Obituaries

Kevin Green

Kevin Green

Feb 21, 2026

Kevin Green, 66, of Bartlett, Tennessee. He had lived there for over 40 years, moving there from Brookland. He was born on December 25, 1959, in Cardwell, Missouri to Billy Joe and Lee Verty Green. He was of the Christian belief. Kevin worked as a Registered Nurse for over 40 years. He enjoyed playing on, building, and repairing computers, along...

Claire Scott Payne

Claire Scott Payne

Feb 22, 2026

Scottie Lyons Payne passed away Sunday, February 22, at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was a bright, cheerful woman with a great sense of humor who loved life and her family. She had an amazing artistic talent and a flair for color and interior design. She attended Washington University in St. Louis, where she studied art.

She worked at Little & Maddox...

Carilla Jane Stogsdill

Carilla Jane Stogsdill

Feb 24, 2026

Carilla Jane Stogsdill, 76, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on February 24, 2026, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital.

She was born on February 9, 1950, in the Strangers Home community to the late Earnest and Lunia Freeman. Carilla was a woman with a servant’s heart who found joy in caring for others. She loved reading, working in her yard, and sitting...

Shelly J Barley

Shelly J Barley

Feb 21, 2026

Shelly J. Barley, 58, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Savior on February 21, 2026. While her time here feels far too short for those who love her, she lived a life full of faith, purpose, and unwavering love.

Above all, Shelly loved the Lord. Her faith in Jesus Christ was the foundation of her life, even...

Joy Kay Gibbons

Joy Kay Gibbons

Feb 26, 2026

A full obituary will be posted soon.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. at Emerson Memorial Chapel. The funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Bryce King officiating. Interment will follow at Pine Log Cemetery in Brookland.

Billy Jack Simpkins

Billy Jack Simpkins

Feb 27, 2026

BILLY JACK SIMPKINS OBITUARY

Billy Jack Simpkins passed from this life on February 27, 2026. He was born in Monette, Arkansas on December 26, 1929. He lived his entire life in the Monette, Black Oak and Jonesboro area. He was a Christian, and once he was baptized into Christ he never looked back, reading the New Testament 470 plus times in...

Thomas Edward Gilroy

Thomas Edward Gilroy

Jan 21, 2026

Thomas E. Gilroy of Weiner, Arkansas passed away on January 21, 2026, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Tom was born June 15,1944 in Spalding, Nebraska to Alvin and Dolores Rutledge Gilroy. He grew up on their family crop and livestock farm southwest of Spalding. He attended a rural grade school. Tom was active in sports and graduated...

Jacob Garland

Jacob Garland

Feb 24, 2026

Jacob Garland, 7, of Jonesboro, finished his battle with cancer and was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at his home, in the arms of his loving parents.

Jacob was born on July 10, 2018, in Jonesboro to Matt and Bethany Garland. In his seven beautiful years, Jacob filled the lives of everyone around him with...

Bruce Burrow

Bruce Burrow

Feb 26, 2026

Bruce Burrow, 83, of Jonesboro died Thursday, February 26,2026 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.

A native of Wilmington, California, he was a commercial real estate developer who began his career as the first developer of real estate for Taco Bell. However, in 1968 he decided he wanted to leave the corporate world and start his own business. Since...

Evert Lee Russell

Evert Lee Russell

Feb 25, 2026

Evert Lee Russell, 61, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born in Jonesboro on July 20, 1964 to Jackie Lee Russell and Shirley Ann (Wilson) Russell.

Evert built his career working in lawncare. He loved being outside, tending rose bushes, and making yards beautiful. Evert also enjoyed working on...

Patricia "Dian" Foltz

Patricia "Dian" Foltz

Feb 24, 2026

Patricia Dian Foltz, known to family and friends as Dian, passed away on February 24, 2026, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on July 8, 1950, in Wynne, Arkansas, and was raised in Piggott, Arkansas.

Dian was a graduate of Arkansas State University and worked for many years as a Registered Nurse at St. Bernard’s Hospital.

She...

James "Jim" Spencer

James "Jim" Spencer

Feb 23, 2026

James “Jim” Spencer, 61, a lifelong resident of Bay died Monday, February 23, 2026, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He was born in Jonesboro on February 8, 1965, to Guy and Jane Spencer. He was a member of the Bay Church of Christ. Jim retired from Hytrol after over 30 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and gardening. He always...

Petrina Louise Thomas

Petrina Louise Thomas

Feb 20, 2026

Petrina Louise Thomas, 72, of Jonesboro, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at her home. She was born on February 2, 195,4 in Jonesboro to Alfred Lee Cox and Newphemia “Mimi” Louise Cox.

Petrina was of the Baptist belief and enjoyed attending services and fellowship at Higher Trails Cowboy Church. She loved passing the time crocheting or working on word...

Patrick V. Knighten

Patrick V. Knighten

Feb 19, 2026

Patrick V. Knighten, 59, of Jonesboro, died February 19, 2026. No services have been scheduled at this time.

Steve Stovall

Steve Stovall

Feb 18, 2026

Steve Stovall, 66, of Jonesboro formerly of Dexter, Missouri passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born October 26, 1959 in Bell City, Missouri to the late Raymond and Norma Stovall. Steve was a member of the Elks Lodge in Dexter. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and woodworking.

In addition to his parents, Steve was preceded...

Michael Alan Fisher

Michael Alan Fisher

Feb 17, 2026

Michael Alan Fisher, 69, of Jonesboro, passed away on February 17, 2026, at the Phil and Flo Jones Hospice House. Michael was born on February 28, 1956, in Michigan City, IN, to Alta May and the late Clarence Fisher Jr. In addition to his father, Michael was preceded in death by his bonus mom, Faye Sledge.

Michael was born in Indiana...

William "Stan" McMillin

William "Stan" McMillin

Feb 17, 2026

With grateful hearts and deep sorrow, our family announces the passing of William “Stan” McMillin, whose long and faithful life was a testament to service, devotion, and love. He went to be with the Lord on February 17, 2026. He was born August 22, 1939 in Ida, Illinois to the late Alonzo and Eva (Glasgow) McMillin.

Stan proudly served his country...

Evelyn Thompson

Evelyn Thompson

Feb 17, 2026

Evelyn Thompson, “Sis”, 91, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at her home.

Born in Craighead County to William Roy Howell and Mattie (Malone) Howell, she lived most of her life in Jonesboro. She was a retired General Electric employee and a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clarence Wyatt; husband,...

Donald Wayne Workman

Donald Wayne Workman

Feb 17, 2026

Donald Wayne Workman

Our loss, Heaven’s gain

Don Workman passed away at Flo and Phill Jones Hospice House February 17, 2026. He was 80 years old, He was born November 11, 1945 in Jonesboro, AR to Ruby Hampton and Donovan Workman. He was a veteran of the United States Army.

He married Deloris Jean Cole of Otwell, Ar. And they spent 56 years...

Max Dacus Sr.

Max Dacus Sr.

Feb 16, 2026

Max Edward Dacus, Sr. of Jonesboro, AR went to be with the Lord at the age of 93 on Monday, February 16, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. He was born on February, 14, 1933 in Light, AR to Lon and Hattie Dacus. 

It was no coincidence that Max was born on Valentine’s Day; he possessed the sweetest heart to...