Obituaries

Aug 2, 2022

Wayne Taylor Keton, loving husband of 54 years, father of three beautiful daughters, super sleuth investigator, and trailblazing hall of fame softball coach, died peacefully on August 2, 2022 at his home in Jonesboro.

It would be difficult to describe Taylor’s life as anything but perfect. Taylor graduated from Swifton High School in 1965, after four years...

Aug 2, 2022

Julia M. O’Connor, 93 passed from this life Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center.  She was born April 18, 1929 to Lon and Maggie Green Simmons in Alicia, Arkansas.  Julia had lived in Missouri and Indiana before coming to Arkansas in 1966 to Bono.  She attended Valley Ridge Baptist Church.  She enjoyed gardening and canning; reading...

Aug 2, 2022

William M. Peacock, 91, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at the Arkansas Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro.

Born in Elba, Alabama, William joined the U.S. Air Force at age 17 and served twenty three years of active duty and was a veteran of the Korean War and Vietnam War. While stationed...

Jul 31, 2022

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Sean Tyler Terrell, 28, of Lake City, Arkansas, began his life in Heaven on July 31, 2022. He passed while traveling home just outside of Jonesboro. Sean was born on April 12, 1994 in Jonesboro. Sean lived most of his life in Lake City, until he valiantly chose to serve his country in the...

Jul 27, 2022

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John A. Varner, 73, of Lake City passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born March 31, 1949 in Decatur, Illinois to the late Ham and Ruth Varner. John was a member of Bowman Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Army. John served Craighead...

Jul 26, 2022

Joseph “Joey” Parker McGowen Jr., 50, of Jonesboro, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. He was born April 4, 1972, in Jonesboro to Joseph Parker McGowen Sr. and Linda Booker. Joey was a lifetime resident of Jonesboro where he graduated from Westside High School and Arkansas State University with a finance degree. He was a member...

Jul 26, 2022

Evelyn (Lyn) Paris Moseley Hubbard died peacefully on July 26, 2022, after a hard-fought battle with bladder cancer. Lyn was born Oct 1, 1948 in New Orleans, LA. and raised in Selma, AL.

She was preceded in death by her first mother, Christine Paris Moseley and her parents Dr and Mrs. Sam Moseley, Jr., a daughter Blair...

Jul 25, 2022

Mr. Clarence William Smith Sr. or more commonly known as “Punk”,78, a lifetime resident of Fisher, departed this life on Monday, July 25, 2022 at Nea Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born October 5, 1943 to the late Samuel and Annie Mae Smith.

He was a farmer, working on his own farm and helping others and...

Jul 25, 2022

Theda Fern Jones, 86, of Jonesboro passed away Monday, July 25, 2022 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born May 10, 1936 in Jonesboro to the late Howard and Edith Turman. Theda lived most of her life in Jonesboro, but moved around several times due to her husband being in the Army. Her and her...

Jul 25, 2022

Jerry L. Stogsdill, 80. A life-time resident of Jonesboro passed from this life on Monday, July 25, 2022, at his home.  He was born to Elmer and Elizabeth Stogsdill on October 15, 1941.  He was of the Baptist belief. His entire working career was working on the family farm.  While he was farming, he would often find, arrowheads and...

Jul 24, 2022

Donovan Keith Patterson, 53, of Paragould passed from this life Sunday, July 24, 2022 at his home. He was born on September 18, 1968 to Gary Walker and Diane Throgmartin in Jonesboro. Donovan has resided his entire life living in northeast Arkansas and was of the Christian faith.

Donovan was such a caring person with a great...

Jul 24, 2022

William Earl Patterson, 85, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on July 24, 2022 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. William was born on October 11, 1936 in Hickory Plains, AR to the late Charles and Myrtle Patterson. In addition to his parents, William is preceded in death by numerous brothers, sisters, family, and friends.

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Jul 23, 2022

Roberta Jean Harrison 78, was born in Bono, Arkansas on September 13, 1943 to Myrtle and William Wilson. She peacefully joined her family and friends in Heaven on July 23, 2022 at St. Bernard’s Hospital. She was a lifetime resident of Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Roberta married Eugene Harrison on October 17, 1960. She is survived by Eugene Harrison,...

Jul 23, 2022

Billy was born in Cotton Plant, Arkansas on June 22, 1927 to Johnnie Clyde Smith and Winnie Edmaiston Smith.  He lived most of his lifetime at Cotton Plant where he graduated from high school and joined the Navy. After serving 2 years on the USS Piedmont, he came back to Cotton Plant and married Mary Evelyn Harris.

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Jul 21, 2022

Martha Andrews, 70, of Jonesboro, was surrounded by her family when she went to meet her Lord and Savior.  She was a lifelong resident of Brookland.  She was born on December 15, 1951 to Tommy and Maurine Wooten.  Martha was a member of the Pentecostals of Jonesboro Church.  She loved gardening and always grew beautiful flowers.  Her musical favorites...

Jul 21, 2022

John Edward Cook, 69, of Jonesboro passed from this life Thursday, July 21, 2022 at NEA Baptist Medical Center. He was born December 17, 1952 in Jonesboro to Willie and Lena Sue Cook. He was a member of Brookland Baptist Church.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, July 27, 2022 from 9-10 am at Emerson Funeral Home....

Jul 21, 2022

Shane Cook, 63, a lifetime resident of Jonesboro passed from this life on July 21, 2022 at his home.  He was born on May 4, 1959, to Sam and Virginia Cook.  He was of the non-denominational belief.  Shane was a heavy-duty equipment operator for many years.  When time was available, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.  In addition to his...

Jul 20, 2022

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Sherri L Whaley, aka Nana, busted the gates of heaven wide open on July 20, 2022 at the young age of 72. I can hear her now “What’s Up Jesus”! Although her halo might have been a tad cracked or even broken, there is no doubt the good Lord welcomed her home as she...

Jul 20, 2022

Alvin Patrick Hafer, 72, of Dixie passed from this life Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. He was born December 31, 1949 in Jonesboro to the late Forrest “Bo” Hafer and Ina Mae Hafer.

Patrick has lived in Dixie all of his life and was a member of Dixie Baptist Church. He...

Jul 20, 2022

William “Bill” Smith, 62, of Jonesboro, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. He had lived in Jonesboro since 1992, moving here from Houston, Texas. He was born on October 4, 1959, to William Douglas and Lura Evelyn Smith in Selmer. Tennessee.  He was of the Baptist belief.  Bill enjoyed outside activities, especially fishing and spending time with his...