Obituaries

Feb 21, 2020

Elmer “Buster” Massengill Jr., 69, of Eugene, Oregon passed from this life on February 21, 2020 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on June 21, 1950 in Eugene, Oregon to Elmer Massengill Sr. and Leta Maret Massengill. Buster enjoyed fishing and enjoyed his life traveling as a truck driver. He also loved his three...

Feb 20, 2020

Jimmy Dale Rece, 65 of Jonesboro went to be with the Lord Thursday, February 20, 2020 at his home. He was born April 12, 1954 in Monette to Ted Rece and Faye Rece.

Jimmy was a life long resident of Jonesboro and was of the Free Will Baptist belief. He was an avid golfer and also enjoyed...

Feb 18, 2020

Carmen Philpot, 44, of Jonesboro, went to rest in the arms of her Savior on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at her home.  She had lived most of her life in the Jonesboro area. Carmen was of the Baptist belief and will be remembered for her sweet spirit, her kind heart, and her unwavering faith.  She was preceded in death...

Feb 18, 2020

Lee Roy Turner, 81, of Jonesboro passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at the Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born April 21, 1938 in Jonesboro to the late Fergus Wasson and Alvah Ella Turner. Lee attended Shiloh United Methodist Church with his wife, Louise Turner. Nothing brought him greater joy than spending time at his church,...

Feb 18, 2020

Monica Jean Lindley, 65, of Jonesboro went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. More than anything while she was on this earth, she loved. She loved her family and was an incredibly supportive mother. She loved music and was a church musician for most of her life. She was a...

Feb 16, 2020

Dulene Clements Wells, 91, of Imboden passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice house. She was born July 12, 1928 in Smithville to the late Henry Otto and Emma Dixon. Dulene was of the Baptist belief. Nothing brought her greater joy than spending time with her children, grandchildren, and family. She also enjoyed...

Feb 15, 2020

Lillian Rozella Fowler, 95 of Jonesboro passed from this life Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.  She was born September 10, 1924 to Albert and Caroline Burgert Donner in Manila, Arkansas.  Lillian had lived in Manila before coming to Jonesboro.  While in Manila, she was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Blytheville....

Feb 14, 2020

Elizabeth Jeanette Lamberth, 82, of Jonesboro passed from this life Friday, February 14, 2020 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born to the late Court Prentiss and Maude Elizabeth Davis on July 23, 1937 in Brinkley, Arkansas.

Jeanette lived all of her adult life residing in Jonesboro and was a lifetime member of...

Feb 14, 2020

Millie Nelson, 75, of Bono, passed from this life on February 14, 2020 at NEA Baptist Hospital. She had lived in the Bono area since 2000, moving there from Keiser, Arkansas.  She loved attending her church, Center Hill Missionary Baptist Church.  She also enjoyed gardening, cooking and sewing.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

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Feb 13, 2020

Imogene Joseph "Jo" Snodgrass, 93, of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020, at her home.

Born in Black Rock, Jo moved to Jonesboro in 1956 and lived most of her life here. She was a graduate of Arkansas State College and was a homemaker and worked alongside her husband in his dental practice. Jo was a...

Feb 13, 2020

Richard (Ricky) Allen Jones was born on November 17, 1973 to Charles G. and Betty Jo Jones in West Memphis, Ar. He is preceded in death by his parents. He was admitted to the Arkadelphia Human Development Center on January 16, 1980 where he lived until his transfer to the Jonesboro Human Development center on July 16, 1981. Ricky...

Feb 13, 2020

Nancy Patrice Loggins, 52 of Memphis passed from this life Thursday, February 13, 2020 at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was born in Jonesboro on  June 12, 1967 to Shirley and Jane Henry Loggins.  She enjoyed collecting Elvis memorabilia, she was an advocate for Downs Syndrome and Autism, she loved her son, Garrett and loved helping others.  Nancy is preceded...

Feb 13, 2020

Malcolm Christopher Felkins Smith, 56, of Russellville, Arkansas passed from this life on February 13, 2020. He was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Teddy Eugene Felkins and Bonnie LaVonne Wadley Felkins. Malcolm was later adopted by his stepfather, Earl Smith. Malcolm lived his early years mainly in North East Arkansas except for a couple of years as a very...

Feb 11, 2020

Michael Calvin Walters, 59, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at his home.

Mike was a practicing Professional Engineer with a career built on his uncanny ability to solve the problems that no one else could. He was a humble man who mentored anyone willing to listen. No matter how astounding he...

Feb 10, 2020

Mae Gene McReynolds, 73, of Walnut Ridge, died Monday, February 10, 2020 at her home.  She had lived in Walnut Ridge for 25 years, moving there from Sedgewick.  She was preceded in death by her parents, three husbands and one brother.

Survivors include three brothers, Perry Humes of Pocahontas; Donnie Humes of Powhatten; and Marion Humes of...

Feb 10, 2020

Terry Brandon, 43, of Bono died Monday, February 10, 2020 at his home.  He had lived in Jonesboro for over 14 years, moving there from Jonesboro.  He was a member of the Forrest Home Church of the Nazarene.  He was a member of the Bono Family Event Planning Committee.  Terry was a painter by trade.  He was an avid...

Feb 9, 2020

Juan Muñoz, 76, of Jonesboro passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born August 21, 1943 in Linares, Nuevo Leon in Mexico to the late Ernesto and Maria De Jesus Muñoz. Juan was a member of Betel Church. He worked with his sons at Muñoz Acoustics.  Juan enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, farming horses...

Feb 9, 2020

Marianne Hestir Williams, 90, of Jonesboro, passed away on February 9, 2020 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born in Des Arc, Arkansas, on August 6, 1929, the only child of William and Dr. Jewel Teem Hestir. Marianne grew up in Judsonia and graduated from Searcy High School in 1946 at the age of 16...

Feb 9, 2020

Evelyn Jones of Jonesboro, peacefully went to be with her Lord Jesus in Heaven on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at the age of 81 years.  She was born January 22, 1939 in Sandtown, Arkansas to James and Velma Barnett.  Evelyn was a member of Providence Baptist Church in Needham where she resided for 65 years.  She was retired from...

Feb 9, 2020

Billie Sue Hoggard of Jonesboro peacefully went to be with her Lord Jesus in Heaven on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at the age of 76 years. She was born on January 28, 1944 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Billie Sue was a member of Highland Drive Baptist Church in Jonesboro where she sang in the choir. She lived in Jonesboro for...