7, 1942, to James and Pearl Daniels, Paulette was raised in Arkansas and spent most of her adult life in...

Jul 3, 2025

Joyce Marie Burrow, 90, passed from this life on Thursday, July 3, 2025. She was born August 19, 1934 in Moro, Arkansas to the late Otis and Elna Brewer McCluskey.

Joyce has resided in Jonesboro for the last 49 years after coming from Osceola. She was a long-time member of First Baptist Church where she also volunteered...

Jul 2, 2025

Douglas Linn Cousins, lovingly known as “Doug” or affectionately by many as “Cuz,” departed this life on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Regional One Medical Center in Memphis at the age of 71.

Doug was born on July 11, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri, to the late Fred and Marie Cousins. He dedicated his life to service...

Jul 1, 2025

Garold “Garry” L. Casey, 78, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at NEA Baptist Hospital.  He had lived in Jonesboro for over 30 years. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, on May 14, 1947, to Harrell D. “Pat” and Genevieve Irene Casey.  He served his country and retired from the United States Air Force and was a Vietnam...

Jun 30, 2025

Kimberly Scott, 44, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, departed this life on June 30, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center, surrounded by those who loved her. She was born on September 27, 1980, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Anthony and Doris Scott.

Kimberly was of the Baptist faith and was baptized at an early age. She had a deep...

Jun 30, 2025

Mildred C. Gray, 94 years of age, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025 at St Bernard's Hospital, in Jonesboro, AR.

Mildred was born in Newport, Arkansas on October 13, 1930 to the late William Harvey and late Etter Davis Emery. She married Daniel J. Gray (deceased) in 1949.

She was a farmer/land owner throughout...

Jun 25, 2025

Betty Tolice Morris Long, 90, of Newport, passed away on June 25, 2025 at Unity Health in Newport. She was born on December 31, 1934 in Bay to William Henry Sullivan and Grace Inez Seward Sullivan.

Betty spent the last 21 years living in Newport where she attended Emmanuel Baptist Church. She was an animal lover, especially...

Jun 24, 2025

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Clovis Wayne Widener, 82, of Jonesboro, formerly of Blytheville, passed from this life on Tuesday June 24, 2025 at Monette Manor. He was born October 3, 1942.

Wayne lived in Blytheville for over 40 years and was a devoted member of Armorel Baptist Church and helped with prison ministry...

Jun 23, 2025

Frances Marie Whitfield, 88, went to be with the Lord on June 23rd. She was born November 7, 1936 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late William and Ruby Glasscock. Frances was a Little Rock Central High graduate where she thrived in A cappella choir and was known for her infectious smile and laughter. She was a homemaker and...

Jun 23, 2025

Sister Mary Christopher Flowers, a member of the Olivetan Benedictine Sisters of Holy Angels Convent for 75 years, died June 23, 2025. She was 92 years old.

Rachel Ann was born in Ripley, Oklahoma on March 2, 1933, to the late Sam and Ruth Flowers, the eldest of 7 children. The family moved several times in her...

Jun 23, 2025

Jonathan Eric Shane Webb, 43, of Bono, passed away on June 23, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Jonathan was born in Jonesboro on September 8, 1981, to Scott and Rhonda Webb. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Bess Wilson and Dale Tate; his paternal grandfather, Bob Webb; his brother, Jeremy Webb; and his...

Jun 23, 2025

Larry Glenn Dulaney Sr., 79, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home on June 23, 2025. Born February 26, 1946, in Walnut Ridge to Anderson and Juanita Dulaney, Larry lived a long and fulfilling life devoted to his family, friends, and community.

A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Larry was of the Baptist faith. He...

Jun 22, 2025

Freddie Harold Barnett of Jonesboro passed from this life on June 22, 2025, at the age of 80. He was born May 9, 1945 to the late Vern and Bera Barnett. In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles Barnett, Frank Barnett, and Gene Barnett.

Fred is survived by his life...