Obituaries

May 26, 2025

Philip Clifford Painter, 46, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord on Monday, May 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital in Germantown, Tennessee. Born December 18, 1978, in Jonesboro, he was the cherished son of Ronnie and Linda Painter.

Philip was a devoted husband, father, son,...

May 25, 2025

John Stanley Nance, 54, of Trumann, passed away peacefully, Sunday, May 25, 2025, at his home. He was born October 26, 1970, in Rockford, Illinois, to Roger Nance and the late Sharon Fisher.

John was raised in Bulls Gap, Tennessee, and had lived in Trumann for over 20 years. He worked for Ford for over 20 years...

May 24, 2025

Kathy Elizabeth (Beth) Roberts, 45, of Jonesboro passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at her home in Jonesboro, AR. Beth was born in Paragould, AR and was the daughter of Diane Campbell.

Beth is survived by her husband, Michael Roberts, of Jonesboro, AR. Son, Teran Roberts (Hannah,) and grandson, Talon, of Brookland, AR. Her mother,...

May 24, 2025

James Robert Murray, lovingly known to all as “Jim,” passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 3:53 p.m. at Baptist Health in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was 82 years old.

Jim was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on May 9, 1943, to Clyle A. Murray and Pauline L. Murray (Noles). Although he spent some time...

May 22, 2025

Martha Jean Barkley, 72, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at NEA Baptist Medical Center. She was born October 12, 1952 in Jonesboro to the late Ellis and Katie Howle.

Jean has lived in Jonesboro all of her life. She was a devoted Christian and a member of Family Fellowship Baptist Church...

May 22, 2025

Michael Ray Francis, 69, of Trumann, Arkansas, passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2025. Born on August 11, 1955, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, Michael lived a life defined by faith, family, strength, and entrepreneurial spirit.

He is survived by his loving fiancée, Patricia Smith; his former wife, Kathy Francis; two devoted...

May 22, 2025

Betty Earline Peavler, 76, of Bono, formerly of Villa Park, Illinois, peacefully departed this life on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Born on July 12, 1948, in Dyess, Arkansas, Betty was the daughter of the late James and Maxie Sullivan. She spent much of her working life at St. Bernards, where...

May 22, 2025

Karen Jan Sullivan, 74, of Bono, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born on November 2, 1950, in Jonesboro to Payton Ryan Watkins and Jewell Puckett Watkins.

Jan grew up in Bono and was a devoted member of the Bono Church of Christ. She...

May 22, 2025

Claude Clinton Parton Sr., of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at St. Bernards Hospital. He was 89 years old. He was born on October 25, 1935, in Piggott, Arkansas, Claude was the son of Joe B. and Ferra Dale Parton. He was preceded in death by his parents; his four brothers, Francis, Orville, Harley, and Don;...

May 22, 2025

Ginger Elder, born November 20, 1947, in West Memphis, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, in Conway, Arkansas. She was the cherished daughter of Earnestine Jones and Billie McCollum.

Ginger lived a life marked by deep faith, steadfast love for her family, and a passion for learning. She was a beloved sister to Karen McCollum...

May 21, 2025

James Franklin Secrease, 62, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. He was born on January 29, 1963, in Harrisburg, Arkansas, to Jerry and Cecil Ann Secrease.

James was a man of deep faith, grounded in Pentecostal and Assembly of God beliefs. He graduated from seminary in Mississippi and carried his faith with...

May 20, 2025

David "Ricky" Price of Brookland departed this life on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at NEA Baptist Hospital at the age of 69. He was born on November 29, 1955, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to the late Orville Howard "Preacher" Price Sr. and Gracie Hedger Price.

A lifelong resident of Brookland, Ricky graduated from Brookland...

May 20, 2025

Mena Josephine Harris, 83 years old of Jonesboro formerly resided most of her life in California, passed from this life Tuesday May 20, 2025. Born June 12, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Garnett Isbell and Marie Hughes Isbell.

In addition to her parents, Mena was preceded in death by her sister, Beverly Stubblefield; brother,...

May 19, 2025

Rhonda Marie Wright, 68, of Paragould passed from this life on Monday May 19, 2025 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born February 12, 1957 in Rockford, Illinois to the late John Robert West and Lovis Marie West.

Rhonda has lived in Paragould for the last 32 years and was a member of Poplar...

May 19, 2025

Mrs. Martha Broadaway Hannah Secrease of Jonesboro departed this life on Monday, May 19, 2025, at the age of 99 and is resting peacefully with her Lord. She was born on November 1, 1925, the daughter of W.E. and Loda Watkins Broadaway.

Martha was a 1943 graduate of Jonesboro High School. She spent her life in Jonesboro,...

May 19, 2025

Alysia Chedister, 31 of Jonesboro, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on May 19, 2025. Alysia was a kind, gentle soul—bright, loving, and deeply empathetic. She earned a degree in social work because she wanted to help others, but her own struggles with autism and debilitating social anxiety made it difficult to step fully into the world. She was a...

May 19, 2025

Ronald "Ron" Lloyd Billingsley, 64, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Monday, May 19, 2025. He was born on June 17, 1960, in Olathe, Kansas, to the late Ronald Loyce and Bertha Mae Billingsley.

Ron dedicated much of his life to serving others. He earned his bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Arkansas State University while...

May 17, 2025

Brandon Reece, 43, a lifetime resident of Jonesboro, died Saturday, May 17, 2025. He was born here in Jonesboro on October 28, 1981, to Andy and Vicki Reece. Brandon was of Methodist belief. He prioritized his spirituality above everything, building his relationship with God whenever he could. He also felt it was his purpose to be a messenger and...

May 14, 2025

Joe Harold Hathcoat, 81, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born May 23, 1943, in Jonesboro to the late Willie B. and Jewell Hathcoat.

Joe was a U.S. Army veteran and worked for many years as an antique dealer before retiring as a driver for...

May 12, 2025

Alice Evelyn Lunsford Guy, 86 years of age, passed away on May 12, 2025 at St. Elizabeth’s Nursing Home in Jonesboro, AR. She was born in Trumann, AR to the late George and Etha Canter Lunsford on July 30, 1938. Alice was a 1957 graduate of Nettleton High School. She lived most of her life in Jonesboro where she...