Obituaries

Nov 7, 2022

Sandra “Sandy” Enger, 78, passed away on Monday, November 7 th . Sandy grew up in southeast Minnesota on a dairy farm. She attended a one-room country school for her early education and graduated from Houston High School. In her post-secondary education, she earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Winona State...

Nov 7, 2022

Joyce Vaughn, 91, of Jonesboro, departed this life on Monday, November 7, 2022, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born October 31, 1931 in Monette to the late Ellis and Ruth Smithee.

Joyce was lovingly known as Nanny by her family and was a member of Community Fellowship Church in Jonesboro. She enjoyed...

Nov 6, 2022

Willard Russell, 73, of Brookland, died Sunday, November 6, 2022, at NEA Baptist Hospital.  He had lived in Brookland for the last 16 years, moving here from Bay.  He was born in Jonesboro on November 15, 1948, to Brodie and Etta Jane Russell. He was a 1967 graduate from Bay High School.  He was of the Baptist belief.  Having...

Nov 6, 2022

David Shields, 73, of New Albany, Mississippi passed from this life Sunday, November 6, 2022 at his home.

Born December 15, 1948 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, he was the son of Edward and Charlene Jackson Shields. David lived the majority of his adult life in Northeast Arkansas before moving to New Albany in 2011 shortly after the birth...

Nov 6, 2022

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Virginia “Ginny” Jayroe Tubbs, 65, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center. She was born to Jack Jayroe II and Rhoda White Smith on May 20, 1957 in Jonesboro. Virginia loved to have a good time and had trouble staying in one place. She...

Nov 5, 2022

Sue Burns, 91, of Jonesboro formerly of Cardwell passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born March 27, 1931 in Greenway to the late Vi and Nora Joiner. Sue was a member of Antioch Church of Christ. She worked for the family business Burns Variety 5¢ & 10¢. Before leaving Cardwell she was...

Nov 3, 2022

Sue Ann McBride, 77, peacefully departed this life November 3, 2022 at her home in Green Valley, AZ with her husband and children by her side. Sue was born in Rockford, IL to F.W. “Bill” and Anne Satterfield, who preceded her in death.

Sue was the devoted wife of Warren “Marty” McBride, and the love of his...

Nov 2, 2022

Kathy Waltman Abel, 63, of Jonesboro, AR went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 after a sudden and brief battle with brain cancer.

Born on February 23, 1959 in Aberdeen, MS, Kathy moved to northeast Arkansas after marrying the love of her life and best friend, Jim, right after getting her Accounting degree...

Nov 1, 2022

November 1, 2022 was the day of passing for Brett Thomas Bennett. Brett was a 2014 graduate of Valley View High School. At Valley View, Brett co-founded the Motorcycle Club with his beloved teacher Jesse Gunter and his father Marty. He was proud to be a part of the school’s burgeoning wrestling program under Ryan Kibler, whose passion he...

Nov 1, 2022

Christopher Merle Vance, 40, of Bono, died November 1, 2022.  He was born on April 1, 1982, to Donnie Merle and Diane Gifford Vance here in Jonesboro.  He was employed by Hytrol Conveyor Company.  Christopher loved spending time with his family and friends.  He was preceded in death by his father.

Survivors include his wife, Brittny Vance;...

Nov 1, 2022

Margaret Darr Abel of Rogers, AR passed away on November 1, 2022 at Innisfree Nursing and Rehab Center in Rogers. Margaret was born on September 4, 1934. She was the daughter of Floyd and Geneva Darr.

Margaret was a graduate from Monette High School. Throughout high school Margaret enjoyed playing basketball. She loved sports and was often...

Oct 31, 2022

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Brooke Seale Landrum, 45, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away from this life on October 31, 2022 in North Little Rock Arkansas. She was born to Bob and Cookie Seale on May 4, 1977, in Jonesboro, and resided in Jonesboro her entire life. She graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1995. Brooke was an avid...

Oct 29, 2022

John Mack “Skip” Rogers Jr., 71, of Jonesboro entered his heavenly home on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born to the late John Mack Sr. and Bettye Rogers of Jonesboro on June 1, 1951.

Skip was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro and member of First Baptist Church....

Oct 28, 2022

James Oscar Medlock, 90, of Pocahontas, formerly of Jonesboro passed from this life Friday, October 28, 2022 at Randolph County Nursing Home. He was born to the late Nelson and Leona Medlock on July 21, 1932 in Jonesboro.

Oscar has resided in Pocahontas for about half of his life after spending the other half in Jonesboro. He...

Oct 28, 2022

Charles Wayne Tidwell, 79 of Jonesboro, passes from this life October 28, 202 at home.  He was born October 13, 1943 to Henry G. and Ollie Odell (Wallace) Tidwell of Jonesboro.  He lived in Jonesboro all of his life and was of the Christian belief. He was an avid Cardinals, Razorbacks, and NASCAR fan.  He worked for the Jonesboro...

Oct 28, 2022

Connie Jane Dillin, 80 of Jonesboro, passed from this life Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.  Connie was born August 2, 1942 to Clement and Olive Davis Baxter of Bono.  She worked in the cafeteria at Valley View Schools and was of the Baptist belief. Connie loved shopping and the store Hobby Lobby. ...

Oct 28, 2022

Larry West, 70 of Jonesboro, passed from this life October 28, 2022 at Ridgecrest Health & Rehab.  He was born in Jonesboro June 1, 1952 to James and Edna Bishop West of Jonesboro.  He lived in Batesville before coming to Jonesboro.   Larry was a Baptist and self-employed brick layer.  Larry enjoyed being involved in dirt track racing, antique cars...

Oct 27, 2022

Sue (Mary Suzanne Bush) Lady, aged 91 of Jonesboro, died Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville, TN following a short illness.

Born September 5, 1931, in Clinton, MO she was the daughter of Irving Lee and Margaret Huston Bush. Sue was the third of four children, following Elaine and Irv Jr., and...

Oct 27, 2022

Charles Arthur Bradsher, 88, of Jonesboro passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Craighead County Nursing Center.  He was born on February 18, 1934, to Alma (Christie) and Arthur Bradsher in Trumann, Arkansas.  He was a member of the Stoneridge Church of Christ in Jonesboro, AR.

Bradsher enlisted in the U.S. Navy as...

Oct 27, 2022

Joanie Williams, age 65 of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully at home on October 27 after a 27-month battle with glioblastoma brain cancer. Born to the late Creed & Gayle Nelms, Joanie was a 1975 graduate of Brookland High School where she was a cheerleader, honor student and a state champion in volleyball and badminton. She was the youngest of...