Obituaries

Dec 5, 2023

Billy Anderson, 80, of Lake City, passed away on December 5, 2023 at the Conway Regional Medical Center. Billy was born on February 21, 1943 in Huntsville, Alabama to Charlie Anderson and Dorothy Hayes Anderson.

Billy lived in Lake City since 1968 and was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church where he served as a...

Dec 4, 2023

Shirley Ann Allen, 75, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on December 4, 2023, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, surrounded by her family. Born in Dyess, Arkansas, to the late Arvill and Ruby Simms.

Shirley spent her early years in Dyess before embarking on a journey that took her to Texas, Georgia, and Louisiana....

Dec 4, 2023

Descanse en paz papá, o como mejor te conocíamos, “papucho”. No es una despedida es un hasta luego, algún día se que te encontrarémos de nuevo, queremos agradecerte, por apoyarnos y guiarnos por este trayecto, si no fuera Por ti, nosotros no estariamos aqui, fuiste nuestra luz en momentos de temor, mi héroe mi gran ejemplo como buen padre,...

Dec 4, 2023

Scarlet Dunn, 68, of Jonesboro, died Monday, December 4, 2023, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center.  She lived most of her life in Jonesboro and Trumann. She was born in Grenada, Mississippi on December 17, 1954 to Charles and Patricia Clanton.  She was a member of the Valley Ridge Baptist Church.  She was employed for many years by the Jonesboro...

Dec 3, 2023

“Sarge” Sammie Lee Cook, 65, of Highlands, Texas passed away December 3rd, 2023. He was born April 29th, 1958, to Sam and Virginia Cook of Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Sarge worked as an auto glass technician for over 30 years but those that knew him quickly realized that his car knowledge far exceeded the windshield business. He could diagnose...

Dec 2, 2023

Brenda Pearl Green, 60, of Jonesboro, passed away December 2, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri to James and Ruth Partney.

Brenda was born in Missouri but had lived in Arkansas most of her life. She was a Christian woman and was of the Church of Christ belief. Brenda worked...

Nov 29, 2023

William Joseph Gribble, 79, of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on November 29, 2023, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 21, 1944, in Canton, Ohio to the late Carl and Olive Gribble.

Bill enjoyed his time in Ohio and still has many family members and friends that live...

Nov 29, 2023

Betty Gene Moore Schanbaum was the sixth child born into the family of Herman and Artie Lee Moore on April 6, 1945 in Phoenix AZ. She passed peacefully at her home near San Antonio, TX on Nov 29, 2023.

Formerly of Jonesboro and the surrounding area, she was a cherished wife, mom, maw-maw, sister and aunt.

Nov 27, 2023

Jane Ellen Pausch, 77, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Monday, November 27, 2023. She was born to the late Guy and Mary Osment on January 31, 1946. Jane was a member at Highland Drive Baptist Church. Jane and her husband, Von, established VJ Pausch Industries dba Can-Do Concrete Systems, Inc., building concrete self-haul and full-scale ready-mix batch plants....

Nov 26, 2023

Myra Eleanor Wright, 90, a long-time Jonesboro resident passed away November 26, 2023. Myra was born to Thomas and Nellie Cooksey on June 29, 1933 near Geary Oklahoma. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Dr. Donald E. Wright (ASU), brothers Allyn, Billy and Darrell Cooksey.

Myra was...

Nov 26, 2023

Robert E. Barnes 90, of Harrisburg passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at St. Bernards Hospital. He was born December 15, 1932 in Fruit Hill, Kentucky to the late Luther Richard and Bunice Aris Barnes.

Robert “Bob” lived a very interesting life. He traveled all over the U.S. holding multiple jobs, but the most adventurous was joining...

Nov 24, 2023

Rockey Matt Kelley, 47, of Bay passed from this life on Friday, November 24, 2023 at UAMS in Little Rock. He was born to the late James and Scottie Kelley on May 14, 1976 in Jonesboro. Rockey enjoyed riding 4-wheelers, working, and taking care of his family. In addition to his parents, Rockey is preceded in death by his...

Nov 23, 2023

Waylon Lynn Woodard’s life was made complete on this Earth November 23, 2023, in Jonesboro, at the age of 62. Waylon was born March 9, 1961 in Jonesboro to the late Bobby and Magdalene Woodard. Class of ’79 Nettleton Raiders. Huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Waylon retired after 26 years at Berry Welders Supply/Airgas. He enjoyed his retirement and his...

Nov 22, 2023

Mildred Louise McDaniel, 93, a life-long resident of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  She was of the Baptist belief.  She was born in Jonesboro on November 23, 1929 to Roswell and Carie Mae Hopkins.  She was retired from General Electric and was very proud to have been one of the...

Nov 21, 2023

Opal Lee Love, 92, of Lake City, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born on February 4, 1931, in Mulberry, Arkansas, to the late John Henry Rogers and Annie Rogers. Opal was a remarkable woman known for her entrepreneurial spirit, warm heart, and unwavering determination.

Opal owned her own...

Nov 21, 2023

Richard “Strangler” Gum, 61, of Jonesboro, died at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. He lived most of his life in the Jonesboro area.  According to his family, he was of the Bapticostal belief.  He was over the transportation department for many years at Nettleton Public School.  As an avid supporter of Special...

Nov 20, 2023

Larry Creath Merrell, 82, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, formerly of Jonesboro, was welcomed to his heavenly home on Monday, November 20, 2023.

Larry was employed at City Water and Light of Jonesboro as a lineman when he felt a higher calling on his life. He surrendered to preach the gospel message in 1975 at Ridgecrest Missionary Baptist...

Nov 20, 2023

Mr. William “Brandon” Roark, 47, of Jonesboro departed this life on Monday, November 20, 2023 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born July 29, 1976 in Jonesboro.

Brandon was employed at Riceland Foods here in Jonesboro. He always enjoyed being with his family, especially his grandkids. He was their poppy.

He is preceded in...

Nov 19, 2023

Kathryn Marie Brownlee was born November 24, 1954 to Eddie J. Brownlee and Catherine Willis in Turrell, AR. She retired from JHDC after 35 years of service. Marie confessed hope in Christ at an early age. “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God.” (1...

Nov 19, 2023

Bob Gene Ables, 73, of Beebe, AR, passed away at his home on November 19, 2023. He was born on March 23, 1950, in Tremount, MS, to the late Newton and Macie Ables. Bob spent the majority of his life in Jonesboro before moving to Beebe six years ago. He held strong Baptist beliefs and cherished his faith throughout...