Obituaries

Jan 25, 2020

Clarence “Junior” Fisher, 90, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, January 25, 2020, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  He had lived in Jonesboro since 1960, moving here from Indiana.  He was a charter member of Cathedral Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon for many years.  He was a member of the Jonesboro Masonic Lodge #129 and...

Jan 23, 2020

Wanda Lee Platz, 63, of rural Lake City, passed from this life on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Wanda was born in Mexico, Missouri, and grew up and graduated high school in Kansas City, Kansas. She served 5 years and 10 months in the US Army as a Medic and was...

Jan 23, 2020

Marvin “Marty” Tate, 54, of Brookland passed from this life Thursday, January 23, 2020 at South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center in Osceola. He was born December 21, 1965 in Chicago, IL to the late Marvin and Judith Tate.

Marty was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Jonesboro.

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Jan 21, 2020

Stuart Wayne Davis, 78 of Jonesboro, passed from this life Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at NEA Baptist Hospital.  He was born on October 28, 1941 in Waverly, Rhode Island to Clarence and Pauline Essex Davis.  Stuart was a proud veteran of the US Air Force from 1960-1964.  He worked and retired from ADT Security Systems and a faithful member...

Jan 21, 2020

Robert Lee “Bobby” Box, 61, of Woodinville, Washington passed from this life on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. He was born to Robert and Joyce Box on October 9, 1958 in Jonesboro. Bobby achieved bachelor’s degrees from both Arkansas State University and the University of Arkansas- Little Rock. He achieved his master’s degree from Bowling Green University in Ohio.

Jan 21, 2020

Peggy Stephens Modelevsky, 88, of Fayetteville, formerly of Jonesboro, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at the Willard Walker Hospice House in Fayetteville.

Peggy was born in Jonesboro and lived most of her life here before moving to Fayetteville a year ago. She was a graduate of Jonesboro High School and an honor graduate of Arkansas...

Jan 20, 2020

Ray McClure, 87 years, 6 months, and 11 days, of Paragould, died Monday, January 20, 2020 at Arkansas Methodist Hospital.  He was born July 11, 1932 in Saddle, Arkansas to Joseph Thomas and Cliffie Virgil McClure.  Ray was the second eldest child of five children. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church for 44 years, and...

Jan 20, 2020

Melvin Lawman, 90, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Monday, January 20, 2020 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born to the late Albert and Mary Lawman on December 25, 1929 in Carlisle, Arkansas. Melvin was a humorous man, who enjoyed tinkering around the farm and riding motorcycles. In addition to his parents, Melvin...

Jan 18, 2020

Dean L. McGlothin, 56, of Walnut Ridge, died Saturday, January 18, 2020 at his home.  He had lived in Walnut Ridge for four years, moving there from Batesville.  He served his country in the US Navy for over 13 years. He loved trips to the lake with his wife, children, and friends.  He was a motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed...

Jan 18, 2020

Verda Raye McDole, 82, of Bay passed from this life Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice with her family by her side while listening to Amazing Grace. She was born to the late Robert Elisha and Ethel Viola Wicker on July 21, 1937 in Bay. Verda lived the majority of her life in Bay and...

Jan 17, 2020

Waunita Irene Grant Bridger, 67, of Bono, died Friday, January 17, 2020.  She had lived in Jonesboro for twenty years, moving here from Rock Falls, Illinois.   She was of the Baptist belief.  Waunita worked as a CNA in Northeast Arkansas for many years.  She enjoyed 4-wheeler riding, fishing, and just being outdoors.  She loved her grandchildren and pets.  She...

Jan 17, 2020

Shirley Dent, 82, of Jonesboro passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born December 19, 1937 in Bono to the late Cletus and Faye Lakey. Shirley was a member of Nettleton Baptist Church and did volunteer work for their food pantry. She worked 44 years for Southwestern Bell and after retirement Shirley worked...

Jan 16, 2020

Lawrence Edward Creek passed on January 16, 2020 in Jonesboro, Ark. at the age of 95. He was born in Corning, Ark. on June 13, 1924 where he grew up with four siblings on the farm. He graduated from Corning High School later enrolling at the University of Arkansas in 1942 where he was soon recruited into the Air...

Jan 15, 2020

Bill Gene Carson, 86, of Jonesboro, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Bill was born in Jonesboro and lived much of his life here. He was a 1951 graduate of Nettleton High School and a graduate of Arkansas State College with a BS in Business. Bill worked many years...

Jan 15, 2020

Joe M. Jolley of Bono, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at the age of 73, at his home in Bono. He lived in Blytheville, Arkansas as a child and teenager and also lived in McKinney, Texas for many years, before retiring in Bono.

Joe was born in Blytheville, Arkansas on November 8th, 1946 to Luther...

Jan 15, 2020

Gerald “Jay” Frank Arnold Jr. of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday January 15, 2020 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. He was born in Peoria, Illinois on October 27, 1964 and raised by Butch and Mary Phillips.

Jay has spent the last two and a half years living in Jonesboro, Arkansas,...

Jan 14, 2020

Kimberly Sue James, 54, of Jonesboro died on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 in Memphis. Kim was born on March 4, 1965 to Pat and Carolyn James of Jonesboro. She is survived by her son, Ezekiel (Denae) Clements and granddaughter, Izzie Clements of Gillespie, Illinois.

In addition to her parents, Kim is survived by her sister, Kelly (Terry)...

Jan 14, 2020

Robert Lee Warner, Sr. January 19, 1933- January 14, 2020

Trees by Joyce Kilmer

I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree.

A tree whose hungry mouth is prest Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast;

A...

Jan 12, 2020

Danny Rudell (Rudy) Bivens, 78 of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Craighead Nursing Center.  He was born in Paris, TN on December 6, 1941 to Rudolph and Eunice Parrish Bivens.  Danny was a veteran of the US Army.  He enjoyed taking walks, being with family, and talking about the bible.  He was one of...

Jan 11, 2020

Charles Edward "Chuck" Noell, Jr., age 61, of Jonesboro, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Born in St. Louis, Chuck moved with his family to Jonesboro in 1961 and lived the rest of his life here. He was a 1976 graduate of Jonesboro High School and...