Obituaries

Aug 1, 2019

Michelle Lea Peronia Bryant, 45, of Memphis, died Thursday, August 1, 2019, at UT Methodist. She had lived in Memphis for 18 years, moving there from the Jonesboro area. She was of the Church of Christ belief. She was a 1992 Westside Highschool Graduate. Michelle was a dedicated worker, who loved to travel. She loved her family and especially...

Jul 29, 2019

Margaret Joan Weaver, 81 of Alicia, passed from this life Monday, July 29, 2019 at her residence. She was born August 25, 1937 to Adrian and Iva Brown Vanbragt in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Margaret was a member of Grace Apostolic Church. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, playing solitare, sewing and reading. She is preceded in death by her parents and...

Jul 29, 2019

Margaret Parker Boyter, 89, of Batesville, Mississippi went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 29, 2019, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Margaret was born in Quitman County, Mississippi on June 1, 1930, to the late Dewey and Lucille Elliott Parker. She had lived in Batesville, since 1990, and was a member of...

Jul 28, 2019

Linda Moon was born March 30, 1948, in Jonesboro, Arkansas – the daughter of James Lonnie Cooper and Grace Maxine Cooper.  Linda was a graduate of Jonesboro High School and Arkansas State University, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education.  In 1970, Linda married Alfred N. Moon, Jr. (Bubba), and the couple made their home in Swifton,...

Jul 27, 2019

Ronnie Letner, 40, of Jonesboro passed away July 27, 2019 at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center due to a motorcycle accident.  Ronnie was born to Dale and Sharlene Letner on June 20, 1979 in Little Rock.  He was preceded in death by both maternal and paternal grandparents; three uncles (Danny, Gary and David Epley); and one cousin (Mike Epley)....

Jul 26, 2019

Lee “Darrell” Floyd, 72, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Friday, July 26, 2019. He was born to the late Lee and Dollie Floyd in Jonesboro on May 5, 1947. Darrell and his family owned and operated Lee Floyd and Son Grocery for 20 years. He also raised cattle and worked for Tractor Supply for many years. Darrell...

Jul 26, 2019

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Gloria Dean (Ray) Gray, 78, of Paragould was born in Marmaduke, Arkansas on December 10, 1940 and died on July 26, 2019 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Gloria learned from her parents at an early age the importance of honesty, integrity, and a solid work ethic which...

Jul 25, 2019

Myrna Annette Gilliam French departed this life and met her Savior face to face on July 25, 2019, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House after a courageous battle with ALS. Myrna was a faithful member of Central Baptist Church in Jonesboro, AR and a beloved member of "The Gathering" Life Group there. She was an honor graduate...

Jul 24, 2019

Keith “Cheech” House, 41, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  He was a life-time resident of Jonesboro and of the Baptist belief.  He was a member of the Lone Wolf Family Motorcycle Club from Harrisburg.  He loved riding motorcycles and spending time with his kids and family.  He loved all...

Jul 24, 2019

Doralea Smith, 87, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at St. Bernards Medical Center.

Doralea was born and raised in Flint, Michigan. On January 25, 1951, she married Bill Smith; and in 1953 they moved to and settled in Arkansas. She was a homemaker and worked alongside her husband as they owned...

Jul 21, 2019

Robert J. (Bob) Myshka Born Fond du Lac Wisconsin February 5, 1937, and left his earthly Citizenship here on Sunday July 21, 2019 for his Eternal Heavenly Citizenship Surrounded by his loved ones. He was born To Harriet Wade Myshka Died December-23-1991 and Edwin Joseph Myshka Died August 13, 1968 He had 1 Brother Thomas J. Myshka Proceeded him...

Jul 20, 2019

Joyce aka as Granny J was born in Jonesboro November 15, 1951 she passed away at home due to heart related issues on Saturday July 20th 2019 in Qulin, Missouri. Joyce was a Christian, Homemaker, Widow, mom and grandmother

She was proceeded in death by her Parents, Ernest Richard Smith JR and Betty Louise Pierce Smith; her...

Jul 20, 2019

Walter Eugene Whitenton, 70, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, July 20, 2019, in Jonesboro.

Walter was born in Jonesboro and lived in the area all of his life. He attended Nettleton High School and worked as a Diesel Mechanic most of his adult life before retiring. Walter was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed working in his shop...

Jul 18, 2019

Elbert Tate, 88, of Nixa, MO passed from this life Thursday, July 18, 2019 at his home. He was born to the late Wesley and Hazel Tate on April 5, 1931 in Bono.

After coming from the Bono area Elbert has spent his later years in Nixa, MO where he was a member of the Union Hill...

Jul 18, 2019

Clem E. Morgan, 65, of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday at his home in Jonesboro.

Clem was born in Jonesboro and lived most of his life here. He was a 1972 graduate of Nettleton High School where he was a member of the football and basketball teams and was named All-District in football following the 1971 season.

Jul 17, 2019

Matt Branyan, 29 of Jonesboro passed from this life July 17, 2019 at St. Bernards Medical Center.  He was born May 30, 1990 to Ronald Clyde Branyan and Heather Busby Branyan. Matt worked at Riceland Foods and was of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  Matt loved fishing, firefighting and driving race cars.  He...

Jul 17, 2019

Irma Jo McCall, 94, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center.

She was born in 1924 in Evening Shade, but lived most of her life in Jonesboro. A retired Registered Nurse, she was a 1946 graduate of St. Bernard’s Hospital Nursing School. After graduation she worked for a short time at...

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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