Obituaries

Mary Ann Arnold

Dec 21, 2017

Mayor Mary Ann Ritter Arnold, 90, of Marked Tree passed from this life on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born to the late Louis Vernon Ritter, Sr. and Margaret Elizabeth Hart Ritter in Memphis, Tennessee on April 25, 1927. Mary Ann graduated from Stephens College with...

Paula D. Thompson

Dec 21, 2017

Paula D. Thompson, 64, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Thursday, December 21, 2017. She was born in Iowa to the late Vernon and Dorothy Journey on September 14, 1953. Paula moved to Jonesboro with her husband, Michael, in 2011 coming from the Bay area in California. She worked for the Jonesboro Country Club...

Kenneth Newcom

Dec 20, 2017

VIEW MEMORIAL VIDEO Kenneth E. (Ken) Newcom, 71, of Ash Flat, formerly of Jonesboro and Paragould, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Born in Bay, Ken lived much of his life in Jonesboro and was a 1966 graduate of Nettleton High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran of...

James Bere

Dec 18, 2017

James Roger Bere, 71, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Monday, December 18, 2017 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He was born March 14, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Ralph and Ruth Bere.

James has lived in Jonesboro the past 18 years after having lived in Wisconsin, Illinois and Virginia. James worked for Chrysler...

Jean Damron Woodsmall

Dec 17, 2017

Jean Damron Woodsmall, 85, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 17, 2017 at her home at Spring Harbor in Columbus, Georgia. Jean was born July 21, 1932 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, as the oldest daughter of Alvie T. and Jewel Lamberth Damron. She lived her early life in Jonesboro where she graduated with the 1950 class of Jonesboro High School and...

Janice Lynn Bolton

Dec 17, 2017

VIEW MEMORIAL VIDEO Janice Lynn Bolton, 62, of Jonesboro, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017, at Arlington Cove Health and Rehab Center in Trumann where she resided. Janice was a native and life-long resident of Jonesboro and was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. She worked over 20 years for Malco Enterprises in Jonesboro and enjoyed...

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...