Obituaries

Nov 7, 2023

Brent Edward Watkins, a lifetime resident of Nettleton/Jonesboro passed away at the age of 73 on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.  Brent was born June 1, 1950 to Gerald G. and Elizabeth (Betty) Hale Watkins.  He was a lifelong Methodist.

Brent attended Nettleton schools for 12 years and graduated in 1968.  He was a member of the first...

Nov 6, 2023

Loren Gene Barkley, 85, a lifetime resident of Jonesboro, died Monday night, November 6, 2023, at NEA Baptist Hospital.  He was born in Lake City on August 19, 1938, to William Harrison and Mamie Barkley.  He was of the Baptist belief.  Loren retired from Dana Corporation.  His hobbies included woodworking, hunting, being on the senior softball league, enjoying dirt...

Nov 6, 2023

Ellen “Lenora” Doyle, 87, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Monday, November 6, 2023 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born to the late Hosea and Allie Nutt on September 26, 1936 in Bono. Lenora was a current member of Victory Baptist Church. Her life revolved around her relationship with her Lord and her...

Nov 6, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Janis Gayle (Gearhart) Borden of Jonesboro on Monday, November 6, 2023. Janis is survived by her devoted daughter, Chrissy (Manning) King; and husband Matt; stepdaughters, Tina Borden Craig (Barry) and Belinda Borden Lambert (Wilson); grandchildren Addison, Andrew, Heather, Dalton, Madison, Ryan, Reid and Kathryn; great-grandchildren, Rory, Ryleigh and...

Nov 5, 2023

Sandra L. Hicks, age 74, of Jonesboro, passed away on November 5, 2023, at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born on August 15, 1949, in Harrisburg to the late Lanoah Thomas and Evangeline Lyons Hicks.

Sandra spent the last 25 years of her life in Jonesboro, having moved from Harrisburg, and was a member of Blessed...

Nov 4, 2023

David Norman Wolters, 70, passed away November 4, 2023, at the Craighead Nursing Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas, after a long illness. He was born on August 6, 1953, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Norman Wolters and Margaret Perdzock Wolters.

David graduated from Bishop Byrne High School in Memphis in 1971 and attended the University of Memphis. He worked...

Nov 3, 2023

Evalyn Craft Tolbert, 98, of Jonesboro passed away surrounded by family on November 3, 2023 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born on April 30, 1925, to C.F. “Jack” Craft and Vetrel Dacus Craft.

She was a faithful member of the Valley View Church of Christ. She was a long-time employee of Dillard’s...

Nov 3, 2023

Jennie Mae Justus, 96, of Jonesboro passed away Friday, November 3, 2023 at her home. She was born August 26, 1927 in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Lawrence Vance (LV) and Addie Mae (Collins) Waddell. Jennie married the love of her life Fred Stuart Justus Sr. on August 30, 1946. They were happily married 69 years and had 3...

Oct 31, 2023

Lance Wayne “Smitty” Smith, a longtime resident of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on October 31, 2023, at the age of 51. He was surrounded by his family at NEA Baptist Hospital during his final moments.

Lance was born on December 2, 1971, in Benton, Arkansas, to his late parents, Jerry and Carolyn Smith. He moved to Jonesboro...

Oct 29, 2023

Jerry L. Muse, M.D. was carried to heaven from his earthly home on Sunday, October 29, 2023. He was 86 years old.  Jerry was born at home between Clarkton and Campbell, MO on January 8, 1937 to Emma Morrisett Muse and Edward Gilbert Muse.  His family moved to Plainview, TX shortly after. He lived there with his parents and...

Oct 29, 2023

Sharon Churchill, 81, of Lebanon, Tennessee, passed peacefully on October 29, 2023. She was

born Sharon Kay Statler on April 3, 1942, in Bakersfield, California. Known affectionately as

Sha Sha, she was a loving, caring, artistic, and creative individual.

Sha Sha is survived by her sons, Eric (Kerri) Mitchell and Marty (Marlene) Mitchell,...

Oct 29, 2023

Kenneth L. Garner, 67, loving son, husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023.  He was born February 23, 1956 to John and Daphine (Gilley) Garner in Jonesboro, AR.

Kenneth enjoyed collecting arrowheads and antique marbles.  He loved hunting, fishing, metal detecting, and anything else as long as he was outdoors.  Kenneth worked as an...

Oct 29, 2023

Leander Lee Franklin, 65, of Jonesboro departed this life on October 29, 2023 at his home. Leander was born to John and Emma Franklin on September 5, 1958 in Marked Tree.

Leander has been a resident of Jonesboro for the past 30 years and loved sports. He worked for Frolic Footwear until he became disabled. He is...

Oct 28, 2023

Sadie Jo Lisk, 7 years old, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 28, at LeBonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, in her mother’s arms. She was born in Memphis, but was a lifetime resident of Lake City.  She attended Riverside West Elementary.  Even though her and her twin sister had Down’s Syndrome, she loved to run, play...

Oct 27, 2023

Samantha Sue Jones, 52, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Friday, October 27, 2023. She was born to Bill Farmer and Rose Bobbitt on September 22, 1971 in Hanford, California. Samantha’s life revolved around her family. Especially after she got sick, she loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her father, Bill Farmer....

Oct 25, 2023

Michael Shane Lewis Sr., 46 of Caraway, Arkansas formerly of Tipton County area in Tennessee passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at his home. He was born October 5, 1977 in Covington, Tennessee. Michael worked most of his life in the steel mill. He enjoyed his job, motorcycles and going to flea markets.

Michael was preceded in...

Oct 24, 2023

Kristen (Kris) Alan Bultman, 55, died October 24th, 2023 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on February 25, 1968 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Keith and Ruthie Bultman. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Michelle (Westermeyer) Bultman, their sons Justin Bultman Bush (Amy Bush) of Goshen, Ohio, and Spencer (Kelly) Bultman of Morrow, Ohio....

Oct 24, 2023

Dessie Mae Byais, 58, of Jonesboro, transitioned Tuesday, October 24, 2023, to her Heavenly reward.  She was born to Eddie Northern and Kathern McLemore Northern on February 10, 1965 in Blytheville.  Dessie loved her family dearly and was such a kind and loving woman.  She was preceded in death by her parents and six siblings.

Dessie is...

Oct 23, 2023

Marty Dale Rodgers, 60, of Jonesboro, died Monday, October 23, 2023 at NEA Baptist Hospital.  He lived most of his life in the Bay area.  He was born in Jonesboro on June 8, 1960, to Clarence and Marvelene Rodgers.  He was of the Church of Christ belief.  He worked as a trucker for many years and loved his profession.  ...

Oct 23, 2023

Ronnie Earl Freeman, 80, of Jonesboro, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023, at St. Bernard Medical Center.  He lived most of his life in Jonesboro.  He was a born again Christian and was very firm in his religious beliefs.  He was born in Fort Sumner, New Mexico on October 19, 1943, to Earl and Alpha Freeman.  He served his...