Obituaries

Nov 27, 2019

Jean Wyatt passed away at the age of 79, on Wednesday, November 27, 2019.  She was born in Murdo, South Dakota to Walter and Marian Hampton.  Jean received her BSN at Arkansas State University.  Jean retired from St. Bernards Regional Medical Center after 27 years of working as an RN in General Surgery and Heart Surgery.

Jean...

Nov 27, 2019

Otis Leo Norton-Lynn passed away on Wednesday evening, November 27, 2019 at home with his family. Otis was born on July 10, 1946 in Beebe, where he lived most of his childhood with his grandparents whom he regarded as his parents, Ben and Maude Norton, who predeceased him. Otis made his home in Illinois until his retirement when he...

Nov 26, 2019

Eva Sue Henderson, 69, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.

Born in Osceola, Eva lived in LaFeria, Texas, before moving to Jonesboro in 1999. Eva was a homemaker and a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Jonesboro. Eva enjoyed mirror painting, crossword puzzles and television...

Nov 24, 2019

CANYON LAKE, TX - Steven Dhu Hosford, recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, died suddenly of an apparent heart attack on Sunday, November 24, 2019 while doing what he truly loved best ~ deer hunting. Steve was born July 7, 1946 in Keokuk, IA to Eldon Maxwell Hosford, Sr. and Lenora Dowling Hosford.

Steve grew up and went...

Nov 22, 2019

Shelly Gill, 54 of Lake City passed from this life Friday, November 22, 2019 at her residence. She was born September 10, 1965 to Charles and Emogene Rolland Parish in Trumann.  Shelly was of the Bay Class of ’83.  She had worked at Unilever for 10 years and was of the Baptist faith.  Shelly is preceded in death by...

Nov 22, 2019

Bill Ford, 77, of Bono passed from this life Friday, November 22, 2019 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born to the late Edward Neil and Mary Louise Ford in Bono on September 26, 1942. Bill lived in Bono for his entire life and was a member of Trinity Church. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather....

Nov 18, 2019

Roy Donald Rush, 72, of Jonesboro passed from this life Monday, November 18, 2019 at Arkansas Continued Care Hospital. He was born to the late Lee and Geneva Rush in Evening Shade on March 17, 1947. He resided in Jonesboro since 1967 after coming from Bay. He graduated from Bay High School in 1966. Roy was a long time...

Nov 18, 2019

Mr. Billy C. Duffel, 77, of Jonesboro passed away Monday evening, November 18, 2019 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. Bill was born August 29, 1942 in St Louis, Missouri to Raymond C. and Ava L. Duffel. He was preceded in death by both parents and by his step-mother, Mickey Duffel.

He is survived by sisters, Deanna D....

Nov 18, 2019

Christopher Hatley, 53 of Paragould, passed from this life Monday, November 18, 2019 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.  He was born in Jonesboro to Bobby and Mary McAnally Hatley.  Chris was the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Marion School District.  He was of the Baptist belief.  Chris loved his family, his job, working with students and traveling. Chris...

Nov 18, 2019

James Lavaughn “Vaughn” Roach, 89, of Jonesboro went to be with the lord Monday, November 18, 2019 at his home. He was born October 29, 1930 in Sandtown, AR to the late Ted and Thelma Roach.

Vaughn has lived in Jonesboro since 1967 after moving here with the power company. He worked for Arkansas Power and Light...

Nov 17, 2019

Gary Lee Yocum, 69, of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday, November 17, 2019 in Mammoth Spring, Ar. He was born to the late Claude and Bonnie Yocum on December 1, 1949 in Sikeston, Missouri. Gary has resided in Jonesboro since 1994 after coming from Spanish Lake, Missouri. He was a member of Community Fellowship Church. Gary was a...

Nov 17, 2019

Jimmy Wright, 65, of Jonesboro passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born January 1, 1954 in Brinkley to Frances Montgomery and the late Howard Wright. Jimmy was a member of Cathedral Baptist Church. He retired from Craighead Electric after 40 years. Jimmy also enjoyed wood working and was a wood turner. Most...

Nov 17, 2019

Lurane Walker Daugherty, 95, of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away from this earth Sunday early morning to be with her Lord and Savior. She is now rejoicing and worshiping God in Heaven. Lurane lived a beautiful and extraordinary life, the wife of a Jonesboro Police Officer, mother of four boys, grandmother of 9 and great grandmother to many. She loved...

Nov 16, 2019

Mario De Jesus Bruno Sr., 83, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born to the late Pedro and Emilia Bruno on May 4, 1936 in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico. Mario was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Jonesboro with his...

Nov 16, 2019

Donna Jean McDaniel Byrd Levins, 94 years young, of Dardenne Prairie, Missouri, formerly of Arbyrd, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2019, at her home. She was born on July 15, 1925, in Arbyrd, Missouri.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents: Charles Moler and Effie Mae Jane McDaniel; two husbands: CB Byrd and...

Nov 15, 2019

Nancy Catherine Peppers, 80, of Jonesboro passed from this life Friday, November 15, 2019 at the Flo And Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born December 17, 1938 to the late Claude and Beulah Tilley.

Catherine has lived in Jonesboro since 1971 after moving here from Memphis and attended Woods Chapel of Brookland. She was a proud...

Nov 15, 2019

Israel "Izzy" DeShane Porterfield, 38, a lifetime resident of Lunsford, died Friday, November 15, 2019, at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center.  He was a member of the Lunsford Baptist Church.  “Izzy” worked 15 years in the EMS field and was a Nationally Registered Paramedic.  He was a member of the S.H.O.T. (Special Hazards Operations Team) for Medic I. He...

Nov 14, 2019

Carol Kay Keller, 54, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Thursday, November 14, 2019 with her husband by her side. She was born to the late Tommy and Florence Mullins on April 14, 1965 in Memphis, Tennessee. Carol was a Certified Dietary Manager with her CFPP License. She loved her family and wanted to be sure that they...

Nov 13, 2019

On Tuesday, November 13th, Daniel (Dan) Franklin Ross (1944-2019) passed away in Jonesboro, AR, on National Kindness Day. Dan was born in Paragould, AR to Marion Martel and E.G. Ross on December, 27th 1944. He held the position of Professor of Music and taught the Double Reed Studio at Arkansas State University from 1968-2018. For 24 years, Dan served...

Nov 12, 2019

Otis Michael Glasco, age 69, met the Lord on November 12, 2019, in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Mike was born on December 6 in 1949, to parents Alex and Ruby.

Mike, as he was known to friends and family, was preceded in death by his mother Ruby, father Alex, and brother Burnis.  He is survived by his...