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Porter Ralph Barnes
Aug 25, 2025
Jonesboro- Porter Ralph Barnes,103, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025, at Monette Manor. He was born in Bono, Arkansas, on December 27, 1921 to the late Luther Walker and Grace Chapel Barnes.
A man of Baptist faith, Ralph married the love of his life, Viola Browning, on May 19, 1943. They shared nearly seven decades together...
Sherry Lynn Bartlett
Aug 23, 2025
Sherry Lynn Bartlett entered her heavenly home on August 23, 2025, at St.Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.
She was born on February 25, 1952, in Newport, Arkansas, to the late Troy Elijah Crotts and Mattie Marie Hubbard Crotts.
She is survived by many relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held Friday, August 29,...
Fred L. Sitz
Aug 21, 2025
Fred L. Sitz, 93, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.
Born in Hardy, Arkansas, Â on February 24, 1932 to Homer and Pearl Sitz, Fred graduated from Hardy High School in 1949, where he served as FFA President. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration...
Shirley Mae Simpson
Aug 17, 2025
Shirley Collins Simpson of Jonesboro, formally of Pocahontas, passed away on August 17, 2025, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.
She was born to Glendon and Mary Christine Hufstedler Collins on July 19, 1939, in Pocahontas.
Shirley was a faithful member of Valley View Church of Christ in Jonesboro, where she was known as Grandma...
Gary Dean Bibb
Aug 17, 2025
Gary Dean Bibb, 62, died peacefully on August 17, 2025, at home on his family farm, surrounded by his wife, his many children and grandchildren, and his best friend Bill Courtney.
Gary was born September 6, 1962, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, to Billy and Wyeda Bibb. Gary began farming with his father when he was just a boy...
George Scott Hall
Aug 16, 2025
Dr. George Scott Hall departed this life on August 16 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR. He was born on July 21, 1943, in Batesville, AR to Ray H. Hall, Sr. and Kathleen Scott Hall.
He grew up in Jonesboro, attended Jonesboro Public Schools, and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in...
Joseph James Wilson
Aug 16, 2025
Mr. Joseph James Wilson Jr, of Harrisburg, departed this life Saturday, August 16, 2025, at  his home at the age of 60.
He was born February 10, 1965, in Oak Park IL, the son of Joseph Wilson Sr. and Patricia Hedge Wilson.
Joseph was a retired construction worker and an Army Veteran. He loved  his...
Terry Don Brimhall
Aug 15, 2025
Terry Don Brimhall, 73 of Benton, passed away at home surrounded by family on Friday August 15th, 2025. He was born on July 12th, 1952 in Wynne, AR to the late Lawrence and Fern Brimhall.
Terry Don lived life to the fullest! He loved spending time with family and friends. He was an avid golfer and fisherman....
Anne Marie Morgan
Aug 15, 2025
Anne Marie Morgan, 84, formerly of Harrisburg, entered eternal rest on August 15, 2025, while being surrounded by her loving family.
Born on September 14, 1940, in Valparaiso, Indiana, Anne was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Doyle Dean Morgan who passed away January 1st, 2024. She was also preceded in death by her...
Mary Ann Ross
Aug 14, 2025
Mary Ann Ross, 67, passed away Thursday August 14,2025 in Clio, MI surrounded by family. Mary was born in Flint MI on November 23,1957. She is survived by three brothers; Jerry (Linda) Ross, Richard (Diane) Ross, Randy (Dawn) Ross and one sister, Deloris (Doug) Ray.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Lou Ross, father,...
Helen Doris Price
Aug 14, 2025
The world lost a little bit of its light on August 14, 2025, when Helen Doris Price, 91, passed peacefully from this life, surrounded by loved ones at the Phil and Flo Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR.
She was born on October 13,1933, to Herbert and Edna Walker of Nettleton, AR. Â Helen was preceded in death...
Patricia "Patsy" Ann Holland
Aug 11, 2025
Patricia Ann "Patsy" Holland, 94, of Maynard passed away Monday, August 11, 2025 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.
She was born March 25, 1931 in Paragould to the late Bill and Ruth Laird Underwood.
Patsy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Herman Ray Holland; son, Freddy Holland; and...
Bonnie Sue Jackson
Aug 11, 2025
Bonnie Sue Walker Jackson, 93, passed away August 11, 2025 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, Arkansas.
Bonnie was born February 2, 1932 at Datto, Arkansas to Harrison and Essie Walker. She married Sterling Jackson on May 28, 1950.
The marriage was blessed by two daughters, Janna (Dick) Guthrey of Pocahontas and Pam (Jim)...
Stephen "Steve" Dale Roberts
Aug 11, 2025
Stephen Dale "Steve" Roberts, 70 of O'Kean passed away peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2025, at his home.
Born March 1, 1955, in Pocahontas; Steve was the second of three children born to James Kenneth Roberts and Norma Lou Getson. A 1973 graduate of Delaplaine High School, Steve attended college at Southern Baptist College in Walnut Ridge...
Vance Allen Brown
Aug 10, 2025
Vance Allen Brown, Sr. of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and children on August 10, 2025 at the age of 93.Born in Osceola, Arkansas to W.T. and Betty Irby Brown, they moved to Jonesboro shortly afterward where he lived most of his life.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Ledbetter...
Martha Kaye Welch
Aug 10, 2025
Jonesboro – Martha Kaye Welch, 70, passed away on August 10, 2025, at Flo and Phil Hospice House. Born in Jonesboro to the late Leland and Martha "Toots" Hill Anderson, Kaye lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedication. She was a God-fearing woman with enormous faith and read the Bible every day.
She worked as...
Bobbie Jo Ring
Aug 9, 2025
Jonesboro- Bobbie Jo Ring, 46, passed away  on August 9, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center. Born in Batesville on July 11, 1979, to Bobby Dale Ring and Peggy Jo Powers, Bobbie Jo was a bright light in the lives of all who knew her.
Known for her radiant smile and generous heart, Bobbie Jo never hesitated...
Madeleine Ann Throesch
Aug 8, 2025
Madeleine Ann (Baltz) Throesch, beloved wife of Carlton Throesch of Engelberg, Arkansas, was born to eternal life on Friday, August 8, 2025. She had recently celebrated her 86th birthday with many friends and family. She was a lifelong Catholic who devoted many hours of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament in the adoration chapel at St. Paul's Church in Pocahontas...
James "Jim" R. Adkins
Aug 8, 2025
James "Jim" R. Adkins January 5, 1956 – August 8, 2025
James "Jim" R. Adkins, 69, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 8th, in Pensacola, FL surrounded by the love of his family.
Born January 5th, 1956, in Muskegon, Michigan, at Hackley Hospital, Jim grew up with a deep sense of curiosity,...
Robert Woodrow "Red" Stewart
Aug 5, 2025
Jonesboro- Robert Woodrow (Red) Stewart, 75, passed away on August 5, 2025. He was born in Memphis TN, on November 17, 1949, to the late Aubrey and Emma Green Stewart.
Robert is survived by his wife, Joy, of Jonesboro; his daughter, Tamara Stewart, of Coldwater MS; his son, Robert Jr (Holly) Stewart, of Coldwater, MS; his son,...
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