Obituaries

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...

Hazel Vivian Rosenbaum

Jan 12, 2018

Hazel Rosenbaum, 94, of Jonesboro passed from this life on January 12, 2018 at St. Bernards Medical Center with her family by her side.

Hazel was born in Lilburn, Missouri on March 30, 1923 to the late Francis Marion and Martha Cloin. She lived most of her life in the Jonesboro area. She was a loving mother...

Carolyn Steinegger Payne

Jan 12, 2018

To view online video CLICK HERE: Carolyn Steinegger Payne, 86, of Jonesboro passed away Friday January 12, 2018 at The Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.

She had been an active member of The Nazarene Church since her youth and had served as a musician, youth ministry leader, SS teacher and many other areas of ministry and...

Julie Anne Segroves

Jan 11, 2018

Julie Anne Segroves, 54, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, January 11, 2018 at her home.  She had lived in Jonesboro for 8 years, moving here from California.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her husband, R.L. Segroves, of the home; sons, Troy “Rollie” Larson (Krystal); Shane “Sonnyboy” Larson (Laura) of Lancaster, California; sister, Lisa...

Michael "Mike" George Matthews

Jan 11, 2018

TO VIEW MEMORIAL SLIDE SHOW Michael “Mike” George Matthews, 56, of Brookland, died Thursday, January 11, 2018 at his residence.  He had lived in Brookland for over thirty years, moving there from Kentucky.  Mike attended the Woods Chapel Baptist Church.  As a hobby, he enjoyed motorcycles. He was a truck driver and started driving the “Big Rigs” at the...

Laura Jean Shemwell Clopton

Jan 10, 2018

TO VIEW MEMORIAL VIDEO Laura Jean Shemwell Clopton, 86, died Wednesday January 10, 2018 at St Bernard’s Medical Center after a brief illness. Laura was born April 28, 1931, in Folsomdale, Kentucky to Alva Lou (Wood) Shemwell and Henry Claude Shemwell.  She was a graduate of Melber High School and Murray State University. After graduation, Laura taught Home Economics...

Teresa Kelly `Tedder

Jan 9, 2018

Teresa Kelly Tedder, 39, died at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hermon Jr. and Laura Tedder. She is survived by a sister, Melinda Callihan of South Carolina. All services are private.

John Edward Self

Jan 8, 2018

John Edward Self, 69, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Monday, January 8, 2018 at his home. He was born in De Queen, Arkansas on June 27, 1948 to the late Truemon and Margaret Ware Self. John had lived in Jonesboro since 1987, moving here from Banning, California. He was a self employed mechanic and a U.S. Army...

Bobbie Joan Mullins

Jan 7, 2018

Bobbie Joan Mullins, 88, of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday, January 7, 2018 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born on June 20, 1929 in Fort Smith to the late William Augustus and Nell Schlieff. Bobbie was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro after spending her childhood in Fort Smith. She made a career...

Paul Everett Hopper Jr.

Jan 6, 2018

TO VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Paul Everett Hopper Jr., 74, passed away in Little Rock on Saturday, January 6, 2018. He was born on September 8, 1943 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Paul Everett Hopper Sr and Nadine Allen. Paul was a graduate of Jonesboro High School (Class of ’61), Arkansas State University, and the University Of Arkansas School...