Obituaries

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...

Mar 13, 2020

Terrie Goodwin of Goobertown lost her battle with cancer at the age of 49 on Friday, March 13th of 2020 at Saint Bernard’s Hospital. Terrie loved life, her cats, and her kids. She was a light for wayward souls. Terrie will indeed be missed.

Life Story:

Terrie was born on January 1st, 1971 at Saint...

Mar 13, 2020

L.D. Burrow, 89, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Friday, March 13, 2020, at his residence.

Born in Lake City, L.D. lived most of his life in the Jonesboro area except for five years that he lived in Long Beach, California. He worked many years in the automotive business and was a long-time member of Trinity...

Mar 12, 2020

Mary Lenita Haas Birdsong 80, of Jonesboro passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 at her home. She was born August 17, 1939 in Jonesboro.

She lived most her life in Jonesboro. Mary retired from St. Bernard’s Medical Center after 40 years of service. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Juilus and Amy Pearl Rolland Haas;...

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)...