Obituaries

Nov 18, 2021

Wanda Craig-Romine “Maudie”, 79, of Jonesboro formally of Ukiah, California passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Saint Bernards Medical Center. She was born August 1, 1942 in Broken Bow Oklahoma to the Late Charles and Francis Hollingsworth. Wanda enjoyed fishing, bird watching and growing flowers. She looked so forward to family gatherings, playing cards and dominoes whenever she...

Nov 18, 2021

Alana Belle McCollum, 70, departed this life at her home in Jonesboro, AR, on Thursday, November 18, 2021.  She was born on April 30, 1951, in Mountain Home, AR, to the late Kenneth Morgan Williams and Nina Belle (Billingsley) Williams. Alana is survived by her husband, Kenneth McCollum of the home, one brother, Robert (Sharon) Williams of Melbourne, AR, one...

Nov 17, 2021

This is the story of Janis Kee Barker. Janis was a wonderful & virtuous woman that was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished. Our “Nana” as she liked to be called by her grandchildren was an amazing mom, daughter, friend, piano player, singer, cook & interior decorator. She had talent & creativity like no other.

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Nov 16, 2021

John Thomas Locascio, 60, of Jonesboro formerly of Glasgow Scotland, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born June 2, 1961 in Heilbronn, Germany. John was a member of Cathedral Missionary Baptist Church. He was grateful of his church family and they loved him dearly. John enjoyed music and spending time with friends...

Nov 16, 2021

Dorothy "Dot" Helen Cook, 92, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully November 16, 2021.  She was born October 5, 1929 in Batesville, Arkansas to the late Herbert and Lillie Williams.  She was preceded in death by her brothers, Lloyd Williams, Roscoe Williams, Herbert Williams and sisters Leah Weatherford and Ruth Hutcherson.  She is survived by her sons, John Cook (Holly),...

Nov 16, 2021

Glenda Jean Sneed, 86, of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021, peacefully surrounded by her family by her side. She was born in Paragould, Arkansas on October 3, 1935, to the late Leslie and Mary Smith.

She is preceded in death by her husband Ira “Buddy” Sneed; one sister, Mary Louise Smith; one granddaughter, Mary...

Nov 16, 2021

Joan Mahon, 81, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at NEA Baptist Hospital.  She lived most of her live here in Jonesboro.  She was born in Weiner to George and Elizabeth Shipp on October 5, 1940. She was of the Christian belief.  Her family was always an important part in her life.  She lived...

Nov 15, 2021

June Lamberson Moody, 70, of Bay passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born June 25, 1951 in Jonesboro to the late Verlin and Betty Lamberson. June was a member of Bay Church of Christ. She enjoyed crafts, traveling, shopping and her favorite basketball team, the Bay Yellow Jackets. Most of all June...

Nov 15, 2021

Delbert “Gene” Hathcoat, 63, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Monday, November 15, 2021. He was born to Delbert and Wanda Hathcoat on April 20, 1958 in Paragould. Gene always took great joy in helping others, whistling a tune, and spreading the Gospel with his voice. He also enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family (especially his...

Nov 15, 2021

John Roy Stewart, 66, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Monday, November 15, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born to Jennings and Dorothy Stewart on January 17, 1955 in Newport. John was of the Baptist Faith and attended Philadelphia Baptist Church with his wife, Paulette. He was a law enforcement officer for 25 years serving...

Nov 14, 2021

Savanah Lynn Fenley, 26, of Walnut Ridge, died Sunday, November 14, 2021.  She was born in Porterville, California on October 17, 1995.  She had lived in North East Arkansas for about one year, moving here from Porterville.  Her entire world revolved around her son and her family.  She was truly a people person.  She was preceded in death by...

Nov 14, 2021

Ralph Edward Cook Sr. passed from this life into glory the morning of Sunday, November 14, 2021, at the age of 82.

Born on September 30, 1939, to William and Beulah (née Corn) Cook in Pocahontas, Ark., Ralph attended Jonesboro High School where he graduated in 1957.

As a teenager, while dating the love of...

Nov 14, 2021

Charles Dale "Chuck" Gibbs, 63, of Trumann, died Sunday November 14, 2021, at Lakeside Nursing Center in Lake City.

Born and raised in McLeansboro, Illinois, Chuck lived in Carmi, Illinois, much of his life before moving to Trumann two years ago. Chuck worked several jobs in his adult life including a Rail Inspector for Sperry Rail Service...

Nov 13, 2021

Courtney Michelle Bridger, 28, of Jonesboro gained her wings on Saturday, November 13, 2021. She was born March 26, 1993 in Jonesboro to Shelly and Herb Wicker.

Courtney was born and raised in Jonesboro and was a 2011 graduate of Valley View High School. She attended ASU Newport and graduated with her Practical Nursing degree. She then...

Nov 13, 2021

Cathy Ann Vuncannon, 73, of Jonesboro passed from this life Saturday, November 13, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born to the late Elbert and Beulah Faye Throgmartin on December 14, 1947 in Jonesboro, AR.

Cathy has resided in Jonesboro for the last 37 years after coming from the Trumann area. She...

Nov 12, 2021

Carolyn Sue Massey, 79, of Jonesboro, went to her Heavenly home on Friday, November 12, 2021, at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center.  She was born on December 31, 1941, to Shelby and Jesse Pennington in Lepanto, Arkansas.  She was a member of the Union Grove Methodist Church.  When Carolyn was around, nobody was a stranger.  She loved everyone she...

Nov 11, 2021

Davis Ruth Newcom, 93, of Lake City, passed from this life on November 11, 2021 at St Bernards Medical Center. Davis was born in Trumann on November 5, 1928, to the late Josie and Carl Roberds. In addition to her parents, Davis is preceded in death by her husband, Preston Newcom; and sister, Juanita Cox.

Davis was...

Nov 10, 2021

Stanley Allen "Stan" Kelley, 82, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Stan was born in Jonesboro and was a graduate of Batesville High School. He enlisted in the Arkansas National Guard and then served a full enlistment in the U.S. Navy.

Stan owned...

Nov 9, 2021

Deborah Sue Harp Buck, of Jonesboro, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 9th, 2021. Deborah was born in Jonesboro on April 3rd, 1955. Preceding her in death are her parents L. G. and Verbal Harp and siblings: Larry, Bobby, Johnny, Claud, Dorothy, Nellie. Deborah is survived by her husband Robert Timothy Buck, daughter...

Nov 6, 2021

Bobie W. “Bob” Richey of Trumann departed this life on November 6, 2021, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House surrounded by his family. Bob born on April 6, 1940, to the late Woodrow and Maggie Richey in Lake City.

In addition to his parents Bob is preceded in death by his lovely wife of 43...