Obituaries

Jan 4, 2023

Johnny F. Van Horn, 73, passed away January 4, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center.  He was born to Thurman and Dorothy Van Horn on August 11, 1949 in Pine Bluff.

Johnny loved spending time with his sons, Jonathan and Hunter, travelling, and being on the family farm.

Johnny was proud of his numerous professional...

Jan 4, 2023

Elbert Dean Carr, 91 years of age, passed away from this life on January 4, 2023 in Gulfport MS. He leaves behind his beloved and devoted wife Glenda Ruth Johnson Carr, of Long Beach, MS, Daughter, Lou Ann Edmonds of Mesa, AZ, Son, Micheal Dean Carr of Long Beach, MS. Loving and caring Father-In-Law to Michael R Edmonds and Tina...

Jan 2, 2023

Thomas Franklin Rothe, 72, of Jonesboro, died on Monday, January 2, 2023, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born in Ohio on May 20, 1950, to Arthur and Mary Rothe and moved to Fisher, Arkansas when he was two years old. He lived in Fisher until 1988, then moved to Jonesboro. He was of the...

Jan 2, 2023

Charles Bradford Miller, Sr.,  83, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Monday, January 2, 2023, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Born in Flint, Michigan, Charles lived some of his early adult life in Jonesboro. He lived in California and St. Louis before moving back to Jonesboro in 1998. Charles was a U.S. Army veteran...

Jan 2, 2023

Michael Preston Blount, 32 of Jonesboro parted from this life January 2, 2023 at NEA Baptist Hospital.  He was born May 10, 1990 in Jonesboro to Michael Alan Blount and Vickie Akins Blount. He spent his life in Jonesboro. Michael enjoyed listening to music, playing video games, fishing and hanging out with his friends.

Michael...

Jan 2, 2023

On January 2, 2023, Sondra Sue (Blagg) Cox passed away after a lengthy illness at the age of 81.

Sondra was preceded in death by her parents, Orville and Juanita Blagg; a sister, Brenda Blagg; and her daughter, Jennifer Cox Smith. She is survived by her faithful husband of almost 57 years, Jerry Cox, of...

Jan 1, 2023

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Victor was born April 22, 2000, to Oladapo and Bola Omowonuola in Lagos, Nigeria. Victor graduated from Emerald High School in Lagos, Nigeria. He migrated to the United States at a young age to pursue his tertiary education. He went on to receive a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, and a Masters in...

Dec 31, 2022

Paula Belle Robinson Hollis, 85, of Jonesboro passed from this life on December 31, 2022, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center surrounded by family.  She was born to the late Lorene D. and Mildred Robinson on July 18, 1937, in Piggott. Paula was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary for the VFW having served many roles in the organization...

Dec 31, 2022

Carolyn Kay Wiggins, 70, of Jonesboro, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 31, 2022. She was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on December 14, 1952, to George Boland and Alvis Kingery. She grew up in Winston-Salem and graduated from Parkland High School. She received certification as Respiratory Therapist at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas. She...

Dec 30, 2022

Cora Mae Merritt, 93, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Friday, December 30, 2022. She was born to the late Charles and Eva Simpson in Egypt, Arkansas on March 22, 1929. Cora enjoyed being outdoors and especially enjoyed gardening and yardwork. In addition to her parents, Cora is preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Merritt; and sister,...

Dec 30, 2022

Hazel Marie Orr, 89, formerly of Bono, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022.

She was born May 19, 1933 to the late George and Mary Fawcett. Hazel graduated from Bolivar

High School in Tennessee in 1952.

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Dec 28, 2022

Curtis Dewayne Goad, 72, of Arlington, Tennessee formerly of Brookland passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at his home. He was born June 18, 1950 in Lake City to the late Kirt and Juanita Goad. Curtis was a veteran of the United States Army and honorably served in Vietnam. For his service, he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal...

Dec 28, 2022

Suzanne Rothrock Hackney, 80, of Jonesboro departed this life on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born March 12, 1942 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late George and Husie Rothrock. She lived in Jonesboro for 20 years, moving here from Osceola, Arkansas.

Suzanne retired from City of Jonesboro as...

Dec 27, 2022

Yvonne Johnson, 65, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, departed this life on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center. She was born December 28, 1956 in Tyronza, Arkansas to the late Stanford Meredith and Jewell Garrett.

Mrs. Johnson was employed at Parker Hannifin Factory in Trumann, AR for over 30 years. Upon...

Dec 26, 2022

Lester Burnett “LB” Merrick, 88, of Paragould, formerly of Russellville passed from this life Monday, December 26, 2022 at his residence. He was born to the late Lester B. and Lorena Merrick In Russellville on July 17, 1934.

LB has resided in northeast Arkansas for the past four years after coming from Russellville. He is a United...

Dec 26, 2022

Shelby Reed, 80, of Bay passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 at Ridgecrest Health and Rehab. She was born August 12, 1942 in Jonesboro to the late Roy and Letha Sanders. Shelby loved taking care of her family, especially her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Shelby was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Reed and...

Dec 26, 2022

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Jesse Wayne Williams, 40, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was much loved by all who met him, had a robust sense of humor and was the person who made every situation more fun.

Jesse was born on September 20,1982 in Heber Springs, Arkansas to Barbara...

Dec 25, 2022

Vickie Gail Hathcock, 63, of Jonesboro formerly of Modesto, California passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022 at her home. She was born November 18, 1959 in Merced, California. Vickie enjoyed arts and crafts, sewing, reading books and watching Lifetime movies. Most of all Vickie loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Vickie was preceded in...

Dec 25, 2022

Sharrie Louise Sain, 81, of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday, December 25, 2022 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.

She was born to the late Jack L.C. and Evelyn Fisher January 5, 1941 in Borger, TX. Sharrie resided in Jonesboro for the majority of her life and was a member of the Pleasant Grove...

Dec 25, 2022

Janette Attaway, 77, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Sunday, December 25, 2022. She was born to the late Lloyd and Imogene Hale on March 4, 1945 in Dixie. Janette served her community as a hairdresser for 25 years. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, and boating on the lake. In addition to her parents, Janette is preceded in death by...