Obituaries

Dec 16, 2023

Danny Ray Hopper, 56, a resident of Trumann and former resident of Harrisburg, peacefully departed this world on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at St. Bernard's Medical Center. Born in Sikeston, MO, on April 4, 1967, to the late Andy Hopper and Betty Little.

Danny found solace by the water, enjoying the tranquility of fishing, and displayed a...

Dec 16, 2023

Ivan Ray Lawson, 79, a resident of Jonesboro, formerly of Indiana, peacefully departed this life on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at St. Bernard's Medical Center. He was born on May 30, 1944, in Forest, Indiana, to the late Lynzo and Catherine Lawson.

Ivan was a teacher for 15 years before dedicating his professional life to computer programming...

Dec 15, 2023

John Joseph Stokes, 88, of Jonesboro died December 15, 2023 with his wife, Elizabeth Nelson Stokes, at his side. A native of Memphis, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Edgar Granville Stokes and Virginia Poston Stokes. He was a Christian and attended Baptist churches in Memphis as well as Alabama and Arkansas. He had an excellent bass...

Dec 14, 2023

Martha Wallace Arends, 80, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born February 20, 1943 to the late Milford and Vera Wallace in Harrison, AR.

Martha is survived by her husband, John Warren Arends of Jonesboro, Larry Mark Shannon (Kim) of Hensley, AR, Lisa Shannon Young (Perry) of Trumann, AR and...

Dec 13, 2023

Glenda Dianne Brown, 74, of Jonesboro took her final breath on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center, surrounded by loved ones.

Dianne was born June 1, 1949 in Jonesboro to Raymond ‘R.C.’ and Doris Atkinson. She was a faithful member of Nettleton Baptist Church. She enjoyed traveling, baking, and weekly Bible studies. She demonstrated...

Dec 12, 2023

Carty Richard Rieathbaum, 81, of the Harrisburg Central Community in Poinsett County passed from pancreatic cancer on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born February 5, 1942 in Marked Tree, Arkansas.

Carty was a heavy equipment operator specializing in dragline, crane, and track hoe excavation. He was an avid...

Dec 12, 2023

Jane Wilson, of Jonesboro, departed this world and entered into the arms of Jesus on December 12, 2023, She was born to William and Esther Clairday (Stevenson) on January 29th, 1946, near Bay, Arkansas.

Jane is survived by her four children, Debbie Wicker & Jeff of Jonesboro, Michael Wilson and Tammy of Hartselle, Alabama, Bill Wilson and...

Dec 12, 2023

Tony Randol Bittle, 58, of Jonesboro passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born January 12, 1965 in Jonesboro to Judy Hass and the late Tommy Dale Bittle. Tony was a member of Fairview Missionary Baptist Church where he also served as a Deacon. He was the former Chief of the Valley View...

Dec 11, 2023

Betty Anne Crews, 93, of Jonesboro, passed away on December 11, 2023 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Born on July 19th, 1930, in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Betty was the daughter of William H. and Olga Anne Berry. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and left behind a legacy of love, compassion, and selflessness....

Dec 11, 2023

Christopher John Bearden, 52, of Jonesboro, passed away on December 11, 2023 at his home. He was born on June 2, 1971 in Newport and had lived in Jonesboro most of his life.

When he was 15, Chris moved to Woodbridge, New Jersey with his parents, where he graduated from Woodbridge High School in 1989. He attended...

Dec 10, 2023

Burke C. Gibson was granted his life's desire to be in the presence of His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 10, 2023. Burke was born on October 21, 1923, in the Gilkerson community. Burke joins his family who have gone before him, including his father, William "Wid" Gibson and mother, Martha Belle Gibson Duncan, step-father John Duncan,...

Dec 9, 2023

Aubrey Charles Gregg, 65, of Jonesboro, passed away on December 9, 2023, at St. Bernards Medical Center. Born on January 31, 1958, to the late Charles and Wanda Gregg in Jonesboro, he spent the majority of his life here.

Charlie, as he was fondly known, was an active member of First Methodist Church and Breaking Bonds Ministries,...

Dec 9, 2023

Sharon J. McMasters, 77, of Bay passed from this life on Saturday December 9, 2023 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born July 1, 1946 in Jonesboro to J.W. “Bud” Sheets and Dorothy Sheets.

Sharon has lived in Bay for most of her life and was a member of the Bay United Methodist Church. She was...

Dec 6, 2023

Danielle C. Marshall, 49, of Jonesboro, formerly of Conway, Arkansas, died December 6, 2023 at her home.  She was of the Christian belief.  She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents and two children.

Survivors include Kevin D. Marshall Sr., the father of her children; son, Kevin Marshall...

Dec 6, 2023

Carolyn Virginia Petrey Allen, 88, of Jonesboro, AR passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023. She was born January 21, 1935 in Florala, AL to George Frank Petrey Jr. and Willie Ray Thompson Petrey.

She was a 1953 graduate of Covington County High School, Florala, AL and later graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education...

Dec 6, 2023

Joey Troutman, 52, of Lake City, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 6, 2023, while at UAMS in Little Rock.  He was surrounded by his family at the time of his Heavenly departure. He had lived in Lake City for two years, moving there from Jonesboro.  As an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing,...

Dec 6, 2023

Charley Lingenfelter, 92, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. He was born to the late Luther and Verna Lingenfelter on July 30, 1931 in Jonesboro. Charley was a member of the Prospect Missionary Baptist Church in Jonesboro. Being a route salesman for many years suited his personality perfectly, because he loved to talk and...

Dec 6, 2023

Janet Humble, 87, of Bay passed from this life Wednesday December 6, 2023 at Ridgecrest Nursing Center in Jonesboro. She was born June 29, 1936 in New Albany, Mississippi to the late Robert and Ethel Herod.

Janet has lived in Bay most of her life and was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church in Bay....

Dec 5, 2023

Carolyn Jane Deal, 74, of Jonesboro, formerly of Sumter, South Carolina, peacefully departed this life on December 5, 2023, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born on July 8, 1949, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to the late Donald Melvin Foster and Eddye Foster.

Carolyn was a woman of many talents and roles, leaving...

Dec 5, 2023

Mary Lee Bearden Blocker, 85, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. She was born on January 3, 1938 to Mary Nelson and J. Lee Bearden of Leachville. She attended Leachville schools and graduated as valedictorian in May 1955.

Mary Lee married her high school sweetheart, Darrell Blocker, in 1956. He preceded her...