Faith Funeral Service

01/13/2026

Billie Ann (Laffoon) Mullins passed away on Jan. 12th, 2026 at the age of 91. Born on Sept. 23, 1934, she was the oldest of three children born to Leonard and Vivian Laffoon of Paragould. She married Roland Mullins Aug. 19th, 1954 and dedicated her life as a loving spouse and mother settling in Jonesboro, AR in the early 1960's. Billie loved camping and fishing with family and then chasing her boys around to all their ballgames. She enjoyed sewing clothes and costumes for all the family and passed down many beautiful quilts. She also remained active in the community, doing volunteer work at local hospitals and working at the Craighead County Fair as long as she was able.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Vivian Laffoon; her brother, Bobby Laffoon and one nephew, Daniel Ferguson.

She is survived by and cherished her husband, Roland Mullins; son and daughter-in-law, Joel and Resa Mullins of North Little Rock; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Gayla Mullins of Mammoth Spring, AR; four grandchildren, Amy Crawford (husband-Randy), Katie Ward (husband-Adam), Rylee Montague (husband- Lucas), Tyler Mullins (girlfriend-Jordan); four great grandchildren, Conner Crawford, Asher Ward, Emmitt and Noah Montague as well as one sister, Betty Ferguson and many cousins, nephews and nieces.

She will be forever in our hearts.

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01/12/2026

Jacqueline Myrtle Emmert completed her last struggle and went to be at peace with her husband of 71 years, Ted Emmert, on January 11, 2026 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Jacque was a proud mother, grandmother, great and great-great grandmother, a faithful member of Barcelona Road Baptist Church, and became an instant friend to everyone she met. She was a resident of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas for the past 50 years before her current home at Liberty Park in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Born to Robert A. and Wilda Kollmon on August 15, 1935, Jacque was a resident of Kendallville, Indiana until residing in London and Lebanon, Ohio from 1956 until 1959 when Ted’s work took her to Marshall, Michigan where she helped raise many children before moving to Hot Springs Village in 1975. In the village, Jacque enjoyed meeting people while working at Mary Ann’s Diner, Dottie’s Flower Shop, and many years at the Village Health Mart.

In her free time, Jacque loved to knit, read, work in her flower beds, and spending much dedicated time caring for her husband. She loved traveling and was always looking for an adventure.

Jacque led the prayer shawl ministry at her church for many years and never missed a chance to teach someone to knit or the opportunity to share the story of why she always wore a butterfly.

In addition to her parents and husband Jacque was preceded in death by; her brother: Robert W. Kollman; and one grandson: Michael Matern.

She leaves behind; daughters: Dee Nee Debra Emmert of Richmond, California, Reba (Joseph) Matern of Mansfield, Ohio, Kyla Tyler of Jonesboro, Arkansas; one son: Nathaniel Emmert (Joyce Gardner) of Tallahassee, Florida; grandchildren: Benjamin Emmert-Aronson (Avra Goldman), Jacob Emmert-Aronson, Greg Matern (Nita), Danielle Kent Foulson (Marty), Zachary Tyler (Lauren), Rebekah Border (Clint), Cyrus Grenat, Ilex Grenat; great grandchildren: Theodore Emmert-Aronson, Hazel Goldman, Cody Matern (Brandi), Kyle Matern (Brooke), Olivia Rayburn (Chayce), Miles Dempster, Madison Dempster, Megan Tyler, Robert Tyler, Aubree Burden, Brantley Borden, Magnolia Borden; great-great grandchildren: Lilly Matern, Carter Matern, Kane Matern, Grayson Matern; her cherished cat: Fantome; and a host of other family and friends.

A celebration of Jacque’s life will be held at Liberty Park Senior Living on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

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01/08/2026

Many families ask why funerals can be so expensive, and it’s a fair question. We believe in being transparent, so we want to help explain how the costs are divided.

While the funeral home does charge for our professional services, staff, facilities, vehicles, care of your loved one, and planning support, not all of the money stays with us.

There are also third-party charges that the funeral home collects and then pays out on your behalf, such as:

• Cemetery charges (opening/closing the grave, perpetual care, grave liners if required, etc.)
• Vault or grave liner charges (these are set by the vault company, not the funeral home)
• Clergy or officiant honorariums
• Church or venue fees
• Musicians, flowers, obituaries, death certificates, permits, and other required items

We act as a coordinator to make things easier for families during a difficult time, but those costs are paid directly to the cemetery, vault company, and other providers.

Yes, we do charge for everything we provide — just like any other professional service — but it’s important to understand that the funeral home is not the only one being paid.

Our goal is always to explain every option, every charge, and help families make the choices that are right for them and their budget. Questions are always welcome 870-561-1197 or https://www.faithfuneralservice.net/ 🤍

Faith Funeral Service provides funeral, memorial, aftercare, pre-planning, and cremation services to our community and the surrounding areas.

01/07/2026

Did you know you can plan your funeral arrangements with affordable monthly payments?
At Faith Funeral Service, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to plan ahead—without financial stress.

Our pre-need plans allow you to choose services that matter most to you and make manageable monthly payments based on your budget.

✔ Flexible options
✔ Personalized planning
✔ Peace of mind for you and your family

Message us or call to schedule a confidential consultation. 870-561-1197 or

Faith Funeral Service LLC is based in Manila, AR providing quality funeral home arrangements in Jonesboro, Paragould, Trumann AR at an affordable rate

01/07/2026

Roberta Straub, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, in Paragould, Arkansas, at the age of 64. Born on February 18, 1961, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Joe and Esther Kenner. Roberta's life was a testament to the power of humor, love, and unwavering kindness. Roberta's presence was a gift to her community, especially to her friends at Mini Rise Apartments, where she was known for her generosity and ever-ready jokes. She had the remarkable ability to turn an ordinary day into an extraordinary one, simply with her presence and her words.

Roberta was a cherished mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She is survived by her devoted son, Larry Bear; brother, Kenneth Kenner (Roxann); sister, Joann Sneed; her beloved grandchildren, Alex Dohahue, Miranda Wheeler, and Gary Bear, who brought immense joy and pride to her life. will hold dear the countless memories they shared. Her numerous nieces and nephews will continue to be inspired by her legacy of kindness and humor.

She is preceded in death by parents; her dear husband, Virgil Straub, her sister, Mary Kenner, and her brother, Tim Kenner.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

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01/06/2026

John Wesley Gibson III, 52, a lifelong resident of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away January 4, 2026 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Born on April 7, 1973 to Johnny and Judy Gibson. In 1993 he met his wife, Holly, and they married two years later in September 1995. They recently celebrated their 30th anniversary.

John was known for his hard work and his work ethic. He started as a delivery driver for Domino’s Pizza and worked his way up to owner. He later parted ways with Dominos and began his dream job at Southland Casino. His work ethic led him to quickly move up to Table Games Supervisor.

John loved his family, he lived for spending time with his kids and grandkids. Every child that entered his home became another one of his “kids.

To cherish his memory John leaves his wife: Holly; together they welcomed Jonathan “Hoonie” (Jessica) Gibson, Matthew “Peanut” (Cailee) Gibson, Sierra “Baby Girl” Brown, and Bethany “Daddy’s Girl” Gibson; his mother: Judy Gibson; Grandma: Annie Hughes; his little sister: Tammy (Brian) Belcher; his brother’s by another mother: Patrick (Shea) Drummond and Robert Berry; He also leaves behind two grandchildren: Evelynn Gibson and Jude Gibson; his nephews: Jordan Walker and Brentley Walker; and a host of other family and friends.

Waiting to welcome him home is his dad: John Wesley Gibson, Jr.; grandma: Ruby Gibson; Grandpa: John E. Hughes, Jr. and one niece Miranda Drummond.

As a lifelong Steelers and wrestling fan, we want to honor his memory and celebrate his life doing what he loved most. Spending time with family and friends telling stories and laughing.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church (2731 Paula Drive - Jonesboro, Arkansas)

In true John fashion please wear black and gold, Pittsburg Steelers (YEAH BABY!!!) , or WWE attire. If you have a John story you are invited to share.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to St. Judes or NEAHS.

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01/06/2026

Jerry Wayne Johnson, 86, of Piggott, Arkansas passed away on January 5, 2026 at his home. He was born on January 12, 1939 in White Oak, Arkansas to Carl and Ruthie (Farmer) Johnson. Jerry was a member of the Bethel Church in Nimmons, Arkansas. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching sports, and spending time with his family.

Survivors include; two sons: Bryan Johnson (Charity) of Greenway, Arkansas and Tony Johnson (Valerie) of Bradford, Arkansas; one daughter: Chris Ann Cavaness (Donnie) of Nimmons, Arkansas; one sister: Iva Mae Hynds of Rector, Arkansas; one daughter-in-law: Michelle Johnson of Campbell, Missouri; ten grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.

He is preceded in death by; his wife: Betty Johnson; parents: Carl and Ruthie (Farmer) Johnson; one son: Jerry Don Johnson; two brothers: Roy Oneil Johnson and William Andrew Johnson; and three sisters: Mary Lou Young, Shirley Jean Stanfill, Eula Dean Johnson.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Bethel Church (725 CR 553 – Rector, Arkansas) The family will receive visitors at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Interment will follow at Nimmons Cemetery in Nimmons, Arkansas under the direction of Faith Funeral Service.

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01/06/2026

Planning ahead is one of the greatest gifts you can give your family.
With pre-need funeral arrangements, you can choose a monthly payment that fits your budget while locking in today’s prices. This helps protect your loved ones from rising costs and removes the financial burden during an already difficult time. Pre-planning offers peace of mind—for you and for those you care about most.
Call us or visit our website today for information. 870-561-1197

Faith Funeral Service LLC is based in Manila, AR providing quality funeral home arrangements in Jonesboro, Paragould, Trumann AR at an affordable rate

01/05/2026

We're excited to share that we've made recent updates to our website with families in mind. Our goal was to make finding information easier, clearer, and more accessible. Especially when it comes to pre-arranged or pre-paid funeral planning.

Our updated website now offers:
: Simple navigation to pre-arrangement information
: Clear explanations of how pre-planning works
: Helpful details on how pre-paying can ease emotional and financial stress on loved ones.

Pre-arranging allows families to make informed decisions at their own pace while also pre-paying and locking the prices in.

We would love for you to take a few moments to explore the new website and see how much easier it is to access information. If you have any questions, our caring staff is always here to help.
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01/05/2026

01/02/2026

✨Happy New Year! ✨
As we welcome 2026, we want to take a moment to reflect with gratitude on the year behind us. In 2025, we had the true privilege of serving 283 families, and we are deeply thankful for the trust you placed in us during some of life's most difficult moments.
Thank you for allowing us to do what we do. We look forward to continuing to serve our community and surrounding communities in the year ahead. 💜

12/30/2025

Re*****on Kennath Glenn was born in Memphis, TN on November 17, 2025. Re*****on passed away on December 20, 2025 peacefully at his home. He was very loved, so very loved by his mommy and siblings.
You were a precious gift,
Our joy, our dreams.
You were a sparkle through the darkness;
Our hope for a brighter tomorrow.
You warmed our hearts, gave light to our minds,
And beauty to our spirits.
We gave you our love, wrapped you in our care,
caressed you with our smiles.
Now you are gone.
We grieve. We miss you so much.
The loving memories of you will keep you forever close to us - in our hearts, our thoughts, our souls.. we love you Remi Boy.

Survivors include; mother: Kendra Georges (Joshua Davison); brothers; Ivan Villela, Kipson Georges and Kyndare Georges; sisters: Kophia Georges and Ila Georges; grandparents: Kennath Faulkner, Karen Faulkner and Jayne Caudill; and a host of other family and friends.

The family has requested private arrangements under the direction of Faith Funeral Service.

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