Obituaries

Feb 22, 2023

Willie Alvin Valdary, Jr. departed this life on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at the age of 59. He was a

retired carpenter who resided in Jonesboro, Arkansas, but also a New Orleans, Louisiana native. Willie

was born August 8, 1963. His love for family, cooking, and handy work were the highlights of his life.

Feb 21, 2023

Mr. Roger Dean Rhea, 68, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, departed this life on Tuesday,

February 21, 2023, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital after a long battle with covid. He

was born May 9, 1954 to the late Earnest and Katheryn Rhea.

Roger was a U.S. Navy...

Feb 21, 2023

Donna McKinley, 56, of Newport, died on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. She had lived in Newport for the past three years, moving there from Mammoth Spring, Arkansas.  She was born in Newport on December 17, 1966, to Avery O’Neal and Corenia Crowell. She was of the Baptist belief.  Donna was an avid reader and was always kind to any...

Feb 20, 2023

Monalie Pruitt went home to be with her Lord on 2-20-23 at the age of 88 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years Marvin Pruitt, a sister Ruby Wiles as well as her parents Luther Hutchins and Jessie Hatcher Hutchins. She leaves behind on this Earth 3 children, John Pruitt (Sheila), Betty Ann...

Feb 19, 2023

Charlotte Sulcer Alexander died peacefully Sunday, February 19, 2023 with her family by her side after battling with Parkinson’s disease.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, Bert and Mariella Sulcer and her brother Bert Sulcer Jr. She is survived by her son, Bert Alexander; two daughters, Angela (Ike) Horner and Mary Spencer Alexander (Nick Ingram)...

Feb 17, 2023

Christina Tackett Clark was born on October 24, 1976 in Phoenix, Arizona, to the late Irvin Tackett Jr. and Debbie Tackett.

With deepest sympathy, Christina departed her life on Friday, February 17, 2023.  Who was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt and mother.  Christina had a deep love for her family and friends.

Christina was preceded...

Feb 17, 2023

Gary Charles Drum, 45, of Jonesboro departed this life on Friday, February 17, 2023. He was born February 8, 1978 in Hohenwald, Tennessee to Tim and Donna Drum.

Gary has lived in Northeast Arkansas most of his life and was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, training rabbit dogs and going to the river with his...

Feb 16, 2023

Mr. Elva Floyd “Sonny” Moon of Bay, departed this life Thursday, February 16, 2023, at the family residence at the age of 84 years, 3 months, and 16 days. He was born on Monday, October 31, 1938, in Bay, AR to the late Victor W. and Quida Elizabeth Jones Moon. He was a member of Bay Church of Christ....

Feb 16, 2023

Jimmie Hubert “Jim” Adair 78, of Jonesboro gained his heavenly wings Wednesday, February 16, 2023 at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center. He was born April 28, 1944 in San Bernardino, CA to the late James Hubert and Virginia “Kee” Adair.

He was a member of pioneer families of NE Arkansas and the grandson of Joseph and Ida...

Feb 16, 2023

Eddie “Mark” Lloyd Jr, 60, of Trumann departed this life too soon on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at his home. He was born April 11, 1962 in Memphis, Tennessee to Eddie Lloyd Sr and Vermalene Smith.

Mark has lived in the Trumann area most of his life and was of Christian faith. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially...

Feb 14, 2023

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Theodore “Bear” Lidel Strommer, age 70, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  Bear was born in Rockford, Illinois to Erwin and Betty (Melau) Strommer on September 2, 1952.  When he was young he and his family lived in New Milford,...

Feb 14, 2023

Richard “Dick” James Forkel, 88, of Jonesboro formerly of Orange, California, departed this life on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at his residence. He was born June 8, 1934 in Michigan to the late Edward and Dorothy Forkel.

Dick was a veteran in the U.S. Army serving time during the Cold War. He worked at RCA (Radio Corporation...

Feb 14, 2023

Jimmy Dale Thomas, 74, of Bono passed from this life on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at his home. He was born to the late J.D. and Pearl Thomas on May 12, 1948 in Pocahontas. Jimmy was of the Baptist belief and enjoyed playing guitar, collecting model cars, and BBQing. In addition to his parents, Jimmy is preceded in death...

Feb 13, 2023

Mr. William Kelly Wadlington, 67, of Brookland, Arkansas, departed this life on Monday , February 13, 2023, at The Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born December 20, 1955 in Evansville, IL to the late George and Sylvia Wadlington.

William was a Navy Veteran, who served time in Vietnam. He worked as a construction worker,...

Feb 13, 2023

Gordon Lee Bond, 67, of Bay, past from this life on February 13, 2023, at his home.  He had lived in Bay, since 1976.  He was born on March 10, 1955, in Oakland, California, to George Lee and Jewanda Bond.  He was of the Baptist belief.  Gordon was a volunteer firefighter for the Bay Fire Department.  He enjoyed working...

Feb 11, 2023

Tyrone Moye, 82, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Born in Etowah, Tyrone lived much of his life in Harrisburg before moving to Jonesboro in 2007. He was a 1958 graduate of Harrisburg High School, a veteran of the Arkansas Army National...

Feb 11, 2023

Deborah Darlene McLaughlin, 61, of Trumann, Arkansas, formerly of Jonesboro departed this life on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at her residence. She was born January 26, 1962 in Jonesboro to the late Frank Warnick and Mary Taylor.

Deborah absolutely loved her dogs and spending time with them. She always showed so much respect for people and would...

Feb 10, 2023

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Beth Cossey, 71, of Jonesboro entered eternal life Friday, February 10, 2023 at Advanced Care hospital in Searcy. She was born August 28, 1951 in Marked Tree to the late George and Auvergne Byers. Beth was a member of Stone Ridge Church of Christ.

After graduating from Arkansas State in 1971 with...

Feb 9, 2023

Kirk Reid Vanbrocklyn, 64, of Jonesboro, formerly of Paragould passed from this life February 4, 2023 at NEA Baptist. He was born to the late Robert and Carol Vanbrocklyn on December 18, 1958 in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Kirk has resided in Paragould for the last 15 years after coming from Ware, Massachusetts where he spent most of his...

Feb 8, 2023

Robert (Bob) Winston Wright, 91, of Jonesboro passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at St Elizabeth’s Place.  Bob was born November 14, 1931 to the late Fred and Blanche Wiles Wright of Jonesboro. Following graduation from college where he played baseball, Bob pitched for a Cardinals farm team until an injury ended his career. Bob was a well-known high...