Obituaries
Edwin Michael Dickson
Mar 4, 2026
Edwin Michael “Mike” Dickson, 73, of Jonesboro departed this life on March 4, 2026, in Jonesboro.
He was born December 13, 1952, in Jonesboro to the late Edwin Graham Dickson and Paula Sue Dickson. He graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1971.
Mike was well known around downtown Jonesboro for his musical talents and friendly personality. He loved sharing music with others...
Barbara Ann Lewallen
Mar 4, 2026
Barbara Ann Lewallen, 83, of Trumann passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born August 4, 1942, in Washington, D.C., to the late John Rankin and Mary Ellen Tackett Rankin.
Barbara was a graduate of Arkansas State University, where she earned her master’s degree in education. After receiving her degree, she taught...
Ruth Ann Jefferies
Mar 4, 2026
Ruth Ann Jefferies passed away at home on March 4th, 2026, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Ruth Ann was born on June 1st, 1950, to Isaac and Lorene Jefferies in Brinkley, Arkansas. She grew up in Brinkley and attended Arkansas State University, graduating with a bachelor's degree in music education in 1972. She was an outstanding flute and piano musician. She married...
Merryaddis Elizabeth Widgeon
Mar 4, 2026
Merryaddis Elizabeth Widgeon, 72, of Jonesboro, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born on November 23, 1953 in Carpentersville, Illinois to John and Mary Ortman.
Merry enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading, and visiting with her friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Widgeon, and several brothers and...
Lois Brewer
Mar 4, 2026
Lois Brewer, 82, of Jonesboro, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born on September 11, 1943 to Willie Smith and Nova Windford Smith.
Lois was raised in the Bono area and was a lifetime resident of Northeast Arkansas. She was of the Baptist faith and loved spending time outside –...
Lorraine Sharon Orr
Mar 4, 2026
Lorraine Sharon Orr, 81, of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday March 4, 2026 at The Cottages of Belle Meade in Paragould. She was born October 31, 1944 in Long Island, New York to the late Mary Dayton and Elwood Dayton Sr.
Lorraine spent her childhood growing up in Long Island, New York but has lived in Arkansas for 60 years...
Margaret Maloney
Mar 2, 2026
Margaret Ann Maloney, 87, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Monday, March 2, 2026.
She was born on October 19, 1938, in Jonesboro to the late Rufus and Opal Tippen. Margaret dedicated many years of service to NEA Baptist Hospital, working at both hospital locations and continuing her work until the age of 78. She was known for her strong...
Rex Bradley "Brad" Reed
Mar 2, 2026
Rex Bradley “Brad” Reed, 52, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on March 2, 2026, in Jonesboro, surrounded by his loving family. Brad was born on January 24, 1974, the youngest son of Luevene Irene Meredith Hill and Roosevelt Reed Sr., both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Janet Lynn Washington, uncle...
Edna Jane Simpson
Mar 2, 2026
Edna Jane Simpson, 87, of Vilonia, peacefully passed from this life on Monday, March 2nd, 2026, at Heritage Living Center in Conway. She was born January 4th, 1939 in Caraway, Arkansas to the late James Ernest Lucas and Anna Pearl (Jones).
She met her future husband, Bernard, through working in the cotton fields together. They quickly fell in love and were...
Robert Bradford Ballew
Mar 1, 2026
Robert “Bobby” Bradford Ballew, age 68, of Jonesboro, Arkansas went to meet the Lord on Sunday, March 1 , 2026.
Visitation will be held at Emerson Funeral Home in Jonesboro, Arkansas on Thursday, March 5 from 5 to 7pm. Graveside services will be held Friday, March 6 , at Memorial Park Cemetery in Memphis, Tennessee at 1:30 pm. Jay Jacobs of...
Dan L. Trevathan
Mar 1, 2026
Dan L. Trevathan, 77, of Jonesboro, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born on June 22, 1948 in Jonesboro to Denver and Ola Rea Trevathan.
Dan was a proud 1966 graduate of Jonesboro High School. He continued his education at Arkansas State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Business...
Genaro Jerez
Mar 1, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Genaro Jerez, who passed on March 1, 2026. He was 76 years old.
Genaro was a father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He is survived by his beloved children: Agustina, Santiago, Felix, Angustia(deceased), Jaco, Noel, Noemi, Alexander, Abel(deceased), Berlin, Yanibel, and Jatnna. He was preceded in death by his parents, Miguel and Anacelia Jerez....
Nona Joyce Tolbert
Mar 1, 2026
Nona Tolbert, 77, of Jonesboro passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026 at her home. She was born August 26, 1948 in Brookland to the late Wiley and Evelyn Gray. Nona worked for St. Bernards Medical Center for almost 40 years before retiring as a Registered Nurse Practitioner. Nona enjoyed traveling and spending time with family.
In addition to her parents, Nona...
Terry "Big Boy" Anderson
Feb 28, 2026
Terry Dwayne “Big Boy” Anderson, 53, of Springfield, IL, passed away on February 28, 2026, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Terry was born in Jonesboro on June 19, 1972, to Robbie Mae and Nathaniel Anderson Sr. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lawerence and Callie Anderson; maternal grandparents, Willie May McGee and Agnes Fowler; nephews, Darrel Jackson and...
Billy Jack Simpkins
Feb 27, 2026
BILLY JACK SIMPKINS OBITUARY
Billy Jack Simpkins passed from this life on February 27, 2026. He was born in Monette, Arkansas on December 26, 1929. He lived his entire life in the Monette, Black Oak and Jonesboro area. He was a Christian, and once he was baptized into Christ he never looked back, reading the New Testament 470 plus times in...
Regina Faye Erwin
Feb 26, 2026
Regina Faye Erwin, 86, of Jonesboro, departed this life on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 21, 1940, in Light, Arkansas, to the late Walter and Nancy Lands.
Regina was a faithful member of Southwest Church of Christ. Her faith and devotion to her church family were central to her...
Joy Kay Gibbons
Feb 26, 2026
Joy Kay Gibbons, 70, of Jonesboro, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026. She was born on May 4, 1955 in Millington, Tennessee to Johnny Delashmit and Martha “Grace” (Williams) Delashmit.
A longtime resident of Jonesboro, Joy worked as a bookkeeper in the family business, J. Gibbons Construction. She was of the Baptist belief and enjoyed dancing and listening to music....
Bruce Burrow
Feb 26, 2026
Bruce Burrow, 83, of Jonesboro died Thursday, February 26,2026 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.
A native of Wilmington, California, he was a commercial real estate developer who began his career as the first developer of real estate for Taco Bell. However, in 1968 he decided he wanted to leave the corporate world and start his own business. Since...
Thomas James Vangilder
Feb 25, 2026
Thomas James Vangilder, 89, of Mountain Home died on February 25, 2026, at Gassville Therapy and Living. He was born on December 18, 1936, to Arlie and Lillie Vangilder.
Thomas was a member of Highland Drive Baptist Church. He and his wife, Judy, moved to Mountain Home in June of last year after spending the previous 25 years in Jonesboro. Raised...
Evert Lee Russell
Feb 25, 2026
Evert Lee Russell, 61, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born in Jonesboro on July 20, 1964 to Jackie Lee Russell and Shirley Ann (Wilson) Russell.
Evert built his career working in lawncare. He loved being outside, tending rose bushes, and making yards beautiful. Evert also enjoyed working on...
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