Obituaries

Jun 9, 2020

Alan Reed Henson, 72, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at his home from natural causes. He was born on July 30, 1947 to the late Willie and Ailene Henson in Jonesboro.

Alan graduated from Jonesboro High School and Lettered in Football. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps...

Jun 8, 2020

Charles W. Foley, 80, of Lake City, died Tuesday, June 8, 2020, at his home.  He had lived in Lake City for 11 years, moving here from Jewett, Texas.  He was born on July 5, 1939, to Vann and Betty Lee Foley.  He was a previous member of the law enforcement community. For his hobbies, he enjoyed hunting and...

Jun 8, 2020

Donald Ray Jenkins 78 of Jonesboro passed away Monday, June 8, at NEA hospital. He was born June 13, 1941 in Paragould to the late Oscar and Hazel Jenkins.

Don worked as a county executive director for the USDA. He held that position for 30 years. Previous to his work in Agriculture he was a physical education...

Jun 6, 2020

Vivian J (Jennie) Harris, 93, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born in Paragould on July 6, 1926 to the late John J and Audie M Stricklin Davis. Vivian had lived in Jonesboro for over 30 years and was a member of the Friendship...

Jun 6, 2020

Gail Holder, 73, of Jonesboro passed away Friday, June 6, 2020 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born February 7, 1947 in Pocahontas to the late Louie and Eva Holder. Gail was a founding member and a former Elder at Valley View Church of Christ. He owned and operated his own business, Technical Consultants Inc....

Jun 3, 2020

Mark Cox, 61, of Jonesboro died Wednesday, June 3, 2020, while on vacation in Ardmore, Oklahoma.  He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Mercedes Larkins.

Survivors include his sons, Cody Cox of Mountain Home; Steven Cox of Jonesboro; daughters, Crystal Cox of Jonesboro; Brittny Cox of Trumann; parents, J. D. and Panzy Cox of Paragould; Audie...

Jun 3, 2020

Jeneane Neely, age 63, passed away on June 3, 2020 due to complications from COVID-19. She was born August 22, 1956 in Bentonville, Arkansas to Adrian and Barbara Keith. She joined her future husband in moving to St. Thomas, located in the U.S. Virgin Islands in 1980. They were married the same year on St. Thomas. For...

Jun 2, 2020

Linda Trevathan Hatley Cole, 71, of Jonesboro, AR passed away peacefully at Flo and Phil Hospice, Tuesday, June 2, 2020.  She was born to the late Charles G. "Bud" and Margaret Jeanine “Jean” Willett Trevathan.

She was a lifetime resident of Jonesboro, a member of the the Jonesboro Promenaders and Crowley’s Ridge Cloggers. She was a 1967...

Jun 1, 2020

John A. Pruett, Jr., 77, of Jonesboro, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020. John was born in Aubrey, Arkansas. John married the love of his life, Sharon, his wife of 58 years. John served as a member of the U.S. National Guard. He also served 20 years as a police officer in Marianna, Arkansas, and worked 10 years...

Jun 1, 2020

On Monday, June 1, 2020, Dr. Nancy Lovern Malcolm, 57, of Pocahontas, passed away peacefully after a lengthy and hard fought battle with health issues, under the care of the wonderful and hard-working staff at St Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Born at Rosieres-En-Haye, France, Nancy spent her early years on the French Air Force Base, and...

May 31, 2020

Phil Phillips, 70, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Sunday, May 31, 2020, at his home of natural causes.

Phil was a native and life-long resident of Jonesboro. He was a 1967 graduate of Nettleton High School and a 1971 graduate of Arkansas State University. Phil was active in the organization and coordination of the Nettleton...

May 28, 2020

Malachi Ares Pendleton, infant son of Pamela Ruth Coulter and Maurice Pendleton of Jonesboro, was born into Heaven on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at NEA Baptist Medical Center in Jonesboro.

In addition to his parents, survivors include 1 sister, Makayla Pendleton, and 2 brothers: Maurice Pendleton, Jr. and Maxwell Pendleton, all of the home; his maternal grandfather...

May 26, 2020

Greg A Stine passed from this life Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at his home. He was born May 7, 1953 to Bill & Naurinne Stine in Wenatchee, Washington. He was united in marriage to Barbara (Bobbie) Stine on May 21, 1992. During his working years Greg was a tire salesman for Batesville Tire and Goodyear Wingfoot out of Memphis....

May 25, 2020

James Harold Daniel, 86, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Monday, May 25, 2020, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

James was born in Walnut Ridge and lived much of his life there before moving to Jonesboro about 20 years ago. James worked several years for Jansen Feed & Seed in Walnut...

May 25, 2020

Ralph E. Buhrmester, Jr., 80, of Jonesboro, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

A native of Jonesboro, Ralph was a graduate of Jonesboro High School and a graduate of Arkansas State College. He farmed several years with his family in the Otwell community of Craighead County...

May 24, 2020

Gregory Eugene Bean, 44, of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday, May 24, 2020 at his home. He was born August 30, 1975 in Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri to Steve and Joetta Bandy.

Greg has lived in Jonesboro most of his life and was of the Baptist belief. He was a business owner and enjoyed serving his...

May 23, 2020

Mrs. Lucille Mahon passed away peacefully at her home in Jonesboro on May 23rd.  Mrs. Mahon was born November 13,1919 in Hickory Ridge, AR and was a retired school teacher.  She retired at the age of 83 and had taught for 60+ years.

Lucille was a member of the First Methodist Church of Jonesboro.  Her hobbies she...

May 22, 2020

Our beloved mother, Doris “Doc” Janelle Adams Bishop was 91 when she passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born December 24, 1928 in Brookland to the late Hugh and Beulah Slayton Adams. Doris lived in Brookland her entire life and was an Arkansas Antebellum family descendant of Pine Log...

May 22, 2020

James Lavern Lisk , 76, of Lake City passed from his life Friday, May 22, 2020 at NEA Baptist hospital. He was born to the late James Herbert and Pauline Lisk in Caraway on May 9, 1944. James has resided in Lake City since 1955 after coming from Caraway. He was a member of Friendship Assembly of God Church....

May 21, 2020

Bobby W. Shelton, 78, of Jonesboro passed away peacefully Thursday, May 21, 2020 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  Bobby Was preceded in death by his parents, J.S. and Ruth “Johnnie” Shelton, one brother, J. D. Shelton; a sister, Kathryn Simpson; brother in law, Floyd Simpson, Sr.; and sister in law, Jimmie Lee Shelton. Bobby was a...