Obituaries

Dec 15, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Sandra Lanell Lopez announces her passing on December 15, 2018 at St Bernard's Medical Center with her loving family surrounding her.

Sandra was born in Chicago, IL. She was the youngest child born to Ronald and Azzi Lopez. She graduated in 1990 in Kankakee, IL.

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Dec 15, 2018

Mary Ann Goad, 80, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born to the late Louis and Christine Woods in Jonesboro on September 7, 1938. Mary lived most of her life in Jonesboro and attended church at The Rock in Jonesboro and at Healing...

Dec 14, 2018

Debra Michelle Hutchins, 54, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Friday, December 14, 2018, at her home. Deborah was born in Newport on April 3, 1964, to Bill and Charlene Walker Hutchins. Deborah lived in Jonesboro for 12 years, moving back from Louisiana, was a homemaker and of the Baptist belief.

Survived by her parents, Bill...

Dec 12, 2018

Jim Pieri, 76, of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at his home. He was born on July 25, 1942 in Jonesboro to the late Albert and Mary E. Pieri.

Jim has lived in Jonesboro for over 30 years after living in California and was a member of Forest Home Church of the Nazarene....

Dec 12, 2018

Phillip Kent Smith, age 66, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at St. Bernard’s Hospital in Jonesboro, AR. Phil was born to Zula & Hubert Smith in Ogden, Utah in 1952. He graduated from Jonesboro High School & attended Arkansas State University. Phil was very active in the theater and musical arts, performing in many productions...

Dec 10, 2018

Helen Dorris, 92 of Jonesboro passed from this life Monday, December10, 2018 at Craighead County Nursing Center.  She was born in Lake City on March 18, 1926 to Bert and Tessie Gregson.  Helen retired from DuPont where she worked as a secretary.  She loved gardening and flowers.  She was family oriented and loved her relationship with the Lord and...

Dec 10, 2018

Jimmy Lee Goza, 77, of Jonesboro went to be with the Lord on December 10, 2018. He was born on March 25, 1941 in Trumann, Arkansas. He graduated from Bay HighSchool in 1960. Jimmy married the love of his life, Dovie Ann Golden, on May 4, 1962. He was a carpenter by trade from the...

Dec 9, 2018

Doug McCarty passed away peacefully on December 9, 2018 in the loving arms of his heartbroken wife.  Doug and Sarita enjoyed 32 happy years of marriage and the joy of being best friends.  The last eight years were exceptional as they traveled far and wide in their motorhome and appreciated the company of special RV friends in Gulf Shores,...

Dec 8, 2018

On this day, December 8, 2018, our precious mother Billie “Jean” Fitch Haley went to heaven, and is now running, skipping around, laughing, and no longer suffering.

She was born in Ola, Arkansas on November 6, 1931, and raised in Dardanelle, Arkansas, where she graduated from high school. She lived her life believing and loving the Lord...

Dec 8, 2018

William “Bill” Milam, 68, of Jonesboro passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born July 30, 1950 in Fulton, Kentucky to the late Jim and Judy Milam. Bill was of the Church of Christ belief. He was a 1969 graduate of Valley View and lived in the Valley View...

Dec 7, 2018

Kathleen Edwards Cooper, 83, of Jonesboro died Friday, December 7, 2018, at NEA Baptist Hospital.  She was born in Paul’s Switch near Bono.  She moved back to Jonesboro in 1988, moving here from Florence, Alabama.  She was of the Baptist belief. She graduated high school in 1951 at the age of 16.  She was preceded in death by her...

Dec 6, 2018

Randy Lavon Penter, 72, of Trumann, formerly of Black Oak passed from this life Thursday, December 6, 2018 at his home. He was born in Black Oak on September 5, 1946 to the late Grant and Thelma Penter. Randy has lived in Trumann for over 37 years after coming from Black Oak.

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Dec 6, 2018

Charlotta(Sherry) Ruth Veteto, 57, of Jonesboro passed from this life Thursday, December 6, 2018 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was born to the late William and Ollie Veteto on June 24, 1961 in Jonesboro. Charlotta lived her entire life residing in Jonesboro and was a member of the Salvation Army Church.

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Dec 5, 2018

Mary Carolyn Dupwe, age 89, died on Wednesday in Little Rock surrounded by her loving family and caring community at the Colonel Glenn Nursing and Rehab.  From her birth in Jonesboro, on November 28, 1929 to her death on December 5, 2018 she cherished those around her and filled them with love, faith, and good food.  One of five...

Dec 4, 2018

Leman Lesley Rhodes, 81, of Otwell passed from this life on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Leman was born in Cash, Arkansas on March 29, 1937, to the late Garland and Alta Midget Rhodes. Leman lived in Jonesboro most of his life, was a member of the Big Creek Baptist Church and...

Dec 3, 2018

Bruce Neal Wheeler, 64, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Monday, December 3, 2018, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born and raised in Rector, Bruce entered active duty with the U.S. Marine Corps in July of 1972. He was active duty four years, serving 1 year, 11 months and 27 days in foreign assignments, completing his diploma...

Dec 3, 2018

Peggy Ruth Stewart, 77 of Jonesboro, passed from this life Monday, December 3, 2018 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.  She was born October 26, 1941 to John Andrew Ollis and Beatrice Stone Ollis in Jonesboro.  Peggy was a homemaker and a member of Walnut Corner Baptist Church in Light, Arkansas.  She enjoyed watching movies, keeping up...

Dec 2, 2018

Sue Hicken, 61, of Jonesboro, died Sunday, December 2, 2018, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center.  She had lived in Jonesboro for 13 years, moving here from California.  She was of the Catholic belief.  She loved her family and was a great mom and sister.  Sue was known for her ability to create baking masterpieces.  She was preceded in death...

Dec 1, 2018

Keenan Wade Wilson, 56, of Lake City, passed from this life Saturday, December 1 st 2018 at Lakeside Nursing Center. He was born October 14, 1962 in Weiner to the late Earl and Nadine Wilson.

Keenan lived most of his life in the Weiner area and was of Baptist faith. He loved gospel music and had attended...

Dec 1, 2018

Deborah “Debbie” DiGaetano, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, December 1, 2018 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center.  She had lived most of her life in Jonesboro and was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.  She retired from the Master Print Group in 2018.  Debbie was preceded in death by her father, James Edward Vaught.

Survivors include her husband...