Obituaries

Mar 9, 2020

Joy White, 84, of Lake City, died Monday, March 9, 2020, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  She had lived in Lake City for over 30 years, moving here from the St. Louis area.  She was a member of the Lake City Methodist Church.  She retired from Bussmann Manufacturing in St. Louis.  Joy enjoyed working in her...

Mar 8, 2020

Melba Jean Gant, 92, of Mishawaka, Indiana passed away at her home on Sunday, March 8, 2020. She was born October 3, 1927 in Monette to the late Peter and Nancy Newton.

Melba lived in the Jonesboro area for several years before moving to Indiana. She loved doing landscaping and gardening.

In addition to her...

Mar 7, 2020

Cecil Dillard Ratliff, 90, of Lake City went to be with the Lord Saturday, March 7, 2020. He was born February 23, 1930 in Salem to the late William Berge and Bertha VanWinkle Ratliff. Dillard served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a lifelong member of the Assemblies of God faith and most recently...

Mar 6, 2020

Bonnie Jaunita (Hairrell) Bean, 91, of Jonesboro went to her Heavenly home to be with her Lord on Friday, March 6, 2020. She was born in Waterloo, Alabama on July 2, 1928 to Bert and Dora Hairrell. Bonnie graduated from Dixie High School in 1947 and was a member of 1st Free will Baptist Church in Jonesboro. She loved...

Mar 5, 2020

Raymond Wallace Clark, 99, of Lake City went to be with the Lord Thursday March 5, 2020 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born December 25, 1920 in Selmer, Tennessee to the late Orville and Belle Clark.

Raymond has lived in the area for over 50 years and was of the Assembly of God faith. He...

Mar 3, 2020

George Lee Jackson, 73, of Jonesboro passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at St Elizabeth’s Place in Jonesboro Arkansas. He was born January 29, 1947 in Porum, Oklahoma to the late Charlie Jackson and Gladys Pemberton.  George was a private in the United States Army. Nothing brought him greater joy than spending time with his many nieces and nephews....

Mar 3, 2020

Robert Hodge Hall Jr. died Tuesday afternoon, March 3 rd in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Born March 11 th , 1939, he was the son of Robert Hodge and Ella Ware (Few) Hall of Camden, Arkansas.

An early academic enthusiast, Robert favored literature...

Mar 3, 2020

Rev. Bobby Dean Heath, 86, of Jonesboro, passed away March 3, 2020 in the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Born June 6th, 1933, in Nettleton Arkansas to Ray and Clara Heath. Bob married Flo Ella Higdon on April 19, 1950. They were married 69 years. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Andy, Hugh, (twin brother)...

Mar 1, 2020

John Richard Bankston passed from this life on February 29, 2020 at the age of 68. John was a Florida native and lived at Monette Manor for the past eight years. He was a United States Air Force veteran. John will be missed by the Monette Manor staff, residents, and support community. A memorial service will be held at...

Feb 29, 2020

Marilyn Cook, 85 of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully with family present by her side Saturday, February 29, 2020, at Craighead Nursing Center. She was born in Jonesboro on November 6, 1934, to Robert "Bob" and Fern Duvall Webb. She grew up in Jonesboro and graduated from Nettleton High School.

Mrs. Cook was of the Baptist faith and...

Feb 28, 2020

Billy Ray Swindle, 80 of Jonesboro passed from this life at his residence.  He was born October 17, 1939 to O.T. and Irene Cannon Swindle in Clover Bend, Arkansas.  Billy worked and retired from General Electric.  He is a member of Bono Church Of Christ.  He enjoyed his grandkids and family, fishing, hunting and gardening .  Billy is preceded...

Feb 28, 2020

Audrey Smith of Jonesboro, born April 19,1943, died Friday February 28,2020 at the age of 76. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Smith, and sons Shannon Chapman of Jonesboro Arkansas and Richard Dale McCarrell of Beaumont California.

Audrey leaves behind sons Shane Chapman( wife Crystal ), Micheal Chapman (wife Anita) and Daughter Tonya Victor...

Feb 27, 2020

Mary Cathryn Walker, 92, died Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Craighead Nursing Center.  Born in Moro and a native of Helena, Mary Cathryn was a longtime resident of Jonesboro.  In addition to her membership and leadership of various church, music, art, theatre, and historical organizations, Mary Cathryn also supported educational activities for children.  Known for her culinary prowess, entertainment,...

Feb 24, 2020

Betty Dean Lamberson, 88 of Bay passed from this life Monday, February 24, 2020 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.  She was born April 15, 1931 to Ben and Dovie Duncan Sheets in Bay.  Betty worked as a cook at Bay School.  She enjoyed family time, working in her yard, cooking and the holidays; but most of...

Feb 23, 2020

Lonnie Ray King, Sr., 69, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Sunday, February 23, 2020, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Born in the Gilkerson community southwest of Jonesboro, Lonnie was a 1968 graduate of Valley View High School and lived all of his life here. He was a truck driver over 20 years for...

Feb 23, 2020

Mildred Shepard Cahoon, 87, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully after a long illness Sunday, February 23, 2020, at Jonesboro Healthcare in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

She was born December 9, 1932, in Glen Allen, Mississippi, to Robert C. Shepard and Bertha Mae Ford.  She attended High School in Greenville, Mississippi.

She was preceded in death by her...

Feb 22, 2020

Sharron Kay (Lisk) Bell, 52, of Lake City passed from this life on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at her home. She was born on December 12, 1967 in Trumann to James and Peggy Lisk. Sharron recently graduated from ASU with an Associate’s Degree in Business. She was family oriented and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her granddaughter,...

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...