Obituaries

Aug 22, 2020

Charles Robert “Bobby” Shelby Jr, 48, of Jonesboro passed from this life Saturday, August 22, 2020 at his home. He was born October 12, 1971 in Jonesboro to Beverly Shelby and Charles Shelby Sr.

Bobby has lived in Jonesboro all his life and worked for the City Of Jonesboro for 15 years and also worked at Walmart...

Aug 21, 2020

Louise Bolton, 94, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Friday, August 21, 2020. She was born to the late Charlie Long and Pearlie English Long on November 24, 1925 in Poinsett County. Louise was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Jonesboro for close to 50 years. She loved her flowers and gardening, as well as working for...

Aug 21, 2020

Edith Wray Prater Jackson, Missouri passed from this life on August 21, 2020 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born on October 15, 1932, grew up in Coldwater, Missouri and eventually settled down in Jackson, Misssouri until she passed. Edith was very active at the First Baptist Church in Jackson. She had a passion for...

Aug 20, 2020

Pauline D. Stewart Swinney, 85, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Thursday, August 20, 2020, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Born in the Noland community southwest of Pocahontas, Pauline lived in Pocahontas before moving to Jonesboro in 1969. She had a career being self-employed and attended Walnut Street Baptist Church for many years before...

Aug 18, 2020

The webcast for Gracy will start at approximately 9:55 a.m. on Friday, August 21, 2020. To view video click HERE:

Mrs. Annamma Vithayathil was a noble and gentle mother, grandmother, and friend who went to her home with Jesus on August 18, 2020. Anna, who also went by the nickname Gracy, brightened the lives of many with...

Aug 16, 2020

Tom Pyburn, 76, of Lake City, died Sunday, August 16, 2020, at his home.  He had lived in the Lake City area most of his life.  Tom was of the Pentecostal belief.  He worked 26 years for Pepsi Cola.  One of Tom’s hobbies was he loved to fish.  He was a good provider, husband, dad and grandad.  He was...

Aug 16, 2020

William T. Herring, M.D. passed away peacefully in Plano, Texas on August 16, 2020.  Bill was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on December 13, 1937 to Dr. Wilbur Herring and Mary Elizabeth Herring and was soon joined by his beloved sister, Elizabeth.  The family moved frequently in connection with Wilbur’s military and preaching career, but eventually the family settled...

Aug 15, 2020

David Joseph Maguire, 57, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born April 22, 1963 to Anthony Maguire and Julia O’Brien. David is preceded in death by his father, Anthony Maguire; mother-in-law, Agnes Pagan; brother, Timothy Maguire; and granddaughter, Chelsy Adams.

David was passionate about his work. Working for Japan Airlines for...

Aug 14, 2020

Timothy Alan Swan, 50, of Jonesboro passed from this life August 14, 2020 at his home. He was born on October 20, 1969 to Alvin and Charlotte Swan in Trumann. Timothy has resided in Jonesboro over the last 30 years after coming from Springfield, Missouri. He was a member of the Bolivar Pentecostal Jesus Name Church. He was an...

Aug 14, 2020

Lisa Diana Farmer, 49, of Bono entered into her eternal home Friday, August 14, 2020 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born to Charles and Iva Sharp in Brinkley on November 20, 1970. Lisa has resided in Bono for the last 18years. She was a faithful member of the Cache River Pentecostal Church. She gave her life to...

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...