Obituaries
Genaro Jerez
Mar 1, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Genaro Jerez, who passed on March 1, 2026. He was 76 years old.
Genaro was a father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He is survived by his beloved children: Agustina, Santiago, Felix, Angustia(deceased), Jaco, Noel, Noemi, Alexander, Abel(deceased), Berlin, Yanibel, and Jatnna. He was preceded in death by his parents, Miguel and Anacelia Jerez....
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...
Rex Bradley "Brad" Reed
Mar 2, 2026
Rex Bradley “Brad” Reed, 52, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on March 2, 2026, in Jonesboro, surrounded by his loving family. Brad was born on January 24, 1974, the youngest son of Luevene Irene Meredith Hill and Roosevelt Reed Sr., both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Janet Lynn Washington, uncle...
Robert Bradford Ballew
Mar 1, 2026
Robert “Bobby” Bradford Ballew, age 68, of Jonesboro, Arkansas went to meet the Lord on Sunday, March 1 , 2026.
Visitation will be held at Emerson Funeral Home in Jonesboro, Arkansas on Thursday, March 5 from 5 to 7pm. Graveside services will be held Friday, March 6 , at Memorial Park Cemetery in Memphis, Tennessee at 1:30 pm. Jay Jacobs of...
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...
Dan L. Trevathan
Mar 1, 2026
Dan L. Trevathan, 77, of Jonesboro, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born on June 22, 1948 in Jonesboro to Denver and Ola Rea Trevathan.
Dan was a proud 1966 graduate of Jonesboro High School. He continued his education at Arkansas State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Business...
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...
Terry "Big Boy" Anderson
Feb 28, 2026
Terry Dwayne “Big Boy” Anderson, 53, of Springfield, IL, passed away on February 28, 2026, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Terry was born in Jonesboro on June 19, 1972, to Robbie Mae and Nathaniel Anderson Sr. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lawerence and Callie Anderson; maternal grandparents, Willie May McGee and Agnes Fowler; nephews, Darrel Jackson and...
Ruth Ann Jefferies
Mar 4, 2026
Ruth Ann Jefferies passed away at home on March 4th, 2026, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Ruth Ann was born on June 1st, 1950, to Isaac and Lorene Jefferies in Brinkley, Arkansas. She grew up in Brinkley and attended Arkansas State University, graduating with a bachelor's degree in music education in 1972. She was an outstanding flute and piano musician. She married...
Lorraine Sharon Orr
Mar 4, 2026
Lorraine Sharon Orr, 81, of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday March 4, 2026 at The Cottages of Belle Meade in Paragould. She was born October 31, 1944 in Long Island, New York to the late Mary Dayton and Elwood Dayton Sr.
Lorraine spent her childhood growing up in Long Island, New York but has lived in Arkansas for 60 years...
Lois Brewer
Mar 4, 2026
A full obituary will be posted soon.
A visitation will be held on Monday, March 9, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Emerson Funeral Home in Jonesboro. A graveside service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery.
Edna Jane Simpson
Mar 2, 2026
Edna Jane Simpson, 87, of Vilonia, peacefully passed from this life on Monday, March 2nd, 2026, at Heritage Living Center in Conway. She was born January 4th, 1939 in Caraway, Arkansas to the late James Ernest Lucas and Anna Pearl (Jones).
She met her future husband, Bernard, through working in the cotton fields together. They quickly fell in love and were...
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...
Nona Joyce Tolbert
Mar 1, 2026
Nona Tolbert, 77, of Jonesboro passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026 at her home. She was born August 26, 1948 in Brookland to the late Wiley and Evelyn Gray. Nona worked for St. Bernards Medical Center for almost 40 years before retiring as a Registered Nurse Practitioner. Nona enjoyed traveling and spending time with family.
In addition to her parents, Nona...
Merryaddis Elizabeth Widgeon
Mar 4, 2026
A full obituary will be posted soon.
All services are private at this time.
Margaret Maloney
Mar 2, 2026
Margaret Ann Maloney, 87, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Monday, March 2, 2026.
She was born on October 19, 1938, in Jonesboro to the late Rufus and Opal Tippen. Margaret dedicated many years of service to NEA Baptist Hospital, working at both hospital locations and continuing her work until the age of 78. She was known for her strong...
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...
Regina Faye Erwin
Feb 26, 2026
Regina Faye Erwin, 86, of Jonesboro, departed this life on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 21, 1940, in Light, Arkansas, to the late Walter and Nancy Lands.
Regina was a faithful member of Southwest Church of Christ. Her faith and devotion to her church family were central to her...
Joy Kay Gibbons
Feb 26, 2026
Joy Kay Gibbons, 70, of Jonesboro, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026. She was born on May 4, 1955 in Millington, Tennessee to Johnny Delashmit and Martha “Grace” (Williams) Delashmit.
A longtime resident of Jonesboro, Joy worked as a bookkeeper in the family business, J. Gibbons Construction. She was of the Baptist belief and enjoyed dancing and listening to music....
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...
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