Obituaries
Eula Merle Simpson
Jul 15, 2026
Eula Merle Simpson, of Germantown, Tennessee, entered the presence of her Heavenly Father on July 15, 2026, at the age of 101.
She was born on January 1, 1925, in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, to Charles Harris Wiman and Maud Merle Walker Wiman.
Eula spent the early years of her life in Peru where her father was a missionary. During the family's adventurous...
June Dixon Horne
Jul 19, 2026
June Dixon Horne, age 78, of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
June lived a life defined by faith, service, and love. A devoted member of Cathedral Baptist Church, her faith guided the way she cared for others and the way she lived each day.
She dedicated 36 years to the Valley...
Elizabeth Hope Rook
Jul 14, 2026
Elizabeth Hope Riley Rook, age 48, of Black Oak, Arkansas, gained her angel wings on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. She was an amazing mom to her son, Gavin Rook. He was her heart and soul. She was born to Donald Riley and Patsy Davis Riley on November 27, 1977 at the home of her maternal grandmother in Lake City.
She loved...
Ruby Pauline Robison
Jul 20, 2026
Ruby Pauline Robison, 88, of Lake City passed from this life on Monday July 20, 2026 at her home. She was born December 13, 1937 in Owl City, Arkansas to the late Stephen and Faye Marshall.
Ruby was a member of 1st Assembly of God in Lake City and enjoyed hummingbirds, orchids, and planting trees.
In addition to her parents, Ruby is...
Jackie Cobb
Jul 14, 2026
Jacq'Ulene "Jackie" Cobb, 61, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in Memphis. She was born on April 8, 1965, in Forrest City to the late Clifford and Cora Cobb.
Jackie found her greatest joy in spending time with her family, creating lasting memories with her children and loved ones. She had a passion for cooking and was known...
Alice Kiech Whistle
Jul 16, 2026
Alice Kiech Whistle, 97 years of age, died at her residence in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on Thursday morning July 16. She was born in Jonesboro to Lyle D. Kiech and Louise Coger Kiech.
She was a devoted daughter and sister. Her older sister, Virginia Kiech Laird of Jonesboro, predeceased her. They were closely bonded all their lives.
Alice was a lifelong member of...
Jonathan "Jon" Bowlin
Jul 21, 2026
Jonathan “Jon” Bowlin, 52, a lifetime resident of Jonesboro died Monday, July 21, 2026, at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born to Randy Bowlin and Sheila Bowlin on April 26, 1974, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was of the Christian belief. He enjoyed working of older vehicles, which was first on his hobby list, but fishing came in at a...
Carolyn Love Fry
Jul 9, 2026
Carolyn Love Fry, age 66, passed away on July 9, 2026, at CHRISTUS St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana, Texas. She was born on June 8, 1960, in Plainview, Texas, to Mary Ruth McCourt Love and Antone "Bud" Love. During her childhood, she lived in Texas, Utah, and eventually Arkansas, where she proudly graduated from Lake City High School as a...
Amanda Kay Arford
Jul 14, 2026
Amanda Kay Arford, 43, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center Regional Medical ICU after a courageous battle with a long illness.
Amanda was born on May 30, 1983, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, to Charlie and Cathy Johnson. She graduated from Evening Shade High School with the Class of 2001 before attending Arkansas...
Gary Sartin
Jul 6, 2026
Gary Sartin, 66, of Jonesboro died Monday, July 6, 2026, at his home. A lifetime resident, he was born in Jonesboro on January 7, 1960, to Anuel and Thelma Jean Sartin. He worked for the City of Jonesboro for over 34 years. He was a member of Community Fellowship Church. Gary had rededicated his life to Christ and his church...
Roger Lee Scott
Jul 20, 2026
Roger Lee Scott, 93, of Jonesboro, died Monday, July 20, 2026, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was a lifetime resident of Jonesboro. He was born in Mountain View, Missouri on December 31, 1932, to Dean and Nora Scott. He was the owner of Scott Plumbing. He served his country in the U. S. Air Force. Roger...
Jacob Lee
Jul 12, 2026
Jacob Lee, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026, in Jonesboro at the age of 17. He was born on January 16, 2009.
Jacob was of the Christian faith and was a young man whose kind heart, unique personality, and unwavering determination left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. Though his time on earth was far...
Fay Kaner
Jul 11, 2026
Fay Levy Kaner, 88, died Saturday, July 11, 2026, in Oxford, MS. She lived most of her life in Michigan, growing up on a farm outside Yale, MI, and later spending much of her adult life in Detroit and Livonia. She fiercely loved her family. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her passion.
Survivors include her daughter, Marcie Levy; son, Paul Levy...
Ferne Culpepper Presley
Jul 10, 2026
Ferne Culpepper Presley, 94 of Collierville, Tennessee, formerly of Jonesboro, Arkansas, entered into her heavenly home July 10, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born June 24, 1932 in York, Alabama to Lenard and Earlyene Culpepper.
Ferne’s life was a life of compassion and service. Following graduation from York High School, where she was active in band and Civic clubs,...
Mildred Louise Minker
Jul 10, 2026
Mildred Louise Minker, 68, of Marion, passed away on July 10, 2026, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.
All services will be private.
Dewey Lee Wilson
Jul 8, 2026
Dewey Lee Wilson Jr., 66, of Wynne, passed away at his home on July 8, 2026. Dewey was born in Trumann on March 9, 1960, to the late Dewey Sr. and Sadie Littles. In addition to his parents, Dewey was preceded in death by his sisters, Kay Armstrong, Elizabeth Wilson, and Carol Pinner; his son, Anthony Lee Wilson; and his...
Christina Marie Lopez
Jul 7, 2026
Christina Marie (Webster) Lopez, 49, of Brookland, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2026 in her sleep.
She was born October 7, 1976in Memphis, TN to Jimmy Ray Webster and Carla Sue Hotchkiss.
She was raised in California and moved back to Arkansas as an adult with her daughter, Canisha. She was a CNA for many years and treated her patients as...
Sarah Jean Hicks
Jul 6, 2026
Sarah Jean Hicks, 60, of Jonesboro, passed away on July 6, 2026, at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was born in Jonesboro on July 7, 1965, to the late James and Peggy Taylor. In addition to her parents, Sarah is preceded in death by her brother Russell Taylor and one sister, Darlene Fields
Sarah was born and raised in Northeast Arkansas, spending...
Christopher Keith Ratley
Jul 3, 2026
Christopher “Chris” Keith Ratley, our loving husband, father, pastor, and friend, finished his spiritual marathon and ran into the arms of our Savior on Friday, July 3rd, 2026. Chris was born on May 5, 1971 in Magnolia, AR. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sara “Nana” and Morris “Papa” Ratley, and his brother, David Ratley.
Chris attended Heber Springs...
Marian Jo Wicker
Jul 1, 2026
Marian Jo Nixon Wicker, age 90, passed away July 1, 2026 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born November 28, 1935 in Scotts Hill, TN to the late Lester and Jocie Nix Nixon.
Jo was a homemaker and longtime member of First Free Will Baptist Church in Jonesboro. She enjoyed spending time outside in her flower gardens. In addition to...
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