Obituaries

May 23, 2022

PaPaw Ken Ellenburg, 73, of Walnut Ridge, died Monday, May 23, 2022, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born in Paragould to Lawrence and Allie Ellenburg on October 10, 1948. He had lived in Walnut Ridge for about 5 months, moving there from Mountain Home. They had lived in Mountain Home for 5 years. Prior to...

May 21, 2022

David Parks Martin died on May 21, 2022.  He was born to Harry and Florence Martin on August 13, 1932 in Memphis, Tennessee.

David graduated from the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech.  It was at the University of Georgia that he met and married the love of his life, Barbara Perry Martin.  David enjoyed many years...

May 21, 2022

Johnny Edward Maynard, 85, of Lake City, Arkansas, departed this life on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at his residence. He was born December 28, 1936 in Jonesboro to the late Andy Maynard and Lucy Barrow.

Johnny was self-employed, he owned a grocery store and a parts store in Lake City. He owned his own 18 wheeler, working...

May 20, 2022

Patricia Viola Stallings, 79, of Jonesboro passed from this life Friday, May 20, 2022 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was born to the late Luther and Susie Hazelwood in Martinez, CA on February 28, 1943. She has lived in Jonesboro most of her life after coming from California. Pat is of the Baptist belief and is a member...

May 19, 2022

Rebecca Michelle Daigle, 35, of Jonesboro, formerly of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed from this life Thursday, May 19, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born in Poplar Bluff on March 17, 1987 to Randy and Sarah Glidewell. Rebecca has resided in Jonesboro since 2005 and is a member of Walnut Street Baptist Church.

Rebecca is...

May 18, 2022

George Ezell Jr. 48, of Jonesboro, died on May 18, 2022, at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born to George and Carolyn Ezell on April 30, 1974, in Nashville, TN. He was a heavy equipment operator and was known as a hard worker.

He is survived by his parents; wife Tosha Ezell; stepson Wesley Mangrum; brothers, David...

May 18, 2022

Edna Arlene (Million) Kersey, 72, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, May 18, while napping in her home. Edna was born in Pocahontas, Arkansas, on December 19, 1949, the youngest of eight children to Duke and Neva Million. When she was 9 years old, she won a hula-hoop contest on the steps of the county courthouse - the first of...

May 18, 2022

Lisa Marie Givens, Steele, Missouri, got to see the face of Jesus on her 51 st birthday Wednesday, May 18, 2022, when she gained her wings at her home in Jonesboro surrounded by her family.  Lisa was born in Kennett, Missouri, and lived many years in Steele.  She was a beautiful person inside and out, a hard worker, a...

May 17, 2022

Mr. Franklin D. Buckelew 87, beloved father departed this life for his heavenly home on May 17, 2022. Frank was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, which allowed him the education to become a part of the Core of Engineers. However, more than anything Frank loved the Lord. He was a faithful servant and Deacon of...

May 15, 2022

Harriett Hare Yarbrough, 90, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on May 15, 2022 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Harriett was born in Fort Wayne, IN on August 16, 1931 to the late Evelyn and Ralph Hare. In addition to her parents, Harriett is preceded in death by her husband Don "Smoke" Yarbrough; and son, John...

May 15, 2022

Ella Louise Dedman Phillips passed away May 15, 2022 at the age of 67 after a long illness through which she battled valiantly.  Louise Dedman was born October 17, 1954 in Lexington, Kentucky and grew up in central Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio.  As a youngster, it was apparent that Louise was gifted in language and numbers, and she...