Obituaries
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Charles Edward Stallings
Jan 18, 2018
Charles “Pops”Edward Stallings, 72 of Jonesboro passed from this life on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born to the late Woodrow and Helen Stallings on January 8, 1946 near Osceola, Arkansas. Charles and his wife, Peggy, attended Central Baptist Church. He worked for Lincoln Manufacturing for...
Jerry Carlton Minton
Jan 15, 2018
Jerry C. Minton, 74 of Lake City, passed from this life Monday, January 15, 2018 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born to Otho and Pearlie Minton on November 3, 1943. Jerry was of the Christian faith and was a proud veteran of the US Navy. He worked as a postal carrier for the Post Office. Jerry enjoyed...
David M. Agnew
Jan 15, 2018
TO VIEW MEMORIAL VIDEO David M. Agnew, 62, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Monday January 15, 2018 at the NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born in Bethel Springs, Tennessee on December 6, 1955 to Jack and Rachel Maxedon Agnew. He had lived in Jonesboro since 1990, moving here from Lincoln, Nebraska. David was a Professor of Agriculture...
Brenda Gillean
Jan 13, 2018
Brenda Kay Gillean, 73, of Jonesboro passed from this life on January 13, 2018 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.
Brenda was born on July 7, 1944, in Earle, to the late Leon “Rip” Sr. and Josephine Crawford Harrison. She moved to Jonesboro in 1962, eventually opening Real Estate Rentals which she ran for over...
Richard Wooldridge
Jan 12, 2018
VIEW MEMORIAL VIDEO Richard L. Wooldridge, 55, of Jonesboro passed away from natural causes on January 12, 2018 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born to Otis L Wooldridge and Virginia Ann Wooldridge on June 16, 1962 in Blytheville, AR.
Richard attended Nettleton High School where he was known as “Wooley”, not only because of the...
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