Obituaries

Aug 18, 2019

Robert Leon Sheppard, 89, of Jonesboro, Arkansas peacefully passed on August 18th, 2019.

He was born November 10th, 1929 in Vian, Oklahoma to his parents Jimalee (King) Sheppard and Jack Sheppard. He spent his formative years in Oklahoma before relocating with immediate family to Richland, Washington in 1944. There, he attended and graduated from Columbia High School...

Aug 17, 2019

Russell Burnett, 57, of Caraway, AR passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family Saturday, August 17, 2019.

He was known for his love of the Washington Redskins.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Carlene Burnett; parents, Elton and Frances Burnett; 1 sister, Patricia Rogers and 2 brothers, Tommy...

Aug 13, 2019

Eva Holloway Hughes, 88 of Jonesboro passed from this life to her Heavenly home on August 13, 2019.

She was born September 28, 1930 in Cushman, Arkansas to the late Lee and Ethel Clark Holloway.

Eva was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle Sr and a son, Doyle Jr; 1 brother, Culon Holloway (Hollie);...

Aug 13, 2019

Steven Joe Turman, 64, of Jonesboro, departed this life on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.

Steve was born June 5, 1955, in Jonesboro and lived his entire life in Nettleton. He was a 1974 graduate of Nettleton High School and a 1975 graduate of Jonesboro Practical Nursing School. Steve started...

Aug 12, 2019

Melba Jean Stooksberry, 82, of Jonesboro, passed away on  Monday, August 12, 2019 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center.  She was a native and lifetime resident of Jonesboro.  She loved her church and was very active in the Greensboro Road Church of Christ.  She retired from General Electric and also served as a caregiver.  She loved taking care of her...

Aug 12, 2019

Billy Gene Gerlach, 87, of Jonesboro, passed away Monday, August 12th at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He was born May 28, 1932 in Holly Grove to the late Floyd E. and Alma Ables Gerlach. On February 21, 1953, Billy married Betty Jean Harrod. They were married 66 wonderful years.

He was a lifelong, self made farmer in...

Aug 11, 2019

John Robert Sanders, 80, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born to the late Henry and Myrtle Sanders on December 9, 1938 in Middleton, Tennessee. John graduated from Southside High School in 1956 and was an All Memphis Offensive Guard. He was a traveling salesman...

Aug 11, 2019

Harry Thomas Jones JR., 57, of Jonesboro passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Harry was born November 1st, 1961 in Clinton, Illinois to the late Harry T. Jones and Jean “Jones” Trummel. He was a former Marine who served for 14 ½ years. While in the service he was stationed in North Carolina, California,...

Aug 10, 2019

Timothy Wayne Gallion, 59, of Harrisburg passed from this life Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Arkansas Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born February 18, 1960 in Jonesboro to the late Warren Gallion Sr. and Emma Beatrice Gallion.

Timothy has lived in the Jonesboro area all of his life and was of the Baptist faith. He...

Aug 8, 2019

Loyce May Morgan, 82, of Jonesboro passed from this life Thursday, August 8, 2019, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

She was born July 7, 1937, in Jonesboro to Dan and Ara Flemon. Loyce graduated from Bay High School in 1957 and she married the love of her life, Lavon Morgan, thereafter.

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Aug 6, 2019

Guy W. Kochel, 78 of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Guy was born May 16, 1941 in Reydell, Arkansas to Guy and Pauline Kochel.  He attended school in DeWitt and Pine Bluff, Arkansas and was a graduate of UCA in Conway with a Masters from Henderson...

Aug 5, 2019

Raymond L. Elder, 76, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Monday, August 5, 2019, at his home.

Born in Brookland. Raymond lived all of his life in the Jonesboro area. He was a 1961 graduate of Jonesboro High School and retired as a machinist from General Electric of Jonesboro. Raymond was a long-time member of Philadelphia...

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...