Obituaries
Obituaries for the Craighead County, AR Area
Dorothy L. Humphries
Jun 28, 2024
Dorothy Lee Humphries, a beloved member of the community, passed away on June 28, 2024, in Jonesboro. Dorothy was born on August 31, 1929, in Greenway, AR, to the late Horace and Florence Stokes. She was the previous owner of Dixie Cleaners in Paragould and Randol Cleaners in Marked Tree, where she established herself as a diligent and dedicated businesswoman.
Dorothy...
Mary E. Pulley
Jun 24, 2024
Mary Ellen Pulley, 90, of Jonesboro, died Monday, June 24, 2024, at her home. She was born near Lake City on July 2, 1933, to Norman and Maggie Tiner. She lived most of her life in the Lake City and Jonesboro area. She was a member of the Grace Missionary Baptist Church. She loved to cook and excelled at making...
Audrey L. Miller
Jun 7, 2024
Audrey Louise Miller, a cherished resident of Lake City, Arkansas, peacefully passed away on June 7, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on February 10, 1936, in Red Onion, AR, Audrey was the beloved daughter of Vachel and Opal Taylor.
Audrey's life was one of profound love, dedication, and service to her family. She was preceded in death by her...
June Boyer
Jun 5, 2024
Marla "June" Boyer, 80, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. June was a beloved member of her community known for her warmth, kindness, and vibrant spirit. She was born to the late Buddy and Catherine Whitlock on July 24, 1943, in Kennett. She cherished spending time...
Clyde A. Gray
May 25, 2024
Clyde Alton Gray, 90, of Jonesboro, departed this life on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born on September 10, 1933, in Roe, Arkansas, to the late Ernest and Edith Lindsey Gray. Clyde served as assistant manager at the Social Security office in Jonesboro for 30 years and was a Rotarian. He graduated from Clarendon...
Dorothy J. Hatley
May 23, 2024
On May 23, 2024, Dorothy ''Dot'' Duncan Hatley gained her heavenly reward after a lifetime of service to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born on November 16, 1947, to Buford Ray and Charlene Marie Duncan. Dorothy was an active member of the Assembly of God in West Memphis, AR, where she loved worshiping and witnessing for the Lord. She greatly enjoyed...
Patsy S. Branum
May 18, 2024
Patsy Sue Hopkins Branum, 84, of Trumann, departed this life on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the family residence in Trumann. She was born and had lived most of her lifetime in Trumann and was formerly of Marked Tree. She was a retired employee of American Greeting Company and a member of First Baptist Church. She enjoyed a good cup...
Susan G. Henegar
May 2, 2024
Susan Gayle Henegar, 68, of Jonesboro gained her wings Thursday, May 2, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center surrounded by her husband and 2 daughters. She was born October 8, 1955, in Lubbock, Texas, to the late Jack and Josephine Brown. In 1968, the company her father worked for transferred them to Jonesboro where she met the love of her...
Marilyn Jeannette Morgan
Apr 30, 2024
Jeannette Morgan, 69, of Jonesboro passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born February 5, 1955, in Wichita, Kansas to the late Gerald and Juanita Cheshier. Jeannette was a Christian of the Baptist faith and attended Central Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Faith Bible Institute. Jeannette spent the past 15 years in...
Marion H. Perkins
Apr 29, 2024
Marion Hazel Stephens Perkins, 90, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024. She was born on November 5, 1933, to Willis L. and Florence E. Brock Stephens in Trumann, Arkansas. She grew up on a small farm south of town with a large extended family of Brocks and Stephens. With several teachers in the family, education - including piano - was...
Beverly L. Housdan
Apr 26, 2024
Beverly Lynn Housdan, beloved wife, mother, Meme, and friend, passed away on April 26, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 65. She was born on February 12, 1959, in Berwyn, IL, to Ed and Lynn Cross.
Beverly spent the majority of her life living in Trumann with her husband and raising her girls. She worked at Parker...
Dianne Dorton
Apr 21, 2024
Patricia Dianne Dorton, 76, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at her home of natural causes.
Dianne was born in Jonesboro and lived most of her life here. She was a 1966 graduate of Jonesboro High School and had a thirty five year career with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. She began working at the telephone company...
Robert L. Cline
Apr 20, 2024
Robert L. Cline, 77, of Paragould, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024. He was born February 3, 1947, to Osa Leroy and Rosetta Cline. Robert was an Air Force veteran, and he served in the Vietnam era for four years. He then worked for the U. S. Air Force as an electronics technician. He worked for the Army Corp...
James O. Colbert
Apr 13, 2024
James O. “Jim” Colbert, 97, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 13, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center.
He was born September 29, 1926, in Des Arc to Fred and Madge Colbert. James was a 1943 graduate of Palestine High School. He attended Hendrix College in Conway where he was a member of the Phi Alpha Zeta fraternity.
He was proud to be...
Willie I. "Billie" Crain
Apr 13, 2024
Willie Irene Crain, lovingly known to her family and friends as Billie, passed away April 13, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR at the age of 93. She lived in Jonesboro and was a homemaker. Billie was born March 2, 1931, in Cash, AR to William Issac and Mary Lou Wingo Ball. She loved making...
Imogene Rawls
Apr 1, 2024
Imogene Rawls, 97, of Bay, passed away on April 1, 2024, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 5, 1926, to the late William Jess and Ruby O. Davis in Broseley, Missouri.
Imogene worked for Singer Manufacturing in Trumann as an inspector until her retirement. After retirement, “Im” enjoyed working with her husband Junior as they built and...
Barbara A. Hope
Mar 31, 2024
Barbara Ann Hope, 84, of Jonesboro passed away on Easter morning, March 31, 2024. She was born on October 20, 1939, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the only child of Charles Arthur and Reta Cutrell Chalfant.
Barbara was deeply loved by all who knew her. Her most beloved role and accomplishment in life were her children and family. She dedicated herself to...
Larry J. Harrison
Mar 29, 2024
Larry J. Harrison, age 87, entered the gates of glory on March 29, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born to Travis and Rentha Harrison on July 16, 1936, at his maternal grandparents’ home in Thomaston, Georgia.
Larry was always industrious, and as a young boy, sold peaches and pushed an ice cream cart in the...
Donald Bogard
Mar 25, 2024
Donald Bogard, 93, of Jonesboro, died on Monday, March 25, 2024. He was born in McClelland, Arkansas to William and Oma Bogard. He served his country in the US Navy during the Korean War. He retired after many years of service as a delivery driver for Wonder Bread. He enjoyed fishing and working in his yard. He always took out...
Daaron L. Riley
Mar 25, 2024
Daaron Lee Riley, 66, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital on March 25, 2024. He was born on December 2, 1957, in Jonesboro to Billy Riley and Mildred Whitehurst. He loved watching wrestling and NASCAR, and his favorite driver was Mark Martin. He was also a registered tissue donor. Survivors include his stepfather, Harmon Whitehurst of Jonesboro;...
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