Obituaries

Obituaries for the Craighead County, AR Area

Oma B. Weaks

Oma B. Weaks

Dec 1, 2023

Mrs. Oma B. Weaks, 91, of Trumann, departed this life on Friday December 1, 2023, at Lakeside Nursing Center in Lake City.  She was born on April 5, 1932, in Ravenden Springs, AR and had lived in Trumann most of her lifetime. She was a former employee of the Singer Company, Salant and Salant and Parker Hannifin, she loved to cook...

Sandra J. McMahan

Sandra J. McMahan

Dec 1, 2023

Sandra J. McMahan of Jonesboro, passed away December 1, 2023, at the Southfork River Therapy and Living in Salem, Arkansas at the age of 80 years and 7 days. She was born November 24, 1943, in Trumann, AR to the late John Nathan Chaffin and Edna Bell Hammonds Chaffin. She was a 1961 graduate of Bay High School and salutatorian...

Mildred Sue Tipton

Mildred Sue Tipton

Nov 27, 2023

Mildred Sue Tipton, 75, of Trumann, Arkansas passed away at her home on November 27, 2023. She was born on March 13, 1948 in Caraway, Arkansas to Gordon Browning and Leona Taylor Browning. Mildred was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Trumann, Arkansas for many years. She enjoyed going to church, attending gospel singing, going to...

Gertrude A. Young

Gertrude A. Young

Nov 26, 2023

Gertrude Avalene Young, 96, of North Little Rock, departed this life on November 26, 2023. Born on January 5, 1927, to William "Tom" and Gertrude (Pyle) Coleman, she lived a life devoted to faith, family, and simple pleasures. A faithful member of Baring Cross Baptist Church, she actively served in the Mission Society Baptist Church. Gertrude's green thumb thrived in...

Nancy F. White

Nancy F. White

Nov 15, 2023

Nancy F. White, 81, of Jonesboro passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born March 25, 1942 in Trumann to the late Jim and Opal Payne Blasingame. Nancy was a homemaker most of her life enjoying cooking and taking care of her family. She was a member of Central Community Church in Harrisburg for...

Ronald "Ron" Gartman

Ronald "Ron" Gartman

Nov 15, 2023

Ronald “Ron” Gartman, age 73, of Jonesboro, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at NEA Baptist Hospital.Ron was born November 14, 1950, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to Melvin and Leila (Wooten) Gartman. He was a graduate of Nettleton High School. Ron was amazing Husband to the love of his life, Suzanne, of 41 years as well as a devoted Father...

Laura W. Davis

Laura W. Davis

Feb 26, 1934

Laura Willene Davis, 85, of Jonesboro, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024. 

Laura was born on December 31, 1938, to Lee and Woodsie Bailey in Walcott. After Laura graduated from high school, she went on to business school in Jonesboro. After graduating business school, she started her first job utilizing her skills. Later in life, she worked for two years...

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