Obituaries

Nov 3, 2022

Sue Ann McBride, 77, peacefully departed this life November 3, 2022 at her home in Green Valley, AZ with her husband and children by her side. Sue was born in Rockford, IL to F.W. “Bill” and Anne Satterfield, who preceded her in death.

Sue was the devoted wife of Warren “Marty” McBride, and the love of his...

Nov 2, 2022

Kathy Waltman Abel, 63, of Jonesboro, AR went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 after a sudden and brief battle with brain cancer.

Born on February 23, 1959 in Aberdeen, MS, Kathy moved to northeast Arkansas after marrying the love of her life and best friend, Jim, right after getting her Accounting degree...

Nov 1, 2022

November 1, 2022 was the day of passing for Brett Thomas Bennett. Brett was a 2014 graduate of Valley View High School. At Valley View, Brett co-founded the Motorcycle Club with his beloved teacher Jesse Gunter and his father Marty. He was proud to be a part of the school’s burgeoning wrestling program under Ryan Kibler, whose passion he...

Nov 1, 2022

Christopher Merle Vance, 40, of Bono, died November 1, 2022.  He was born on April 1, 1982, to Donnie Merle and Diane Gifford Vance here in Jonesboro.  He was employed by Hytrol Conveyor Company.  Christopher loved spending time with his family and friends.  He was preceded in death by his father.

Survivors include his wife, Brittny Vance;...

Nov 1, 2022

Margaret Darr Abel of Rogers, AR passed away on November 1, 2022 at Innisfree Nursing and Rehab Center in Rogers. Margaret was born on September 4, 1934. She was the daughter of Floyd and Geneva Darr.

Margaret was a graduate from Monette High School. Throughout high school Margaret enjoyed playing basketball. She loved sports and was often...

Oct 31, 2022

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Brooke Seale Landrum, 45, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away from this life on October 31, 2022 in North Little Rock Arkansas. She was born to Bob and Cookie Seale on May 4, 1977, in Jonesboro, and resided in Jonesboro her entire life. She graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1995. Brooke was an avid...

Oct 29, 2022

John Mack “Skip” Rogers Jr., 71, of Jonesboro entered his heavenly home on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born to the late John Mack Sr. and Bettye Rogers of Jonesboro on June 1, 1951.

Skip was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro and member of First Baptist Church....

Oct 28, 2022

James Oscar Medlock, 90, of Pocahontas, formerly of Jonesboro passed from this life Friday, October 28, 2022 at Randolph County Nursing Home. He was born to the late Nelson and Leona Medlock on July 21, 1932 in Jonesboro.

Oscar has resided in Pocahontas for about half of his life after spending the other half in Jonesboro. He...

Oct 28, 2022

Charles Wayne Tidwell, 79 of Jonesboro, passes from this life October 28, 202 at home.  He was born October 13, 1943 to Henry G. and Ollie Odell (Wallace) Tidwell of Jonesboro.  He lived in Jonesboro all of his life and was of the Christian belief. He was an avid Cardinals, Razorbacks, and NASCAR fan.  He worked for the Jonesboro...

Oct 28, 2022

Connie Jane Dillin, 80 of Jonesboro, passed from this life Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.  Connie was born August 2, 1942 to Clement and Olive Davis Baxter of Bono.  She worked in the cafeteria at Valley View Schools and was of the Baptist belief. Connie loved shopping and the store Hobby Lobby. ...

Oct 28, 2022

Larry West, 70 of Jonesboro, passed from this life October 28, 2022 at Ridgecrest Health & Rehab.  He was born in Jonesboro June 1, 1952 to James and Edna Bishop West of Jonesboro.  He lived in Batesville before coming to Jonesboro.   Larry was a Baptist and self-employed brick layer.  Larry enjoyed being involved in dirt track racing, antique cars...

Oct 27, 2022

Sue (Mary Suzanne Bush) Lady, aged 91 of Jonesboro, died Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville, TN following a short illness.

Born September 5, 1931, in Clinton, MO she was the daughter of Irving Lee and Margaret Huston Bush. Sue was the third of four children, following Elaine and Irv Jr., and...

Oct 27, 2022

Charles Arthur Bradsher, 88, of Jonesboro passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Craighead County Nursing Center.  He was born on February 18, 1934, to Alma (Christie) and Arthur Bradsher in Trumann, Arkansas.  He was a member of the Stoneridge Church of Christ in Jonesboro, AR.

Bradsher enlisted in the U.S. Navy as...

Oct 27, 2022

Joanie Williams, age 65 of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully at home on October 27 after a 27-month battle with glioblastoma brain cancer. Born to the late Creed & Gayle Nelms, Joanie was a 1975 graduate of Brookland High School where she was a cheerleader, honor student and a state champion in volleyball and badminton. She was the youngest of...

Oct 27, 2022

Debra Ann (Ratliff) DuFord, 64, of Lake City passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born March 7, 1958 in Jonesboro to the late Cecil Dillard Ratliff and Gertha (Spurlock) Ratliff.

Debbie married her late husband, Richard DuFord May 26, 1984 and they were proud parents of their...

Oct 26, 2022

Ellis “Jewel” Spencer, 81, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born to the late Alleyne and Jessie Spencer on August 1, 1941 in Harrisburg. Jewel loved to be outside, he enjoyed fishing, gardening and teaching his grandchildren how to whittle wood. Jewel loved his family, especially his grandchildren and...

Oct 26, 2022

LeDrew “Drew” Rudkin, 89, dedicated husband, father of three, grandfather of five and great-grandfather to ten soon to be eleven, departed life in this temporary world into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 surrounded by his loving family at St. Bernard’s Medical Center just shy of his 90th birthday.  He was a beloved son, husband, brother,...

Oct 25, 2022

John William Stogsdill, 81, of Jonesboro passed from this life Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born October 15, 1941 in Paragould to the late James Elmer and Elizabeth Stogsdill.

John has lived in Jonesboro all of his life and was a member of Central Baptist Church. He was a devoted husband,...

Oct 25, 2022

Betty Ann Haggenmacher, 93, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at her home. She was born in Winner, South Dakota, and moved to Jonesboro in a covered wagon when she was 4 years old.  Her parents, Claude and Emma Hart, completed this major cross-country journey to this area, where she lived the rest of...

Oct 24, 2022

Robert “Bob” Thompson, 76, of Jonesboro, died Monday, October 24, 2022, at NEA Baptist Medical Center. He had lived in Jonesboro since 1975, moving here from Blytheville.   He was born on May 5, 1946 to Ernest and Evelyn Thompson in Mountain Top, Arkansas.  Bob was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church where he served many rolls n the...