Obituaries

Dec 11, 2019

Patricia Joann Stotts Panneck, 65, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, stepped into the arms of Jesus Christ her Savior on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.

Patti was born January 16, 1954, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late John Stotts and Norma Stotts. Patti lived her childhood in Lake City before moving to Jonesboro...

Dec 10, 2019

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Lavona Hansen, 84, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center.  She had lived in Jonesboro since, 1961, moving here from Santa Monica, California.  She was a member of the East Congregation of the Jehovah’s Witness.  Lavona had been a full-time minister for 44 years.  She was...

Dec 10, 2019

Nancy A Hurst, 83, of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. She was born to the late Francis and Capitola Tabor Cook on March 7, 1936 in Portageville, Missouri. Nancy loved to cook and watch movies. In addition to her parents, Nancy is preceded in death by her husband, J.T. Hurst; brothers, Johnny Hale,...

Dec 8, 2019

Gregory Alan Moody, 56, of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday, December 8, 2019 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. He was born in Torrance, California on January 8, 1963 to Alfred and Ivaline Moody. Greg has lived in Jonesboro almost all of his life and was a member of the Christian Valley Christian...

Dec 8, 2019

Glen D. Barshaw, 54 of Jonesboro, passed from this life Sunday, December 8, 2019 at his residence.  He was born May11, 1965 in Jonesboro to Lawrence and Carolyn Hixon Barshaw, Sr. Glen worked for Jonesboro Roofing and was of the Pentecostal  belief.  He enjoyed working on vehicles, wood carvings and enjoyed helping friends and fishing at the river.  Glen...

Dec 7, 2019

Buddy Wayne Pennington, 69, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Saturday, December 7, 2019. He was born to the late Shelby and Jessie Pennington on October 21, 1950 in Elaine, Arkansas. In addition to his parents, Buddy is preceded in death by his brother, Autis Pennington.

Buddy is survived by his wife, Gayle Pennington of Jonesboro;...

Dec 6, 2019

Hazel Laverne Perkins Strickland, 86, passed away peacefully Friday, December 6, 2019, at her home in Thomasville, NC. She was a resident of Jonesboro, Arkansas for nearly 80 years.

Born on October 3, 1933, in Bono, AR, Hazel was the daughter of the late William Albert and Christine Lou Rebecca McMurturey Perkins. In addition to her parents,...

Dec 5, 2019

Gracie L. King, 95, of Trumann passed from this life December 5, 2019 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born to the late John Watson and Annie Mae Moss on December 2, 1924 in Trumann. She lived her entire life in Trumann and was of the Baptist belief. She was a LPN for many years...

Dec 5, 2019

Mark Johnson, 49, of Jonesboro passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019 at his home. He was born December 9, 1969 in Jonesboro to Gary and Sue Johnson. Mark was of the Baptist belief. He loved his family especially his grandson. Mark also enjoyed farming and calf roping.

Mark was preceded in death by his son, Tyler Johnson;...

Dec 4, 2019

Anna Leola Warren, 86, of Bay passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Community Compassion Center. She was born December 9, 1932 in Water Valley, Mississippi to the late Leroy and Mertie Bruner. Leola was a member of the Bay United Methodist Church. She enjoyed singing, cooking and taking care of others. Leola most of all loved her family....

Dec 4, 2019

Emma Jane McGuffin, 92, of Jonesboro passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at St. Bernard’s. She was born to the late Versie and Sam Davis on July 23, 1927 in Jonesboro. In addition to her parents, Emma was preceded in death by two brothers and sister in laws, Sherol and Margaret Davis, and Donald and Elaine Davis; one grandson,...

Dec 2, 2019

Bobby Gene Foster, 84 of Brookland passed from this life Monday, December 2, 2019 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center.  He was born March 4, 1935 to John and Mary Newton Foster in the Monette/Leachville area.  Bob owned Needham Monument Company for several years and later was a self-employed auto body repairman and mechanic.  He was of the Baptist belief. ...

Dec 2, 2019

Arthur William Ottoson, 67, of Jonesboro passed from this life Monday, December 2, 2019 at his home. He was born to the late Richard and Mary Lou Ottoson June 16, 1952 in Mineola, New York. He has lived in Jonesboro for the last 6 years after coming from Long Island, New York. Arthur was of the Christian belief. He...

Dec 1, 2019

Sandra Lea “Sandy” Rohrbach, 83 of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born to the late B.J. and Helen Whitmer on July 24, 1936 in Tiffin, Ohio. Sandy was a 1954 graduate of Tiffin Columbian High School. She married her husband of 50 years, Eugene F. Rohrbach,...

Dec 1, 2019

Tammy Darlene Dickens Dement, 58, of Jonesboro went peacefully to be with our Lord on December 1, 2019. Tammy was the daughter of the late James Dickens of Bay and Shelby Dickens Holt of Bay.

She is survived by her mother, Shelby; two brothers, Bruce Dickens of Trumann and Bryan Dickens of Bay; her son and his...

Nov 30, 2019

Andrew Emison Powell, 24, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, November 30, 2019.  He was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro and was a member of Nettleton Baptist Church.  He enjoyed duck hunting, deer hunting, fishing and any outdoor activities.  He loved spending time with his girls and he had a huge and loving heart for other family and friends.  He was...

Nov 29, 2019

Gary Chisholm, 60, of Powhatan passed from this life on Friday, November 29, 2019 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born to the late James and Jean Chisholm on May 18, 1959 in National City California. Gary was a veteran of the US Army and served as a Tanker Driver while enlisted. He was an...

Nov 29, 2019

Patricia Diane Biggers, 60, of Jonesboro passed from this life Friday, November 29, 2019 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born June 26, 1959 in Jonesboro to Cletus and Peggy Biggers.

Patricia has lived in Jonesboro all of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include brother, Reggie (Cindy) Biggers...

Nov 29, 2019

Brian Lee Chastain, 48, of Jonesboro, passed from this life early Friday morning at his home.  He had lived most of his life in Northeast Arkansas.  He was an avid fisherman and gardener.  He always kept his family supplied with tomatoes and vegetables. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ann Chastain.

Survivors include his father,...

Nov 27, 2019

Barbara Nell Dawson, 81, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at her home. She was born to the late Jasper and Wanda Smith on March, 22, 1938 in Jonesboro. Barbara lived in Jonesboro until she was 15, when she moved to Renton, Washington. While in Washington, Barbara worked as a social worker for a...