Obituaries

Jan 15, 2023

Robert D. “Hap” Harris, 94, of Jonesboro went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 15, 2023.  He lived in Jonesboro for the past five years, moving from Cherokee Village.  He was born in Little Rock on September 28, 1928, to Robert D. Harris, Sr. and Beverly T. Harris of Fayetteville.  When Robert was ten years...

Jan 14, 2023

John “Johnny” Connerley Milum, Jr., 74, passed away on January 14, 2023 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.

Johnny was born on July 18, 1948 in Batesville, Arkansas to John Connerley Milum and Marian Phillips Milum.

Johnny graduated from Batesville High School in 1966 and went on to have a well-rounded college experience,...

Jan 14, 2023

Bruce Miehl, 59, passed away January 14, 2023 at his home in Jonesboro.

He was born on August 25, 1963 to Robert Miehl and Molly Grojean Miehl.

Bruce was born in Jonesboro and moved to Virginia Beach, Virginia as a child. After some time, he moved back to Arkansas. Bruce was of the Catholic belief....

Jan 14, 2023

Jeri Kay Johnson, 65, of Jonesboro passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was born February 8, 1957 in Dearborn, Michigan to the late Melvin and Jeanette Brown. Jeri worked several years at Jimco and considered many of the ladies there extended family. She enjoyed traveling, casinos, cruises and spending time with family including shopping...

Jan 13, 2023

Marilyn Hartin, 87, of Jonesboro, was a loving mother, spouse and grandmother, passed from this life on Friday, January 13, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born in Bono on July 14, 1935, to Bay C. and Gladys Cloinger. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 58 years, Richard Hartin. Survivors include her...

Jan 12, 2023

Phil Carter, 72, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Thursday, January 12,  2023, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Born in Jonesboro, Phil was a 1968 graduate of Nettleton High School where he was a sophomore member of the inaugural football program in the fall of 1965. He was named first team...

Jan 12, 2023

Ron Jones, 68 of Jonesboro, passed from this life to his heavenly home Thursday, January 12, 2023.  He was born October 9, 1954 to Wayne and Ann Jones of Cash.  Ron was a professional painter and wallpaper contractor.  He was also a former pastor and evangelist who loved to spread the Good News, not just in words but in...

Jan 12, 2023

Sharon Kay Davis, 77, of Newport, Arkansas, formerly of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born December 21, 1945 in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee to the late Cecil and Opal Curvin. Sharon was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. She loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.

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Jan 11, 2023

Frederick William Nolte Jr. of Jonesboro, known to everyone as Bill, left this earth on January 11 th , 2023. He had arrived on August 31 st , 1935 in Bradley, Arkansas to Fred Sr. and Faye Nolte.

He grew up on the farm, and early on developed a love of the outdoors, hunting and fishing and...

Jan 9, 2023

James Daniel “Dan” Watson Sr. passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at Ridgecrest Health and Rehab. He was born August 16, 1946 in Brookland to the late Charles and Gladys Williamson Henley. Dan was a Nettleton School graduate. He served in the United States Navy.  Dan retired from the Craighead County Highway Department. He was a member of Cash...

Jan 7, 2023

Charles “Chuckie” Bradford Miller III, 22, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Saturday, January 7, 2023. He was born to Charles Miller Jr. and Rhonda Ward on March 11, 2000 in St. Louis. Chuckie loved anything to do with cars, especially working on them. He also enjoyed watching YouTube, spending time with his family and his dog, Zeus. Chuckie...

Jan 6, 2023

Mary Louise Ritter, 90, of Jonesboro, AR was reunited with many she loves in heaven on January 6, 2023. She leaves behind a legacy of her great love of and knowledge of growing things (which she learned from her parents) to her children and grandchildren. Like her mother, Mary would cook wonderful food and everyone who entered her home...

Jan 6, 2023

Carolyn Rankin Duke, 69, of Jonesboro  passed away peacefully surrounded by her closest loved ones on Friday, January 6, 2023.

She was born in Newport, Arkansas on November 9,1953 to the late John J. and Pauline (Brady) Rankin.

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Jan 6, 2023

Betty Jean Harrod Gerlach, 88, of Jonesboro, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born December 14, 1934 in Holly Grove to the late Luther Harrod and Opal (Boals) Harrod. Betty graduated from Holly Grove High School in 1952 with a group of classmates that have continued to have class...

Jan 5, 2023

Virginia McFarland Covington, 82, of Jonesboro went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 5, 2023.  She had lived in Jonesboro since 1967, moving here from Decatur Georgia.  She was born in Frankfort, Kentucky on October 5, 1940, to Monte and Ruth McFarland.  She was a member of First Christian Church, where she was the Church secretary...

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...