Obituaries

Jerry Mathis

Feb 22, 2018

TO VIEW MEMORIAL SLIDE SHOW Jerry Mathis, 84, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, February 22, 2018, at his home.  He had lived in Jonesboro since 1957.  Jerry retired as the Assistant Director for the ASU Physical Plant with over 30 years of service.  He was a member of the North Main Baptist Church.  Preceding him in death were his parents,...

Dr. Doffie Jarvis

Feb 22, 2018

Dr. Doffie Neal Jarvis, 83, of Jonesboro went home to be with the Lord Thursday, February 22 nd , 2018 at Lexington Place Nursing and Rehab. He was born on July 25 th , 1934 to the late Noble and Ethel Jarvis in Jacksonport.

Doffie lived in Jonesboro for over 50 years and was a member of...

Bernice Reasons

Feb 20, 2018

Bernice Bennett Reasons, 93, of Wynne went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. She was born to John and Ina Lewis on January 27, 1925 in McDougal, Arkansas. Bernice has lived in Wynne for the last 30 years coming from Jonesboro. While living in Jonesboro, she an active member of Walnut Street...

Martin Edward Farmer

Feb 19, 2018

Martin Edward Farmer died of natural causes on February 19, 2018 in Parker, Colorado. He was born April 24, 1929 in Wynne, son of Isom Byrd Farmer and Leona Gibson Farmer. Mr. Farmer was educated in Wynne public schools, graduating from Wynne High School in 1947 where he was starting center on the varsity football team.

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Jimmie Doyle Farmer

Feb 19, 2018

Jimmie “Doyle” Farmer was born in Walnut Ridge, AR on May 12, 1967. He left this life unexpectedly at his home in Pocahontas, AR on February 19, 2018.

Jimmie loved to laugh and make everyone around him laugh. He was creative and could build anything. Jimmie had passion for gardening, collecting, fishing, camping, hunting, hiking and anything...

Dorothy Louise Jackson

Feb 18, 2018

To view online video CLICK HERE: Dorothy L. Jackson, 86, of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Lawrence Hall Nursing Center. She was born November 5, 1931 in Greenway to the late William O. and Bessie I. Shaffer. Dorothy was a Pastor’s wife for 49 years. She was a member of Central Baptist Church and...

Linda Lou Isbell Clevenger

Feb 18, 2018

Linda Lou Isbell Clevenger, age 80, slipped away from this world, and ascended to her heavenly home at 7:40 am on Sunday February 18, 2018. She leaves behind a house filled with a stash of her family’s favorite treats, incredibly comfortable beds and couches, a frequently used swimming pool and an infamous hallway filled with photographs of her family...

John Albert Douglas

Feb 13, 2018

John Albert Douglas of Piggott, was born October 12, 1939, near Caraway, to Walter William and Roxie Foust Douglas. He passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at St. Bernards Medical Center surrounded by family at the age of 78 years, four months and one day. John's family moved to the Sedgwick area when he was a toddler and he...

Eva Jane Strickland

Feb 12, 2018

TO VIEW MEMORIAL VIDEO Eva Jane Strickland, 89, of Bay, went to be with the Lord, on February 12, 2018 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was born in Brookland, Arkansas on December 19, 1928 to the late Earl and Annie Liliker Darr. Jane lived in Bay most of her life, where she was a member of the First...

Nancy Grayson Parker

Feb 12, 2018

Click here for memorial video http://videos.lifetributes.com/871352 Nancy Grayson Parker, 78, of Jonesboro, passed peacefully from this life on February 12, 2018 at the Phil and Flo Jones Hospice House . She was born June 30, 1939 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Willie LaVerne Allen and Robert Grayson Lamb.  Nancy was a graduate of Harrisburg High School...

Diane Lefebvre

Feb 11, 2018

VIEW MEMORIAL SLIDE PRESENTATION Diane Lefebvre, 81, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Sunday, February 11, 2018, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  She was born in Hawkesbury, Prescott County, Ontario Canada to Henry Leonard and Yvone Castonguay. Diane has lived in Jonesboro since 2001, moving here from Brownwood, Texas. Diane was of the Catholic belief....

Ronald L. Nunley

Feb 10, 2018

Ronald L. Nunley, 57, of Trumann formerly Memphis, TN passed from this life on February 10, 2018 at NEA Baptist Hospital of natural causes. He was born in Alabama and later moved to the Memphis area to be closer to his brother.  He was a chef at different restaurants throughout his career. He is survived by his twin brother,...

Sheryl Green Gibson

Feb 10, 2018

Sheryl Green Gibson, 64, of Jonesboro, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018, at Craighead County Nursing Center where she resided for 27 years. Sheryl was a native of Jonesboro and a 1972 graduate of Jonesboro High School. She worked several years at Hytrol Conveyor Company in Jonesboro before her disability. Sheryl was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church and...

Sally Elizabeth Hudson

Feb 9, 2018

Sally Hudson, 73, of Brookland, passed from this life, Friday, February 9, 2018 at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center.  She had lived in Brookland for two years, moving there from Jonesboro.  She was of the Christian belief.  Sally was preceded in death by her fiancé, Ralph Miller and her parents.

Survivors include her sons, Chris Pittman of...

Nancy Vera Miller

Feb 8, 2018

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Nancy Vera Miller, 94, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born in Bristol, England, Mrs. Miller lived 60+ years in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area before moving to Jonesboro in 2005. She was a retired secretary and enjoyed St. Bernard’s Senior...

James M. Wren

Feb 6, 2018

James Melvin Wren, 81, of Jonesboro passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at St. Bernard’s Hospital.

James was retired from Sherwin Williams Automotive Division in Memphis, TN after 30 years of service. He moved to Jonesboro in 1991 and he was of the Christian belief.

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Dr. Mary L. Wesley

Feb 5, 2018

Dr. Mary L. Wesley, age 66 was born July 4, 1951 in Earle, Arkansas to Lillie Hale Anderson and John Wesley Sr.  Raised in Poplar Bluff, Misssouri by her late grandparents Viola and Jim Wesley, she passed into eternal rest while at home February 5th 2018 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  Her mother, Lillie Hale Anderson and father, John Wesley Sr....

Ina M. Watkins Dent

Feb 4, 2018

Ina M. Watkins Dent, 74, of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday, February 4, 2018 at St. Elizabeth’s Place. She was born to the late S.W. “Short” and Alberta Watkins on June 7, 1943 in Bay, Arkansas.

Ina has resided in the Jonesboro area since 1985 after spending the...

Maxine Elizabeth Harrison

Feb 4, 2018

Maxine Elizabeth Harrison, 94, of Brookland, died Sunday, February 4, 2018 at her home.  Maxine lived most of her life in the Memphis area. She was of the Methodist belief.  All services will be private.

Michael Eddy Powell

Feb 1, 2018

Michael Eddy Powell, 77, of Jonesboro passed away on February 1, 2018 at the age of 77. “Mike “was a native of Black Oak, AR and a former radio personality in the Memphis area working at stations throughout the market during the 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s. Mike leaves a son, Sean Powell (Sally), of...