Obituaries

Jan 12, 2024

Ramon Hernandez-Rocha, 85, of Jonesboro formerly of Delano, California passed away Friday, January 12, 2024 at his home. He was born January 28, 1938 in Michoacán, Mexico to the late Francisco and Juventina Hernandez. Ramon was of the Catholic Faith. He enjoyed being at home, spending time with family, boxing, western movies, and baking. Before moving to Arkansas, Ramon...

Jan 11, 2024

Geraldine Redden Helums, 81 of Jonesboro, passed from this life Thursday, January 11, 2024, at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born to Lewis Herbert and Carrie Maxine Cox Wood in Winona, Mississippi, on November 10, 1942.

“Jerri” known by most, resided in Jonesboro since 2022 following residences in Southhaven, Mississippi and Mountain View,...

Jan 10, 2024

Sherry Lynne Spiller, 60, of Paragould, formerly of Olive Branch, Mississippi, passed away on January 10, 2024 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

She was born on July 22, 1963 in Mattoon, Illinois to Glenn and Geraldine Spiller. Sherry called Olive Branch, Mississippi home for 22 years before...

Jan 9, 2024

Walter Ray “Mick” Boland, 89, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at the Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on July 16, 1934 in Darlove, Mississippi to Frank and Lucille Boland.

Mick lived in Jonesboro since 1971, moving from Lepanto. He was of the Baptist belief and was a faithful member...

Jan 9, 2024

Alvin Wayne McNatt, 84, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Born on January 6, 1940, to the late Collis and Aline McNatt in Brookland, Arkansas, Alvin led a life filled with passion, love, and a profound connection to the outdoors.

Alvin was a devoted member of Woods Chapel Church. His zest...

Jan 8, 2024

Cheryl Elaine Kingery, 61, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024 at Phil and Flo Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR.

Cheryl was born on July 17, 1962 in St. Louis, MO to Patricia Laverne Talley. She was the oldest of four sisters. She went to school in Doniphan, MO and completed 10th grade. She later obtained her...

Jan 8, 2024

Virginia Lee Hodges, 82, of Jonesboro, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born on August 31, 1941, to the late Oscar and Bernice Meggs in Greenbriar, Arkansas.

Virginia dedicated her life to caring for others as a nurse, working tirelessly at St. Bernards and Forrest Memorial Hospital in Forrest...

Jan 6, 2024

Celis Afton Massey, 88, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on January 6, 2024. He was born on January 12, 1935, in Mountain View, Arkansas. Afton loved his family dearly and enjoyed spending time fishing and hunting, especially in his later years with his grandsons. Afton had a successful career with Delta, Inc. as a welder and welding instructor for...

Jan 6, 2024

Betty Jean Thompson, 76, of Jonesboro passed from this life on January 6, 2024. She was born to the late Bonnie and Evie Thompson on April 25, 1947 in Wayne County, Tennessee. Betty was of the Missionary Baptist belief and was in the nursing profession during her working years. She was an animal lover and enjoyed watching game shows,...

Jan 5, 2024

Cheryl M. Billingsley, 42, of Jonesboro, died Friday, January 5, 2024, at NEA Baptist Hospital.  She had lived in Jonesboro for two years, moving here from California.  She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 21, 1981, to Joseph and Joan Ravaitch. Being an individual who was hearing impaired, she worked with deaf children.  She also worked for CASA...

Jan 4, 2024

Harold E Bryant, 69, of Jonesboro, departed this life on January 4, 2024 at the Arkansas Continued Care Hospital. He was born on September 19, 1954, to Morris Simpson Bryant and Mae Bryant in Paragould.

Harold was of the Baptist belief and dedicated his professional years to serving the City of Jonesboro, leaving an indelible mark through...

Jan 4, 2024

Robert “Bob” Eugene Johnson, 80, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on January 4, 2024 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Bob was born in St. Louis on June 21, 1943 to the late Harry Johnson and Alline Wilkerson. In addition to his parents, Bob is preceded in death by his brother Kenneth Lynn Johnson and his first wife, Mary...

Jan 1, 2024

Eva Faye Looper, age 90, of Jonesboro, formerly of Bono, peacefully departed this life on Monday, January 1, 2024, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born on January 28, 1933, in Ardmore, Tennessee, to the late Ed and Nellie Gowen.

Eva was a member of Grace Point Church of Christ. She lived in...

Dec 31, 2023

On Sunday, December 31st, 2023, Gwendolyn Joy Hopkins Lee left her beautiful life here on earth to dwell in the house of her Lord forever.

She was born April 11, 1940, in Clarksville, Arkansas to the late Alpha and Gus Hopkins of Clarksville.  She was the second sibling out of seven raised by the couple. In her...

Dec 30, 2023

Fredrick Lee McCraney, 52, was born June 18, 1971 to Josephine McCraney and Leroy McCraney in Elaine, AR. Fred was a hardworking man who started driving trucks at the age of 13 his CB handle name was Birdman/ Fatman. He was a very kind big-hearted person who loved to listen to blues and would BBQ every weekend. He loved...

Dec 30, 2023

Stella “Snooks” Bennett, 80, of Cabot, formerly of Hartford passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023 at her home. She was born April 25, 1943 to the late Marvin and Opal Fahr. Stella was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and loved to keep the house clean and take care of her family. Snooks enjoyed...

Dec 30, 2023

Eve Oldedorph - tireless gardener, lover of all animals great and small, avid eater of chocolate and admirer of beauty wherever she found it–passed away from late-stage congestive heart failure on December 30th at Craighead Nursing Center in Jonesboro Arkansas. She was 103 years old.

She was born Eva Mae Krasnoslesky in 1920 in Ashfield, Massachusetts to...

Dec 28, 2023

Robert R. McDaniel passed from this life on Thursday, December 28, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his parents W.F. and Minnie McDaniel, his siblings, and his beloved wife Della Yvonne McDaniel.  He is survived by his four children Gaylon McDaniel (Janice), Jim McDaniel (Penny), Mike McDaniel (Lucinda), and Penny Cole (Don), five grandchildren and five great grandchildren....

Dec 28, 2023

Barbara Ann (Craft) Walker, 82, of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born on November 29, 1941, in Jonesboro to the late Hollis and Mary (Goodman) Craft of Bono.

She was a Christian and a member of Bono Church of Christ in her younger years and...

Dec 27, 2023

Donald Martin Berry, MD, a foundational member of the medical community and lifelong Jonesboro resident has passed away after a brief illness.

Born in Jonesboro, AR, in 1936 to parents Dr. W.E. Berry and Oma Mae Berry, Donald spent his formative years in northeast Arkansas and graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1954. Following graduation, he attended...