Obituaries

Oct 27, 2022

Debra Ann (Ratliff) DuFord, 64, of Lake City passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born March 7, 1958 in Jonesboro to the late Cecil Dillard Ratliff and Gertha (Spurlock) Ratliff.

Debbie married her late husband, Richard DuFord May 26, 1984 and they were proud parents of their...

Oct 26, 2022

Ellis “Jewel” Spencer, 81, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born to the late Alleyne and Jessie Spencer on August 1, 1941 in Harrisburg. Jewel loved to be outside, he enjoyed fishing, gardening and teaching his grandchildren how to whittle wood. Jewel loved his family, especially his grandchildren and...

Oct 26, 2022

LeDrew “Drew” Rudkin, 89, dedicated husband, father of three, grandfather of five and great-grandfather to ten soon to be eleven, departed life in this temporary world into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 surrounded by his loving family at St. Bernard’s Medical Center just shy of his 90th birthday.  He was a beloved son, husband, brother,...

Oct 25, 2022

John William Stogsdill, 81, of Jonesboro passed from this life Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born October 15, 1941 in Paragould to the late James Elmer and Elizabeth Stogsdill.

John has lived in Jonesboro all of his life and was a member of Central Baptist Church. He was a devoted husband,...

Oct 25, 2022

Betty Ann Haggenmacher, 93, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at her home. She was born in Winner, South Dakota, and moved to Jonesboro in a covered wagon when she was 4 years old.  Her parents, Claude and Emma Hart, completed this major cross-country journey to this area, where she lived the rest of...

Oct 24, 2022

Robert “Bob” Thompson, 76, of Jonesboro, died Monday, October 24, 2022, at NEA Baptist Medical Center. He had lived in Jonesboro since 1975, moving here from Blytheville.   He was born on May 5, 1946 to Ernest and Evelyn Thompson in Mountain Top, Arkansas.  Bob was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church where he served many rolls n the...

Oct 23, 2022

Denise Modelevsky, 69, of Harrisburg passed from this life Sunday, October 23, 2022 at her home.

She was born to the late William and Bonnie Campbell on May 29, 1953 in Kansas City, KS.

Denise has resided in Harrisburg for the last 6 years after spending the majority of life living the Jonesboro and Paragould...

Oct 23, 2022

Larry Russell Hinson, 84 of Jonesboro died at his residence Sunday night, October 23, 2022.  He was born June 28, 1938 to the late Carroll and Hazel McDonald Hinson of Jonesboro.  Larry was a truck driver for Yellow Freight.  He enjoyed rodeoing, horses and cattle.  In 2016, Larry was Arkansas Cowboy of the Year. He worked on his farm...

Oct 23, 2022

Sherma Kaye “Sissy” Rudkin, 69, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at NEA Hospital. She was born July 6, 1953 in Kennett, MO.  Sherma attended grade school at Rainshaven Elementary School in Memphis, Tennessee before moving to Jonesboro and graduating from Jonesboro High School in 1971.  Her profession was bookkeeper/secretary while living in Dallas then settling in North...

Oct 22, 2022

Lillian Stevenson, 96, of Jonesboro passed from this life Saturday, October 22, 2022 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born to the late John and Laura Taylor in Paragould.

Lillian resided in northeast Arkansas all of her life and was a long-time member of the Washington Ave. Church of Christ. She was a...

Oct 22, 2022

Vada Gladine Showalter, 89, of Jonesboro, entered into Heaven on October 22, 2022, at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born August 12, 1933, to Gordon Watkins and Gladys Griffin Watkins in Jonesboro where she spent most of her life in the northeast Arkansas area.

Vada was a 1951 graduate of Nettleton High School. She worked briefly...

Oct 22, 2022

Connie Janell Banks, 70, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Saturday, October 22, 2022. She was born to the late Estel and Mary Stevens on September 14, 1952 in Nettleton. Connie was a member of Friendship Assembly of God in Jonesboro and retired from Craighead Nursing Center after working for them for 24 years. She was an avid...

Oct 22, 2022

Donald “Waymon” Hicks, 72, of Jonesboro formerly of Bay passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born July 13, 1950 in Caraway, Arkansas to the late Coy and Euna Hicks. Waymon was a member of County Line Church of Christ. He worked as a supervisor for Colson for over 10 years. Waymon served...

Oct 20, 2022

Peter Petersen, 96, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on October 20, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born in Duluth, MN on April 13, 1926 to the late Lila and Gunder Petersen.

Oct 18, 2022

Dennis “Pops” Kellett, 64, of Jonesboro passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at Ash Flat Healthcare and Rehab Center. He was born July 5, 1958 in Harlingen, Texas to the late Perry and Mary Jane Kellett. Dennis was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a member of Forest Home Church of the Nazarene. Dennis enjoyed camping,...

Oct 17, 2022

Melinda Jean Bass, 61 of Jonesboro passed from this life surrounded by her family on October 17, 2022, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  Melinda or “Nene” as she was know to her siblings, nieces, nephews or “Granny Bop” as she was known to her precious grandchildren.  She was born July 9, 1961, to Gerome and Betty...

Oct 16, 2022

Michael Allen Nutt, 73, of Jonesboro, Arkansas died October 16, 2022 at his home. Born January 8, 1949 in Jonesboro, he was a retired welder, U.S. Army Veteran serving his country in the Vietnam Conflict, and a member of the Church of Christ in Brookland.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mary Ann Nutt,...

Oct 16, 2022

Donald Lee Forehand, 81, of Brookland passed from this life on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center. He was born to the late James and Esther Forehand on September 5, 1941 in Brookland. Donald retired from FMC after working for them for 32 years and the worked for Jets after he retired. He enjoyed watching...

Oct 15, 2022

Sharon Pruett, 80, of Jonesboro, (formerly of Marianna) passed away in mid-October.  Sharon was born in Oak Forest, Arkansas and was married to John Pruett, Jr. for 58 years.  She had a lifelong career in banking and retired as Head Bookkeeper, Assistant Vice-President of First National Bank in Marianna, Arkansas.  Her favorite activity was spending time with family, reading &...

Oct 15, 2022

Joyce Marie Barker “Big Momma”, 64, of Jonesboro passed from this life Saturday, October 15, 2022 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born to the late Watson Barker Sr. and Fannie Brownlee on October 2, 1958 in Marked Tree.

Joyce has resided in Jonesboro since 1999. She was a member of the Faith...