Obituaries

Sep 4, 2022

Bo Bo (Kevin Lynn Oden Jr.) departed this life on September 4, 2022 in Jonesboro.  He was 39 (and holding).  He was of the Baptist faith.  Bo was a man who never met a stranger. He would give you the shirt off if his back, even if it was the only one he had.  When he loved you –...

Sep 3, 2022

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Betty Jo Pierce Rapert passed away September 3, 2022, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born on September 23, 1928, in Randolph County, Arkansas to the late William Roy and Sylvia Eula Farrow Pierce.

She attended school in Maynard, Arkansas where she met her high school sweetheart, Jake...

Sep 3, 2022

Ralph Edward Taylor, 90, of Jonesboro, passed away September 3, 2022 at his daughter’s home in Jonesboro. Ralph was the 5 th of 8 children born to Clarence Cleveland and Margie Bell Johnson Taylor of Black Oak, AR. He was preceded in death earlier this year by his wife Mary Bushong Taylor.

Ralph was a Master Mason,...

Sep 2, 2022

Billy Wayne Pirtle, 55, of Jonesboro passed from this life Friday, September 2, 2022 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born November 3, 1966 in Jonesboro to Jesse Pirtle and Mary Ann Pirtle.

Billy has lived in Jonesboro all of his life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.

Billy is...

Sep 2, 2022

Carol Linnea Wallace Cummings passed away Friday, September 2 nd in Jonesboro, AR at the age of 88 after a lengthy illness. She was born Nov. 7, 1933 in Tacoma, WA. to Frederick LeRoy Wallace and Helen Helga Turvall.  It was working at Ft. Lewis, WA that she was introduced to Clyde Edward Cummings, a Captain in the U.S....

Sep 2, 2022

Deloris Jean Smith, 81, passed away September 2, 2022 at the Springs of Jonesboro. Ms. Jean, as she was affectionately known was loved by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She outlived two husbands, Rev. Curtis B. Smith and Bill Graham. She was a pastor’s wife serving alongside her husband for more than 40 years of ministry. She loved...

Sep 2, 2022

Gary Wayne Brewer, 80, of Lake City, Arkansas, passed away, September 2, 2022 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Gary was born in Mountain View, Arkansas, on February 25, 1942 to the late Alma and William Brewer. In addition to his parents, Gary is preceded in death by his daughter, Rebecca Michelle Brewer; one brother...

Aug 29, 2022

Deborah Ann Humway,73, also known as Debbie departed this life on August 29, 2022, at her residence. She was born March 14, 1949 to the late Rex and Mildred Northcutt.

Debbie was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Jonesboro. She worked several years as a school teacher. She had several hobbies including taking care of her...

Aug 29, 2022

Devin William Dicus, 35, of Jonesboro tragically passed from this life on Monday, August 29, 2022. He was born on June 8, 1987 to Gary and Dana Dicus in Indianapolis, Indiana. Devin graduated from Danville Community High School in Danville, Indiana and graduated from Ivy Tech Community College with a degree in the Culinary Arts.

Devin had...

Aug 28, 2022

Bonnie Coleman, 81, of Jonesboro, died on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  She had lived most of her life in the Jonesboro area.  She was born on February 21, 1941 to Charles and Roberta Mobley. She was a member of the Bethany Missionary Baptist Church.  She taught school for 32 years, starting...

Aug 28, 2022

Benjamin Clark, 81, of Jonesboro, passed away Sunday, August 28,2022, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born April 13, 1941, in Chicago to the late Raymond Clark and Pearl Irene Pruitt.

Ben worked many years in construction before working for Hytrol Conveyor Company in Jonesboro where he retired after several years. He enjoyed flea markets,...

Aug 27, 2022

Donna Kaye (Thomas) Rogers, 80, of Jonesboro, AR, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  Donna was born February, 7, 1942, in Jonesboro to Elbert and Willadeen (Hinson) Thomas.  She lived her entire life in Jonesboro and was a member of the First Baptist Church.

Aug 23, 2022

Lela Marie Jackson, born December 11, 1953, departed this earth on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Lela was preceded in death by her father, Donald A. Dougan Sr. of Jonesboro, AR. Left to cherish her memory is her son, John Wesley Kennedy and her precious grandchildren, Archer Jameson Kennedy and Nash Joseph Kennedy of Piggott, AR; daughter in law, Natalie...

Aug 23, 2022

Ella Johnson Cook, 88, died Tuesday, August 23 rd , at her home in Jonesboro.

Ella was born October 2, 1933, at Judd Hill in Poinsett County.  Her parents were the late Curtis and Velma Blasingame Johnson.

In addition to her parents, Ella was predeceased by her husband Howard, daughter Reina Margaret Cook, sister Shirley...

Aug 21, 2022

Michael Wayne Chapman, 53, of Bono, died Sunday, August 21, 2022, at his home.  He was of the Baptist belief.  Hobbies that he enjoyed were hunting and fishing.  He also spent time, listening to music and enjoying video games.  Family time was always a priority in his life.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Audrey...

Aug 20, 2022

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Mack Yates Ramsey of Jonesboro, AR passed away on August 20, 2022, at the age of 62. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Judith Leigh (Craft) Ramsey; his children Steven Ramsey and wife Amanda, along with their children Brooks and Callie, of Cumming, GA; David Ramsey and wife...

Aug 19, 2022

Shelby Jean Cooper, 80, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born to Charles and Edith Wiseman on March 10, 1942, in Stuart’s Draft, VA She married Cleo Cooper in 1989, and they resided in Albany, Ill. before relocating to Jonesboro to raise a family.

Shelby...

Aug 18, 2022

Patsy Ellen Greenwood, 79, passed from this life on August 18, 2022 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. Patsy was born in Trumann on June 6, 1943 to the late Ruby and Ray Simpson. In addition to her parents, Patsy is preceded in death by her husband, Terry Joe Greenwood; and four brothers.

Patsy was a lifelong...

Aug 17, 2022

Guy Ransom Jr, 89, of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born February 1, 1933 in Morrilton to the late Lora McGlothan Ransom and Guy Ransom Sr.

Guy was a graduate of Conway High School, Class of 1950 and also attended the...

Aug 17, 2022

Mary Anne Mathis, 57, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on August 17, 2022, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born in Havana, Illinois to Herbert and Mary Marie Pilkinton. She had lived most of her life in Jonesboro and was of the Christian belief.  She served Craighead County as a District Court Clerk for...