Obituaries

Jan 9, 2023

James Daniel “Dan” Watson Sr. passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at Ridgecrest Health and Rehab. He was born August 16, 1946 in Brookland to the late Charles and Gladys Williamson Henley. Dan was a Nettleton School graduate. He served in the United States Navy.  Dan retired from the Craighead County Highway Department. He was a member of Cash...

Jan 7, 2023

Charles “Chuckie” Bradford Miller III, 22, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Saturday, January 7, 2023. He was born to Charles Miller Jr. and Rhonda Ward on March 11, 2000 in St. Louis. Chuckie loved anything to do with cars, especially working on them. He also enjoyed watching YouTube, spending time with his family and his dog, Zeus. Chuckie...

Jan 6, 2023

Mary Louise Ritter, 90, of Jonesboro, AR was reunited with many she loves in heaven on January 6, 2023. She leaves behind a legacy of her great love of and knowledge of growing things (which she learned from her parents) to her children and grandchildren. Like her mother, Mary would cook wonderful food and everyone who entered her home...

Jan 6, 2023

Carolyn Rankin Duke, 69, of Jonesboro  passed away peacefully surrounded by her closest loved ones on Friday, January 6, 2023.

She was born in Newport, Arkansas on November 9,1953 to the late John J. and Pauline (Brady) Rankin.

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Jan 6, 2023

Betty Jean Harrod Gerlach, 88, of Jonesboro, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born December 14, 1934 in Holly Grove to the late Luther Harrod and Opal (Boals) Harrod. Betty graduated from Holly Grove High School in 1952 with a group of classmates that have continued to have class...

Jan 5, 2023

Virginia McFarland Covington, 82, of Jonesboro went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 5, 2023.  She had lived in Jonesboro since 1967, moving here from Decatur Georgia.  She was born in Frankfort, Kentucky on October 5, 1940, to Monte and Ruth McFarland.  She was a member of First Christian Church, where she was the Church secretary...

Jan 4, 2023

Johnny F. Van Horn, 73, passed away January 4, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center.  He was born to Thurman and Dorothy Van Horn on August 11, 1949 in Pine Bluff.

Johnny loved spending time with his sons, Jonathan and Hunter, travelling, and being on the family farm.

Johnny was proud of his numerous professional...

Jan 4, 2023

Elbert Dean Carr, 91 years of age, passed away from this life on January 4, 2023 in Gulfport MS. He leaves behind his beloved and devoted wife Glenda Ruth Johnson Carr, of Long Beach, MS, Daughter, Lou Ann Edmonds of Mesa, AZ, Son, Micheal Dean Carr of Long Beach, MS. Loving and caring Father-In-Law to Michael R Edmonds and Tina...

Jan 2, 2023

Thomas Franklin Rothe, 72, of Jonesboro, died on Monday, January 2, 2023, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born in Ohio on May 20, 1950, to Arthur and Mary Rothe and moved to Fisher, Arkansas when he was two years old. He lived in Fisher until 1988, then moved to Jonesboro. He was of the...

Jan 2, 2023

Charles Bradford Miller, Sr.,  83, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Monday, January 2, 2023, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Born in Flint, Michigan, Charles lived some of his early adult life in Jonesboro. He lived in California and St. Louis before moving back to Jonesboro in 1998. Charles was a U.S. Army veteran...

Jan 2, 2023

Michael Preston Blount, 32 of Jonesboro parted from this life January 2, 2023 at NEA Baptist Hospital.  He was born May 10, 1990 in Jonesboro to Michael Alan Blount and Vickie Akins Blount. He spent his life in Jonesboro. Michael enjoyed listening to music, playing video games, fishing and hanging out with his friends.

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Jan 2, 2023

On January 2, 2023, Sondra Sue (Blagg) Cox passed away after a lengthy illness at the age of 81.

Sondra was preceded in death by her parents, Orville and Juanita Blagg; a sister, Brenda Blagg; and her daughter, Jennifer Cox Smith. She is survived by her faithful husband of almost 57 years, Jerry Cox, of...

Jan 1, 2023

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Victor was born April 22, 2000, to Oladapo and Bola Omowonuola in Lagos, Nigeria. Victor graduated from Emerald High School in Lagos, Nigeria. He migrated to the United States at a young age to pursue his tertiary education. He went on to receive a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, and a Masters in...

Dec 31, 2022

Paula Belle Robinson Hollis, 85, of Jonesboro passed from this life on December 31, 2022, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center surrounded by family.  She was born to the late Lorene D. and Mildred Robinson on July 18, 1937, in Piggott. Paula was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary for the VFW having served many roles in the organization...

Dec 31, 2022

Carolyn Kay Wiggins, 70, of Jonesboro, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 31, 2022. She was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on December 14, 1952, to George Boland and Alvis Kingery. She grew up in Winston-Salem and graduated from Parkland High School. She received certification as Respiratory Therapist at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas. She...

Dec 30, 2022

Cora Mae Merritt, 93, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Friday, December 30, 2022. She was born to the late Charles and Eva Simpson in Egypt, Arkansas on March 22, 1929. Cora enjoyed being outdoors and especially enjoyed gardening and yardwork. In addition to her parents, Cora is preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Merritt; and sister,...

Dec 30, 2022

Hazel Marie Orr, 89, formerly of Bono, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022.

She was born May 19, 1933 to the late George and Mary Fawcett. Hazel graduated from Bolivar

High School in Tennessee in 1952.

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Dec 28, 2022

Curtis Dewayne Goad, 72, of Arlington, Tennessee formerly of Brookland passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at his home. He was born June 18, 1950 in Lake City to the late Kirt and Juanita Goad. Curtis was a veteran of the United States Army and honorably served in Vietnam. For his service, he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal...

Dec 28, 2022

Suzanne Rothrock Hackney, 80, of Jonesboro departed this life on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born March 12, 1942 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late George and Husie Rothrock. She lived in Jonesboro for 20 years, moving here from Osceola, Arkansas.

Suzanne retired from City of Jonesboro as...

Dec 27, 2022

Yvonne Johnson, 65, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, departed this life on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center. She was born December 28, 1956 in Tyronza, Arkansas to the late Stanford Meredith and Jewell Garrett.

Mrs. Johnson was employed at Parker Hannifin Factory in Trumann, AR for over 30 years. Upon...