Obituaries

May 6, 2022

Coma Lee Tippitt, 73, of Jonesboro passed from this life on May 6, 2022. He was born on October 15, 1948 in Trumann.

Coma grew up in Clay County and graduated from Corning High School in 1967, where he was an honor graduate. After high school, Coma served in the U.S. Navy from 1968 till 1972 and...

May 5, 2022

Our beautiful girl, Chandler Ann Wall, (7) years old, gained her angel wings Thursday evening, May 5, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Chandler was born to her loving parents, Brandon and Lauren E. Wall at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas on April 24, 2015.

At just seven days old, Chandler underwent her first...

May 5, 2022

Robert “Dale” Feild,69, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, departed this life on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House surrounded by his family. He was born October 13, 1952, in Jonesboro to the late Ben and Ruth Feild.

Dale retired from the Jonesboro Fire Department after working as a fireman for over 25 years....

May 4, 2022

Charles P. “Charlie” Hall, 38, of Jonesboro passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at his home. He was born November 4, 1983, in Batesville. Charlie was a 2002 graduate of Highland High School. He enjoyed playing and coaching baseball and softball athletes. He played baseball and football for the Highland Rebels and American Legion baseball. Charlie received his bachelor’s...

May 4, 2022

Mr. Floyd J Hamm of Paragould, Arkansas formerly of Jonesboro, departed this life on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at the age of 67. He was born November 28, 1954, in Asmara Ethiopia, Africa to the late Floyd S and Jackie M Hamm. Floyd was an Electrician working for the IBEW and would always spend time working with different electronics as...

May 4, 2022

Wallace W. Fowler Sr., 87, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at NEA Baptist Hospital.

A native of Manila, he attended schools there and in Oak Grove. In 1954, he attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. While serving with the Army in Fort Chaffee (AR), Wallace received a telephone call from his brother, Dr. Jim...

May 3, 2022

Sarah Johnston, 84, of Jonesboro, passed away on May 3, 2022.  She was born September 22, 1937, to Oscar and Allie Huffman of the Bono Community.  Sarah was a member of First Baptist Church in Jonesboro. She received her BSE and MSE from Arkansas State University.  After completing her student teaching at Jonesboro Public School, she joined the facility...

May 2, 2022

Joy Ann Coble, 85, of Jonesboro passed from this life Monday, May 2 nd , 2022 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born September 7, 1936 in Tupelo, Mississippi to the late Archie McElroy and Ouida Elsie Moore.

Joy has lived in Jonesboro most of her life and was a member of Nettleton...

May 2, 2022

Larry Daniel Stice Sr., 74, a lifelong resident of Jonesboro died Monday, May 2, 2022, at Five Rivers Medical Center. He was of the Baptist belief.  He retired from General Electric in Jonesboro.  His hobbies were listening to all types of music and motorcycles.  Larry had a love, and showed it for his family, grandchildren, and friends.  He was...

May 2, 2022

John Lee Fisher, 88, of Jonesboro departed from this life Monday, May 2nd, 2022, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.

He was born on Feb. 4th, 1934 in La Belle, MO to James Henry and Leona Fisher. John earned a degree in Agriculture Engineering from the University of Missouri. He moved from California to Jonesboro in...

May 1, 2022

Curtis Lee Gulley,59 of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed from this life, Sunday, May 1, 2022 at NEA Baptist Hospital.  Curtis was born to Cletus and Patricia Cook Gulley of Jonesboro.  Curtis was a truck driver .  He was of the Baptist faith.  Curtis lived most of his life in Jonesboro and had recently moved to Mountain Home.  Curtis loved...

May 1, 2022

Helen Jeannette Grimes Foster, 80, of Brookland, passed from this life on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at St. Bernards in Jonesboro.

Born June 6, 1941, in Dixie to Conley and Luvetta Fowler Grimes, she was retired from Arkansas State University, where she spent 43 years working in the records department. She was loved by all who knew...

Apr 30, 2022

Raymond Warren Holladay, 77, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on April 30, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Raymond was born in Waldenburg on July 5, 1944 to the late Grace and Richard Holladay. In addition to his parents, Raymond is preceded in death by his wife, Karen Sue Holladay; son, Ricky Holladay; daughter, Pamela Bullock; brothers, Richard...

Apr 29, 2022

Dr. Joseph Bennett Pierce, M.D. a retired physician and resident of Jonesboro, Arkansas died unexpectedly on April 29, 2022 at the age of 75.

Joe is survived by his wife, Wanda Pierce, his children John Pierce and Deborah Cook (Jason Cook), grandchildren, Jaden and Bradley Pierce, Jackson and Carson Cook all of Jonesboro, and his sister Sherri...

Apr 29, 2022

Edna "Edie" Pursifull (Payne), born November 23, 1964 was born in Rockford, Illinois. She was the first-born child to Joyce (Fiske) and Clyde Payne (predeceased). She and her children attended church at The Rock of Jonesboro AR as often as she was able.

She lived with and was raised by her grandparents, Edna and Lawrence Moore (both...

Apr 28, 2022

Kelly Dewayne Payton, 45, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at NEA Memorial Baptist Hospital. He was born to Donna Payton on April 30, 1976 in Jonesboro. He was a member of Prospect Baptist Church and graduated from Green County Tech in 1994. Kelly received his Degree in Business from Arkansas State University in...

Apr 28, 2022

Gary Kibby 67, of Bono, passed away on April 28, 2022, at his residence. He was born to the late Neil and Barbara Kibby on June 28, 1954, in Pocahontas, Arkansas. He thoroughly enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and cooking for his family. He was known as a stubborn man with a big heart and care for others. Although he...

Apr 26, 2022

Peggy Holmes 81, of Jonesboro, formerly of Garland, Texas, passed from this life on April 26, 2022, at Craighead Nursing Center. She was born June 13, 1940, in Harrisburg, Arkansas to the late A.D. and Orean Bennett. She worked many years at ADT in Jonesboro and spent 17 years at Marlow Industries in Dallas, Texas as a chemist. She...

Apr 25, 2022

Donald G. McBride, known to his friends as ‘Mac’, passed away on April 25, 2022. He was born in Sessor, Illinois on January 22, 1931.

He was married for 53 years and is preceded in death by his wife Billi, a grandson Ryan McBride and son-in-law Bruce Livingston. He is survived by Rick McBride & his wife...

Apr 24, 2022

George A. Berger III, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 24, 2022. He passed peacefully at home with the family he loved.  His wife and children were there for him for months and in his final days.

He fought as hard as anyone can with cancer, he even worked with MD Anderson on...