Obituaries

Aug 31, 2025

Jonesboro – Joyce Ledbetter-Brown passed from life on her 99th birthday, August 31, 2025.  She was the only child born to Albert Henry Mayo of Olean, NY and Earline Carr Mayo of Water Valley, MS.  She was born in Fort Worth, Texas.  Her father was educated as an engineer of chemical and petroleum, so she and her mother followed...

Aug 29, 2025

Psalms 116:15 "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints."

Lazelle Hall Hansen, 106, was ushered into the arms of Jesus on August 29, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, as she traded her earthly tent for her palatial heavenly home. What a glorious reunion with all her loved...

Aug 28, 2025

Freda May Smith, 81, of Pocahontas passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.

She was born July 5, 1944 in Walnut Ridge to the late Denny Vandergriff and Dorothy Blackshear Tribble.  In 1961 she was married to James "Jimmy" Charles Smith.  She was an excellent seamstress, found great joy in caring...

Aug 27, 2025

Frank Eugene Tyner, 66, of Pocahontas passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at his home.

He was born February 3, 1959 in Forrest City to the late Robert Tyner and Bonita Garner.  He worked as an electronics technician and was a veteran of the Navy.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents; by his...

Aug 27, 2025

Loretta Zay Kinslow, 96, of Signal Mountain, entered into eternal rest with her Savior on August 27, 2025, passing peacefully with family at her side.

Loretta was born on September 25,1928 in Bay, Arkansas.  In May 1946 in Black Oak, Arkansas she married Charlie Rand and to that union was born a son, Doug Rand of Chattanooga,...

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...

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,...

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,  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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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.  Helen was preceded in death...

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...

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)...

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...

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...