Obituaries

Mar 29, 2018

Jack Robinett, 93, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Thursday, March 29, 2018, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Jack was born in Oregon County, Missouri, and lived there until moving to the Trumann area. In 1961 Jack moved his family to Jonesboro where he lived most of his life. Jack worked several years...

Mar 28, 2018

Jeffrey Paul Watkins, 65, of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at his home. He was born December 31, 1952 to Jeff Oliver and Winona Clyde ​​ ​ Watkins in Marianna, Arkansas. He's preceded in death by both parents. ​

Jeffrey has lived in Jonesboro since...

Mar 28, 2018

Eliana Nicole Oliver, newborn child of Madisen Vuong and Jeremiah Oliver was born into heaven on March 28, 2018 at the NEA Baptist Hospital.  She is survived by her parents

A graveside service will be 2:00 P.M., Friday, April 6, 2018 at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery with Reverend Keith Granberry officiating and Emerson Funeral Home in charge...

Mar 27, 2018

Imogene Douglas, 87, of Harrisburg passed from this life Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born March 6, 1931 in Harrisburg to the late W.F. and Alma Volner. Imogene was a founder and member of Shiloh Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing, spending time with family and helping others. Imogene retired from...

Mar 27, 2018

To view the memorial video, click here http://videos.lifetributes.com/882719 Winford Bass, 76, of Paragould passed from this life on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. He was born in Jonesboro on November 30, 1941 to the late Leonard and Myrtle Bass. Winford grew up in the Fontaine area and spent most of his life working as a carpenter....

Mar 26, 2018

Carol Jean Mode, 67, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Monday, March 26, 2018, at her home.  She had lived most of her life in Jonesboro except for a short amount of time, living in California.  Carol was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Church.  She was a 1968 JHS graduate.  Her career was diverse; she worked as...

Mar 24, 2018

Mark Clayton, 17 month old son of Jonnie and Miranda Clayton of Brookland, passed from this life Saturday, March 24, 2018 at home.  He was born August 3, 2016 in Jonesboro. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Mark Smith.

Survivors include his parents, J.L. and Miranda Clayton of the home; brother, J.C. Clayton of the...

Mar 22, 2018

Dr. Charlott Ann Jones, 90, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2018 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.

Dr. Jones, known locally to many simply as “Aunt C” had a highly accomplished and diverse career in education, the arts, museum management and historic preservation spanning over 60 years.

A 1945 graduate of Holy...

Mar 21, 2018

Clarence Andrew Lock Jr., 50, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. Clarence was born in Mulberry, Florida on October 8, 1967, to Clarence Andrew and Della Lasley Lock Sr. Clarence had lived in Jonesboro for 43 years and was a landscaper for David Rogers Landscaping and Lawn Service. Clarence...

Mar 18, 2018

Elaine Stanfield Freeman, 98, of Jonesboro, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital.

Elaine was born in Luxora, Arkansas, on January 26, 1920, and lived there with her parents, the late-Dovie and Percy Stanfield, and her three brothers and four sisters until she moved to New York City to attend Rutgers University and...

Mar 16, 2018

James “Jim” Walker Byrd, 63, of Pocahontas passed away peacefully Friday, March 16, 2018 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital surrounded by family.

He is survived by his mother, Emily Byrd; son, Walker Byrd; sister, Janet Byrd and several nieces and nephews.

A private memorial service was held Saturday, March 17, 2018 with friends and family....

Mar 16, 2018

To view online video CLICK HERE: Mary Lynn Manry, 88, of Hudson, Florida passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point in Hudson, Florida.  She was born on September 29, 1929 in Leland, Mississippi, to William and Mary Bartlett, but had lived most of her life in the Jonesboro, Arkansas area.  Mary was of...

Mar 16, 2018

Donna Jones, 66, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Friday, March 16, 2018, at her home.  She had lived in Jonesboro for the past 19 years, moving here from Texas.  She was a member of Nettleton Baptist Church.  Donna loved to play bingo and solitaire.  She was preceded in death by her son, mother, one grandchild, and one...

Mar 15, 2018

Mark Richie, 50, of Bay passed from this life Thursday, March 15, 2018 at his home surrounded by his friends and family. He was born in Trumann on November 13, 1967 to James Douglas and Jennette Richie. Mark spent his entire life residing in Bay where he was also a member of the First Baptist...

Mar 15, 2018

Barbara Ann Cothren, 67, of Jonesboro passed from this life Thursday, March 15, 2018 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born to the late William “Bill” and Clara Davis on September 25, 1950 here in Jonesboro. She was a lifetime member of the Jonesboro area and was of the Baptist belief....

Mar 14, 2018

James Walter "Jim" Wheeless passed from this life on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at his home in Jonesboro.

He was born on September 18, 1946 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to Nathan and Deloris (Yawn) Wheeless.

He moved to Jonesboro with his family when he was just a young boy.

Jim grew up working in...

Mar 14, 2018

Connie Roth, 77 of Bono, passed from this life Wednesday at NEA Memorial Hospital.  She was born to Tom and Geraldine Minton Pierce December 9, 1940 in Jonesboro.  Connie enjoyed doing paintings and arts and crafts and she loved flowers.  Connie was a factory work and homemaker.  She was a member of the Church of Christ.  She is preceded...

Mar 12, 2018

Donald Ray "Don" Kissinger, 78, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Monday, March 12, 2018, at NEA Baptist Medical Center in Jonesboro. Don was born at Day, Arkansas, and was a 1957 graduate of Violet Hill High School in Izard County. He moved to Jonesboro in 1960 and began a 35-year career with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. Don started...

Mar 12, 2018

To view online video CLICK HERE: Irma Lee Shipley, 87, of Manila passed away Monday, March 12, 2018 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born July 9, 1930 in Tuckerman to the late E.H. and Velma Cagle. Irma was a member of the Leachville Church of Christ.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Mar 10, 2018

Roy David Floyd Sr., 52, of Brookland passed from this life on Saturday, March 10, 2018. He grew up in Missouri before moving to Northeast Arkansas. Roy was a mechanic that could fix anything; he just loved to work with his hands. He also enjoyed being outside, especially when he was mowing the yard. But...