Obituaries

Apr 23, 2023

Carolyn H. Merritt, 81, of Rossville, Tennessee, passed from this life on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at the Pine Meadows Healthcare Center in Bolivar, Tennessee, where she was currently recouping from a fall injury.

Born in Luxora, Carolyn was a graduate of Luxora High School and moved to Memphis where she lived many years. Carolyn...

Apr 23, 2023

Thomas Burkett, 100, of Searcy, Arkansas, died Sunday, April 23, 2023. Burkett was preceded in death by his wife Engel Lee Burkett and parents, Thomas Marion Burkett and Lillie Bell Rice Burkett. Three daughters survive Phyllis Burkett, Martha Nash and Susan (James) Clinton, all of Jonesboro.

He...

Apr 23, 2023

Jimmie Dewayne Mize, 79, departed this life on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Memphis VA Medical Center. He was born May 29, 1943, in Harrisburg, AR, to the late Jim Sid and Ruby Ruth Mize.

Jim was a Chief Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, serving for 28 years before retiring. After retiring in...

Apr 23, 2023

Ronnie Ray Blount Sr, 67, of Jonesboro, died Sunday, April 23, 2023, at his home from a lengthy illness. He had lived in Jonesboro since 1987, moving here from New Mexico. His work history included a passion of tree cutting. His hobbies were fishing, gambling all sorts of ways, including, slots, pitching quarters and poker. He was preceded...

Apr 22, 2023

John Edward Greer, 83, of Cherokee Village, formerly of Jonesboro passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice house. He was born in Cash, Arkansas on October 9 th , 1939, to John H. Greer and Permell (Granny) Eldridge Greer. He lived most of his life in the Jonesboro area, but in 2014...

Apr 21, 2023

Joe Douglas Griffin, 71 of Jonesboro passed from this life April 21, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born November 2, 1951 in Lake City, Arkansas to Joe Douglas Griffin and Billie Jo Davidson Griffin. He went to school in Jonesboro and graduated from Jonesboro High School where lettered in football. After high school he played...

Apr 20, 2023

Tina Harrison, 53, of Jonesboro, died Thursday April 20, 2023. She had lived in Jonesboro for over 30 years. She was born on April 24, 1969 in Benton Harbor Michigan to William and Linda Barrett. Tina was of the Baptist belief. Being a caregiver was not only her profession, but it was her life calling. She enjoyed helping...

Apr 15, 2023

Victoria Louise Richardson, 77, of Gassville, Arkansas passed away at St. Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas on April 15, 2023. Born and raised in Connecticut, Vicki was the second oldest among her five sisters and four brothers. She lived with an unparalleled enthusiasm that was contagious to all those she encountered.  The trait served her well as a lifelong...

Apr 13, 2023

Emil Darrell Williams, 94, of Jonesboro died peacefully on April 13, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.

Emil was born July 3, 1928, in Searcy, Arkansas, to the late D.T. and Margaret Merritt Williams. He was a member of the Searcy High School graduating class of 1946. He married Marianne Hestir also of...

Apr 12, 2023

Peggy Byrd Hogue, 87, of Bay, Arkansas passed from this life Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born September 8, 1935 in Dalton to Lee Ora and Hazel Jackson Sullinger.

Peggy lived in Bay most of her life and was a member of the Bay Church of Christ. She enjoyed traveling with...

Apr 10, 2023

Leroy Bell passed from this life April 10, 2023. He has been a resident of Jonesboro, Arkansas for many years, having been born in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas on March 30, 1950 to Leon and Lillie Mae Golden-Bell.   Early in his life he moved to Houston Texas where he met his wife while working at Hermann Hospital. After...

Apr 10, 2023

Edna Earl Knuckles, 90, of Trumann passed from this life on Monday, April 10, 2023.  She was born to the late Archie and Elsie Jones on June 2, 1932 in Ramer, Tennessee. In her younger years she enjoyed camping and fishing with her husband. Later in life Edna enjoyed crocheting, quilting and spending time with family. In addition to...

Apr 9, 2023

Michael Wayne Nunnally, 36, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at St. Bernards Medical Center of natural causes.

Michael was born in Memphis and grew up in Evening Shade where he was a 2005 graduate of Evening Shade High School. Michael earned a BS degree in Finance  from Arkansas State University; a...

Apr 8, 2023

Patsy Moser Clark, 96, of Jonesboro passed away peacefully from this life at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House on Saturday, April 8, 2023.  She was born in Jonesboro on August 8, 1926, to the late Nathan Vivian and Hallie Smith Moser.

In addition to her parents, Patsy was preceded in death by her husband of...

Apr 8, 2023

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Christopher John Charette, 55, of Jonesboro died Saturday, April 8, 2023, at St. Bernards Medical Center.  He was born on June 26, 1967 in Denver, Colorado, to Francis “Jack” and Beth Marcotte. He had lived in Jonesboro since 1985, moving here from Warren Township, New Jersey.  He was a...

Apr 7, 2023

Darren “Redd” Lee Pruitt, 54 of Jonesboro departed this life on, Friday, April 7, 2023, at St. Bernard’s hospital.

He was born on the Army base in Fort Leonard Wood, MO on September 26, 1968.  He was preceded in death by his parents Rodger L. Pruitt and Glynda L. Wallace.

He is survived by a...

Apr 7, 2023

Shelby Jean Butler, 86, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on April 7, 2023, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  She was born in Nimmons, Arkansas on January 13, 1937, to Merky and Edna Mae Stanley.  She worked for 30 years at the Mississippi County Hospital and in the Human resource Department.  She served on several committees.  She...

Apr 6, 2023

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Charles Russell Dupwe Jr, also known as "Chuck," by his close friends and colleagues, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away on April 6, 2023 due to complications from a lun infection.  Charles was born on May 11, 1940, to Charles and Margaret Dupwe in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He spent most of his youth in...

Apr 5, 2023

Baby Everett Merrell-James Willett, entered Heaven on April 5, 2023 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center surrounded by his family.

Everyday Everett spent in the womb and earth side was a miracle, and he was a blessing to all those he was loved by. He knew no darkness, no sin or sorrow, he only knew the loving arms...

Apr 3, 2023

Brett Ryan Grice, 32, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, went home to be with Jesus Christ on Monday, April 3, 2023. He was born August 10, 1990, in Pensacola, Florida to Donald Ray Grice and the late Debra Jean Grice.

Brett was a proud graduate of Arkansas State University and worked many years in the banking industry, most recently...