Obituaries

Aug 29, 2026

Tara Wesley Bodeker, age 49, passed away on August 29th in Jonesboro, AR at the Flo and Phil Hospice House. Tara was born on March 15th, 1977, to Larry and Nikki Bodeker. Tara was a beautiful soul who spread kindness and love to everyone she met. She was an avid reader, a devoted Star Wars fan, and a faithful Christian....

Aug 29, 2026

Kurt William Schuchardt, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, surrounded by his family.

Kurt was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to Bob and Rose Schuchardt. In 1969, he and his family moved to Jonesboro, Arkansas, which he would proudly call home for the remainder of his life. Jonesboro was where...

Sep 2, 2026

A full obituary will be posted soon.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Emerson Memorial Chapel. The funeral service will be held on Friday, September 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Emerson Memorial Chapel with Mitch Sparks and Gary Hill officiating. Interment will follow at Pine Log Cemetery in Brookland. 

Aug 30, 2026

Patsy Joann Swanner, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on August 30, 2026 at the age of 88.

Patsy was born Patsy Joann Carter on January 15, 1938, in Alicia, Arkansas, to Ruth and James Carter. She retired from Thomas & Betts and DuPont.

Pat had a love for people and especially enjoyed...

Aug 15, 2026

With heavy hearts, yet with spirits lifted by profound gratitude, we celebrate the remarkable life of Sandra E. Jones-Washington, who passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 15, 2026.

Born on October 20, 1954, to Sammie Lee Jones and Victoria Shuler-Harris, Sandra’s journey was one defined by unwavering faith, boundless compassion, and a tireless dedication to uplifting...

Aug 31, 2026

Roger Allen McMillan, Jr., 82, of Jonesboro, passed away August 31, 2026 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born on March 6, 1944 in Mena, Arkansas to Roger McMillan, Sr. and Wilma Barber McMillan and was raised in Acorn, Arkansas in the Ouachita Mountains.

Roger graduated from Panama High School in Panama, Oklahoma. After graduating...

Feb 13, 2026

Vera Jo Sawyers Breeding died on Friday, February 13, 2026, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Her death came after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease and its accompanying side-effects. She died seven months to-the-day before what would have been her eighty-eighth birthday.

She was born on September 13, 1938 - a Tuesday - in the no-longer-existent Lawrence County,...

Sep 1, 2026

Aug 29, 2026

Jaime Valencia, 58, of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home on August 29, 2026, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. He was born on September 22, 1967, in Harlingen, Texas, to Natividad and Beatriz (Lopez) Valencia. Jaime was born and raised in Harlingen and later made Paragould his home in 2004.

Jaime married his high school...

Aug 29, 2026

James Floyd Stewart, 89, of Lake City, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29th surrounded by the love of his family. A lifelong resident of Lake City, James was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, and faithful servant of his church and community.

James was a lifelong member of Lake City United Methodist Church, where he had been a...

Aug 27, 2026

Wilmer Lee “Bill” Shelton, 71, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at his home. He was born on December 19, 1954, in Jonesboro to Thomas Shelton and Velma Broadaway Edmonds. Bill was a proud veteran of the US Army having served during Vietnam.

Bill was a skilled welder and took great pride in his work. He...

Aug 27, 2026

Linda Carol Lawrence, 84, of Fisher, passed from this life on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born on January 30, 1942, in Manila, Arkansas, to Jewel and Martha Gray.

Linda spent most of her adult life in Fisher, where she moved in 1966. She was known for her strong faith in Jesus,...

Aug 27, 2026

Holly Ann Caton Widick, daughter of the late George Owen and Marianne (Ankrum) Caton, was born December 20, 1965 in Howell County, Missouri. She left this world on August 27, 2026 at the age of 60 years, 8 months and 7 days. Holly grew up in the Hutton Valley area and attended school in Willow Springs, Missouri. Throughout her life,...

Aug 26, 2026

John "Jack" Walter Palmer Jr., 61, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on August 26, 2026, in Jonesboro.

Jack was born on December 8, 1964, in Jacksonville, Florida, to John Walter Palmer Sr. and Nancy L. Davis. He spent his life building meaningful relationships with family and friends and was known for his kind heart, generous spirit, and willingness to help anyone...

Aug 26, 2026

Roy Mayfield “Buddy” Bayne, of Bono, Arkansas, passed away on August 26, 2026.

Buddy was born July 27, 1946, to Roy M. Bayne and Lucille Cox and grew up in Greenwood, South Carolina. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy.

While stationed in Guam in 1969, Buddy met Dena who would become his best friend. Life would take them...

Aug 25, 2026

Robin Ann Prince, 72, of Bono, formerly of Trumann, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born on October 4, 1953 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Robin was a member of Grace Point Church, where she enjoyed worshipping and fellowship with friends. She was industrious and owned and operated a transportation brokerage business with her husband,...

Aug 24, 2026

Larry Fay Wortham entered into his heavenly home on August 24, 2026. He was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas on September 15, 1946 to Fay and Sallie Wortham.

Larry was a graduate from Cash High School, Class of 1964. He attended Arkansas State University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in 1968. Larry devoted his life to farming. He...

Aug 23, 2026

Henry Dean “HD” Finch, 83, of Jonesboro, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born September 10, 1942 in Black Oak to the late Irish and Nina Finch. HD was a 1960 graduate of Monette High School. He served in the Arkansas Army National Guard. HD farmed most of his life and along with...

Aug 20, 2026

In Loving Memory of Michael David Allen

July 6, 1967 – August 20, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael David Allen, age 59, who departed this life on August 20, 2026 at Regional One Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee. Michael was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, and friend. He cherished his family...

Aug 19, 2026

Margarita J. Moody, lovingly known as Margaret, was born on April 14, 1943, in Mexico City. She passed away peacefully surrounded by the family she loved so dearly.

Margarita was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James V. Moody, and her parents, Chester and Nina Knox.

She is survived by her sister, Nona Poole; her daughters, Casey (Steve) Trevizo, April (Ernest)...