Obituaries

Nov 15, 2020

Sylvia C. Ward, 79, of rural Jonesboro, passed from this life on Sunday, November 15, 2020, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Born in Tampa, Florida, to first generation immigrants, Sylvia grew up there, met her husband, Ross, there then moved to Jonesboro in 1970. She was a homemaker and member of Northside Church of Christ...

Nov 14, 2020

Suzan Renee Hicks, age 64 of Jonesboro, was called home this November 14, 2020.  Suzan was born of James and Evelyn Ball and was preceded in death by two sisters, Paula Kaye and Jama Elaine Ball.  She was a long time resident of Jonesboro with her loving husband of 45 years, Gary Hicks.  Suzan is also survived by her...

Nov 13, 2020

L.C. “Buttons” McHalffey, 77, of Trumann passed from this life on Friday, November 13, 2020. He was born to the late S.D. and Cordie McHalffey on January 23, 1943 in Caraway, Arkansas. L.C. and his wife, Peggy, were members at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Trumann. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force serving his country...

Nov 13, 2020

Severiano "Sam" Acebo, Jr., 83, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Friday, November 13, 2020, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro.

Born in Belleville, Texas, Sam was a U.S. Army veteran and served in Korea. His passion for optical started in the military where he was an Optical Lab Specialist. Following his years in the...

Nov 12, 2020

Larry Owens, 75, of Jonesboro passed from this life Thursday, November 12, at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born and raised in the Cane Island area of Lake City, AR.

Larry was born July 11, 1945, to the late H.R. “Rusty” Owens and Hazel Northern Owens in Lake City.

He graduated as a Lake City...

Nov 12, 2020

Tracey Lee Fernatt, 56, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, November 12, 2020 at his residence.  He had lived in Jonesboro since 1990, moving here from Helena.  Tracey was a gun enthusiast and an avid hunter.  He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Fernatt.

Survivors include his mother, Patricia Fernatt; sister, Leslie Fernatt, both of Jonesboro.

Nov 11, 2020

James C. “Doc” McDole, 93, of Bay passed from this life Wednesday November 11, 2020 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born July 5, 1927 in Cherry Valley to the late Cary and Dollie McDole.

James is a lifelong resident of Northeast Arkansas and was known as a hard worker. He enjoyed playing...

Nov 11, 2020

Wanda Roxanne King, 60, of Lake City passed from this life on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born to the late James and Maudie King on March 9, 1960 in Michigan City, Indiana. Wanda loved to listen to music with her grandkids, cook for everybody, and loved to watch her...

Nov 10, 2020

Harriet Byrd O’Neal, 85, of Jonesboro, AR passed away on Tuesday evening, November 10 th of 2020 at Arkansas Methodist Hospital. She was born in Memphis, TN on October 21 st of 1935 to the late Chester and Beverly Cogbill Byrd. Harriet was a dedicated member of First Presbyterian Church where she spent nearly 60 years playing organ and...

Nov 10, 2020

Jessica Diane Prunty, 32, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday at St. Bernard’s.  She was a life-time resident of Jonesboro and a member of Miller’s Temple Church. She was preceded in death by her mother.

Survivors include her father, Matthew Prunty (Alice) of Jonesboro; brothers, Jimmy Prunty of Fayetteville; Jonathan Prunty (Angel) of Jonesboro; Gene Prunty of Montana: Jakary...

Nov 10, 2020

Alvin Louis Swan, 69, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at St. Bernards Medical Center due to non Covid-19 related health issues. He was born to the late Leo and Thelma Swan on January 2, 1951 in Clarinda, Iowa.

Alvin was called into the Ministry 52 years ago, when he was just...

Nov 9, 2020

Jerry Lynn Kennedy of Jonesboro, Arkansas entered eternal life on November 9, 2020 at the age of 60. Jerry Lynn was born to the late Charlotte Myers Koser and Juan Kennedy on January 22, 1960, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Jerry Lynn spent his life as a farmer and truck driver. Jerry Lynn loved his family and often shared memories with...

Nov 9, 2020

Diana "Nana" Torres, 51, of Bono, died Monday, November 9, 2020.  She was of the Catholic belief.  She was preceded in death by her brothers, Arturo, Ricardo Sr., Rafeal and Ramon and one niece, Angie Lu Heilie.

Survivors include her daughter, Journee Fernandez of the Home; Father of Journee, Salvador Fernandez; sisters, LaLa, Marcy, Lile, Angie (Juan);...

Nov 8, 2020

Beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Dortha Louise Stone passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 in Jonesboro, AR from complications due to Covid-19.  She was 93.

Dot was born on April 1, 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri to Harry and Ruby (Etherton) Bogan. She married the love of her life, Elmer Stone on August 28, 1950....

Nov 8, 2020

Albert H. Stanley, 96 of Jonesboro, passed from this life Sunday, November 8, 2020 at The Springs of Jonesboro.  He was born March 25, 1924 to Robert and Myrtle Hunt Stanley in Memphis, TN.  Albert was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp and a member of the Church of Christ. He worked and retired from CW&L...

Nov 5, 2020

Carl M. Phillips was born on June 29, 1937, in Cleveland, Arkansas and died on November 5, 2020, in Jonesboro, AR.

He attended Morrilton High...

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...