Faith Funeral Service

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.

Guest Registry: www.faithfuneralservice.net

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.

Guest Registry: www.faithfuneralservice.net

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.
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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.

Guest Registry: www.faithfuneralservice.net

12/29/2025

Barbara Dean Wortham, 78, of Brookland, Arkansas passed away on December 28, 2025 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born on November 30, 1947 in Bono, Arkansas to Carl and Maude (Dunham) Edwards. Barbara was of the Baptist Faith and was a member of Woods Chapel Baptist Church in Brookland, Arkansas. She never met a stranger and enjoyed sewing, canning foods, thrift shopping, and spending time with family.

Survivors include; one son: Tony King of Jonesboro, Arkansas; one daughter: Tracy Upton (Bobby) of Trumann, Arkansas; one adopted daughter: Marilyn Thomas of Jonesboro, Arkansas; one brother: Freddy Edwards (Sharon) of Mountain Home, Arkansas; three grandchildren: Lucas King of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Anthony Timms (April) of Lake City, Arkansas, Chris Timms of Bay, Arkansas; and a host of other family and friends.

She is preceded in death by; her husband: Bobby Wortham; her parents: Carl and Maude (Dunham) Edwards; and one sister: Kathy Edwards.

Those to serve as pallbearers will be Lucas King, Bobby Upton, Anthony Timms, and Chris Timms.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Pine Log Cemetery in Brookland, Arkansas under the direction of Faith Funeral Service.

Guest Registry: www.faithfuneralservice.net

12/26/2025

Virginia “Kay” Pfeifer, 63, of Paragould, Arkansas passed away on December 24, 2025 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born on January 7, 1962 in St. Louis, Missouri to David and Joyce Ann (Petero) Pfeifer.

Kay worked as a Walmart department manager for 20 years before becoming disabled. She devoted her life to her children and grandchildren. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. Kay was always ready for her next adventure, she found joy in gardening, spending time outdoors, and tackling DIY projects. For the last two decades, she proudly embraced her role as a full time “Granny” to every child fortunate enough to be apart of her life.

Survivors include; one son: Justin Lee Bryant (Jeri) of Paragould, Arkansas; one daughter; Samantha Nichole of Clearwater, Florida; three sisters: Marita Miller Arnold) of Bono, Arkansas, Teresa Cook (Greg) of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Peggy Forkum (Gary) of Jonesboro, Arkansas; six grandchildren: MaKenna Danielle, Keaton Walker, Destiny Lynn, Kennady Kayson, Lastyn Alden, Jaci Lynn; one great grandson: Kevari King; and a host of other family and friends.

She is preceded in death by; her parents: David and Joyce Ann (Petero) Pfeifer; her paternal grandparents: Ralph and Edith Pfeifer; and her maternal grandparents: Loy and Kiethen Petero.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at The Community Pavilion, 201 E Court St. Paragould, Arkansas. The family would appreciate drop in’s to share memories of Ms. Kay and celebrate the life she lived.

Guest Registry: www.faithfuneralservice.net

12/25/2025

12/24/2025

Day 1 (Christmas Eve) "Tonight, may love surround you, memories comfort you, and hope guide you into Christmas day."