Obituaries

Nov 5, 2021

Daniel R. Creswell, 66, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Friday, November 5, 2021 at his home. He was born to the late Donald and Annie Martin on March 10, 1955 in Tennessee. Daniel worked on the Mississippi River as an engineer on tugboats for 40 years. He retired from Hytrol after working for them for five years....

Nov 5, 2021

On November 5, 2021 Charles Marion Belk passed from this life into the arms of Jesus.

Born on September 24, 1928 to Harry and Mary Belk, Charles was reared on the family farm located in Lawrence County, Arkansas and was graduated from Walnut Ridge High School.  He served his country in the United States Air Force.

Nov 4, 2021

Dene Barnett, 94 of Jonesboro passed from this life Thursday, November 4, 2021 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.  She was born in Bay, Arkansas to the late James David Costner and Jewell McMinn Costner on November 16, 1926.  Dene worked as an accountant and she enjoyed crafts and painting, crochet and knitting.  Dene loved her family. ...

Nov 2, 2021

KiNam Houston was a caring wife, sister, and friend to many. She passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Ridgecrest Health & Rehab in Jonesboro at age 82.

She was born May 18, 1939, in Seoul, South Korea to the late YU Ok Po and YU So Nyon. She was the fourth of seven children. The...

Nov 2, 2021

Jamie D. Gordon, also known as “Niece-y”, was born August 8, 1980, and raised by parents William and Brenda Gossett from the age of 6.

In her 41 years, Jamie enjoyed loving her family, her husband, Jason, and her pets. She was a 1999 Nettleton High school graduate and believed Raider Pride was justified. She enjoyed listening...

Oct 31, 2021

Charles Ray McDonald, 84, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, October 31, 2021. Charles was born on April 29 th , 1937 to the late Ovia and George McDonald. In addition to his parents, Charles is preceded in death by one sister, Phyllis Poole.

Charles served in, and retired from, the US Navy. He...

Oct 31, 2021

Sally Anne Wofford passed from this life on October 31, 2021 at the age of 91.  She was born December 5, 1929 in Wyatt Missouri to Paul and Margaret McGaughey and lived there until 1940 when the family moved to Weiner AR.  Sally attended Weiner High School and on December 22, 1946 of her senior year, she married her...

Oct 31, 2021

Barbara Vandiver Boyd, 85, a life-long resident of Jonesboro, died Sunday, October 31, 2021, at NEA Baptist Hospital.  She was born to Ernest Murl and Virgie Smith on March 24, 1936.  She was a member of the Washington Avenue Church of Christ.  Barbara retired from Colson Casters after 41 years of loving her job.  Travelling and enjoying seeing the...

Oct 29, 2021

Brandon Riley Maxwell, 48, of Perkinston, Mississippi passed from this life on October 29, 2021. He was born on September 16, 1973 in Jonesboro to Ricky Maxwell and Nancy McDole Tolewitzke. Brandon was a graduate of Brookland High School and a member the Army Reserve. He enjoyed living in the country, tinkering on motors, and playing with his dogs....

Oct 29, 2021

Jane M. Legus, 86, of Jonesboro, passed from this life Friday, October 29, 2021 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. Jane was a caring mother and friend to all. She was born to the late Horace and Catherine Ayers on August 7, 1935 in Montreal, Canada. Jane has resided in Jonesboro for the last 2 ½ years...

Oct 26, 2021

Dell Alma Stark, 90, of Walnut Ridge passed from this life on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. She was born on May 28, 1931 to the Late Homer and Marie Wynn in Walnut Ridge. Dell was a member of the Jehovah’s Witness in Walnut Ridge. Faith was the center point of Dell’s life and she was a faithful servant. In...

Oct 25, 2021

Clarence Lock Sr., 78, of Jonesboro passed from this life Monday October 25, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born June 18, 1943 in Trumann to the late John and Melinda Lock.

Clarence has lived in Jonesboro for 40 years and was a believer in Christ. His hobbies included watching westerns, messing with his grandkids,...

Oct 24, 2021

Vickie Kay Roach, 52 of Jonesboro passed from this life October 24, 2021 at St Bernards Hospital.  She was born in Osceola  October 14, 1969 to the late Robert and Joy Brown Roach.  Vickie had lived in Jonesboro for a year coming from Lepanto.  She was of the Baptist belief.  She enjoyed camping and fishing. Vickie loved spending time...

Oct 24, 2021

Gary R. Houston, 76, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center.  He had lived in NEA since 1977, moving here from Rockford, Illinois. He was born in Cypress Inn, Tennessee to Learoy and Rachel Brewer Houston.  He was a member of the Bono Church of Christ.  He worked most...

Oct 22, 2021

Timothy Lee Morgan, 59, of Jonesboro, died Friday night, October 22, 2021, in Jonesboro.  He was born in Sarasota, Florida to Murry and Barbara Jean Morgan.  He had lived in the Jonesboro area since 1981.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Billy Ray Morgan.

Survivors include his brother, Randolph...

Oct 22, 2021

James C. “Sonny” Blankenship, born January 16, 1933, in Lake City to the late Richard and Flossie Blankenship, passed away October 22, 2021, at the age of 88 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years; Loretta Davis Blankenship; the...

Oct 22, 2021

Jeffery Jay Chadwick, 57, of rural Jonesboro, passed from this life on Friday, October 22, 2021, at his home of natural causes.

Born in Paragould, Jeff  lived most of his life in the Jonesboro area and was a graduate of Brookland High School.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran and worked most of his life as a...

Oct 22, 2021

Richard “Scotty” Lydon, 90, of Jonesboro formerly of Little Rock passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born December 13, 1930 in Swissvale, Pennsylvania, but was raised in Scotland, United Kingdom. Scotty was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He worked for Falcon Jet in Little Rock for over 20 years....

Oct 22, 2021

John Elic Goad, 41, of Brookland passed from this life Saturday, October 22, 2021 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. He was born to Earl and Gwendolyn Goad on October 17, 1980 here in Jonesboro and has spent his life in the Jonesboro/Brookland area. He was a member of Apple Hill Church...

Oct 20, 2021

Sheila Diann Blain, 59 of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House with her family by her side.

She was born to David and Ann Cornwell in Hawthorne, CA on September 27, 1962. Sheila has resided in Northeast Arkansas for the majority of her life....