Obituaries

Jul 14, 2021

Roy Edward Grant, Jr passed from this life Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital.  He was born in Leachville to Roy and Carrie Covey Grant on July 12, 1934.  Roy has lived in Jonesboro since 1964, coming from Blytheville.  He retired from the Lilly News Company after 42 years and was a member of Walnut Street Baptist...

Jul 12, 2021

Paul E. Johansen Jr. departed from this life Monday, July 12, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Paul was born February 27, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri to Paul Johansen and Christine Broderick Johansen.

Paul served in the United States National Guard. He worked for Johansen Bro’s Shoe Company in St. Louis,...

Jul 12, 2021

Arthur M. “Al” Smith, 89, of Jonesboro passed away Monday, July 12, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born May 7, 1932 in Jonesboro to the late Murl and Virgie Smith. Al was a member of Central Baptist Church. He was a veteran who served in the U.S. Navy and he fought in the Korean War. Al...

Jul 12, 2021

Dr. William T. (Bill) Shanlever, 83, of Jonesboro, passed from this life Monday, July 12, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center after a brief bout with cancer. Bill was born April 19, 1938 to the late Dr. RC Shanlever and Dorothy Thomas Shanlever. In addition to his parents, Bill is preceded in death by his step-mother, Mary Jane Nisbett...

Jul 12, 2021

Gilbert Louis Foster, 84, a life long resident of Jonesboro, died Monday, July 12, 2021 at his home.  He was born in Pitts, Arkansas, to Johnny and Ocy Redith Foster.  As the owner and operator, he drilled many wells in Jonesboro and the surrounding area.  He was also the previous owner of Rosecare Nursing Center.  Gilbert was of the...

Jul 11, 2021

Jesus "Lu" Alberto Garza, 16, of Jonesboro, passed from this life Sunday, July 11, 2021 at his home. Jesus was born in Jonesboro on April 9, 2005 to Norma Muñoz and Juan Garza. He is preceded in death by his maternal-grandfather, Juan Muñoz; brother, Julian Garza; and Aunt, Maria Idalia Barrera.

Lu lived his whole life in...

Jul 8, 2021

Ira Bronson Allen, 73, of Jonesboro, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at his home of natural causes.

Born in Harrah, Oklahoma, Ira lived most of his life in the Jonesboro area. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and spent most of his adult working life in the computer profession. For the...

Jul 8, 2021

Carolyn Osborne, 72, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center.

Born Dec. 3, 1948, in Newport, she was the daughter of Jack and Lois Wallis.

She loved spending time with her family, antiquing, going on drives and trips or adventures, shopping, cooking for her family...

Jul 8, 2021

Earley Faye Stocks Rice, 78, of Jonesboro passed away June 8 th 2021. She was a loving mother and wife. She was preceeded in death by her daughter Stacy Ann Ragland also of Jonesboro. Survivors include her husband Bob Rice, her children Scott Ragland, Shelby Ragland Hoyle, Tony Rice, Derek Rice and Michael Rice, and several grandchildren. No memorial...

Jul 7, 2021

Allen Roy Williams, 84, of Jonesboro, passed from this life Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at St. Elizabeth’s Place. Allen was born April 20, 1937 to the late John and Bonnie Louise Williams. In addition to his parents, Allen is preceded in death by his first wife, Doris “Dottie” Williams; and brothers, Jimmy Williams and John Williams II.

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Jul 5, 2021

Aurora Renee McCann of Jonesboro was born into Heaven on Monday, July 5, 2021 in Jonesboro. Aurora’s parents, Gabriel and Elaina, both of Jonesboro attend Community of Christ Kids Bible Club. She is preceded in death by her paternal great grandfather, Robert Hall and maternal great grandfather, George Johnson; and great grandmother, Jenny McCann.

Aurora is survived...

Jul 4, 2021

David Walter Judd, 74, of Jonesboro passed from this life on July 4, 2021. He was born on July 6, 1946 in Lake City to the late Trisha Poeteete Judd. David lived in Northeast Arkansas most of his life and had many different careers. However, the time he spent in Biloxi, Mississippi with his restaurant on the beach was...

Jul 4, 2021

Neala McFarland, 64, of Bay, formerly of Egypt, Arkansas, went to be with God July 4, 2021. She was born to the late Neil and Gladys Ingram on December 3, 1956. She was of the Church of Christ belief. Neala loved yard sales, online selling, auctions, good food and most of all, seeing her three grandkids. She loved helping...

Jul 3, 2021

Mar Sue Pierce, 82  of  Walnut Ridge passed from this life July 3, 2021 at her residence.  She was born in Pontiac, Michigan to James and  Zepha Gage on June, 30, 1939.  Mar Sue was a checkout supervisor at Walmart and a member of the Church of Christ.  She enjoyed fishing, shopping,  loved  gardening and  flowers.  She is preceded...

Jul 3, 2021

Byron Edward "Butch" Burrow, 69, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, July 3, 2021, from injuries sustained in a boating accident while fishing in Prairie County near Hazen.

Born July 9, 1951, in Jonesboro to Edward and Luella Turman Burrow, Butch was a 1969 graduate of Nettleton High School where he was a member of the football and track...

Jul 3, 2021

Mildred Prescott, 101, a resident at The Villa, Jonesboro, AR passed away on Saturday July 3, 2021, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born on October 20, 1919, in Jackson, TN to the late John Denton and Myrtle Lillard.

Mildred was a member of The First United Methodist Church, of Jonesboro and former...

Jul 2, 2021

Lawrence Nevin Gnagey, 91, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on July 2, 2021.

Known to his friends and family as Larry and to his school students as Mr. G., he was born in Chadwick, Illinois, in 1930 to Lelo and Virginia Gnagey.  The son of a school superintendent, Larry and his family landed in the small community...

Jul 2, 2021

Barbara Mathis, 85, of Jonesboro passed away Friday, July 2, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born January 17, 1936 in Hardy to the late Owen “Chubb” and Lois Utley. Barbara was a member of North Main Baptist Church. She was a 1956 graduate of Southern Baptist College. Barbara then graduated from Arkansas State...

Jul 1, 2021

Wanda Mae Keller Sellers, 86, of Jonesboro passed from this life Thursday, July 1, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.

She was born to the late Homer and Ila Pearl Sitz on January 18, 1935 in Hardy, Arkansas. After being born and raised in Hardy where she was crowned Miss...

Jun 29, 2021

Alan Scott Smith, 49, of Turner passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at his home. He was born February 10, 1972 in Helena to Linda Smith and the late Colin Smith. Scott enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with family.

In addition to his father, Scott was preceded in death by a special friend, Kelly Ford.