Obituaries

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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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...