Obituaries

Jan 24, 2024

Beverly Jean Cownie, 82, of Jonesboro, formerly of Omaha, Nebraska passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born June 8, 1941 in Sioux City, Iowa to William Ray and Bonnie Urqhardt. Beverly was one of four siblings, sister Sharon, and two brothers William (Bill) and Butch.

She was a loving wife...

Jan 23, 2024

Billy Joe Wicker, 89, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on January 23rd at Craighead Nursing Center after complications from dementia.

Billy Joe was born on December 26th, 1934 to the late William Earnest and Nellie Mae Phillips Wicker in Adamsville, Tennessee.

He had lived in Jonesboro most of his life and was a devoted long...

Jan 22, 2024

Thelma Kathryn Williams, 93, peacefully passed away on January 22, 2024, at Arkansas Continued Care Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 4, 1930, in Judsonia, Arkansas, to the late William Virgil and Mary H. Miller, Thelma spent her entire life in the Jonesboro area. She was a dedicated member of Greensboro Church of Christ and a...

Jan 21, 2024

At home and surrounded by loved ones, Edward (Ed) Vaughn, 92, of Jonesboro, passed away on January 21, 2024.

He was born to the late William Reuben and Cara Iva Vaughn on July 22, 1931 in Flint, Michigan. Ed was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Patricia Harmon.

Ed proudly served the...

Jan 20, 2024

JANE (JANIE) BIANCA CISSELL

Surrounded by her two sons and daughter, Jane (Janie) Bianca Cissell passed away peacefully at the “Hour of Great Mercy’, on January 20, 2024, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, at the age of 84.

Born February 15, 1939, in Indianola, Mississippi to parents Angelo and Grace Bianca.  She was the third of six...

Jan 20, 2024

Michael Dewayne Collier, age 50, of Jonesboro, formerly of Booneville, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 17, 1973, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Michael dedicated his professional life as a mechanic for Medic One, showcasing his skill and passion for fixing things. He...

Jan 18, 2024

Kathy Jo Sellers, 66, of Jonesboro passed from this life on January 18, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born to the late Bill and Virginia Sellers on September 21, 1957 in San Antonio, TX. Kathy was a member of the Gosnell Baptist Church and had a strong relationship with the Lord. She graduated...

Jan 18, 2024

Naomi Ruth Clark, 91, passed from this life on January, 18, 2024, at Craighead County Nursing Center.  She was born July 31, 1932 at Blytheville, Arkansas as the fourth of five daughters to Wyley Russell Ball and Maggie Bell Ball.

Ruth was a 1950 graduate of Dixie High School and attended Arkansas State College where she was...

Jan 18, 2024

Constance Kay Brosmore “Connie”, 66, of Bono, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2024, at her home. Born on January 28, 1957, in Janesville, Wisconsin, Connie lived a fulfilling life dedicated to family, work, and cherished pastimes.

Connie was a retired realtor who had devoted her professional career to helping others find their...

Jan 17, 2024

Robin Jay Putmon,60, of Jonesboro, AR, passed from this life on January 17,  2024. Born in Omaha Nebraska on July 16, 1963 to Mary Jane Solis and Ralph Junior Putmon. She grew up in St. Louis, MO, and moved to Arkansas in 1991. Robin loved puzzles, diamond art, bingo and her family. She had a generous, loving heart, and...

Jan 17, 2024

Steven Allen "Steve" Timms, 65, of Lake City, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center.

Steve was born in Lake City and lived all of his life there. He was a 1976 graduate of Lake City High School and was of the Baptist faith. Steve enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, vegetable...

Jan 16, 2024

Tammy Sue Smith, 64, of Paragould, passed away on January 16, 2024 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born in Jonesboro on October 7, 1959 to Al and Donna Smith.

Tammy attended Jonesboro High School and went on to study business at Arkansas State University. She was of the Baptist belief and was a member of...

Jan 16, 2024

Alana Evyan Free, 32, of Jonesboro passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024. She was born January 25, 1991 in Jonesboro to Sherry Williams and Alton Free. Alana enjoyed music, arts and crafts and spending time with family and friends. She was a loving person who loved her family, her children and loved to help other people.

Alana...

Jan 15, 2024

Dennis George Reid, 77, of Weiner, Arkansas, passed away on January 15, 2024, at Craighead Nursing Center. He was born to the late George and Dorothy Reid on February 3, 1946, in Weiner, AR, where he resided his entire life.

Dennis led a life filled with love for his family. He enjoyed hunting, playing golf, watching sports,...

Jan 15, 2024

Sandra Ann Harrington Smith Clark passed away January 15, 2024, at the age of  84. Affectionally known as Sissy, to those close to her. She was born January 14, 1940, to Eugene (Gene) and Geraldine (Jere) Harrington in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Sandra graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1958. She attended Arkansas State University where she pledged Phi...

Jan 15, 2024

John Michael Cameron, 77, of Jonesboro, died peacefully on January 15, 2024, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. Born in West Palm Beach, Fla., the son of Billie Jean Staggs and C.D. Walker, Mike was raised in Jonesboro by his maternal grandparents, Myrtle and Fred Anderson. Mike graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1964. Upon graduation, he...

Jan 14, 2024

Samantha Ann Meyer Christopher, 42, of Jonesboro, died on January 14, 2024, at her residence.  She was born in Modesto, California on Sept 19, 1981, and moved to Jonesboro in 1985.  She was a member of Temple Baptist Church.  Samantha was the Assistant Manager of Slim Chickens. She enjoyed reading, spending time with her children always had time for...

Jan 12, 2024

Ramon Hernandez-Rocha, 85, of Jonesboro formerly of Delano, California passed away Friday, January 12, 2024 at his home. He was born January 28, 1938 in Michoacán, Mexico to the late Francisco and Juventina Hernandez. Ramon was of the Catholic Faith. He enjoyed being at home, spending time with family, boxing, western movies, and baking. Before moving to Arkansas, Ramon...

Jan 11, 2024

Geraldine Redden Helums, 81 of Jonesboro, passed from this life Thursday, January 11, 2024, at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born to Lewis Herbert and Carrie Maxine Cox Wood in Winona, Mississippi, on November 10, 1942.

“Jerri” known by most, resided in Jonesboro since 2022 following residences in Southhaven, Mississippi and Mountain View,...

Jan 10, 2024

Sherry Lynne Spiller, 60, of Paragould, formerly of Olive Branch, Mississippi, passed away on January 10, 2024 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

She was born on July 22, 1963 in Mattoon, Illinois to Glenn and Geraldine Spiller. Sherry called Olive Branch, Mississippi home for 22 years before...