Obituaries

Nov 27, 2020

Patricia Joan (Cook) Gulley, 86, of Jonesboro, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020.

Born in Craighead County, Patricia lived most of her live in the Jonesboro area. She worked as a Nurse’s Aide and served many years at Holy Angels Convent in Jonesboro. Patricia was a member of Nettleton Baptist Church, was a long-time volunteer for the...

Nov 26, 2020

Brenda Diane Crews, 70, of Lake City, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020, at her home after a hard fought battle with cancer.

Born in the Panama Canal Zone, Panama, to Junior Lee and Joy Louise Timms Bowden while Junior was active duty military, Diane moved with her family to Germany before entering first grade in Jonesboro....

Nov 23, 2020

Tina Jean Harbin Nickerson, 64, of Jonesboro, died Monday, November 23, 2020, at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center.  She was born in Forrest City to Jessie Harbin and Vertie Mae Stidham Harbin.  She was of the Pentecostal belief and attended Willis chapel in Harrisburg.  She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Kenneth Harbin, Larry Harbin, and...

Nov 23, 2020

Ralph Ruby Jr, 76, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Monday, November 23, 2020 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born to the late Ralph Ruby Sr. and Justine Ruby Schwer in Newburgh, New York on April 11, 1944.

Ralph attended High School at Newburgh Free Academy (class of 1962) in Montgomery, New York. He...

Nov 21, 2020

Justin Lynn Dunkerson, 54, of Lake City met his Heavenly Father Saturday, November 21, 2020 after a year-long battle with cancer. Justin was born on January 29, 1966 in Jonesboro to the late Dwight Dunkerson and Ella Mae Ridge. Following his service in the Air Force, Justin spent the majority of his working life in the field of industrial...

Nov 21, 2020

Larry James Hall, 78 of Bay, passed from this life Saturday, 21, 2020 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born January 15, 1942 to Jeter and Louise Lackey Hall in Lake City.  Larry worked in the metal industry as a recycling center manager and was a member of the 1 st Baptist Church in Bay. He was a...

Nov 20, 2020

John Willie Lynn 89 passed away November 20 th , 2020 at his home in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born October 26, 1931 to Pearl A. Butler and Charlie T Lynn.

Survived by his adult children, Deborah Lynn Pettus, Michael Marigan Lynn, Cynthia Lynn, Shane Lynn and David Lynn.  Survived by 4 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Nov 20, 2020

Gayle Shinault, 72, of Walls, Mississippi formerly of Jonesboro passed from this life Friday, November 20, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, TN. She was born to the late Arlie and Eunice Peace on December 8, 1947 in Dyess, Arkansas. Gayle has resided in Walls, Mississippi for the last 3 years after spending the majority of her life...

Nov 19, 2020

Edna Mae Harbison, 88, of Jonesboro, died Thursday evening at St. Elizabeth’s Place in Jonesboro.  She was born in the Stranger’s Home Community to Doctor Lawrence and Etter May Counts Simmons.  Edna retired from Lincoln Manufacturing.  Her strong Christian beliefs were a staple for the Harbison household.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Buford L. Harbison; Son,...

Nov 19, 2020

James Randall Johnson (“Jim”) passed away at home in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on November 19, 2020 after an extended illness.

Jim was born on September 12, 1951 in Flint, Michigan, to the late James Bryant and Dorothy Mae Johnson (née Perkins). He grew up in nearby Grand Blanc, Michigan, graduating from Grand Blanc High School in 1969. After...

Nov 18, 2020

(Diana) Sharon Felkins, 75, of Bono, died peacefully at her home on November 18, 2020.  She was born December 20, 1944 to the late Romie W. Sr. and Fern Mills. Sharon was a long-time member of the Bono Church of Christ.  She was an RN for many years and a Certified Rehabilitation Nurse.  She was always admired by all...

Nov 18, 2020

Angelia “Gigi” Renee Crum, 49, of Jonesboro passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at her home. She was born January 9, 1971 to Irene Stevens and the late Ricky O’Brien. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Baili Karigan Crum.

Gigi was born and raised in Trumann. She worked at the...

Nov 18, 2020

Deloris M. White, 87, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at St. Bernards Medical Center.

Born in Paragould, Deloris lived most of her life in Jonesboro. She was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro where she was a founding member of Celebrate Recovery. She was a Realtor and worked...

Nov 15, 2020

Sylvia C. Ward, 79, of rural Jonesboro, passed from this life on Sunday, November 15, 2020, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Born in Tampa, Florida, to first generation immigrants, Sylvia grew up there, met her husband, Ross, there then moved to Jonesboro in 1970. She was a homemaker and member of Northside Church of Christ...

Nov 14, 2020

Suzan Renee Hicks, age 64 of Jonesboro, was called home this November 14, 2020.  Suzan was born of James and Evelyn Ball and was preceded in death by two sisters, Paula Kaye and Jama Elaine Ball.  She was a long time resident of Jonesboro with her loving husband of 45 years, Gary Hicks.  Suzan is also survived by her...

Nov 13, 2020

L.C. “Buttons” McHalffey, 77, of Trumann passed from this life on Friday, November 13, 2020. He was born to the late S.D. and Cordie McHalffey on January 23, 1943 in Caraway, Arkansas. L.C. and his wife, Peggy, were members at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Trumann. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force serving his country...

Nov 13, 2020

Severiano "Sam" Acebo, Jr., 83, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Friday, November 13, 2020, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro.

Born in Belleville, Texas, Sam was a U.S. Army veteran and served in Korea. His passion for optical started in the military where he was an Optical Lab Specialist. Following his years in the...

Nov 12, 2020

Larry Owens, 75, of Jonesboro passed from this life Thursday, November 12, at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born and raised in the Cane Island area of Lake City, AR.

Larry was born July 11, 1945, to the late H.R. “Rusty” Owens and Hazel Northern Owens in Lake City.

He graduated as a Lake City...

Nov 12, 2020

Tracey Lee Fernatt, 56, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, November 12, 2020 at his residence.  He had lived in Jonesboro since 1990, moving here from Helena.  Tracey was a gun enthusiast and an avid hunter.  He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Fernatt.

Survivors include his mother, Patricia Fernatt; sister, Leslie Fernatt, both of Jonesboro.

Nov 11, 2020

James C. “Doc” McDole, 93, of Bay passed from this life Wednesday November 11, 2020 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born July 5, 1927 in Cherry Valley to the late Cary and Dollie McDole.

James is a lifelong resident of Northeast Arkansas and was known as a hard worker. He enjoyed playing...