Obituaries
Patsy Joann Swanner
Aug 30, 2026
Patsy Joann Swanner, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on August 30, 2026 at the age of 88.
Patsy was born Patsy Joann Carter on January 15, 1938, in Alicia, Arkansas, to Ruth and James Carter. She retired from Thomas & Betts and DuPont.
Pat had a love for people and especially enjoyed...
Jaime Valencia
Aug 29, 2026
Jaime Valencia, 58, of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home on August 29, 2026, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. He was born on September 22, 1967, in Harlingen, Texas, to Natividad and Beatriz (Lopez) Valencia. Jaime was born and raised in Harlingen and later made Paragould his home in 2004.
Jaime married his high school...
Tara Wesley Bodeker
Aug 29, 2026
Tara Wesley Bodeker, age 49, passed away on August 29th in Jonesboro, AR at the Flo and Phil Hospice House. Tara was born on March 15th, 1977, to Larry and Nikki Bodeker. Tara was a beautiful soul who spread kindness and love to everyone she met. She was an avid reader, a devoted Star Wars fan, and a faithful Christian....
Kurt William Schuchardt
Aug 29, 2026
Kurt William Schuchardt, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, surrounded by his family.
Kurt was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to Bob and Rose Schuchardt. In 1969, he and his family moved to Jonesboro, Arkansas, which he would proudly call home for the remainder of his life. Jonesboro was where...
James Floyd Stewart
Aug 29, 2026
James Floyd Stewart, 89, of Lake City, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29th surrounded by the love of his family. A lifelong resident of Lake City, James was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, and faithful servant of his church and community.
James was a lifelong member of Lake City United Methodist Church, where he had been a...
Wilmer Lee "Bill" Shelton
Aug 27, 2026
Wilmer Lee “Bill” Shelton, 71, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at his home. He was born on December 19, 1954, in Jonesboro to Thomas Shelton and Velma Broadaway Edmonds. Bill was a proud veteran of the US Army having served during Vietnam.
Bill was a skilled welder and took great pride in his work. He...
Linda Carol Lawrence
Aug 27, 2026
Linda Carol Lawrence, 84, of Fisher, passed from this life on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born on January 30, 1942, in Manila, Arkansas, to Jewel and Martha Gray.
Linda spent most of her adult life in Fisher, where she moved in 1966. She was known for her strong faith in Jesus,...
Holly Ann Widick
Aug 27, 2026
Holly Ann Caton Widick, daughter of the late George Owen and Marianne (Ankrum) Caton, was born December 20, 1965 in Howell County, Missouri. She left this world on August 27, 2026 at the age of 60 years, 8 months and 7 days. Holly grew up in the Hutton Valley area and attended school in Willow Springs, Missouri. Throughout her life,...
John Walter Palmer, Jr.
Aug 26, 2026
John "Jack" Walter Palmer Jr., 61, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on August 26, 2026, in Jonesboro.
Jack was born on December 8, 1964, in Jacksonville, Florida, to John Walter Palmer Sr. and Nancy L. Davis. He spent his life building meaningful relationships with family and friends and was known for his kind heart, generous spirit, and willingness to help anyone...
Roy Mayfield Bayne Jr.
Aug 26, 2026
Roy Mayfield “Buddy” Bayne, of Bono, Arkansas, passed away on August 26, 2026.
Buddy was born July 27, 1946, to Roy M. Bayne and Lucille Cox and grew up in Greenwood, South Carolina. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy.
While stationed in Guam in 1969, Buddy met Dena who would become his best friend. Life would take them...
Robin Ann Prince
Aug 25, 2026
Robin Ann Prince, 72, of Bono, formerly of Trumann, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born on October 4, 1953 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Robin was a member of Grace Point Church, where she enjoyed worshipping and fellowship with friends. She was industrious and owned and operated a transportation brokerage business with her husband,...
Larry Fay Wortham
Aug 24, 2026
Larry Fay Wortham entered into his heavenly home on August 24, 2026. He was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas on September 15, 1946 to Fay and Sallie Wortham.
Larry was a graduate from Cash High School, Class of 1964. He attended Arkansas State University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in 1968. Larry devoted his life to farming. He...
Henry Dean "HD" Finch
Aug 23, 2026
Henry Dean “HD” Finch, 83, of Jonesboro, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born September 10, 1942 in Black Oak to the late Irish and Nina Finch. HD was a 1960 graduate of Monette High School. He served in the Arkansas Army National Guard. HD farmed most of his life and along with...
Rebecca Lucile Spray
Aug 21, 2026
Rebecca Lucile Spray was born January 16, 1982 to Tommy and Brenda Spray in Little Rock, Arkansas. She left this world on August 21, 2026. Rebecca loved spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandbabies. She enjoyed going to casinos, shopping and the finer things in life. Rebecca attended the Trumann School District.
She was preceded in death by...
Michael David Allen
Aug 20, 2026
In Loving Memory of Michael David Allen
July 6, 1967 – August 20, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael David Allen, age 59, who departed this life on August 20, 2026 at Regional One Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee. Michael was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, and friend. He cherished his family...
Margaret J. Moody
Aug 19, 2026
Margarita J. Moody, lovingly known as Margaret, was born on April 14, 1943, in Mexico City. She passed away peacefully surrounded by the family she loved so dearly.
Margarita was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James V. Moody, and her parents, Chester and Nina Knox.
She is survived by her sister, Nona Poole; her daughters, Casey (Steve) Trevizo, April (Ernest)...
Milly Troup Bishop Krutz
Aug 18, 2026
Mildred (Milly) Troup Bishop Krutz, 95, of Berryville, went home to be with Jesus on August 18, 2026. She was born to Rhinard and Vera Troup on March 23, 1931, in Harbor Springs, MI. She grew up there and moved to Jonesboro, AR, in 1950, where she married and raised her family. Milly was of the Baptist faith and was...
Thomas "Tommy" Lee Hancock
Aug 18, 2026
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Thomas “Tommy” Lee Hancock, 78, a lifetime resident of Bay, died Tuesday, August 18, 2026. He was born on July 16, 1948, to Allen and Willadean Layman Hancock. He was a member and deacon of First Baptist Church in Bay. When asked what his favorite hobby was, the unanimous answer from the family was, it was Phyllis....
Barbara Davis
Aug 18, 2026
Barbara Davis, 89, of Lake City, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026, in Monette, Arkansas. She was born on November 16, 1936, in Caraway, Arkansas, to the late Virgil “Pete” Brooks and Charlene Clark.
Barbara was of the Baptist faith and was a devoted member of Bethabara Baptist Church in Lake City. She enjoyed working in her yard, loved...
Cheryl Lynn Ohme
Aug 17, 2026
Cheryl Lynn Ohme, 72, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. She was born on September 3, 1953, in Ottawa, Illinois, to Paul and Shirley Hoffman.
Cheryl had lived in Jonesboro for the past two years, after spending ten years in Mountain Home. Prior to moving to Mountain Home, she lived most of her...
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