Obituaries

May 22, 2019

Wilma Brecheen Smith, 82, of Drasco in Cleburne County, was born to Alex and Rosie Brecheen on May 16, 1937, and died Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at her home.

Wilma was born and raised in Harrisburg, and spent most of her life in the Jonesboro area. At the time of her death she lived on Greers Ferry...

May 21, 2019

Fannie Mae McCamey Shipman, 77, of Brookland stepped into the arms of Jesus after a battle with cancer May 21, 2019 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born in Cash, Arkansas on August 17, 1941. She was the daughter of the late Adolph McCamey and Lucie Mae Pierce McCamey. She married the love of her...

May 21, 2019

Sue Cato Gennings, 84, passed peacefully May 21, 2019 in Blytheville, Arkansas.  She was born to the late George Michael and Ophelia Jayne Light Wadley in Paragould, Arkansas on June 24, 1934 and graduated from Greene County Tech High School.  She had a forty plus year career in real estate.  She established, owned, and served as principal broker for...

May 21, 2019

Hazel Bernice Gardner Stone went to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 21, 2019.

With a sparkle in her blue eyes she lived close to her Lord and strived her entire life to be the loving person who took care of everyone she met.  In return, Hazel was greatly loved and respected by all.  She delighted in...

May 19, 2019

Linda Sue Homes, 62, of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday, May 19, 2019 in Hardy. She was born July 19, 1956 in Jonesboro to the late Delbert and Zula Brown.

Linda Sue has lived all of her life in Jonesboro and was of the Baptist belief. She loved to fish, going to the lake, and loved...

May 19, 2019

Glenda Pearl Thomas, 69, of Bono, passed from this life on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. Glenda was born in Lake City on September 20, 1949, to the late Walter and Lillian Stewart Martin. Glenda lived in Bono for two years, moving there from Jonesboro. She was a retired factory worker, loved to fish, and...

May 16, 2019

Christina Gale Haney, 56, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at her home. Christina was born in Monette, Arkansas on June 24, 1962, to Wayne and SueJane Horton Bolt. Christina lived in Jonesboro since 1998, was of the Baptist belief and a registered nurse. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Thelma...

May 15, 2019

Thurman “T.G.” Bolton, 90, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. He was born to the late Henry M. and Annie Bolton on November 21, 1928 in Russellville, Alabama. T.G. spent most of his youth in Steele, Missouri and graduated from Steele High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and...

May 15, 2019

Martha Gail Rampey, 69, of Jonesboro passed from this life May 15, 2019. She was born to the late Joe Perry and Helen Spikes of Pocahontas, Arkansas on December 14, 1949. Martha resided in Jonesboro since 1991. She was a long-time member of the Valley View Church of Christ. Martha is preceded in death by her parents.

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May 14, 2019

Diann Hager Belscamper, 80, of Jonesboro passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born June 8, 1938 in Madison to the late John and Hazel Hager.

Diann was an animal lover, especially dogs, cats and horses. She did many riding competitions and trail rides with her horses for several years. Earlier...

May 14, 2019

Sister M. Lenore Dust, a member of the Olivetan Benedictine Sisters of Holy Angels Convent for 64 years, died May 14, 2019. She was 90 years old.  Anna Jean was born in Pocahontas, Arkansas to the late Henry and Anna Dust. Following the example of her older sister, Sister Georgia Dust, she was inspired to enter Holy Angels Convent...

May 13, 2019

Mettie Aline Collie Buck, 94, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Monday, May 13, 2019, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Born in Etowah, Mrs. Buck lived most of her life in Marked Tree before moving to Jonesboro. She worked 41 years as a telephone operator for E. Ritter and Company and was a member...

May 13, 2019

Betty Jean Douglas, 73, of Jonesboro passed from this life Monday, May 13, 2019 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born to the late Bud and Lola Darr Brown on March 30, 1946 in Jonesboro.

Betty was of the Baptist belief and had 26 years of service with Nettleton Public...

May 12, 2019

Thirle “Pat” Gray, 81 of Jonesboro, passed from this life Sunday, May 12, 2019 at his home. He was born May 28, 1937 in Swifton to the late Owen and Gertha Gray. Thirle was a machine operator at Lincoln. He was of the Baptist belief. He was a spiritual man who loved being with his family. He also enjoyed...

May 6, 2019

Jerry Don Wilson, 77, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Monday, May 6, 2019 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born in Jonesboro to Ellis and Gladys Wilson on April 19, 1942. Jerry and His wife, Lucy, were members of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. He owned and operated Jerry’s Auto Service on Culberhouse for 25 years. In...

May 5, 2019

Hope Lawrence passed away peacefully on May 5, 2019 at her home in Batesville surrounded by her family and friends. She was born March 7, 1945 in Chicago, IL. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 48 years, James H. Lawrence Sr. She is survived by her children, Jamie Gonzalez of Batesville, James H. Lawrence Jr...

May 4, 2019

Jerry Dale Fisher, 64, of Lake City passed form this life on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born in Bono on January 25, 1955 to the late Joe and Ellen Fisher. All services will be private.

Online guestbook: www.emersonfuneralhome.com

May 2, 2019

Marvin Franklin “Frank” Trusty Sr., 90, of Jonesboro, passed from this life Thursday May 2 nd 2019 at his home. He was born April 7, 1929 in Jonesboro to the late Marvin Finis Trusty and Eula Trusty.

Frank has lived in Jonesboro all of his life and attended the Fisher Street United Methodist Church. He loved camping,...

May 1, 2019

Jerry Lynn Henderson, 73, of Wynne, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. Jerry was born in Keiser, Arkansas on December 11, 1945, to the late Guy and Bonnie Davis Staggs. Jerry lived in Jonesboro for 10 years, moving here from Keiser. She worked in management and of the full gospel belief....

Apr 30, 2019

Donna Hopkins, 60, of Jonesboro passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born October 12, 1958 in San Diego, California. Donna was a member of The Rock. She loved spending time with her family and friends.

Donna was preceded in death by her father, Bill Mick.

Survivors include her...