Obituaries
Gary Walker
Sep 6, 2026
Gary Lee Walker, 80, of Weiner, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born July 5, 1946 in Jonesboro to the late Earl and Emma McKnight Walker.
Gary farmed all his life and was an avid outdoorsman. He especially enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors, whether he was out in a field or in...
Susan J. Rose
Sep 6, 2026
Susan J. Rose, 84, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born on January 16, 1942, to Jodie and Jolene Mills in Kennett, Missouri.
Susan was a devoted member of Nettleton Baptist Church and was very active in the children’s Good News Ministry. She loved serving others and could often be found...
Sister Mary Helen Herbstritt, OSB
Sep 4, 2026
Sister Mary Helen Herbstritt, a Benedictine Religious Sister for 64 years, died September 4, 2026, just 2 days after her 82nd birthday.
Eileen Marie was born in St. Marys, Pennsylvania on September 2, 1944, to the late Floyd and Catherine (Cheatle) Herbstritt, the youngest of 10 children. Growing up she was taught by Benedictine Sisters, whose witness inspired her own vocation....
Ira "Steve" Moody
Sep 8, 2026
Steve Moody, 77, of Bay, departed this life on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.
He is survived by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a lifetime of friends.
Visitation will be held Friday, September 11, 2026, from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. at Emerson Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery.
A...
Betty Jean Reeves
Sep 8, 2026
Betty Jean Reeves, 87, of Brookland, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born on March 11, 1939, in Bono to the late Roy and Maudie (Sheffield) Puckett.
Betty worked for many years as the jewelry supervisor at JCPenney. She had a love for nature and enjoyed feeding the...
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...
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...
Ronald "Ron" Dean Melton
Sep 2, 2026
Ronald “Ron” Dean Melton, 69, of Maumelle, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026, at NEA Hospital. He was born on December 10, 1956, in Batesville, Arkansas, to the late Paul Melton and Geneith Moody.
Ron was of the Methodist faith and was known as a talented handyman who could always be counted on to lend a helping hand. He...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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,...
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