Obituaries
Mary Beth Jones
May 11, 2026
Mary Beth Jones, 79, of Bono, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born in Jonesboro on August 14, 1946 to Jimmy Rupard and Marie Huffman Rupard.
A lifelong Jonesboro resident, Mary Beth was a 1964 graduate of Jonesboro High School. That same year, she married the love of her life,...
Roger Dale Whitaker
May 9, 2026
Roger Whitaker, 73, of Jonesboro passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born June 29, 1952 in West Memphis to Eulala Whitaker and the late Robert Whitaker. Roger was a retired U.S. Army veteran who also served in the Arkansas National Guard. After retiring from the military, he worked as a carpenter for several...
Don Travis
May 9, 2026
Barney Don Travis Obituary There are some men who move through the world quietly and others who seem to arrive with the unmistakable force of music spilling from an open car window on a summer night. Don was unmistakably the latter.
Don Travis, 66, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at the Phil and Flo Jones Hospice House at 1:14 a.m....
Shelley Davis Edwards
May 8, 2026
Shelley Davis Edwards, age 75, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026 at her home in Jonesboro surrounded by the love of her family.
She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Allen “Bruce” Edwards Jr.; her daughter, Whitney Edwards of Jonesboro; her son, Davis Edwards of Jonesboro; and her beloved grandson, Bryson Gann. She is also survived by her...
Rommie Joe Ashcraft
May 7, 2026
Rommie Joe Ashcraft, 85, of Jonesboro, died May 7, 2026 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born on February 4, 1941 and was of the Baptist faith.
A 1958 graduate of Weiner High School, Joe or RJ as some called him, went to work for Southwestern Bell in 1959 and retired from AT&T in 1999. He started out as...
Carolyn Louise Gambill
May 6, 2026
Carolyn Louise Gambill, née Norman, departed this life on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in Pensacola, Florida, at the age of 95. She was born June 12, 1930, in Jonesboro to Carroll Clem Norman and Ruth L. Pate Norman. She was also lovingly raised by her stepfather, Earl Carpenter.
Carolyn was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose love for her...
David Robert Mckenzie
May 5, 2026
David Robert McKenzie, 68, of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away on May 5, 2026, at NEA Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
He was born on May 30, 1957, to the late Robert McKenzie and Gladys Roberts. David was a skilled handyman who took great pride in working with his hands. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, creating art, gardening, and spending time with his family,...
Stoney Edward Hall
May 5, 2026
Stoney Edward Hall, age 59, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, entered Heaven on May 5, 2026.
He was born on August 20, 1966, at St. Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to Carolyn Butts and Jerry Hall.
Stoney was a devoted Christian who loved the Lord. He was a hardworking man and a dedicated provider for his family. He spent his career working in Walmart...
Robert "Brandon" Johnson
May 3, 2026
Robert “Brandon” Johnson, 49, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 26, 1976 in Pocahontas to Bobby Yancy and Donzella Arnold.
Growing up in the Biggers-Reno area, Brandon was affectionately known as “Big Worm” by his friends and family. He had a lifelong love for semi trucks...
Zane Alsey Gragg
May 2, 2026
Zane Alsey Gragg, 94, of Jonesboro departed this life on May 2, 2026, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born on January 12, 1932, in the Macey Community to David and Rena Gragg.
Zane faithfully served as a Baptist preacher for 54 years and was the sixth generation in his family to do so. Along with...
Wayne Ray Smedley
Apr 30, 2026
Wayne Ray Smedley, 68, of Jonesboro passed from this life on April 30, 2026. He was born in Roseburg, Oregon on February 14, 1958, to the late Bill and Wanda Smedley. He grew up in Myrtle Creek and carried a love for the outdoors throughout his life. Wayne enjoyed singing karaoke, playing guitar, and spending time doing the things that...
Margaret Frances Smith
Apr 30, 2026
Margaret Frances Smith, 100, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, at St. Elizabeth’s Place.
She was born on February 26, 1926, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to the late Ellis and Anna Hall. Margaret was a woman of deep faith and was a member of Grace Missionary Baptist Church in Jonesboro.
Margaret had a lifelong passion for researching her family...
Larry Wayland Poe
Apr 28, 2026
Larry Wayland Poe, 58, of West Memphis, Arkansas, departed this life on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He had resided in West Memphis for the past five months, having moved there from Somerville, Tennessee. He was born on September 19, 1967, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Larry Coleman Poe and Martha Ann Griffin Poe.
Larry...
Dr. Daniel A. Nichols
Apr 27, 2026
Dr. Dan A. Nichols passed away surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, and deep devotion to those he loved most.Born in Coldwater, Michigan, Dan lived a life marked by compassion, wisdom, and a servant’s heart. He was a dedicated chiropractor who spent his life helping others, always offering care, comfort, and encouragement...
Richard Dewayne Broadway
Apr 26, 2026
Richard Dewayne Broadway, 92, of Lonoke, Arkansas, departed this life on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Baptist Health in Little Rock.
He was born on August 22, 1933, in Bono, Arkansas, to the late Raymond and Neva Mae Broadaway. Richard was a proud veteran of the United States Army and was the recipient of a Medal of Valor. He was a...
Lisa Irene Simpson
Apr 24, 2026
Lisa Irene Simpson, 52, of Trumann, Arkansas, departed this life on April 24, 2026, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 11, 1973, in Jonesboro to Harold and Martha Adams.
Lisa was a Christian who lived her life centered around love, family, and simple joys. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, whether it was swimming or fishing, and she...
Patricia Swan
Apr 21, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Patricia Lucille Swan announces her passing. She departed this life on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 surrounded by people who loved her dearly. Patricia was born June 10, 1949 in Newton, Ks. She was 76 years old. Mrs. Pat knew things you could only know by truly living life and was always...
Donna Claire Shirley
Apr 21, 2026
Donna Claire Shirley of Jonesboro departed this life on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at The Springs Nursing Home in Jonesboro. She was born on December 20, 1946, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Ned and Jewel Ward.
Donna was of the Methodist faith and dedicated many years of her life to serving others as a mental health paraprofessional until her retirement. She...
Romona Jackie Russell
Apr 19, 2026
Romona Jacqueline Russell (Jackie) of Bono passed away on April 19, 2026, at the age of 89 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 8, 1937, in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Pauline Blansett.
After living in Jonesboro most of her life, Jackie has enjoyed her home in Bono, where she grew flowers, tended her garden, took care...
Cynthia Lynn Corbin
Apr 18, 2026
Cynthia Lynn Corbin, 60, of Trumann, Arkansas, passed away on April 18, 2026. She was born on May 9, 1965, in West Memphis, Arkansas, to the late Bob Richey and Thelma Hayes Richey.
Cynthia was of the Baptist faith and had a kind and welcoming spirit that drew people to her. She found joy in the simple things in life, especially...
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