Obituaries

Gwen Shreve

Gwen Shreve

Dec 22, 2025

Gwen Shreve, 69, of Lake City, died Monday, December 22, 2025, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was born in Newport to Cecil and June Horn. She had lived in Lake City since 2018, moving there from Weiner in 1994. She was an active member of the Weiner First Assembly of God Church and served as the church secretary for...

Sandra Kay Deeds

Sandra Kay Deeds

Nov 14, 2025

Sandra Kay Deeds, age 84, passed away on November 14, 2025, at the Phil & Flo Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on November 4, 1941, in Hammon, Oklahoma, to Dee and Catharine Clark.

Sandra grew up as the oldest of five children and helped care for her younger siblings. Her family later moved to Stilwell, Oklahoma, where...

Joyce Box

Joyce Box

Dec 23, 2025

Ruby Joyce Box, age 94, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 23rd, in her daughter's home surrounded by family. She was born August 18th, 1931, in Lake City, Arkansas. Joyce was beloved by all who knew her, and she was irrefutably kind and patient to stranger and friend alike. She found her life's fulfillment teaching fifth grade at Valley...

Linda Ly Bradley

Linda Ly Bradley

Dec 17, 2025

A full obituary will be posted soon.

A visitation will be held on Monday, December 29, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Emerson Memorial Chapel. A celebration of life will begin at 2:00 p.m.

Fred Yawn

Fred Yawn

Dec 20, 2025

Fred Yawn, age 96, of Jonesboro, AR, passed away peacefully on December 20th, surrounded by the family members he loved most deeply.

Born on June 8, 1929, Fred lived a long life full of character, faith, and just the right amount of stubbornness. Known affectionately for being feisty, Fred had a strong personality, a quick wit, and a way of keeping...

David Miller

David Miller

Dec 20, 2025

David Charles Miller, 67, of Pine Bluff, passed from this life on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Little Rock.David was born on July 13, 1958, in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Willard and Verna Miller. 

He was of the Baptist belief.He was a member of Jacob Brump Lodge #160, Scottish Rite Valley of Little Rock and Sahara Shrine Temple...

Larry McNamara

Larry McNamara

Dec 18, 2025

Dr. Larry Dwayne McNamara, 85, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on December 18, 2025. Born February 3, 1940, in Hartford, Arkansas, Larry grew up in a coal-mining family and learned the value of hard work early in life.

A master printer turned optometrist, Larry earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston and practiced for 45 years in...

Nancy C. Halbrook

Nancy C. Halbrook

Dec 18, 2025

Nancy Robbins Halbrook, 77, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, December 18, 2025, at NEA Baptist Hospital. Nancy was known for being a witty friend to many and a daughter, wife, sister, and aunt to her family. She was a musician, teacher, church worker, and accountant who contributed to her community for 77 years.

She leaves behind a grieving husband, James Halbrook, who...

Baby Autumn Remy Robinson

Baby Autumn Remy Robinson

Dec 17, 2025

Baby Autumn Remy Robinson, 2-month-old baby of Zackeytric Robinson and Makinly Tucker, went to her Heavenly reward on December 17, 2025. She was born in Jonesboro on October 11, 2025.

In addition to her parents who reside in the home, she is survived by her brother, Kaedyn Robinson; also of the home; maternal grandparents, Randi Tucker of Jonesboro and Deamicus Lauderdale...

Lana Norton

Lana Norton

Dec 16, 2025

Lana Lee Norton, 80, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.

She was born on July 7, 1945, in Oak Park, Illinois, to the late Haynes and Charlotte Dozier. Lana was an exquisite seamstress and a fantastic knitter who often created her own designs and patterns for clothing. Her...

Gladys Marie Murphy

Gladys Marie Murphy

Dec 14, 2025

Gladys Marie Murphy, 87, of Lake City passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born May 27, 1938 in Lake City to the late Jack and Clifford Despain.

Gladys retired from George Jackson Community Mental Health Center after several years of service. She enjoyed gardening and flowers, but most of all spending time with her...

Carlo Jay McClurge

Carlo Jay McClurge

Dec 13, 2025

Carlo Jay McClurge, 48, of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at his home. He was born August 20, 1977 to James and Luceal McClurge, in Elaine, Arkansas.

He graduated from Central High School in Helena, AR. Carlo was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses March 4, 2023. He was a faithful member of the East Congregation of...

Cody Lyn Crowell

Cody Lyn Crowell

Dec 13, 2025

Cody Lyn Crowell, 29, of Jonesboro passed from this life Saturday December 13, 2025 at his home. He was born May 13, 1996 in Branson, Missouri to David Crowell and Shanna Kellett.

Cody has lived in Northeast Arkansas for the last 17 years having previously lived in Thayer, Missouri, and attended Brookland High School where he was on the very first...

Dr. Kenneth "Ken" Wright Lovern

Dr. Kenneth "Ken" Wright Lovern

Dec 12, 2025

We lovingly remember Dr. Kenneth Wright Lovern, who was born on September 16, 1936, in Hartford, Connecticut, and was raised in Dothan, Alabama, where the values that shaped his life first took root. Kenneth passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, surrounded by love.

Kenneth was a man of deep integrity, quiet strength, and unwavering devotion to his...

Chief Larry J Holmes

Chief Larry J Holmes

Dec 12, 2025

Chief Larry J. Holmes, ADC (AW), 73 years of age, passed on December 12, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR.

Chief Holmes was born on August 30, 1952, in Jonesboro, AR, to the late James (Chester) and Etta (Elizabeth) Holmes of Harrisburg, AR. He came from a large family; he was the sixth of 13...

Christy Lynn Dycus

Christy Lynn Dycus

Dec 10, 2025

Christy Lynn Dycus, 70, entered her Heavenly home Dec. 10, 2025, at The Springs of Jonesboro after a lengthy illness. She was born June 16, 1955, a daughter of the late Jimmy Rogers and Virginia Blake Rogers.

Christy was a Westside High School graduate. She attended LaVera’s Beauty School and was a licensed beautician. She loved collecting dolls and playing the...

Bobby Neal Hankins

Bobby Neal Hankins

Dec 10, 2025

Bobby Neal, 82, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at his home. He was born December 8, 1943, in Shoffner, Arkansas, to the late Robert and Nina Hankins. Bobby grew up in Newport and later graduated from Arkansas State University with a degree in business finance. He began his banking career after college, working in several communities including...

Koni Lynn Woodson

Koni Lynn Woodson

Dec 9, 2025

Koni Lynn Woodson, 53, of Jonesboro, formerly of Memphis, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born January 3, 1972, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Billy Woodson and Carla Stroud. Koni grew up in Walnut Ridge and later lived in several places before settling in the Jonesboro area. She enjoyed gardening, plants, music,...

Terry Lee Coleman

Terry Lee Coleman

Dec 9, 2025

Terry Lee Coleman, 67, of Jonesboro, passed away on December 9, 2025, at Ridgecrest Health & Rehab. Terry was born in Jonesboro on May 24, 1958, to the late Doris Crawford and Vernon Coleman. In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Vernon and Minnie Crawford; paternal grandparents, Floyd and Effie Coleman; brother, Tracy...

Lila Ruth Benson

Lila Ruth Benson

Dec 9, 2025

Lila Ruth Benson, 84, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Tuesday December 9, 2025 at her home. She was born April 3, 1941 in Buffalo, Kansas to the late Harold and Doris Puckett.

Lila was raised in Kansas and was one of eleven children. In 1974, Lila and her husband Donald moved to Jonesboro. In 1975, they opened the first...