Obituaries

Jul 11, 2023

Burnis Lee Lammers, 88, of Jonesboro passed away July 11, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Burnis was born in Beebe, Arkansas on December 16, 1934 to Herman and Louella Lammers.

Since 1995, Burnis has called Jonesboro home. Burnis was a jack of all trades and had many careers throughout his life. He was a barber, a...

Jul 10, 2023

Larry Estle Brannen, 71, of Jonesboro peacefully passed away on July 10, 2023, at his home. Born on October 2, 1951, to Estle Brannen and Winnie Geraline (Johnson) Brannen in Walnut Ridge.

Larry served as a chief engineer on a river boat for over 30 years. Following his riverboat career, he transitioned to become an operator at...

Jul 10, 2023

Margaret Jean Knight West, 95, passed away on July 10, 2023, at her home in Jonesboro. She was born in Bono to the late Lawrence and Viola Goodman. Jean had been a resident of Jonesboro since 1980, having spent approximately 20 years in Michigan before moving to the area. She was a devoted member of the Valley View Church...

Jul 9, 2023

Louise Whittingham, 99, of Jonesboro, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 9, 2023.  She was born in Trumann, on October 5, 1923, to Sam and Josie Huckeby.

Louise was a member of the Poplar Valley Baptist Church.  She graduated from McCormick High School as the class Valedictorian and attended Arkansas A &...

Jul 9, 2023

J. E. Simpson, 88, a lifetime resident of Jonesboro, died on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at St. Bernards Medical Center.  He was born in Brookland, Arkansas on January 19, 1935 to Guy Edward and Elmire Simpson.  He served his Country in the U. S. Air Force and the U. S. Army National Guard.  He attended Nettleton Baptist Church for...

Jul 9, 2023

Chad Dewayne Brown, 53, of Jonesboro passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023 at his home. He was born December 19, 1969 in Jonesboro to the late Bill and Devona Brown. Chad was a Christian and of the Baptist belief. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, listening to music and playing the drums. He was an only child and his best friends...

Jul 8, 2023

Steven Wayne Brown, 71, of Jonesboro, passed away July 8, 2023 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.

Steve was born May 26, 1952 to the late Richard (Bean) Brown and Euvanell Cullum Brown in Rector, AR. He is survived by his wife Brenda Poppe Brown; children Barrett Brown of Claremore, OK, Breena Brown of Jonesboro,...

Jul 8, 2023

A glorious Heavenly union occurred on Saturday, July 8, 2023 as  Lucy Ann Winford joyfully stepped into eternity at the age of 91.  What a magnificent legacy of trusting the Lord she has left to all who knew her!  She was an active member of Central Baptist Church in Jonesboro before moving into St. Bernard’s Villas Memory Care facility.  ...

Jul 6, 2023

Robert Samuel Wilson, passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family on July 6, 2023, at the age of 51. He was born in Jonesboro on October 30, 1971 to Cliff and Wanda (Hotchkiss) Wilson. Robert spent the majority of his life in Lake City and then spent the last five years living in Monette. Robert dedicated...

Jul 5, 2023

Manuel Castillo Resendiz, 76, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on July 5, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Manuel was born December 24, 1946 in Mexico City to the late Indalesio and Dolores Resendiz. In addition to his parents, Manuel is preceded in death by his son Jose Resendiz and granddaughter Maira Resendiz.

Manuel and his...

Jul 4, 2023

Sister Marilyn Doss, a member of the Olivetan Benedictine Sisters of Holy Angels Convent for 36 years, died July 4, 2023. She was 74 years old.

Letha Marilyn was born in Whitefield, Oklahoma, on June 16, 1949 to the late Marjorie Plep and Floyd Hollis. The family moved to Arkansas and she attended Our Lady of the...

Jul 2, 2023

Joyce Smith Seabaugh, 68, of rural Bono, passed from this life on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Born in Jonesboro, Joyce lived much of her life in Jonesboro before moving to Bono. She was a 1973 graduate of Jonesboro High School and retired from St. Bernards Medical Center Business Office with...

Jul 2, 2023

Annie Lee “Jennie” Ralston, 67, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born to the late Sam and Mae Dee Ralston on December 24, 1955 in Parkin.  Jennie attended Central High School in Parkin and was a member of Miller’s Temple Cogic in Jonesboro. She...

Jul 1, 2023

Patricia "Patsy" Ann George, 70, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. Patsy was born on August 31, 1952 in Flint, MI to Raymond and Maxine Erby.

Patsy called Jonesboro home for the last 32 years. She loved working outdoors, planting flowers and working on the yard. Patsy was...

Jun 29, 2023

Margie Juanita Scarborough, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2023, at the age of 95. She was born on December 2, 1927, in Bono, Arkansas, to the late James and Ruth Kaffka. Margie spent the majority of her life in Jonesboro, Arkansas, with a brief period in Judsonia, Arkansas, spanning about 20 years.

Jun 29, 2023

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Bobby (Bob) Wayne Simpson, 67, of Jonesboro, AR, died peacefully in the early morning of Thursday, June 29, in Jonesboro, with his wife of twenty-five years, Molly, and his mother, Alcyon Simpson, at his side.

He is also survived by his two brothers, Dion (Theresa) Simpson of Malvern and Mark (Vicki) Simpson...

Jun 29, 2023

Shirley Diane Harvey, 70 of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023. She was born July 17, 1952, to the late Albert and Geraldine Howanietz in Benton, Arkansas. She was formerly a resident of Central Arkansas and leaves behind a legacy of love, devotion, and cherished memories.

Shirley was devoted to taking care of those around...

Jun 27, 2023

Mrs. Linda Gail Kious of Jonesboro Arkansas departed this life at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital on June 27th, 2023 at the age of 71. She was born to Dewey H. and Lula Lee (Shurbert) Melson on March 19th, 1952.

Mrs. Linda originally from Savannah, Tennessee met her husband, Mr. Larry Wayne Kious, there and they moved to...

Jun 26, 2023

Doug Langston, 71, of Jonesboro passed away Monday, June 26, 2023 at Regional One Health in Memphis. He was born September 16, 1951 in Harrisburg to the late Bryan and Emagean Langston. Doug grew up in Lawrence County area where he also went to school. He was of the Assembly of God faith. Doug worked for the Human Development...

Jun 25, 2023

Belinda Carol Lairson, 61, of Trumann, passed away at her home on June 25, 2023. She was born on May 13, 1962, in Trumann, Arkansas, to her parents Herman and Louise Lairson. Throughout her life, Belinda was deeply rooted in the Trumann and Bay area, where she formed cherished connections with the community.

Belinda was a member...