Obituaries

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...

Oct 24, 2020

Burney Ray Peeler, of Mammoth Spring, passed from this life October 24, 2020 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St.Louis, Missouri. He was born April 17, 1953 in Harrisburg, AR to the late Stanley and Elise Peeler of the Central community.

Burney was preceded in death by his parents and his son Jared Daniel Peeler.

Burney...

Oct 23, 2020

Vercie Drucilla Tate Dulaney, 92 of Bono passed from this life Friday, October 23, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born October 7, 1928 to the late Avery and Mary Jane (Midkiff) Tate in Bono.  Vercie was a member of Faith Freewill Baptist Church.

Vercie showed boundless love for God, family and friends....

Oct 20, 2020

Joyce Anne Playter went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 20, 2020 at her Jonesboro home surrounded by her family after a long battle with Alzheimer's at the age of 82.

Joyce was born on April 22, 1938 in Janesville, WI to the late James and Josephine (Bear) Stone. She married her late husband...

Oct 18, 2020

Terry Lee Evans, of West Helena, Arkansas, passed away October 18, 2020.  Terry was born December 9, 1946 to the late Paul Evans and Vella Stevens.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, George Evans, David Evans, and Wayne Burkes.

He is survived by his siblings, Darrell Burkes (Audrey) of...

Oct 17, 2020

Hazel Marie Clark, 89, of Jonesboro went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born in Keiser on June 4, 1931, to Tom and Alice King. She has lived in Jonesboro for the past 52 years. During that time she was an active member of Nettleton Baptist...

Oct 17, 2020

Phyllis Ann Furnish, 72, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Saturday, October 17, 2020, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Born in Bay, Phyllis moved with her family to Illinois at an early age and grew up there. She lived in Loves Park, Illinois before moving to Jonesboro in 1974. Phyllis was a Registered Nurse...