Obituaries

Oct 20, 2023

Larry Columbus Cooper, aged 81, passed away on October 20, 2023, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born on September 28, 1942, in Bay Village, Arkansas, to his late parents, Ray and Jewell Cooper.

He served three years in the United States Army. Larry found fulfillment in his career in construction and roofing, and...

Oct 19, 2023

David Randall Emerson, 66, of Jonesboro, passed away on October 19, 2023 at his home from ALS. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Carrie Renee, and their two puppies, Coco and Louie.

David was born on October 8, 1957 to Floyd Alvin and Martha Betty Emerson. He was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro and graduated from...

Oct 19, 2023

Zelma Woods, of Jonesboro, passed from this life October 19, 2023 at her home. She was born on May 19, 1951 to the late Jessie L. and Henry T. Speed in Jonesboro, Arkansas and was the second child to this union.

At an early age Zelma lived in Memphis, Tennessee where she attended school. After finishing school,...

Oct 19, 2023

Anthony Dale Story, 38, of Brookland, left this world to soar with angels on Thursday, October 19. Born on July 27, 1985, Tony walked in love his entire life, and brought joy to so many he encountered in his short journey.

Tony was interested in music, sports, laughter, and being surrounded by friends and family. His roles...

Oct 18, 2023

Samuel Kent Frangenberg, 82, of Jonesboro, passed away on October 18, 2023, at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born in Pocahontas, Arkansas, on June 3, 1941, to the late Peter and Modelle Frangenberg. Kent has been a resident of Jonesboro since 1973, after relocating from Pocahontas. He attended Forest Home Church of the Nazarene. Kent had a deep...

Oct 18, 2023

Samuel Earl Lantz of Jonesboro, was born April 24, 1972 to Alla Mae Lantz and James Eugene Lantz in Batesville, AR. His life was made complete on this earth on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at the age of 51. He was blessed with a large circle of family and friends to enjoy life with. Sam had a big sense...

Oct 18, 2023

Harrell Nelson Oakley, 77, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 18, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Nelson was born March 19,1946, in Searcy, Arkansas, the son of Willis Harrell Oakley and Mary Lucille Nelson.

He married Cathy Wilhelm on November 3, 2001, in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Oct 18, 2023

Pamela Hatch Manard, 73, of Wichita Falls, Texas, formerly of Paragould, passed away on October 18, 2023 at the United Regional Hospital. She was born on March 2, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri to Ronald and Joyce Hatch.

Pamela was a Christian and enjoyed attending services online and in person when her health allowed. She found joy...

Oct 18, 2023

Brad Heckmann, a beloved husband and father passed away on October 18, 2023, at the age of 60 at his home in Jonesboro. He was born on July 23, 1963, in Harrisburg, Arkansas, to his parents, Billy Neal and Jessie Mae Heckmann.

Brad was a member of the County Line Church of Christ and worked as a...

Oct 15, 2023

Pierce “Bubba” Barnett Jr., 80, of Jonesboro passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center.  He was born June 13, 1943, in Marianna Arkansas to the late Pierce W. Barnett Sr. and Mina Lee Barnett. Bubba grew up in Marianna and graduated from T. A. Futrell High School in 1962. He attended Arkansas State University for...

Oct 14, 2023

Jewell “Jill” Carmon Massa, 70, of Jonesboro passed from this life on October 14, 2023 at her home. Jill was born in Batesville on January 22, 1953 to the late Owen and Gearldine Milligan. She and her family moved to Jonesboro from North Little Rock a few years ago. Jill was committed to her family. She always loved helping...

Oct 14, 2023

Laurie Jean Pease, 58, of Bono departed this life on October 14, 2023, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. Laurie was born on January 10, 1965, in Syracuse, New York to her parents Robert Walter and Lucille Staves.

Laurie spent her early life in Baldwinsville, New York but then moved to Jonesboro and spent the rest of her...

Oct 9, 2023

Betty June Johnson, 58, of Otwell departed from this earth on October 9, 2023. She was born July 29,1965. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Roy Johnson; four children, Farrah Quinn, Roger Johnson, Morgan Maxwell and Greg Johnson; eight grandchildren and a sister, Kathy Johnson. Betty was preceded in death by her mother, Lois Gandy Richards....

Oct 9, 2023

Dean Dwight Goad, 62, of Jonesboro passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on May 5, 1961 to James and Gustavah Goad in St. Louis, Missouri. Dean is preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Jim Goad.

Dean lived most of his life in the...

Oct 9, 2023

Patricia Louise McAndrew, 81, of Jonesboro passed away Monday, October 9, 2023, at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born July 21, 1942, in Albany, Oregon, to the late Ernest and Virginia Luehring. Patricia graduated from Arkansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in history and worked as a special education teacher. She was also a veteran of the...

Oct 7, 2023

Gerald Iveson Butler, 85, a resident of Strawberry, Arkansas, peacefully departed this life on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at his residence that he always referred to as “Butler Mountain” surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 27, 1938, to the late Clarence Wesley and Pynie Malone Butler in Rivervale, Arkansas.

Gerald was a carpet...

Oct 7, 2023

Alice Guntharp Phipps, 84, passed from this life, to make her home in Heaven on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, surrounded by her family. Alice was born on May 27, 1939 to H.J and Leona Guntharp.

She was raised in Hoxie until the family moved to Jonesboro her Senior year of...

Oct 6, 2023

John Christopher Ballard, 34, formerly of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023, at his current residence in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born on December 20, 1988, to Stan and Beth Ballard at St Bernards in Jonesboro. John was engaged to his loving fiancé, Taryn Childress. Taryn lives in Little Rock, Arkansas, where they first...

Oct 6, 2023

Mary Jane (Brooks) Johnson, 85, of Crenshaw, MS, formerly of Jonesboro and Caraway, passed away on October 6, 2023 at the Regional One Health Medical Center in Memphis. She was born in Hancock, Arkansas on March 11, 1938 to Dick and Lovis Brooks.

Mary Jane lived most of her life in Caraway. She was a graduate of...

Oct 5, 2023

Bobby Cleo Fletcher, 77, of Lake City passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023 at his home. He was born to JC and Joyce Passmore Fletcher on September 3, 1946 in Bay. Bobby graduated from Dixie High School in 1965. He served in the Army from 1968 to 1970 in Korea. Bobby was a member of Refuge General Baptist Church...