Obituaries

David Thomas

Dec 17, 2017

TO VIEW MEMORIAL SLIDESHOW William “David” Thomas, 65, of Bono passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at his residence.

David was born in Pocahontas on August 26, 1952 to the late JD and Pearl Rush Thomas. He was a fun loving dad, brother, and grandfather. He enjoyed being with his family every opportunity he could. He...

Harold Dean Davidson

Dec 16, 2017

Harold Dean Davidson, 76, passed away at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House on December 16, 2017. He is survived two grandchildren, Nora Calli Davidson Roberts and her husband Neal and Christopher Dean Davidson. A private graveside service will take place at Birdeye Veteran Cemetery.

Murlis J. Proffer

Dec 15, 2017

Murlis J. Proffer, 82, of Jonesboro formerly of Senath, MO passed away on December 15, 2017 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.

Murlis was born in Bucoda, Missouri on November 11, 1935 to the late Jewell and Mamie Hart Collins. She was a franchise owner of a Western Auto. She was a long time member...

Catherine Hochstetler

Dec 13, 2017

TO VIEW MEMORIAL VIDEO Catherine Bettis Hochstetler of Cleveland Ga., formerly of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Friendship Health and Rehab in Cleveland. Catherine was born in Trumann, Ark. on July 20, 1925, to Ethel Berkley Bettis and Charles Hale Bettis. Catherine married Laysel Hochstetler in 1944. They lived in Jonesboro most of their married...

G.W. Endicott

Dec 12, 2017

Rev. G. W. Endicott, 95, of Jonesboro, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday Evening, December 12, 2017 at Morningside Retirement Home

Born, March 24, 1922 at Leota, Missouri, the son of Rev, Elmer C. and Mrs. Nora (Killion) Endicott. He received his education in the public schools...

Madge M. Shirley

Dec 12, 2017

TO VIEW MEMORIAL SLIDESHOW Madge Marie Hall Shirley, 98, of Jonesboro, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born in Ash Flat, AR on October 5, 1919 to John and Rosalee Hall. She and Alfred Shirley were married June 14, 1942.

She was a faithful member of...

Dr. William Jack Sugg

Dec 12, 2017

TO VIEW JACK'S MEMORIAL VIDEO Dr. William Jack Sugg, July 14 th , 1939 – December 12th, 2017. Jonesboro, AR

Family man, outdoorsman and avid ASU sports enthusiast departed this life on Tuesday December 12 th , 2017 at the age of 78. He was born on July 14 th , 1939 in Wynne, AR, son of...

Pamela Painter

Dec 11, 2017

Pamela Jean Painter, 60, of Jonesboro, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017, at St. Bernards Medical Center. Pamela was born in Flint, Michigan, and lived several years in Piggott before moving to Jonesboro. Pamela was a 1975 graduate of Piggott High School and worked several years for Rogers Produce in Piggott. Pamela also worked as an Administrative Assistant at...

Mark A. Johnson

Dec 10, 2017

To View MEMORIAL VIDEO Mark A. Johnson, 43, a lifelong resident of Cash, died Sunday, December 10, 2017 at NEA Baptist Medical Center.  He was a member of the Valley Ridge Baptist Church.  He loved to dive and enjoyed all water related activities.  His best friend and running buddy was King, his dog.  Mark was a Nationally Certified Paramedic...

Pearl "Catty" Catherine Adams

Dec 10, 2017

Pearl “Catty” Catherine Adams, 91, of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday, December 10, 2017 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House surrounded by her family. She was born to the late H.E. and Lucinda Wall on September 16, 1926 in Lorado.

Catty resided in Jonesboro all of...

Charlene Mcgough

Dec 9, 2017

Charlene McGough, 89, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Saturday, December 9th, 2017 at Lakeside Nursing Center. She was born in Lake City on January 22, 1928 to the late Oscar “Hawk” Vincent and Zula Vincent. Charlene worked at Dillards for 35 years and was a member of Temple Baptist Church here in Jonesboro. In addition to her...

C.P. Stafford

Dec 9, 2017

C.P. Stafford, 95, of Jonesboro, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017, at the Phil and Flo Jones Hospice House. Born in Whitehall in Poinsett County, he was the son of Casper Powell Stafford and Martha Keywood. C.P. lived 42 years in Marked Tree before moving to Jonesboro in 2000. He was the retired manager of Tyronza Lumber Company...

Danny Ray Cochran

Dec 7, 2017

Danny Ray Cochran, 66, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  He was born in Manila on January 27, 1951 to the late John and Opal Cochran.  Danny retired from Great Dane Trailers and was a member of Nettleton Baptist Church.  He enjoyed fishing, gardening, golfing, and...

Guy Spencer

Dec 7, 2017

Guy Spencer, 88, of Bay passed from this life Thursday, December 7, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Bay on September 3, 1929 to the late V.V. and Mildred Spencer. He spent all but two of his 88 years residing in the Bay Community where he was also a long...

Kristi Hight

Dec 5, 2017

Kristi Marie Hight, 32, of Bono died December 5, 2017 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was born to Randy Paul Tucker and Vicky Joyce Cook in Memphis, TN on April 26, 1985. Kristi has resided in the Jonesboro and Bono area for about the last twelve years after coming from Camden, AR.

Jimmy Dewayne Champlin Sr.

Dec 4, 2017

Jimmy Dewayne Champlin Sr., 55, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Monday December 4, 2017 at Jonesboro Healthcare. He was born in Trumann, Arkansas on May 9, 1962 to the late John Dewayne and Kathy Pugh Champlin Sr. Jimmy lived in Jonesboro for 2 years, moving here from Bay. He was a construction worker and a member of...

Elendar Louise Vineyard

Dec 4, 2017

Elendar Louise Vineyard, 82 of Jonesboro, passed from this life Monday, December 4, 2017 at Jonesboro Health & Rehab.  She was born April 24, 1936 to Carl Henry Rosenbaum and Juanita Borders Rosenbaum in Campbell, MO.  Elendar graduated Arkansas State University in 1957 and taught school at Bono and Westside.  She enjoyed traveling and the loves of her life...

Kenny Weathers

Dec 3, 2017

TO VIEW KENNY'S MEMORIAL SLIDE SHOW Kenny Weathers, 58, a lifelong resident of Caraway, died Sunday, December 3, 2017 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center.  He was of the Christian belief.  Kenny was community and people oriented.  He lived to serve his family, friends, and the community he grew up in.  He was the organizer of the Buffalo Island Angel...

Dr. Grover M. Evans

Dec 3, 2017

Dr. Grover M. Evans “Groovy Grover”, 65, of Little Rock, formerly of Jonesboro, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, December 3, 2017 at Baptist Health Rehabilitation Institute.

Grover Evans is known throughout central and northeastern Arkansas for his political endeavors, sports accomplishments, and career as a motivational speaker. In 1978, he was in a single car...

David Laroy Holbrook

Dec 2, 2017

David Laroy Holbrook, age 85, died December 2, 2017 at Craighead Nursing Center. Born and raised at Beedeville, Arkansas where he graduated from high school in 1951. He was active in sports and was captain of his high school basketball team. He joined the US Air Force in 1952 where he served as a flight rescue medic in Germany...