Obituaries

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...

Feb 8, 2023

Robert Earl Cobler, 81, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on February 8, 2023 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice Center.

Robert was born on June 11, 1941 in Hawley, Minnesota to Earl C. and Floretta J. Cobler. He moved to Jonesboro in 1980 and retired from Skil Bosch in Walnut Ridge in 2001.

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Feb 7, 2023

Clement Hamilton Whistle III, known by his many friends as Clem, Chris, and Boken, died peacefully in his sister’s home in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Paralyzed from the chest down in a vehicle incident at age 40, Boken blazed through expectations and ultimately died from sepsis a week before his 68th birthday.

Boken was...

Feb 6, 2023

Kathryn (Kathy) Shepard, 68, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Monday, February 6, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center.  She was born in Kennett, Missouri on May 16, 1954, to the late Edward Holifield, Jr. and Geneva Holifield.

Kathy grew up in Rector, Arkansas where she graduated as Salutatorian in 1972.

Survivors include her...

Feb 5, 2023

Frances “Joan” Wallis, 82, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born to the late Coley and Vera Rogers on October 25, 1940 in Craighead County. Joan was a member of Valley View Church of Christ and has taught bible classes in the past. She...

Feb 4, 2023

Tim “Pops” Brewer, 65, of Batesville passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023 in Bono at his sons’, home. He was born January 15, 1958 in Navasota, Texas to the late Lucille Powell. Tim was a member of The Cowboy Church. He worked most of his life as a brick mason. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his wife...