Obituaries

Mar 27, 2020

Johnny Harold Wilkinson, 79 of Jonesboro passed from this life Friday, March 27, 2020 at NEA Baptist Hospital.  He was born January 1, 1941 to James and Ethel Hill Wilkinson in Leachville.  Johnny was an auto mechanic and US Army veteran.  He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Lettie.

Survivors include 5 daughters;...

Mar 27, 2020

James Robert Hillyer, 68, of Jonesboro departed this life, on Friday, March 27, 2020 in Jonesboro. He

was born to the late Bob Hillyer and Marie Hillyer in Piggott, Arkansas on March 3, 1952.

Jim was a loving and beloved husband, father, and...

Mar 26, 2020

Donnie L. Weston, 67 of Jonesboro, passed from this life Thursday, March 26, 2020 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.  He was born May 22, 1952 to Berlin and Ruby Oden Weston in Jonesboro.   Donnie is preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law Gene Gregory.  He worked for Angelo’s for 35 years and was an avid St. Louis...

Mar 26, 2020

Andy Mize, 69, of Paragould passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020. He was born December 28, 1950 in Harrison to the late Lecel and Lillian Mize. Andy served his country during Vietnam while he was in the Army. He worked for Arkansas Methodist Medical Center for over 25 years, doing security. Andy will be missed by family and several...

Mar 25, 2020

Jimmy Lee Sturkey Jr., 59, of Jonesboro, died on Wednesday, March 25.  He had lived in Jonesboro since 1964.  He was of the Christian belief.  Jimmy worked for the Arkansas Highway Department for many years.  He loved playing Chess, enjoyed creating BBQ delicacies, basketball and Golf.  He enjoyed life to the fullest spending time with family and friends.  He...

Mar 25, 2020

Irene Mary McDonald, 91, of Jonesboro, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.

Born in Newark, New Jersey, Mrs. McDonald has lived over 25 years in Jonesboro where she was the long-time manager of Citadel Record Storage. She was a member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church where she was active with...

Mar 25, 2020

Carol A. Berumen, 67, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  She had lived in Jonesboro for 29 years. She was a very active member in her church, the Prospect Missionary Baptist Church.  Carol enjoyed crafting and loved spending time with her grandsons.  She was preceded in death by her father,...

Mar 25, 2020

Sue Alice Cranford Williams, 93, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Jonesboro Healthcare. She was born July 16, 1926 in Sidonia, Tennessee to the late Lester and Azilee Cranford. Sue lived in Dyersburg, Tennessee in the early part of her life. While in Dyersburg, as a teenager, Sue worked at the Hut. She later moved to...

Mar 23, 2020

Nettie B. Arnold, 76, of Jonesboro, died Monday, March 23, 2020, at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center.  She had lived in Jonesboro for approximately 10 years, moving here from Newport.  She was a very religious and devout Christian and a member of the Nettleton Church of Christ Church.  She was a certified Nurses Assistant.  Nettie loved her family very...

Mar 21, 2020

James Jerome Agent, 81, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at his home. He was born November 8, 1938 in Neshoba County, Mississippi to the late Harvey and Inez Agent.

James lived in Blytheville for a number of years prior to moving to Jonesboro in 1991, where he attended St. Paul United...

Mar 20, 2020

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Mar 20, 2020

Thomas Eugene "Gene" Stalcup, Sr., 71, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Friday, March 20, 2020, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Gene was born in Jonesboro and lived most of his life in the Jonesboro area. He graduated from Brookland High School in 1965 and went on to earn a...

Mar 20, 2020

Travis Smith, 27, of Jonesboro passed away Friday, March 20, 2020. He was born September 22, 1992 to Jeffery Smith and the late Kimberly Smith. Travis enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with friends. He also loved animals and his family, especially his nephew.

In addition to his mother, Travis was preceded in death by his grandfather,...

Mar 19, 2020

*The graveside service will be broadcast live on Emerson Funeral Home's Facebook page at 1:00 pm on Sunday, March 22, 2020.

Betsy Ann Collomp, 82 of Jonesboro passed from this life on Thursday, March 19, 2020. She was born to the late Tal and Vera Brower in Water Valley, Mississippi on September 27, 1937. Betsy...

Mar 17, 2020

Allen Wayne Rogers, 62, of Trumann, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at his home of natural causes.

Born in Jonesboro, Allen grew up in Bay and was a 1975 graduate of Bay High School. He moved to Trumann in 1990 and has lived the last 30 years there. Allen worked all of his...

Mar 17, 2020

Cynthia Boyles Long (Moore), 61, of Jonesboro died Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at her home. She was born July 14, 1958 in Memphis to the late Buford F. Boyles Jr and Vera Pratt Boyles.

Cynthia has lived in the Jonesboro area for over 30 years and was a member of the Methodist Church. She had a love...

Mar 16, 2020

On March 16th, 2020, after an incredible and admirable fight, Elizabeth Waynette Glover defeated cancer and departed for her eternal rest. Born in Waldenburg, Arkansas February 25th, 1944 to Wayne and Ruth Greeno, she was a graduate of the 1962 Lake City High School class and lived most of her life in Lake City. She was employed by NEA...

Mar 15, 2020

Christine “Christy” Deevers, 46, of Jonesboro passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 at her home. She was born June 8, 1973 in Cape Girardeau to Ruth LeGrand and the late Michael LeGrand. Christy was of the Catholic Faith. She attended Notre Dame High school in Cape Girardeau. Christy went on to get her Bachelors degree in Psychology from Southeast...

Mar 14, 2020

Sandra Kay “Jackie” Harris Simmons, 68, of Jonesboro, AR, entered into heavenly glory on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Jackie was born on February 28, 1952 to Leon and Alma Rhea Harris in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Jackie was a 1970 graduate of Jonesboro High School. Through the years, she worked at the Arkansas Services Center, Arkansas State University, World Color, EMI...

Mar 13, 2020

Brian Aubrey Corbett, 74, died at home on March 13 after a brief battle with cancer. Born in St. Stephens, New Brunswick, Canada, Brian was raised in upstate New York and attended Franklin Academy High School in Malone, New York. Music was a big part of his life. He, along with Ken Strout, Rick Saunders, Walt Morse and Duane...