Obituaries

Sep 6, 2023

Shelby Jean Jones, 83, of Bono passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born October 5, 1939 in Bono to the late Charles and Mary Craft. Shelby was a homemaker who loved to take care of her family. She was a faithful member of the Bono Church of Christ where...

Sep 4, 2023

Paul Allen Bloom, of Jonesboro formerly of Montana, passed away on September 4, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center at the age of 55. Paul was born in Edmonds, WA on September 7, 1967 to Rich Bloom and Bobbie Powers Bloom.

At a young age, Paul showed he was independent and a hard worker. He started his...

Sep 3, 2023

Donnie “Don” Hugh Coker, 71, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born to the late Harry and Montana (Sellers) Coker on January 2, 1952 in Imboden. Don was a member and former Deacon of Valley View Church of Christ. After he retired, Don took...

Sep 2, 2023

Patricia (Patty) Eugene Lady, 80 of Jonesboro passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.

She was born October 24, 1942 in Jonesboro, AR to Sid and Charlestine (Settlemire) Lee.

Patty was a member of Swifton United Methodist Church and a member of the Swifton United women of Faith....

Sep 1, 2023

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Gordon David Ferguson of Jonesboro passed from this life on Friday, September 1, 2023, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.  He was 90 years old.

David was born in 1932 at St. Bernards Hospital. He was the only child of Gordon Samuel Ferguson and Sibyl Hay Ferguson. He...

Aug 31, 2023

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Keith Dooley, 63, a life-long resident of Jonesboro went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at St. Bernards Medical Center.  He was a member of Temple Baptist Church and was instrumental in the building of the first portion of the church.  Having a servant’s heart, he was the...

Aug 31, 2023

Shirley Soo, 90, of Jonesboro died peacefully on August 31, 2023, in her home.

Shirley was born April 24, 1933, in Friars Point, Mississippi to the late Frank Lee Sr. and Sylvia Lee. She graduated from Lula Rich High School in 1947. She married Albert Soo of Marvell, AR on July 21, 1957. She attended the University...

Aug 30, 2023

Thelma Vernice Smith, 89, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on August 30, 2023 at the Craighead Nursing Center in Jonesboro. Vernice was born outside of Brookland on December 12, 1933 to the late James and Bessie Harris. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years Dale Smith; and two sisters,...

Aug 29, 2023

Randall Burrow, 67, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, August 29, 2023.  He was born in Brinkley in July 14, 1956 to Paul and Joyce Burrow.  He had lived on Jonesboro for over 30 years, moving here from Brinkley.  He loved hunting and fishing.  He was always willing to help friends and family to their appointments.  He was known as “Mr....

Aug 25, 2023

Sarah Kayte Neal, 16, of Jonesboro passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at her home. She was born February 14, 2007 in Jonesboro to Dustin and Cynthia Neal. Sarah Kayte attended Valley View Schools until she started home school a little over a year ago. Sarah Kayte was a member of Valley View Church of Christ. She enjoyed spending...

Aug 25, 2023

Joan Crocker Cremeens,of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully at her home on August 25, 2023, at the age of 87. She was born to the late Johnny and Gladys Lansford on September 13, 1935, in Jonesboro. Joan's roots remained firmly planted in her hometown throughout her life, She was a devoted member of the Nettleton Church of Christ.

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Aug 24, 2023

Wava Gene Medlock, a cherished member of our community, passed away on August 24, 2023, at the Arkansas Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro. She was born to the late Darvey and Ollie Mayfield Sr., and her life's journey took her from Lake City to Jonesboro, where she spent the majority of her years. Wava held strong Christian beliefs that...

Aug 24, 2023

Courtney “DeeDee” Colburn, 32, of Jonesboro formerly of Tuckerman passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born September 16, 1990 in Jonesboro to Bobby Holladay and the late Roberta Pruitte. Courtney lived in Jonesboro and Bono most of her life, but was raised in Trumann. She was a member of Faith Assembly of...

Aug 24, 2023

James Cleon Stevens (Jim) went to his heavenly home on August 24, 2023, at the age of 85, surrounded by his wife of 59 years, Martha Stevens, and his three favorite daughters, Gina Wagner, Holly Corter, and Katherine Tippy.

Lovingly known as Daddy, Grandpa, Big Jim, and Big Bear, Jim was born on March 15,1938, to Emily...

Aug 23, 2023

Anthony Byron Garner, 51, of Jonesboro departed this life on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born in Verser Clinic in Harrisburg, September 5, 1971 to the late Paul and Susie Garner.

He is preceded in death by; one brother, Randy Garner; one sister, Vanessa Garner Dillon.

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Aug 22, 2023

Robert (Rob) Alexander Brown, 50 years old, of Jonesboro, AR, passed away peacefully and into the arms of Jesus, on August 22, 2023, at his home. Rob was born on February 27, 1973, in Kennett, MO.

Rob’s unwavering faith, boundless compassion, and selfless dedication to caring for his parents have left an indelible mark on...

Aug 21, 2023

Donnie O’Brien, 56, a lifetime resident of Trumann, passed away on August 21, 2023, at the NEA Baptist Hospital.  He was born on September 10, 1966, in Harrisburg, Arkansas to Don and Sheila O’Brien.  He worked most of his life as an automotive mechanic.  He recently started woodworking as a new hobby. He loved to hunt, fish and watch...

Aug 17, 2023

Ronnie Lee Reams, 81, of Dexter, Missouri passed from this life on Thursday, August 17, 2023. He was born to the late Emmett and Mattie Reams on April 22, 1942 in Union City, Tennessee. Ronnie attended Arkansas State University for his Pre-pharmacy classes before graduating in 1966 from the University Of Arkansas School Of Pharmacy in Little Rock. He...

Aug 16, 2023

Whitney Suzanne Jones, 36, of Bono, passed from this life on August 16, 2023. Whitney was born to Wayne Hogan and Susan Barton in Jonesboro on August 25, 1986. She is preceded in death by both parents.

Whitney grew up and spent all of her life living in Jonesboro. She loved shopping for purses like Michael Kors...

Aug 15, 2023

Patricia (Pat) Abbott passed away August 15, 2023 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. She was born June 13, 1941 in Batesville.

Pat lived numerous places during her 82 years including Alicia, St. Louis, Missouri, Hoxie, Walnut Ridge, Jonesboro, Hardy and Lake City, but Lake City is where she called home. Pat attended Finch Baptist Church...