Obituaries

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...

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,...

Bridget Nicole Guntharp

Bridget Nicole Guntharp

Feb 15, 2026

Bridget Nicole (Gambill) Guntharp, 44, went to be with her Heavenly Father on February 15, 2026, after a lifelong journey with cystic fibrosis. She was born on May 16, 1981, to the late Alan and Catherine Gambill in Jonesboro, Arkansas, where she resided until her passing. She was raised by her father with the support and strong influence of his...

Paul Schneider

Paul Schneider

Jan 22, 2026

Paul Schneider, 87, of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born February 20, 1938 in Jonesboro to the late Lawrence Sr. and Eva Schneider.

Paul was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and proudly served in the United States Army. He owned and operated Key-Mo (a small engine repair shop) in Jonesboro...

Barbara Morris

Barbara Morris

Feb 16, 2026

Barbara Ann Wathen Morris of Jonesboro passed away at the age of 92 Monday, February 16, 2026. She was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas on February 27, 1933, to Moore Thomas Wathen and Letha Waddle Wathen.

She graduated from Jonesboro High School where she was a cheerleader and attended Arkansas State University (ASU) for two years. While at Arkansas State, Barbara was...

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...

Beth Hunter Argo

Beth Hunter Argo

Feb 16, 2026

Beth Argo, 64, of Jonesboro passed away Monday, February 16, 2026 at her home. She was born November 22, 1961 in Wynne to Mary Hunter and the late Gabe Hunter. Beth grew up in Wynne and graduated from Wynne High School. She married Fred in 1981, and they lived in Wynne until moving to Jonesboro in 1991. Beth was a...

Wilma Lee Wright

Wilma Lee Wright

Feb 15, 2026

Wilma Lee Wright, 88, of Jonesboro, died on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born in Poinsett County on August 6, 1937, to Elbert “Monk” and Earlene Pickering, but lived most of her life in Jonesboro. Wilma was a member of Walnut Street Baptist Church. She was the oldest of 10 children,...

Marilyn DeAnne Mann

Marilyn DeAnne Mann

Feb 15, 2026

Marilyn DeAnne Mann, 75, of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, at Lakeside Nursing Center in Lake City, where she had resided for the past four years.

Marilyn was born to Ruben Dean Richardson and Dorothy Whitney Hampton. She grew up in the Schugtown community and graduated from Greene County Tech in 1968. In 1969, she married the...

Vera Jo Sawyers Breeding

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,...

Carl Evans Baxter

Carl Evans Baxter

Feb 13, 2026

Carl Evans Baxter,88, of Jonesboro, died Friday, February 13, 2026. He was born March 25, 1937, the son of Austin and Ida (Roach) Baxter. Carl was born in a house in the "V" that separated the Sandtown Road and the Pine Hill Road near Cushman. His family moved to Lawrence County in October 1937 and farmed at Route 3, Walnut...

Jimmy Swindle Jr.

Jimmy Swindle Jr.

Feb 13, 2026

Jimmy Wayne Swindle Jr., 57, of Jonesboro, AR peacefully passed away on Friday February 13, 2026. He was born on September 13, 1968, in Harrisburg, AR to Jimmy Wayne Swindle Sr. and Carolyn Wallis Swindle and grew up in Jonesboro. Jimmy spent his early adult life teaching Kei Shin Kan Karate before beginning a career driving hauling trucks. He met...

James "Kelly" Beasley

James "Kelly" Beasley

Feb 13, 2026

James Kelly Beasley, age 66, passed away peacefully Friday, February 13, 2026 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Kelly was born on May 2, 1959, in Anniston, Alabama, and grew up in Ashdown, Arkansas. He graduated from the University of Arkansas and spent his career as an insurance agent for Farm Bureau Insurance. Kelly lived in Little Rock, Arkansas, for most of his adult...

Peggy Kelso

Peggy Kelso

Feb 12, 2026

Peggy A. Kelso, 86, of Jonesboro, departed this life on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at her home.

She was born on September 22, 1939, in Jonesboro to Nathan and Faye Caldwell Atkinson. As a young child, Peggy moved to Lepanto, where she would eventually meet and marry the love of her life, Wayne Kelso. They were united in marriage in 1959...

Philip John Murphy

Philip John Murphy

Feb 11, 2026

Philip John Murphy, 74, of Lake City departed this life on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born May 16, 1951, in East St. Louis to the late Lewis and Marjorie Murphy.

Philip was a faithful member of Blessed Sacrament Church. He found great joy in woodworking and spending time with animals, often helping raise and...

Ricky Maxwell

Ricky Maxwell

Feb 10, 2026

Rick Dewayne Maxwell, 72, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at his home. He was born on November 18, 1953, in Jonesboro to Gerald and Hazel Maxwell.

Rick worked as an airplane mechanic in the agricultural industry, a career that perfectly matched his love for anything mechanical. He truly enjoyed working with his hands and could...

Sharon Ann Turner

Sharon Ann Turner

Feb 7, 2026

Sharon Ann Turner born February 10, 1942, to parents Thomas Blythe and Christina Faye (Carr) Blythe. 

She was proceeded in death by her parents, her oldest son Richard Turner and husband James Turner. 

She is survived by her youngest son Scott Turner, his wife Tracie Evans-Turner, Grandkids, Angel Redinger, her husband Nathan, Angel's mother, Kelly Redinger and Stephen Turner. Great grandchildren, Jason...

Lloyd "Bud" Gayle Montgomery

Lloyd "Bud" Gayle Montgomery

Feb 7, 2026

Lloyd “Bud” Gayle Montgomery, 89, of Bono passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Lakeside Nursing Center. He was born September 21, 1936 in Bono to the late Edward Lee and Emma Dora Montgomery. Lloyd was of the Baptist faith and was an Army veteran. He owned and operated a business transporting and setting up mobile homes for most of...

Theresa Elizabeth Whitley

Theresa Elizabeth Whitley

Feb 6, 2026

Theresa Whitley, 60, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born on October 25, 1965, in Jonesboro where she lived her entire life. She raised and cared for many fur babies and had numerous friends and family members who loved her for her enduring care and concern for those who needed...