Obituaries

Sep 13, 2022

Kathleen Simpson, 75, of Egypt, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Lawrence Hall Health and Rehab Center in Walnut Ridge where she resided.

Born in Viloa, Kathleen moved to the Valley View community at an early age and lived in the Jonesboro area several years before moving to Egypt in 1984.  She worked...

Sep 13, 2022

It is with great regret that we announce the death of our hero, Robert Jon DePriest. Little did the world know what an amazing gift had been bestowed upon it when he was born on March 11, 1945, in Bald Knob, Arkansas. A loving husband and father, this man of many talents was lost on September 13, 2022, surrounded...

Sep 12, 2022

Jason Douglas Clairday, 47, of Trumann, passed from this life on Monday, September 12, 2022, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Born in Wynne, Jason lived most of his life in Trumann and was a 1994 graduate of Trumann High School. For several years Jason was a member of  Out of Control Wrestling promotions and worked...

Sep 12, 2022

Patricia Chesser, 72, of Russellville, Arkansas, died Monday, September 12, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital.  She had only lived in Russellville for approximately one year, but lived most of her life in the Paragould area.  She was a member of the Evans Mountain Full Gospel Church in Appleton, Arkansas.  She was born on July 16, 1950, to Millard “Tuff”...

Sep 10, 2022

Mildred Irene Solinsky, 81, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Saturday, September 10, 2022. She was born to the late Charles and Amelia Swaney on August 19, 1941 in Canton, Ohio. Mildred was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Jonesboro. She enjoyed reading and loved anything and everything that involved Elvis Presley and Gone with the...

Sep 10, 2022

Tina Marie Grass, 60, of Jonesboro, formerly of St. Genevieve, Missouri passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born October 4, 1961 in Perryville, Missouri to the late Gerald and Dollie Grass. Tina was of the Baptist belief. She worked for Wyatt’s Cafeteria for 18 years until it closed. After...

Sep 9, 2022

Mr. Ludy Michael Spicer “Mike”, 65, of Jonesboro formerly of Paragould departed this life on September 9, 2022 at his residence. He was born August 31, 1957 in Jonesboro to the late Ludy Spicer and Rosemary Wheeler.

Mike was employed at Riceland in Jonesboro for several years. He enjoyed eating, especially his wife’s cooking, driving big equipment,...

Sep 6, 2022

Billie Earl Stringer, 68, of Jonesboro passed from this life September 6, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born here in Craighead County to the late John and Georgia Stringer on October 20, 1953.

Billie resided his entire life in the Craighead County area. He was an avid fisherman and a collector of various items....

Sep 4, 2022

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Curtis Ray Seymore, 80, of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away September 4, 2022, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, surrounded by his loving family. Curt was born in the Cothern community outside of Lake City on November 2, 1941, to Melvin and Lorene Seymore.

In addition to his parents, Curt is preceded...

Sep 4, 2022

Bo Bo (Kevin Lynn Oden Jr.) departed this life on September 4, 2022 in Jonesboro.  He was 39 (and holding).  He was of the Baptist faith.  Bo was a man who never met a stranger. He would give you the shirt off if his back, even if it was the only one he had.  When he loved you –...

Sep 3, 2022

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Betty Jo Pierce Rapert passed away September 3, 2022, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born on September 23, 1928, in Randolph County, Arkansas to the late William Roy and Sylvia Eula Farrow Pierce.

She attended school in Maynard, Arkansas where she met her high school sweetheart, Jake...

Sep 3, 2022

Ralph Edward Taylor, 90, of Jonesboro, passed away September 3, 2022 at his daughter’s home in Jonesboro. Ralph was the 5 th of 8 children born to Clarence Cleveland and Margie Bell Johnson Taylor of Black Oak, AR. He was preceded in death earlier this year by his wife Mary Bushong Taylor.

Ralph was a Master Mason,...

Sep 2, 2022

Billy Wayne Pirtle, 55, of Jonesboro passed from this life Friday, September 2, 2022 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born November 3, 1966 in Jonesboro to Jesse Pirtle and Mary Ann Pirtle.

Billy has lived in Jonesboro all of his life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.

Billy is...

Sep 2, 2022

Carol Linnea Wallace Cummings passed away Friday, September 2 nd in Jonesboro, AR at the age of 88 after a lengthy illness. She was born Nov. 7, 1933 in Tacoma, WA. to Frederick LeRoy Wallace and Helen Helga Turvall.  It was working at Ft. Lewis, WA that she was introduced to Clyde Edward Cummings, a Captain in the U.S....

Sep 2, 2022

Deloris Jean Smith, 81, passed away September 2, 2022 at the Springs of Jonesboro. Ms. Jean, as she was affectionately known was loved by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She outlived two husbands, Rev. Curtis B. Smith and Bill Graham. She was a pastor’s wife serving alongside her husband for more than 40 years of ministry. She loved...

Sep 2, 2022

Gary Wayne Brewer, 80, of Lake City, Arkansas, passed away, September 2, 2022 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Gary was born in Mountain View, Arkansas, on February 25, 1942 to the late Alma and William Brewer. In addition to his parents, Gary is preceded in death by his daughter, Rebecca Michelle Brewer; one brother...

Aug 29, 2022

Deborah Ann Humway,73, also known as Debbie departed this life on August 29, 2022, at her residence. She was born March 14, 1949 to the late Rex and Mildred Northcutt.

Debbie was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Jonesboro. She worked several years as a school teacher. She had several hobbies including taking care of her...

Aug 29, 2022

Devin William Dicus, 35, of Jonesboro tragically passed from this life on Monday, August 29, 2022. He was born on June 8, 1987 to Gary and Dana Dicus in Indianapolis, Indiana. Devin graduated from Danville Community High School in Danville, Indiana and graduated from Ivy Tech Community College with a degree in the Culinary Arts.

Devin had...

Aug 28, 2022

Bonnie Coleman, 81, of Jonesboro, died on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  She had lived most of her life in the Jonesboro area.  She was born on February 21, 1941 to Charles and Roberta Mobley. She was a member of the Bethany Missionary Baptist Church.  She taught school for 32 years, starting...

Aug 28, 2022

Benjamin Clark, 81, of Jonesboro, passed away Sunday, August 28,2022, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born April 13, 1941, in Chicago to the late Raymond Clark and Pearl Irene Pruitt.

Ben worked many years in construction before working for Hytrol Conveyor Company in Jonesboro where he retired after several years. He enjoyed flea markets,...