Obituaries

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...

Mar 16, 2019

Billy Wayne Brown, 69, of Jonesboro, passed away Saturday at St. Bernards Medical Center.

Billy was born in Jonesboro and lived in Missouri and Monette before returning to Jonesboro as a boy and living the majority of his life here. He attended Nettleton School and was retired from City Water and Light where he worked over 33...

Mar 15, 2019

Robert DuWayne Sullins 57 of Jonesboro, passed from this life Friday night, March 15, 2019 at his home.  He was born December 7, 1961in Jonesboro to the late Robert and Alice Marriott Sullins.  Robert worked in construction at Dacus Fence Company.  He enjoyed stock car racing, hunting and fishing and loved listening to music on the radio.  Robert is...

Mar 13, 2019

Misty Kender Allison, 39, of Jonesboro, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Misty was a native of Jonesboro and lived all of her life here. She was a 1998 graduate of Nettleton High School and attended Arkansas State University. Misty was a homemaker and a member of Central...

Mar 11, 2019

Hopkins, Shirley Ann (Magee) age 79, of Mt. Morris, Michigan, died peacefully Monday, March 11, 2019, at Medi Lodge of Montrose, Michigan.

Shirley was born April 25, 1939, in the Valley View community south of Jonesboro, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William and Virgie (Gray) Magee. Shirley and Everett Hopkins were united in marriage on May...

Mar 11, 2019

Tula “Nanny” Arnold, 88, of Jonesboro, died Monday, March 11, 2019, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Tula had lived most of her life in Jonesboro. She was born to Jim and Alice Barr in Cash.  She was a member of Wood Street Assembly of God Church.  Tula loved to crochet and work outside in the garden...

Mar 10, 2019

Charles “Charlie” Edward Guntharp, 61, of Jonesboro, died Sunday, March 10, 2019, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center.  He had lived most of his life in Jonesboro. Charlie was of the Baptist belief.  He was an accomplished football player when he was in high school.  He later served his country in the US Army. Charlie’s favorite collegiate football team was...

Mar 9, 2019

Dorothy Elaine Clark, 82, of Jonesboro went to be with the Lord Saturday, March 9 th , 2019 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice with her family by her side.

She was born to the late Ottis John and Arvella McDaniel on September 6, 1936 in Jonesboro. Dorothy has resided in Jonesboro since 1970 after spending...

Mar 8, 2019

Clida Sharon Hampton, 72, of Bay, passed from this life Friday, March 8, 2019 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. She was born March 8, 1947 in Jonesboro to the late Buford and Virginia Armstrong.

Clida has lived in the Bay area for over 40 years and is said to have loved art, camping, and traveling across...