Obituaries
Rita Fera Vaught
Jan 30, 2021
Rita Fera Vaught, 88 of Jonesboro passed from this life Saturday January 30, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House with her family by her side. She was born in Sault Ste Marie Ontario, Canada July 9, 1932 to Leonard and Maria Carolei Fera. Rita lived in Forrest City and Batesville before coming to Jonesboro. In childhood,...
Naomi Elizabeth Mcclure
Jan 30, 2021
Naomi Elizabeth McClure was born on April 16, 1937. She passed from this life on January 30, 2021 at the age of 83 years, 9 months, and 14 days. Naomi was a wonderful, devoted, loving wife to her husband, Ray, of 68-1/2 years until his passing in January 2020. She was the ultimate mother! Other than her husband, her...
Jerry Runsick
Jan 28, 2021
Jerry S. Runsick, 78, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Thursday, January 28, 2021, at Unity Health Unit of White County Medical Center in Searcy.
Jerry was born in Tuckerman and grew up in Swifton where he was a 1959 graduate of Swifton High School and a member of the championship basketball team. He was a...
Pamela Lynne Nix
Jan 27, 2021
Pamela Lynne Nix, 60, of Delaware, Arkansas passed from this life Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville. She was born to Jesse Leo and Gladys Baker on March 24, 1960.
Pamela has lived in the Delaware/Russellville area for the last 20 years after coming from Lake City.
She loved...
Bobby Gwin Hubbard
Jan 27, 2021
Bobby Gwin Hubbard went to be with his heavenly father on January 27, 2021. He was born in Newport, Arkansas on February 7, 1938.
Mr. Hubbard was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Verna Bermell Hubbard. He is survived by one son Bobby Don Hubbard of Jonesboro, Arkansas, 5 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren....
Mary Elizabeth Shaver
Jan 26, 2021
Mary Elizabeth Woodyard Shaver, 86, of Jonesboro gained her beautiful wings on January 26, 2021. She was born October 20, 1934 in Cave City to the late Thomas Andrew Woodyard Sr. and Lockie E. Ford Woodyard.
Mary graduated from Cave City High School and attended college in Conway at what is now University of Central Arkansas, but...
Janet Marsh Jackson
Jan 26, 2021
Janet Marsh Jackson, 59, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center. She was born on February 22, 1961 to Jan and Patsy Hughes Marsh. She was of the Baptist belief and a greatful believer in Christ. She worked as a nurse for many years. Her pastime was working in the flower garden, but...
Velma J Campbell
Jan 26, 2021
Velma J Campbell, 78, of Jonesboro, passed from this life January 26, 2021. She was born in Rector on July 1, 1942, to Delbert and Pearl Rogers. Velma was a caregiver most of her life, with many years working in hospice.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sister Carolyn Pyles; and grandson Michael Futrell.
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Timothy "Rooster" Eugene Bogard
Jan 26, 2021
Timothy “Rooster” Eugene Bogard, 47, of Bay, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. He was born to Larry Eugene and Pauline Jordan Bogard on January 31, 1973, in Jonesboro. He was a life-long resident of Northeast Arkansas and of the Pentecostal belief. He worked as a carpet installer for many years. He enjoyed hunting and...
Zetta Pearl Dallas
Jan 25, 2021
Zetta Pearl Dallas, 90, of Marked Tree passed from this life on Monday, January 25, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born to the late Robert and Mittie Barrett on August 28, 1930 in Black Oak. Zetta was a member of Central Baptist Church in Marked Tree. She enjoyed gardening, picking up pecans, dancing, and making people...
James David Lantz
Jan 24, 2021
James “David” Lantz, 51, of Jonesboro, was born February 26, 1969 to James Eugene Lantz and Alla Mae Lantz, of Strawberry and Cave City, AR. David passed with the comfort and security of his son by his side, into a healed and renewed eternal body, with all former sufferings having passed away.
David was...
Jan Hooton
Jan 24, 2021
Jan Hooton, 68, of Trumann passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born September 12, 1952 in Trumann to the late Bill Boyd and Bettye Scott. Jan worked for the Trumann school district for 30 years. She loved kids and her children and their friends were always at their house...
Betty Jumper
Jan 23, 2021
Betty Jumper, 96, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Saturday, January 23, 2021 surrounded by family. She was born to the late Darrell and Mary Diggs Willcockson in Walcott on October 25, 1924.
Betty graduated from Walcott High School in 1943. She lettered in Basketball all four years and received the citizenship award in the 9...
Arvil "Red" James Simpson
Jan 23, 2021
Arvil “Red” James Simpson, 75, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, January 23, 2021 at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center. He had lived in Jonesboro for over 34 years, moving here from Michigan. “Red” loved to bowl and was on a league for many years. He retired from the City of Jonesboro Street Department. He was preceded in death by one...
Charles Edward Armstrong
Jan 23, 2021
Charles Edward Armstrong, 76, of Jonesboro passed from this life Saturday, January 23, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born January 26, 1944 in Nettleton to the late Roy Emmett and Mary Florence Armstrong.
Charles has lived in Jonesboro all of his life and was of the Baptist belief. He loved fishing and spending time with...
Jacob Junior Roach
Jan 22, 2021
Jacob Junior Roach, 91, of Jonesboro, passed from this life Friday, January 22, 2021 at his home. He was born October 26, 1929, in Hornersville, MO, to the late Jacob Marion and Carrie Lee Roach. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Susie Roach; daughters, Kevin Gail Roach and Danna Belle Roach...
William Lasuer
Jan 21, 2021
William H. LaSuer, 76, of Harrisburg, passed from this life January 21, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born March 16, 1944 in Aurora, IL to the late Edward and Vivian LaSuer.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Connie Elam; nephew, Mark Zolper;...
Johnny Jones
Jan 20, 2021
Johnny Jones, 62, of Jonesboro died Wednesday, January 20, 2021. He was a lifetime resident of Jonesboro and of the Church of Christ belief. He loved horses, hunting and fishing. He enjoyed his hunting trips to Colorado. Scuba diving was a hobby he enjoyed for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr, Jack and Betty...
James Lee Essary Sr.
Jan 20, 2021
James Lee Essary Sr., 58, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, January 20, 2021. He moved to Jonesboro in 2007 from Memphis, Tennessee. He was born July 9, 1962 to Charles and Bonnie Knight Essary. In his younger years he enjoyed participating in drag racing. He enjoyed building classic cars and even collected miniature calls. He was also an avid coin...
William Raines East Jr.
Jan 20, 2021
William R. East Jr., 75, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on January 20, 2021 at his home. He had lived most of his life in the Jonesboro area. He served his country in the US Air Force. He enjoyed bowling, fishing and spending time with friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Jean Timms; and...
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