Obituaries
Kerry Lynn Cockrell
Jun 16, 2026
Kerry Lynn Cockrell, 63, of Caraway passed away on June 16, 2026 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born October 1, 1962 in Moline, Illinois to Willie Cockrell and Lavern Morgan.
Kerry was a gifted mechanic and enjoyed working on cars. He was a jack of all trades and was always willing to help with a project or offer advice....
Jerry Wayne Cathcart
Jun 14, 2026
Jerry Cathcart, 82, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on June 14, 2026. He was born on September 13, 1943, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Elmer Orien Cathcart and Hermanene Patricia Cathcart.
Jerry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend. He is survived by his devoted wife, Patricia Ann Cathcart; his children, Michael Cathcart and wife Lana Cathcart,...
Sandra Sue Elliott
Jun 14, 2026
Sandra Sue Elliott of Cherokee Village passed away on June 14, 2026, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Sandra was born in Kennett, MO, on October 24, 1961, to Col. Bill and Billye Stuart, who preceded her in death.
Sandra was raised in Malden, MO, but eventually moved to Blytheville, where she graduated from high school. Shortly after completing her...
Sadie Berg
Jun 13, 2026
Sadie Berg, 91, of Jonesboro, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026 at her home. She was born December 11, 1934 in Monette to the late Joe and Bonnie Roddy. Sadie was a longtime member of Central Baptist Church. She was a homemaker for most of her life while her husband owned and operated a business. Sadie enjoyed gardening, cooking, and...
Mary Lou Barker
Jun 13, 2026
Mary Lou Barker, 92, of Weiner, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Lakeside Nursing Home in Lake City, Arkansas. She was born on September 1, 1933 in Pennington, Arkansas to the late Wilmon Edwards and Hazel Garland Sanders.
Mary found joy in butterflies, hummingbirds, planting beautiful flowers and at one time crocheting. She was a retired caregiver. At...
Robert James Liepe
Jun 12, 2026
Robert James Liepe, 60, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Friday June 12, 2026 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born January 25, 1966 in Douglas, Michigan to James and Kay Liepe.
Robert has lived in Jonesboro since 1993, after moving from Fennville, Michigan. He was a member of The Church of God in Paragould and was licensed as...
Donna Mae Smith
Jun 10, 2026
Donna Ryan Smith, 91, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at Ridgecrest Nursing Center. She was born August 10, 1934 in Walcott to the late Marvin A. and Mary (Willcockson) Ryan. Donna graduated from Greene County Tech and later attended Draughon’s Business College in Memphis. Following college, she worked at Planters Bank and Trust. Donna was a faithful...
Janice Louise Welch
Jun 9, 2026
Janice Louise Welch, 76, of Lake City, passed away peacefully at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro on June 9, 2026. Janice was born in West Plains, MO, on September 25, 1949, to the late Lonzo and Rachel Haring. In addition to her parents, Janice was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Saul Welch, and her sisters, Bev Cope,...
Terry N. Ford
Jun 7, 2026
Terry N. Ford, 76, of Jonesboro, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 24, 1950 to John R. Ford and Ophlia (Young) Ford.
Terry was a lifetime resident of northeast Arkansas and proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. In his free time, Terry enjoyed...
Steve Wayne Clay
Jun 7, 2026
Steve Wayne Clay, 75, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, departed this life on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on June 19, 1950, Steve was the son of the late Frank G. Clay and Ruby Tacker Clay. He dedicated many years of service to Farm Bureau Insurance before retiring. Steve was a faithful member...
Dale Wayne Dulaney
Jun 7, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dale Wayne Dulaney, who passed away comfortably on June 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Dale was a hardworking man whose hands helped build shops, buildings, roads, and major highways throughout the years, but his greatest accomplishment was providing for and caring for his children. He dedicated...
William "Willie" Earl Whitlock
Jun 6, 2026
William Earl Whitlock, aka Willie, was born July 15th in the year of our Lord 1970 to William R.H. Whitlock and Mary Jane Whitlock at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He lived the biggest part of his life in Bay, Arkansas. He sadly departed this world on June 6th, in the year of our Lord 2026 at Regional...
Rhonda Winningham Ellis
Jun 5, 2026
Rhonda Winningham Ellis 68, always considered the life of the party and a lifetime resident of Northeast Arkansas, died Friday, June 5, 2026. She was born on October 1, 1957, to Floyd and Lois Winningham. She was of the Church of Christ belief. Rhonda retired from the Jonesboro Police Department after 18 years of service. She was the secretary for...
Don Robert Wagner
Jun 4, 2026
Don Robert Wagner departed this life on June 4, 2026, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on May 5, 1952, in Jonesboro.
Don was saved and baptized at a young age at Passmore's Church in the river. He enjoyed spending time at the casino, watching westerns and wrestling, and most of all, being with his family...
Lois Margaret Carr
Jun 3, 2026
Lois Margaret (Curtner) Carr, age 92, of Jonesboro, passed away on Wednesday, June 3 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital with her family at her bedside. The family is thankful that she was strong and active until her unexpected passing.
She was born on January 3, 1934, in Jonesboro, to the late Jesse and Opal Curtner. She is survived by her son...
Michael Ray Wamsley
Jun 3, 2026
Michael Ray Wamsley, 64, passed away on June 3, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born September 16, 1961, Mike was the son of Dorothy Griffith Wamsley Wilson and Coy (Homer) Ray Wamsley. He was preceded in death by his son, Joshua Ray Wamsley; his father, Coy Ray Wamsley; and his grandmother, Della Ellen Griffith.
Mike is survived by his beloved...
Ellen "Susie" Grommet
Jun 2, 2026
Susie Grommet of Jonesboro, Arkansas, was called to her Lord's side on June 2, 2026.
Susie was born in San Diego, California, but spent most of her growing-up years in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, where she graduated from Watson Chapel High School. She then attended the University of Central Arkansas. Afterward, she began her career as a teacher in the Harrisburg School...
Terrie Denise VanLandingham
Jun 1, 2026
Terrie Denise VanLandingham, age 72, of Jonesboro, formerly of Forrest City and Wynne, passed away peacefully at her home on June 1, 2026.
Terrie was born on November 11, 1953, in Harrisburg, Arkansas, to Lee Andrew Grady and Jerrie Lee Grady. She was the oldest of seven siblings. Because her father worked as an ironworker, the family traveled extensively throughout her...
Jose Miguel Lopez-Perez
May 27, 2026
Con profundo pesar anunciamos el fallecimiento de José Miguel, también conocido como “El Plebe.” Nació de la union de Fernanda Pérez Loranca y Jorge López García †.
Jose Miguel fue muy querido por su familia y amigos, y será recordado por su carácter, su cariño hacia los demás y los momentos compartidos con todos los que tuvieron el privilegio de conocerlo....
Taylor "Tad" Austin Dobbins
May 27, 2026
Tad Dobbins, 41, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on May 27, 2026, at St. Bernards Medical Center.
Tad was born on December 6, 1984, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to Gary and Connie Dobbins. He grew up in Marmaduke, Arkansas, before making his home in Jonesboro 12 years ago. He was of the Baptist faith.
A gifted and talented individual, Tad earned his bachelor’s...
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