Obituaries

Mar 12, 2021

Gladys (Marie) Sharp, 95, of Jonesboro, went to join her husband Ralph on Friday, March 12, 2021, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Born in Saffell, Arkansas, Marie was a W.W. II Bride and a Rosie the Riveter, following her husband Ralph during the war effort and working in New York, California, Texas and Kentucky. Marie...

Mar 11, 2021

Naomi Rae Smithwick, 85, of Jonesboro passed from this life Thursday, March 11, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born to the late G.C. and Stella Harrell in Brownwood, Missouri on March 12, 1935. After living most of her younger life in Chaffe, Missouri, Naomi has resided in Jonesboro since 1963 after coming from...

Mar 11, 2021

Jo Ann Stevens, 83, died March 11, 2021. She was born May 24 th , 1937 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin.

She was a registered nurse for 45 years, she also taught psychiatric nursing at Delta College. Jo Ann was a member of the Mount Carmel United Methodist Church and the UMW and very much loved the members of...

Mar 11, 2021

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Ian “David” Morris, 67 of Jonesboro passed from this life Thursday, March 11, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center.  He was born to Robert Calder Morris and Ora Bee Stuckey Morris on May 14, 1953 in the Panama Canal Zone.  He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 38 years, Marty...

Mar 10, 2021

Terry Charles Shuck 72 passed away March 10, 2021 at his home.

Terry was born April 28, 1948 in St. Joseph Michigan to Chester & Celia Loggins Shuck. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Dean Shuck of Jonesboro.

He is survived by his wife Sandra Shuck of the home. Two...

Mar 10, 2021

Randy Joe Ferguson, 65, of rural Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at his home. Born in Jonesboro, Randy lived most of his life in the Bay area. He was born on December 5, 1955 to Richard “Toot” and Betty Lou Ferguson. He was an electrician by trade, having worked for Davis Electric and RGB Mechanical Contractors for...

Mar 10, 2021

Amy Renee Gentry, of Jonesboro AR, received her wings March 10, 2021 due to complications from her long struggle with Type 1 diabetes.  Amy passed away too soon, at the age of 52.

She was born in Helena Arkansas.  Graduated from Arkansas State University.  Amy lived in Beebe, Little Rock, Mountain View and Jonesboro.

Amy...

Mar 9, 2021

Shirley Ann Anders, 86, of Columbus, Georgia formerly of Jonesboro passed from this life on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Morningside Assisted Living. She was born December 13, 1934 in Gary, Indiana to the late Troy and Mildred Murray. Shirley was a former member of First Assembly of God in Jonesboro. She was a lifetime school teacher.

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Mar 9, 2021

Dale Chambers, 74, a lifetime resident of Jonesboro died Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at his home.  He was of the Baptist belief.  Dale served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was the owner/operator of CSC Equipment Company.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn and his parents.

Survivors include his...

Mar 8, 2021

Honorable Gene Roebuck, 85, of Jonesboro, died Monday, March 8, 2021, at the NEA Medical Center.  He was born in Gould, Arkansas to C.C. and Ollie Roebuck on May 13, 1935.  He moved to Jonesboro in 1961, moving here from Trumann.  He was a founding member of the Grace Missionary Baptist Church. He served his country for over 30...

Mar 8, 2021

Donald Gene Thompson, 74, of Jonesboro passed from this life Monday, March 8, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born to the late Vardaman and Cassie Thompson in Lepanto on February 13, 1947. He has lived in Jonesboro since 1986 after coming from Leachville and was of the Christian belief.

Donald was...

Mar 7, 2021

Betty Sue (Dean) Johnston passed from this life Sunday, March 7, 2021. She was born July 12, 1943 in Powhatan, Arkansas to Henry Jeff Dean and Nina G. Dean.

Betty has lived in the Jonesboro area most of her life and was a member of Grace Baptist Church. She enjoyed camping but her greatest joy was spending...

Mar 5, 2021

Margaret Blair Hubbard was born December 26, 1980 in Selma, Alabama, and passed into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Friday, March 5, 2021 in Denver, Colorado.

Blair was a 1999 graduate of Jonesboro High School where she was in the National Honor Society, a cheerleader, and dance team member.  She was also a foreign exchange...

Mar 3, 2021

Lawrence Ford, 79, of Goldsboro North Carolina passed from this life on Wednesday, March 3, 2021.  He was born to the late J.P. and Edith Ford on December 16, 1941 in Lenna, Oklahoma.  He moved to Marked tree in 1950 and graduated high school there in May 1960, and was also a member of the Army National Guard from...

Mar 3, 2021

Edna Mae Stephens-Fisher, 99, of Blytheville.

It is with an abundance of great sorrow that the family of Edna Mae announces she has passed from this life on March 3, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center.

Edna Mae is survived by her daughters, Alma Lovelace of Tucson, Arizona and Alice Kemp of McGowan, Texas; son,...

Mar 2, 2021

Larry Joe Cain, 80 passed from this life on March 2, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital.  He was born February 10, 1941 to Lillian and Bryson Cain in Centerville, Arkansas.  Larry and his parents moved to Jonesboro, Arkansas in 1950, where he resided until his death.

Larry attended Jonesboro High School and Arkansas State University.  He retired...

Mar 2, 2021

Ronald Ferrell Erwin, 74, of Jonesboro passed from this life into eternity on March 2, 2021 at St. Bernards Hospital. He was born February 7, 1947 in East Chicago, Indiana to Ferrell and Naomi Eunice “June” Erwin.

Ron was a faithful follower of Jesus and a member of Central Baptist Church that spent his life in humble...

Mar 2, 2021

Mark “Diz” Alan Davis, 57, of Bono, died Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at his home. He had lived most of his life in Bono and was of the Methodist belief.  Diz loved many things, and when he loved something, he gave it his all.  His Harley Davidson Motorcycle was his pride and joy.  He was a member of the...

Feb 28, 2021

Lisa Ann Qualls, 54, of Jonesboro, died early Sunday morning, February 28, 2021 of Cancer.  She was a lifetime resident of Jonesboro.  She last attended the Washington Street Church of Christ.  Lisa enjoyed spending time with her family and always was happy to be with them.  She was preceded in death by her father, Jay Tate.

Survivors...

Feb 27, 2021

Emma Jo Green of Jonesboro, Arkansas, departed this life on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at the age of 84. She was born February 15,1937 to the late Joseph Chester “Chet” and Doily Diamond Hope in Doniphan, Missouri and was a graduate of Doniphan High School.

Emma earned Specialist Degree degree in education attending University of Missouri and...