Obituaries

Apr 17, 2022

Harley Reese Anthony Moody, 27, of Cherokee Village passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022 at his home. He was born November 1, 1994 in Jonesboro. Harley worked for American Commercial Barge Line as a 1 st mate and loved his job. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, swimming, being outdoors and his truck. Most of all Harley loved his family,...

Apr 16, 2022

Our sweet mother, Joan Geraldine Lunsford, 89, of Jonesboro, passed away on April 16, 2022. We are sad, but happy that she awoke to find herself surrounded by her large Christian family and friends. She is beautiful again with a body and mind that are completely perfect. We, her children, are so fortunate that she loved us beyond measure....

Apr 15, 2022

Roger Lee Morphis, 69, of Jonesboro passed from this life Friday, April 15, 2022 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born November 16, 1952 in Newport to the late Robert Lee and Hester Juanita Morphis.

Roger has lived in Jonesboro for over 30 years and was a member of First Christian Church in...

Apr 15, 2022

Sandra Kay Olive Justis, 66, of Jonesboro, passed away Friday, April 15, 2022, at her home surrounded by family.

Sandy was born June 2, 1955, in Lepanto, Arkansas, to James and Marie Olive.  She was raised in West Ridge and graduated valedictorian from Missco High School in 1973. Sandy was a retired postal worker.

Sandy...

Apr 14, 2022

Leland Carter Harris departed this life on April 14, 2022, at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House St Bernards. He was born January 23, 1951, to the late Frank and Melba Nadine Carter Harris. Leland was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro, Valley View, and Bono, Arkansas. Leland enjoyed camping, fishing, and spending time with family and friends. He is survived...

Apr 12, 2022

Angeline Henry, 87, Jonesboro passed from this life on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.  She was born in the West Ridge Community near Lepanto on April 5, 1935 to O.R. and Mima Jackson. Angeline graduated from Monette High School in 1953. She married the love of her life, Mearl Henry, on July 1, 1955 and lived in Monette until 1968...

Apr 10, 2022

Harold Leslie Cook, Sr., "Stick", 83, of Little Rock, died April 10, 2022, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He was born February 20, 1939, in Bartlett, Tennessee to the late Vaudry and Sarah Ruth Cook.  He was a retired truck driver for ABF. He enjoyed spending time at the VFW, riding horses, playing cards, and riding his Harley Davidson...

Apr 8, 2022

John Ricky Dacus, 68, of Bay, passed away Friday, April 8, 2022, at his home of natural causes.

Born in Jonesboro, John grew up in Jonesboro and attended Jonesboro Public Schools until enlisting in the U.S. Army. He served three years of active duty and was stationed in Korea most of his service time. John was a...

Apr 7, 2022

Pauline Coleman of Jonesboro went home to be with Jesus on April 7, 2022.  She joined her husband Jimmy, her mother Violet, and dad Clyde in heaven.  She was born June 22, 1941, in Dryden, Arkansas, grew up in Cash, Arkansas, and moved to Jonesboro in 1959, when she married Jimmy.  She and Jimmy had 3 children, Wayde Coleman...

Apr 6, 2022

Harold Wayne Clark, 83, went to his heavenly home on April, 6th at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Harold was born on March 18, 1939 in Jonesboro to W.L. "Bill" Clark Sr. and Pearl (Goforth) Clark. He was married to his wife Linda (Mayo) for 60 years. He was a wonderful husband, Daddy, Pap, brother, uncle and a...

Apr 5, 2022

Mr. Charles Ray “Charlie” Stone of Jonesboro, Arkansas, departed this life on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at the age of 68. He was born November 11, 1953, in Rantoul, IL. Charlie was a Field Audit Manager for the State of Arkansas, and a member of Central Baptist Church for 40 years and was a member of Nettleton Baptist Church...

Apr 5, 2022

Katherine W. McCracken, 93, a lifetime resident of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.   She was born November 7, 1928 in Jonesboro to Charles Preston Winters and Margaret Warr Winters Wall. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Jonesboro. She retired as a teacher from Jonesboro Public Schools after...

Apr 5, 2022

Phillip Harrison Overman, 68, of Brookland, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 5 th 2022 at his home.

He was born in Jonesboro on December 29, 1953, but grew up in Caraway. He was of the Methodist belief. Most of his work career was as a carpenter and plumber. He loved his family first. Then he...

Apr 5, 2022

Ruby Barr Faught, 94 of Jonesboro, passed from this life Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at NEA Baptist Hospital.  She was a teacher at Annie Camp Jr. High School for 22 years.  She was Educational Director at First Presbyterian Church for 5 years.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Almon Faught and brother John Barr III.

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Apr 4, 2022

Danny Combs, 71, of Jonesboro, died Monday, April 4, 2022.  He was born in Jonesboro and was a lifetime resident.  He was of the Baptist belief. Most of his work career was as a carpenter in the construction field, where he excelled in his trade.  In his spare time, he loved driving fast cars and enjoying life with his...

Apr 4, 2022

Jacquelyn Craft Sauser, 91, of Jonesboro passed from this life Monday, April 4, 2022 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born September 28, 1930 in Bono to the late Jack Craft and Vetrel Craft.

Jacquelyn has lived in the Bono area most of her life and was a devoted member of the Bono Church of Christ...

Apr 1, 2022

Elizabeth “Arlene” Smith, 78, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Friday, April 1, 2022 at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was born to Grayson and Velma Louton on November 15, 1943. Arlene worked for Arkansas State University for many years dealing with grants and contracts. She enjoyed making jewelry and spending time with family. Arlene especially enjoyed visiting with...

Mar 31, 2022

Henley Christopher “Chris” Sims, 52, of Lake City died Thursday, March 31, 2022.  He was a lifetime resident of Lake City.  He was born in Jonesboro to Henley L. and Lucy Mae Sims on July 29, 1969.  He was a member of the Woods Chapel General Baptist Church of Brookland.  Chris was a 1987 graduate of Riverside High School. ...

Mar 31, 2022

Jesse Brown Harvey (JB), 89, of Dixie, passed from this life on March 31, 2022 at his home. JB was born in Dixie on October 22, 1932 to the late Laura and Jess Harvey. In addition to his parents, JB is preceded in death by his sister, Maxine Clark.

JB lived his entire life in Dixie. He...

Mar 31, 2022

Winnie Erica Crawford, 34, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center.  She was born to Beatrice Crawford and QT Brim on September 18, 1987, in Chicago, Illinois.  Winnie confessed her life to Christ at an early age.  She was a graduate from Nettleton High School.  She was affectionately known as...