Obituaries

Nona Joyce Tolbert

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...

Eric Lewis Johnson

Eric Lewis Johnson

Mar 9, 2026

Eric Lewis Johnson, 49, of Cash, departed this life on March 9, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 23, 1976, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Robert Lewis and Patricia Johnson.

Eric was a graduate of Westside High School, Class of 1994. He was a dedicated member for over 20 years of Valley Ridge Baptist...

Ben Richard Ridenour

Ben Richard Ridenour

Mar 12, 2026

Ben Richard Ridenour, 85, of Jonesboro passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born October 12, 1940 in Clinton, Tennessee to the late Newman and Hazel Ridenour.

Mr. Ridenour proudly served his country in the United States Navy for four years as a radio operator, a role for which he was greatly...

Patricia Ann Welch

Patricia Ann Welch

Mar 12, 2026

Patricia Ann Welch, 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.

She was born on August 26, 1943, in Egypt, Arkansas, to the late Randolph and Lillian Jones. Patricia spent many years working as a machine operator at Hytrol, where she dedicated nearly 30 years before retiring. She was known for her strong...

Norman Phillips

Norman Phillips

Mar 13, 2026

Charles Norman Phillips, 82, from Leachville, and a longtime resident of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on March 13, 2026, at Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born on February 18, 1944, in Leachville, Arkansas to the late Leanard Phillips and Roine Zumwalt. Charles was of Baptist belief. Charles and his late wife of 35 years Sharron lived in Manila Arkansas...

Amanda Bishop

Amanda Bishop

Mar 13, 2026

Amanda Maria Bishop, 58, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Friday, March 13, 2026, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born on June 10, 1967, in Jonesboro to Ruben Hinton and Teresa Young.

Amanda graduated from Westside High School in 1986. She was a private person who cherished her small circle of close friends and loved...

Pat Strickland

Pat Strickland

Mar 9, 2026

Patricia (Pat) Deck Strickland of Cherokee Village Arkansas received her heavenly wings at home on Monday, March 9, 2026. Pat was born on March 17th, 1945, to Bernie Austin and Betty Jo Deck in Detroit Michigan.

Pat's bucket list had a hole in it that could never be filled. She loved to travel with her husband Bill (53 years) and enjoyed...

Rena Rodgers

Rena Rodgers

Mar 8, 2026

Elrena Rodgers, 101, a longtime resident of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on March 8, 2026, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital.

She was born on March 6, 1925, in Light, Arkansas to the late Telfer and Gladys Garner. Rena was of Baptist belief and was a long-time member of Prospect Missionary Baptist Church. Rena and her late husband Frank owned a Borden...

Dorothy James Cullison

Dorothy James Cullison

Mar 8, 2026

Dorothy James Cullison, 86, of Jonesboro, departed this life on March 8, 2026, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born on July 4, 1939, in Black Rock, Arkansas, to Virgil and Ollie Robertson.

Dorothy had been a resident of Jonesboro for the past 30 years and previously lived in Cash. She was a devoted homemaker...

Nancy Ella Dudley

Nancy Ella Dudley

Mar 8, 2026

Nancy Ella Taylor Dudley, 83, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026. Nancy grew up on a large farm that her great grandfather acquired in the small community of Lunsford, Arkansas. Nancy is a direct descendant of A.F. Taylor, pioneer, Confederate soldier, and one of the first men to blaze a trail into what is currently known...

Stacy Dwayne Passmore

Stacy Dwayne Passmore

Mar 7, 2026

Stacy Dwayne Passmore, 54, of Bono passed from this life on Saturday March 7, 2026 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born June 22, 1971 in Walnut Ridge to Lester and Shirley Passmore.

Stacy has lived in the Bono area all of his life and was of the Catholic faith. He was a graduate of Westside High School. After high...

Nancy Kaye Perry

Nancy Kaye Perry

Mar 6, 2026

Nancy Kaye Perry, 75, of Jonesboro, formerly of St. Charles, Illinois, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born August 30, 1950, in Elgin, Illinois, to the late Lawrence and Mabel McGowen. Nancy was a Christian of the Baptist faith.

She worked for Frolic Footwear for over 20 years before later in life becoming a...

Judy K. Hass

Judy K. Hass

Mar 5, 2026

Judy K. Hass, 77, a lifetime resident of Jonesboro died Thursday, March 5, 2026, at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born in Jonesboro on June 9, 1948, to Fred and Thelma Trusty. She was a member of Fairview Missionary Baptist Church for over 44 years where not only did she play the piano and sing, but in later years...

Misty Dawn George

Misty Dawn George

Mar 4, 2026

In the peaceful predawn hours with the birds singing sweetly outside her window, Misty George, age 50, went to sleep and woke up in her Savior’s arms on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.

Born, Misty Dawn Chappel, on December 15, 1975, she lived her life in Jonesboro, AR. She had always cut the hair...

Edwin Michael Dickson

Edwin Michael Dickson

Mar 4, 2026

Edwin Michael “Mike” Dickson, 73, of Jonesboro departed this life on March 4, 2026, in Jonesboro.

He was born December 13, 1952, in Jonesboro to the late Edwin Graham Dickson and Paula Sue Dickson. He graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1971.

Mike was well known around downtown Jonesboro for his musical talents and friendly personality. He loved sharing music with others...

Barbara Ann Lewallen

Barbara Ann Lewallen

Mar 4, 2026

Barbara Ann Lewallen, 83, of Trumann passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born August 4, 1942, in Washington, D.C., to the late John Rankin and Mary Ellen Tackett Rankin.

Barbara was a graduate of Arkansas State University, where she earned her master’s degree in education. After receiving her degree, she taught...

Ruth Ann Jefferies

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...

Merryaddis Elizabeth Widgeon

Merryaddis Elizabeth Widgeon

Mar 4, 2026

Merryaddis Elizabeth Widgeon, 72, of Jonesboro, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born on November 23, 1953 in Carpentersville, Illinois to John and Mary Ortman.

Merry enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading, and visiting with her friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Widgeon, and several brothers and...

Lois Brewer

Lois Brewer

Mar 4, 2026

Lois Brewer, 82, of Jonesboro, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born on September 11, 1943 to Willie Smith and Nova Windford Smith.

Lois was raised in the Bono area and was a lifetime resident of Northeast Arkansas. She was of the Baptist faith and loved spending time outside –...

Lorraine Sharon Orr

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...