Obituaries

Jun 25, 2019

Heziekiah Stitts, 54, of Jonesboro passed from this life Tuesday June 25 th , 2019 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born in Homer, Louisiana. He loved riding down the street with his music, fishing, camping and DJing for people.

He is survived by his mother, Virgi Stitts; wife, Eloise Stitts; Three sons, John Higgins, Averin Higgins,...

Jun 25, 2019

Geta Virginia Davis, 80, of Jonesboro passed from this life on June 25, 2019 at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was born June 28, 1938 in Poughkeepsie, Arkansas to the late Earl and Tiny Runsick Asberry. Geta spent the majority of her life in the Batesville area and retired from NADC Head Start in 2012 after many years of dedicated...

Jun 25, 2019

Randal Wayne Bailey, 80, passed away on June 25 th at Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was the husband of Beverly Bailey. They shared 59 years of marriage together.

Born July 14, 1938 in Dixie, he was the son of Marcus and Sarah (Cable) Bailey. He was a graduate of Dixie High School. Honorably...

Jun 25, 2019

Kristopher Paul McNeely, 33, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House after a 2-year fight with glioblastoma.

Kris was a 2003 graduate of Gosnell High School. He earned a BA degree from the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville in 2007 and a nursing degree from Arkansas Northeastern College in...

Jun 24, 2019

Pauline Brady Rankin passed away at 9:00am on Monday, June 24th. She was 87 years old.

Born on December 18, 1931 in Arbor Grove, AR, Pauline resided in Jonesboro most of her life. She was active in the First United Methodist Church in Jonesboro. A longtime secretary at South School, she led a fruitful retirement full of...

Jun 23, 2019

Gene Hancock of Fayetteville, Arkansas, previously from Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away on June 23, 2019 at the age of 83.  He was born August 28, 1935 in Wynne, Arkansas.  He is preceded in death by his father, Mr. L. D. Hancock and his mother, Mrs. Edna Palmer Hancock.  He is also preceded in death by his sister, Sarah “Myrtle”...

Jun 22, 2019

Carl Schuchardt, 83, of Gulf Shores, Alabama passed away on June 22, 2019 at Saad’s Hospice House in Mobile, Alabama. Carl is survived by his wife, Sandra (McCray) Schuchardt; sons Craig and wife Rita Schuchardt of Kennesaw, Georgia, Clay Schuchardt and his fiancé, Felicia Willett of Memphis, Tennessee. Grandchildren: Andrew 18, Charles 16 of Kennesaw, Georgia, Libby and Sydney...

Jun 22, 2019

Randy Gene Dement, 65, of Bono left this world on June 22, 2019 at his home. Randy was the son of Leroy and Mary Dement of Jonesboro. He is survived by three brothers, Robin Dement of Hot Springs, Ron Dement of Jonesboro, and Rodney Dement of Bono; his children, Jarrod Dement (Kim) and Randa Browning (David); grandchildren, Ella Dement,...

Jun 21, 2019

David Carrol Holloway, Sr., 92, of Jonesboro, AR, passed away from this life to his eternal life in heaven, Friday, June 21, 2019, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born Nov. 14, 1926 to Jacob E. and Alma Holloway in Formosa, AR. He was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years,...

Jun 21, 2019

Sidney Dickson, 63 of Jonesboro passed from this life Friday, June 21, 2019 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.  He was born June 13, 1956 to Sid and Oleta Wiles Dickson in Trumann, Arkansas.  Sidney was a truck driver for Fed Ex Freight and was of the Christian belief.  He loved to work and tinker in his...

Jun 20, 2019

Reba Malone, age 94, of Jonesboro, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House of Jonesboro.

She was born on October 1, 1924 in Blevins, AR in Hempstead County to the late Edgar and Nellie Leverett. She graduated from high school in Blevins in 1942. During WWII she attended beautician...

Jun 19, 2019

Patricia A. Boone, 76, of Jonesboro went to be with our Lord Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 12:42 pm surrounded by her family. Pat was a graduate of Central High School in Little Rock. She retired from William T. Stover Medical Supply after 25 years as a Customer Service Representative.

She was a member of Valley Ridge...

Jun 17, 2019

Jesse Bates was born June 3, 1949, to James and Louise Bates in Courtland, Alabama. He confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized. On May 28, 1993, he married Armer Mays. They moved to Jonesboro, AR and joined Bethesda in 1999 under the late Dr. Rev. Charles Latham. During his time at Bethesda Jesse served...

Jun 17, 2019

Judy (Harlan) Bowen, 66, of Jonesboro, Arkansas was welcomed by her savior Jesus Christ on Monday, June 17, 2019, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born on August 27, 1952 in Harrisburg, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Bobbie Harlan; grandparents, Ollie and Lee Harlan, and Nelce and Mable Waters;...

Jun 14, 2019

John Grant Hensley, 70, of Jonesboro passed from this life Friday, June 14, 2019 at his home. He was born May 3, 1949 in Highland Park, Illinois. All funeral services will be private.

Jun 10, 2019

Johnny Terrell, 67, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Monday, June 10, 2019, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.

Born in Newport, Johnny was a 1969 graduate of Jonesboro High School where he was active in athletics. He lived most of his life in Jonesboro where he was a member of The Church of...

Jun 9, 2019

Jim Cliff, 77 of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday, June 9, 2019 at his residence . He was born September 22, 1941 to the late Marvin and Glenda Stone Cliff. He was a native of Jonesboro and manager of Gee St. Pawn. Jim enjoyed hunting and fishing and going to gun shows. He loved his family. Jim is...

Jun 9, 2019

Carlene Burnett, 67, of Caraway formerly of Osceola passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019 at her home. She was born August 22, 1951 in Walnut Ridge to the late Carl Edward and Pauline Freeman. Carlene enjoyed fishing, yard work and going to the beach. She loved spending time with her family especially her children and grandchildren.

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Jun 9, 2019

Dolores E. Miles, 92, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed from this life on Sunday, June 9, 2019, at her home.

Born in Leo, Indiana, Dolores lived in Fort Wayne, Indiana, before moving to Jonesboro in 1966. She was a homemaker and a charter member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Jonesboro. Dolores enjoyed knitting and along with her...

Jun 8, 2019

June Gibson, 86 of Jonesboro passed from this life Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born to the late Herbert Neil Stallings and Bernice King Stallings on April 10, 1933. June was store manager for Jac’s Appliance Store and bookkeeper for Lake City Lumber Company. She enjoyed staying busy, playing the...