Obituaries

James R. McKinney

James R. McKinney

Sep 27, 2026

Chief Master Sergeant James R. McKinney, USAF, Retired, 91, of Jonesboro, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born September 15, 1935 in Pocahontas to the late Russell and Alma McKinney.

James proudly served 25 years in the United States Air Force and retired at the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. During...

Dr. Charles E. "Pete" Kemp

Dr. Charles E. "Pete" Kemp

Oct 1, 2026

Charles E. “Pete” Kemp, M.D., 97, of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2026, at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born September 29, 1929, in Trumann to the late Alice Sorrell Kemp and Charles Emmett Kemp. Pete was a beloved physician, community leader, civil rights advocate, devoted husband and partner, loving father and grandfather, loyal friend, practical joker, and...

David Michael Wolf

David Michael Wolf

Oct 1, 2026

David Michael Wolf, 78, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2026, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, surrounded by family.

David was born on December 31, 1947, in Detroit, MI, to the late Ronald and Norma Johnson Wolf. He is survived by his beloved wife, Glenda Poppe Wolf; his son, Kris Wolf and wife Jill of Jonesboro;...

Debra Jean Jones

Debra Jean Jones

Oct 1, 2026

Debra Jean Jones, affectionately known as “Debbie” of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the age of 76.

Debbie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend whose life was centered around people she loved and her faith in Jesus. She was a woman with a kind heart, a creative spirit, and a love for her...

Doris Rogers

Doris Rogers

Sep 29, 2026

Doris H. Rogers of Jonesboro left this world on September 29, 2026 to be with Jesus in her Heavenly home. She was born on September 10, 1929 in Lake City to John E. Hooper and Maribell S. Hooper.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Charlie C. Rogers of Pocahontas, whom she married in 1948.

She is survived...

Lorrie Ann Randolph

Lorrie Ann Randolph

Oct 2, 2026

Lorrie Ann Randolph, 62, of Trumann passed from this life on Friday, October 2, 2026 at St Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born September 19, 1964.

Lorrie has lived in Trumann for the last 10 years after having previously lived in Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Florida. Lorrie enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially fishing, camping, boating, and riding motorcycles. She had...

Glenda Leoda Romine

Glenda Leoda Romine

Oct 2, 2026

Glenda Leoda (Burke) Romine, 86, of Jonesboro, departed from this life on Friday, October 2, 2026. She was born August 18, 1940, in Harrisburg to the late Hollis Edmond Burke and Beulah Corine (Wiseman) Burke. She was united in marriage to Ed Romine on September 20, 1957.

In addition to her parents, Glenda was preceded in death by a son, Allan...

Thomas Paul Butler

Thomas Paul Butler

Oct 1, 2026

Thomas Paul Butler, of Blytheville, Arkansas, passed away on October 1, 2026, at the age of 52. He was born on February 23, 1974, in Holdrege NE.



Thomas was a hard worker. He worked at Myers Ariel in Blytheville for 20 plus years helping with the spray planes and anything else that was needed. He took great pride in his work...

Sharron Butler

Sharron Butler

Sep 28, 2026

Sharron K. Butler, 66, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Monday, September 28, 2026, at Lakeside Nursing Center in Lake City. She was born on February 19, 1960, in Paragould. Sharron graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1979 and went on to work at Walmart for 32 years. She absolutely loved her job, and her coworkers became like family...

Patsy Stephens

Patsy Stephens

Sep 26, 2026

Patsy Ruth Higgins Stephens of Jonesboro passed away on September 26, 2026, at the age of 88.

Born July 16, 1938, Patsy was the youngest of nine children of C. H. and Jimmie Lou Higgins. She grew up in Nettleton and graduated from Nettleton High School in 1956. After graduation, she worked in the office at Pardew’s Department Store. She later...

Sally Ann Baker

Sally Ann Baker

Sep 26, 2026

Sally Ann Baker, 81, of Bono, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at her home. She was born on August 1, 1945 in Tupper Lake, New York to Medore Sauvie and Clara (LaGray) Sauvie.

Sally lived the last six years in Bono and spent many years living in Florida and New York. She was of the Roman Catholic faith. In...

Dovie Ann Goza

Dovie Ann Goza

Sep 26, 2026

Dovie Ann Goza, 82, departed this life on September 26, 2026, at NEA Hospital in Jonesboro. She was born on February 14, 1944 in Tullahoma, Tennessee, to Lee and Myrtle Golden, being the youngest of ten children.

Dovie was an exceptional homemaker, keeping her home spotless, making it feel warm and inviting, cooking for family and friends, and creating a welcome...

Debra "Debbie" Sue Tackett

Debra "Debbie" Sue Tackett

Sep 25, 2026

Debra Sue Tackett, known as Debbie to friends and family, was born on August 26, 1955, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to the late Virgil Lee Carter and Patricia Marie Carter.

We announced Debbie’s departure of life on September 25th, 2026. She was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, great grandmother, and friend. Debbie had a deep love and sense of loyalty...

Michelle Renee Davidson

Michelle Renee Davidson

Sep 25, 2026

Michelle Renee Davidson, 49, of Bay, passed away peacefully at her home on September 25, 2026, surrounded by family. Michelle was born in Paragould on August 14, 1977, to Linda Armstrong and the late J.D. Davidson. In addition to her father, Michelle is preceded in death by her grandparents, Norma and Cloyce Sparks, Larry and Nellie Copeland, and Wayne and...

Ruby Jewell Perkins

Ruby Jewell Perkins

Sep 24, 2026

Ruby Jewell Snyder Perkins, 84, of Jonesboro, entered heaven's gates September 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving children. She was born January 17, 1942, to Frances [Pete] and Otha Snyder in Weiner, Arkansas.

Never too many people at her table, Ms. Ruby welcomed everyone; serving her legendary biscuits, gravy, deviled eggs, and fried chicken for generations of family and friends. As...

Jerry Wilson Melton

Jerry Wilson Melton

Sep 24, 2026

Jerry Wilson Melton, 82, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, recently making his home in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro peacefully surrounded by the love of his family.

Jerry was a member of Encounter Church of God in Jonesboro. He was a man who enjoyed the simple things in life, especially anything involving racing,...

Roy Franklin Crawford, Jr.

Roy Franklin Crawford, Jr.

Sep 23, 2026

Roy Franklin Crawford Jr., 73, passed away at his home on September 23, 2026.

Roy was born January 22, 1953, in Wynne, Arkansas, to Roy Franklin Crawford Sr. and Frances (Stroupe) Crawford. He grew up in Vanndale, Arkansas, where he attended Vanndale Elementary School and later graduated from Cross County High School.

Early in life, Roy worked as a catfish farmer before...

John Stevens Posey

John Stevens Posey

Sep 22, 2026

John Stevens Posey, 77, of Jonesboro, Arkansas transitioned to eternal peace on September 22, 2026. He was born on October 19, 1948, in Paragould, Arkansas.

John was a beautiful and divine soul. If you ever had the privilege to encounter him, you were truly seen and treasured no matter who you are. John had a whimsical sense of humor and held...

James Garland Wood Jr.

James Garland Wood Jr.

Sep 22, 2026



James Garland Wood Jr., of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on September 22, 2026, at the age of 64. He was born on February 4, 1962, in Clermont, Florida, to the late James Garland Wood Sr. and Virginia Walker. James lived most of his life in Jonesboro, where he built a life surrounded by family, friends, and those he loved.

James was...

Donnie Lee Heagwood

Donnie Lee Heagwood

Sep 22, 2026

Donnie Lee Heagwood, 66, of Jonesboro, AR, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 after a battle with cancer and other health challenges.



Born on June 13, 1960 in Helena, Arkansas. Donnie Lee Heagwood was the son of Donald Heagwood & Wanda Nelson.



Lee loved playing football and baseball at Central High School and he was an avid Nascar fan.



After serving his...