Obituaries
William "Bo" Bogard
Jan 11, 2026
William “Bo” Bogard, 88, of Jonesboro, died Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Elvis Presley Trauma Center in Memphis. He had lived in Jonesboro since 2000, moving here from Rockford, Illinois. He was of the Baptist belief. He was born in McClelland, Arkansas on December 11, 1937, to William Elwood Bogard Sr and Oma Bogard. Bo retired from J. L....
Marie M. Chastain
Jan 11, 2026
Marie Chastain, 92, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed from this life on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
She was born on September 8, 1933, in Little Brown, Arkansas, to the late Dallas and May Niswonger. She was married to her husband, Donald Chastain, on July 7, 1951.
Marie was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She loved her family and enjoyed socializing with...
Robert Joseph Brasfield
Jan 1, 2026
Robert Joseph Brasfield, 43, of Jonesboro, departed this life into his Savior’s arms on January 1, 2026 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born in St. Charles, Illinois on October 29, 1982 to Gene and Mary Lou Brasfield.
A 2001 graduate of Jonesboro High School, Robert earned a scholarship enrolling him in the Heat, Air, and Refrigeration...
Emma Gene (Barton) Buzick
Jan 13, 2026
Emma Gene (Barton) Buzick, of Bella Vista Arkansas, passed away at the age of 96 on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the home of her daughter Lizabeth (McClish) Lottmann and son-in-law Juergen Lottmann, in Bella Vista. She was born August 2, 1929 in Jonesboro.
Emma was the youngest daughter of Demetra Parrish Barton and Frank Barton.
Emma earned her Bachelor’s Degree from...
Scott Anthony York
Jan 15, 2026
Scott Anthony York, age 63, of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, passed away after a life marked by service, dedication, and creativity. He was born June 17, 1962, in West Memphis, Arkansas. Scott was preceded in death by his parents, JoAnn Elder and Gene York. He was also deeply influenced and loved by his close stepfather, Homer Smith, who played an important role...
Hunter Smith
Jan 15, 2026
Jared “Hunter” Smith, 29, of Trumann passed from this life on Thursday, January 15, 2026. He was born on August 16, 1996 in Blytheville to Jerry McMahon and Pam Smith.
Hunter was a Christian and attended Church of God in Marked Tree. He was proud of his education, earning two associate degrees from Arkansas State University—one in Computer Repair and Networking...
James "Jimmy" Taylor Grisham
Jan 13, 2026
James “Jimmy” Taylor Grisham, 81, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, at his home.
Born on February 23, 1944, in Memphis, TN to Cecil and Juanita Grisham, Jimmy spent most of his life in Bay, Arkansas. At just ten years old, he climbed onto a tractor and, true to his nature, never truly got off until his...
Florene Dixon
Jan 11, 2026
Florene Dent Dixon of Jonesboro passed away on January 11, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her children. She was born on April 25, 1929, to the late Alfred and Edith Dent in the Annieville Community near Imboden, Arkansas. She moved to her home on Mount Carmel Road in 1947 and enjoyed being a part of the Valley View Community....
Carroll Dacus
Jan 10, 2026
William “Carroll” Dacus
William “Carroll” Dacus, 91, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at his home with his family by his side. He was born on April 11, 1934, in Jonesboro to the late Luster and Alva Dacus.
At a young age, Carroll became an ordained deacon alongside his brother, Leonard. He faithfully served as a deacon...
Donnie Davis
Jan 10, 2026
Donnie Davis, 71, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and friends on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Donnie lived the first 67 years of his life in Bay before moving to Jonesboro. He graduated from Bay High School in 1972. Immediately after graduation, he began working at Aycock Pontiac as a mechanic before opening Donnie’s Auto...
Robert Max Durham
Jan 8, 2026
Robert Max Durham, 89, of Lynn passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born May 5, 1936 in Strawberry to the late Everette and Beulah Durham. Max was a graduate of Strawberry High School and a member of Strawberry Church of Christ.
Max retired after 40 years of employment with Vulcan Corporation. He also owned...
James Conley Grimes
Jan 8, 2026
James Conley Grimes, born August 17, 1943 to Conley Grimes and LouVetta Fowler Grimes passed this life peacefully on January 8th, 2026 at the age of 82, surrounded by his loving daughters.
James spent his life serving his community on the city council and serving multiple positions in the church. James was of the Methodist belief. James dedicated his life to...
Greg Reesor
Jan 6, 2026
Gregory Isaac Reesor, 65, of Jonesboro passed from this life, after a lengthy illness, on Tuesday January 6, 2026 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. Greg was born August 16, 1960 in Jonesboro and lived in Jonesboro most of his life. He was a 1978 graduate of Nettleton High School and enjoyed hunting, golfing, and cheering on the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Greg is...
Melinda Peals
Jan 5, 2026
Melinda Peals, 78, of West Memphis, died January 5, 2026 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, AR.
No services have been scheduled at this time.
Bernice M. Kilough
Jan 5, 2026
Bernice M. Kilough, 90, of Pocahontas, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, January 5, 2026. She moved from Dalton, Arkansas about three years ago to Pocahontas. She was born in Bay, Arkansas on September 30, 1935, to William “Bill” and Annie Marie Stamp. Bernice was a member of the COGWA (Church of God Worldwide Association) church where...
Davy Johnathan Lisk Sr
Jan 5, 2026
Davy Johnathan Lisk Sr., 53, of Lunsford, passed away on January 5, 2026, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Davy was born in Paragould on October 18, 1972, to Peggy Lisk and the late James Lisk. In addition to his father, Davy was preceded in death by his brother, James Lisk; sister, Sharron Bell; and granddaughters,...
Bobby Dean Birdsell
Jan 5, 2026
Bobby Dean “Laughing Bob” Birdsell, 68, of Jonesboro, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born February 3, 1957 in Jonesboro to the late C.B. and Aline Birdsell.
Bobby was of the Pentecostal belief. He worked for Haywood, Kenward, Bare and Associates for 15 years before joining Hytrol, where he retired after 20 years of...
Bernard Simpson Sr
Jan 4, 2026
Bernard Simpson Sr., 88, of Vilonia, peacefully passed from this life on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Heritage Living Center in Conway. He was born August 10th, 1937, in the Big Creek Community of Arkansas to the late Guy and Elmira Simpson.
Bernard grew up in Brookland Arkansas with two brothers and sisters. He met his future wife, Edna, through working...
Sherry Ann Masner
Jan 4, 2026
Sherry Ann Masner, 80 years of age, passed on January 4, 2026, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital.
Sherry was born on August 4,1945, in Leachville, Arkansas to the late Virgil Sydney and Ruth Marshall Johnson. She was a 1963 graduate of Leachville High School and attended Arkansas State College.
Sherry was a natural entrepreneur. She owned and operated Sherry’s Hang Ups, a...
Ernest Hugh Shumake
Jan 3, 2026
Ernest Hugh Shumake was born on November 22, 1935 to Asie Ernest “Hoss” Shumake and Lila Mae Payne Shumake in Roopville, Georgia, the sixth of eight children. He passed from this life on January 3, 2026.
After graduating high school Ernest enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving his country in Korea and learning telegraph skills. Upon leaving the Air...
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