Obituaries

May 22, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Scallions Harner, 87 of Jonesboro, died on Tuesday night, at her home of natural causes.

Mary was born in Burdette, Mississippi County, Arkansas to Dallas and Katie Scallions. As a child Mary moved to Jonesboro with her parents, where she grew up.

She graduated from what was State High, Arkansas State College and...

May 22, 2018

Arthur William Shenberger, 73, of Henryetta, Oklahoma passed from this life Tuesday, May 22, 2018 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born to the late Arthur and Mary Shenberger on January 13, 1945 in Pennsylvania.

Arthur has spent the last 6 years residing in Henryetta, Oklahoma after spending the majority...

May 22, 2018

Leatrice "Joyce" Johnston Warren, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at the age of 89. She was born on November 22, 1928 in Flint, Michigan to Hugh Bernice Johnston and Ethel Florence Worsham Johnston and was the youngest of six siblings. After residing in Clarkton and Malden, Missouri, Joyce and her family...

May 21, 2018

Hester Spradling, 69, of Harrisburg, died Monday, May 21, 2018, in Welch, Oklahoma.  She has lived in Northeast Arkansas most of her life.  She was a member of the Harmony Grove Assembly of God Church, which later became the Weiner Assembly of God Church.  She enjoyed writing poetry, baking and reading.  Hester has an entrepreneurial spirit about her and...

May 19, 2018

VIEW MEMORIAL VIDEO Maxine Darlene Erby, age 90, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Lexington Place Healthcare and Rehab in Jonesboro. Born in Fisk, Missouri, Maxine lived much of her life in Jonesboro. She married Raymond D. Erby January 30, 1946, upon his discharge from the US Navy and his return from...

May 19, 2018

TO VIEW MEMORIAL VIDEO Jim Henry Graham, Jr., 73, of Jonesboro, formerly of Keiser, passed away from this life on Saturday, May 19, 2018, in Jonesboro.  He was born in Dell, Arkansas on May 27, 1944, to the late Henry and Olean Graham.  Henry attended Keiser High School and graduated in 1962.

Henry will be remembered for...

May 17, 2018

Walter Weisbrod Jr., 87, of Poplar Bluff passed from this life on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at St. Bernards Hospital with his family by his side. He was born to the late Walter Sr. and Theola Weisbrod on January 8, 1931 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Walter was a mechanic for many years in Poplar Bluff,...

May 17, 2018

To view memorial tribute video click HERE: Linda H. Worley, 75, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on August 28, 1942 in Trumann to Tommie, Jr. and Gaulena Higgins. Linda worked for Mercantile Bank for 34 years before retiring and was...

May 16, 2018

Marye T. Walker Hicken, 93, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Marye lived much of her life in the Chicago area cities of Lombard, Downers Grove and Naperville before moving to Jonesboro in 2006. She worked most of her adult life...

May 16, 2018

TO VIEW MEMORIAL VIDEO Gerald Dean Burns, 89, of Jonesboro went to be with the Lord on Wednesday May 16, 2018 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Gerald was born in Mountain View, Arkansas on February 3, 1929 to the late Monroe and Coetta Mae Shores Burns. Gerald lived in Jonesboro most of his life, was a...

May 15, 2018

To view memorial video, please click here: http://videos.lifetributes.com/894937 Jeffery Scott Dowdy, 46, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Tuesday, May 15 th , 2018 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born in Jonesboro on October 10 th , 1971 to Charlene and Harold Dowdy Jr. Jefferey has lived all of his life in Jonesboro. He worked as...

May 12, 2018

Sharon Tate, 61, of Jonesboro passed from this life Saturday, May 12, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born to the late James and Helen Harless on August 1, 1956 in Anderson, Indiana.

Sharon has lived in Jonesboro since 1989 after coming from Viola, Arkansas...

May 11, 2018

Ricky Dale Woods, 52, of Bay passed from this life on Friday, May 11, 2018. He was born in Marked Tree, Arkansas on August 1, 1965, to the late John and Pearlie Wooten Woods. Ricky lived in Bay during his lifetime, was of the Pentecostal belief and a caretaker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

May 11, 2018

To View Oline Video CLICK HERE: Mary Jessica Pinchback, 75, of Jonesboro passed from this life Friday, May 11, 2018 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born September 25, 1942 in Trumann to the late George and Etha Lunsford. Jessica was of the Christian Faith. She loved to travel, watch birds from her front porch...

May 10, 2018

Jonesboro – Shirley Lloyd Grisham, 80, of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018, surrounded by her husband, grandson, and numerous other loved ones. She was born December 4, 1937, in Leachville, Arkansas to Thelma and Eddie Lloyd.

Shirley lived in Jonesboro for 16 years and otherwise was a life-long resident of Black Oak, Arkansas. She was...

May 9, 2018

VIEW MEMORIAL VIDEO Linda Bowers Reece of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at St. Bernards Medical Center. Linda was born in the Bowman community and lived most of her life in Jonesboro. She, along with her husband Bud Reece, owned Bud's Starter and Generator in Jonesboro. She loved traveling and being with her...

May 8, 2018

Amanda Jane Shopher, 60 of Jonesboro passed from this life May 8, 2018 at St. Bernards Medical Center.  She was born July 13, 1957 in Jonesboro to Samuel and Katherine Higdon Mitchell.  Amanda enjoyed cooking, fishing and yardwork.  She is a member of the Freedom Church of NEA and she had worked at Massanelli’s Dry Cleaners.  Amanda was preceded...

May 8, 2018

Nancy Lois Sullins, 47, of Jonesboro passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at her home. She was born November 14, 1970 in Kansas City, Kansas to the late Lawerence Elmo Johnson and Flora Mae Sullins. Nancy enjoyed fishing and spending time with her family, especially her nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded...

May 6, 2018

VIEW MEMORIAL VIDEO Donald Ray Benson, 75, of Maynard, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018, at his residence. Born in Iola, Kansas, Donald lived many years in Jonesboro before moving to Maynard in 2005. Early in his professional career, Donald worked for Rainbow Bakery in Emporia and Wichita, Kansas. He has been a Sonic Restaurant owner for more...

May 6, 2018

Eduardo Martin Sanchez, 26, of Jonesboro, died Sunday, May 6, 2018 at UT Methodist Hospital in Memphis.  He has lived in Jonesboro for 19 years moving here from Mexico City, Mexico. Eduardo was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Church.  He loved to play and watch soccer, fish, and loved most types of music.  If was a practical joke...