Obituaries

Jun 15, 2021

Myron Finchem, 68 of Hardy, passed from this life June 15, 2021 at St. Bernards.  He was born to Martin and Veda North Finchem in Red Oak, Iowa.  Myron had worked as an autobody  tech.  He loved fishing and riding motorcycles.

Myron is survived by sons, Jesse Finchem of Glenwood, Iowa and William Anderson of Hardy; daughters,...

Jun 14, 2021

Michael Lee Gagliano, 52 of Jonesboro passed from this life Monday, June 14, 2021.  He was born in Las Vegas on June 6, 1969.   He proudly served in the US Navy for four years.  He worked as an electrician with his Dad at Five  Star Electric.  Michael had lived in Jonesboro since 1984, coming from Las Vegas.  He was...

Jun 14, 2021

Wallace (Wally) Raymond Jackson Jr., 59, of Jonesboro passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 at his home in Jonesboro.  He was a father, son, brother, and faithful companion.

Wally was born in Osceola, Arkansas, to Wallace and Pat Jackson.  He was a three-sport letterman and all-around best athlete his senior year at Osceola High.  He was also...

Jun 14, 2021

Buster Stephenson, 73, of Harrisburg, passed from this life Monday, June 14, 2021 at his home. He was born on February 14, 1948 in Trumann to the late Beatrice and Tommie Stephenson. In addition to his parents, Buster is preceded in death by his son, Ronnie Stephenson; sister, Reba Carter; and brother; Johnnie Stephenson.

Buster lived his...

Jun 13, 2021

Grayson James Joiner of Brookland was born and passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital.

He is preceded in death by his maternal great grandparents, Jessie James McDuffey Sr. and Mary Lou McDuffey.

Survivors include his parents, Arlita Bonds and Scottie Joiner; brother, Julian Dewayne Joiner; 2 sisters, Kaylin Nicole...

Jun 13, 2021

Emma Lou Maria Coots-Parker, 40, of Jonesboro passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021 at her home. She was born October 17, 1980 in Jonesboro to Laura Sherry Crain and the late Charles Wesley Crain Jr. Emma was of the Catholic Faith. Emma was a stay at home mother to her 3 amazing children, Skyler, Eben and Hudson. Her children...

Jun 13, 2021

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Vernon Travis Stone, 98, of Jonesboro passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, June 13, 2021

He was born November 2, 1922 at Warm Springs, Arkansas in Randolph County to the late John Wesley and Stella Floyd Stone.

He joined the Navy in 1940 at the...

Jun 12, 2021

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Margaret Louise Stella Akers, 86, of Brandon, MS, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS with family members by her side.

A visitation for family and friends will be held at Ott & Lee Funeral Home, Brandon, MS on Thursday, June 17, 2021,...

Jun 11, 2021

Shirley Marie Bunch, 77, of Lake City passed from this life Friday, June 11, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born November 9, 1943 to the late Gordon Gentle and Pearl Singleton.

Shirley has lived in the Jonesboro area for most of her life and was a member of Needham Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing...

Jun 9, 2021

Darrell Parker, 52, of Bono, died Tuesday, June 9, 2021. He was a life-long resident of Northeast Arkansas.  He was of the Missionary Baptist belief.  His favorite pastime was “fishin and grillin.”  It didn’t matter what kind of fish, or what extras you wanted served with food he had  prepared.  You always had plenty to eat.  He was preceded...

Jun 8, 2021

Mary Frances “Fran” Munford Burgess, 85, of Jonesboro went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.

She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the Phil and Flo Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

She was born October 26, 1935 in Crossett, Arkansas to Francis and Margaret...

Jun 8, 2021

Carroll Dean Scroggin, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, died Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas, after a brief illness.

He was 88. Carroll was born on Oct. 20, 1932, to Joseph Henry Scroggin and Eva Lee Harwood Scroggin in Center Ridge, Arkansas.

In addition to his parents, Carroll was preceded in death...

Jun 7, 2021

Ruby Faye Smitherman Cox, 87, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Monday, June 7, 2021, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Born in Joaquin, Texas, Ruby grew up in Louisiana and was a graduate of Logansport, Louisiana High School. Ruby moved with her family to Ozark, Arkansas, in 1966, and then to...

Jun 6, 2021

Francis “Frank” DiGaetano, 66, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Sunday, June 6, 2021. He was born to the late Frank and Joan DiGaetano on August 27, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois. Frank graduated from Arkansas State University in 1977 with a Degree in Business and was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. He worked for E.C. Barton...

Jun 4, 2021

Mike F. Walker, 71, of Jonesboro formerly of New Braunfels, Texas passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House after battling adenoid cystic carcinoma brain cancer for 21 years. He was born July 29, 1949 in Long Beach, California to the late H.W. Walker and Wanda Barnhill Smith. Mike was of the Catholic...

Jun 3, 2021

Robert Allen Payne Sr., 93, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, June 3, 2021 at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center.  He had lived in Jonesboro since 1952.  He was a member of the Forrest Home Nazarene Church. He was a member of the Million Dollar Round table for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company.  While working for Metropolitan Life, he was the recipient...

Jun 3, 2021

Paul Gregg Pruitt Jr. met his lord and savior on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro at the age of 84.  He was born in Saint Louis, MO on May 18, 1937, to the late Paul and Georgina Pruitt. He was born and raised in Saint Louis, MO. He spent most of his life...

Jun 1, 2021

Albert Lee Nance Sr. 62, of Jonesboro passed from this life Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born to the late Charles Edward and Betty Nance on May 1, 1959 here in Jonesboro. Albert lived the majority of his life residing in Jonesboro. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Albert...

Jun 1, 2021

Clara Nell House, 78, of Brookland, entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. She was born April 20, 1943 to the late Elmer and Margaret Simons.

Clara lived most of her life in the Brookland area and was a member of the Fairview Baptist Church in Jonesboro. She loved her church and loved the Lord....

Jun 1, 2021

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James “Leon” Burtnett passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 two days after celebrating his 78th birthday.  Known as “Coach”, he was born to the late Dorothy & Kelley Burtnett in Fresno, California on May 30, 1943.  However, his formative years were spent in east central Oklahoma. Leon was part of an extended...