Obituaries

Nov 26, 2018

Tucker Allen Ward, 11, passed into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the evening of Monday, November 26, 2018 after a lifelong battle with Sanfilippo Syndrome Type A. At the time of his passing, he was at his home in Jonesboro in the arms of his mother and father and surrounded by other members of...

Nov 26, 2018

Gerald Heath Swinney, 47, ran into the arms of Jesus on Monday, November 26 at his home in Jonesboro. Heath was born on April 23, 1971, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Clovis and Janice Dory Swinney, while Clovis played football for the New Orleans Saints. Having lived in Jonesboro, Hot Springs, Lit-tle Rock, Scottsdale, Arizona, and Paragould, Heath moved...

Nov 26, 2018

Robert Franklin Abbott, 91, of Jonesboro, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 26, 2018, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Robert was born in Nashville, Tennessee on October 19, 1927, to the late Henry Preston and Nuffie Mae Allen Abbott Sr. Robert lived in Jonesboro since 1967, moving here from Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Nov 26, 2018

Patricia Humes, 70, of Caraway Passed from this life on Monday, November 26, 2018 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born in Manila to Raymond Martin and Opal Mouzy Martin on April 24, 1948. Patricia enjoyed spending time at church and was a member of Rowe Chapel in Caraway. She enjoyed...

Nov 24, 2018

Joel Edward Smith, 61, of Jonesboro passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018. He was born August 12, 1957 in Jonesboro to Jean Thomas Smith Goforth and the late Donald Smith. Joel was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church and became a Christian at age 13.

Joel worked as a cable manager, a maintenance supervisor, and...

Nov 24, 2018

Crystal Ann Anderson Hinton, 40, passed from this life on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at the Fulton County Hospital in Salem. She was born in Searcy, Arkansas on November 9, 1978. Family was the most important aspect of Crystal’s life; her daughter was the biggest blessing of her life.

Crystal is preceded in death by her sister,...

Nov 24, 2018

Larry Wendell Renfroe, 77 of Cash passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, November 24th, 2018 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis.

Larry was born on April 3rd, 1941 in Tyronza, Arkansas to Perry Ike Renfroe and Mittie Renfroe Johnson.

He is survived by his wife, Patsy Renfroe (Jones) who was married on August 11th,...

Nov 24, 2018

Danny Ray Emison, 72, of Jonesboro passed from this life Saturday, November 24, 2018 at the Arkansas Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born to the late A.F. and Geraldine Emison in Little Rock on April 5, 1946.

Danny owned and operated Emison Farm Equipment in Smithville for...

Nov 23, 2018

Ronnie L. Rose, 79, of Jonesboro, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018, at NEA Baptist Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Kennett, Missouri, Ronnie lived in Jackson, Tennessee, before moving to Jonesboro in 1964. He attended Arkansas State University and worked for CIT Services as an adjuster, Kroger as a journeyman meat cutter and then as a security...

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...