Obituaries

Dec 8, 2020

Barbara Jean Pack, 89, of Jacksonville, Florida passed from this life Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Ortega Gardens Care Center. She was born on May 7, 1931 in Memphis, Tennessee.

Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Pack; her mother, Jewell Jean Dowdy; and sister, Evelyn Murphy.

Barbara grew up in Jonesboro, Arkansas,...

Dec 8, 2020

Kerry Cozart Ford, 47, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. She was born to Randy Cozart Sr. and Peggy Stevens Cozart on April 3, 1973 in Memphis. Kerry graduated from Marion High School in 1991 and graduated in 1994 from Methodist School of Nursing in Memphis. She worked...

Dec 6, 2020

Robert "Bob" Lester Kilpatrick, 87, died Sunday, December 6, 2020, at Lakeside Nursing Center in Lake City, AR.

Born in Marianna, Robert lived many years in West Memphis.   There he owned and operated the Waverly Airport, Flight School and Air Charter Service.  He later owned and operated Kilpatrick Transmission Service in Jonesboro and Ash Flat until his...

Dec 5, 2020

Eafrus Eugene Jordan, 80, of Jonesboro passed from this life Saturday, December 5, 2020 at his home. He was born January 8, 1940 in Piggott to the late William and Lillie Jordan.

Eafrus has lived in the Jonesboro area for the past 20 years. He enjoyed woodworking and gardening flowers. Eafrus served our great country in the...

Dec 5, 2020

Virginia “Ginny” Mei-Lan Roach, 62, of Jonesboro passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at NEA Hospital. She was born June 25, 1958 to the late Clarence Wilkerson and Bertha Stoll. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister Claudette Bittner; brother, Eddie Drummond; mother-in-law, Susie Roach; sister-in-law Danna Belle Haynes; and closest friend, Amy...

Dec 5, 2020

Tessie “Lil Essie’ Manning, 66, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center.

Tessie is survived by her sisters, Beatrice Marshall and Ruthie Mae Jackson, grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Beatrice Marshall, 12...

Dec 4, 2020

Jonah Edward "Pud" Jones, 88, a life-long resident of Jonesboro died Friday, December 4, 2020, at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center.  He was of the Presbyterian belief.  Jonah retired from Ramson Construction as a crane operator.  He enjoyed his hobby, which was fishing.  He was preceded in death by his daughter, Delana Jane Jones; sons, Edward Elvis Jones, Raymond...

Dec 4, 2020

Inez “Ned” Atkins, 100, of Jonesboro passed away Friday, December 4, 2020 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born July 2, 1920 in Red Bay, Alabama to the late Grover and Carlie Pleasant. Ned was a member of North Main Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and canning. Spending time with family and friends is...

Dec 4, 2020

Robert Lowell Hall, 73 of  Brookland, passed from this life Friday, December 4, 2020 at St Bernards Medical Center.  He was born July 25, 1947 to Lowell and Laura Whitt Hall in Jonesboro.  Robert was a salesman for Texas Refinery Corp and was member of the Community of Christ. He also served in the National Guard.  Robert loved watching...

Dec 4, 2020

Agnes Hockle Tipton, 101 of Jonesboro, passed from this life Friday, December 4, 2020 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born September 28, 1919 to John and Rosa Sitzeleberger Hockle in Jonesboro. Agnes is survived by her daughter, Sheila Tipton of Jonesboro. A graveside service will be Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 11 AM at Holy...

Dec 3, 2020

Patricia Ann Winford, 74, of Lake City passed away Thursday December 3, 2020 at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock. She was born December 10, 1945 in Monette to the late John and Myrtle Timms. Patricia was a member of First Baptist Church in Lake City. She was a retired CNA from Lakeside Nursing Center after 28 years. Patricia...

Dec 3, 2020

Frank Lee Jr., 83, of Jonesboro passed from this life Thursday, December 3, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. He was born to the late Frank Lee, Sr. and Sylvia Lee on July 5, 1937 in Friarspoint, MS.

He has resided in Jonesboro since 1965 after moving from Helena, AR. Frank was a...

Dec 2, 2020

Marian Joyce Williams, 86 of Jonesboro, passed from this world to her heavenly home on December 2, 2020 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born July 24th, 1934 in Tyler, Missouri.

Most of her life was spent in Arkansas in the town of Bono. She met the love of her life, James (Jim) Williams...

Dec 2, 2020

Christy Dawn Hughes, 47, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at St Bernard’s Medical Center. She was born July 13, 1973 to Petrina Cox and the late William David Thomas. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her grandparents and four aunts.

Christy lived her entire life in Jonesboro. When she...

Dec 1, 2020

James D. Roach, 69, of Monette, died Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center.  He had lived in Monette for four years, moving there from Jonesboro.  James was a “Jack of all trades” and enjoyed making trades and selling tools and other items.  He enjoyed fishing.  He was preceded in death by his parents and one...

Dec 1, 2020

Paul Kevin Moore, 55, of Jonesboro passed from this life Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born in Walnut Ridge on May 14, 1965.  He was the son of Lanier and Carol Kay Moore. Paul Kevin lived most of his life residing in Jonesboro after coming from Walnut Ridge and was a...

Nov 30, 2020

Betty Marie Lawson, 74, of Jonesboro passed from this life Monday, November 30, 2020 at NEA Baptist Hospital. Betty was born to the late Joseph and Mildread Everett on March 6, 1946 in Bath, North Carolina.

Betty has resided in Jonesboro since 1979 after spending a brief time in Harrisburg. She was a former member of Everett...

Nov 29, 2020

Wadell Sanders, 73, of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday, November 29, 2020 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born to the late Wadell Sanders Sr.  and Sammie Lee Dennis (Poole). on July 13, 1947 in Jonesboro.

Wadell resided the majority of his life in Jonesboro after spending a brief time in Los...

Nov 28, 2020

Joshua Hayden Morrison, 46, of Jonesboro went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at his home.  He was a life-long resident of Jonesboro.  As a member of the Blessed Sacrament Church, he was very active in his belief.  Hayden received his Masters of Public Administration from Arkansas State University and his Masters in...

Nov 27, 2020

Effie Marjorie Hathcoat, 84, of rural Brookland, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020,  at her residence.

Born in Mickey, Tennessee, Effie moved to Craighead County at an early age and lived most of her life in the Bay-Brookland area. She was a member of Prospect Baptist Church and enjoyed going to the family cabin in Ravenden...