Obituaries

Jun 4, 2018

Herbert Crabtree, 81, of Springfield, Missouri, died Monday, June 04, 2018 at Cox Medical Center. He had lived in Springfield since 2011, moving there from Jonesboro.  He was born and raised in Cave City, moving to Jonesboro in 1952.  He was a 32 Degree Scottish Rite Mason.  Herb was a loving and hardworking father.  His hobbies included fishing and...

Jun 3, 2018

To view memorial video, visit http://videos.lifetributes.com/898621 Thurman L. Coleman, 81, of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday, June 3, 2018 at N.E.A Baptist Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born to the late Floyd and Effie Coleman on October 20, 1936 in Craighead County.

Thurman lived in...

Jun 3, 2018

Helen Watkins Earnhart passed away on June 3, 2018 after a long illness. Helen was one of five children born to James and Delma Watkins on September 28, 1922. Her parents, James and Delma Watkins, were descendants of Arkansas settlers and owned a large farm in Bono, Arkansas. They grew many different crops including cotton, and raised many types...

Jun 3, 2018

TO VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Michael Bruce Robert Michael Bruce, 71, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Sunday, June 3, 2018, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis. Michael was born in Batesville, Arkansas on March 1, 1947, to the late Robert and Winona Durfee Bruce. Michael moved to Jonesboro in 1990 from Walnut Ridge. He worked for the Farm...

Jun 1, 2018

Mac Franks, 68, of Jonesboro passed away Friday, June 1, 2018, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Mac was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on September 17, 1949, to the late Thomas and Carrie Franks. Mac lived in Jonesboro since 1967, moving here from Little Rock. He worked as a sales broker at E.C. Barton & Co...

Jun 1, 2018

VIEW MEMORIAL VIDEO Bobby R. Miller, 82, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Friday, June 1, 2018, at the Delta Medical Center in Memphis. Bobby was born in the West Ridge community of Mississippi County and at age 17 entered the United States Marine Corps and was a veteran of the Korean War. Bobby was discharged in...

May 30, 2018

Doyle E. Gilliam, 84, a lifetime resident of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at NEA Baptist Hospital.  He was a member of the St. Mark’s Episcopal Church for over 52 years and was the Chairman of the PRIDE Committee.  A driving force in getting the Jonesboro schools rebuilt after the 1973 tornado.  Doyle proudly served his country as...

May 29, 2018

Gunner Ezekiel Kage Moody, infant child of Jennifer Rucker and James Moody Jr. was born into Heaven on May 29, 2018.  He was preceded in death by his Paternal Grandparents Flossie and Branville Taylor.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brothers, Hunter David Cole Rucker; Austin Joseph Jase Peterson of Jonesboro; James Edward...

May 24, 2018

Gail Clark, 51, of Hot Springs, formerly of Jonesboro, passed away from natural causes on Thursday, May 24, 2018, in Hot Springs. Gail was born in Jonesboro and lived much of her life in Jonesboro and Memphis before moving to Hot Springs. She worked several years as a Registered Nurse before becoming disabled. She was a 1985 graduate of Jonesboro...

May 23, 2018

William “Bill” Crain, 86, of Jonesboro passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  He was born November 4, 1931, in Trumann to the late Martin Walker and Maggie Crain and was the youngest of ten children. Bill was a member of Walnut Street Baptist Church. He had previously taught Sunday school classes...

May 22, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Scallions Harner, 87 of Jonesboro, died on Tuesday night, at her home of natural causes.

Mary was born in Burdette, Mississippi County, Arkansas to Dallas and Katie Scallions. As a child Mary moved to Jonesboro with her parents, where she grew up.

She graduated from what was State High, Arkansas State College and...

May 22, 2018

Arthur William Shenberger, 73, of Henryetta, Oklahoma passed from this life Tuesday, May 22, 2018 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born to the late Arthur and Mary Shenberger on January 13, 1945 in Pennsylvania.

Arthur has spent the last 6 years residing in Henryetta, Oklahoma after spending the majority...

May 22, 2018

Leatrice "Joyce" Johnston Warren, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at the age of 89. She was born on November 22, 1928 in Flint, Michigan to Hugh Bernice Johnston and Ethel Florence Worsham Johnston and was the youngest of six siblings. After residing in Clarkton and Malden, Missouri, Joyce and her family...

May 21, 2018

Hester Spradling, 69, of Harrisburg, died Monday, May 21, 2018, in Welch, Oklahoma.  She has lived in Northeast Arkansas most of her life.  She was a member of the Harmony Grove Assembly of God Church, which later became the Weiner Assembly of God Church.  She enjoyed writing poetry, baking and reading.  Hester has an entrepreneurial spirit about her and...

May 19, 2018

VIEW MEMORIAL VIDEO Maxine Darlene Erby, age 90, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Lexington Place Healthcare and Rehab in Jonesboro. Born in Fisk, Missouri, Maxine lived much of her life in Jonesboro. She married Raymond D. Erby January 30, 1946, upon his discharge from the US Navy and his return from...

May 19, 2018

TO VIEW MEMORIAL VIDEO Jim Henry Graham, Jr., 73, of Jonesboro, formerly of Keiser, passed away from this life on Saturday, May 19, 2018, in Jonesboro.  He was born in Dell, Arkansas on May 27, 1944, to the late Henry and Olean Graham.  Henry attended Keiser High School and graduated in 1962.

Henry will be remembered for...

May 17, 2018

Walter Weisbrod Jr., 87, of Poplar Bluff passed from this life on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at St. Bernards Hospital with his family by his side. He was born to the late Walter Sr. and Theola Weisbrod on January 8, 1931 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Walter was a mechanic for many years in Poplar Bluff,...

May 17, 2018

To view memorial tribute video click HERE: Linda H. Worley, 75, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on August 28, 1942 in Trumann to Tommie, Jr. and Gaulena Higgins. Linda worked for Mercantile Bank for 34 years before retiring and was...

May 16, 2018

Marye T. Walker Hicken, 93, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Marye lived much of her life in the Chicago area cities of Lombard, Downers Grove and Naperville before moving to Jonesboro in 2006. She worked most of her adult life...

May 16, 2018

TO VIEW MEMORIAL VIDEO Gerald Dean Burns, 89, of Jonesboro went to be with the Lord on Wednesday May 16, 2018 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Gerald was born in Mountain View, Arkansas on February 3, 1929 to the late Monroe and Coetta Mae Shores Burns. Gerald lived in Jonesboro most of his life, was a...