Obituaries

Mar 29, 2019

Marguerite Elizabeth Rothgery, 90, of Jonesboro, departed this life on March 29, 2019, at the Craighead Nursing Center. Marge spent much of the last six years enjoying an active life and friends, at St. Bernard's VIllage in Jonesboro, before her health necessitated the care available at Craighead Nursing Center.

Marguerite was born October 24, 1928 in Elyria,...

Mar 26, 2019

Paul Franklin Leonard, age 81, of Jonesboro, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at NEA Baptist Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Paul was born June 13, 1937, to Delmer and Thelma Leonard of MoArk, Arkansas at Neelyville, MO. He graduated from Corning High School in 1956 and went to St. Louis to...

Mar 25, 2019

Holly Woods Swails, 34, of Jonesboro passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born August 10, 1984 in Jonesboro to Kenneth and Cathy Woods. Holly was a loving person who always had a smile on her face. She loved her family and friends and was loved by them.

Holly was preceded...

Mar 25, 2019

Jim Wilmoth, 86 of Jonesboro, passed from this life Monday, March 25, 2019 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.  He was born to the late Ruel and Lona Reedy Wilmoth in Lepanto, Arkansas.  Jim worked in telephone sales and service for Southwestern Bell Telephone/AT&T. He was a proud veteran of the US Army.

Jim was...

Mar 25, 2019

Fay Normalee Taylor, 89, of Caraway passed from this life Monday, March 25, 2019 at Lakeside Nursing Home in Lake City. She was born to the late Lewis and Dona Brewer on November 9, 1929 in Mountain View.

Fay has resided in Caraway for her entire life and was a member of the First Baptist Church.

Mar 24, 2019

Christopher Wayne Alonzo Britt, 48, of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday, March 24, 2019 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born February 9, 1971 in Jonesboro to Jackie Davis and Dorothy Britt.

Christopher has lived in Jonesboro all of his life and loved fishing and watching sports, especially the Razorbacks and the San Francisco 49ers....

Mar 24, 2019

Julia Margaret Edwards, longtime resident of Helena, AR and most recently Jonesboro, died Sunday, March 24, 2019 at St. Bernards Medical Center.

She was born in Greenville, MS on November 2, 1926 to the late Floyd and Lillian Henry Holland and was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Carroll Russell Edwards Sr. and...

Mar 24, 2019

Christopher Leigh Slisher, 46, of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday, March 24, 2019 at his home. He was born to the late Robert and Catherine Slisher on February 28, 1973 in Batesville, Arkansas.

After spending the majority of his life in the Batesville area, Christopher has resided in Jonesboro the last 5 years. He loved to...

Mar 23, 2019

Sherri Lynn Adams, 62, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, March 23, 2019 at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center.  She had lived in Jonesboro.  She was born in Walnut Ridge and lived more than 30 years in the Jonesboro area.  Sherri was of the Baptist belief.  She loved caring for her family and especially in the raising of her grandkids.  Fishing...

Mar 22, 2019

Dorothy Louise Bailey, 83, of Jonesboro Arkansas, passed away March 22nd, 2019 with her family by her side from complications caused by pneumonia.

Dorothy was born to the late William Powell and Irene Bowers on a beautiful spring day, April 30th, 1935 in Clear Lake Arkansas. She graduated from Burdette High School in 1953 and received a...

Mar 22, 2019

Billy Joe Peel, 71, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019 At Metro Baptist Hospital in Jacksonville. Billy was born in Newport to the late Fred Peel Sr. and Mabel Peel. At a young age he accepted Christ into his life an in 1974 Billy joined the Army. After serving in the Army Billy moved to...

Mar 21, 2019

Robert "Bob" Kitterman, 88, of Bay, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at NEA Baptist Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Robert was born in Bay on September 24, 1930 to V.T. and Maude Holt Kitterman and lived most of his life in Bay. He was a graduate of Bay High School and earned Bachelor and Master degrees...

Mar 21, 2019

Lori Suzanne McClusky, 54, of Heber Springs passed from this life on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born on January 20, 1965 to T.L. and Frances Noblin in Jonesboro. Lori earned her Bachelor Degree in Art from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro and her Masters Degree in Social Work from...

Mar 20, 2019

Charles (Chip) R. Black IV, age 48, of Jonesboro, AR, passed away on March 20 th , 2019 in Jonesboro. Chip was born in Memphis, Tennessee to Charles R. Black III and wife Judy on March 19 th , 1971. He went to school at Jonesboro High School. He graduated Arkansas State University with a degree in Sports Management....

Mar 20, 2019

William Allen "Bill" Hieber, 66, of Jonesboro, passed away from natural causes on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at his home.

Born in Whittier, California, Bill grew up in Jonesboro and was a 1971 graduate of Jonesboro High School where he excelled in sports and was an outstanding member of the football and golf teams. He was a...

Mar 20, 2019

Bruce Barnes, 80, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at NEA Baptist. Bruce was born in Enid, Oklahoma on November 9, 1938, to the late Curtis and Mary Anne Ralls Barnes. He lived in Jonesboro since 1966 and was the Owner/Operator of Barnes Electric, Barnes Jewelry store, and Triple-A Alarm System.  Bruce was an...

Mar 20, 2019

Lisa Starr Kennedy, 59, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center.  She had lived in Jonesboro since 1967.  Lisa was of the Baptist belief.  Her love was her family including her husband, sisters and their spouses, her husband’s siblings and their spouses and the nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.  It has been...

Mar 19, 2019

Dr. Herman D. (HD) Alston Jr., 91, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at his home. Herman was born in Leachville, Arkansas on December 17, 1927, to the late Herman D.Sr., and Elizabeth Hutton Alston. Herman was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a retired dermatologist. Herman enjoyed his Saturday morning coffee club, was...

Mar 16, 2019

Carl Hollis Sr.

Jonesboro- Carl Hollis Sr., age 81, passed away at St. Bernards Medical Center on March 16, 2019. He was born on August 2, 1937 in the hollers of Lawrence County, TN to Thomas and Blanche Hollis.

Carl Sr. proudly served his country in the Army for 3 years, and soon after discharge...

Mar 16, 2019

Ola Halfacre Bishop, 82, of Jonesboro, departed this life Saturday, March 16, 2019, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born in Craighead County the third oldest of 11 children of Lloyd O. and Dena Webb Halfacre.

Ola was a loyal, devoted daughter, sister, friend, wife, mother and grandmother. She was born...