Obituaries

May 28, 2022

Wanda June Stogsdill, 73, of Caraway passed from this life on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at her home.  She was born to Dillie and Mildred Coffman on November 23, 1948 in Jonesboro.  Wanda worked in farming, banking and insurance during her career.  She was a member of the Caraway High School graduating class of 1966.

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May 27, 2022

Virgil Leslie Griffin of Hardy, Arkansas passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022, at the age of 87.  Virgil was born in Otwell, Arkansas on February 11, 1935.  He was the son of Bernard and Essie Anderson Griffin, and the oldest of two sons.  Virgil was a graduate of Valley View High School and Arkansas State College.  He was...

May 26, 2022

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Opal M George, 95, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on May 26, 2022 at The Springs of Jonesboro. Opal was born in Athens, AL on July 22, 1926 to the late Lucy and John Adams. In addition to her parents, Opal is preceded in death by her husband Ottis George; and 8 brothers...

May 24, 2022

Norma Jean Whitlock, 65, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. She was born to Levi and Mary Kinman on May 19, 1957 in Trumann. Norma was a loving and caring woman whose sole purpose was to care for her family. She was a homemaker and she was amazing at that role. Norma was a...

May 24, 2022

Thomas “Tom” Stevens, 82 of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at NEA Hospital.  Born in Bowling Green, Kentucky to Emily Igleheart Stevens and Charles Stevens.  Tom lived for 75 years in Kentucky before moving to Jonesboro to be closer to his brother, Jim.  Tom lived at Southwind Heights where he made several close friends...

May 23, 2022

Donald Wayne "Donny" Liggett, 68, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Monday, May 23, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Born in Austin, Texas, Donny lived in Texas before moving to Arkansas where he was a 1972 graduate of Searcy High School where he was a member of the Lions football team. He earned...

May 23, 2022

Mr. Stephen “Steve” Eldon Clark, 66, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, departed this life on Monday, May 23, 2022, at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born August 13, 1955 in Jonesboro and a 1973 graduate of Jonesboro High School.

Steve was a member of First NEA Assembly of God and the Jonesboro Gideons. Steve could always be found wherever...

May 23, 2022

PaPaw Ken Ellenburg, 73, of Walnut Ridge, died Monday, May 23, 2022, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born in Paragould to Lawrence and Allie Ellenburg on October 10, 1948. He had lived in Walnut Ridge for about 5 months, moving there from Mountain Home. They had lived in Mountain Home for 5 years. Prior to...

May 21, 2022

David Parks Martin died on May 21, 2022.  He was born to Harry and Florence Martin on August 13, 1932 in Memphis, Tennessee.

David graduated from the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech.  It was at the University of Georgia that he met and married the love of his life, Barbara Perry Martin.  David enjoyed many years...

May 21, 2022

Johnny Edward Maynard, 85, of Lake City, Arkansas, departed this life on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at his residence. He was born December 28, 1936 in Jonesboro to the late Andy Maynard and Lucy Barrow.

Johnny was self-employed, he owned a grocery store and a parts store in Lake City. He owned his own 18 wheeler, working...

May 20, 2022

Patricia Viola Stallings, 79, of Jonesboro passed from this life Friday, May 20, 2022 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was born to the late Luther and Susie Hazelwood in Martinez, CA on February 28, 1943. She has lived in Jonesboro most of her life after coming from California. Pat is of the Baptist belief and is a member...

May 19, 2022

Rebecca Michelle Daigle, 35, of Jonesboro, formerly of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed from this life Thursday, May 19, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born in Poplar Bluff on March 17, 1987 to Randy and Sarah Glidewell. Rebecca has resided in Jonesboro since 2005 and is a member of Walnut Street Baptist Church.

Rebecca is...

May 18, 2022

George Ezell Jr. 48, of Jonesboro, died on May 18, 2022, at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born to George and Carolyn Ezell on April 30, 1974, in Nashville, TN. He was a heavy equipment operator and was known as a hard worker.

He is survived by his parents; wife Tosha Ezell; stepson Wesley Mangrum; brothers, David...

May 18, 2022

Edna Arlene (Million) Kersey, 72, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, May 18, while napping in her home. Edna was born in Pocahontas, Arkansas, on December 19, 1949, the youngest of eight children to Duke and Neva Million. When she was 9 years old, she won a hula-hoop contest on the steps of the county courthouse - the first of...

May 18, 2022

Lisa Marie Givens, Steele, Missouri, got to see the face of Jesus on her 51 st birthday Wednesday, May 18, 2022, when she gained her wings at her home in Jonesboro surrounded by her family.  Lisa was born in Kennett, Missouri, and lived many years in Steele.  She was a beautiful person inside and out, a hard worker, a...

May 17, 2022

Mr. Franklin D. Buckelew 87, beloved father departed this life for his heavenly home on May 17, 2022. Frank was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, which allowed him the education to become a part of the Core of Engineers. However, more than anything Frank loved the Lord. He was a faithful servant and Deacon of...

May 15, 2022

Harriett Hare Yarbrough, 90, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on May 15, 2022 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Harriett was born in Fort Wayne, IN on August 16, 1931 to the late Evelyn and Ralph Hare. In addition to her parents, Harriett is preceded in death by her husband Don "Smoke" Yarbrough; and son, John...

May 15, 2022

Ella Louise Dedman Phillips passed away May 15, 2022 at the age of 67 after a long illness through which she battled valiantly.  Louise Dedman was born October 17, 1954 in Lexington, Kentucky and grew up in central Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio.  As a youngster, it was apparent that Louise was gifted in language and numbers, and she...