Obituaries

Mar 5, 2024

Jimmy Royce Emerson, 66, of Jonesboro peacefully journeyed to Heaven surrounded by the love of his family Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at his home. He was born April 10, 1957 in Jonesboro to James Warner and Robbie Evelyn (Barnett) Emerson. Jimmy graduated from Bay High School in 1975. He enlisted in the Arkansas National Guard and proudly served his...

Mar 5, 2024

Margaret Ann Scholl, 88, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born December 17, 1935 in Walnut Ridge to the late Chester and Stella Pearl Haney.

Margaret was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro and was of the Pentecostal belief. She enjoyed being out...

Mar 4, 2024

Danny Lee Collins, 76, of Hoxie, formerly of Jonesboro, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born to the late Sylva and Jewell Collins on August 20, 1947, in Jonesboro. Danny resided in Hoxie for the past 4 years after spending the majority of his life in Jonesboro.

Danny was a...

Mar 1, 2024

Carolyn Sue McDoniel, beloved mom, Nana and Aunt Sue Sue passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 1, 2024.

Sue, as she was known by all, was born October 2, 1936, to Elijah Truman McDoniel and Bertha Mae Cleghorn McDoniel in Evansville, Indiana.

Sue is survived by her only child, a daughter, Kevin Hollingsworth,...

Mar 1, 2024

Willa “Dean” Rudkin, 89, completed her journey to JESUS on March 1, 2024 with her precious daughter, Susan, by her side. She was affectionately known as “Queen Dean” by family who loved her dearly.

Dean was born on August 4,1934, in Bragg City Missouri to Sherman and Bama Morgan. She attended school in Wardell before graduating from...

Mar 1, 2024

Amy Dianne McIntosh, 41, of Lake City, passed from this life on March 1, 2024 at her home. Amy was born in Wynne on September 5, 1982, to Billy Willard and Brenda Martin. In addition to her parents, Amy is preceded in death by her son, Chad McIntosh; and her aunt, Linda Collins.

Amy grew up and...

Feb 29, 2024

David A. Dotson, 74, a lifetime resident of Jonesboro, was died of Thursday, February 29, 2024.  He was born on March 11, 1949, in Nettleton to Thomas and Rosa Lee Dotson.  He served his country in the US Army.  His profession was as a journeyman carpenter.  Even though he lived in Arkansas, he had a love for sailing.  Fishing,...

Feb 29, 2024

Sharon Robinson Rainwater, 78, a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, died Thursday morning, Feb. 29, at St. Elizabeth’s Place in Jonesboro.

Born to C.D. and Inez Robinson on April 18, 1945 in Jonesboro, she spent her life as a Jonesboro resident. Sharon graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1963.

On September 26, 1964 she...

Feb 28, 2024

Bobby Don Dollar, 59, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on February 28, 2024, at his home. Bobby was born in McCroy on February 21, 1965, to the late Donald and Thelma Dollar. In addition to his parents, Bobby is preceded in death by his daughter, Brittany Dollar; close friend, Scott Parker; and his dog, Jax & his cat,...

Feb 28, 2024

Luejean Whittaker, 80, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born on July 26, 1943 to Duel and Betty Price in Pocahontas. Luejean was a homemaker and loved to take care of her family. Some of her favorite times were the moments spent with her family. Luejean had...

Feb 28, 2024

Judy Sue Rodgers, 81, of Lunsford departed this life on Wednesday,February 28, 2024. She was born January 10,1943, to Jesse and Mary Jackson She was of the Baptist belief and a member of Bay First Baptist Church. She worked many years at ADT. She enjoyed watching old westerns, cooking shows, and listening to Daniel O’Donald music.

Preceding...

Feb 27, 2024

Stevey “Steve” Carl Cook, 71, of Bono departed this life on February 27, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Steve was born on September 11, 1952 to Joseph Leroy Cook and Lorene Sears in Jonesboro.

Steve attended Walcott Baptist Church and loved going to church. Some of his favorite pastimes were spending time outdoors...

Feb 27, 2024

Carl F. Williams Jr., 65, a life long resident of Jonesboro, died February 27, 2024, at his home. He was born in Jonesboro on August 3, 1958, to Carl Frank Williams Sr., and Sarah Williams. He was a believer and follower of Jesus Christ. He spent many hours   reading his Bible, building his relationship with God, and enjoying praise...

Feb 27, 2024

Charlotte Nell Eddington of Paragould passed from this life on February 27, 2024 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  Charlotte was born on July 30, 1934 to Jack and Nell Felkins in Spadra, Arkansas.  Charlotte spent her entire adult life as a volunteer and advocate for people with disabilities.  She contributed to the founding of the John...

Feb 27, 2024

Ollie Ann Hall, 90, of Jonesboro, died peacefully, Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House with her family by her side. She was born January 9,1934 to Donald and Wilma Falls Griffin.

A native and life-long resident of Jonesboro, Ollie Ann was a 1951 graduate of Valley View High School. She played...

Feb 26, 2024

John Howard Headrick, 90, of Bay, passed from this life on February 26, 2024, at his home. Howard was born in Swifton on January 11, 1934, to the late William and Nonie Headrick. In addition to his parents, Howard is preceded in death by 3 brothers, 3 sisters, and 1 daughter.

Howard was a lifelong resident of...

Feb 26, 2024

Nancy Carolyn Elrod Haynes, 91, of Jonesboro passed from this life into eternal glory on Monday February 26, 2024, at 7 p.m. at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.  She was born April 5, 1932, in Little Rock, AR, to Edwin Fay and Mary Gladys Hall Elrod.

Nancy graduated from Jonesboro High School and Arkansas State...

Feb 26, 2024

Janelle G. Seat, 71, of Jonesboro, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 26, 2024.  A life-long resident of Jonesboro, she was born on August 1, 1952, to Claude and Brownie Gibson.  She served her community as a pastor’s wife and was a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church.  She was an active member of Women’s...

Feb 25, 2024

Royal C. Stokes, 84, of Jonesboro, passed from this life to his Heavenly reward on Sunday, February 25, 2024.  He was a lifetime resident of Jonesboro, and was born in June 2, 1939, to Fred and Julie Stokes.  Royal was a member of the Herman Baptist Church.  He served in country in the US Navy d

Royal...

Feb 25, 2024

Tammy Renee Robbins, 57, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.

Born in Trumann, Tammy lived all of her life in Jonesboro and was a 1984 graduate of Nettleton High School.  Tammy was a homemaker and formerly worked in emergency medicine and the telecommunications profession.

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