Obituaries

Jun 23, 2023

Tracy Lee Coats, 58, passed from this life on June 23, 2023 at her home, surrounded by family. Tracy was born June 30, 1964 in Clinton, Iowa to the late Charles and Lucille Morris. In addition to her parents, Tracy is preceded in death by her sister Ann Morris.

At an early age, Tracy’s family moved to...

Jun 22, 2023

Jerry Lynn Kifer, 72, of Jonesboro, died from injuries sustained in a semi truck-wheelchair accident Thursday, June 22, 2023, near the intersection of Highland Drive and Redwolf Boulevard in Jonesboro.

Jerry was a native and life-long resident of Jonesboro and a 1969 graduate of Nettleton High School. He attended Arkansas State, UALR,  Kansas City Junior College, and...

Jun 22, 2023

Ola F. Kee, age 80, of Jonesboro, passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.

Ola was born July 7, 1942 to Willis and Irene (Kieffer) Cooper in Weiner, Arkansas and grew up there until moving to Jonesboro in 1960. She was a life-long Christian and a...

Jun 21, 2023

James “Ralph” Bell, 78, of Bono passed from this life on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born on June 4, 1945 in Jonesboro to the late Ralph and Lucille Bell. Ralph loved his horses, coon hunting, going to the auto auction, and having coffee with his friends. In addition to...

Jun 21, 2023

Mrs. Wyoma Berg, age 94, of Trumann departed this life on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at NEA Hospital. Mrs. Berg was born on January 13, 1929 in Lake City to Walter and Emily (Melton) Tucker.

Mrs. Wyoma was preceded in death by her parents, husband James "Jack" Berg, her son David Berg, and her 5 siblings.

Jun 21, 2023

Mary Magdelena Hupp, 83, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on June 21, 2023.  She was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on March 13, 1940, to Ramon and Sara Ybanex Lopez.  She had lived in Jonesboro for 27 years, moving here from Tacoma, Washington.  Mary was of the Catholic belief.  She enjoyed making ceramics, was happy when cooking for...

Jun 20, 2023

Kay Karen Lucy was born January 13, 1947 to John and Nancy Hatfield in Newport, AR.

Was adopted by Robert and Ruth Hughey Forsythe after the passing of her father John Hatfield.

Kay married her lifelong love Carl Lucy on November 8, 1963 in Caruthersville, Mo.

She was preceded in death by her...

Jun 20, 2023

Clyde Edward Grimsley, a beloved member of the Ravenden, Arkansas community, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at the age of 62. He was born in St. Pete, Florida on January 7, 1961, to the late Arthur A. Grimsley and Reba Grimsley.

Clyde was former resident of Trumann, Arkansas who in 1996 moved to Ravenden,...

Jun 19, 2023

Darlene Cutright Tenney, 86, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed from this life at her home on Monday, June 19, 2023. Born in Detroit, Michigan on June 21, 1936, Darlene grew up in West Virginia where she graduated from high school. She later lived in Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Texas, and Greeneville, Tennessee before moving to Jonesboro, AR two years ago.

Jun 19, 2023

Jerry Renee Thomas, 48, a life-long resident of West Memphis, died Monday, June 19, 2023, at NEA Baptist Hospital.  She was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on February 5, 1975, to Jerry Daniel Thomas and Judith Thomas. She was of the Baptist belief. She was preceded in death by her mother.

She loved her fur babies, Bear, Lilly,...

Jun 16, 2023

Jackie Kathleen Gardner, 60, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Friday, June 16, 2023. She was born to Claudie and Lois Thomas on August 24, 1962 in Michigan. Jackie enjoyed shopping online, traveling with her kids, and spending time with her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her father, Claudie Thomas;  sister, Annette Purdue; grandson, Chase Green....

Jun 16, 2023

Jess Russell White, 94, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on June 16, 2023, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born in Williamsburg, Kentucky January 30, 1929.

Dr. White held university faculty appointments in Georgia and Kentucky. During this time he authored the first and second editions of Sports Rules Encyclopedia.

In...

Jun 14, 2023

James Roy Peachey, 90, of Jonesboro passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born May 28, 1933 in Prescott, Arkansas to the late William and Earnie Peachey. James was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ attending both Southwest and Valley View Church of Christ. He would attend wherever...

Jun 14, 2023

Ruth Doris Stephens, 97, of Jonesboro, passed away from this life on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at St. Bernard’s Hospital.  Doris was born January 31, 1926 to the late Jess and Vettrell Faulkner Stephens.  She retired from Bell South Telephone Company after forty-five years of service.  She loved the farm life, her family, bluegrass music, going to auctions and...

Jun 13, 2023

Virginia Marie Lally, 55, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born to Jim Pagan and Vonda Hudson on December 14, 1967 in Trumann. Virginia enjoyed reading, painting, and spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Lally; father, Jim Pagan; and...

Jun 13, 2023

Gaylor Rhea Orndorff, 81, passed from this life on June 13, 2023 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. Gaylor was born January 23, 1942 to Mary Lucille and Garland Orndorff in Adairville, Kentucky.  During high school, Gaylor raised tobacco to pay his college tuition. He attended Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He served in the...

Jun 13, 2023

Sharreth Ann Naugle, 76, of Jonesboro departed this life on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Ridgecrest Nursing Home. She was born April 30, 1947 to the late Richard and Oma Naugle in Walnut Ridge.

Sharreth was a college professor at LeMoyne-Owen College teaching accounting for serval years. She loved volunteering her time help others, she volunteered for...

Jun 13, 2023

Gary French died June 13, 2023 at his home in Jonesboro, Arkansas of natural causes.

Gary was born January 10, 1973 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Lita and Wayne French. Gary was a graduate of Valley View High School. After graduating, Gary joined his dad as a journeyman electrician in the Wayne French Electric Company. When Wayne retired,...

Jun 11, 2023

Here’s the most important thing we want you to know: Carolyn Barber lived out her faith in Jesus through her relationships with her family and her neighbors.

On December 29, 1944, Doc and Erma Carter welcomed their fifth of six children, Carolyn Ann Carter Barber. Among the daughters, she was the youngest, and she was the baby...

Jun 10, 2023

Geneva Thomason Holifield (March 29, 1932 — June 10, 2023) Geneva Thomason Holifield, 91, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born in Lonoke, Arkansas on March 29, 1932, to the late Roy Thomason and Girthel (Pike) Thomason. She was a member of St. Paul...