Obituaries

Oct 7, 2024

Jerry Ervin Watts, 79, passed away on October 7, 2024. Born on March 3, 1945 in Baldwyn, MS. Jerry was a cherished figure among his family and friends, known for his smile and warm presence. He loved gathering with others to share stories and reminisce.

Jerry graduated from Bay High School in 1964 and retired after 30...

Oct 7, 2024

Virginia "Ginger" Adams, 79, of Dalton, departed this life on Monday, October 7, 2024, at St. Bernard Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born on October 28, 1944, in Poplar Bluff, MO, to the late Cecil Ellis and Lillia Mae Gwinup Ellis, Ginger was a dedicated homemaker who worked alongside her husband in operating the family farm.

She was...

Oct 5, 2024

William D. Lindsey, aged 68, of Pocahontas, passed away on October 5, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Pocahontas on April 17, 1956, to the late Doyle Lindsey and Mary K. Schratz Lindsey, William was a proud graduate of Pocahontas High School. He shared a loving marriage with Linda A. Blevins Lindsey, his devoted...

Oct 5, 2024

A Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, October 9, 2024, under the direction of Gregg-Langford Bookout Funeral Home at 11:00AM at the Jonesboro Memorial Park with Rev. Eugene Merrill officiating.

Oct 2, 2024

Mr. Ronald Jarrett of Colt departed this life on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at his home, at the age of 75. He was born April 27, 1949, in Pontiac, Michigan, the son of Edward Jarrett and Dora Locke Jarrett. Ronald worked at Halstead's for many years. He also worked at a gas station and on a farm. He enjoyed...

Oct 2, 2024

Barbara Jean Lewis Keenan, 91, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Ridgecrest Rehabilitation in Jonesboro.

She was born on November 11, 1932, at Poplar Ridge, to Henry Grady Lewis and Mildred E Brown Lewis.

She recently lived at Southwind Heights in Jonesboro. Barbara was a 1950 graduate of Monette High...

Oct 1, 2024

Jonesboro-Mark Hughes, 81, passed away October 1, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Place in Jonesboro.

Mark was born to Earl and Pearline Pillow Hughes, in Walcott, AR.

Mark was formerly of Monette, AR., and of the Baptist belief, he retired from the E.C. Barton and Company, he also was an ASA Umpire in Chief for District...

Sep 30, 2024

Jonesboro-Gary Clifton Maynard, 72, passed away on September 30, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center. Gary was born to the late James Clarence and Avaline Cates Maynard. Gary was a U.S Army Veteran and worked at Frito Lay in maintenance for several years, retiring in2015. Gary is survived by his spouse Aurora Maynard, of the home, two daughters, Becky...

Sep 28, 2024

Jonesboro- Aelisa Ann Mckisson Darling went to her heavenly home Saturday, September 28,2024.  She was born October 12, 1951, in Blytheville to Orval and Betty Markin McKisson. Aelisa was a 1969 Graduate of Jonesboro High School and earned an Associate Degree in Education in 1980 from Mississippi County Community College (Northeast Community College today). She married her childhood sweetheart,...

Sep 28, 2024

Michael Lee Primm, 62, passed on Saturday September 28, 2024 at St. Bernard's Medical Center.

He was born November 14, 1961 in Jonesboro to the late Joe Primm and Ruby Primm. Michael worked at Quad Graphics for 28 years. Michael was a dedicated St Louis Cardinal fan and enjoyed spending time at Lake Norfolk, also watching his...

Sep 27, 2024

Mr. Edward R. Nix of Fairfield Bay, formerly of West Memphis and Harrisburg, departed this life on Friday, September 27, 2024, at his home, at the age of 90.

He was born July 19, 1934, in Cherry Valley, the son of Johnny Clifford Nix and Ida Theresa Barnes Nix.

Edward joined the Air Force at...

Sep 27, 2024

Robert Nance "Bob" Williamson, 89, of Pocahontas passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Bob was born January 14, 1935, in Biggers to the late Robert Leon and Alma Nance Williamson.  Bob was the County Executive Director of the Department of Agriculture ASCS office, served for 12 years...

Sep 27, 2024

Jonesboro- Tara Leann Walker, 55, passed away at home Friday,  September 27, 2024. Tara was born April 3, 1969, at St. Bernards Medical Center, to Lester and Barbara Mullen of Monette. She shared the same birthday as her mother. She married the late John William "Bill" Walker in November 2002 and raised their family in Jonesboro. She was a...

Sep 24, 2024

Mrs. Earline Shurburte, of Trumann, departed this life on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at the Woodbriar Nursing Home in Harrisburg, at the age of 82.

She was born April 15, 1942 in Rivervale, AR, the daughter of the late Jonny Mitchell Vance and Helen Rose Pate Vance.

Earline worked for the East Area Agency on...

Sep 24, 2024

Linda Sue Baldridge, 68, of Monette, passed away peacefully at St. Bernards with her two daughters by her side on September 24, 2024. Linda was born September 12, 1956, in Paragould. Linda spent her younger years working as a Sr. Electrician and eventually settled in Craighead County in Monette, AR., for the remainder of her life. Anyone who knew...

Sep 21, 2024

JoAnn Woolbright, 93, of Richwoods, MO., passed away at her residence on September 21, 2024. JoAnn was born on March 31, 1931, in Trumann, AR., to the late John Watson and Annie Mae Sanders Moss. JoAnn lived last 10 years in Richwoods and will be truly missed by her family. JoAnn was survived by two daughters, Patricia DeClue of...

Sep 18, 2024

Steven Wyatt Keech, 62, of Walnut Ridge, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.

Born on June 30, 1962, in Aurora IL. to Freeman Wyatt and Clara Jeanette Dunham Keech.  Steven graduated from Sloan Hendrix in 1980 and was the editor and chief of Annual Staff from 1979-1980.  Steven had...

Sep 18, 2024

Charles Edgar Cox, 85, of Jonesboro passed away September 18, 2024 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.

He was born October 10, 1938 in Weiner to the late Chester William and Ethel Truitt Cox.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Ethel Cox; wife, Shirley Cox; son, Kenneth Cox; and brothers,...

Sep 18, 2024

Wanda Mae Barker, 82, of Maynard passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at her home.

She was born April 26, 1942 in Essex, MO to the late William Paul and Mae Irene Jackson Eddens.  She was a hairdresser and of the Pentecostal belief.

Wanda is preceded in death by her parents, William and Mae Eddens;...

Sep 17, 2024

The 7th child, and eldest son of share cropping cotton farmers, William Gary "Bill" Daniel, was born July 3rd, 1947 to William Henry and Elnora Brantley Daniel, he passed peacefully from this life on September 17, 2024.

Born in Manila, Arkansas, Bill was an uncle by the time he was 2 years old. When he was big...