Obituaries

Jul 7, 2019

Ola Faye Burrow, 84, of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday, July 7, 2019 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House with her family by her side. She was born to the late Orr Lee and Thrisa Jane Shankle in Lepanto, Arkansas on December 26, 1934.

Ola lived all of her life living in the Northeast...

Jul 7, 2019

Viola Mae (Susie) Redus, 72, of Jonesboro went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 7, 2019, at the Ridgecrest Health and Rehab. Viola was born in Jonesboro on March 9, 1947, to the late Lawrence and Ella Mae McNarry Redus. Viola lived in Jonesboro her entire life, was a housekeeper and of the Baptist belief.

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Jul 6, 2019

Paula Sue Dickson, 88, of Jonesboro, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at her home.

Paula was born in Jonesboro and was a 1949 graduate of Jonesboro High School. She was a long-time employee of Sears of Jonesboro and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Jonesboro.

In 1989 Paula and husband...

Jul 6, 2019

On July 6, 2019 Charles Eugene Smith passed from this life at St. Bernards Medical Center.  He was born in Trumann 57 years ago and lived most of his life in Jonesboro.  He was a jack-of-all-trades, but more importantly, Charles was a husband, father, and grandpa.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and anything gun-related.  He was a lifetime member of...

Jul 4, 2019

With great sadness we announce the passing of Kevin Anthony Alcorn, Sr.  He was born on June 26, 1960, in DeQuincy, Louisiana.  He passed away at his home in Jonesboro on July 4, 2019. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Terry, who greatly loved and cared for him throughout his life. His memory will live on through...

Jul 3, 2019

Clovis Gerald Swinney, 73, of Jonesboro, became a Saint for the second time on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, when he passed from this life at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Clovis was born on August 17, 1945, in Mexico, Missouri, to Stanley Clarence Swinney, Sr. and Nella Dorcas Fitzgerald Swinney. The son of a Southern...

Jul 3, 2019

Ernestine Cody Layton, 78, of Trumann, Ark., passed from this life on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at NEA Baptist Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark.

Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Ernestine grew up in Shannon, Mississippi then moved to Memphis. She later moved to Harrisburg, Ark., where she lived many years before moving to Trumann five years ago. She...

Jul 3, 2019

Patsy Mangrum, 72, of Bay, died Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at her residence. She had lived in Bay for over 35 years. Pat was preceded in death by her husband, parents, five brothers and two sisters.

Survivors include her companion of six years, Larry Gray, of the home; son, Harry McMillian III and wife Melissa of Granite...

Jul 2, 2019

Joyce Elder, 88, of Jonesboro, formerly of Brookland passed away July 2, 2019 at Community Compassion Center. She was born September 17, 1930 in Trumann to the late Curtis and Wilma Crain. Joyce was a member of Brookland United Methodist Church. She enjoyed doing yard work, especially gardening and working in her flower beds. Joyce also enjoyed traveling and...

Jul 2, 2019

Dan White, 74, of Jonesboro passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born August 6, 1944 in Bono to the late Rubin White and Lyla (House) White. Dan served 20 years in the Navy, from September 11, 1962 to September 11, 1982, which included the Vietnam War and being stationed onboard the USS...

Jul 2, 2019

R.D. Lemons, 85, of Jonesboro, passed away Tuesday, July 2, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House at St. Bernards, Jonesboro, AR, after a long battle with cancer. He was born August 27, 1933, to the late Cletis and Effie Mae (nee Clark) Lemons of Brookland and was a devoted member of The Brookland Church of Christ.

Jul 1, 2019

Mary Anne St. Clair, 81, of Jonesboro passed from this life Monday, July 1, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born to Alva L. and Valeria Inskeep on February 10, 1938 in Corinth, Mississippi. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Mary Anne has resided in Jonesboro for the last fifty years...

Jul 1, 2019

Billy Joe Goforth, 87, of Jonesboro passed from this life Monday, July 1 st 2019 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born December 9, 1931 in Cardwell, MO to the late Charlie and Minnie Goforth.

Joe lived most of his life in the Jonesboro area and was a member of the Woodsprings Baptist Church. Joe was...

Jun 29, 2019

Christine Elizabeth Crum, 62, of Bay passed form this life on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at her home. She was born on August 12, 1956 to the late John and Patricia Holmes in California. Christine worked for both Bay and Jonesboro Public Schools having spent the last 8 years of her career with Bay. She enjoyed playing with her...

Jun 28, 2019

Phillip Howard Payne, 63, of Jonesboro passed from this life June 28, 2019 at his home. He was born to Howard and Judith Payne on July 7, 1955 in Topeka, KS. Phillip is survived by his son Casper Payne of Jonesboro. Burial is private.

Jun 27, 2019

Mary Alliee “Alice” Hively Radlick, 77, of Ellington, FL passed from this life Thursday June 27, 2019 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born May 19, 1942 in Harrisburg to the late Hosea and Ezliee Hively.

Alice has lived in Ellington, FL for 15 years after moving there from Grand Blanc,...

Jun 27, 2019

ReVa Brady, 75, of Jonesboro passed from this life Thursday, June 27, 2019 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born May 30, 1944 in Egypt, AR to the late H.V. and Audrey Harvey.

ReVa was a member of the Brookland United Methodist Church, worked in banking, and enjoyed gardening and being with family....

Jun 26, 2019

Morris Edwin Davidson 73, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at the NEA Baptist Hospital. Morris was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on April 20, 1946, to the late Avis and Ritha Bibb Davidson. Morris lived in Jonesboro most of his life, was a member of the Nettleton Baptist Church and a construction worker...

Jun 26, 2019

Rhonda Karen Cline, 63, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at St. Bernards Medical Center after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born in Jonesboro, Rhonda lived almost all of her life in Jonesboro. She was a 1973 graduate of Nettleton High School and attended Arkansas State University. She worked 45 years--1974...

Jun 26, 2019

Betsy Ferguson, 85, of Jonesboro, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family.

Born in Doddsville, Mississippi, to William H. and Beryl Hudspeth Smith, Betsy lived her early years in Ruleville, Mississippi. Betsy's father died when she was 11 and she moved with her mother to Jonesboro in 1944. Betsy was...