Obituaries

Nov 18, 2018

To view webcast, click HERE: Aubrey E. Scott, Jr., 96, of Jonesboro, died Sunday, November 18, 2018, at Community Compassion Center of Jonesboro.  He was born to Aubrey and Mildred White Scott on August 13, 1922 in Memphis Tennessee.  His father was a banker and he grew up in Blytheville and Marked Tree.  After graduation from high school he...

Nov 14, 2018

Nathan “Brad” Edgar, 52, of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born January 30, 1966 in Jonesboro.

Brad has lived in the Jonesboro area nearly all of his life and was a member of First United Methodist Church. He earned his PHD in Mechanical Engineering from The University...

Nov 13, 2018

Mary Katherine Sisk, “Kitty”, age 95 of Jonesboro, AR,   passed away Tuesday, November 13 th , 2018 at Community Compassion Center of Jonesboro, AR.  Kitty was a graduate of Forrest City High School in 1941 and was employed by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company.  Kitty was a pioneer retiree of AT&T.

Kitty was a member of First United...

Nov 13, 2018

Teresa A. Schneider, 86, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at St. Bernards Medical Center. Born in Weiner to Henry and Sophia Ruesewald Ritter, Teresa lived in Weiner before moving with her family to Jonesboro in 1943. She was a 1950 graduate of Holy Angels Academy in Jonesboro, and worked as a surgical technician...

Nov 13, 2018

Joyce Fay Taylor, 81, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at the NEA Baptist Hospital. Joyce was born in Jonesboro on July 7, 1937, to the late Daniel and Ara Bennett Flemon. Joyce returned to Jonesboro in 1982, after Joe retired from the Air Force, was a charter member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist...

Nov 10, 2018

Yola Zimmermann Bell died peacefully in her home Saturday morning November 10, 2018 with family at her side. She was born July 24, 1924 in Panama. She was raised in Panama City and while working at Gorgas Hospital met the love of her life William K. Bell, M.D. They married in 1947 and raised 4 boys. She...

Nov 9, 2018

ELLEN “FAYE” EANES, 83, of Jonesboro passed from this life on November 9, 2018 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.  She was born on December 9, 1934 in Elkton, Tennessee to the late Rossie Lee “Pa Rossie” and Lora Sue “Ma Sue” Smith.  She was a faithful member of Grace Missionary Baptist Church and a...

Nov 7, 2018

Sister Mary Anne Nuce, a member of the Olivetan Benedictine Sisters of Holy Angels Convent for 70 years, died November 7, 2018. She was 86 years old.

Anna Maria was born in Pocahontas, Arkansas, to the late William and Lula Nuce. She entered the convent in 1948, while still attending Holy Angels Academy. She initially received the...

Nov 6, 2018

Dr. Al McRaven, 91, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at Ridgecrest Nursing Center.  He had lived in Jonesboro since 1965.  He was of the Methodist  belief and a retired professor and division chair for the Division of Counselor Education and Phycology at Arkansas State University. He was a true ASU Indian fan, but accepted the Red Wolves. ...

Nov 6, 2018

David N. Morris, 87, of Jonesboro passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born April 3, 1931 in Memphis to the late D.N. and Mildred Norman Morris. David attended lower grades in Wilson and Osceola Schools. In 1946 he entered high school at Columbia Military Academy in Columbia, Tennessee graduating in 1949. Through...

Nov 5, 2018

John Melville Richards, 93, of Cherokee Village passed from this life on November 5, 2018 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 1, 1925 to the late William and Ruth Richards. John was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Navy serving most of his time on...

Nov 4, 2018

Geroline “Gerri” Lunsford, 86, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Sunday, November 4, 2018, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Born in Waldo, Arkansas, Geroline earned an undergraduate degree from Henderson State University in Arkadelphia and grew up in Eudora, Arkansas. She served as a professor for 32 years at the University of...

Nov 4, 2018

Homer Harp, 71, of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House on November 4, 2018.  Born in Jonesboro, Arkansas on May 25, 1947 to Kenneth Harp and Mary Pauline Croom.  He lived his entire life in Jonesboro.  He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church.

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Nov 4, 2018

Roy Dean Cook, 72, of Jonesboro died Sunday, November 4, 2018, at his home.  He had lived his life in Jonesboro.  He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Kay Cook, of the home; son, Tracy Cook(Chasity) of Jonesboro; daughters, Donna West(Clay) of Lake City;...

Nov 2, 2018

Cledious Dewayne Williams, 85, of Jonesboro passed from this life Friday, November 2, 2018 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born December 18, 1932 in Poplar Bluff, MO to the late Vernon and Emma Mae Williams.

Cledious has lived in the Jonesboro area for over 30 years and was a member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church. He loved...

Nov 2, 2018

Dennis P. Long, 71, of Jonesboro passed from this life on November 2, 2018, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. Dennis was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 7, 1947, to the late Wilburn and Virginia Rock Long. Dennis lived in Jonesboro most of his life, was a retired construction worker and most recently worked for Tolbert Cabinet Shop and...

Nov 1, 2018

Thomas Sprinkle, 80, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Thursday, November 1, 2018. He was born on June 25, 1938 in Bono to the late Baycell and Silda Sprinkle. Thomas and his wife, Gladys, were members of North Main Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and spent most of his...

Nov 1, 2018

VIEW MEMORIAL VIDEO Stacy Ryan Shelton, 55, of Jonesboro, left this earthly home to be with the Lord Thursday, November 1, 2018 at her home. Born in Jonesboro on November 27,1962, to the late Bob Ryan and Linda (Tootie) Qualls, she resided in the Valley View community most of her life. Stacy graduated from Valley View High...

Nov 1, 2018

Ila Fay Saffell, 91, of Jonesboro passed from this life Thursday, November 1, 2018 at her home. She was born November 24, 1926 in Saffell, AR to the late Abe Sr. and Mary Latting.

Ila has lived in the Jonesboro area most of her life and was a member of Faith Free Will Baptist Church. Her hobbies...

Nov 1, 2018

Doreen Threet, 65, of Jonesboro went to be with the Lord on November 1, 2018, at her home. Doreen was born in Amarillo, Texas on July 17, 1953.Doreen worked as an Insurance Enroller and was a member of Nettleton Baptist Church.

She was a dedicated wife, devoted mother, and a superstar Memaw. Doreen was a hard worker...