Obituaries

Mar 31, 2022

Judy Gaines of Southaven, MS and most recently of Brookland, AR passed away on Thursday, March 31 st .  She fought a valiant battle with a rare blood disease.  She was a fighter and fierce in her short battle and we all admire her strength and resolve to get better.  Even though she admitted she was scared, she was...

Mar 30, 2022

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Byron “Barney” LeRoy Heady, Jr. of Fayetteville, Arkansas, formerly of Jonesboro, walked through the gates of heaven Wednesday, March 30, 2022, met Jesus face to face, and once again wrapped his arms around his youngest daughter, Linda.

Barney was born February 9, 1941, to Byron and Eunice (Walling) Heady, Sr. in Coffeyville,...

Mar 30, 2022

Vivian Estelle Bobbitt, 89, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. She was born on January 27, 1933 to the late Don and Eula Ard in Alva, Florida. Vivian married her husband, Willard Bobbitt on June 14, 1952 in Bartow, Florida and was a stay at home Mom.

She loved God and was...

Mar 29, 2022

Mr. Walter Everett Lane of Jonesboro, Arkansas, departed this life on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at the age of 66. He was born June 30, 1955, to the late George Lane and Beatrice “Bee” Blue.

Walter retired from Mid-South Plumbing in Jonesboro. He loved just living his life and spending precious time with his wife. Walter always...

Mar 28, 2022

Troy Oneal Martin, 81, of Jonesboro passed from this life Monday, March 28, 2022 at his home of 49 years in Jonesboro. He was born September 25, 1940 in Beebe to the late John and Wada Martin.

Troy was a deacon at The Cottage Home Missionary Baptist Church, which later became Windover Baptist Church, of which he...

Mar 27, 2022

Julianne (Judy) Gross DeVazier of Jonesboro died Sunday, March 27, 2022 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born in Forrest City, AR on April 23, 1937. She was preceded in death by her parents, Maurice Leon and Jennie Belle Gross, a brother, William Eugene Gross and a niece, Elizabeth Gross, all of Forrest City.

Mar 27, 2022

Don Tankersley, 60, of Little Rock passed from this life on March 27, 2022 at Arkansas Continue Care Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born on May 24, 1961.

Mar 27, 2022

Mrs. Cheryl Ann Smith of Jonesboro departed this life on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born August 10, 1952, to the late Ivan and Joan Havert.

Cheryl would always spend time caring for her animals, gardening, cooking, and always loved spending time with her family. She cared for any animals, so...

Mar 27, 2022

LaWanda Elouise Timms, 93, passed away March 27, 2022, at St. Bernards Villa in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was affectionately known as Mimi by her family.

She was born December 3, 1928, to the late Floyd and Eula Faye Thomas of Black Oak, Arkansas.

LaWanda graduated as Valedictorian of her high school class in 1946 and...

Mar 27, 2022

Wilburn Lewis Morrison, 85, of rural Jonesboro passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022 at his home.

Wilburn was born October 9, 1936 at Herget to Oscar Morrison and Charline Gaither Morrison. He attended the former Bay-Brown School District while chopping and picking cotton.

Wilburn dropped out of high school his senior year to “seek his...

Mar 24, 2022

David was born on April 11, 1944 in Minden, Louisiana to Katherine and Troy Beavers. He entered into rest on Thursday, March 24, 2022. He was a member of Homer Church of Christ. He enjoyed being with his family and cookouts.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Katherine and Troy, brother Johnny Beavers, and sister...

Mar 24, 2022

Donald Morgan, 83, of Williford, formerly of Trumann, died at his home on March 24, 2022. He worked for Singer Sewing Machines for thirty years. He enjoyed fishing and telling jokes with family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Bud Morgan, Elvis Morgan, Ruby Elrod, and June Broadaway....

Mar 23, 2022

Marvin Thomas Hagaman, born May 1, 1940 in Stuttgart departed this earth March 23, 2022.

Marvin was preceded in death by his mother, Bobbie Thomas Hagaman; a brother Robin and sister Paula.

Marvin married his High School sweetheart, Mary Mahfouz, recently celebrating their 60 th anniversary. He is also survived by their three children and...

Mar 22, 2022

Louis Eugene Burns born March 1, 1939, went to be with his heavenly father, March 22, 2022.  He was born in Tyronza, AR to the late Willie and Molly Burns.

Louis was a farmer all his life and enjoyed working outside more than anything.

In addition to his parents Louis is preceded in death by...

Mar 20, 2022

Theresa Loraze Bridger, 71, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Sunday, March 20, 2022. She was born on January 25, 1951, to the late Roy Wiles, Jr. and Grace Wiles.

Theresa lived in Jonesboro most of her life and worked for many years at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center. Theresa was a very special person in...

Mar 19, 2022

Roger Harmon, 86, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on March 19, 2022 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Roger was born in Hardy on August 14, 1935 to the late Nettie and William Harmon. In addition to his parents, Roger is preceded in death by his brothers, Bill, Harl, Mike, and Lanis; and sisters,...

Mar 18, 2022

Nancy Ann Gregory, 90, of Bono passed from this life Friday, March 18, 2022 at her home. She was born March 29, 1931 in Troy, Tennessee to the late Quinton Howell White and Elizabeth Mae (Hughes) White.

After graduating from Blytheville High School, Nancy went on to nursing school in Memphis, Tennessee. She returned to Blytheville and...

Mar 18, 2022

Herbert Clyde Davis, 86, of Jonesboro, died Friday, March 18. 2022, at his home. He was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to John Leo Davis and Laura Belle Hicks Davis.  He retired from the US Navy, as a Sr. Chief Commissary Specialist, having served in the Korean War and the Vietnam War.  He served as a band director while...

Mar 18, 2022

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William “Van” VanDerGriff, 78, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Friday, March 18, 2022 at his home. He was born to the late E. Durell and Lucille VanDerGriff on December 2, 1943 in Trumann. Van was an avid Arkansas Razorback Fan and could always be seen wearing his Razorback gear. He was a...

Mar 18, 2022

Bruce W. Blackwell, 74, passed away Friday, March 18, 2022, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Bruce was born November 1, 1947, in El Dorado, Arkansas to Charles and Dorothea Blackwell.  He was raised and attended school there graduating from El Dorado High School in 1965.  He began his college education at...