Obituaries

Nov 10, 2020

Alvin Louis Swan, 69, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at St. Bernards Medical Center due to non Covid-19 related health issues. He was born to the late Leo and Thelma Swan on January 2, 1951 in Clarinda, Iowa.

Alvin was called into the Ministry 52 years ago, when he was just...

Nov 9, 2020

Jerry Lynn Kennedy of Jonesboro, Arkansas entered eternal life on November 9, 2020 at the age of 60. Jerry Lynn was born to the late Charlotte Myers Koser and Juan Kennedy on January 22, 1960, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Jerry Lynn spent his life as a farmer and truck driver. Jerry Lynn loved his family and often shared memories with...

Nov 9, 2020

Diana "Nana" Torres, 51, of Bono, died Monday, November 9, 2020.  She was of the Catholic belief.  She was preceded in death by her brothers, Arturo, Ricardo Sr., Rafeal and Ramon and one niece, Angie Lu Heilie.

Survivors include her daughter, Journee Fernandez of the Home; Father of Journee, Salvador Fernandez; sisters, LaLa, Marcy, Lile, Angie (Juan);...

Nov 8, 2020

Beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Dortha Louise Stone passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 in Jonesboro, AR from complications due to Covid-19.  She was 93.

Dot was born on April 1, 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri to Harry and Ruby (Etherton) Bogan. She married the love of her life, Elmer Stone on August 28, 1950....

Nov 8, 2020

Albert H. Stanley, 96 of Jonesboro, passed from this life Sunday, November 8, 2020 at The Springs of Jonesboro.  He was born March 25, 1924 to Robert and Myrtle Hunt Stanley in Memphis, TN.  Albert was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp and a member of the Church of Christ. He worked and retired from CW&L...

Nov 5, 2020

Carl M. Phillips was born on June 29, 1937, in Cleveland, Arkansas and died on November 5, 2020, in Jonesboro, AR.

He attended Morrilton High...

Nov 5, 2020

Liane Susan Neshat, age 61, of Jonesboro died Thursday, November 5, 2020 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Liane was born in Santa Monica, California on December 30, 1958 to George Phelps and Marion Sexton. Liane loved her family and would stop at nothing to provide for her children. Her greatest joy was her three kids and granddaughter, and she was proud...

Nov 4, 2020

Kenneth J. Waymon Sr., 90, of Jonesboro took his first breath in heaven Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Lakeside Nursing Center in Lake City. He was born September 1, 1930 in Pocahontas to the late James Waymon and Opal Waymon.

Kenneth has lived in the Jonesboro area most of his life and was a member of Central...

Nov 2, 2020

Dr. Jerry Ray Biggerstaff, 71, of Jonesboro passed away Monday, November 2, 2020 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born May 21, 1949 in Overton, Texas to the late Alvin and Hazel Biggerstaff. Dr. Jerry was a 1967 Salutatorian graduate of Overton High School. He then attended Kilgore Community College and later attended the University of Texas. After...

Nov 2, 2020

Mr. William "W.L." Rodney, 82, of Jonesboro, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020, at his home in Jonesboro.

William was born September 1, 1938, in Harrisburg, Arkansas to the late Millard Rodney and Edna Vernor Hancock Rodney. Mr. Rodney was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters: Shirley Turner and Paulette Melton.

William...

Nov 1, 2020

Margaret Imogene “Jean” Looney, 86 of Bay, passed peacefully from this life in her sleep, as she was surrounded by her family.  She had lived in Bay for over 40 years.  She was of the Baptist belief.  She and her husband Johnny Looney were married for over 41 years.  For her vocation, she worked at Trumann Upholstery for about...

Nov 1, 2020

David Wayne Rainwater of Brookland found his everlasting peace on November 1, 2020 after an 18 month battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Lillian Rainwater, sister, Jean Nall and brothers, Danny (Tuffy) Rainwater and Mike Rainwater. He is survived by his wife Dianne and son David McKinley Rainwater, brothers Steve (Larinda) Rainwater...

Oct 31, 2020

Mardale Munn, 87, of Jonesboro passed from this life Saturday, October 31, 2020. She was born September 5, 1933 in Egypt to the late Charlie Keith and Vice Keith.

Mardale has lived in the area most of her life and was a member of Southwest Church of Christ.

In addition to her parents, Mardale is...

Oct 31, 2020

Sue McFarlin Felkins, 85, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at The Springs of Jonesboro. She was born to Coy and Ruth (Richie) McFarlin on October 16, 1935, in Lake City, AR.

Sue attended Lake City school and then moved to Bono where she graduated. She became a Navy wife in 1954....

Oct 31, 2020

Diane Patricia Throgmartin, 71, of Hardy, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould.

Born in Chicago, Diane lived most of her life in Northeast Arkansas. She was a 1967 graduate of Trumann High School and worked several years for Methodist Hospital of Jonesboro.  Diane was of the Baptist faith but...

Oct 30, 2020

Billie Faye Parish, 91, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Friday, October 30, 2020.  She was born to the late Arnold and Effie Little on February 10, 1929 in Guy, Arkansas.

Billie was a member of Big Creek Baptist Church in Gibson Switch. She was a Stanley Dealer for many decades serving the Northeast Arkansas area....

Oct 29, 2020

Stevin F. Harvey, 68 of Jonesboro passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020. He was born December 20, 1951, to the late H.F. and Bernice Harvey in Beebe. Steve worked for City Water & Light for 30 years before retiring in 2007. In his retirement, he loved to spend time at the farm, fishing and being surrounded by his loved...

Oct 26, 2020

Max Merrill, 88 of Jonesboro, passed from this life Monday, October 26, 2020 at his residence.  He was born January 2, 1932 to Homer and Lillian Montgomery Merrill in the Herman Community. Max worked at City Water & Light for 37 years and retired as assistant supervisor of the power plant.  He was a member of  Valley View Church...

Oct 25, 2020

Beverly B Mitchell, 80, of Leslie, AR, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020 at her home. She was born November 17, 1939 to the late Chester Brown and Louise Gartee. Along with her parents, Beverly is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Franklin Mitchell; her twin brother, Chester Owen Brown; and her granddaughter, Tiffany Snow Mitchell.

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Oct 24, 2020

Carmen Joan Lucas Adams passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020, at Craighead Nursing Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on January 28, 1931, to the late Ralph and Gladys Lucas, in Louisville, Kentucky.

Carmen worked for the S. S. Kresge Company in Louisville for 40 years, first in widow design and later in sales.  She...