Obituaries

Bruce Franklin Wise

Aug 26, 2021

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Bruce Franklin Wise was born in Craighead County on April 20, 1937, and died at his home in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, on Aug. 26, 2021.

He leaves his...

Fred Elroy White

Aug 26, 2021

Fred Elroy White, 75, of Jonesboro passed from this life Thursday, August 26, 2021 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. He was born to the late Frank and Georgia White on November 30, 1945 in West Plains, MO.

Fred has resided in Jonesboro for the last 33 years after coming from Garden...

Christopher Lee Kimbrell

Aug 25, 2021

Christopher Lee Kimbrell, 41, of Jonesboro passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, August 25th 2021 of natural causes. He was born December 27, 1979 in Memphis, TN. Chris was a Jonesboro High School graduate. He attended Arkansas State University where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha. Known to his friends as simply Chris, or sometimes...

Terry Jordan

Aug 22, 2021

Terry L. Jordan, 74, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on August 22, 2021, at the Phil and Flo Jones Hospice House.

Terry was born November 26, 1946, in Monticello, AR to the late James and Bonnie Jordan.  He was a 1964 graduate of Monticello High School and attended UAM.  Terry resided in Jonesboro...

Cynthia Ann Mey-Biggers

Aug 22, 2021

Cynthia Ann Mey-Biggers, 63, of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday, August 22, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House surrounded by her family. She was born to the late Robert and Coletta Mey on November 5, 1957 in Salamanca, NY.

Cindy has resided in Jonesboro since the summer of 1973 after coming from New...

Jeremy Lee Huffman

Aug 21, 2021

Jeremy Lee Huffman, 42, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Saturday, August 21, 2021.  He was born in Memphis, Tennessee on April, 13, 1979.

He is survived by his mother, and stepfather, Jannie and Norman Trautwein, his sister, Mindy Huffman, his brother, Brian Huffman and his nephews, Tyler, Shane, & Jaxon and neice, Kayla.  He was...

James Edward Lasley

Aug 20, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of James E. Lasley announce his passing away on August 20, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. He was born September 28, 1955, in Monette, AR, and was a longtime resident of Jonesboro. He spent the last 40 years as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator mostly for Meadows...

Kathy Leonle "Harrison" Green

Aug 18, 2021

Kathy Leonle “Harrison” Green, 66, of Jonesboro passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021. She was born January 11, 1955 in Wynne to the late Leon “Rip” Sr. and Josephine Harrison. Kathy was a member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She worked many years at Southwestern Bell, owned Ann’s Restaurant, sold real estate & insurance, worked at Dana Corp,...

Nathan Price

Aug 18, 2021

Nathan Christopher Price, 41, of Jonesboro passed from this life on August 18, 2021. He was born to Ricky Price and Sheila Williams Skelton on June 9, 1980 in Jonesboro. Nathan went to Westside High School and enjoyed listening to music, tinkering on vehicles, hunting and fishing with Dad and uncles, hunting for arrowheads, and cooking.

Nathan...

Jesse Lee Pittman

Aug 18, 2021

Mr. Jesse Lee Pittman departed this life on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born July 6, 1957 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late Edward Pittman and Bonnie Payne. All services will be private.

Colean Flemon

Aug 17, 2021

Colean Flemon, 84, of Jonesboro passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at The Springs. She was born December 2, 1936 in Cash to the late Floyd and Rosie Stooksberry. Colean was a member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church. She was a homemaker and loved reading her bible.

In addition to her parents, Colean was preceded in...

Tonya Jones

Aug 16, 2021

Tonya Lynn Jones, 51, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Monday, August 16, 2021 at The Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born to Larry and Doris Steakley on June 12, 1970 in Osceola. Tonya graduated from EPC in 1988 and was a member of Central Baptist Church. She enjoyed going to the lake, shopping, and...

Rev. Van Luke Gilbert

Aug 16, 2021

Reverend Van L. Gilbert, 83, of Jonesboro, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, August 16, 2021.  His spirit left his earthly body from the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to George and Myrtle Gilbert on June 4, 1938. He was a pastor for the Assembly of God Churches...

Jim Hysinger

Aug 16, 2021

Lt. Col. Jim Hysinger, 95, of Blytheville passed from this life on Monday, August 16, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born to the late H.A. and Freddie Mae Hysinger on February 20, 1926 in Margaret, Texas. He graduated college from the University of Omaha with his Military Science degree.  Jim retired from the United States Army...

Shirley Marie Dement

Aug 15, 2021

Shirley Marie DeMent or “The Cookie Lady” of Jonesboro, Arkansas, departed this life on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at the age of 92 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born September 18, 1928, in Walnut Ridge.

Shirley was owner of DeMent Sundries here in Jonesboro. She was also the owner of Western Auto,...

Judith Pauline Harper

Aug 14, 2021

Judith Pauline Harper, 66, of Harrisburg, died on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center.  She was a lifelong resident of Harrisburg.  Judy was of the Church of Christ belief. She was born in Harrisburg to Covie and Gracie Easley on February 5, 1955. She loved time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  She was called...

Shannon Leigh Woods

Aug 14, 2021

Shannon Leigh Woods, 32 of Trumann passed from this life Saturday, August 14, 2021 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Little Rock.  She was born in Jonesboro May 3, 1989 to Ricky and Deanna Farr Woods.  She loved her job at Chick-fil-A.  Shannon enjoyed helping people and loved children.  Peanut butter and grape jelly sandwiches was her favorite snack. And...

Jerry Cooper Heath

Aug 13, 2021

Jerry Cooper Heath of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021, at Saint Bernard’s Hospital (Jonesboro), at the age of 78. He was born in Bruno, Arkansas on February 18, 1943 to Waldon and Dee Heath. Jerry was a graduate of the University of Central Arkansas. He married Tommie Eleanor Lammers on June 19, 1964, in North...

Betty Jo Moore

Aug 13, 2021

Betty Jo Stanley Moore, 81, of Jonesboro, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021, at St. Elizabeth's Place in Jonesboro, after a short illness. She leaves behind a family who all love her and are proud of her. They are grateful for the positive influence she had on them as she sought to follow the Way of the Lord. Betty...

Jimmy Dale Hilderbran

Aug 12, 2021

Jimmy Dale Hilderbran of Jonesboro, formerly of Kentucky departed this life on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at the age of 76. He was born May 15, 1945 to the late Joseph Issac Hilderbran and Anna Mae Dotson in Senath, MO.

He was self- employed as a painter, and of the Baptist belief. Jimmy spent a lot of...