Obituaries

Sep 30, 2021

William “Bill” Cecil, 53, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born to the late Kenneth and Reeda Cecil in Evergreen Park, Illinois on March 12, 1968, He attended church at First United Methodist Church of Manilla. Bill was a truck driver for 32 years working for several companies...

Sep 29, 2021

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Glenda “Nikki” Gilbert, 72, of Jonesboro passed away September 29, 2021, at NEA Baptist Hospital, surrounded by family and friends.

She was born October 7 th , 1948, in Wilson County, North Carolina.  She married Charles “Chuck” Gilbert on October 11, 1968, in Alexander, VA after meeting at Gunston Baptist Church in...

Sep 29, 2021

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Tangala Lynette Williams, 52, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on September 29, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Tangala was born in Saginaw, MI on October 5, 1968 to the late Pauline Williams. In addition to her mother, Tangala is preceded in death by her grandparents, Orletha and Willie Williams; aunts, Williatte Staffney...

Sep 29, 2021

Mr. John Robert Wilson of Portia, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at the age of 79 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born to the late John Floyd Wilson and Nancy K. Woody on September 11, 1942, in Black Rock, Ar.

He is survived by his wife Norma Lee Wilson of the...

Sep 28, 2021

Donald (Don) F. Throesch, 83, of Jonesboro, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 surrounded by family.

Born in the Engelburg community of Randolph County, Don lived there until moving to Jonesboro in 1957. He was a 1961 graduate of Arkansas State College and began his business career in industrial manufacturing then on to starting a business...

Sep 27, 2021

Willow Grace Turner, was born into heaven on September 27, 2021 at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center.  She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Phyllis Pemberton.

Survivors include her parents Ezy Turner and Emily Pemberton of the home; brother, Lastyn Timms of Lake City; grandparents, Maria Turner, Kevin Turner and Robert Pemberton all of Jonesboro.

Sep 27, 2021

Richard Charles Orrick, 63, of Ravenden passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He was born April 29, 1958 in Rockford, Illinois to Betty Hall and the late Charles Orrick. Rick was of the Church of Christ belief. He drove a big truck for over 36 years and retired from P & P Trucking. Rick had...

Sep 27, 2021

Tammy Kaye Belk of Jonesboro departed this life on Monday, September 27, 2021, at the age of 61. She was born May 10, 1960, to Thomas Newton Belk and Joyce DeShazier Belk in Morrison, IL. She was of the Baptist belief and a member of Joy Baptist Church in Joy, IL.

Tammy never met a stranger, she...

Sep 26, 2021

Geraldine Brust Reed, 95, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Southwind Heights Residential Center in Jonesboro.

Geraldine was born in Jonesboro and lived most of her life here. She was a 1944 graduate of Nettleton High School and was a homemaker and farmer's wife. Geraldine worked several years for Sears of...

Sep 25, 2021

Charles Edward Moore Jr.

Charlie died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 25, 2021 in Trumann, Arkansas at the age of 70.  He was born November 16,1950, in Camden, NJ to the late Charles and Elizabeth Moore (nee Basilio). Raised in Runnemede, NJ Charlie graduated from Triton Regional High School in 1968 and went on to serve his country...

Sep 25, 2021

Jeffery Alan Butterworth, Sr passed from this life September 25, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital.  He was born August 24, 1955 to Harold and Doris Allison Butterworth in Niles, Michigan.  Jeffery was a factory worker who loved his family and grandchildren.  He enjoyed going to the casinos, watching football especially the Bears and Michigan.  His favorite team in baseball...

Sep 24, 2021

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Kathy Jo Williams, 68, of Jonesboro, died Friday, September 24, 2021, at the Springs of Jonesboro.  She was born in Manila to John “JW” and Mary Hawkins on January 14, 1953. She had lived in Jonesboro since 1979, moving here from Houston, Texas.  Kathy was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Jonesboro, where...

Sep 24, 2021

Carolyn “Faye” Fletcher, 58 entered her eternal home Friday, September24, 2021.  She was born in Sikeston, Missouri to the late Joseph and Minnie Barnhill Fletcher April 15, 1963.  Faye enjoyed listening to church music and loved watching the Young & Restless.  She enjoyed cooking for everyone and family could depend on her to baby sit.  She also really enjoyed...

Sep 23, 2021

Danny Robbins, 53, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, September 23, 2021 at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center.  He was born in Homerville, Georgia to John Stanley and Dana Robbins on February 20, 1968.  He had lived in Jonesboro for the past 33 years moving here from Marion, Arkansas. He attended the Southwest Church in Jonesboro.  “Dan the Man”, as he...

Sep 23, 2021

William Edward Hollis II, 46, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Thursday, September 23, 2021. He was born in Heidelberg, Germany on September 19, 1975 to Gene and Ruth Hollis. He graduated from Weiner High School in 1994 and attended ASU-Beebe for two years. William worked for St. Bernards Medical Center for 25 years as a security officer....

Sep 22, 2021

Vickey Ann ‘Sanders’ Cunningham of Bay departed this life on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at the Continued Care Hospital at the age of 63. She was born to the late Monroe and Wilma Sanders on March 4, 1958, in Trumann.

She is survived by her husband of 33 years James Cunningham of the home; two sons, James...

Sep 22, 2021

Bruce Edward Evans, 65, of Vina, AL passed from this life Wednesday, September 22, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born to the late Charles and Janette Evans in Palo Pinto County, TX on October 3, 1955. Bruce has resided in Red Bay, AL since 2005 after spending the majority of his life living in...

Sep 21, 2021

Anita Louise (Blais) Adams, 65, of Jonesboro, formerly of Rumford, Rhode Island passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at her home. She was born January 3, 1956 in Attleboro, Massachusetts to the late Bernard and Louise Blais. Anita worked many years as a music teacher and paralegal. Most recently before retiring she was the Music Director for Asbury Methodist...

Sep 21, 2021

Nick Dewayne Freeman, 60, of Jonesboro passed from this life Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House with his family by his side. He was born to the late Bill and Peggy Freeman in Jonesboro on December 9, 1960.

Nick was a lifelong resident of Bay and attended Southwest Church of Christ....

Sep 21, 2021

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Eddie Wayne Crigler, 58 of North Little Rock,  passed away on September 21, 2021 at UAMS.  He was born January 23, 1963 in Jonesboro to Jerry and Sharon (Touchstone) Crigler.  He attended Lake City High School.  Eddie was self-employed.  He was known fondly as “The Pallet Man.”  He attended First Church of the Nazarene...