Obituaries
Jimmy Thompson, Jr
Nov 18, 2025
Jimmy “J.J.” Dale Thompson Jr. passed from this life in the early morning hours of November 18, 2025 at St. Bernards Hospital. He was born in Wynne, Arkansas on October 21, 1987 to Jimmy Dale Thompson Sr. and Lisa Ann Thompson.
J.J. was raised by his loving grandmother, Linda Glenn, who preceded him in death. J.J. is remembered by a host...
Sue Cabe Houston
Nov 18, 2025
Sue Cabe Houston passed away from this life November 18, 2025. She was born in Jonesboro, AR on August 28, 1931 to Luke and Lois Cabe.
She had a thirst for education and attended Rhodes College in Memphis, TN where she was a member of AOΠ sorority and later graduated from Arkansas State University.
She fell in love with the boy next...
Bryan Craig
Nov 18, 2025
This won’t be a normal obituary mainly because Bryan Craig was not a normal man. He lived life like it was Homecoming week and the theme of the day was “anything but serious” day. The son of Don and Dorothy Craig, Bryan rolled in on October 11, 1974, in Batesville, AR, and rolled out on November 18, 2025, in Jonesboro,...
Dr. Troy Alan Vines
Nov 18, 2025
Troy Alan Vines, 72, went peacefully to be with Jesus on November 18, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Troy was born on November 5, 1953, in Newport, Arkansas. He graduated from Grubbs High School, attended Arkansas State University, followed by UAMS School of Pharmacy. After 5 years as a pharmacist, he attended UAMS School of Medicine. He practiced...
Traven Case Weaver
Nov 17, 2025
Traven Case Weaver, 23, of Lake City, Arkansas, passed on November 17, 2025. He was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on September 5, 2002, to Christopher Scott Weaver and Jennifer Elise Douglas.
Traven was a loved son, grandson, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, teammate, co-worker and a friend.
Traven graduated from Riverside High School in 2021 and was thriving in his career as an...
Virginia Ann Bryant
Nov 17, 2025
Virginia Ann Bryant
October 6, 1942 – November 17, 2025
All of those who knew her or briefly interacted with her, were met and showered with non-judgmental compassion and love. Earthly possessions were not her priority -- family, friends and her patients were.
Known lovingly as Nanny, she was a woman whose compassion shaped every life she touched. She lived with unconditional love...
John R. Smith
Nov 17, 2025
John Robert Smith, 90, of Paragould, entered his heavenly home on November 17, 2025. He was born on June 11, 1935, to P.H. “Hobert” and Lona Faulkner Smith and was a beloved surprise to his older sisters, Virginia and Pauline. Raised in the aftermath of the Great Depression and World War II, John belonged to the generation that deeply valued...
Mavis Lenore Forrest
Nov 16, 2025
Mavis Lenore Forrest, 78, of Jonesboro, went to be with our Lord on November 16, 2025, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Although she insisted on not putting people out, she was happily blessed with a steady flow of visiting family and friends during her final days on earth.
Mavis was born to Orba and Ora Forrest in Paragould, Arkansas, on September 29, 1947....
Joenell Lipe
Nov 16, 2025
Joenell Lipe, 87, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at her home. She was born on December 10, 1937, in Kennett, Missouri, to Oval and Madeline Jackson.
Joenell was a dedicated and punctual employee of Southwestern Bell, where she faithfully worked for 46 years. She was a longtime member of Central Baptist Church in Jonesboro. Joenell...
Kaylen Virginia Chaney
Nov 15, 2025
Kaylen V. Chaney, wife of Jack Chaney, passed peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
Sandra Kay Deeds
Nov 14, 2025
Sandra Kay Deeds, age 84, passed away on November 14, 2025, at the Phil & Flo Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on November 4, 1941, in Hammon, Oklahoma, to Dee and Catharine Clark.
Sandra grew up as the oldest of five children and helped care for her younger siblings. Her family later moved to Stilwell, Oklahoma, where...
Bill Etter
Nov 14, 2025
Bill D. Etter of Jonesboro passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2025.
He was born in Jonesboro on November 11, 1943 to Leslie and Pauline Etter. He recently celebrated his 82nd birthday while enjoying his favorite sweet treats and watching the Hogs game with his wife and family.
Bill had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge from the start, and was an...
Norma Jean Cline
Nov 11, 2025
Norma Jean Cline, 94, of Jonesboro, passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. She had made Jonesboro her home since 1993 and was a member of Nettleton Baptist Church.
Born on September 11, 1931, in Bono, Arkansas, Norma was the daughter of the late Cletus and Faye Lakey. A proud graduate of Bono High School, she was the...
Leota Viola Bradsher Wren
Nov 10, 2025
Leota Viola Bradsher Wren 86, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Monday, November 10, 2025. She was born in Trumann, Arkansas in 1938 to Arthur and Elma Bradsher.
She graduated from Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Memphis, TN and served as a Certified Operating Room Nurse in the Methodist Health System for almost her entire 40-year nursing career. She...
Emma Duannah Richerson
Nov 10, 2025
Emma Duannah Richerson, 87, of Jonesboro passed away Monday, November 10, 2025 at St. Elizabeth’s Place. She was born September 23, 1938 in Jonesboro to the late Lester Bryant Baker and Bernice Elose (Roark).
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, one sister and a daughter.
Survivors include her son; one grandson; several nieces, nephews, cousins...
Jerry Wayne Rodgers
Nov 10, 2025
Jerry Wayne Rodgers, a life-long resident of Lunsford, Arkansas, died at St. Bernards Medical Center on Monday, November 10, 2025. He was born in Jonesboro on March 28, 1982, to Carbert and Jeannie Rodgers. He was a member of the Lunsford Baptist Church. Jerry Wayne was member of the Northeast Arkansas Living Historians, and very active doing Civil War reenactments....
Brenda Lee Messamore
Nov 9, 2025
Brenda Lee Messamore, 59, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.
Brenda was born in Lincoln, Illinois and raised in Waynesville. She graduated from Olympia High School in 1984 and soon began her lifelong career with Country Financial, where she worked faithfully for more than thirty years. She was known...
Dana Michelle Goodrum
Nov 7, 2025
Dana Michelle Goodrum, 43, of Pocahontas, passed away November 7, 2025 at Baptist East Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. She was born on February 17, 1982 in Batesville, Arkansas to Janet Laposky.
Dana was known for her compassion and spent many years working as a patient care technician at Walk with Us Home Care in Pocahontas. She was a devoted wife...
Jerry Cook Sr.
Nov 5, 2025
Jerry Wayne Cook, Sr., 86, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Born on November 13, 1939, in Milligan Ridge, Arkansas, Jerry’s life was a testament to hard work, devotion, and quiet strength.
He grew up on a farm in northeast Arkansas, where he learned the value of perseverance and community. Jerry continued farming through the early part of...
Alonzo Simmons, Jr.
Nov 4, 2025
Alonzo Simmons, Jr., 61, of Jonesboro, passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. He was born on August 10, 1964, in Augusta, Arkansas, to the late Alonzo Simmons, Sr. and Pearl Simmons.
Alonzo spent his career serving others as a night supervisor at Consolidated Youth Services, where his steady guidance and kind heart made a lasting impact on...
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