Obituaries

Diane Lefebvre

Diane Lefebvre

Feb 11, 2018

VIEW MEMORIAL SLIDE PRESENTATION Diane Lefebvre, 81, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Sunday, February 11, 2018, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  She was born in Hawkesbury, Prescott County, Ontario Canada to Henry Leonard and Yvone Castonguay. Diane has lived in Jonesboro since 2001, moving here from Brownwood, Texas. Diane was of the Catholic belief....

Ronald L. Nunley

Ronald L. Nunley

Feb 10, 2018

Ronald L. Nunley, 57, of Trumann formerly Memphis, TN passed from this life on February 10, 2018 at NEA Baptist Hospital of natural causes. He was born in Alabama and later moved to the Memphis area to be closer to his brother.  He was a chef at different restaurants throughout his career. He is survived by his twin brother,...

Sheryl Green Gibson

Sheryl Green Gibson

Feb 10, 2018

Sheryl Green Gibson, 64, of Jonesboro, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018, at Craighead County Nursing Center where she resided for 27 years. Sheryl was a native of Jonesboro and a 1972 graduate of Jonesboro High School. She worked several years at Hytrol Conveyor Company in Jonesboro before her disability. Sheryl was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church and...

Sally Elizabeth Hudson

Sally Elizabeth Hudson

Feb 9, 2018

Sally Hudson, 73, of Brookland, passed from this life, Friday, February 9, 2018 at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center.  She had lived in Brookland for two years, moving there from Jonesboro.  She was of the Christian belief.  Sally was preceded in death by her fiancé, Ralph Miller and her parents.

Survivors include her sons, Chris Pittman of...

Nancy Vera Miller

Nancy Vera Miller

Feb 8, 2018

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Nancy Vera Miller, 94, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born in Bristol, England, Mrs. Miller lived 60+ years in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area before moving to Jonesboro in 2005. She was a retired secretary and enjoyed St. Bernard’s Senior...

James M. Wren

James M. Wren

Feb 6, 2018

James Melvin Wren, 81, of Jonesboro passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at St. Bernard’s Hospital.

James was retired from Sherwin Williams Automotive Division in Memphis, TN after 30 years of service. He moved to Jonesboro in 1991 and he was of the Christian belief.

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Dr. Mary L. Wesley

Dr. Mary L. Wesley

Feb 5, 2018

Dr. Mary L. Wesley, age 66 was born July 4, 1951 in Earle, Arkansas to Lillie Hale Anderson and John Wesley Sr.  Raised in Poplar Bluff, Misssouri by her late grandparents Viola and Jim Wesley, she passed into eternal rest while at home February 5th 2018 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  Her mother, Lillie Hale Anderson and father, John Wesley Sr....

Ina M. Watkins Dent

Ina M. Watkins Dent

Feb 4, 2018

Ina M. Watkins Dent, 74, of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday, February 4, 2018 at St. Elizabeth’s Place. She was born to the late S.W. “Short” and Alberta Watkins on June 7, 1943 in Bay, Arkansas.

Ina has resided in the Jonesboro area since 1985 after spending the...

Maxine Elizabeth Harrison

Maxine Elizabeth Harrison

Feb 4, 2018

Maxine Elizabeth Harrison, 94, of Brookland, died Sunday, February 4, 2018 at her home.  Maxine lived most of her life in the Memphis area. She was of the Methodist belief.  All services will be private.

Michael Eddy Powell

Michael Eddy Powell

Feb 1, 2018

Michael Eddy Powell, 77, of Jonesboro passed away on February 1, 2018 at the age of 77. “Mike “was a native of Black Oak, AR and a former radio personality in the Memphis area working at stations throughout the market during the 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s. Mike leaves a son, Sean Powell (Sally), of...

Sister Mary Deporres Polk

Sister Mary Deporres Polk

Feb 1, 2018

Sr. M. dePorres Polk, a member of the Olivetan Benedictine Sisters of Holy Angels convent for 49 years, died February 1, 2018.  She was 74 years old.

Barbara Lee Polk was born in Lafayette, Louisiana, to the late Henry and Dorothy Polk.  She entered the convent in 1967 and, as Sister Mary dePorres, professed first vows in...

Chandra Davis

Chandra Davis

Feb 1, 2018

To view memorial video, click here http://videos.lifetributes.com/868590 Chandra Davis, 52, of Bono passed from this life on Thursday, February 1st , 2018 at The Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born October 29 th , 1965 to the late Wilbur and Shirley Sandefur in Manila.

Chandra has lived in the Bono area most of her...

Christal D. Adair

Christal D. Adair

Jan 31, 2018

Christal Desha Adair

JONESBORO — Christal Desha Adair, beloved daughter of Jim  and Linda Williams Adair , was set free from her little earthly body on Wednesday, January 31, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents James and Virginia Adair, James...

Barbara Riggs

Barbara Riggs

Jan 31, 2018

To view memorial video, click HERE: Barbara Riggs, 75, of Jonesboro passed from this life on January 31, 2018 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was born to the late Marvin and Ethel Coots in Cash, Arkansas on September 25, 1942. Barbara was a member of Northside Church of Christ in Jonesboro. She...

Dennis Michael Dunn

Dennis Michael Dunn

Jan 31, 2018

Dennis Michael Dunn, 64, of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at his home. He was born to the late Harold and Dorothy Dunn on July 4, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri. Dennis has resided in Jonesboro since 1978 after coming from Bloomington, Illinois. He was of the Catholic belief.

Carolyn Mccourtney Tomlinson

Carolyn Mccourtney Tomlinson

Jan 25, 2018

To view video online CLICK HERE: Carolyn McCourtney Tomlinson, 72, of Jonesboro passed from this life Thursday, January 25, 2018 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born December 7, 1945 in Paragould to the late Bon and Geraldine McCourtney. Carolyn never met a stranger and loved spending time with people. She loved being with her friends and listening...

Lois M. Martin

Lois M. Martin

Jan 22, 2018

Lois M. Martin, 78, of Bono, died Monday, January 22, 2018 at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center. She was born in Bay, and lived most of her life in the Jonesboro area.  Lois was of the Baptist belief.  She enjoyed going to the Community Center of Fridays and Mondays and having lunch with her friends.  A favorite pastime was...

Gerald E. Pearson

Gerald E. Pearson

Jan 21, 2018

The Honorable Gerald E. Pearson of Jonesboro passed Jan. 21, 2018 in the arms of our Lord. He was just eighteen days from his 92 nd birthday. Gerald lived his whole life in Jonesboro & felt this was the best place in the world.

Gerald graduated from Jonesboro High...

Ralph Shackelford

Ralph Shackelford

Jan 20, 2018

Ralph Shackelford, 89, of West Plains, passed from this life on Saturday, January 20 th, 2018 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born March 1 st , 1928 to the late Joseph and Lela Shackelford in Manila, Arkansas.

Ralph has lived in West Plains for the past 15 years.

In addition to...

Kathleen Louise Cox

Kathleen Louise Cox

Jan 18, 2018

Kathleen Louise Cox, 98, of Bono passed from this life Thursday, January 18, 2018 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born to the late Luther and Grace Barnes on July 4, 1919 in Bono. Kathleen spent her entire life residing in Bono while being a long time member of Trinity Church...