Obituaries

Feb 6, 2024

Ajlon D. Thomas, 34, of Jonesboro died Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born in Osceola on February 13, 1989, to Richard and Ernestine Thomas.  He had lived in Jonesboro for ten years, moving here from Virginia.  He enjoyed watching basketball.  He was preceded in death by one son, Ajlon Thomas Jr.

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Feb 5, 2024

Dewayne Madison "Matt" Parnell, 49, of Finch, Arkansas passed from his earthly life on Monday, February 5, 2024. He was born on February 10, 1974 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center to Mary Carolyn Culbreath Parnell and Roger Neal Parnell.

Matt graduated from Nettleton High School in 1992. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior when he...

Feb 5, 2024

Kathryn G. Granger, 89, of Paragould passed from this life on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould. She was born October 6, 1934 in Wynne to the late Dave and Vyrble Neal.

Kathryn enjoyed quilting, gardening and spending time with family. She was a member of Clarks Chapel Baptist Church.

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Feb 5, 2024

Charles Earl Wallace, 74, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Monday, February 5, 2024, at his home.  He was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi on April 28, 1949, to Forrest Hunt and Lou Ella Chestnut.  He had lived in Jonesboro for over 40 years and was of the Baptist belief.  His profession was as a concrete finisher, and he...

Feb 4, 2024

Adan Nathaniel Ramirez, 15, passed from this life on February 4, 2024. Adan was born in Jonesboro on May 14, 2008, to Guadalupe and Maria Ramirez. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Alberta Trejo.

Adan grew up in Northeast Arkansas and was a tenth grader at Brookland High School. He and his family were members...

Feb 3, 2024

Lequeta Lincoln, 89, of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024 at her home. She was born October 4, 1934 in Bay, Arkansas to the late Sid and Beulah Collins. Lequeta was a graduate of Bay High School and was a member of the Church of Christ. Lequeta worked and advocated for children for many years, and retired...

Feb 3, 2024

Betty Jean Grant, 86, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born in Number 9, Arkansas on February 21, 1937 to the late Coy and Willie Mae Northcutt. Betty graduated from Blytheville High School in 1955 and in 1956 married her husband of 65 years,...

Feb 3, 2024

Cheryl Laird Wall Trimarchi, 80, peacefully passed away at her home, Saturday, February 3, 2024. A descendant of pioneer Clay County families, she was born November 14, 1943, in San Antonio, Texas, where her parents lived on the U. S. Army Airforce Base. She was raised in Jonesboro and graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1961. She graduated summa...

Feb 3, 2024

Gregory Alan Walter, 68, of Jonesboro passed away from this life on February 3, 2024 in Memphis Tennessee. He was born to Charles and Magdalene Walter on July 5, 1955, in Newport, Rhode Island. He was raised in Jonesboro and attended Nettleton High School where he played football, baseball, ran track, and graduated in 1973. He attended Arkansas State...

Feb 1, 2024

Margie Lee Hendon, 85, of Jonesboro passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at the Woodbriar Nursing Home in Harrisburg. She was born in Gatewood, Missouri to Floyce and Nema Reed on July 5, 1938.

Margie was a resident of Jonesboro for the majority of her life and was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church....

Jan 31, 2024

Janie Ellison Dunn passed away on January 31, 2024 at the Flo and Phil Hospice House. She was born at St. Bernards on December 28, 1952 to Mack and Marie Ellison.

One of eleven children, Janie was raised in Cash on the family farm. She was a graduate of Westside High School and went on to work...

Jan 29, 2024

Peggy Darlene Willbanks, 76, of Bono passed from this life on Monday, January 29, 2024 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born to the late Edgar and Ollie Pyles on December 18, 1947 in Bono. Peggy enjoyed going to flea markets with her sister, Edna, and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, Peggy is...

Jan 29, 2024

Norman David Sennett, Jr., 86, of Jonesboro, formerly of Palestine, Texas, passed away on January 29, 2024 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born July 20, 1937 in Calais, Maine to Norman David Sennett, Sr. and Vyrena Mae Sennett. Norman retired from the United States Air Force after 23 years where he worked as a radio mechanic and a...

Jan 28, 2024

Danny Kee, 66, of Jonesboro, gracefully stepped into Heaven on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Craighead County Nursing Center in Jonesboro. Born to the late Oscar and Lillie Kee in Jonesboro on August 7, 1957, Danny's life was a testament to compassion, artistry, and love.

Danny's journey unfolded between Jonesboro and Caraway, with a brief sojourn in...

Jan 27, 2024

Anna Jean Adkins, 94, of Jonesboro passed away early Saturday, January 27, 2024 at St. Bernards Hospital. Anna was born in Marmaduke and lived with her family in Paragould and briefly in Roanoke, Virginia before settling in Jonesboro where they lived many years. She married the love of her life, Robert Adkins, and together they lived in Brinkley 19...

Jan 27, 2024

Dawayne Glasco, 77, a lifelong resident of Jonesboro, passed from this life to his Heavenly reward on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  He was born in Jonesboro on October 29, 1946, to Alex Jr. and Ruby Alene Glasco.  He was a member of the Valley View Missionary Baptist Church.  He served his...

Jan 26, 2024

Ida Mae Gray, 90, of Jonesboro, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 26, 2024.  She was surrounded by her family at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House when she was called home.  She was born in Imboden on June 28, 1933, to Elson and Mollie Stokes.  She had lived in Jonesboro since 1954.  Being...

Jan 26, 2024

Dewaine Gerald Malone, 76, of Lake City left this life on Friday, January 26, 2024 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.

He was born to the late Harvey and Wanda Malone on February 12, 1947 in Lake City, Arkansas.

Wayne retired from Arkansas State Police after over 26 years of service and the...

Jan 25, 2024

Sister Marya Duscher, a member of the Olivetan Benedictine Sisters of Holy Angels Convent for 45 years, died January 25, 2024. She was 74 years old.

Mary Katheryn was born in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, on May 3, 1949 to James and LuVerne Duscher. She graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School in 1967, and worked in several...

Jan 25, 2024

Peggy Ruth Crews, aged 81, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center. Born on August 20, 1942, in Lake City to Sylvester Richard Despain and Selma Ferrell Despain, Peggy dedicated her life to education and community service.

Peggy served as a beloved school teacher within the Jonesboro Public Schools system. She was...