Obituaries

Jan 13, 2021

Michael M. Philpot was called home by our Lord and Savior on January 13, 2021.

Mike was born to O.E. and Sally Philpot on September 2 in Chateauroux, France.  He attended Harding University ( B.BA .) and University of Central Arkansas (M.S.).  He was a Certified Economic Developer with over 30 years of service in Louisiana, Tennessee,...

Jan 8, 2021

Carletta Ann Mosley, 84, of Batesville passed from this life on Friday, January 8, 2021. She was born to the late Oia “Doc” and Neva Kildow on December 6, 1936 in Trumann. Carletta was a homemaker and was known for her quilts and being a seamstress. Family was the most important aspect of her life, especially her grandchildren and...

Jan 8, 2021

Gloria J. Hecht, 69, of Jonesboro passed from this life Friday, January 8, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was born November 20, 1951 in Dearborn, Michigan to the late John and Donna Bell.

Gloria has lived in Jonesboro for over 20 years and was of Christian faith, but also attended Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She loved...

Jan 6, 2021

Demarius “Dee” Flowers, 29, of Jonesboro, passed away from this life on January 6, 2021 at his home. He was a lifetime resident of Jonesboro.  He had a contagious smile that would light up a room and made everyone feel happier around him. He loved to travel especially to the beach and enjoyed playing his guitar. He was such...

Jan 5, 2021

William Robert VanScoy, Sr., departed this life January 5, 2021 after a long illness. Known as Bill to his family and friends, he was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Lucille VanScoy and E.W. VanScoy, his sister, Reba Chism, and his grandson Samuel VanScoy. Bill was born in Prescott, Arkansas in 1945.

Devoted to Mary, his...

Jan 5, 2021

Elvis Doyle Somers, 75 of Brookland passed from this life January 5, 2021 at his home surround by his family. He was born to the late Alzy and Mary Somers on May 29, 1945 in Jonesboro.

Doyle lived all his life in Jonesboro and was a member of Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church in Jonesboro. He spent his...

Jan 5, 2021

Our family had a blanket of darkness dropped over us on 5 Jan 2021 as our beloved Dylan Scott Bowen left us suddenly at his home in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. He was born on 15 Sep 1993 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Dylan grew up with the love of playing baseball and soccer. And as he grew...

Jan 4, 2021

Nina June McClintock, 96, of Jonesboro died Monday, January 4, 2021.

Nina was born in Sharp County and lived in Jonesboro for 61 years. She loved her family and often showed that love through preparing large Sunday lunches after church. She attended two years of college and dedicated her life to loving her husband, daughters, grandchildren and...

Jan 4, 2021

John Edward Duffel, 79, of Jonesboro, passed from this life Monday, January 4, 2021, at his home. He was born August 10, 1941 to the late Rev. Henry Duffel and Freda Landrum. In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his wife, Carol Duffel; son, Kelly Duffel; grandson, Kyle Gipson; brothers Charles Duffel and Gary Duffel;...

Jan 2, 2021

Harry R. Darby, 94, of Jonesboro departed this life Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House surrounded by his family.

Harry was born on July 9, 1926 in Posey near Wheatley, AR to Mervin Darby and Mary Schmitt Darby.  He began his education in a one room school house that spanned grades...

Jan 2, 2021

Mary Myett Craft was born on November 27, 1933 in Centerville, Kansas to Paul Beal Showalter and Erma Criss Showalter, and died on January 2, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice in Jonesboro, AR.  On February 4, 1950, she married Jerry Boyce Craft with whom she had three sons, Kelly Jan Craft, Jerry Rohn Craft, and Andre...

Jan 1, 2021

John M. Davis, 59, of Jonesboro died Friday, January 1, 2021.  He was born n Sandusky, Ohio to Almus and Margaret Davis.  John served his country in the US Air Force, for 20 years where he obtained the rank of Tech. Sargent.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Davis, his parents, and sister Billie Sue Moody,...

Jan 1, 2021

Randy Victor Pursifull, 50, of Jonesboro entered into Heaven on Friday, January 1, 2021 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He was born to Robert and Brenda Pursifull in Rockford, Illinois on December 19, 1970. Randy grew up in Imboden and was a graduate of Sloan-Hendrix in 1989. He also graduated from Black River Technical College with an associate degree...

Dec 31, 2020

Teresa Lynn Stevens, 57, of Hoxie coming from Jonesboro passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was born November 10, 1963 in St. Joseph, Michigan to Clarence Lock and the late Della “Dee” Lock. Teresa was a member of Community of Christ Kids Bible Club of Jonesboro. She loved spending time with her family...

Dec 31, 2020

Howard Delane Hulen, 69, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2020 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. He was born June 12, 1951, to Walter and Eva Hulen at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He attended school in Detroit, Michigan until his senior year and graduated from Swifton High School in Arkansas. He graduated from Arkansas State University...

Dec 29, 2020

Lloyd Carroll Pinchback, 87 of Jonesboro passed from this life December 29, 2020 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House with his family by his side. He was born to the late Garland and Edith Pinchback on December 30, 1932 in Jonesboro.

Lloyd lived all of his life in Jonesboro and was a member of First...

Dec 29, 2020

Roberta Mae Scarborough, 77 of Jonesboro passed from this life Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at NEA Baptist Hospital.  She was born February 26, 1943 to Luther and Verna Nichols Lingenfelter in Jonesboro.  Roberta was a supervisor at Craighead County Nursing Center and attended Prospect Baptist Church.  She sacrificed for her children and these sacrifices are held as a memorial...

Dec 28, 2020

John Edward Stump, 92, of Jonesboro passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at Ridgecrest Health and Rehab. He was born August 14, 1928 in Humansville, Missouri to the late George and Dimple Stump. John was a member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. He owned Stump Construction Company and also founded Jonesboro Overhead Door Company. John enjoyed hunting and...

Dec 28, 2020

Stacy Renee Seel, 57, of Jonesboro, died Monday, December 28, 2020 at her home. She had lived in Jonesboro for over 45 years.  She was born on January 20, 1963 to Charles and Charlene May.  Her chosen vocation was nursing and she worked in the nursery of St. Bernard’s Medical Center for over 20 years.  She was of the...

Dec 28, 2020

Once in a great while, there exists someone who defies time.  Their youthful countenance, cheery outlook, and positive spirit are such that years simply fade in the wake of a sunny disposition, a genuine smile and an indelible sense of fun.  A true estimation of age is impossible, because the external factors that define people as “old” do not...