Obituaries

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...

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.

Survivors...

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...