Obituaries

Sep 11, 2020

Edie Marie Grayson, 61, of Jonesboro, left this earthly home to be with the Lord Friday, September 11, 2020 at St. Bernard’s Hospital. She was born in Jonesboro on April 2, 1959, to Gene and Theda Jones. She traveled the world with her military family as a child, before settling in the Valley View community for her adult life....

Sep 10, 2020

William “Ponytail” Hadl, 64, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020 at his home in Bono. He was born July 23, 1956 to the late Bobby Hadl and Ramona Belding. Bill is preceded in death by both of his parents.

Bill was a man that truly enjoyed life. An avid church goer, he never met a stranger. You...

Sep 9, 2020

Charlotte Ann DeBruce, 71, of Jonesboro Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020,  at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  She was preceded in death by her parents-Grover and Wanda DeBruce and her brothers Mike DeBruce and Mark DeBruce.  Charlotte is survived by her two children-Dawn Bogue of Jonesboro and Adrian Zawodniak of Houston, her sister Linda...

Sep 8, 2020

Donald Andrew Latourette, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, AR.

Don was born on July 23, 1947 in Jonesboro to Harry and Anna Mae Latourette and was the third born of their eight children.

A 1965 graduate of Jonesboro High School where he ran track,...

Sep 7, 2020

Mary Catherine Chipman, 82, of Jonesboro, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Mary was born in Craighead County and grew up here. In her early married life she moved with her family to Paragould and then to St. Louis where they lived before moving to the Jonesboro-Brookland area where...

Sep 6, 2020

Cindy Ann Turney, 44 of Jonesboro, passed from this life Sunday, September 6, 2020 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.  She was born October 16, 1975 to Sam and Debbie Taylor Miesner in Jonesboro.  She was an administrator for Pathfinders and a member of Broadway Baptist Church in Bay.  Cindy loved the country, enjoyed singing and playing...

Sep 6, 2020

Karen “Shelly” White, 56, of Jonesboro died Sunday, September 6, 2020, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  She had lived in Jonesboro since 1982, moving here from Cave City.  She was a member of Walnut Street Baptist Church and a member of the Kevin Hodges Sunday School Class.  She graduated from Cave City High School in 1982...

Sep 5, 2020

Rebecca Faye Bowman Moore, 53, of Jonesboro went to her heavenly home Saturday, September 5, 2020 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born October 6, 1966 in Bartow, Florida to the late Jimmy and Shirley Bowman.

Survivors include her husband, David Moore; daughters, Emily Moore, Hannah Moore, grandchildren; brother, Eddie (Tiffanie) Bowman; nephew, Bryce Bowman, niece,...

Sep 4, 2020

Clifford James Coots, beloved husband, Dad, Grandpa and brother, passed from this life September 4, 2020 at his home. He was born in Cash to Melvin and Edna Coots. He was a graduate of Cash School.

Clifford was drafted into the Army in 1962. He spent a season of his service in Germany. During that time, he...

Sep 4, 2020

Lavonda Faye Thomas, 69, of Lake City, passed from this life Friday, September 4, 2020 at her home. She was born July 8, 1951 in Cash River to the late Norman and Eunice Smith.

Lavonda has lived in Craighead county since 1965 and was a member of the Assembly of God Church where she was in the...

Sep 4, 2020

Marjorie Ivers, 97, of Starkville, Mississippi passed from this life on Friday, September 4, 2020. She was born on December 19, 1922 in Dorsey, Mississippi to the late Grady and Duvie Wood.

All services are private

Sep 4, 2020

Jackie Raye Colter, 70, of rural Jonesboro, died at home surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Born in Jackson, Tennessee, Jackie lived most of her life in Trumann before moving to Jonesboro. She worked 28 years for Holiday Inn of Jonesboro and retired as domestics supervisor. Jackie was a member of Grace Point Church of God...

Sep 3, 2020

Jerry Wayne Beal, 74, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Jerry was born in Detroit, Michigan, but moved as an infant to Rector with his family where he lived his early life and graduated  Rector High School in 1964. He was a 1968 graduate of...

Sep 2, 2020

Edgar Dewayne Meredith, 90, of Jonesboro, died peacefully at his home Wednesday, September 2, 2020.  He served in the U.S. Army in the early 1950’s being stationed in Japan.  He became a contractor and was very active during the building boom in the 70’s and 80’s.  After retiring he worked in his garden and projects around his yard.  He...

Aug 31, 2020

Jason Clay Bennett, 45, of Bay passed from this life Monday, August 31, 2020 at his home. He was born October 23, 1974 in Jonesboro to Alene (Bennett) Nix and Virgil Bennett Jr.

Jason has lived in the Bay/Trumann area all of his life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and picking for antiques. He was also a loving...

Aug 30, 2020

Baby Stuart Don Wortham, of Marmaduke was born into Heaven on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Jimmie and Leslie Hart.

Stuart is survived by his parents, Karry and Brook Wortham; his sister, AnnaMae Wortham; grandparents, Bridget & John Tedder, Kayla & John Garner, and Jeff &...

Aug 30, 2020

Brock Alan Anderson, 47, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at UAMS in Little Rock. He was born to Chuck Anderson and Kathy Johnmeyer on October 22, 1972 in Colby, Kansas. Brock graduated high school at Wilburton High School in Wilburton, Oklahoma and graduated from Lyon College in 1996. He attended church at Central...

Aug 29, 2020

Mary Joan House, 80 currently of Searcy, formerly of Jonesboro, was born April 23 1940 at Marked Tree to Lester and Gertrude Koster.  Moved to Jonesboro in the mid-1940s.  Attended Jonesboro schools and graduated in the Class of 1958! Started work at General Electric at the age of 18 and retired in 1995, after 36 years of service.  On...

Aug 29, 2020

Lee Verty Lewis, 89 of Jonesboro, passed from this life Saturday, August 29, 2020 at her home. She was born July 19, 1931 to Rose Lee and Goldie Reece Shipman in Lake City. Lee Verty worked at Hancock Fabrics as a sales person and she was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Lee Verty enjoyed traveling, sewing and crafting,...

Aug 29, 2020

Mary Kathryn Despain, 53, of Paragould, died Saturday, August 29, 2020 at her home in Paragould.  She had lived in Paragould for 18 years, moving there from Jonesboro.  She was of the Church of Christ belief. Mary worked for the OMG Law Firm.  She was preceded in death by her father, Larry Despain.

Survivors include her sons,...