Obituaries

Sep 20, 2019

Marie Annette Stuebinger (73) of Paragould, AR, formerly of Yorkville, IL, passed from this life on September 20th, 2019 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR.

She was born on September 7th 1946 in Geneva, IL, daughter of Alfred & Helen Johnson. Marie attended Batavia High School, in Batavia IL. She married Dennis...

Sep 20, 2019

Jerry “Crash” Lane, 49, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Friday, September 20, 2019 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. Jerry was born in Jonesboro on October 6, 1969 to Gerald and Wilma Wilson Lane. Jerry lived in Jonesboro his entire life and worked for Lowes.

Jerry was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents...

Sep 19, 2019

Judy Kay Shannon Warnick, 77, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born to the late Herbert and Thelma Waddell on December 19, 1941 in East St. Louis, Illinois. Judy graduated from Nettleton High School and was of the Baptist belief. In her younger days,...

Sep 18, 2019

Dale Edward Neal Sr., 73, of Brookland passed from this life Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at his home. He was born January 18, 1946 in Bay to the late Dave and Veyrble Neal.

Dale has lived in the Jonesboro area all of his life and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Neal served our great country in...

Sep 18, 2019

Vannen Thomas Merrell, 81, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.

Vannen was a life-long resident of Jonesboro and a retired farmer. He was named Outstanding Young Farmer of Craighead County and later of Arkansas, and Farm Family of the Year in 1972. He enjoyed hunting and fishing...

Sep 16, 2019

Lowell Thomas Chrisco, 82, local visionary businessman, passed away from a lengthy illness on Monday, September 16 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Born in Black Oak, Arkansas, in 1937, he lived a long, full life and was preceded in death by his father, Walt, mother, Ella Baird (Honey) and sister, Maxine Webb.

Lowell graduated...

Sep 16, 2019

Gary Wayne Simmons, 69, of Egypt passed from this life on Monday, September 16, 2019. He was born in Walnut Ridge on September 14, 1950 to Alden and Maureen Simmons. Gary owned and operated Gary’s Batteries in Egypt, Arkansas for over 30 years. His hobby’s included hunting, fishing, and a shot of whiskey or two. Gary is preceded in...

Sep 16, 2019

Ladye Gertrude (Barlow) Copenhaver, 96, of Jonesboro, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Born in Little Rock, to Joseph Cantrell Barlow and Donna Slaughter Barlow, Ladye was the youngest of five children born to the couple. Following her father's death in Helena, the family relocated to Washington,...

Sep 16, 2019

Linda Sue Nelson, 69, of Jonesboro passed from this life Monday, September 16, 2019 at her home with family by her side. She was born here in Jonesboro to the late L.B. and Patricia Russell on August 8, 1950. Linda resided in Jonesboro most of her life and was a member of the Alsup Baptist Church. She loved collecting...

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,...