Obituaries

Makenna Nicole Haynes

Makenna Nicole Haynes

Nov 18, 2017

To view MaKenna's memorial video, click HERE: Makenna Nicole Bruner Haynes, 17, was tragically taken from this life in a roadside accident on Saturday, November 18, in Marion. She leaves behind lasting memories as someone with a zest for life.

Makenna was full of energy, and always wanted to be around friends. She...

Martha "Sue" Cox

Martha "Sue" Cox

Nov 17, 2017

Mrs. Martha “Sue” Cox, 77, of Jonesboro passed away, Friday, November 17, 2017 after a long courageous battle with cancer. Sue was born March 7, 1940 to Carl and Marie McAnally in Marietta, Mississippi. She was one of seven sisters and two brothers, placing their roots in the Jonesboro area. Sue worked for Guy’s Tuxedos in Jonesboro for 39...

Kathy Lynn Beakley

Kathy Lynn Beakley

Nov 17, 2017

Kathy Lynn Beakley passed from this life on Friday November 17, 2017, after a short but hard battle with Lung Cancer. She was born in Jonesboro on March 19, 1958 to David and Doris Beakley. She was 59. She lived in Weiner for the last 2 years where she was a stay at home Nana, NiNi, Neno, and Grandma....

Kaleb Allen Cheshier

Kaleb Allen Cheshier

Nov 17, 2017

To View Memorial Video Kaleb Allen Cheshier, 39, of Jonesboro, passed away at home on Friday, November 17, 2017. Kaleb, son, brother and uncle was born in Jonesboro and was a life-long resident of Northeast Arkansas. He graduated from Valley View High School in 1997 where he was a friend to many and decorated athlete. Kaleb was a member...

Katherine "Kitty" Parham Price

Katherine "Kitty" Parham Price

Nov 13, 2017

Heaven gained a true  angel with the passing of Mrs. Katherine “Kitty” Parham Price, 92, of Jonesboro, Arkansas.   Kitty departed this world  on  Monday, November 13, 2017.  She was   born to Irving Vallandigham Parham and Lucille Aston Loyd Parham on October 16, 1925 in Petersburg, Virginia.  She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Kitty graduated  from The Virginia State...

Emmett Lee Roberts

Emmett Lee Roberts

Nov 11, 2017

Emmett Lee Roberts, 75, of Jonesboro passed from this life Saturday, November 11, 2017 at his home. He was born in Harrisburg on July 4, 1942 to the late William and Arzella Roberts.

Emmett has resided in Jonesboro for over 42 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and watching Nascar....

James M. Pierce

James M. Pierce

Nov 11, 2017

James M. Pierce, 81, of Jonesboro, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2017, at Craighead County Nursing Center where he resided. Born in Shugtown, James lived most of his life in the Dixie-Jonesboro area. He was a long-time farmer and worked several years for MDR Cartage Trucking Company. James was a member of Jonesboro Masonic Lodge and was of the...

Ralph B. Griffin

Ralph B. Griffin

Nov 11, 2017

TO VIEW MEMORIAL VIDEO Ralph Blaine Griffin, 84, of Jonesboro, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2017, at The Regional Medical in Memphis. Ralph was born in Jonesboro and lived all of his life here. He was a graduate of State High School and Arkansas State University and was a property owner and manager. Ralph was appointed by Gov. Winthrop...

Virginia Ann Rhodes

Virginia Ann Rhodes

Nov 10, 2017

Virginia Ann “Ginny” Rhodes, 75, of Jonesboro, died Friday, November 10, 2017, at her home. She was born on February 1 st 1942 to Phillip and Lillian Weaver. She was a member of the Jonesboro Christian Church where she was very active. Virginia loved singing and sang in a few local groups. Virginia also enjoyed genealogy. She was preceded...

Patrick J. Savage M.D.

Patrick J. Savage M.D.

Nov 9, 2017

Patrick J. (Pat) Savage, M.D., 68, died unexpectedly on November 9, 2017 at his home in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Dr. Savage will be remembered lovingly as a man whose heart was too big to be measured by modern science. He loved making others laugh and generously gave of himself to lift others up....

Nicholas Shawn Mccloud

Nicholas Shawn Mccloud

Nov 8, 2017

Nicholas Shawn McCloud Sr. “Nick”, 51, of Jonesboro, AR passed away on November 8, 2017 surrounded by his family at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center. He was born May 15,1966 and raised in Jonesboro by his parents, Dr. Hal and Marilyn McCloud. An All-American through and through, Nick played sports all through his school years and continued to play baseball...

Misty Leigh Turpin

Misty Leigh Turpin

Nov 8, 2017

TO VIEW MEMORIAL VIDEO Misty Leigh Turpin, 41, of Ormond Beach, Florida, was born to Danny Turpin and Janice Gray on May 28, 1976 in Jonesboro, AR. She left this world way too early on November 8, 2017, in Ormond Beach. Misty was a 1994 graduate of Nettleton High School where she was a cheerleader, Class Favorite, member of...

Neil Bates

Neil Bates

Nov 6, 2017

TO VIEW MEMORIAL SLIDESHOW Neil F. Bates, 87, of Jonesboro formerly of Petit Jean Mountain passed from this life on Monday, November 6, 2017 at Morningside of Jonesboro with family by his side.

Neil was born in Toltec, AR on August 6, 1930 to the late Ben F and Ellie Chambers Bates. He lived most of his...

Wilburn Odell Timmons

Wilburn Odell Timmons

Nov 6, 2017

Wilburn Odell Timmons, 89, of Jonesboro, died Monday, November 6, 2017, at Jonesboro Health and Rehabilitation Center.  He was a lifelong resident of Bay and a member of the Broadway Avenue Missionary Baptist Church.  Wilburn worked for many years as a barber and retired from General Electric in Jonesboro.  He served his country in the 11 th Airborne Division...

Jeremy Doyle Runyon

Jeremy Doyle Runyon

Nov 3, 2017

To view online video CLICK HERE: Jeremy Doyle Runyon, 41, of Jonesboro, formerly of Tupelo, Arkansas passed from this life, Friday, November 3, 2017 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born September 7, 1976 in Newport to Doyle and Sarah Runyon. Jeremy was a member of Walnut Street Baptist Church. He loved football and was an avid Razorbacks...

Scott Chamlee

Scott Chamlee

Nov 3, 2017

Scott Chamlee, 65, of Jonesboro, died Friday, November 3, 2017 at his home.  He had lived in Jonesboro for the past twenty years, moving here from Iowa.  He enjoyed working as an amateur Radio operator and with computers.  He enjoyed the sport of shooting different types of weapons.  He was preceded in death by his mother and two sisters....

Martha Caldwell

Martha Caldwell

Nov 2, 2017

CLICK TO VIEW MEMORIAL VIDEO Martha Caldwell, 90, a life-long resident of Jonesboro died Thursday, November 2, 2017 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church,   Daughters of the American Revolution, Jonesboro Junior Auxiliary, Pi Beta Phi Alumnae, Women of Wall Street, Jonesboro Ladies Golf Association, and Tally Club. ...

Lessie F. Stubblefield

Lessie F. Stubblefield

Nov 2, 2017

TO VIEW MEMORIAL VIDEO Lessie Stubblefield, 83, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Thursday, November 02, 2017.

Lessie was born on December 6, 1933 to the late John H. and Leora Kiker Haag. She was a member of the Caraway Methodist Church. She retired from the City of Caraway, and was Co-owner of Stubblefield Insurance in...

Titus James Renck

Titus James Renck

Nov 1, 2017

Titus James Renck was born into heaven on November 1, 2017 at NEA Baptist Hospital.

He is survived by his loving parents, Josh and Katie Renck of the home; one brother, Elliot Renck of the home; paternal grandparents, David and Belinda Chapman of Jonesboro, maternal grandparents, Todd and Colleen Hackett of Dayton, OH; and a host of...

Paul "Bobby" Hall

Paul "Bobby" Hall

Oct 30, 2017

Paul Robert “Bobby” Hall, 74 of Jonesboro passed from this life Monday, October 30, 2017 at his home.  He was born August 6, 1943 to J.C. West and Edna Bishop Hall in Jonesboro.  He was a brick layer and an automatic transmission mechanic.  He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, working and his grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by his...