Obituaries

Dec 9, 2021

Damien Dillion Schmersal, 1 month old, of Jonesboro met the eyes of Jesus on Thursday, December 9th, 2021. He was at home with his family when Jesus called him home. Damien was born November 6th at 12:34 a.m. 17 minutes before his twin sister. His entrance into the world was loud, fast, and fierce. He lit a spark in...

Dec 8, 2021

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Cale Alexander Love, 24, of Bay, passed from this life on December 8, 2021. Cale was born on March 24, 1997 in Newport to Frank Love Jr and Kim Dedman-Love. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, JW Dedman.

Cale graduated from Bay High School in 2015. At a young age,...

Dec 8, 2021

Dennis Ray Hendley was born February 22, 1930, to Albert and Beatrice Hendley and grew up in Dixie.

During his life, he was a veteran, farmer, mechanic, certified Allis Chalmers dealer, and Owner/Founder of Dennis Equipment Company. His company, now known as DEC Engines, is still a family-owned business today.

He was a faithful member...

Dec 7, 2021

Mr. Paul Howe Elphingstone, age 81 of Jonesboro, Arkansas died on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House at St. Bernard’s. Mr. Elphingstone was born Jun 30, 1940 in La Grange, Arkansas.  He was the son of Edwin Aubrey Elphingstone and Mary Madge Howe Elphingstone. Paul graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a degree in...

Dec 7, 2021

Joan Elizabeth Caldwell, 81, of Lake City passed from this life Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born October 13, 1940 in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Rachel Comer.

Joan has lived in the Lake City area most of her life and was of...

Dec 6, 2021

Inez Griffin Salmons, 86, of Jonesboro, died Monday, December 6th, at Liberty Park Senior Living in Jonesboro.  She was born November 28th, 1935 to Donald and Wilma Falls Griffin, although she celebrated her birthday on November 27th.

A native and life-long resident of Jonesboro, Inez was a 1953 graduate of Valley View High School and was Salutatorian...

Dec 6, 2021

Suzanne Elaine Badeaux Barrett, 73, of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, December 6, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born in Franklin, Louisiana on July 27, 1948. Suzanne was of the Christian faith and a veteran of the US Army Reserves. She worked for over 30 years as a Human Resources Specialist at the...

Dec 5, 2021

Florence A. Cooper, 75, of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday, December 5, 2021 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was born to the late Joe N. and Mary Martin on December 2, 1946 in Jonesboro. She was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro and was a faithful member of First Baptist Church.

Florence was a retired school...

Dec 5, 2021

The service will be livestreamed through the Huntington Church's Facebook page at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday.

Roy Edward Cooper was born to Paul and Clara Ruth Cooper on October 17, 1932.

He spent his younger years in a rural area between what is now Jonesboro and Brookland.  He attended Clinton school early on...

Dec 3, 2021

Adrienne "Renee" Greer went to her Heavenly home on Friday, December 3, 2021. She was born on February 28, 1968 at St. Bernards in Jonesboro to Odos and Diana Greer. Renee was preceded in death by her biological dad, Odos Greer, Memaw and Papa Book, Memaw and Papa Greer, and brother, Johnny Wayne Cook.

Renee is survived...

Dec 3, 2021

Richard “Doyle” Dorton, 83, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Friday, December 3, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born to the late Albert and Bertha Dorton on June 3, 1938 in Jonesboro. Doyle was an electrician for over 40 years, he finished his career working for Nettleton Public Schools. He enjoyed spending time on the...

Dec 3, 2021

Mr. James “Buster” Robinson of Jonesboro, Arkansas, departed this life on Friday December 3, 2021, at the age of 87. He was born May 15, 1934, to the late James H and Dovea (Pogue) Robinson of Jonesboro, Arkansas

In addition to his parents Buster is preceded in death by; two Sisters, Ludean (B.C.) Gulley, Billie Jean Robinson;...

Dec 2, 2021

David Wayne Nickerson, 54, of Bay passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Regional One Medical Center in Memphis. He was born April 19, 1967 in Liberty, Missouri to the late Virgil Nickerson Sr. and Jean Looney. David enjoyed golfing, hunting, cooking and being a jokester. He was known for cooking pizza. Most of all David was a good...

Dec 2, 2021

Mr. Clarence W. Fry of Saffell, Arkansas, formerly Brookland, departed this life on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at the age of 86 with his family by his side. He was born October 18, 1935, in Black Oak, AR to the late Lawrence and Flora Mae Fry.

Clarence was an employee of Crane Company in Jonesboro for many...

Dec 1, 2021

Jerry Loyd, 85, of Jonesboro passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born May 30, 1936 in Corning to the late Earl and Edna Loyd. Jerry was a member of The Rock Church. He was in a gospel group the Singing Steps when he lived in Aurora, Illinois. Jerry enjoyed fishing, traveling, cooking,...

Nov 30, 2021

David Allen Smith, 61, left this earth for his Heavenly home on November 30, 2021 at St. Bernard’s hospital. A lifelong resident of Lake City, David was born May 3, 1960 to Wayne and Lucille Smith in Jonesboro. He was raised by his mother and grandparents, Lloyd and Mary Wallace.  David married the love of his life, Roxann Smith,...

Nov 30, 2021

Larry Donald Adams, 77, of Bono went home to his Savior on Tuesday, November 30, 2021.

Larry was born on November 25, 1944, to Coy and Juanita Adams. Larry was raised in Lake City, where he grew up helping his father on the farm. He met the love of his life, Patricia Mann on a blind date...

Nov 30, 2021

Joyce Faye Gunn, 83 of Jonesboro passed from this life Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at The Springs.  She was born in Bay May 10, 1938 to the late Stanton and Ina Brown Elrod.  Joyce worked at Walmart as a sales associate.  She was of the Christian faith.  Joyce is preceded in death by her brothers and sisters.  She enjoyed...

Nov 30, 2021

Robert Lee Box, 93, of Pocahontas passed from this life Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Randolph County Nursing Home in Pocahontas. He was born April 5, 1928 in Tuckerman to the late Harley and Sylla Box.

Robert moved away from Jonesboro to Pocahontas 7 years ago and was a member of the Pocahontas United Methodist Church. He...

Nov 29, 2021

Joseph James Monroe, 59, of Bay passed away Monday, November 29, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born in Jonesboro on October 21, 1962, he was the last child born to John Ward and Janis Monroe, who preceded him death.

A 1981 graduate of Nettleton High school, he attended Arkansas...