Obituaries

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...

Ladonna Sue Nance

Aug 12, 2021

LaDonna Sue Nance, 77, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Thursday evening at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Born in Craighead County, Sue lived much of her life in Jonesboro. She was a 1962 graduate of Jonesboro and earned a Bachelor's degree from Arkansas State University. Sue taught school in Little Rock, Joiner, and West...

Patty Sue Soward

Aug 11, 2021

Patty Crain Huffman Soward, 67, of Jonesboro passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at her home. She was born to Herbert and Yvonne Barnett Crain in 1954.  Patty had five siblings and was raised on a small farm at Brookland where they learned the value of hard work and honesty from their loving parents.

Patty attended Brookland...

Sharon Katrina Whitman

Aug 11, 2021

Sharon Whitman, 68, of Jonesboro, formerly of South Suburban Chicago, passed from this life Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born to the late Kenneth and Evelyn Whitman on July 13, 1953 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Sharon has resided in Jonesboro for the last couple of years after spending...

Floyd C. Cabe

Aug 9, 2021

Floyd Carson Cabe, 88, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Monday, August 9, 2021, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.

Born in Booneville, Floyd moved to Jonesboro in 1959 and has lived in this area most of his life. Floyd was a retired building construction contractor for several years. He also served as an ordained Missionary...

Billy Ray Caldwell Sr.

Aug 8, 2021

Billy R. Caldwell, Sr. of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away peacefully on Sunday morning at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center.  Bill was born on July 11, 1937 and was preceded in death by his mother and father, Ray “Knocker” and Hattie Caldwell, his Sister, Brenda Weems and a brother, Buddy Caldwell.

He is survived by his wife, Cathy...

Carl Lewis Bearce

Aug 8, 2021

Carl Lewis Bearce, 74, of Shirley, Arkansas formerly of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday, August 8, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical center surrounded by his family. He was born to the late Orval and Sara Jane Bearce in Egypt, Arkansas on January 9, 1947.

Carl has resided in Shirley, Arkansas over the...