Obituaries

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...

Sep 20, 2021

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Polly Owens, 64, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Monday, September 20, 2021. She was born on December 14, 1956 in Trumann. Polly graduated from Lake City High School and received her undergraduate from Arkansas Tech. She went on to continue her education at the University of Central Arkansas where she...

Sep 20, 2021

Kimberly Diane Goodwin, 45 of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Monday, September 20, 2021, at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center.  She was born in Batesville, Arkansas, to Ricky and Jeanette Kelley on July 19, 1976.  She was a life-long resident of Jonesboro. She was the recipient of many awards, honors and metals from Special Olympics.  She was preceded...

Sep 19, 2021

Bobby Gene Moore, 63, of Jonesboro, passed from this life Sunday, September 19, 2021 at his home. He was born on January 28, 1958 to the late Myrdis and Cullen Moore Sr. In addition to his parents, Bobby is preceded in death by his wife, Jennifer Moore; son, Bobby Moore Jr.; brothers, Leon Moore, Billy Moore, Robert Moore, Cullen...

Sep 17, 2021

Charlene Mae Hutchins, 78, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on September 17, 2021 at her home. She was born in Tuckerman on January 8, 1943 to the late Reba and Charlie Walker. In addition to her parents, Charlene is preceded in death by her daughter, Debra Hutchins; and sister, Betty Neldon.

Charlene and her husband moved...