Obituaries

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,...

Jul 29, 2020

Latoya Jean Vanderbilt, 30, of Jonesboro passed away Wednesday July 29, 2020. LaToya was born on February 22, 1990 in Forrest City, AR.  LaToya was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Emma Jean Nash (Marianna), her fraternal grandfather Elmore Brown.

LaToya was survived by her three beautiful children, her mother Wrelesta Hicks-Vanderbilt (Jonesboro), her father Mark...

Jul 29, 2020

Beverly Ann Welch Page, 61, of Jonesboro died July 29, 2020, at the Arkansas Continued Care Hospital.  She had lived in Jonesboro for the past four years, moving here from West Monroe, Louisiana.  Her favorite times of the year were around any holiday.  She enjoyed travelling and making memories with her family.  She was preceded in death by her...

Jul 28, 2020

Patrea L. Son, 56, of Imboden passed from this life Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Nea Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 6, 1964 in Humbolt, TN to Winford Hicks and Ehrline Walker. She has resided in Imboden for the last 26 years after coming from Jonesboro. She was a proud member of Liberty Hill Church in...

Jul 27, 2020

Ruth Hellen Grigsby, 92, of Jonesboro died on July 27, 2020 at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center.  Ruth Hellen was born in Bono to Roy and Beatrice Forrester. She spent many decades as a teacher, retiring from Jonesboro Public Schools.  She also taught students in Walnut Ridge, Bay, and Egypt.  She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist...

Jul 27, 2020

David Michael “Mike” Bruner, 72, of Jonesboro passed away on July 27, 2020, at NEA Baptist Hospital.  Mike was born in Harrison, Arkansas, on November 2, 1947.  He was preceded in death by his parents Reverend Glenn and Edna Bruner; two brothers, Bill Bruner and Eldwin J. Bruner.

Mike worked in the agriculture-chemical and seed industry for...

Jul 26, 2020

William “Bill” Edgar Dowdy, 81, of Jonesboro passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born September 8, 1938 in Jonesboro to the late Harold and Opal Dowdy. Bill was a member of Faith Tabernacle Church. He worked for ASU for several years as a custodian. Bill enjoyed fishing, hunting, working on cars and...

Jul 26, 2020

Carolyn (Henderson) Tinsley, 70, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Sunday, July 26, 2020, at her home of natural causes.

Carolyn was born in Jonesboro and grew up in the Bono area. She was a 1967 graduate of Bono High School then married Harold Tinsley and moved to Jonesboro where she lived most of her life. ...

Jul 24, 2020

Bobby D. Darr, 86, of Jonesboro, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020, at his home.

Born in Brookland, Bobby was a 1954 graduate of Lake City High School and later moved to Jonesboro where he lived most of his life. He was retired from General Electric in Jonesboro and was a member of Central Baptist Church...

Jul 24, 2020

Leslie Wayne Fahr, 66, of Weiner passed from this life Friday, July 24, 2020 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born October 12, 1953 in Lonoke to the late Marvin Fahr and Opal Fahr.

Leslie has lived in the Weiner area most of his life and owned his own diesel mechanic business, Fahr Repairs....

Jul 23, 2020

Lucas Kasey Kellums, 15 day old son of Dustin and Callie Kellums, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus in Heaven on Thursday, July 23, 2020. In his short life, his sweet spirit won over all of his family and the doctors and nurses at St. Bernards NICU and Arkansas Children's Hospital.

In addition to his mommy...