Obituaries

May 9, 2025

Velma L. Poole, 89, died on Friday, May 9, 2025, at her home.  She had lived in Jonesboro since 1961.  She was born in Newport on September 20, 1935, to Joseph and Lena Tarno.  She attended the First NEA Church in Jonesboro.  She was a cosmetologist by trade and worked at General Electric until they closed.  In addition to...

May 7, 2025

Larry Grisham, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and community leader, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2025, at the age of 88.

Born in West Plains, Missouri, Larry moved to Jonesboro in the fourth grade and never looked back. He graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1954, where he was active in multiple sports. During this time,...

May 7, 2025

Kathy “Rose” Diane Moore Ashford, 66, of Jonesboro died Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at White County Medical Center in Searcy.  She lived most of her life in the Jonesboro area.  She was born on April 23, 1959, at Trumann to Billy Ray and Emmajean Moore.  She was of the Assembly of God belief. Kathy had a multi-faceted career.  She...

May 6, 2025

Brian Douglas Dover, 54, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 29, 1970, in West Memphis, Arkansas, he was the beloved son of Wayne and Sandra Dover.

Brian spent his early childhood in Lepanto before moving to Jonesboro...

May 5, 2025

Lorene George, 99, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at St. Bernard’s Villa on May 5, 2025. Born June 1, 1925, in Birmingham, Alabama, she was the seventh of thirteen children born to Ferris and Annie Ritchey. A woman of unwavering faith and boundless love, Lorene lived a long and fulfilling life, leaving behind a legacy of family, generosity,...

May 5, 2025

Linda Hasting, 59, of Bay died Monday, May 5, 2025, at her home.  She had lived in Bay most of her life.  She was born in Trumann on May 4, 1966, to Leonard and Martha Maggard. Her favorite pastime was spoiling her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids as much as possible.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

May 5, 2025

Dana Leah Bishop Spencer, a beloved wife, mother, sister, mother-in-law, aunt and “nana” 69, of Jonesboro, Arkansas died on Monday May 5th, 2025 at St. Bernards Hospital. Dana was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas at St. Bernard’s Hospital on December 2nd, 1955. She was a member of the Nettleton Baptist Church in Jonesboro. She graduated from Arkansas State University with...

May 4, 2025

Terri Herndon Reno, 75, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully in the arms of her son on May 4, 2025. Born in 1950 in Iowa City, Iowa, to George and Mae Herndon, Terri lived a life full of adventure and purpose.

Her early years were spent exploring Europe and India, embracing cultures and experiences that shaped her...

May 4, 2025

Kevin Wayne Shipman, 51, of Jonesboro, died Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  He was born in Jonesboro on March 18, 1974, to Larry and Linda Shipman, and lived most of his life here in Jonesboro. He loved kayaking, fishing and road trips.  He enjoyed watching Anime movies.  He was preceded in death...

May 3, 2025

Jennifer Elaine Walker, 49, of Brookland, departed this life far too soon on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born October 1, 1975 in Jonesboro to Donald and Patsy Forehand.

Jennifer has lived in the Jonesboro area most of her life and was a member of the Liberty church of Christ. She...

May 2, 2025

Paul Mosby Mitts, 70, of Jonesboro passed from this life, after a battle with cancer, on Friday May 2nd, 2025 at his Jonesboro home surrounded by his family. He was born April 2nd, 1955 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Clyde B. and Imogene “Ditty” Mitts.

He lived in Mountain Brook, Alabama, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and moved to Jonesboro,...

May 1, 2025

Ronald Wade Towery, better known as Ron, Ronnie, “Dr. T,” or “Pop,” bid farewell to this world on May 1, 2025, in Jonesboro, Arkansas at the age of 77. He finished a twenty-two month glioblastoma journey, leaving a profound legacy of love, kindness, and compassion for others. Daughter Kim has very early memories of lessons he taught her about...

Apr 29, 2025

Mary Lou (Taylor, Adams) Ray, 76, of Jonesboro, died on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born in Jonesboro on August 24, 1948. Her parents were Junior and Dorotha Noles and her maternal grandparents were Bill and Mary Taylor.  She was of the Baptist belief. Mary Lou graduated in 1966 from...

Apr 28, 2025

Billy Ray Cooper, affectionally known as “Bill” by his friends and family, entered the presence of Jesus early Monday morning, April 28, 2025. He was born on October 6, 1957 to the late Billy and Zelma Cooper. In addition to his parents, Bill is preceded in death by his brother Tony Cooper; and grandmother, Gladys Cooper.

Bill...

Apr 27, 2025

Hubert Howard Bittle, 81, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at St. Bernard’s Hospital on April 27, 2025. Born November 23, 1943, in Jonesboro to Howard and Blanche Bittle, Hubert lived a long and fulfilling life dedicated to his family, friends, and community.

A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Hubert was a cornerstone of Pleasant Grove United...

Apr 27, 2025

Jimmie Chapman, 69, of Bono, Arkansas, formerly of Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on April 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on October 28, 1955, at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, Jimmie was the son of the late Otis and Loree Chapman. He was a proud and devoted member of the Church...

Apr 27, 2025

Melissa Lorraine Nichols went home to her Savior on Sunday night, April 27, 2025, while at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born October 6, 1975, in Mena, Arkansas, where she grew up. She went on to live in Hope, Arkansas; Hampton, Virginia; Anchorage, Alaska; and Jonesboro, Arkansas. In all these places, she was loved by...

Apr 26, 2025

Ryan Christopher Ladd, 50, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Saturday, April 26, 2025. He was born September 18, 1974, in Jonesboro and spent most of his life as a resident of the Jonesboro Human Development Center, where he found a second home filled with love, care, and acceptance for 38 years.

Ryan lived his life...

Apr 26, 2025

Pamela “Pam” Dawn Wall of Jonesboro Arkansas went to be with Jesus on Saturday, April 26, just 4 days before her 68th birthday.

Pam was a graduate of Jonesboro High School class of 1975. Shortly after high school she graduated from Cosmetology school and had several other vocations throughout her life. Her love of animals led her...

Apr 25, 2025

Marima Jean Browning, 91, of Jonesboro, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 25, 2025 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on June 23, 1933 to the late Claude and Lounetta McElrath.

She was retired from General Electric and spent her years after as a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking and...