Obituaries

Kathy Paulette Householder

Jul 5, 2024

Kathy Paulette Householder, 74, passed away on July 5, 2024 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. Kathy was born on September 14, 1949 in Trumann to JC Bland and Helen Bland. She spent nearly her entire life in the Bay and Lake City areas, where she was a cherished member of the community.

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Karen Kathaleen Dunavant

Jul 5, 2024

Karen Kathaleen Dunavant, age 70, of Jonesboro, passed peacefully from this life on Friday, July 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 17, 1953, in Newport, she was the cherished daughter of the late Vernon and Ina Mae Walker.

Karen was a beacon of dedication and compassion, contributing over 20 years of service to...

Amanda Denise Glenn

Jul 2, 2024

Amanda Glenn, 46, of Malvern, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Baptist Hospital in North Little Rock.  She had lived in Malvern for five years, moving there from Brookland, Arkansas.  She was born on June 8, 1978, in Wynne, Arkansas, to Cecil and Linda Glenn.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her son,...

Patsa Sue Ragsdale

Jul 2, 2024

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Patsa Sue Caldwell Ragsdale, 85, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Patsa was born in Black Oak and lived most of her life in the Lake City area before moving to Jonesboro in 2014. She...

Guy Collier

Jul 2, 2024

Guy Collier, 76, of Lake City, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center.  He had lived in Lake City since 1989, moving there from Blytheville.  He was born in Blytheville on July 16, 1947, to Guy and Christine Collier.  He was of the Baptist belief. He retired from Entergy after many years, serving as a journey...

Barbara Jean Posey

Jul 1, 2024

Barbara Jean Posey, 48, passed away peacefully in her home on July 1, 2024. She was born on February 16, 1976 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Robert and Margarette Posey.

Barbara had a zest for life and a love for simple pleasures. She enjoyed drinking her Coca-Cola, smoking her Mavericks, and watching her favorite TV shows, Power...

Evelyn Rogers

Jul 1, 2024

Evelyn Rogers, 94, of Bay, passed from this life on Monday, July 1, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Born in Alabama, Evelyn moved with her family to the Searcy, Arkansas, area in 1940 and then to the Bay area in 1952 where she lived the remainder of her life.  She was...

Pam Crane

Jun 30, 2024

Pam Crane, 67, of Jonesboro, died Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.  She had lived in Jonesboro for over 36 years.  She was born on August 13, 1956, in Manila, Arkansas, to Bobby Gene and Joan Acord. She served her country in the US Air Force.  She was proud to be a member of a...

Billy Wayne Goatcher

Jun 30, 2024

Billy Wayne Goatcher, 82, of Jonesboro, formerly of Bakersfield, CA, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. He was born on August 8, 1941, in Caddo, OK, to the late Uyless and Lucille Goatcher. Billy moved to Jonesboro in 2005 from Bakersfield, CA, and became a member of the New...

Ricky Eugene Willison

Jun 29, 2024

Ricky Eugene Willison, 59, of Walnut Ridge, passed away on June 29, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born in Thayer, MO, on May 5, 1965, to the late Noel and Claudia Willison. In addition to his parents, Ricky is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Arthur and Maudie Long, and his paternal grandparents,...

Ronald "Ron" Phillip Casillas Ii

Jun 29, 2024

Ronald “Ron” Phillip Casillas II, 70, of Bono formerly of Collinsville, Illinois passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born June 20, 1954 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Ronald Casillas I and Betty Reid. Ron spent 20 years in the United States Air Force. Ron enjoyed working on cars and motorcycles....

Jane Fietz Stepka

Jun 27, 2024

Jane Fietz Stepka, 88, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024, in her room at her home away from home, The Green House Cottages at Poplar Grove in Little Rock.

Jane was born on March 2, 1936, in Jonesboro, where she was raised and spent the majority of her life. She attended Jonesboro Public Schools through high...

Harold Ray Simpson

Jun 27, 2024

Harold Ray Simpson, 82, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House with his family by his side. Born to the late Guy and Elmira Simpson on February 7, 1942, in Brookland, Ray was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro and a member of Family Fellowship Baptist Church.

Ray’s main hobby throughout his...

Alfrieda Joyce Hollihan

Jun 27, 2024

Alfrieda J. Hollihan, 77, of Trumann, died Thursday, June 27, 2024.  She was born in Trumann on September 24, 1946, to Stanley and Elsie Peeler.  She had lived in Trumann most of her life. She was of the Baptist belief.  She worked as a payroll clerk at Roach Manufacturing until she retired.  In addition to loving Cardinal’s baseball games,...

Ricky Don Whittingham

Jun 26, 2024

Ricky Don Whittingham, 65, of Bono, died Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center.  He lived most of his life in the Bono area.  Ricky was born on March 7, 1959, in Jonesboro, to Herbert and Louise Whittingham. He worked as a Sears repairman for over 33 years. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed time with...

Lois Iva Purnell

Jun 26, 2024

Lois Iva Purnell, 97, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully in her home. Born on October 10, 1926, in New Madrid, Missouri, to the late John and Ora Wallace, she spent her childhood in Caraway, Arkansas. Lois resided most of her life in Jonesboro and was of the Baptist faith. She was a dedicated member of the Ladies Auxiliary of...

James "Randy" Randall Shannon

Jun 25, 2024

James Randall "Randy" Shannon, 62, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, departed this life on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Born on May 30, 1962, to the late James "Jim" D. Shannon and Judy Waddell in Jonesboro, Randy grew up with a zest for life and a heart full of love.

Randy attended Westside High School in Jonesboro,...

Mary Ellen Pulley

Jun 24, 2024

Mary Ellen Pulley, 90, of Jonesboro, died Monday, June 24, 2024, at her home.  She was born near Lake City on July 2, 1933, to Norman and Maggie Tiner.  She lived most of her life in the Lake City and Jonesboro area.  She was a member of the Grace Missionary Baptist Church. She loved to cook and excelled at...

Zach Ryan Nickell

Jun 24, 2024

Zachary Ryan Nickell, 19, of Bono, departed this life on June 24, 2024, at St. Bernard's Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 17, 2004, in Jonesboro, Zachary's life was filled with dedication, passion, and love for those around him.

In 2022, Zach proudly joined the United States National Guard, achieving the rank of...

Thomas Michael Mckinley

Jun 23, 2024

Thomas Michael McKinley, age 60, of Jonesboro, AR, died June 23, 2024. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.