Obituaries

Jul 16, 2019

Anna Long Powell, 84, of Lake City passed from this life on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at her home. She was born to the late Albert and Viola Banks in Ojus, Florida on August 1, 1934. Anna was a Manager for Whataburger in Houston and retired after 20 years of service earning many awards and accolades. Anna loved to...

Jul 16, 2019

Jesse Lee Gunter, 48, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center. He was born on September 10, 1970, in West Memphis to Barbara Perdzock Gunter and George W. Gunter.

Jesse was a faithful member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Jonesboro. He was active in many of...

Jul 16, 2019

Roy Lee Hollands, 72, of Caraway passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born December 19, 1945 in Portageville, Missouri to the late Floyd Franklin and Minnie Lee Hollands. Roy was a dedicated farmer for most of his life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, but most of all spending time with family.

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Jul 13, 2019

Ann “Barrett” Williams, 86, of Jonesboro passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born March 15, 1933 in Jonesboro to the late Dr. E.R. and Lucille Barrett. Ann was a member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church. She earned a BS in Business from the University of Arkansas Fayetteville. She travelled the world while working...

Jul 13, 2019

Wilma R. McGinnis, 97, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, July 13, 2019 at the Craighead County Nursing Center. She had lived in Jonesboro since 1985, moving here from Gainesville, Missouri.  Wilma was a very active member of Walnut Street Baptist Church.  She was a volunteer with the Helping Neighbors Food Pantry, and also volunteered for many projects in the Jonesboro...

Jul 13, 2019

Annette Taylor Farris passed away on July 13, 2019. She was born in Elba, Alabama to Pinnie Bell and Bonnie Parrish Taylor on December 28, 1934. Annette married Harold L. Farris on August 7, 1953 while they were both students at Troy State University in Troy, Alabama.

She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, her...

Jul 11, 2019

H.G. Render, 92, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Thursday, July 11, 2019, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. H.G. was born in Lake City on December 10, 1926, to the late Sammie and Myrtle Elder Render. H.G. lived in Jonesboro most of his life and worked in maintenance at Arkansas Glass, was a member of...

Jul 10, 2019

Dorothy Fay Puckett, 77, of Caraway, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Born in Leake County, Mississippi, on December 24, 1941, Dorothy lived most of her life in Caraway and Keiser where she and her husband Jim Puckett owned and operated Puckett's Grocery in both communities for...

Jul 9, 2019

Dorothy “Dot” Lorraine Gardner of Jonesboro, Arkansas, went to be with her beloved Lord on July 9, 2019, after a short but mighty battle.  She is survived by one sister, Francis Fredrickson (Richard); three daughters, Julia Gardner Bray of Lee’s Summit, MO, Janie Gardner Cunningham (Thomas) of Beebe, AR, and Joan Gardner Hannah (Ron) of Jonesboro, AR; four grandchildren,...

Jul 9, 2019

During the evening hours of July 9th, 2019, Lillian Katherine (Cakie) Cartee-Shipley was called home by the Lord. She was surrounded by some of her dearest family and friends in her home. Although Cakie was diagnosed with cancer just a short time ago, she did not lose her battle to it. She possessed a positive mindset and a fighting...

Jul 8, 2019

Robert Calvin “RC” Vanhoozer Jr, who was much loved, passed away from this world at the age of 63 on Monday, July 8, 2019 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He had lived in Jonesboro since 1984, moving here from Sheridan, Arkansas.  He retired from the Cotton Belt, Southern Pacific, and Union Pacific Railroad with 30 years of service.  He...

Jul 7, 2019

Ola Faye Burrow, 84, of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday, July 7, 2019 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House with her family by her side. She was born to the late Orr Lee and Thrisa Jane Shankle in Lepanto, Arkansas on December 26, 1934.

Ola lived all of her life living in the Northeast...

Jul 7, 2019

Viola Mae (Susie) Redus, 72, of Jonesboro went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 7, 2019, at the Ridgecrest Health and Rehab. Viola was born in Jonesboro on March 9, 1947, to the late Lawrence and Ella Mae McNarry Redus. Viola lived in Jonesboro her entire life, was a housekeeper and of the Baptist belief.

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Jul 6, 2019

Paula Sue Dickson, 88, of Jonesboro, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at her home.

Paula was born in Jonesboro and was a 1949 graduate of Jonesboro High School. She was a long-time employee of Sears of Jonesboro and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Jonesboro.

In 1989 Paula and husband...

Jul 6, 2019

On July 6, 2019 Charles Eugene Smith passed from this life at St. Bernards Medical Center.  He was born in Trumann 57 years ago and lived most of his life in Jonesboro.  He was a jack-of-all-trades, but more importantly, Charles was a husband, father, and grandpa.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and anything gun-related.  He was a lifetime member of...

Jul 4, 2019

With great sadness we announce the passing of Kevin Anthony Alcorn, Sr.  He was born on June 26, 1960, in DeQuincy, Louisiana.  He passed away at his home in Jonesboro on July 4, 2019. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Terry, who greatly loved and cared for him throughout his life. His memory will live on through...

Jul 3, 2019

Clovis Gerald Swinney, 73, of Jonesboro, became a Saint for the second time on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, when he passed from this life at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Clovis was born on August 17, 1945, in Mexico, Missouri, to Stanley Clarence Swinney, Sr. and Nella Dorcas Fitzgerald Swinney. The son of a Southern...

Jul 3, 2019

Ernestine Cody Layton, 78, of Trumann, Ark., passed from this life on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at NEA Baptist Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark.

Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Ernestine grew up in Shannon, Mississippi then moved to Memphis. She later moved to Harrisburg, Ark., where she lived many years before moving to Trumann five years ago. She...

Jul 3, 2019

Patsy Mangrum, 72, of Bay, died Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at her residence. She had lived in Bay for over 35 years. Pat was preceded in death by her husband, parents, five brothers and two sisters.

Survivors include her companion of six years, Larry Gray, of the home; son, Harry McMillian III and wife Melissa of Granite...

Jul 2, 2019

Joyce Elder, 88, of Jonesboro, formerly of Brookland passed away July 2, 2019 at Community Compassion Center. She was born September 17, 1930 in Trumann to the late Curtis and Wilma Crain. Joyce was a member of Brookland United Methodist Church. She enjoyed doing yard work, especially gardening and working in her flower beds. Joyce also enjoyed traveling and...