Obituaries

Jun 16, 2023

Jackie Kathleen Gardner, 60, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Friday, June 16, 2023. She was born to Claudie and Lois Thomas on August 24, 1962 in Michigan. Jackie enjoyed shopping online, traveling with her kids, and spending time with her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her father, Claudie Thomas;  sister, Annette Purdue; grandson, Chase Green....

Jun 16, 2023

Jess Russell White, 94, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on June 16, 2023, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born in Williamsburg, Kentucky January 30, 1929.

Dr. White held university faculty appointments in Georgia and Kentucky. During this time he authored the first and second editions of Sports Rules Encyclopedia.

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Jun 14, 2023

James Roy Peachey, 90, of Jonesboro passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born May 28, 1933 in Prescott, Arkansas to the late William and Earnie Peachey. James was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ attending both Southwest and Valley View Church of Christ. He would attend wherever...

Jun 14, 2023

Ruth Doris Stephens, 97, of Jonesboro, passed away from this life on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at St. Bernard’s Hospital.  Doris was born January 31, 1926 to the late Jess and Vettrell Faulkner Stephens.  She retired from Bell South Telephone Company after forty-five years of service.  She loved the farm life, her family, bluegrass music, going to auctions and...

Jun 13, 2023

Virginia Marie Lally, 55, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born to Jim Pagan and Vonda Hudson on December 14, 1967 in Trumann. Virginia enjoyed reading, painting, and spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Lally; father, Jim Pagan; and...

Jun 13, 2023

Gaylor Rhea Orndorff, 81, passed from this life on June 13, 2023 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. Gaylor was born January 23, 1942 to Mary Lucille and Garland Orndorff in Adairville, Kentucky.  During high school, Gaylor raised tobacco to pay his college tuition. He attended Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He served in the...

Jun 13, 2023

Sharreth Ann Naugle, 76, of Jonesboro departed this life on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Ridgecrest Nursing Home. She was born April 30, 1947 to the late Richard and Oma Naugle in Walnut Ridge.

Sharreth was a college professor at LeMoyne-Owen College teaching accounting for serval years. She loved volunteering her time help others, she volunteered for...

Jun 13, 2023

Gary French died June 13, 2023 at his home in Jonesboro, Arkansas of natural causes.

Gary was born January 10, 1973 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Lita and Wayne French. Gary was a graduate of Valley View High School. After graduating, Gary joined his dad as a journeyman electrician in the Wayne French Electric Company. When Wayne retired,...

Jun 11, 2023

Here’s the most important thing we want you to know: Carolyn Barber lived out her faith in Jesus through her relationships with her family and her neighbors.

On December 29, 1944, Doc and Erma Carter welcomed their fifth of six children, Carolyn Ann Carter Barber. Among the daughters, she was the youngest, and she was the baby...

Jun 10, 2023

Geneva Thomason Holifield (March 29, 1932 — June 10, 2023) Geneva Thomason Holifield, 91, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born in Lonoke, Arkansas on March 29, 1932, to the late Roy Thomason and Girthel (Pike) Thomason. She was a member of St. Paul...

Jun 10, 2023

Harriett Jannice Turner Hyatt of Jonesboro, 97, died on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Born to Annie Stephens and Harvey Turner on February 15, 1926, she was a woman who cared about people, a community leader. She was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church and enjoyed a successful 25-year career as a Psychiatric Nurse (LPTN). She was appointed to...

Jun 9, 2023

Kathrine T. Person transitioned June 9, 2023, peacefully at home. Kathrine T. Person was born on December 8, 1955, to James Harvey & Sarah Thomas in Crawfordsville, Arkansas. Kathrine T. Person Wife of 49 years to Rogers Lane Person Sr. Mother to Rogers Jr. (Erica), Edward Sr. (Malika) & James Sr. {Felicia}. Kathy passed away on Friday June 9,...

Jun 9, 2023

Paulette Barnes, 76, of Jonesboro, died Friday, June 9, 2023 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  She was born in Jonesboro on January 23, 1947, to Earnest and Nelma “Pauline” Barnhill.  She had resided in Jonesboro since 2003, moving here from Virginia.  She was of the Southern Baptist belief.  Paulette retired from AT & T after over...

Jun 8, 2023

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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Everett Gunnar Rose of Jonesboro on June 8, 2023. Born on January 27, 2021, in Paragould, Arkansas, though his time with us was far too short, the impact he made in his two years will forever be treasured.

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Jun 8, 2023

Mary Alice Pierce Barnett, 83 years old, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, died peacefully at home on June 8, 2023. She was born on February 3, 1940, in Gipson Switch to the late Johnie and Veda Pierce. She graduated from Valley View High School in 1958 and then attended Southern Baptist College in Walnut Ridge.  In 1962, she met and married...

Jun 6, 2023

View Funeral Webcast June 6, 2023, “D-Day” is a day of remembrance for our country and will now have another meaning for our family, as the day Isaac Byrd Bobby Edward Daugherty of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away at the age of 83. He was born in Blue Diamond, Kentucky on August 9, 1939, the fourth child of nine children born...

Jun 6, 2023

Barbara "Bunny" Nolting Starr, 85, passed away June 6, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born October 1, 1937 in Boston, MA to DeWayne and Sadie Nolting.

Bunny grew up in Chattanooga, TN and lived there until she left for college. Bunny attended Emory University in Atlanta earning her Master’s in Library Science....

Jun 6, 2023

Paul Edward Poe, 93, of Jonesboro went to be with the Lord with his wife, Joyce, and his son, Mark, by his side at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House on June 6th, 2023.

He was born September 29th, 1929, in Pocahontas to the late D.W. Poe and Birdie Jones Poe. Paul was a member of...

Jun 6, 2023

Margaret [Parge] Louise Green Denny, 89, of Jonesboro, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at The Craighead County Nursing Center. She was born on May 15, 1934 in Rector, Arkansas to Robert and Alma Durden Green. Parge graduated high school in Rector, Arkansas and achieved multiple degrees in Home Economics getting her Bachelor's from ASU and Master's from...

Jun 5, 2023

Rhonda Gayle Baney, 66, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on June 5, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Rhonda was born June 5, 1957. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Rhonda was adopted in California as a baby, but moved to Arkansas in 1988. She filled her time painting, watching tv, and listening to...