Obituaries

Jun 8, 2022

Robert Eugene Vinson, 73, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at St. Bernards Medical Center after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Robert was born in New Troy, Michigan, on May 31, 1949, to the late Rassie Harlan “Red” and Juanita (Worthington) Vinson. Robert retired from Grafco, Inc in Memphis, Tennessee, after a career spanning over 30 years. Robert...

Jun 7, 2022

Laura Bess Rigsbee Chadwick, 32, of Bay, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at St. Bernards Medical Center.

Laura Bess was born in Jonesboro and lived most of her life in Bay. She was a 2008 graduate of Bay High School where she was a member of the Lady Yellowjackets  volleyball and softball teams....

Jun 7, 2022

Dean Roach, 84, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in Doniphan, MO.

Dean was born March 28, 1938 to the late Felix and Geneva Roach.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Roach.  Dean was a graduate of Valley View High School and a member of their state championship basketball team in...

Jun 7, 2022

Jean McBride, 76, of Bono, died on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at her home.  She was born in the Nettleton Community on September 9, 1945, to Wayne and Opal McGill.  She moved from the Jonesboro area to Bono in 1983.  She was of the Christian belief. Jean worked until retirement at Hytrol Conveyor Company.  Her many hobbies including watching...

Jun 6, 2022

Wei Zeng, 46, of Jonesboro, died Monday, June 6, 2022, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  She was born in Chengdu, China on December 19, 1975.  She has lived in Jonesboro for the past ten years, moving here from China.  She attended Central Baptist Church.  Wei enjoyed painting and sewing.  She was a licensed massage therapist.  She...

Jun 6, 2022

Jethro Clark Jr.  75, of Jonesboro, was born in Paragould, Arkansas on November 1, 1946, to the Late Jethro Clark Sr. and Cora Clark.  He later moved to Jonesboro where he graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1969.  After graduating, Jethro joined the workforce and was employed by General Electric and Citizens bank.  He worked for both companies until...

Jun 5, 2022

Norma Maye Simpson, 86 of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully with family last Sunday night on June 5, 2022 at her daughters’ home in Cordova, TN.  She was born at home in Light, AR, on July 17, 1935 to the late Jerald and Frieda Mae Smith.

Norma grew up on her parent’s farm in the Light community. In...

Jun 5, 2022

Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel.  Let us remember with Thanksgiving what God has done through his servant Jerry Paul Reddmann.

Jerry Paul Reddmann was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on August 10, 1943, to parents, Paul Reddmann and Oral Mae (Monroe) Reddmann. Jerry Paul was a...

Jun 5, 2022

Betty Jean Smith Howerton, age 90, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Born in Blytheville, Betty grew up in the Paragould area and was a 1952 graduate of Greene County Tech High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Samuel Mack Howerton,...

Jun 4, 2022

Phyllis Diane Hendrix, 64, of Searcy passed from this life on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at her home surrounded by friends and family. She was born to Arthur Townsend and Deloris Townsend Ford on June 23, 1957 in Jonesboro. Phyllis worked for Wal-Mart for many years and she was known for her compassionate and caring soul.  She enjoyed doing...

Jun 3, 2022

Sharon Dunlap Porter, 80, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House on Friday, June 3, 2022.  She was born in Wyandotte, Michigan, on January 15, 1942, to the late Pete and Georgia Dunlap.

Sharon grew up in Jonesboro and attended Jonesboro schools.  After graduating from Jonesboro High School with the class...

Jun 3, 2022

Rose Mary Townsend, 71, of Ravenden Springs passed from this life Friday, June 3, 2022 at her home. She was born to the late Jess and Urea McDole on November 11, 1950 in Arbyrd, MO. She has resided in Ravenden Springs since 1997 after coming from Jonesboro.

Rose is a loving mother, who would do anything for...

Jun 2, 2022

Chandler Lee Mathes, 2, of Jonesboro, departed this life on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at St. Bernards Hospital. She was born October 16, 2019 in Jonesboro. Chandler was unimaginably strong. She was a fierce and brave fighter. She was beautiful and perfect. She will be dearly missed by and forever in the hearts of her family. She is survived by...

Jun 2, 2022

Larry Earl Wiles, 68, of Jonesboro passed from this life Thursday, June 2, 2022, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.

Larry was born to the late Ernest Weldon and Roma Ellaene Wiles on September 20, 1953 in Jonesboro. Larry grew up in Bay, Arkansas, moving to Jonesboro soon after high school. He was a long-time...

May 31, 2022

Billy R. Smith, 86, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Born in Jonesboro, Bill grew up in Lake City but lived the majority of his life in Jonesboro. For most of his adult life Bill operated Bill Smith Auto Sales in Jonesboro. He was constantly...

May 31, 2022

Herman Arnold Tinsley, 91, of Jonesboro passed away peacefully, Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, with loving family and friends at his bedside. He was born December 4, 1930 in Zent, Arkansas to the late Charley and Carrie Tinsley. Herman was a member of Brookland church of Christ. He owned and operated Tinsley...

May 31, 2022

John Sanders, 73 years of age passed from this life on May 31, 2022. He was born September 2 nd 1948, in Haynes AR. He was born to the late Roosevelt and Anna Sanders. Viewing service will be June 10 th from 5-7 for the public. Funeral Service will be June 11 th 2pm at Emerson Funeral Home at...

May 30, 2022

Dorothy Jean Stepp Spooner, 84, of Jonesboro, formerly of Junction City, LA passed from this life Monday, May 30, 2022 at St. Bernard’s Hospice House surrounded by her family. She was born to the late O.C. Alonzo and Virginia Wilson in Junction City on April 8, 1938. Dorothy has resided in Jonesboro after coming from Junction City, LA. She was...

May 29, 2022

Alma M. Clark, 83 of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday, May 29, 2022 at St. Bernards Hospital.  She was born December 4, 1938 to Herbert and Mary Layne Haymore in Sanford, North Carolina.  Alma has lived in Jonesboro since 1978 after her husband retired from the military.  She is of the Methodist faith.  Alma enjoyed reading, gardening, camping,...

May 28, 2022

Steve Stewart, 56, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, May 28, 2022.  He was a life long resident of Jonesboro and was born on January 17, 1966 to Richard and Elizabeth Arlene Stewart. He was a welder by trade.  He loved to be outdoors and enjoyed fishing and camping.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include...