Obituaries

Oct 14, 2021

Paul Meurer,66, of Jonesboro, formerly of Osceola died Thursday, October 14, 2021.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Osceola.  He worked in manufacturing management for over 35 years.  Paul and his wife loved to travel and enjoyed many hours as antique bargain hunters.  For many years, he excelled as a tennis player. He was preceded...

Oct 13, 2021

Richard Roush, 57, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at his residence.  He had lived in Jonesboro for the past 20 years, moving here from Trumann.  He was born in Lake City to Harvey and Virble Roush.  Richard was a member and attended Temple Baptist Church.  As an electrician, he was very proud he graduated from Delta Vo-Tech...

Oct 13, 2021

Charlotte Bennett Wilcoxson, 66 of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  She was born October 27, 1954 to the late James and Betty McCullum Bennett in Stuttgart, Arkansas.  Charlotte retired as a school guidance counselor in Forrest City.  She enjoyed sewing, traveling and shopping.  Charlotte loved her dogs. ...

Oct 12, 2021

Gary Dale “Crocker” Wandling, 60, went to be with the Lord October 12, 2021 surrounded by his family, after a second battle with cancer.

Gary was born in Inglewood, California and was raised in Akron, Ohio. He was a graduate of Garfield High School and worked in the printing industry his entire life.  Gary was an avid...

Oct 12, 2021

Anthony Wayne Brown, 57, of Jonesboro, a lifetime resident of Northeast Arkansas, died Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at his home.  He, commonly referred to as Bear, was of the Baptist belief.  He was a member of Jonesboro Masonic Lodge, #129.  He enjoyed being active in remote controlled model airplanes, helicopters and cars. He excelled in the art of woodworking...

Oct 10, 2021

Carolyn Sue “Gammill” Crider, 76, of Jonesboro passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 at the Phil and Flo Jones Hospice House. She was born April 11, 1945 in Jonesboro to the late Damon Gammill and Mary Vance. What's not to love about a woman who loved her daughters, grandchildren and great grandson immensely!  In her last year's before falling...

Oct 9, 2021

Michael Ray "Mike" Huffman, age 65, of Lake City, passed from this life on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at NEA  Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.

Mike was born July 31, 1956, to Bobby and Mary Lou Huffman and was a life-long resident of the Lake City area. He was a 1974 graduate of Lake City High School and...

Oct 6, 2021

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Mr. Clarence L. “Butch” Coleman of Jonesboro, formerly of Cabot departed this life on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at his home at the age of 71. He was born November 14, 1949, in Kennett, MO to the late Wade Russell Sr. and Zobeida Sullivan Coleman. Butch was a retired Postal Worker and an Air...

Oct 6, 2021

Dale Letner, 69, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center.  He was born on February 23, 1952, in Detroit, Michigan to Glen and Donie Arzella Letner.  He was of the Baptist belief.  His hobbies included, motorcycling, hunting, and anytime he had a wrench in his hand.  His most precious time was with his family,...

Oct 5, 2021

Bryant White, 57, of Jonesboro passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. He was born November, 2, 1963. He was a loving husband, father, and friend. He was also an avid bass fisherman.

Bryant was preceded in death by his parents Alvin and Jeanette White of Wynne.

Bryant married his...

Oct 5, 2021

William “Bill” H. Harris, 78, of Jonesboro passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at his home. He was born January 25, 1943 in Piggott to the late Herbert and Ruby Harris. Bill was a member of Rogers Chapel Church of Christ in Piggott.

In addition to his parent, Bill was preceded in death by his brother, Jim...

Oct 4, 2021

Verlon M. Smith, 93, of Jonesboro passed from this life Monday, October 4, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center.

He was born August 22, 1928 in Manila to the late Arthur and Letha Smith. Verlon has lived in Jonesboro for a little over a year after moving from Cherokee Village. He was a dedicated, born again Christian,...

Oct 4, 2021

Jeffrey Scott Baker, 32, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Monday, October 4, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born to Carol Baker on October 24, 1988 in Blytheville. Jeff was an accomplished gymnast having won several competitions and events. He was an artistic individual who enjoyed creating paintings and short films (Claymation). Jeff also enjoyed...

Oct 4, 2021

James (Jim) Ranger Jr. was born to James Ranger Sr. and Alice Cary Ranger in 1935.  He had two sisters and one brother.

He joined the Air Force when he was 17, after fudging the truth about his age to get in.  He was in the service for five years where he served two tours and saw...

Oct 2, 2021

Kenny Joe “Pop-Pop” Beshiers, 61, of Brookland, was a life-long resident of Craighead County.  He was of the Baptist belief and attended Woods Chapel Baptist Church.  He had worked at Hytrol for over 43 years. Kenny loved his family, but his grandkids, who referred to him as “Pop-Pop”, they could do no wrong.  He enjoyed golf and hanging out...

Oct 2, 2021

Zaydenn Christopher Thomas Davis, 1, of Jonesboro passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday, October 2, 2021 at his home. He was born September 15, 2020 in Jonesboro to MaryAnna Flatt and Christopher Davis.

In addition to his loving parents, Zaydenn is survived by his grandparents and great grandparents, Michelle and Ronald Brown, Gigi Shelley Black, Papa...

Oct 2, 2021

Richard “Rickey” Leon Sartin, 67, passed from this life on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro, AR. Rickey was born January 21, 1954, in Nettleton, to the late Anuel and Thelma Sartin. In addition to his parents, Rickey is preceded in death by two sisters, Louise Findley and Yvonne DeLaCruz.

Rickey liked...

Oct 2, 2021

Erika Prinz Cohen, 97, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, October 2, 2021, at her home.  She was born in Wuppertal Elberfeld, Germany on November 24, 1923 to Karl and Margarete Prinz.

She married Robert Cohen, MD, in 1948 and moved to the United States, becoming the first war bride of WWII in Jonesboro.  Even though she was born...

Oct 2, 2021

Christine Calvert went to be with the LORD on October 2, 2021. Irma Christine Calvert was born May 26, 1920, in Whitton, AR, to Earley and Lorene Calvert. She was preceded in death by her brother, Phillip Calvert, and her beloved Jackson cousins. Christine was an active member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church of Jonesboro.

After graduating...

Oct 1, 2021

Billy Michael Platz, 56, of Lake City passed from this life Friday, October 1, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born July 12, 1965 in Peoria, IL to Bobby and Mary Platz.

Billy has lived in Lake City for most of his life and was of the Baptist faith. Billy's...