Obituaries

May 15, 2018

To view memorial video, please click here: http://videos.lifetributes.com/894937 Jeffery Scott Dowdy, 46, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Tuesday, May 15 th , 2018 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born in Jonesboro on October 10 th , 1971 to Charlene and Harold Dowdy Jr. Jefferey has lived all of his life in Jonesboro. He worked as...

May 12, 2018

Sharon Tate, 61, of Jonesboro passed from this life Saturday, May 12, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born to the late James and Helen Harless on August 1, 1956 in Anderson, Indiana.

Sharon has lived in Jonesboro since 1989 after coming from Viola, Arkansas...

May 11, 2018

Ricky Dale Woods, 52, of Bay passed from this life on Friday, May 11, 2018. He was born in Marked Tree, Arkansas on August 1, 1965, to the late John and Pearlie Wooten Woods. Ricky lived in Bay during his lifetime, was of the Pentecostal belief and a caretaker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

May 11, 2018

To View Oline Video CLICK HERE: Mary Jessica Pinchback, 75, of Jonesboro passed from this life Friday, May 11, 2018 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born September 25, 1942 in Trumann to the late George and Etha Lunsford. Jessica was of the Christian Faith. She loved to travel, watch birds from her front porch...

May 10, 2018

Jonesboro – Shirley Lloyd Grisham, 80, of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018, surrounded by her husband, grandson, and numerous other loved ones. She was born December 4, 1937, in Leachville, Arkansas to Thelma and Eddie Lloyd.

Shirley lived in Jonesboro for 16 years and otherwise was a life-long resident of Black Oak, Arkansas. She was...

May 9, 2018

VIEW MEMORIAL VIDEO Linda Bowers Reece of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at St. Bernards Medical Center. Linda was born in the Bowman community and lived most of her life in Jonesboro. She, along with her husband Bud Reece, owned Bud's Starter and Generator in Jonesboro. She loved traveling and being with her...

May 8, 2018

Amanda Jane Shopher, 60 of Jonesboro passed from this life May 8, 2018 at St. Bernards Medical Center.  She was born July 13, 1957 in Jonesboro to Samuel and Katherine Higdon Mitchell.  Amanda enjoyed cooking, fishing and yardwork.  She is a member of the Freedom Church of NEA and she had worked at Massanelli’s Dry Cleaners.  Amanda was preceded...

May 8, 2018

Nancy Lois Sullins, 47, of Jonesboro passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at her home. She was born November 14, 1970 in Kansas City, Kansas to the late Lawerence Elmo Johnson and Flora Mae Sullins. Nancy enjoyed fishing and spending time with her family, especially her nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded...

May 6, 2018

VIEW MEMORIAL VIDEO Donald Ray Benson, 75, of Maynard, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018, at his residence. Born in Iola, Kansas, Donald lived many years in Jonesboro before moving to Maynard in 2005. Early in his professional career, Donald worked for Rainbow Bakery in Emporia and Wichita, Kansas. He has been a Sonic Restaurant owner for more...

May 6, 2018

Eduardo Martin Sanchez, 26, of Jonesboro, died Sunday, May 6, 2018 at UT Methodist Hospital in Memphis.  He has lived in Jonesboro for 19 years moving here from Mexico City, Mexico. Eduardo was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Church.  He loved to play and watch soccer, fish, and loved most types of music.  If was a practical joke...

May 5, 2018

Alice Bunnell, 59, of Paragould passed from this life on Saturday, May 5, 2018. She was born to Willie and Shirley Smith on October 5, 1958 in Los Angeles, California. Alice enjoyed fishing and absolutely loved her family. She was loved by her family and will be missed by all. Alice was preceded in death...

May 4, 2018

Jerrel Wayne Eads, 76, of Trumann, passed from this life on Friday, May 4, 2018, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born July 7, 1941 in Promised Land, Arkansas to the late Braddie and Mabel Eads.

Jerrel has lived in the Trumann area for over 20 years after retiring from the United States Navy as a...

May 3, 2018

Mark Daniel Griffith, 59, of Jonesboro went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 3, 2018, at St. Bernard’s Hospital. Mark was born in Jonesboro on June 28, 1958, to Lacy Edward and Sarah Martin Griffith. Mark lived in Jonesboro most of his life, where he worked as a Chaplin for the Craighead County Jail. Mark was...

May 1, 2018

To view Terry's memorial video, click here: Terry Dean Qualls, 69, of Opelousas, Louisiana (formerly of Lake City, Arkansas) passed from this life on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. He was born to Red and Marie Qualls in Monette on February, 27, 1949. Terry graduated from Lake City High School in 1967 followed by...

Apr 30, 2018

Marian Stephens Jolly was born on October 24, 1927. She died April 30, 2018. She lived in Jonesboro, Arkansas for most of her life. She attended Mississippi State College for Women and Arkansas State University. She married Roy Jolly on Easter Sunday1949 in a double wedding Ceremony with her sister Jane Stephens and her husband...

Apr 30, 2018

VIEW MEMORIAL VIDEO Georgia Mae Carter, 81, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Monday, April 30, 2018, at St. Elizabeth's Place in Jonesboro. Georgia was born in Jonesboro and lived all of her life in this area. She worked several years at Frolic Footwear Factory and General Electric in Jonesboro before her retirement. She was a member...

Apr 29, 2018

Ethel Lorine Karnes, 69, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Sunday, April 29, 2018. She was born on November 18, 1948 in Chicago and was the daughter of the late Buel and Virginia Vanhorn. Lorine enjoyed crafting; especially sewing and crocheting. She also loved animals and was a great cook. In addition to her...

Apr 28, 2018

Shirley Ann Coffman age 78 passed away on Saturday April 28, 2018 at Arlington Cove Healthcare in Trumann Ark. She was born on September 1, 1939 to Phil and Emmer (Davis) Bobbitt. She loved gardening, listening to gospel music, and spending time with her family.

She is preceded in...

Apr 28, 2018

Jay Hickey, 89, of Bay passed from this life Saturday, April 28, 2018 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. He was born November 26, 1928 in Joiner to the late William and Bessie Hickey. Jay was a Korean War Veteran.

In addition to his parents Jay was preceded in death by his grandparents who raised...

Apr 28, 2018

Madden Alexander Sprinkle, 6, of Jonesboro passed from this life Saturday, April 28, 2018 at his home surrounded by family. He was born April 20, 2012 in Little Rock to Mikaela Sprinkle.

Madden has lived his entire life in Jonesboro. He loved all sorts of music and enjoyed being...