Obituaries

Mar 4, 2018

TO VIEW MEMORIAL VIDEO Donnie Horton, 72, of Paragould passed from this life on Sunday March 4, 2018 at the Baptist Hospital in Memphis. Donnie was born in Aurora, Illinois on September 3, 1945 to the late Ernest and Irene Spencer Horton. Donnie had lived in Paragould for 14 years, moving there from Jonesboro. He was a self employed...

Mar 3, 2018

Kenneth V. Thomas, 71, of Jonesboro passed from this life Saturday, March 03, 2018 at his home. He was a Vietnam Veteran. Kenneth loved spending time with his family.

Survivors include his loving wife, Janet Thomas; mother, Resetta Lesley; children: Dalynn Montgomery, Karen (Joseph) Blalock, Sharon (Scott) Crawford Lundberg, Terry (Crystal) Daniels; brother, Steven Thomas; 11 grandchildren...

Mar 3, 2018

The Life and Times of Hattie Spurlock Rutledge Hammett

Hattie was born September 30, 1931 and died March 3, 2018, she was preceded in death by her parents Sylvia and Brian Spurlock and her husbands Chester Rutledge and Harold Hammett.

Writing an obituary for Hattie Hammett is a little intimidating, because she was such a...

Mar 2, 2018

Shalla Shoopman, 57, of Jonesboro passed away from this life. She was born to the late Carl Rex and Syble Shoopman.

In addition to her parents, Shalla was preceded in death by her brothers, Carroll, Donald and Ronald Shoopman and sister, Jacki Lyles.

Survivors include her 2 sisters, Joyce (Huey) Rushin and Carlene Hill.

Mar 1, 2018

Candice Marlina (Reynolds) Davidson of Jonesboro, Arkansas, departed this life on March 1, 2018.

She was born June 16, 1981 at Newport Hospital in Newport, AR.

Candice Marlina attended Newport public school until 1997 when her family move to Jonesboro and she graduated...

Mar 1, 2018

Burnis Miles Posey, Sr. passed from this life Thursday, March 1, 2018 at his residence.  He was born in Jonesboro on October 11, 1943 to Burnis and Anita Miles Posey. He worked as a bank examiner and process server.  Burnis was a Vice Commander of the American Legion of Arkansas, and he served veterans who came back home to...

Feb 25, 2018

Randy Eugene Berry, 57, of Caraway passed from this life, on February 25, 2018 at St Bernard’s Medical Hospital. Randy was born in Caraway, Arkansas on April 30, 1960 to Junior and Marjorie Waters Berry. Randy lived in Caraway his entire life, was of the Baptist belief and worked at Nestle as a product handler. Randy was preceded in death...

Feb 24, 2018

Dr. Ruloff “Rudy” Turner, 53, of Jonesboro, passed away Saturday February 24, 2018 at St. Bernard Medical Center.  He was born October 13, 1964 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Ruloff “Sunny” Turner III and Nancy Cobb Turner.

Rudy was a graduate of Coahoma County High School, Clarksdale, MS. Attended Mississippi State University, Starkville, Mississippi. Worked for Walt Disney...

Feb 24, 2018

VIEW MEMORIAL VIDEO Jerry Crocker, 74, of Brookland, passsed from this life on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at St. Bernards Medical Center surrounded by family. Jerry always loved to talk and laugh and made friends easily. He was married to his high school classmate, Margie, in October 1965 and they enjoyed 52 years together. Jerry was born...

Feb 24, 2018

Imigine James, 83, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Saturday, February 24, 2018. She was born to the late James and Minnie Vard on July 13, 1934 in Corinth, Mississippi. Imigine’s family was extremely important to her and she will be greatly missed. She was a friendly person who never met a stranger and...

Feb 22, 2018

TO VIEW MEMORIAL SLIDE SHOW Jerry Mathis, 84, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, February 22, 2018, at his home.  He had lived in Jonesboro since 1957.  Jerry retired as the Assistant Director for the ASU Physical Plant with over 30 years of service.  He was a member of the North Main Baptist Church.  Preceding him in death were his parents,...

Feb 22, 2018

Dr. Doffie Neal Jarvis, 83, of Jonesboro went home to be with the Lord Thursday, February 22 nd , 2018 at Lexington Place Nursing and Rehab. He was born on July 25 th , 1934 to the late Noble and Ethel Jarvis in Jacksonport.

Doffie lived in Jonesboro for over 50 years and was a member of...

Feb 20, 2018

Bernice Bennett Reasons, 93, of Wynne went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. She was born to John and Ina Lewis on January 27, 1925 in McDougal, Arkansas. Bernice has lived in Wynne for the last 30 years coming from Jonesboro. While living in Jonesboro, she an active member of Walnut Street...

Feb 19, 2018

Martin Edward Farmer died of natural causes on February 19, 2018 in Parker, Colorado. He was born April 24, 1929 in Wynne, son of Isom Byrd Farmer and Leona Gibson Farmer. Mr. Farmer was educated in Wynne public schools, graduating from Wynne High School in 1947 where he was starting center on the varsity football team.

Feb 19, 2018

Jimmie “Doyle” Farmer was born in Walnut Ridge, AR on May 12, 1967. He left this life unexpectedly at his home in Pocahontas, AR on February 19, 2018.

Jimmie loved to laugh and make everyone around him laugh. He was creative and could build anything. Jimmie had passion for gardening, collecting, fishing, camping, hunting, hiking and anything...

Feb 18, 2018

To view online video CLICK HERE: Dorothy L. Jackson, 86, of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Lawrence Hall Nursing Center. She was born November 5, 1931 in Greenway to the late William O. and Bessie I. Shaffer. Dorothy was a Pastor’s wife for 49 years. She was a member of Central Baptist Church and...

Feb 18, 2018

Linda Lou Isbell Clevenger, age 80, slipped away from this world, and ascended to her heavenly home at 7:40 am on Sunday February 18, 2018. She leaves behind a house filled with a stash of her family’s favorite treats, incredibly comfortable beds and couches, a frequently used swimming pool and an infamous hallway filled with photographs of her family...

Feb 13, 2018

John Albert Douglas of Piggott, was born October 12, 1939, near Caraway, to Walter William and Roxie Foust Douglas. He passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at St. Bernards Medical Center surrounded by family at the age of 78 years, four months and one day. John's family moved to the Sedgwick area when he was a toddler and he...

Feb 12, 2018

TO VIEW MEMORIAL VIDEO Eva Jane Strickland, 89, of Bay, went to be with the Lord, on February 12, 2018 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was born in Brookland, Arkansas on December 19, 1928 to the late Earl and Annie Liliker Darr. Jane lived in Bay most of her life, where she was a member of the First...

Feb 12, 2018

Click here for memorial video http://videos.lifetributes.com/871352 Nancy Grayson Parker, 78, of Jonesboro, passed peacefully from this life on February 12, 2018 at the Phil and Flo Jones Hospice House . She was born June 30, 1939 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Willie LaVerne Allen and Robert Grayson Lamb.  Nancy was a graduate of Harrisburg High School...