Obituaries

Kathy Ann Ford

Aug 22, 2025

Kathy Ann Ford passed away in her home in Bono, Arkansas on Friday, August 22, 2025, at the age of 76. She was born in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas on July 6, 1949 to parents Ella Faye and Jessie Cline.

Kathy and her husband, Dwayne Ford, were married for 58 years and raised two children together, Angie and...

Phyllis "Vickie" Carroll

Aug 22, 2025

Phyllis ' Vickie ' Carroll of Jonesboro passed away on 8/22/2025 at her place of home.

She leaves behind her 5 children Kitty Rae, Integrity Allen, Cassandra Lillian,  Collin David and Philip Dylan. She also leaves behind her special other David Bailey.

She was born in southern California from her parents of Sheila Fitzpatrick Phillips....

Peggy Louise Colbert

Aug 22, 2025

Peggy Louise Colbert, 75, peacefully passed away on August 22, 2025, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. Peggy was born in Walnut Ridge on July 14, 1950, to Betty Wilson. Peggy is preceded in death by her parents.

Peggy was born and raised in Northeast Arkansas, where she led a simple, private life. Peggy was known as the...

Willard "Leamon" Lee

Aug 22, 2025

Willard “Leamon” Lee, 88, of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, formerly of the Dixie and Lake City area, passed peacefully from this earthly world into eternity with his Lord and Savior on August 22, 2025, at the Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville, Arkansas, surrounded by his loving family.

Leamon was born on August 19, 1937, in Dixie, Arkansas,...

Barbara Ann Hutchison

Aug 18, 2025

Barbara Ann Hutchison, 69, of Jonesboro, peacefully passed away at her home on August 18, 2025. Barbara was born in Trumann on March 27, 1956, to the late George and Ola Faye Burrow. In addition to her parents, Barbara is preceded in death by her brothers Larry and Allen Burrow.

Barbara was born and raised in the...

Tim Quinn

Aug 18, 2025

Timothy Joe Quinn, 38, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Monday, August 18, 2025. He was born on February 2, 1987, in Jonesboro to the late Jimmy and Jodie Quinn.

Tim was of the Baptist faith and will be remembered for his love of spending time with friends. He enjoyed playing darts and pool, as well...

Hugh Allen Cornelison

Aug 17, 2025

Hugh Allen Cornelison, 76, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born January 7, 1949 in Paragould to Floyd and Jewel Cornelison.

Hugh has lived in the Jonesboro area all of his life and was a member of Cathedral Baptist Church where he was active in...

Michael Angelo Watson

Aug 17, 2025

Michael Angelo Watson, 65, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Sunday, August 17, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was born September 29, 1959, in Jonesboro, to the late J.T. and Veda Watson.

Michael enjoyed the simple pleasures of country living. He loved hunting, riding his four-wheeler, working on the farm, tending to his garden, and...

Mamie "Mimi" Cox

Aug 17, 2025

Mamie Lee “Mimi” Cox, 87, passed away on August 17, 2025 at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Jonesboro. She was born on November 26, 1937 in Meridian, MS to the late Rhea Peary Lomax, Sr. and Lois Martin Lomax. Mimi was raised in Laurel, MS, graduating from high school at the age of 16. Mimi attended Judson College in Marion,...

James Robert Farris

Aug 17, 2025

James Robert Farris, 33, of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away peacefully Sunday August 17th, 2025 in the company of his wife and mother. He was born April 4th, 1992 in Columbus, Ohio to Jim and Linda Farris. James grew up in Jonesboro before moving to Arizona during his junior year of high school. He signed with University of Arizona where...

Kenneth "Kenny" Ray Shelton

Aug 15, 2025

Kenny Ray Shelton, 68, of Jonesboro passed away August 15, 2025. He loved to fish and travel. He enjoyed spending time and camping with his best friend K.B. He loved his “doggie woggies” Brandy and Lily.

He’s survived by his mother, Wilma Inmon of Jonesboro; daughter, Allie Barley; grandkids, Kano Rain, MJ, and Blue; sister, Cathy (Rickey)...

Anthony Dewayne Watson, Sr.

Aug 14, 2025

Anthony DeWayne Watson, Sr. was born on February 11, 1979, in San Antonio, Texas, to the late Charles Willie Watson and Shirley Ann Watson. Anthony was a God-fearing man whose warmth, generosity, and spirit touched everyone who knew him. He was raised in faith at In His Steps Church in Jonesboro, Arkansas, where his love for God and service...

Vernon Lee Gott

Aug 13, 2025

Vernon Lee Gott, 88, of Jonesboro, passed away on August 13, 2025, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 14, 1936, in Hannibal, Missouri, to Melvin and Dorothy (Barfield) Gott.

Vernon honorably served his country in the United States Navy for 21 years, achieving the rank of Chief Warrant Officer before retiring with honors...

Brady Wayne Newsom

Aug 13, 2025

Brady Wayne Newsom, 14-month-old child of Darrell and Courtney Newsom, joined his Heavenly father on August 13, 2025.  Brady was born in Jonesboro on June 19, 2024. He was a lifetime resident of Brookland.  He loved watching Curious George, playing with his sister, Mackenzie, and running in his walker.  He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Marvin Newsom....

Dion Ferman Sutfin

Aug 12, 2025

Dion Ferman Sutfin, 54, of Newport, formerly of Lake City, departed this life on Wednesday, August 12, 2025, in Colorado. He was born on July 23, 1971, in Piggott, Arkansas, to Larry and Barbara Sutfin.

Dion spent 35 years behind the wheel as a dedicated truck driver—a career he took great pride in. He enjoyed riding his...

Sheila Irene Coy

Aug 12, 2025

Sheila Irene Coy, 57, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at North KC hospice house in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on November 18, 1967, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born to Doyle W. Coy and Shirley L. (Painter) Waller.

Sheila enjoyed the simple pleasures of country living. She...

Roy Clyde Ragan Sr.

Aug 11, 2025

Roy Clyde Ragan Sr., 80, of Marion, passed from this life on Monday, August 11, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born on July 24, 1945, in Wynne, Arkansas, to the late Percy and Pallie Ragan.

Roy was a member of West Memphis Church of God and loved to talk about the...

Sherman Dewayne House

Aug 10, 2025

Sherman Dewayne House, 83, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025. Sherman was born in Bono on February 10, 1942, to the late Reverend Wayne and Wilma House.

Sherman spent his entire life in the Jonesboro community. He was a charter member of Victory General Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon for...

Baby Naomi Edna Brown

Aug 8, 2025

Baby Naomi Edna Brown was born into Heaven, Friday, August 8, 2025 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Baby Naomi was affectionately called Sunny and Butterfly by her family who adored her.

Survivors include her parents, Almos Brown Jr. and Brittnay Brown; siblings, Kaylee Ingram, Almos Brown III, Ava Brown, and Kayden Brown; her grandmother's, Carmeleta Milton and...

David Guilbeau

Aug 8, 2025

David Guilbeau, 73, of Jonesboro, died August 8, 2025 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.