Obituaries

Nov 3, 2023

Jennie Mae Justus, 96, of Jonesboro passed away Friday, November 3, 2023 at her home. She was born August 26, 1927 in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Lawrence Vance (LV) and Addie Mae (Collins) Waddell. Jennie married the love of her life Fred Stuart Justus Sr. on August 30, 1946. They were happily married 69 years and had 3...

Oct 31, 2023

Lance Wayne “Smitty” Smith, a longtime resident of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on October 31, 2023, at the age of 51. He was surrounded by his family at NEA Baptist Hospital during his final moments.

Lance was born on December 2, 1971, in Benton, Arkansas, to his late parents, Jerry and Carolyn Smith. He moved to Jonesboro...

Oct 29, 2023

Jerry L. Muse, M.D. was carried to heaven from his earthly home on Sunday, October 29, 2023. He was 86 years old.  Jerry was born at home between Clarkton and Campbell, MO on January 8, 1937 to Emma Morrisett Muse and Edward Gilbert Muse.  His family moved to Plainview, TX shortly after. He lived there with his parents and...

Oct 29, 2023

Sharon Churchill, 81, of Lebanon, Tennessee, passed peacefully on October 29, 2023. She was

born Sharon Kay Statler on April 3, 1942, in Bakersfield, California. Known affectionately as

Sha Sha, she was a loving, caring, artistic, and creative individual.

Sha Sha is survived by her sons, Eric (Kerri) Mitchell and Marty (Marlene) Mitchell,...

Oct 29, 2023

Kenneth L. Garner, 67, loving son, husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023.  He was born February 23, 1956 to John and Daphine (Gilley) Garner in Jonesboro, AR.

Kenneth enjoyed collecting arrowheads and antique marbles.  He loved hunting, fishing, metal detecting, and anything else as long as he was outdoors.  Kenneth worked as an...

Oct 29, 2023

Leander Lee Franklin, 65, of Jonesboro departed this life on October 29, 2023 at his home. Leander was born to John and Emma Franklin on September 5, 1958 in Marked Tree.

Leander has been a resident of Jonesboro for the past 30 years and loved sports. He worked for Frolic Footwear until he became disabled. He is...

Oct 28, 2023

Sadie Jo Lisk, 7 years old, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 28, at LeBonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, in her mother’s arms. She was born in Memphis, but was a lifetime resident of Lake City.  She attended Riverside West Elementary.  Even though her and her twin sister had Down’s Syndrome, she loved to run, play...

Oct 27, 2023

Samantha Sue Jones, 52, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Friday, October 27, 2023. She was born to Bill Farmer and Rose Bobbitt on September 22, 1971 in Hanford, California. Samantha’s life revolved around her family. Especially after she got sick, she loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her father, Bill Farmer....

Oct 25, 2023

Michael Shane Lewis Sr., 46 of Caraway, Arkansas formerly of Tipton County area in Tennessee passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at his home. He was born October 5, 1977 in Covington, Tennessee. Michael worked most of his life in the steel mill. He enjoyed his job, motorcycles and going to flea markets.

Michael was preceded in...

Oct 24, 2023

Kristen (Kris) Alan Bultman, 55, died October 24th, 2023 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on February 25, 1968 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Keith and Ruthie Bultman. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Michelle (Westermeyer) Bultman, their sons Justin Bultman Bush (Amy Bush) of Goshen, Ohio, and Spencer (Kelly) Bultman of Morrow, Ohio....

Oct 24, 2023

Dessie Mae Byais, 58, of Jonesboro, transitioned Tuesday, October 24, 2023, to her Heavenly reward.  She was born to Eddie Northern and Kathern McLemore Northern on February 10, 1965 in Blytheville.  Dessie loved her family dearly and was such a kind and loving woman.  She was preceded in death by her parents and six siblings.

Dessie is...

Oct 23, 2023

Marty Dale Rodgers, 60, of Jonesboro, died Monday, October 23, 2023 at NEA Baptist Hospital.  He lived most of his life in the Bay area.  He was born in Jonesboro on June 8, 1960, to Clarence and Marvelene Rodgers.  He was of the Church of Christ belief.  He worked as a trucker for many years and loved his profession.  ...

Oct 23, 2023

Ronnie Earl Freeman, 80, of Jonesboro, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023, at St. Bernard Medical Center.  He lived most of his life in Jonesboro.  He was a born again Christian and was very firm in his religious beliefs.  He was born in Fort Sumner, New Mexico on October 19, 1943, to Earl and Alpha Freeman.  He served his...

Oct 22, 2023

Darrell Gene Kahl, 87, of Jonesboro, passed into eternal life on October 22, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center where he had received excellent and compassionate care. Darrell was born to the late Gene and Lucille (Hann) Kahl on October 29, 1935 in Springfield, Illinois. He grew up in Taylorville, Illinois and lived in Jonesboro since 1982.

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Oct 22, 2023

Jerrie Jeanne Rogers Walden went to be with the Lord on October 22, 2023, in Manila, Arkansas. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Jerrie was born to Jeanne and Clayton Rogers in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on November 16, 1948. She was a graduate of Jonesboro High School and attended Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, and Arkansas State...

Oct 21, 2023

Brenda Sue Rowlett, 57, of Jonesboro passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born February 22, 1966 in Newport to the late Mason and Jewel Rowlett. Brenda was a member of Huntington Church and was very close to her church family. She loved Jesus, her special friend JR Hampton, her...

Oct 21, 2023

Stephen Kyle McMasters, 32, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on October 21, 2023. Kyle was born in Jonesboro on October 11, 1991 to Rebecca McMasters and the late Stephen McMasters. In addition to his father, Kyle is preceded in death by his grandparents, Harold and Patsy McMasters, Donald and Betty Foster and his grandmother-in-law, Floella Dobbs.

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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,...