Obituaries

Apr 6, 2019

Joyce Fay Sammons, 71, of Jonesboro, passed from this life Saturday, April 6, 2019 at St. Elizabeth’s Place. She was born July 5, 1947 in Dallas, TX to the late Dalton and Evelyn Mashburn.

A longtime resident of Jonesboro, Joyce loved spending time with her family. She also loved animals, doing crossword puzzles, reading, and watching old...

Apr 5, 2019

Sandra Mae Brown, 71 of Brookland, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 5, 2019. Sandra’s kind soul and loving spirit touched many lives.  She appreciated the little things.  A visit, a card and time spent with her family and friends.

She worked many years for the Brookland School District. She made many lasting...

Apr 4, 2019

Harlan C. Wood departed this life to be with Jesus on April 4, 2019 at the Lakeside Nursing Center, Lake City, Arkansas, after a difficult battle with Alzheimer’s.    Harlan was 86.  He was born March 26, 1933 to Guy and Hester Wood of Moundsville, West Virginia.   Harlan was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during the Korean War...

Apr 3, 2019

James David “Jay” Kaffka, 85, of Bono, AR passed away Wednesday, April 3rd at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born May 20, 1933 to J A and Ruth Kaffka. He graduated from Bono High School in 1953. He was an original owner of Kaffka Salvage Yard and a Master Craftsman in wood working....

Apr 3, 2019

Billy J. (Sonny) Cribbs, 76, of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born in Greene County, Arkansas to Ervin and Ruth Raymer Cribbs.

On June 25, 1965 Billy married the love of his life, Janette (Jan). They enjoyed 53 years together. Billy was a member of Brookland Church...

Apr 3, 2019

James “Jim" Arden Richie, 80, of Bay passed from this life on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center surrounded lovingly with family by his side. Jim was born in Monette, Arkansas on Jan 3, 1939, to the late Claude and Mary Eliza(Humphrey) Richie. Jim lived in Bay most of his life. He was a construction supervisor...

Apr 2, 2019

Terry Fred, “Fredneck” Jackson, 65, of Forrest City, passed away Tuesday, April 02, 2019 at Nea Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born September 30, 1953 in Yuma, Arizona to the late Wilbur Eugene and Oquilla “Jackie” Jackson. Terry was of the Baptist belief. He enjoyed fishing, music and animals, especially dogs and cats. Terry also loved spending time with...

Apr 2, 2019

Margaret Ann Parker was born on March, 18, 1958. She passed away Tuesday, April 2 nd , 2019 at her home in Jonesboro at the age of 61.

She was preceded in death by her father, Jay Louis Parker Sr.; her mother, Margaret Capooth Parker-Arwood and one sister, Jaylene Bullock.

She is survived by one...

Apr 1, 2019

Talmadge B. Harbison, 72, of Hensley, Arkansas died Monday, April 1, 2019 at his home. He had lived in the East End of Saline County since 1997, growing up in the Swifton area. He was a member of the Little Rock Community Church. Talmadge served his country in the US Army, during the Vietnam War as a member of...

Mar 30, 2019

Garry “Butch” Meadows, 69, of Brookland passed from this life on Saturday, March 30, 2019. He was born to the late George and Bertha Meadows on July 8, 1949. Butch was raised in Caraway and graduated from Caraway Central High School. He was the owner of Meadows Contractors, served on the ASU Foundation Board, and was a Justice of...

Mar 30, 2019

Scottie Faye Kelley, 69, of Trumann passed from this life Saturday, March 30, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born to the late Raymond Hill and Evelyn Brock on October 4, 1949 in Jackson, Tennessee.

Scottie lived her entire life in Trumann and was a member of the Marked Tree Church of God....

Mar 30, 2019

Wesley Gatlin, 86, of Jonesboro passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019 at his home. He was born February 23, 1933 in Dixie to the late William and Lula Gatlin. Wesley was a member of Woods Chapel Baptist Church in Brookland. He owned and operated Gatlins Lion Service Station and Gatlins Auto Service Center for many years. While operating Gatlins...

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...