Obituaries

Jun 10, 2025

Jessica Paige Kemp, 32, of Paragould, Arkansas, departed this life on May 5, 2025, near Lake Ashbaugh, a place she cherished for its natural beauty.

Known to her loved ones as Paige, she was born on May 3, 1993, in Memphis, Tennessee. From an early age, Paige felt a strong connection to the outdoors and all living...

Jun 10, 2025

Mike Duncan, 73, a lifelong resident of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at NEA Baptist Hospital.  He was born in Jonesboro on August 25, 1951, to Hoyt and Frances Duncan.  He was of the Baptist belief.  Mike retired from the Jonesboro Fire Department and was a former Deputy Sheriff and Constable for Craighead County.  Hunting and fishing were...

Jun 9, 2025

Matthew “Matt” Ransbottom, 50, of Jonesboro died Monday, June 9, 2025. He had lived in Jonesboro for 25 years, moving here from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born in Oklahoma City on October 11, 1974, to Donnie Ransbottom and Janice Iovene. Matt was an avid Oklahoma Sooners fan. He served his country in the US Air Force during the Desert...

Jun 7, 2025

Salvador Tovar Barajas

Él nació el día 9 de mayo del 1947 en Ibérica, municipio de Nuevo Urecho, Estado de Michoacán.

Él fue hijo de Juan Tovar (finado) y Estela Barajas (finada). Salvador era el mayor de cinco hermanos, de los cuales sobreviven dos: Marcial Tovar y María del Carmen Tovar.

Con profundo...

Jun 6, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Tommy Ray (Tom) Westbrook, on June 6, 2025, in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Tom is survived by his devoted wife of 67 years, Darla Sue, and his two children, Kent Westbrook and his wife Teresa, of Dallas, TX, and Melanie Tiner and her husband Al, of Jonesboro.  He...

Jun 6, 2025

Tammy Jean Eason, 57, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Friday, June 6, 2025. She was born on December 19, 1967, in Jonesboro to Jerry and Wilma Russell. Tammy was a devoted homemaker who found her greatest joy in spending time with her grandchildren. She loved shopping, working on word searches, and fishing on quiet days. She especially...

Jun 5, 2025

Sherry Womack, 74, left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior on June 5, 2025.  She was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 25, 1951, to Ezra and Wanda Metz.  She had lived in Jonesboro for the past 40 years.  Sherry was a member of the Refuge Assembly of God Church, 1404 Stone Street here in Jonesboro.  ...

Jun 4, 2025

Jeanette D. (Eatmon) George was born July 20, 1941, in Osceola, AR to J. D. and Bonnie Eatmon.  She passed away on June 4, 2025, at the age of 83. She married Calvin Wesley George on November 10, 1958.  She and Calvin had five sons, Calvin Wesley, Jr., James Wesley, Michael Wayne, Ronald David, and Timothy Scot.  Jeanette’s primary...

Jun 3, 2025

Marystel Crafton Appleton, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 99 on June 3, 2025.  She was laid to rest at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Born on February 10, 1926, Marystel was the daughter of Dorothy Gaither Crafton and Jack Washington Crafton.  She was preceded in death by her...

Jun 2, 2025

Elizabeth Laura Smith, 45, of Jonesboro, Ark., entered into Heaven on Monday, June 2, 2025.  She was born April 17, 1980, in Memphis, Tenn., and was named for her aunt Laura Padan Sagers, and her grandmother Elizabeth Smith, with whom she shared a birthday with for 15 years.

She is survived by her parents, Lindley Van Smith...

Jun 2, 2025

Roy Allen Johnson, of Cash, Arkansas, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025. He was 71 years old. Born July 14, 1953, in Wilson, Arkansas, to William and Hazel Johnson (both deceased), Roy spent a lifetime dedicated to the land he loved, working as a farmer in Otwell until his retirement a few...

Jun 1, 2025

Kenneth Edward "Ken" Burns, 94, passed peacefully from this life on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born on January 27, 1931, in Steele, Missouri, to the late Hubert and Nettie Burns.

Ken, lovingly known as "Pokey" to those who knew him best, was a longtime resident of Cardwell...

May 31, 2025

Obituario (Español) David Serna, de 65 años, residente de Jonesboro, falleció el 31 de mayo de 2025 en el Centro Médico St. Bernards. Nació el 23 de diciembre de 1959 en Tuxpam, Veracruz, México, hijo de Daniel Serna y Ana Reyes de Serna.

David tenía un gran amor por la comida. Disfrutaba tanto cocinar como comer, y...

May 31, 2025

Brenda Brown, 67, passed from this life on May 31, 2025 with her beloved family by her side.

Born in Homestead, Florida on December 7, 1957, she spent a lifetime putting others first — as a wife, mother, nana, and sister she gave without expectations and loved without conditions. Brenda was a member of Central Baptist Church....

May 30, 2025

Brice Childress Moore, Jr., 79, of Jonesboro, passed away on May 30, 2025 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born on February 11, 1946 in Dallas, Texas to Brice Moore, Sr. and Dorothy Mann Moore.

Brice lived in Jonesboro for the last three years, moving here from Memphis, Tennessee, where he spent most of his life....

May 29, 2025

Martin Edward Nickless, 74, of Bay, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation in Jonesboro. He was born on March 19, 1951, in Alhambra, California, to the late Vernon and Laverna Nickless.

Martin served in the United States Coast Guard during the Vietnam era. Over the years, he worked in home remodeling,...

May 28, 2025

Mary Alice “Hendrix” Vinson passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at NEA Baptist Hospital at the age of 80. She was Born on August 4th, 1944 in Perryville, Mo. to John W. and Martha J. (Stacey) Hendrix.

She trusted Jesus as her Lord and Savior at an early age. She was a member at Strawfloor Baptist Church...

May 27, 2025

Cecile Rachel Stern passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025, at the age of 84.

She was the loyal and devoted wife of 64 years to her beloved Leonard and an incredible mother and mother-in-law to Michael (Paula), Lynne (Greg), Seth, and the late Richard Stern. By far, the lights of her life were her four amazing...

May 27, 2025

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Michael Lloyd Barkley, 74, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at home.  He was born April 6, 1951 in Jonesboro to the late William “Snooky” Barkley and Doris Pyle Barkley.

As a child, he traveled with his parents as a military family about...

May 26, 2025

Craig Bryant Baker, 74, of Jonesboro, passed away on May 26, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center. Craig was born in Schenectady, NY, on June 13, 1950, to the late Lester and Margaret Baker. In addition to his parents, Craig is preceded in death by his wife, Kimberly Baker, and his beloved pets, Sheba and others.

Craig...