Obituaries

Apr 5, 2022

Phillip Harrison Overman, 68, of Brookland, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 5 th 2022 at his home.

He was born in Jonesboro on December 29, 1953, but grew up in Caraway. He was of the Methodist belief. Most of his work career was as a carpenter and plumber. He loved his family first. Then he...

Apr 5, 2022

Ruby Barr Faught, 94 of Jonesboro, passed from this life Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at NEA Baptist Hospital.  She was a teacher at Annie Camp Jr. High School for 22 years.  She was Educational Director at First Presbyterian Church for 5 years.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Almon Faught and brother John Barr III.

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Apr 4, 2022

Danny Combs, 71, of Jonesboro, died Monday, April 4, 2022.  He was born in Jonesboro and was a lifetime resident.  He was of the Baptist belief. Most of his work career was as a carpenter in the construction field, where he excelled in his trade.  In his spare time, he loved driving fast cars and enjoying life with his...

Apr 4, 2022

Jacquelyn Craft Sauser, 91, of Jonesboro passed from this life Monday, April 4, 2022 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born September 28, 1930 in Bono to the late Jack Craft and Vetrel Craft.

Jacquelyn has lived in the Bono area most of her life and was a devoted member of the Bono Church of Christ...

Apr 1, 2022

Elizabeth “Arlene” Smith, 78, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Friday, April 1, 2022 at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was born to Grayson and Velma Louton on November 15, 1943. Arlene worked for Arkansas State University for many years dealing with grants and contracts. She enjoyed making jewelry and spending time with family. Arlene especially enjoyed visiting with...

Mar 31, 2022

Henley Christopher “Chris” Sims, 52, of Lake City died Thursday, March 31, 2022.  He was a lifetime resident of Lake City.  He was born in Jonesboro to Henley L. and Lucy Mae Sims on July 29, 1969.  He was a member of the Woods Chapel General Baptist Church of Brookland.  Chris was a 1987 graduate of Riverside High School. ...

Mar 31, 2022

Jesse Brown Harvey (JB), 89, of Dixie, passed from this life on March 31, 2022 at his home. JB was born in Dixie on October 22, 1932 to the late Laura and Jess Harvey. In addition to his parents, JB is preceded in death by his sister, Maxine Clark.

JB lived his entire life in Dixie. He...

Mar 31, 2022

Winnie Erica Crawford, 34, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center.  She was born to Beatrice Crawford and QT Brim on September 18, 1987, in Chicago, Illinois.  Winnie confessed her life to Christ at an early age.  She was a graduate from Nettleton High School.  She was affectionately known as...

Mar 31, 2022

Judy Gaines of Southaven, MS and most recently of Brookland, AR passed away on Thursday, March 31 st .  She fought a valiant battle with a rare blood disease.  She was a fighter and fierce in her short battle and we all admire her strength and resolve to get better.  Even though she admitted she was scared, she was...

Mar 30, 2022

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Byron “Barney” LeRoy Heady, Jr. of Fayetteville, Arkansas, formerly of Jonesboro, walked through the gates of heaven Wednesday, March 30, 2022, met Jesus face to face, and once again wrapped his arms around his youngest daughter, Linda.

Barney was born February 9, 1941, to Byron and Eunice (Walling) Heady, Sr. in Coffeyville,...

Mar 30, 2022

Vivian Estelle Bobbitt, 89, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. She was born on January 27, 1933 to the late Don and Eula Ard in Alva, Florida. Vivian married her husband, Willard Bobbitt on June 14, 1952 in Bartow, Florida and was a stay at home Mom.

She loved God and was...

Mar 29, 2022

Mr. Walter Everett Lane of Jonesboro, Arkansas, departed this life on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at the age of 66. He was born June 30, 1955, to the late George Lane and Beatrice “Bee” Blue.

Walter retired from Mid-South Plumbing in Jonesboro. He loved just living his life and spending precious time with his wife. Walter always...

Mar 28, 2022

Troy Oneal Martin, 81, of Jonesboro passed from this life Monday, March 28, 2022 at his home of 49 years in Jonesboro. He was born September 25, 1940 in Beebe to the late John and Wada Martin.

Troy was a deacon at The Cottage Home Missionary Baptist Church, which later became Windover Baptist Church, of which he...

Mar 27, 2022

Julianne (Judy) Gross DeVazier of Jonesboro died Sunday, March 27, 2022 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born in Forrest City, AR on April 23, 1937. She was preceded in death by her parents, Maurice Leon and Jennie Belle Gross, a brother, William Eugene Gross and a niece, Elizabeth Gross, all of Forrest City.

Mar 27, 2022

Don Tankersley, 60, of Little Rock passed from this life on March 27, 2022 at Arkansas Continue Care Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born on May 24, 1961.

Mar 27, 2022

Mrs. Cheryl Ann Smith of Jonesboro departed this life on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born August 10, 1952, to the late Ivan and Joan Havert.

Cheryl would always spend time caring for her animals, gardening, cooking, and always loved spending time with her family. She cared for any animals, so...

Mar 27, 2022

LaWanda Elouise Timms, 93, passed away March 27, 2022, at St. Bernards Villa in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was affectionately known as Mimi by her family.

She was born December 3, 1928, to the late Floyd and Eula Faye Thomas of Black Oak, Arkansas.

LaWanda graduated as Valedictorian of her high school class in 1946 and...

Mar 27, 2022

Wilburn Lewis Morrison, 85, of rural Jonesboro passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022 at his home.

Wilburn was born October 9, 1936 at Herget to Oscar Morrison and Charline Gaither Morrison. He attended the former Bay-Brown School District while chopping and picking cotton.

Wilburn dropped out of high school his senior year to “seek his...

Mar 24, 2022

David was born on April 11, 1944 in Minden, Louisiana to Katherine and Troy Beavers. He entered into rest on Thursday, March 24, 2022. He was a member of Homer Church of Christ. He enjoyed being with his family and cookouts.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Katherine and Troy, brother Johnny Beavers, and sister...

Mar 24, 2022

Donald Morgan, 83, of Williford, formerly of Trumann, died at his home on March 24, 2022. He worked for Singer Sewing Machines for thirty years. He enjoyed fishing and telling jokes with family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Bud Morgan, Elvis Morgan, Ruby Elrod, and June Broadaway....