Obituaries

Sep 15, 2019

Harold “Eddie” Minton, Jr 63 of Bono, passed from this life Sunday, September 15, 2019 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.  He was born May 20, 1956 to Harold and Lawanda Wood Minton in Jonesboro.  He had spent most of his life in this area and he was of the Baptist belief.  Eddie retired from Riceland Foods.    ...

Sep 15, 2019

Ann Mitchell, 72, of Trumann, went to be with her Savior on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center.  She had lived in Trumann since 1962 where she was a member of the Eastside Baptist Church. She was unselfishly devoted to her church and was the piano player there for many years.  Ann was an avid...

Sep 11, 2019

Eugene McCain, 80, of Jonesboro passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born August 20, 1939 in Lake City to the late Kay Allen McCain and Dorothy Lee Green. Eugene worked for many years at Arkansas Glass in Jonesboro and Automated Conveyor Systems in West Memphis. He was a member...

Sep 11, 2019

Kelli Moore Craig, 46, of Bono, Arkansas entered into her heavenly home Wednesday September 11, 2019 in Jonesboro at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was born September 27, 1972 to Carl and Sue Moore of Bono.

Kelli was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at birth and has been a fighter of CF for nearly 47 years. She was full...

Sep 9, 2019

Richard Bridger, 64, a life-long resident of Jonesboro, died September 9, 2019, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  He was a self employed automotive and Ag mechanic for over thirty years. Hunting and fishing were his favorite pastimes.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Hal "Fat" and Flossie Bridger, one brother, Hal A. Bridger and...

Sep 8, 2019

Winfred Dale “Dave” Davidson, 89, died on September 8, 2019. He was born to Oscar Obid and Pauline Augusta Caldwell Davidson on August 31, 1930 in Thida, Arkansas.

His parents, a brother, Dewayne Gail Davidson, and his first wife, Daffa Dean Ramsey Davidson, precede him in death.

He is survived by his wife, Elcy Lorean...

Sep 8, 2019

James Randolph “Randy” Hood, 83, passed from this life on Sunday morning, September 8 th , 2019, at the Craighead Nursing Center due to complications caused by vascular dementia. Randy was born in Lake City, Arkansas, on June 19 th , 1936, and has spent his life in Craighead County. After serving in the military during the Korean Conflict,...

Sep 7, 2019

Tammy Lynn (McGinnis) Goza, 48, of Bono went to her Heavenly home on September 7, 2019, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Tammy was born in Jonesboro on April 11, 1971 to Wayne and Linda Arnold Goad. Tammy lived in Bono for 6 years, was a cosmetologist, and loved spending time with her family.

Tammy...

Sep 7, 2019

Ruth Holloway, 95, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born to the late Clarence and Lillie Bannister on July 29, 1924 in Cantwell, Missouri. Ruth was a member of Highland Drive Baptist Church and attended the Sunshine Sunday School Class. She was very active in many organizations...

Sep 5, 2019

Laura Inell Harder, 81, of Jonesboro passed from this life Thursday, September 5, 2019 at her home. She was born in Willow on August 25, 1938 to the late Frank and Ila May Gross.

Laura has lived in Jonesboro for 10 years, coming from Bartlett, TN and was a devoted member of the Greensboro Road Church of...

Sep 5, 2019

Braelynn Claire Walker, 10, of Brookland went to be with the Lord on September 5, 2019, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. Braelynn was born in Jonesboro on June 20, 2009, to Wesley and Jessica Walker. Braelynn attended Brookland Middle School, played basketball for the Middle School and was a member of the PBIS Club. Braelynn had a huge heart,...

Sep 4, 2019

Bernard L. "Mickey" Bridger, 74, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at his home in Jonesboro.

Mickey was born in Jonesboro on December 13, 1944, to William S. and Helen Marie McGuire Bridger, and lived most of his life here. He attended Blessed Sacrament School through the eighth grade then transferred to...

Sep 4, 2019

A.M. “Jack” Houston Jr., 81, of Memphis passed from this life on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. He was born in Blytheville to the late Reverend A.M. Houston Sr. and Hazel Houston on July 26, 1938. Jack went to college at Arkansas State University and Memphis Southwestern College where he studied psychology . In his younger days, Jack was known...

Sep 4, 2019

“Buzz” Gerald Patrick Marsh Jr., a lifelong resident of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at his home.  He was of the Baptist belief.  As a skilled brick mason, he loved his job.  He was a race car driver #33, 4 cylinder, and excelled at Crowley’s Ridge Raceway.  His hobbies included fishing and arrowhead hunting.  He had a love...

Sep 4, 2019

Charles Edward Knuckles, 75, of Bono passed from this life on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. Charles was born in Dunklin County, Missouri on April 28, 1944 to the late Charlie and Roselie Pilgram Knuckles. Charles lived in Bono for over 20 years, was a machine operator for CenterPoint Energy and of the Baptist belief....

Sep 3, 2019

Lois Irene Endicott 94, of the Dixie community passed away Tuesday September 3, 2019 at the Lake Side Nursing Center, in Lake City. Lois was born on April 1, 1925.

Miss Lois, as she is affectionately known by her students, was a graduate of Dixie High School, Jacksonville College, Jacksonville, Texas, and Arkansas State College in Jonesboro....

Sep 2, 2019

Janice Diane Lindsay, 85, of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, September 2, 2019. She was born to the late Donald and Dolly Giles on January 2, 1934 in Boothbay Harbor, Maine.

Janice lived in many different locations through the years following her husband, John Lindsay Sr., throughout his military career. They finally settled in...

Aug 31, 2019

Tammy Denise Freeman, 55, of Bay passed from this life Saturday, August 31, 2019 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House with her family by her side. She was born on May 26, 1964 in Trumann to Thomas and Patricia Spencer. Tammy has lived in Bay all of her life and was a member of Southwest Church of...

Aug 30, 2019

Donald John Deis, Jr 62, passed from this life Friday, August 30, 2019 at his residence.  He was born June 24, 1957 to Donald Deis, Sr and Ella Faye Clark in  Malden, MO.  Don was a senior marine technician for Hoglands Marine and

Gladish Marine. Don enjoyed riding motorcycles cross country.  He rode the Dragon’s Tail in...

Aug 29, 2019

Joyce Winona Nix Byrd, 93, of Bay departed this life on Thursday, August 29 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 29, 1925 in Baldwyn, MS to Bonna and Lillie (Hankcock) Nix. She was a loving wife to Roy Byrd for 68 years, and a devoted mother to 6...