Obituaries

Aug 28, 2017

Hulen Earl “Hugh” Sykes, 69, of Paragould, formerly of Jonesboro died Monday, August 28, 2017. He was born July 16, 1948 in Bald Knob to the late William and Fannie Sykes. Hugh was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Susan Sykes; 1 great granddaughter, Aleeah and 5 brothers....

Aug 27, 2017

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Dr. Jack R. Jones, 89, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at NEA Baptist Hospital. Dr. Jack R. Jones graduated with his Doctoral Degree in Veterinarian Science from the University of Auburn. He started his practice in May 1952 here in Jonesboro.  He was a member of New Haven...

Aug 27, 2017

http://videos.lifetributes.com/828846 Carolyn Markle Langford, 79, of Jonesboro died Sunday, August 27, 2017 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  She had lived her entire life in Jonesboro and was of the Christian Science belief.  She was a Chi Omega Sorority member, and a member of the Twentieth Century Club.  Carolyn was a third generation member and past chapter...

Aug 21, 2017

Bobby Lee Wamble, 83, of Jonesboro formerly of Blytheville passed from this life at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.

Bobby was born on May 10, 1934 in the Leachville area. He joined the Marine Corp at a very young age, and he served our country from 1951 to 1974.  He achieved rank of Captain while...

Aug 19, 2017

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Jerry Wayne Gilbert, 78, of Jonesboro passed from this life Saturday, August 19, 2017 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on May 2, 1939 in Bay to the late Orvel and Dorothy Gilbert. Jerry lived the majority of his life in...

Aug 19, 2017

Max Edward Taylor, 75, of Jonesboro, passed away Saturday in Arlington Cove Healthcare Center in Trumann where he had resided for the past few months. Max was born in Jonesboro and lived most of his life here. He was a factory welder and had retired from Hytrol Conveyor Company in Jonesboro. Max was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed...

Aug 17, 2017

Betty Walpole, 90, of Jonesboro, our beloved mother and Grandmother went to heaven to join her one and only love, Paul on Thursday August 17, 2017 at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center. Betty was born May 8, 1927 to the late J.D. and Laverna May Moore in St. Louis, Missouri. She had spent the last...

Aug 17, 2017

Mavrick Lee Cook, 99 of Jonesboro died Thursday, August 17, 2017 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  He was a life-long resident of Jonesboro.  Mavrick was an active member of Central Baptist Church where he served as a Sunday School teacher, trustee and a deacon.    Mavrick loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He...

Aug 17, 2017

To view video, click HERE: Wayne Kendrick, 85, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born to the late Leland and Clara Kendrick on March 12, 1932 in Haynesville, Louisiana. Wayne lived in Baton Rouge, Louisiana before moving to Jonesboro. While in Baton Rouge, Wayne owned his own...

Aug 16, 2017

Click Here For Video Jennie Lou Blalock Penn, 84, passed away August 16, 2017 in Jonesboro.  She was born February 13, 1933 in Bay, Arkansas to Jim and Laura Blalock.  She was a member of Nettleton Baptist Church where she served many years as pre-school director and Sunday School teacher.  She was retired from E.C. Barton & Company.

Aug 16, 2017

Junior Haggenmacher, 94, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at his home.  Junior had lived in Jonesboro most of his life.  He was a founding member of the Nettleton Lion’s Club.  He served in the US Army during WWII.  He was an auctioneer and a member of the Professional Auctioneer’s Association.  He was very involved in his community...

Aug 15, 2017

William Kenyon (Ken) Womack, 60, of Jonesboro died Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Norma (Sandefur) Womack and grandparents, George and Lillian (Farrar) Womack.

He was a member of Fisher St. United Methodist Church. Ken...

Aug 15, 2017

John “Pete” Thomas Young, 70, of Jonesboro passed from this life Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House surrounded by family. He was born January 25, 1947 in Marked Tree, AR to the late Willie and Lucille Young. After graduating from Nettleton High School in 1965, he served in U.S....

Aug 15, 2017

To View Slideshow Sharon Davey Loven, 61, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at St. Bernards Medical Center.

Sharon was born on August 13, 1956 in Marion to the late Richard and Betty Tiner Davey. She worked for Fed Ex from 1974 till 1994. Her career started in Memphis and later moving...

Aug 15, 2017

TO VIEW MEMORIAL VIDEO Patsy Janice Gragg, 78, passed away peacefully of natural causes at her home in Jonesboro on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. Patsy was born in Jonesboro and lived most of her life here. She was a 1956 graduate of Nettleton High School. Through her life, Patsy worked at Frolic Footwear, General Electric, Gragg Plumbing...

Aug 13, 2017

Curtis Lynn Hardin, 52, of Bono passed from this life on Sunday August 13, 2017 in Jonesboro. He was born in Jonesboro on August 13, 1965 to the late Jessie and Etta Mae Tyree Hardin Sr. He had lived in Jonesboro for 8 years, moving here from McKinney, Texas. He was a mechanic. In addition to his parents he...

Aug 10, 2017

CLICK TO VIEW MEMORIAL SLIDE SHOW Michael Ray Kingston, 65, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, August 10, 2017, at the Med in Memphis.  He had lived in Jonesboro for the past 39 years, moving here from Paragould.  He was preceded in death by his father, W.H. Kingston; mother, Jean Kingston; brother, Philip Kingston.

Survived by his wife, Deborah...

Aug 8, 2017

Elzie Lynn Welker, 69, of Jonesboro passed from this life Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born July 27, 1948 in Jonesboro to the late Harry Elzie and Verna Welker. Lynn grew up in Leachville and graduated from Leachville High School. He then joined the Army and served in the Vietnam War. Lynn later...

Aug 7, 2017

Hubert “Darrel” Tate, 77, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Monday, August 7, 2017 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born to Avery and Mary Jane Tate in Bono on October 2, 1939. Darrel was a very loving man who enjoyed woodworking and worked in construction all of his life. He is preceded in...

Aug 7, 2017

Jerry Langston, 56, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Monday, August 7, 2017. He was born to Charles and Dorothy Langston in Jonesboro on October 10, 1960. Jerry and his wife, Deborah, attended Christian Valley Christian Church and he was of the Baptist belief. He retired from Wal-Mart in Jonesboro after working for them for 43 years. Jerry...