Obituaries

Dec 22, 2021

Jenny Shell, age 41, of Jonesboro, AR, formerly of Evansville, IN, passed unexpectedly from this life and joined her Savior in Heaven on Wednesday, December 22, at 12:19 AM at St. Bernard Hospital - Jonesboro with her family by her side.

She was born in Evansville, IN, on January 3, 1980. She was an honors graduate of...

Dec 22, 2021

Ray M. Wood, 87, a life long resident of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at NEA Baptist Medical Center. He was born June 14, 1934, to John and Ethel (Keller) Wood in Jonesboro. He was a long-time member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church. He spent most of his career as a brick mason, many of the houses and...

Dec 21, 2021

Jason was born on October 8, 1983 and passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Jason was a resident of Jonesboro at the time of his passing. Jason is preceded in death by his mother, Terri Lyn Coleman and survived by his father, Gary Huffman. He was a loving son and will be greatly missed by his family and...

Dec 21, 2021

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Sidney “Sid” O’Neal Crawford Sr., 76, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at his home. He was born to the late William and Rosalee Crawford on November 2, 1945 in Harrisburg. He was a Deacon and a member of Walnut Street Baptist Church with his wife, Pat. Sid retired from General...

Dec 20, 2021

Scotty Lynn Phelps, 43, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Monday, December 20, 2021, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.

Scotty was born in Jonesboro and lived all of his life here. He was a 1996 graduate of Nettleton High School and work many years in the HVAC profession as an installer and service technician.

Dec 20, 2021

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V.C. Wheeler Jr, 75, of Memphis passed from this life on Monday, December 20, 2021. He was born on November 1, 1946 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to the late V.C. and Alice Wheeler. V.C. worked for the railroad when he was younger and he also liked to collect and rebuild vintage radios. He was an...

Dec 19, 2021

On Sunday, December 19 , 2021 the Felix family lost their beloved father,  unexpectedly. James Lee (“Pepper”) Felix was born on December 15, 1954 to Sunny, who preceded him in death, and Ruth Lee. In Pepper’s free time, he enjoyed fishing, being outdoors and ,most importantly, being with his family. He was a lifetime resident of South Bend, Indiana where...

Dec 19, 2021

Doris Douglass Crall, 94, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed from this life on Sunday, December 19, 2021. She was born in Paragould, Arkansas, to the late Edward and Jennie Douglass on December 28, 1926. Doris graduated with a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Missouri School of Journalism and began her career with the Jonesboro Sun in 1948. She...

Dec 18, 2021

Jeffery Dean Taylor Sr., 59, of Jonesboro passed from this life Saturday, December 18, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Records. He was born to the late Dillie and Eva Taylor on November 13, 1962 in Casa Grande, Arizona. Jeff was saved recently and was of the Christian faith. He enjoyed watching TV and catching a Women’s Softball game. In...

Dec 18, 2021

Jeffery Dean Taylor Sr., 59, of Jonesboro passed from this life Saturday, December 18, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Records. He was born to the late Dillie and Eva Taylor on November 13, 1962 in Casa Grande, Arizona. Jeff was saved recently and was of the Christian faith. He enjoyed watching TV and catching a Women’s Softball game. In...

Dec 17, 2021

Vernon Lee Davison, 64 of Jonesboro passed from this life on December 17, 2021 at his residence. He was born to the late Edward and Violet "Lavern " Davison on December 16, 1957 in Trumann, Arkansas. He was a member of Alsup Baptist Church.Vernon served in the Army National Guard and was a truck driver for many years. A...

Dec 17, 2021

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Ronald Witt Waddell, 88, of Jonesboro passed away Friday, December 17, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House surrounded by family. Ron was born January 22, 1933 in Jonesboro to the late Ralph and Juanita Waddell. A graduate of Arkansas State University, Ron was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church...

Dec 16, 2021

Dr. John Dennis “JD” Kelly, 89, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, December 16, 2021, at NEA Baptist Hospital.  He was born in Lindsborg, Kansas on August 15, 1932, to parents Dwight and Helen Johanna Mathilda Anderson Kelly.  He grew up in central Kansas, graduating from Salina, Kansas High School, in 1950.  He was to be their only child.

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Dec 16, 2021

Gail Ann Oesterblad, 71, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on December 16, 2021, at her residence. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 20, 1950, to the late Walter and Martha Steinbrenner, and moved to Jonesboro with her family in 1990. Gail was a very quiet and private individual, but that did not keep her from enjoying...

Dec 15, 2021

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Jacqueline Elaine Botts, 69, of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at St. Bernard’s. She was born to the late Byron and Talmadge Billingsley on November 30, 1952 at St. Bernard’s in Jonesboro, AR and spent her childhood with her mother and five sisters in Leachville. Jackie attended ASU and earned...

Dec 15, 2021

Lorelee “Lorie” Drake, 83, of Jonesboro, formerly of Toledo, Ohio passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born December 6, 1938 in Deshler, Ohio to the late Herschel and Marvel Haley. Lorie was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Jonesboro where she served as a Deacon. Lorie worked...

Dec 15, 2021

Michael Wayne (Peanut) Yates

Michael was born on July 21, 1955 in Osceola, Arkansas to Bobbie and H.G. Yates, Jr. He passed away on December 15, 2021 in Jonesboro, Arkansas at the age of 66.

Michael was loved by his family and countless friends. He was an active member of Jonesboro Worship Center and talked...

Dec 14, 2021

Donnie Allen Mize, 79 of Lake City entered the presence of his Lord Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center.  He was born at Round Mountain, Arkansas to the late Lecel and Lillian Taylor Mize, May 30, 1942. After growing up in Arkansas, he worked and raised a family in St. Charles, MO for over 30...

Dec 14, 2021

Ellis Logan Marshall, 95, Jonesboro passed from this life Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Derma County, Mississippi to the late Vert and Ada Marshall on November 7, 1926.

Ellis has resided in Jonesboro for the last 67 years after coming from West Point, MS. He...

Dec 13, 2021

Dakota Levi Kincaid, 23, of Jonesboro, died Monday, December 13, 2021, at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center.  He was born in Nashville, Tennessee on February 15, 1998, to Jack Kincaid and Kristen Hubble.  They moved to Jonesboro in 2001.  He was of the Church of Christ belief.  He enjoyed any type of music festival, he could attend, also liked...