Obituaries

Jul 4, 2023

Sister Marilyn Doss, a member of the Olivetan Benedictine Sisters of Holy Angels Convent for 36 years, died July 4, 2023. She was 74 years old.

Letha Marilyn was born in Whitefield, Oklahoma, on June 16, 1949 to the late Marjorie Plep and Floyd Hollis. The family moved to Arkansas and she attended Our Lady of the...

Jul 2, 2023

Joyce Smith Seabaugh, 68, of rural Bono, passed from this life on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Born in Jonesboro, Joyce lived much of her life in Jonesboro before moving to Bono. She was a 1973 graduate of Jonesboro High School and retired from St. Bernards Medical Center Business Office with...

Jul 2, 2023

Annie Lee “Jennie” Ralston, 67, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born to the late Sam and Mae Dee Ralston on December 24, 1955 in Parkin.  Jennie attended Central High School in Parkin and was a member of Miller’s Temple Cogic in Jonesboro. She...

Jul 1, 2023

Patricia "Patsy" Ann George, 70, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. Patsy was born on August 31, 1952 in Flint, MI to Raymond and Maxine Erby.

Patsy called Jonesboro home for the last 32 years. She loved working outdoors, planting flowers and working on the yard. Patsy was...

Jun 29, 2023

Margie Juanita Scarborough, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2023, at the age of 95. She was born on December 2, 1927, in Bono, Arkansas, to the late James and Ruth Kaffka. Margie spent the majority of her life in Jonesboro, Arkansas, with a brief period in Judsonia, Arkansas, spanning about 20 years.

Jun 29, 2023

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Bobby (Bob) Wayne Simpson, 67, of Jonesboro, AR, died peacefully in the early morning of Thursday, June 29, in Jonesboro, with his wife of twenty-five years, Molly, and his mother, Alcyon Simpson, at his side.

He is also survived by his two brothers, Dion (Theresa) Simpson of Malvern and Mark (Vicki) Simpson...

Jun 29, 2023

Shirley Diane Harvey, 70 of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023. She was born July 17, 1952, to the late Albert and Geraldine Howanietz in Benton, Arkansas. She was formerly a resident of Central Arkansas and leaves behind a legacy of love, devotion, and cherished memories.

Shirley was devoted to taking care of those around...

Jun 27, 2023

Mrs. Linda Gail Kious of Jonesboro Arkansas departed this life at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital on June 27th, 2023 at the age of 71. She was born to Dewey H. and Lula Lee (Shurbert) Melson on March 19th, 1952.

Mrs. Linda originally from Savannah, Tennessee met her husband, Mr. Larry Wayne Kious, there and they moved to...

Jun 26, 2023

Doug Langston, 71, of Jonesboro passed away Monday, June 26, 2023 at Regional One Health in Memphis. He was born September 16, 1951 in Harrisburg to the late Bryan and Emagean Langston. Doug grew up in Lawrence County area where he also went to school. He was of the Assembly of God faith. Doug worked for the Human Development...

Jun 25, 2023

Belinda Carol Lairson, 61, of Trumann, passed away at her home on June 25, 2023. She was born on May 13, 1962, in Trumann, Arkansas, to her parents Herman and Louise Lairson. Throughout her life, Belinda was deeply rooted in the Trumann and Bay area, where she formed cherished connections with the community.

Belinda was a member...

Jun 23, 2023

Tracy Lee Coats, 58, passed from this life on June 23, 2023 at her home, surrounded by family. Tracy was born June 30, 1964 in Clinton, Iowa to the late Charles and Lucille Morris. In addition to her parents, Tracy is preceded in death by her sister Ann Morris.

At an early age, Tracy’s family moved to...

Jun 22, 2023

Jerry Lynn Kifer, 72, of Jonesboro, died from injuries sustained in a semi truck-wheelchair accident Thursday, June 22, 2023, near the intersection of Highland Drive and Redwolf Boulevard in Jonesboro.

Jerry was a native and life-long resident of Jonesboro and a 1969 graduate of Nettleton High School. He attended Arkansas State, UALR,  Kansas City Junior College, and...

Jun 22, 2023

Ola F. Kee, age 80, of Jonesboro, passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.

Ola was born July 7, 1942 to Willis and Irene (Kieffer) Cooper in Weiner, Arkansas and grew up there until moving to Jonesboro in 1960. She was a life-long Christian and a...

Jun 21, 2023

James “Ralph” Bell, 78, of Bono passed from this life on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born on June 4, 1945 in Jonesboro to the late Ralph and Lucille Bell. Ralph loved his horses, coon hunting, going to the auto auction, and having coffee with his friends. In addition to...

Jun 21, 2023

Mrs. Wyoma Berg, age 94, of Trumann departed this life on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at NEA Hospital. Mrs. Berg was born on January 13, 1929 in Lake City to Walter and Emily (Melton) Tucker.

Mrs. Wyoma was preceded in death by her parents, husband James "Jack" Berg, her son David Berg, and her 5 siblings.

Jun 21, 2023

Mary Magdelena Hupp, 83, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on June 21, 2023.  She was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on March 13, 1940, to Ramon and Sara Ybanex Lopez.  She had lived in Jonesboro for 27 years, moving here from Tacoma, Washington.  Mary was of the Catholic belief.  She enjoyed making ceramics, was happy when cooking for...

Jun 20, 2023

Kay Karen Lucy was born January 13, 1947 to John and Nancy Hatfield in Newport, AR.

Was adopted by Robert and Ruth Hughey Forsythe after the passing of her father John Hatfield.

Kay married her lifelong love Carl Lucy on November 8, 1963 in Caruthersville, Mo.

She was preceded in death by her...

Jun 20, 2023

Clyde Edward Grimsley, a beloved member of the Ravenden, Arkansas community, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at the age of 62. He was born in St. Pete, Florida on January 7, 1961, to the late Arthur A. Grimsley and Reba Grimsley.

Clyde was former resident of Trumann, Arkansas who in 1996 moved to Ravenden,...

Jun 19, 2023

Darlene Cutright Tenney, 86, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed from this life at her home on Monday, June 19, 2023. Born in Detroit, Michigan on June 21, 1936, Darlene grew up in West Virginia where she graduated from high school. She later lived in Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Texas, and Greeneville, Tennessee before moving to Jonesboro, AR two years ago.

Jun 19, 2023

Jerry Renee Thomas, 48, a life-long resident of West Memphis, died Monday, June 19, 2023, at NEA Baptist Hospital.  She was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on February 5, 1975, to Jerry Daniel Thomas and Judith Thomas. She was of the Baptist belief. She was preceded in death by her mother.

She loved her fur babies, Bear, Lilly,...