Obituaries

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...

May 5, 2018

Alice Bunnell, 59, of Paragould passed from this life on Saturday, May 5, 2018. She was born to Willie and Shirley Smith on October 5, 1958 in Los Angeles, California. Alice enjoyed fishing and absolutely loved her family. She was loved by her family and will be missed by all. Alice was preceded in death...

May 4, 2018

Jerrel Wayne Eads, 76, of Trumann, passed from this life on Friday, May 4, 2018, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born July 7, 1941 in Promised Land, Arkansas to the late Braddie and Mabel Eads.

Jerrel has lived in the Trumann area for over 20 years after retiring from the United States Navy as a...

May 3, 2018

Mark Daniel Griffith, 59, of Jonesboro went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 3, 2018, at St. Bernard’s Hospital. Mark was born in Jonesboro on June 28, 1958, to Lacy Edward and Sarah Martin Griffith. Mark lived in Jonesboro most of his life, where he worked as a Chaplin for the Craighead County Jail. Mark was...

May 1, 2018

To view Terry's memorial video, click here: Terry Dean Qualls, 69, of Opelousas, Louisiana (formerly of Lake City, Arkansas) passed from this life on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. He was born to Red and Marie Qualls in Monette on February, 27, 1949. Terry graduated from Lake City High School in 1967 followed by...

Apr 30, 2018

Marian Stephens Jolly was born on October 24, 1927. She died April 30, 2018. She lived in Jonesboro, Arkansas for most of her life. She attended Mississippi State College for Women and Arkansas State University. She married Roy Jolly on Easter Sunday1949 in a double wedding Ceremony with her sister Jane Stephens and her husband...

Apr 30, 2018

VIEW MEMORIAL VIDEO Georgia Mae Carter, 81, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Monday, April 30, 2018, at St. Elizabeth's Place in Jonesboro. Georgia was born in Jonesboro and lived all of her life in this area. She worked several years at Frolic Footwear Factory and General Electric in Jonesboro before her retirement. She was a member...

Apr 29, 2018

Ethel Lorine Karnes, 69, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Sunday, April 29, 2018. She was born on November 18, 1948 in Chicago and was the daughter of the late Buel and Virginia Vanhorn. Lorine enjoyed crafting; especially sewing and crocheting. She also loved animals and was a great cook. In addition to her...

Apr 28, 2018

Shirley Ann Coffman age 78 passed away on Saturday April 28, 2018 at Arlington Cove Healthcare in Trumann Ark. She was born on September 1, 1939 to Phil and Emmer (Davis) Bobbitt. She loved gardening, listening to gospel music, and spending time with her family.

She is preceded in...

Apr 28, 2018

Jay Hickey, 89, of Bay passed from this life Saturday, April 28, 2018 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. He was born November 26, 1928 in Joiner to the late William and Bessie Hickey. Jay was a Korean War Veteran.

In addition to his parents Jay was preceded in death by his grandparents who raised...

Apr 28, 2018

Madden Alexander Sprinkle, 6, of Jonesboro passed from this life Saturday, April 28, 2018 at his home surrounded by family. He was born April 20, 2012 in Little Rock to Mikaela Sprinkle.

Madden has lived his entire life in Jonesboro. He loved all sorts of music and enjoyed being...

Apr 27, 2018

Angela Walter Foster, 54, of Jonesboro ascended to Heaven on Friday, April 27, 2018, at Arkansas Continued Care Hospital. She was born in Jonesboro October 1, 1963 to Charles and Magdalene Walter. Angela graduated from Nettleton High School and was a member of Valley View Church of Christ.

Angela had a loving spirit; to know her was...

Apr 26, 2018

Wyatt Oliver Hardin, 8 days old of Bono entered heaven Thursday, April 26, 2018.  He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Curtis Hardin.

Survivors include his parents:  Shane & Hannah Hardin of the home; siblings Maci, Renee and Ian; paternal grandmother, Teresa Ramos of Jonesboro; maternal grandmother Sheri Allen of Walnut Ridge; maternal grandfather Jason...

Apr 26, 2018

Johnny Ray Moore, 71, of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018, at Walnut Ridge Health and Rehab Center where he resided. Johnny was born in Jonesboro and lived much of his life here. He was a 1965 graduate of Nettleton High School and worked most of his life as an Optician and also in retail and manufacturing. Johnny...

Apr 25, 2018

Hilda Katie Starnes, 74, of Jonesboro, formerly of Morgantown, WV, departed this life on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at St. Bernards Medical Center. Born in Michigan, she spent most of her childhood in Socorro, NM. She retired as a mental health facility administrator in Frederick, MD.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Kenneth Starnes;...