Obituaries

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...

Dec 28, 2020

Bobbi Jo Meyer, age 36 of Jonesboro passed away unexpectedly as a result of an automobile accident on Monday, December 28, 2020. She was born November 10, 1984 in Sandwich, Il to Jeffrey and Carrie (Wilson) Smith. Bobbi was raised in Jonesboro and attended Jonesboro High School.

Bobbi was full of life, love and laughter. She had...

Dec 28, 2020

After a long fight with cancer, on Monday, December 28, 2020, Dr. Joseph Anthony Rukus, Jr., of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away. He was born July 27, 1966, in Middletown, Connecticut to Anita Brown and the late Joseph Rukus, Sr. Joe lived a full and eventful life.  He loved his family, his friends, and pursing his passions. When he was...

Dec 26, 2020

Betty Choate, 94, of LaPorte, Indiana passed from this life on December 26, 2020. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.

Dec 26, 2020

Betty J. Blankenship Choate, 94, of LaPorte, Indiana passed from this life Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Northwest Hospital. She was born to the late Joseph and Josephine Blankenship in Hot Springs, Arkansas on August 16, 1926 and grew up in Pocahontas, Arkansas.

She graduated from Pocahontas High School and attended Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas. Then...

Dec 26, 2020

Leonard Earl Maggard, 80, passed from this life December 26, 2020 at the Phil and Flo Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born June 20, 1940, in Brownbranch, Mo, to the late Woodrow Maggard and Gerty Butler. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Martha Maggard; four brothers, Johnny Jones, Don Lee...

Dec 26, 2020

Shirley Hurst Birmingham Hollenback

Shirley Faye Hollenback, 74, of Lafayette Indiana, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at her home.

She was born June 17, 1946 In Tyronza, AR, and raised in the Jonesboro, AR area by the late Jack B. and Bertha M. Hurst.  She graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1964.  After raising...

Dec 25, 2020

Faye Sue Robinson Williams, 88, passed away in Jonesboro on Friday, December 25. She was born in Jonesboro on June 17, 1932, as the only child of the late Nolon and Constance (Cartwright) Robinson.

She graduated Jonesboro High School and attended Arkansas State before leaving for Washington D.C. in 1951 to work in the Pentagon during the...

Dec 24, 2020

Teresa Ann Sweat, 53, of Jonesboro passed from this life Thursday December 24, 2020 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born November 18, 1967 to George Sweat Jr and Ollie Sweat.

Teresa has lived in Jonesboro all of her life and was of the Baptist belief. She loved life and enjoyed just riding around looking at...

Dec 24, 2020

Charles “Mike” White, 70, of Jonesboro passed from this life Thursday, December 24, 2020. He was born August 3, 1950 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to the late Charles and Christine White.

Mike was a member of Walnut Street Baptist Church. He was a retired truck driver and enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He was a member of the Mansker...