Obituaries

Dec 21, 2018

Baby Ruby Lenore Carvell passed away Friday, December 21, 2018 at St. Bernards Hospital.

She is survived by her parents, James and Amber Carvell of Jonesboro.

Visitation will be Wednesday, December 26, 2018 from 1:00-2:00 pm at Emerson Funeral Home

Family will have a private graveside service.

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Dec 21, 2018

Bertha Smith, 102 of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Friday, December 21, 2018, at Ridgecrest Health And Rehabilitation Center in Jonesboro. Born in Black Oak on December 28, 1915, to Joseph and Martha Ada Gaskins DeHoff, Mrs. Smith grew up in Craighead County. She attended Freed-Hardeman College in Henderson, Tennessee, where she was a member of the Women’s...

Dec 21, 2018

At the end of an arduous and lengthy illness, Howard Dale "Tank" Barnett, 70, passed from this earthly world at his beloved home, Sweetbriar, in Ravenden, Arkansas on Friday, December 21, 2018. Dale was born June 6, 1948 on a rainy Sunday morning in the house built by his grandfather located on Bridger Road, near Brookland, Arkansas.

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Dec 21, 2018

Cleroy Robert Hathcoat, 87, of Brookland passed away Friday, December 21, 2018 at his home with family by his side. He was born September 22, 1931 in Lunsford to the late John and Effie Hathcoat. Cleroy attended Prospect Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing at the deer cabin. Cleroy was a hard worker, he farmed when he...

Dec 20, 2018

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Jonathan Brent Blackford, 48, passed away Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, of natural causes at home. He was born December 31, 1969, in Trumann, AR. Jonathan was the general manager at Demo’s Smokehouse at hilltop in Jonesboro.

He is survived by his life-time companion of nineteen years, Karla Blackford; three children,...

Dec 19, 2018

Gloria Faye Martin, 85 of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday night at St. Elizabeth’s Place.  She was born to the late John (Buster) Martin and Dovie Crisler Martin on March 22, 1933 in Cash.  She always had a smile and was willing to help anyone.  Gloria enjoyed doing crafts, especially making Christmas ornaments and giving them away.  She...

Dec 19, 2018

Jimmy Ray Hardin, born August 29, 1944, passed away peacefully at his home on December 19, 2018. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Patty; daughters, Jamie (Eric) Allen of Russellville and Shelley Dhane of Brookland; son, Lynn Hardin of Pottersville; sister, Martha (Gary) Smith of Jonesboro; one niece, Robin (Tim) Johnson of Jonesboro; nephew, Tracy (Gayla) Smith...

Dec 17, 2018

David Wayne Reed, 62, a lifelong resident of Jonesboro, died Monday, December 17, 2018, at NEA Baptist Medical Center.  He was of the Baptist belief.  David was a true sportsman, he excelled at hunting and fishing, which were two of his passions.  His family and friends referred to him as a grill master and the “best gardener ever”.  He...

Dec 16, 2018

Dr. Percy Hayes Stephen Jr., 91, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Sunday, December 16, 2018, at the NEA Hospital. Percy was born in Greenwood, Mississippi on February 20, 1927, to the late Percy and Ethel Miskelley Stephen Sr. Percy lived in Jonesboro, was a retired Professor of Economics and Statistics at the Mississippi Delta Community College for...

Dec 15, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Sandra Lanell Lopez announces her passing on December 15, 2018 at St Bernard's Medical Center with her loving family surrounding her.

Sandra was born in Chicago, IL. She was the youngest child born to Ronald and Azzi Lopez. She graduated in 1990 in Kankakee, IL.

Sandra...

Dec 15, 2018

Mary Ann Goad, 80, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born to the late Louis and Christine Woods in Jonesboro on September 7, 1938. Mary lived most of her life in Jonesboro and attended church at The Rock in Jonesboro and at Healing...

Dec 14, 2018

Debra Michelle Hutchins, 54, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Friday, December 14, 2018, at her home. Deborah was born in Newport on April 3, 1964, to Bill and Charlene Walker Hutchins. Deborah lived in Jonesboro for 12 years, moving back from Louisiana, was a homemaker and of the Baptist belief.

Survived by her parents, Bill...

Dec 12, 2018

Jim Pieri, 76, of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at his home. He was born on July 25, 1942 in Jonesboro to the late Albert and Mary E. Pieri.

Jim has lived in Jonesboro for over 30 years after living in California and was a member of Forest Home Church of the Nazarene....

Dec 12, 2018

Phillip Kent Smith, age 66, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at St. Bernard’s Hospital in Jonesboro, AR. Phil was born to Zula & Hubert Smith in Ogden, Utah in 1952. He graduated from Jonesboro High School & attended Arkansas State University. Phil was very active in the theater and musical arts, performing in many productions...

Dec 10, 2018

Helen Dorris, 92 of Jonesboro passed from this life Monday, December10, 2018 at Craighead County Nursing Center.  She was born in Lake City on March 18, 1926 to Bert and Tessie Gregson.  Helen retired from DuPont where she worked as a secretary.  She loved gardening and flowers.  She was family oriented and loved her relationship with the Lord and...

Dec 10, 2018

Jimmy Lee Goza, 77, of Jonesboro went to be with the Lord on December 10, 2018. He was born on March 25, 1941 in Trumann, Arkansas. He graduated from Bay HighSchool in 1960. Jimmy married the love of his life, Dovie Ann Golden, on May 4, 1962. He was a carpenter by trade from the...

Dec 9, 2018

Doug McCarty passed away peacefully on December 9, 2018 in the loving arms of his heartbroken wife.  Doug and Sarita enjoyed 32 happy years of marriage and the joy of being best friends.  The last eight years were exceptional as they traveled far and wide in their motorhome and appreciated the company of special RV friends in Gulf Shores,...

Dec 8, 2018

On this day, December 8, 2018, our precious mother Billie “Jean” Fitch Haley went to heaven, and is now running, skipping around, laughing, and no longer suffering.

She was born in Ola, Arkansas on November 6, 1931, and raised in Dardanelle, Arkansas, where she graduated from high school. She lived her life believing and loving the Lord...

Dec 8, 2018

William “Bill” Milam, 68, of Jonesboro passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born July 30, 1950 in Fulton, Kentucky to the late Jim and Judy Milam. Bill was of the Church of Christ belief. He was a 1969 graduate of Valley View and lived in the Valley View...

Dec 7, 2018

Kathleen Edwards Cooper, 83, of Jonesboro died Friday, December 7, 2018, at NEA Baptist Hospital.  She was born in Paul’s Switch near Bono.  She moved back to Jonesboro in 1988, moving here from Florence, Alabama.  She was of the Baptist belief. She graduated high school in 1951 at the age of 16.  She was preceded in death by her...