Obituaries

Apr 2, 2018

Ricky Gene Johnson Jr. 33, of Jonesboro, died Monday, April 2, 2018 at his home.  He was a lifetime resident of Jonesboro and was of the Baptist belief.  Ricky was preceded in death by his grandparents, one sister, one brother and Jacqueline Miller, the mother of his children.

Survivors include his father, Ricky Gene Johnson Sr., of...

Apr 2, 2018

TO VIEW MEMORIAL TRIBUTE Mary Lou McCray April 22, 1928 – April 2, 2018 Mary Lou McCray, 89, of Jonesboro passed away on April 2, 2018 at home. She was born to Everett and Murt Douglass Blankenship in Holcomb, Missouri on April 22, 1928 where she lived until 1961 when she moved to Jonesboro. Mary Lou was preceded in...

Apr 1, 2018

VIEW MEMORIAL VIDEO Glenda M. Bonham, 53, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Sunday, April 1, 2018 in Jonesboro. Glenda was born in Memphis and grew up in Marked Tree and Lepanto and was a 1982 graduate of Lepanto High School. She lived several years in Harrisburg before moving to Jonesboro six years ago. Glenda was...

Apr 1, 2018

Marvin Thomas, 65 of Williford passed from this life Sunday, April 1, 2018 at St Bernards Medical Center.  He was born December 13, 1952 to William and Opal Thomas in St. Louis.  Marvin was a proud Marine veteran who served in the Vietnam war.  He was a member of the Lighthouse Baptist Church where he was a Sunday school...

Mar 31, 2018

Antoni Joseph Sipa, 67, of Jonesboro passed from this life Saturday, March 31, 2018 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House surrounded by family and friends. He was born to the late Jozef and Stefania Sipa on August 10, 1950 in Pine Bluff.

Joe lived most of his...

Mar 29, 2018

To view online video CLICK HERE: Billy “Joe” Gammill, 75, of Jonesboro passed from this life Thursday, March 29, 2018 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born December 14, 1942 in Bay, to the late Vernon and Geraldine Gammill. He was a graduate of Bay High School. Joe retired after more than thirty years in sales from both...

Mar 29, 2018

Jack Robinett, 93, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Thursday, March 29, 2018, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Jack was born in Oregon County, Missouri, and lived there until moving to the Trumann area. In 1961 Jack moved his family to Jonesboro where he lived most of his life. Jack worked several years...

Mar 28, 2018

Jeffrey Paul Watkins, 65, of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at his home. He was born December 31, 1952 to Jeff Oliver and Winona Clyde ​​ ​ Watkins in Marianna, Arkansas. He's preceded in death by both parents. ​

Jeffrey has lived in Jonesboro since...

Mar 28, 2018

Eliana Nicole Oliver, newborn child of Madisen Vuong and Jeremiah Oliver was born into heaven on March 28, 2018 at the NEA Baptist Hospital.  She is survived by her parents

A graveside service will be 2:00 P.M., Friday, April 6, 2018 at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery with Reverend Keith Granberry officiating and Emerson Funeral Home in charge...

Mar 27, 2018

Imogene Douglas, 87, of Harrisburg passed from this life Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born March 6, 1931 in Harrisburg to the late W.F. and Alma Volner. Imogene was a founder and member of Shiloh Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing, spending time with family and helping others. Imogene retired from...

Mar 27, 2018

To view the memorial video, click here http://videos.lifetributes.com/882719 Winford Bass, 76, of Paragould passed from this life on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. He was born in Jonesboro on November 30, 1941 to the late Leonard and Myrtle Bass. Winford grew up in the Fontaine area and spent most of his life working as a carpenter....

Mar 26, 2018

Carol Jean Mode, 67, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Monday, March 26, 2018, at her home.  She had lived most of her life in Jonesboro except for a short amount of time, living in California.  Carol was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Church.  She was a 1968 JHS graduate.  Her career was diverse; she worked as...

Mar 24, 2018

Mark Clayton, 17 month old son of Jonnie and Miranda Clayton of Brookland, passed from this life Saturday, March 24, 2018 at home.  He was born August 3, 2016 in Jonesboro. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Mark Smith.

Survivors include his parents, J.L. and Miranda Clayton of the home; brother, J.C. Clayton of the...

Mar 22, 2018

Dr. Charlott Ann Jones, 90, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2018 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.

Dr. Jones, known locally to many simply as “Aunt C” had a highly accomplished and diverse career in education, the arts, museum management and historic preservation spanning over 60 years.

A 1945 graduate of Holy...

Mar 21, 2018

Clarence Andrew Lock Jr., 50, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. Clarence was born in Mulberry, Florida on October 8, 1967, to Clarence Andrew and Della Lasley Lock Sr. Clarence had lived in Jonesboro for 43 years and was a landscaper for David Rogers Landscaping and Lawn Service. Clarence...

Mar 18, 2018

Elaine Stanfield Freeman, 98, of Jonesboro, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital.

Elaine was born in Luxora, Arkansas, on January 26, 1920, and lived there with her parents, the late-Dovie and Percy Stanfield, and her three brothers and four sisters until she moved to New York City to attend Rutgers University and...

Mar 16, 2018

James “Jim” Walker Byrd, 63, of Pocahontas passed away peacefully Friday, March 16, 2018 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital surrounded by family.

He is survived by his mother, Emily Byrd; son, Walker Byrd; sister, Janet Byrd and several nieces and nephews.

A private memorial service was held Saturday, March 17, 2018 with friends and family....

Mar 16, 2018

To view online video CLICK HERE: Mary Lynn Manry, 88, of Hudson, Florida passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point in Hudson, Florida.  She was born on September 29, 1929 in Leland, Mississippi, to William and Mary Bartlett, but had lived most of her life in the Jonesboro, Arkansas area.  Mary was of...

Mar 16, 2018

Donna Jones, 66, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Friday, March 16, 2018, at her home.  She had lived in Jonesboro for the past 19 years, moving here from Texas.  She was a member of Nettleton Baptist Church.  Donna loved to play bingo and solitaire.  She was preceded in death by her son, mother, one grandchild, and one...

Mar 15, 2018

Mark Richie, 50, of Bay passed from this life Thursday, March 15, 2018 at his home surrounded by his friends and family. He was born in Trumann on November 13, 1967 to James Douglas and Jennette Richie. Mark spent his entire life residing in Bay where he was also a member of the First Baptist...