Obituaries

Sister Mary Angeline Massery

Feb 26, 2023

Sr M. Angeline Massery, OSB

Sister Mary Angeline Massery, a member of the Olivetan Benedictine Sisters of Holy Angels

Convent for 77 years, died February 26, 2023. She was 94 years old.

Margaret Carolyn was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on February 28, 1928 to...

Mattie Mae Bradley

Feb 25, 2023

Mattie Bradley, 79, of Jonesboro formerly of Weiner, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 at her home. She was born October 4, 1943 in Harrisburg to the late Ezra and Edna Easter. Mattie was the manager over the kitchen at Weiner Schools for several years before retiring. She was a member of Weiner Assembly of God. Mattie enjoyed game...

Elizabeth Jane Pierce

Feb 24, 2023

Elizabeth Jane Pierce, 93 passed from this life Friday, March 24, 2023 at St. Bernards Hospital.  She is surviced by her son, Terry Pierce and daughte  Tenia Carter (Tray) of Midline, Michigan.

Complete obituary will be posted soon.

Frank Triplett Jr.

Feb 23, 2023

Frank Triplett, Jr., 87, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, departed this life on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born April 13, 1935 to the late Frances Marion and Sarah (nee Casey) Triplett in Pocahontas, Arkansas. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by several brothers and sisters....

Linda Kay Brown

Feb 23, 2023

Linda Kay Brown, 73, of Strawberry passed from this life Thursday, February 23, 2023 at National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs. She was born to the late Ulas and Dorothy Upton Simpson on February 7, 1950 in Jonesboro and was of the Baptist belief.

Linda was an avid guitar player and singer/song writer who wrote many...

Nelvia Jean Agnew

Feb 23, 2023

Nelvia Agnew, 63, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away from cancer on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House surrounded by her family. She was born on December 18, 1959, in Kosciusko, Mississippi, to Wayne and Beatrice Cook. After growing up in Mississippi, Nelvia lived in Montana and Nebraska before settling in Jonesboro. She and...

Willie Alvin Valdary, Jr.

Feb 22, 2023

Willie Alvin Valdary, Jr. departed this life on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at the age of 59. He was a

retired carpenter who resided in Jonesboro, Arkansas, but also a New Orleans, Louisiana native. Willie

was born August 8, 1963. His love for family, cooking, and handy work were the highlights of his life.

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Roger Dean Rhea

Feb 21, 2023

Mr. Roger Dean Rhea, 68, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, departed this life on Tuesday,

February 21, 2023, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital after a long battle with covid. He

was born May 9, 1954 to the late Earnest and Katheryn Rhea.

Roger was a U.S. Navy...

Donna Jean Mckinley

Feb 21, 2023

Donna McKinley, 56, of Newport, died on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. She had lived in Newport for the past three years, moving there from Mammoth Spring, Arkansas.  She was born in Newport on December 17, 1966, to Avery O’Neal and Corenia Crowell. She was of the Baptist belief.  Donna was an avid reader and was always kind to any...

Monalie Hutchins Pruitt

Feb 20, 2023

Monalie Pruitt went home to be with her Lord on 2-20-23 at the age of 88 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years Marvin Pruitt, a sister Ruby Wiles as well as her parents Luther Hutchins and Jessie Hatcher Hutchins. She leaves behind on this Earth 3 children, John Pruitt (Sheila), Betty Ann...

Charlotte Sulcer Alexander

Feb 19, 2023

Charlotte Sulcer Alexander died peacefully Sunday, February 19, 2023 with her family by her side after battling with Parkinson’s disease.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, Bert and Mariella Sulcer and her brother Bert Sulcer Jr. She is survived by her son, Bert Alexander; two daughters, Angela (Ike) Horner and Mary Spencer Alexander (Nick Ingram)...

Christina Tackett Clark

Feb 17, 2023

Christina Tackett Clark was born on October 24, 1976 in Phoenix, Arizona, to the late Irvin Tackett Jr. and Debbie Tackett.

With deepest sympathy, Christina departed her life on Friday, February 17, 2023.  Who was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt and mother.  Christina had a deep love for her family and friends.

Christina was preceded...

Gary Charles Drum

Feb 17, 2023

Gary Charles Drum, 45, of Jonesboro departed this life on Friday, February 17, 2023. He was born February 8, 1978 in Hohenwald, Tennessee to Tim and Donna Drum.

Gary has lived in Northeast Arkansas most of his life and was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, training rabbit dogs and going to the river with his...

Floyd "Sonny" Moon

Feb 16, 2023

Mr. Elva Floyd “Sonny” Moon of Bay, departed this life Thursday, February 16, 2023, at the family residence at the age of 84 years, 3 months, and 16 days. He was born on Monday, October 31, 1938, in Bay, AR to the late Victor W. and Quida Elizabeth Jones Moon. He was a member of Bay Church of Christ....

Jimmie Hubert Adair

Feb 16, 2023

Jimmie Hubert “Jim” Adair 78, of Jonesboro gained his heavenly wings Wednesday, February 16, 2023 at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center. He was born April 28, 1944 in San Bernardino, CA to the late James Hubert and Virginia “Kee” Adair.

He was a member of pioneer families of NE Arkansas and the grandson of Joseph and Ida...

Mark Lloyd Jr

Feb 16, 2023

Eddie “Mark” Lloyd Jr, 60, of Trumann departed this life too soon on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at his home. He was born April 11, 1962 in Memphis, Tennessee to Eddie Lloyd Sr and Vermalene Smith.

Mark has lived in the Trumann area most of his life and was of Christian faith. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially...

Theodore "Bear" Lidel Strommer

Feb 14, 2023

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Theodore “Bear” Lidel Strommer, age 70, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  Bear was born in Rockford, Illinois to Erwin and Betty (Melau) Strommer on September 2, 1952.  When he was young he and his family lived in New Milford,...

Richard "Dick" James Forkel

Feb 14, 2023

Richard “Dick” James Forkel, 88, of Jonesboro formerly of Orange, California, departed this life on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at his residence. He was born June 8, 1934 in Michigan to the late Edward and Dorothy Forkel.

Dick was a veteran in the U.S. Army serving time during the Cold War. He worked at RCA (Radio Corporation...

Jimmy Dale Thomas

Feb 14, 2023

Jimmy Dale Thomas, 74, of Bono passed from this life on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at his home. He was born to the late J.D. and Pearl Thomas on May 12, 1948 in Pocahontas. Jimmy was of the Baptist belief and enjoyed playing guitar, collecting model cars, and BBQing. In addition to his parents, Jimmy is preceded in death...

William Kelly Wadlington

Feb 13, 2023

Mr. William Kelly Wadlington, 67, of Brookland, Arkansas, departed this life on Monday , February 13, 2023, at The Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born December 20, 1955 in Evansville, IL to the late George and Sylvia Wadlington.

William was a Navy Veteran, who served time in Vietnam. He worked as a construction worker,...