Obituaries

Twilla Marie Threm

Mar 8, 2023

Twilla Marie Treece Threm, 69, of Jonesboro died suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at St. Vincent North Hospital in Sherwood, Arkansas.

She was born September 15, 1953, in Paragould, a daughter of Bobby and Bonnie Lerlene (Cox) Treece.

An honor graduate of Oak Grove High School, Twilla earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees...

Dilipkumar Maganlal Patel

Mar 8, 2023

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Dilipkumar Maganlal Patel, 52, of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at NEA Baptist Hospital.

Services will be from at 10 am Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Emerson Funeral Home.

William "Gary" Barkley

Mar 8, 2023

William “Gary” Barkley, 75, of Jonesboro departed this life on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born June 21, 1947 to the late William Lloyd and Doris Barkley in Jonesboro.

Gary was a U.S. Army Veteran serving time during the Vietnam War, he retired from Riceland later in life. He loved to spend time...

Greg George

Mar 6, 2023

Gregory Allen George, 54, died Monday March 6, 2023 at his home in Jonesboro, AR with his wife and son by his side.

Greg was born August 15, 1968 in Oklahoma City, OK to Doyle George and June (Linton) Vickers, being the youngest of 5 children. Greg lived in Oklahoma and Indiana throughout his childhood. He moved...

Garry Owens

Mar 4, 2023

Garry Owens, 77 of Lake City passed from this life Saturday, March 4, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center.  He was born July 11, 1945 to H.R. Owens, Jr. and Hazel Northern Owens of Lake City.  Garry was a Shelter Insurance agent in Lake City for 35 years.  He enjoyed playing tennis, golf, fishing and playing cards. Garry...

Hector Garcia

Mar 2, 2023

Hector Garcia, 72, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge. He was born in Monterrey, Mexico to Sixto and Elisa Garcia on September 16, 1950. Hector was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and served as a Deacon. He was a man of God and led a...

Douglas Alan Noell

Mar 2, 2023

Douglas Alan Noell, 61, passed from this life on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. Doug was born in Jonesboro on March, 24 1961 to Jean Noell and the late Billy Noell. In addition to his father, Doug is preceded in death by his two wives, Lisa Noell & Sara Noell; and one step-child,...

Ronald Dean Rickard

Feb 27, 2023

Ronald Dean “Ronnie” Rickard 66 of Jonesboro, passed from this life into Heaven on February 27, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born April 26, 1956 in Kennett Mo. to Cecil Rickard and Captola Holifield. He was a 1975 graduate of Lake City High School. Ronnie was a former employee of FMC in Jonesboro and worked the...

Debbie Gipson

Feb 27, 2023

Debbie Gipson, 65, a lifetime resident of Jonesboro, died February 27, 2023.  She attended Jonesboro Public Schools and was a 1975 graduate of Nettleton High School, graduated from Arkansas State University and received her Masters in Music Performance.  Debbie had a life-long compassionate love of music and playing the French horn. She truly enjoyed teaching French horn and piano...

Sister Mary Angeline Massery

Feb 26, 2023

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Sister Mary Angeline Massery, a member of the Olivetan Benedictine Sisters of Holy Angels

Convent for 77 years, died February 26, 2023. She was 94 years old.

Margaret Carolyn was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on February 28, 1928 to...

Mattie Mae Bradley

Feb 25, 2023

Mattie Bradley, 79, of Jonesboro formerly of Weiner, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 at her home. She was born October 4, 1943 in Harrisburg to the late Ezra and Edna Easter. Mattie was the manager over the kitchen at Weiner Schools for several years before retiring. She was a member of Weiner Assembly of God. Mattie enjoyed game...

Elizabeth Jane Pierce

Feb 24, 2023

Elizabeth Jane Pierce, 93 passed from this life Friday, March 24, 2023 at St. Bernards Hospital.  She is surviced by her son, Terry Pierce and daughte  Tenia Carter (Tray) of Midline, Michigan.

Complete obituary will be posted soon.

Frank Triplett Jr.

Feb 23, 2023

Frank Triplett, Jr., 87, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, departed this life on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born April 13, 1935 to the late Frances Marion and Sarah (nee Casey) Triplett in Pocahontas, Arkansas. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by several brothers and sisters....

Linda Kay Brown

Feb 23, 2023

Linda Kay Brown, 73, of Strawberry passed from this life Thursday, February 23, 2023 at National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs. She was born to the late Ulas and Dorothy Upton Simpson on February 7, 1950 in Jonesboro and was of the Baptist belief.

Linda was an avid guitar player and singer/song writer who wrote many...

Nelvia Jean Agnew

Feb 23, 2023

Nelvia Agnew, 63, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away from cancer on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House surrounded by her family. She was born on December 18, 1959, in Kosciusko, Mississippi, to Wayne and Beatrice Cook. After growing up in Mississippi, Nelvia lived in Montana and Nebraska before settling in Jonesboro. She and...

Willie Alvin Valdary, Jr.

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.

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Roger Dean Rhea

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...

Donna Jean Mckinley

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...

Monalie Hutchins Pruitt

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...

Charlotte Sulcer Alexander

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)...