Obituaries

Stanley Andrews

Mar 7, 2018

Stanley B. Andrews, 87, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. Stanley was born in Jonesboro on June 6, 1930, to the late Allie and Lillian Kurl Andrews. Stanley lived in Jonesboro his entire life and was of the Baptist belief. He was a retired dispatcher for City Water and...

Rickey Elder

Mar 6, 2018

VIEW MEMORIAL VIDEO Rickey L. Elder, 62, of Brookland, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at NEA Baptist Medical Center in Jonesboro. Rickey was born in Paragould and lived all of his life in the Brookland area. He was a 1973 graduate of Brookland High School and worked 19 years as a Routeman for...

Michael Lee Ring

Mar 5, 2018

Mike Ring, 63, of Star City, Arkansas, formerly of Jonesboro, died Monday, March 5, 2018 at his residence.  He was of the Pentecostal belief.  Mike had been a minister for over 25 years and worked at Arkansas State University. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glendale Ring and Dorothy Utley, one brother, Danny Ring.

Survivors...

Deborah Ann Holder

Mar 5, 2018

Deborah Ann Holder, 55, of Pocahontas formerly of Walnut Ridge passed away Monday, March 5, 2018 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born March 12, 1962 in Jonesboro to the late Cecil Doyle Hodge and Patsy Ruth Johnson. Deborah worked in factories most of her life before becoming a CNA. She was proud of being a CNA and...

Bill Cox

Mar 4, 2018

William Stanley (Bill) Cox, Jr., 81, of Jonesboro, passed from this life of natural causes on Sunday evening at his residence. Survivors include his wife, Mimi Cox, of the home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Emerson Funeral Home.

Bill Cox Jr.

Mar 4, 2018

William Stanley Cox, Jr. (“Bill”) of Jonesboro, descendent of pioneer Jonesboro families, died Sunday, March 4, 2018, at St. Bernard’s Hospital following a brief battle with lung cancer. Bill was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on October 31, 1936. He was the only child of the late William Stanley Cox, Sr. (“Stanley”) and Florence Nash Cox of Jonesboro. Bill attended...

Joseph Shannon Parker

Mar 4, 2018

Joseph Shannon Parker, 50, of Walnut Ridge died Sunday, March 4, 2018. He was born in California on January 19, 1968 to Larry and Kay Parker. Joseph was preceded in death by his mother, an infant daughter, and aunts and uncles.

Joseph is survived by his wife of 21...

Donnie Horton

Mar 4, 2018

TO VIEW MEMORIAL VIDEO Donnie Horton, 72, of Paragould passed from this life on Sunday March 4, 2018 at the Baptist Hospital in Memphis. Donnie was born in Aurora, Illinois on September 3, 1945 to the late Ernest and Irene Spencer Horton. Donnie had lived in Paragould for 14 years, moving there from Jonesboro. He was a self employed...

Kenneth V. Thomas

Mar 3, 2018

Kenneth V. Thomas, 71, of Jonesboro passed from this life Saturday, March 03, 2018 at his home. He was a Vietnam Veteran. Kenneth loved spending time with his family.

Survivors include his loving wife, Janet Thomas; mother, Resetta Lesley; children: Dalynn Montgomery, Karen (Joseph) Blalock, Sharon (Scott) Crawford Lundberg, Terry (Crystal) Daniels; brother, Steven Thomas; 11 grandchildren...

Hattie Spurlock Rutledge Hammett

Mar 3, 2018

The Life and Times of Hattie Spurlock Rutledge Hammett

Hattie was born September 30, 1931 and died March 3, 2018, she was preceded in death by her parents Sylvia and Brian Spurlock and her husbands Chester Rutledge and Harold Hammett.

Writing an obituary for Hattie Hammett is a little intimidating, because she was such a...

Shalla Shoopman

Mar 2, 2018

Shalla Shoopman, 57, of Jonesboro passed away from this life. She was born to the late Carl Rex and Syble Shoopman.

In addition to her parents, Shalla was preceded in death by her brothers, Carroll, Donald and Ronald Shoopman and sister, Jacki Lyles.

Survivors include her 2 sisters, Joyce (Huey) Rushin and Carlene Hill.

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Candice Marlina (Reynolds) Davidson

Mar 1, 2018

Candice Marlina (Reynolds) Davidson of Jonesboro, Arkansas, departed this life on March 1, 2018.

She was born June 16, 1981 at Newport Hospital in Newport, AR.

Candice Marlina attended Newport public school until 1997 when her family move to Jonesboro and she graduated...

Burnis Miles Posey

Mar 1, 2018

Burnis Miles Posey, Sr. passed from this life Thursday, March 1, 2018 at his residence.  He was born in Jonesboro on October 11, 1943 to Burnis and Anita Miles Posey. He worked as a bank examiner and process server.  Burnis was a Vice Commander of the American Legion of Arkansas, and he served veterans who came back home to...

Randy Eugene Berry

Feb 25, 2018

Randy Eugene Berry, 57, of Caraway passed from this life, on February 25, 2018 at St Bernard’s Medical Hospital. Randy was born in Caraway, Arkansas on April 30, 1960 to Junior and Marjorie Waters Berry. Randy lived in Caraway his entire life, was of the Baptist belief and worked at Nestle as a product handler. Randy was preceded in death...

Dr. Ruloff "Rudy" Turner

Feb 24, 2018

Dr. Ruloff “Rudy” Turner, 53, of Jonesboro, passed away Saturday February 24, 2018 at St. Bernard Medical Center.  He was born October 13, 1964 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Ruloff “Sunny” Turner III and Nancy Cobb Turner.

Rudy was a graduate of Coahoma County High School, Clarksdale, MS. Attended Mississippi State University, Starkville, Mississippi. Worked for Walt Disney...

Jerry L. Crocker

Feb 24, 2018

VIEW MEMORIAL VIDEO Jerry Crocker, 74, of Brookland, passsed from this life on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at St. Bernards Medical Center surrounded by family. Jerry always loved to talk and laugh and made friends easily. He was married to his high school classmate, Margie, in October 1965 and they enjoyed 52 years together. Jerry was born...

Imigine James

Feb 24, 2018

Imigine James, 83, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Saturday, February 24, 2018. She was born to the late James and Minnie Vard on July 13, 1934 in Corinth, Mississippi. Imigine’s family was extremely important to her and she will be greatly missed. She was a friendly person who never met a stranger and...

Jerry Mathis

Feb 22, 2018

TO VIEW MEMORIAL SLIDE SHOW Jerry Mathis, 84, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, February 22, 2018, at his home.  He had lived in Jonesboro since 1957.  Jerry retired as the Assistant Director for the ASU Physical Plant with over 30 years of service.  He was a member of the North Main Baptist Church.  Preceding him in death were his parents,...

Dr. Doffie Jarvis

Feb 22, 2018

Dr. Doffie Neal Jarvis, 83, of Jonesboro went home to be with the Lord Thursday, February 22 nd , 2018 at Lexington Place Nursing and Rehab. He was born on July 25 th , 1934 to the late Noble and Ethel Jarvis in Jacksonport.

Doffie lived in Jonesboro for over 50 years and was a member of...

Bernice Reasons

Feb 20, 2018

Bernice Bennett Reasons, 93, of Wynne went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. She was born to John and Ina Lewis on January 27, 1925 in McDougal, Arkansas. Bernice has lived in Wynne for the last 30 years coming from Jonesboro. While living in Jonesboro, she an active member of Walnut Street...