Obituaries

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...

May 31, 2021

Michael David Hooks, 67, of Jonesboro passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 at St. Bernard’s

Regional Medical Center after complications resulting from a stroke. He was born in Newport on

August 30, 1953 to the late Mildred and Davy Hooks.

Mike moved to Jonesboro in 1968 and was a 1971 graduate of Jonesboro...

May 30, 2021

Mike Lanier, 70, of Jonesboro, passed away on Sunday, May 30 , 2021 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born in Little Rock on March 19, 1951 to the late John Cale Lanier and Billie Jean Taylor Lanier. Mike graduated from Carlisle High School and was also a graduate of Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. Mike...

May 28, 2021

Jordan James Alexander, 31, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 28, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Jordan was born in Jonesboro on March 19, 1990 to Kim and Jimmy Alexander. Jordan is preceded in death by his grandparents, Corene & Lloyd Pinchback, and James Alexander & Evelyn Alexander.

Jordan lived his...

May 27, 2021

James (Jim) Robert Lowell left this world Thursday, May 27, 2021.  He was born June 8, 1963 in York, Pennsylvania.  He is survived by his sister, Brenda and her husband Thomas Bortner of Clermont, Georgia.  Jim was “adopted” by Rayburn and Judy Layne.  After Judy’s passing, Jim was instrumental in raising the twins, Sarah and Eric.  It is hard...

May 26, 2021

Danny Ray Gillespie, 68, of Trumann passed away Wednesday May 26, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born July 24, 1952 in Maceo, Kentucky to the late Charles and Nina Pearl Gillespie.

Danny has lived in Trumann for 3 years after moving from Snow Lake. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and playing video games....

May 26, 2021

Pamela (Pam) Chism Sullivan, born July 25, 1963 in Marks, MS, passed away at the age of 57 May 26, 2021 in Caraway, AR.

Pam is a graduate of Leland (Mississippi) High School in 1981 and would attend Northwest Mississippi Community College and Delta State University afterwards.  Pam would later find her “forever” and on December 13,...

May 25, 2021

Samuel “Mack” Howerton, 86, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. He was born to the late Curtis and Lula Howerton on December 28, 1934 in Paragould. Mack retired from E. Ritter Telephone Company in Marked Tree in 1996. He owned and operated Poinsett Communications for over 55 years helping farmers with their communication needs....

May 24, 2021

John Hughes Marsh, 63, a lifelong resident of Jonesboro, died Monday, May 24, 2021, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  He was born November 10, 1957 to Jan and Patsy Hughes Marsh. He was of the Baptist belief.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and car-racing on dirt tracks.  John was a master brick layer as a profession. In...

May 23, 2021

Lavonda Sue Snyder of Jonesboro departed this life on Sunday, May 23, 2021, at the age of 71. She was born September 14, 1949 to the late Jim and Anna Fay Pillows. In addition to her parents, Lavonda was preceded in death by her brother Billy Cude of Cave City, and sister-in-law Thelma Pillows of Jonesboro.

She...

May 22, 2021

Thomas Gillespie, 63 of Jonesboro passed from this life Saturday, May 22, 2021 at St. Bernards Hospital.   He was born October 8, 1957 to Andrew and Kathleen Owens Gillespie in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Thomas has lived here since 1991 and is of the Catholic faith.  He is preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include 3 sisters, Kathleen...

May 20, 2021

Reina Margaret Cook, 64, died Thursday morning, May 20, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, following a brief illness.

Margaret, or Marge as she was known to family and friends, was the daughter of Howard and Ella Cook of Jonesboro.  She was born August 17, 1956.

She was predeceased by her father, grandparents Howard and Ola Mae Cook,...

May 20, 2021

Cassandra Goforth 32 and her son Garner Dewayne Goforth 4, of Jonesboro passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 after a tragic car accident in Brookland. She was born November 1, 1988 in Jonesboro. He was born March 15, 2017 in Jonesboro. Cassandra and Garner were always together and loved each other dearly. They often did crafts together and he...

May 18, 2021

Jay Russell Gunter, age 56, of Jonesboro, Arkansas joined his Lord in Heaven on Tuesday morning, May 18 th , 2021 after a long battle with cancer.  Jay Gunter was born July 23, 1964 at St. Bernard’s Hospital in Jonesboro to Jack H. and Priscilla (Sparrow) Gunter of Fisher, Arkansas.

Jay was a 1982 graduate of Weiner...

May 16, 2021

Angela Gail Thompson, 54, passed from this life May 16, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born in Jonesboro on July 29, 1966 to Peggy and Warren Gallion. Angela is preceded in death by her father, Warren Gallion.

Angela was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro, where she attended and was a member of Emmanuel Missionary...

May 16, 2021

Madre de tres hermosos niños

Angelina Bislady Santos, Jazlynn Rihanna Santos and Kaiser Gianni Santos

Ella vivía para sus tres niños estando presente en todas sus actividades. Ser Madre fue su mayor pasión.

Mayra expresaba su creatividad con la artesanía y horneando.

Le encantaba Bailar y era la Reina de la...

May 16, 2021

Paula Kay Asher, 71, of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday, May 16, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born to the late Floyd and Inez Bonham on January 28, 1950 in Jonesboro. She  lived her early years in Jonesboro and was a faithful member of Central Baptist Church. Paula graduated from Arkansas State University where she...

May 15, 2021

Tammy Beisner Taylor, 62, a lifetime resident of Jonesboro, died Saturday, May 15, 202, in Rogers, Arkansas.  She had taught in public schools, mostly in Jonesboro, for the past 38 years.  While working on her BS degree at Arkansas State University, she was a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity.  Tammy was a member of the Refuge Church...

May 14, 2021

Jennie Mae Groves, 66, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Friday, May 14, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born to the late Arthur and Ella Cullen on March 10, 1955 in Paragould. She was a member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church and worked as an Accountant for Trailmobile for 12 years....

May 14, 2021

Betty Lou Weaver Bradsher, 85, of Jonesboro passed peacefully from this life on Friday, May 14, 2021, at NEA Hospital surrounded by her family.  She was born January 16, 1936, to Jessie Lurena and Roy Chleo Weaver in Kansas City, Kansas.  Betty graduated from Bay High School and attended Harding College and Arkansas State University.  She married Charles Arthur...