Obituaries
Patsy Joann Swanner
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...
Sandra Elaine Washington
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...
Roger Allen McMillan, Jr.
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...
Vera Jo Sawyers Breeding
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,...
Phyllis Lynn Bailey
Sep 3, 2026
Phyllis (Lynn) Virginia Bailey passed away on September 3, 2026, at Craighead Nursing Center in Jonesboro, surrounded by family. She was born on December 8, 1959, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bailey.
She resided at the Jonesboro Human Development Center for more than 30 years before coming home to live with her “B,” Barbara Sullivan, in 2009. It was during these...
Sister Helen Herbstritt
Sep 4, 2026
A full obituary will be posted soon.
A Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Holy Angels Convent. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the convent chapel, and interment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery on the convent grounds.
Rebecca Lucile Spray
Aug 21, 2026
Rebecca Lucile Spray was born January 16, 1982 to Tommy and Brenda Spray in Little Rock, Arkansas. She left this world on August 21, 2026. Rebecca loved spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandbabies. She enjoyed going to casinos, shopping and the finer things in life. Rebecca attended the Trumann School District.
She was preceded in death by...
Michael David Allen
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...
Ricky "Buck" Edward Warren
Sep 2, 2026
Ricky “Buck” Edward Warren, 72, of Bay, passed away on September 2, 2026 at Lakeside Nursing Center in Lake City. He was born in Jonesboro on May 11, 1954 to Earl Warren and Leola Bruner Warren.
A lifetime resident of Bay, Buck graduated from Bay High School in 1972. He joined the United States Air Force and attained the rank of...
Joshua "Josh" Tyler Proffitt
Sep 1, 2026
Joshua “Josh” Tyler Proffitt, 38, a lifetime resident of Tuckerman, died Monday, September 1, 2026. He was born in Newport, Arkansas, to Rickey Proffitt and A. J. Emery Proffitt on February 16, 1989. He was of the Baptist belief. Josh loved being outdoors, camping, fishing, and exploring. When it came to listening to music, he enjoyed all types and genres....
Jaime Valencia
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...
Tara Wesley Bodeker
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....
Kurt William Schuchardt
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...
James Floyd Stewart
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...
Wilmer Lee "Bill" Shelton
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...
Linda Carol Lawrence
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,...
Holly Ann Widick
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,...
John Walter Palmer, Jr.
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...
Roy Mayfield Bayne Jr.
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...
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