Obituaries

Dec 2, 2020

Christy Dawn Hughes, 47, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at St Bernard’s Medical Center. She was born July 13, 1973 to Petrina Cox and the late William David Thomas. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her grandparents and four aunts.

Christy lived her entire life in Jonesboro. When she...

Dec 1, 2020

James D. Roach, 69, of Monette, died Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center.  He had lived in Monette for four years, moving there from Jonesboro.  James was a “Jack of all trades” and enjoyed making trades and selling tools and other items.  He enjoyed fishing.  He was preceded in death by his parents and one...

Dec 1, 2020

Paul Kevin Moore, 55, of Jonesboro passed from this life Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born in Walnut Ridge on May 14, 1965.  He was the son of Lanier and Carol Kay Moore. Paul Kevin lived most of his life residing in Jonesboro after coming from Walnut Ridge and was a...

Nov 30, 2020

Betty Marie Lawson, 74, of Jonesboro passed from this life Monday, November 30, 2020 at NEA Baptist Hospital. Betty was born to the late Joseph and Mildread Everett on March 6, 1946 in Bath, North Carolina.

Betty has resided in Jonesboro since 1979 after spending a brief time in Harrisburg. She was a former member of Everett...

Nov 29, 2020

Wadell Sanders, 73, of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday, November 29, 2020 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born to the late Wadell Sanders Sr.  and Sammie Lee Dennis (Poole). on July 13, 1947 in Jonesboro.

Wadell resided the majority of his life in Jonesboro after spending a brief time in Los...

Nov 28, 2020

Joshua Hayden Morrison, 46, of Jonesboro went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at his home.  He was a life-long resident of Jonesboro.  As a member of the Blessed Sacrament Church, he was very active in his belief.  Hayden received his Masters of Public Administration from Arkansas State University and his Masters in...

Nov 27, 2020

Effie Marjorie Hathcoat, 84, of rural Brookland, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020,  at her residence.

Born in Mickey, Tennessee, Effie moved to Craighead County at an early age and lived most of her life in the Bay-Brookland area. She was a member of Prospect Baptist Church and enjoyed going to the family cabin in Ravenden...

Nov 27, 2020

Patricia Joan (Cook) Gulley, 86, of Jonesboro, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020.

Born in Craighead County, Patricia lived most of her live in the Jonesboro area. She worked as a Nurse’s Aide and served many years at Holy Angels Convent in Jonesboro. Patricia was a member of Nettleton Baptist Church, was a long-time volunteer for the...

Nov 26, 2020

Brenda Diane Crews, 70, of Lake City, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020, at her home after a hard fought battle with cancer.

Born in the Panama Canal Zone, Panama, to Junior Lee and Joy Louise Timms Bowden while Junior was active duty military, Diane moved with her family to Germany before entering first grade in Jonesboro....

Nov 23, 2020

Tina Jean Harbin Nickerson, 64, of Jonesboro, died Monday, November 23, 2020, at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center.  She was born in Forrest City to Jessie Harbin and Vertie Mae Stidham Harbin.  She was of the Pentecostal belief and attended Willis chapel in Harrisburg.  She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Kenneth Harbin, Larry Harbin, and...

Nov 23, 2020

Ralph Ruby Jr, 76, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Monday, November 23, 2020 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born to the late Ralph Ruby Sr. and Justine Ruby Schwer in Newburgh, New York on April 11, 1944.

Ralph attended High School at Newburgh Free Academy (class of 1962) in Montgomery, New York. He...

Nov 21, 2020

Justin Lynn Dunkerson, 54, of Lake City met his Heavenly Father Saturday, November 21, 2020 after a year-long battle with cancer. Justin was born on January 29, 1966 in Jonesboro to the late Dwight Dunkerson and Ella Mae Ridge. Following his service in the Air Force, Justin spent the majority of his working life in the field of industrial...

Nov 21, 2020

Larry James Hall, 78 of Bay, passed from this life Saturday, 21, 2020 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born January 15, 1942 to Jeter and Louise Lackey Hall in Lake City.  Larry worked in the metal industry as a recycling center manager and was a member of the 1 st Baptist Church in Bay. He was a...

Nov 20, 2020

John Willie Lynn 89 passed away November 20 th , 2020 at his home in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born October 26, 1931 to Pearl A. Butler and Charlie T Lynn.

Survived by his adult children, Deborah Lynn Pettus, Michael Marigan Lynn, Cynthia Lynn, Shane Lynn and David Lynn.  Survived by 4 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Nov 20, 2020

Gayle Shinault, 72, of Walls, Mississippi formerly of Jonesboro passed from this life Friday, November 20, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, TN. She was born to the late Arlie and Eunice Peace on December 8, 1947 in Dyess, Arkansas. Gayle has resided in Walls, Mississippi for the last 3 years after spending the majority of her life...

Nov 19, 2020

Edna Mae Harbison, 88, of Jonesboro, died Thursday evening at St. Elizabeth’s Place in Jonesboro.  She was born in the Stranger’s Home Community to Doctor Lawrence and Etter May Counts Simmons.  Edna retired from Lincoln Manufacturing.  Her strong Christian beliefs were a staple for the Harbison household.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Buford L. Harbison; Son,...

Nov 19, 2020

James Randall Johnson (“Jim”) passed away at home in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on November 19, 2020 after an extended illness.

Jim was born on September 12, 1951 in Flint, Michigan, to the late James Bryant and Dorothy Mae Johnson (née Perkins). He grew up in nearby Grand Blanc, Michigan, graduating from Grand Blanc High School in 1969. After...

Nov 18, 2020

(Diana) Sharon Felkins, 75, of Bono, died peacefully at her home on November 18, 2020.  She was born December 20, 1944 to the late Romie W. Sr. and Fern Mills. Sharon was a long-time member of the Bono Church of Christ.  She was an RN for many years and a Certified Rehabilitation Nurse.  She was always admired by all...

Nov 18, 2020

Angelia “Gigi” Renee Crum, 49, of Jonesboro passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at her home. She was born January 9, 1971 to Irene Stevens and the late Ricky O’Brien. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Baili Karigan Crum.

Gigi was born and raised in Trumann. She worked at the...

Nov 18, 2020

Deloris M. White, 87, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at St. Bernards Medical Center.

Born in Paragould, Deloris lived most of her life in Jonesboro. She was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro where she was a founding member of Celebrate Recovery. She was a Realtor and worked...