Obituaries

Mar 1, 2019

Patti Ann Tippitt, 59, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Friday, March 1, 2019 at St.Bernards Medical Center. She was born on January 31, 1960 to the late Elmer and Mallie Hill in Jonesboro. Patti was of the Baptist belief and had a caring and nurturing heart. She enjoyed picking pecans, working in her yard, making sweet tea,...

Feb 27, 2019

Wilbur Franklin Johns, 89, of Saulsbury, Tennessee passed away in Jonesboro, Arkansas on Feb 27, 2019.  Born in Hazlehurst, Mississippi on Aug 20, 1929, he was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver Noah and Leila Walker Johns.  He is survived by his wife, Patricia Danehower Johns of Saulsbury, Tennessee; his brother, Harry E. Johns (Alyene) of Hazlehurst, Mississippi...

Feb 27, 2019

Dr. Charles W. Ford, 79, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center. He had lived in Jonesboro since 1969, moving here from Starkville, Mississippi.  Dr. Ford received his bachelor’s degree and D.B.A. from Mississippi State University, and his master’s degree from Memphis State University.  He taught at Arkansas State University for 37 years...

Feb 27, 2019

Patricia Ellen “Trishy” Sumpter, 71, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019, in Jonesboro, due to complications from advanced stage ovarian cancer. She was born November 7, 1947, to the late Robert B. Cole, Sr. and Mary Jane Johnson Cole.

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Feb 27, 2019

Mary Ann Fritz, 88, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on February 27, 2019 at the NEA Hospital. Mary Ann Fritz was the second daughter born to Raymond and Velma Mae Powers in Jonesboro in 1931. She was a cheerleader at Jonesboro High School and graduated in 1948. Her first child, Boetta, was born in 1951. Ann worked for...

Feb 27, 2019

Shirley "Winters" Hill, 80 of Jonesboro Ar, went to her heavenly home Febuary 27, 2019 surrounded by her family. Born July 28, 1938 in Decatur, Alabama. The daughter of the late William Winters and Clara "Tunstill" Upton.  She is also preceded in death by her son James "Jimmy" Moore, brother Billy C. Winters, sister Jewel...

Feb 26, 2019

Leo Bartholomew, Jr., 80, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at NEA Baptist Hospital. Leo was born July 22, 1938 at Whitehall, Arkansas, to Leo, Sr. and Helen Pauline Willis Bartholomew.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Shirley Singleton Bartholomew, his son, Todd Allen Bartholomew (Jamie), and Shirley’s children,...

Feb 25, 2019

James Darrell Sullivan, 81, of Jonesboro, was called home on Monday, February 25, 2019. Born on December 26, 1937, James was a believer in Jesus Christ and attended Walnut Street Baptist Church. He loved his family and had many friends.

James is survived by wife, Peggy (Bishoff) Sullivan, sons James Timothy of Irving, TX and Michael Darrell...

Feb 25, 2019

Jay Chalma Dollins, age 70, of Paragould, passed away on February 25, 2019, at St Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. He was born March 19, 1948, to J.C. Dollins and Betty Ross Ratton Hyde in Paragould, Ark. After graduating in 1966 from Paragould High School, he went on to receive a B.S. in physical education from Arkansas State...

Feb 25, 2019

Betty L. Greer, 75, of Cherokee Village, formerly of Jonesboro died February 25, 2019 at White River Health Systems. She was born March 7, 1943 in Jonesboro to her biological parents the late Walter and Helen Box Smith. At the age of 14 she met her forever love John E. Greer and he introduced her to her forever mom...

Feb 24, 2019

Aubrey Gene Sanders, age 77 years and 25 days, of Rector passed from this life on February 24 at his home.

He was born January 30, 1942, in Newark, AR to John and Rosalyn (Shown) Sanders who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by a sister Anna Sanders of Quebec Canada and an...

Feb 24, 2019

Mary Jane van Slyke, 77, of Jonesboro passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019 following a lengthy battle with Parkinson's Disease and complicating health issues.  She was born April 08, 1941 to George Gaylon and Daisy Ilma (Hazlett) Smith, their second daughter. Her mother Daisy passed away when she was six years of age. Her father...

Feb 24, 2019

Patricia Lynn Foster, 71, of Jonesboro, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019, at Arkansas Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro.

Born in Seattle, Washington, Patricia lived much of her life in the Jonesboro area. She worked most of her adult life as a medical secretary and was also a beauty consultant for Mary Kay Cosmetics. Patricia was a...

Feb 24, 2019

John Edward Turner Obituary

John “Peet” Edward Turner was born to Herbert Edward Turner and Bessie Geneva Turner on March 21, 1949, and died on February 24, 2019, at the age of sixty-nine years.

He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Edward Turner.

He is survived by his mother, Bessie, of...

Feb 23, 2019

Loyd Lee “Buster” Cockrell, 76, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Saturday, February 23, 2019. He was born to the late Judge Cockrell and Pauline Turner in Fulton, Mississippi (Itawamba County) on April 21, 1942. Loyd was a member of Valley View Missionary Baptist Church where he served as Assistant Superintendent. He...

Feb 23, 2019

Jerry Husten Curtner, 78, a long time resident of Jonesboro went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 22 at St. Bernards Hospital. Jerry was a member of The Assembly of God church and attended Friendship Assembly for many years and later in life attended Stone Street Assembly.

After working a short time with Cotton...

Feb 23, 2019

David Heath, 57, of Jonesboro passed from this life Saturday, February 23, 2019 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born in Jonesboro on July 11, 1961 to Jackie and Nell Heath.

David lived in Jonesboro all of his life and was a 1979 graduate of Nettleton High School. He was voted Class Favorite his senior year...

Feb 23, 2019

Billy Ray Passmore Sr., 67 of Lake City, died Saturday, February 23, 2019 at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Northeast Arkansas.  Billy Ray was of the Pentecostal belief. He spent most of his work life, as an over the road truck driver.  He always took time to love his family and his dog...

Feb 22, 2019

Eugene Franklin Miller, 97, of Springfield, TN passed from this life Friday, February 22, 2019 at his home. He was born September 1, 1921 in Jones, OK to the late Benjamin and Mabel Miller.

Before moving to Springfield, TN just a few years ago, Eugene lived most of his life in the Trumann and Jonesboro areas. While...

Feb 20, 2019

Donnie Jean Walker Crisp, age 81, of Jonesboro passed away on February 20, 2019 at Flo and Phil Hospice House.  She was born September 01, 1937 in Widener, AR to Henry and Ruth Walker. Donnie was retired from the Coca Cola plant and a member of Nettleton Baptist Church. Donnie is preceded in death by her husband Bob...