Obituaries

Aug 10, 2020

Shelton Patrick "Pat" Halk, born 3/17/48, told his wife, Patricia, the night before he died, that he had accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior and was going to heaven.  Being an avid hunter, his heaven, truly became "the happy hunting ground," on 8/10/20 where he loved and respected the sport in every way. Not only the sport of hunting, but...

Aug 9, 2020

Alexander “Alex” Alvarado, 3, of Jonesboro passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. He was born January 31, 2017 in Paragould. Alex was a very special little boy. He loved to play with his big brother Breyson. Alex loved “Ms. Roxana” his teacher. He always had a smile and liked to laugh and sing; run...

Aug 8, 2020

James Carroll Gipson, 73, of rural Jonesboro, passed from this life on Saturday, August 8, 2020, at his home.

James was born in Mountain View, California, and moved with his family at the age of 4 to the Oak Grove community west of Jonesboro where he lived the rest of his life. In his early years, James...

Aug 7, 2020

Jo Anne Arnoult, 68, of Jonesboro, left this Earth on Friday, August 7, 2020.  She was born March 5, 1952 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late William Curtis Williams and Jettie Elois Mann.

Joanne, was our lady of many names; Ms Jo, Mama Jo, Ms A, and Nana. She loved her job at the Tobacco Super Store,...

Aug 6, 2020

Laura Francis Gandy Brady of Jonesboro went to a great homecoming August 6, 2020 to be with Jesus. The Loved ones that went before her are parents, Frank and Laura Gandy. Siblings, Rebecca Berry, Lloyd Gandy, Louise Molene, Gary Gandy, Patsy Newberry, and Jack Gandy.

Family that were left to cherish her memory, Melissa (Waylon) Woodard, Jeff...

Aug 6, 2020

Michael Christopher Chase, 36, of Jonesboro, formerly of Corvallis, Oregon passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Mike was born to Ray and Pam Chase on June 2, 1984 in Bristol, Connecticut. He moved to Jonesboro from Terryville CT as an adolescent, and fiercely clung to his New England...

Aug 6, 2020

Lee T. Roberts of Jonesboro passed away August 6, 2020. He was born in Trumann, AR and grew up in Jonesboro. Lee worked as a Engineer for Western Pacific, Union Pacific RailRoad and Amtrack for a total 30 years. He joined the United States Marines at 17, did two tours in Vietnam. He loved all his family. He is...

Aug 5, 2020

James William Russell (J.R.) Dorton, 97, of Jonesboro, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family.

J.R. was a native and life-long resident of Jonesboro. He was a retired farmer and carpenter and enjoyed building various items for his family and friends including furniture. J.R. enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, woodworking, yard...

Aug 5, 2020

Michael Craig Harris, 55, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020, in Jonesboro. He was born November 28, 1964, to Joe Frank Harris and Freda Whitt Harris. Michael is preceded in death by his father.

Michael loved spending time with his family and longtime girlfriend. He was a generous and loving son, father, brother, and uncle. He was...

Aug 4, 2020

For those attending the graveside service this morning                                                                   please follow the gold arrows when you arrive at the cemetery.

Lyndsey Nicole Taylor, 37, of Nashville, Tennessee, entered eternity on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at her home.  She was born August 6, 1982 to Tim and Tammy (Kemp) Hawkins in Helena, Arkansas.  She is preceded in...

Aug 4, 2020

Darryl Gene Roberts, 81, of Jonesboro, passed from this life early Tuesday morning, August 4, 2020, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born November 18, 1938, to the late Eulan N. Roberts and Olevia E. Roberts of Strawberry, Arkansas.

After graduating from Arkansas State University with both bachelor's and master's degrees in education, Darryl...

Aug 3, 2020

Reba Lynn Franklin, 21, of Jonesboro, formerly of Harrisburg passed from this life Monday, August 3, 2020 at her home.  She was born to Jerry Franklin and Percilla Jayco on April 12, 1999 in Paragould. She has resided in Harrisburg most of life until recently she has lived in Jonesboro. She was a member of Anderson Tully Baptist Church....

Aug 3, 2020

Euleta “Skeet” Francis Whitworth Hewes, 97, of Jonesboro, formerly of Dodge City, Kansas, passed away August 3, 2020 at Jonesboro Health and Rehabilitation. She was born December 22, 1922 in Hattieville, AR to the late Clarence Lester Whitworth and Daisy Dean Carlon.

Euleta joined the Army in 1944 and served during the Second World War. She was...

Aug 3, 2020

Julie Carol Huckaby, 62, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Monday, August 3, 2020. She was born to Robert and Carolyn Huckaby on March 22, 1958 in Lake City. Julie is preceded in death by her father, Robert Huckaby; and brother, Judge Curt Huckaby.

Julie is survived by her mother, Carolyn Leighton; uncle, Jim Stotts (Lynette);...

Aug 3, 2020

Carroll D. Anderson, 78, of Jonesboro, formerly of Trumann passed from this life Monday, August 3, 2020 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House with his family by his side. He was born to the late Garland and Maxine Anderson on January 10, 1942 in Brookland. He started his career as a loan officer at Commercial Credit from...

Aug 2, 2020

Ruthie Elaine Ross, 68 of  Lake City, passed from this life Sunday at her residence.  She was born June  8, 1952 to Simpson Thomas Marshall and Alpha Mize Marshall in Mountain Home.  Ruthie was a bookkeeper and office manager at Baker Implement.  She has lived in the Lake City area since she was 4 years old and was a...

Aug 2, 2020

Jerry Allen Turner, 78, of Jonesboro passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born October 15, 1941 to the late Fergus Turner and Alva Harrison. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers Buster Turner, Junior Turner, Albert Turner, Lee Roy Turner, Dee Troy Turner,...

Aug 1, 2020

Jim Fisher, 65, of Jonesboro passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 at his home. He was born October 19, 1955 in Bakersfield, California. Jim was a member of Refuge Church of the Assemblies of God. He did volunteer work with the church in their food pantry ministries. Jim also volunteered often with the American Red Cross. He retired from...

Aug 1, 2020

Anna Lee Rutherford, 92, of Jonesboro passed from this life August 1, 2020 at The Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born to the late Virgil and Maggie McClain on February 4, 1928 in Walnut Ridge. Anna lived in Jonesboro for over 30 years after coming from Walnut Ridge and was of Christian faith. She was a...

Jul 31, 2020

Kenneth Tyler Adams was born August 5, 1995 to Kenneth Ray Adams Jr and Eileen Ohara. He passed away at NEA Baptist Hospital on July 31, 2020 at the age of 24. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Kenneth Ray Adams Sr and Kathryn Wilfong.

Tyler lived in Jonesboro for three years, coming from Festus,...