Obituaries

Aug 27, 2022

Donna Kaye (Thomas) Rogers, 80, of Jonesboro, AR, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  Donna was born February, 7, 1942, in Jonesboro to Elbert and Willadeen (Hinson) Thomas.  She lived her entire life in Jonesboro and was a member of the First Baptist Church.

Aug 23, 2022

Lela Marie Jackson, born December 11, 1953, departed this earth on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Lela was preceded in death by her father, Donald A. Dougan Sr. of Jonesboro, AR. Left to cherish her memory is her son, John Wesley Kennedy and her precious grandchildren, Archer Jameson Kennedy and Nash Joseph Kennedy of Piggott, AR; daughter in law, Natalie...

Aug 23, 2022

Ella Johnson Cook, 88, died Tuesday, August 23 rd , at her home in Jonesboro.

Ella was born October 2, 1933, at Judd Hill in Poinsett County.  Her parents were the late Curtis and Velma Blasingame Johnson.

In addition to her parents, Ella was predeceased by her husband Howard, daughter Reina Margaret Cook, sister Shirley...

Aug 21, 2022

Michael Wayne Chapman, 53, of Bono, died Sunday, August 21, 2022, at his home.  He was of the Baptist belief.  Hobbies that he enjoyed were hunting and fishing.  He also spent time, listening to music and enjoying video games.  Family time was always a priority in his life.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Audrey...

Aug 20, 2022

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Mack Yates Ramsey of Jonesboro, AR passed away on August 20, 2022, at the age of 62. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Judith Leigh (Craft) Ramsey; his children Steven Ramsey and wife Amanda, along with their children Brooks and Callie, of Cumming, GA; David Ramsey and wife...

Aug 19, 2022

Shelby Jean Cooper, 80, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born to Charles and Edith Wiseman on March 10, 1942, in Stuart’s Draft, VA She married Cleo Cooper in 1989, and they resided in Albany, Ill. before relocating to Jonesboro to raise a family.

Shelby...

Aug 18, 2022

Patsy Ellen Greenwood, 79, passed from this life on August 18, 2022 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. Patsy was born in Trumann on June 6, 1943 to the late Ruby and Ray Simpson. In addition to her parents, Patsy is preceded in death by her husband, Terry Joe Greenwood; and four brothers.

Patsy was a lifelong...

Aug 17, 2022

Guy Ransom Jr, 89, of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born February 1, 1933 in Morrilton to the late Lora McGlothan Ransom and Guy Ransom Sr.

Guy was a graduate of Conway High School, Class of 1950 and also attended the...

Aug 17, 2022

Mary Anne Mathis, 57, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on August 17, 2022, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born in Havana, Illinois to Herbert and Mary Marie Pilkinton. She had lived most of her life in Jonesboro and was of the Christian belief.  She served Craighead County as a District Court Clerk for...

Aug 15, 2022

Ennis O’Neal Rhoades, 72, of Jonesboro, formerly of Little Rock passed from this life Monday, August 15, 2022 at his home. He was born to the late Lawrence and Lavada Rhoades in Little Rock on June 29, 1950. Ennis has resided in Jonesboro since 2010 after coming from Little Rock and was of the Church of Christ...

Aug 14, 2022

Mr. Charles O’dell Parker, 81, a lifetime resident of Jonesboro, departed this life on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born January 12, 1941 to the late Marshall and Dorothy Parker.

He is survived by; one daughter, Angela (Mark) Roberts of Kennesaw, GA; two sons, Roger Parker of Dozier,...

Aug 14, 2022

In the 3 o’clock hour in the early morning on January the 29 th , 2003, Madison DeShun Wilfong made his arrival at the Helena Regional Medical Center in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, He transitioned from this life on Sunday night, August 14, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center.

At an early age, Madison accepted Christ Jesus and...

Aug 13, 2022

Brandon McClure, 43, a life-long resident of Jonesboro passed from this life on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at his home.  For lack of a better word, he was a computer genius. He was a video champion and was a computer tech as a hobby.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ray and Naomi McClure and Robert E....

Aug 12, 2022

Mary Ann Falls of Jonesboro departed this life on August 12, 2022 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born October 3, 1940, to the late Bill and Irene Morrison. Mary Ann was a faithful servant of Jehovah God. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Jonesboro, AR. She was a...

Aug 12, 2022

Bytha Mae Garrison (age 95) was born in Red Bay, AL and passed at her home in Goobertown, AR on Friday, August 12, 2022.

Bytha was a long time member of Nettleton Baptist Church in Jonesboro, AR.  She worked at Abbott Laboratories for 20 years, then retired from Dupont in Jonesboro as HR Manager.  Bytha was a...

Aug 11, 2022

Jane Leigh Bradbury, 94, of Jonesboro, Arkansas peacefully departed this life on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born on August 24, 1927 to the late Matthew and Ruby McCoubrey. She graduated high school from Little Rock Central High School and attended Texas State College for Women in Denton, TX.

Aug 11, 2022

Kristin Lynn McAlpin, 54, of Jonesboro formerly of Memphis passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022 at her home. She was born March 16, 1968 in St. Louis to the late Donald and Peggy Howe. Kristin enjoyed spoiling her daughters and grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and great nieces and great nephew. She absolutely loved her dogs. Kristin loved babies. She loved...

Aug 10, 2022

James Noal Smith (also known as Jack or Jim) of Jonesboro, formerly of Troy, Missouri joined his parents, siblings and our Lord, Jesus Christ, in eternal peace on August 10, 2022. James was 90 years old and spent his last week at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. James served our country in the United States Navy as a...

Aug 8, 2022

Grant Chandler Shelton, age 26, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Monday, August 8, 2022. Grant is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Adrianna Shelton; parents, James and Monica Shelton; sister, Lauren Shelton; maternal grandmother, Carletta Bowers; paternal grandfather, Leon Shelton; his nana, Helen Brewington; aunt and uncle, Erica and Todd McClung; cousins, Madison and Carleigh...

Aug 8, 2022

Donna Sue Hightower, 75, died peacefully at her home Monday, August 8, 2022.  She was born in Batesville, Arkansas, on Jan 10, 1947. “Sue”, as she preferred to be called, attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.  She graduated from the University of Arkansas – Little Rock in 1972, with honors.  She taught elementary school in Little Rock while...