Obituaries

Leonard Dale Jackson

Dec 7, 2022

Leonard Dale Jackson, 76, of Newport departed this life on December 7, 2022. He was born October 21, 1946 in Beedeville, Arkansas to the late Thilmore and Geneva Jackson.

Leonard was of the Baptist faith. He was an avid outdoorsman, loved to hunt, fish, and spend time outside. You couldn’t find Leonard sitting still, he loved to...

Marlene Marie Turner

Dec 5, 2022

Marlene Marie Turner

Passed away Dec 5, 2022, with family by her side.

Marlene was born February 10, 1935 to James David Butterworth and Frances (Voss) Butterworth in St Louis Mo. She is survived by her three children: David (Donna) Turner of St. Louis, MO, Cynthia (Jeff) Cole of...

Lenda Sue White

Dec 4, 2022

Lenda Sue White, 70, of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday, December 4, 2022 at her home. She was born June 21, 1952 in Marked Tree.

Lenda was a member of Needham Baptist Church. She enjoyed watching John Wayne movies, spending time with family and her cat, Sassy, and was very proud of her Native American heritage....

James V. Thompson

Dec 3, 2022

James Thompson, 65, of Jonesboro formerly of Blytheville passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born November 20, 1957 in Turrell to the late Boyd and Willine Thompson. James worked for Nucor Steel for over 20 years before retiring. He also served several years as a fireman in Blytheville. James enjoyed fishing and...

Jimmy "Darren" Bibbs

Dec 2, 2022

Jimmy “Darren” Bibbs departed this life on Friday, December 2, 2022, at his residence. He was 56 years old. He was born December 28, 1965 in Blytheville, AR and was raised in Manila AR. After high school he continued his education at Williams Baptist University in Walnut ridge and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, MO. Darren loved...

Melba J. Cole

Dec 2, 2022

Melba Jane Cole, 66, of Jonesboro passed from this life Friday afternoon, December 2, 2022 at St. Bernard’s Hospital. She was born August 27, 1956 in Jonesboro to the late Robert B Cole Sr. and Mary Jane Cole.  She lived in Jonesboro her entire life where she was also a longtime member of Central Baptist Church. In addition to Melba’s...

Donald Earl Settles

Dec 1, 2022

Donald Earl Settles, 87, a life-long resident of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at St. Bernards Medical Center.  He was born in Jonesboro on December 21, 1934 to Albert and Leona Settles.  He served his country in the US Navy Air Reserves.  Don retired from ADT in 1991.  He was of the Pentecostal belief...

Herman Noel Deason

Dec 1, 2022

Herman Noel Deason, 18, of Black Rock passed from this life on Thursday, December 1, 2022. He was born to James Crutchfield Jr. and Kreccia Jones Pegler on June 16, 2004 in Jonesboro. Herman enjoyed studying and learning the Bible. He was working towards becoming a Youth Minister at his church, Center Hill Missionary Baptist. Herman was good a...

Caroline Ann Wood

Nov 30, 2022

Caroline Wood, 81 of Jonesboro left this world Wednesday, November 30 at 1:12 AM at St Bernards Regional Medical Center.  Caroline was born on March 6, 1941 in Caraway where she was a long time resident before moving to Jonesboro around 30 years ago.  Her hobbies included backyard bird watching, sewing, quilting, DIY projects, and hand raising hundreds of...

Michael Anthony Mcgarrh

Nov 29, 2022

Michael A McGarrh departed this life on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at his residence. He was born January 21, 1959 in Joliet, IL.

He worked in the oilfield for many years. He was an avid fisherman and loved Rock N Roll! Kiss was his favorite band. Michael is preceded in death by his father Harold McGarrh. He is...

David Walter Cox

Nov 29, 2022

It is with deep sorrow and much love that the family of David Walter Cox of Oxford, Mississippi, mourn his passing on Tuesday, November 29, 2002, after a brief illness. Dr. Cox was 81 years old.

He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 31 years, Faye Williams Cox; children, Stacey Cox Harper (Misti),Torrance, CA; Christy Cox...

Demple "Charlotte" Sheridan

Nov 27, 2022

Demple “Charlotte” Sheridan, 80, of Jonesboro, departed this life on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born December 7, 1941 in Bernie, Missouri to the late Alford and Mary Fowler. Charlotte retired as a hairdresser, which she did for over 40 years. She enjoyed going on cruises, playing the lottery, and most of all spoiling...

Jasmine Baker

Nov 26, 2022

Jasmine Baker, 25, of Jonesboro, died on Saturday, November 25, 2022, at NEA Baptist Medical Center.  She has lived in Jonesboro since 2019, moving here from Mountain View, Missouri. Jasmine had a strong Christian belief.  She had a passion for all animals.  Her work as a CNA and working at Ross was very exciting to her.  She loved helping...

Roberta Rogers Davis

Nov 26, 2022

Roberta Rogers, 67, of Ecru, Mississippi passed away Saturday November 26, 2022 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. A visitation will be held Tuesday November 29, 2022 from 5-7 pm at Emerson Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10 am Wednesday November 30, 2022. Burial will follow at Pine Hill Cemetery.

Mark Frederick Downum

Nov 25, 2022

Mark Frederick Downum, 61, of Bono passed from this life on November, 25, 2022 at his home. He was born to Melvin Downum and Janet Ramsey Miller on February 23, 1961 in Glenview, Illinois. Mark received a BA in Liberal Arts and Sciences from the University of Illinois. He loved activities in the outdoors like going kayaking, outdoor drives,...

Johnny Blaxton

Nov 24, 2022

John “Johnny” Wood Blaxton, 75, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at his home. He was born to the late John and Verna Blaxton on September 30, 1947 in Harrisburg, Arkansas. Johnny was a veteran of the U.S. and he was happy to have served his country. He loved raising animals and was a...

Christy Dawn Spearman

Nov 23, 2022

Christy Dawn Spearman, 48, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Little Rock. She was born on February 12, 1974 to Carl Taylor and Debbie Thomas Smith in Jonesboro. Christy enjoyed camping, swimming and spending time with family. She especially loved her grandchildren and enjoyed spending time and loving them....

Bradley Frank Snider

Nov 22, 2022

Bradley Frank Snider was born in Little Rock, AR on December 29, 1959, and entered eternal rest on November 22, 2022.

For over 40 years, Brad was a leader of finance in Northeast Arkansas. He was a humble leader, yet left a bold footprint along his journey.  His career began with Peat, Marwick and Mitchell & Co....

Willie Lee Sanders

Nov 22, 2022

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Willie Lee Sanders, 68, of Jonesboro formerly of Fort Worth, Texas passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born July 21, 1954 in Fort Worth, to the late Willie Lee Griffin and Lovie Jewell Sanders. Willie was of the Baptist belief. He retired from Great...

Linda Diane Mcclendon

Nov 21, 2022

Linda Diane McClendon, 77, of Jonesboro, formerly of Marianna, passed from this life on Monday, November 21, 2022, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

A native and life-long resident of Marianna, Linda moved to Jonesboro two years ago to be near her family. She was a 1963 graduate of T.A. Futrell High School...