Obituaries

Jimmie Marion Cureton

Mar 2, 2017

Jimmie Marion Cureton, 86 of Jonesboro passed from this life Thursday, March 2, 2017, at St Bernards Medical Center. She was born August 28, 1930, to John and Zee Lankford Cureton in Cash. Jimmie was a member of the StoneRidge Church of Christ. She loved people, having taught school for 42 years at the Cash and Westside Schools. She...

Dennis "Denny" Earl Graham

Mar 1, 2017

Dennis E. "Denny" Graham, 69, of rural Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. Denny was a native and life-long resident of Jonesboro and spent most of his working life in the Automobile business either in mechanical maintenance or sales and marketing. Denny was a veteran member of the Southridge Fire Department, joining...

Ralph Edward Poynor

Mar 1, 2017

Ralph Ed Poynor, 62 of Harrisburg, died Wednesday at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born January 19, 1955 to Ralph and Jeanette Cochran Poynor in Jonesboro. He spent most of his life in Jonesboro before moving to Lafayette, Louisiana where he lived for 8 years and then came to Harrisburg. Ralph Ed was an avid hunter, enjoyed fishing...

Les Baker

Feb 27, 2017

Les Baker, 56, of Jonesboro formerly of California passed from this life on Monday, February 27, 2017 at his residence of natural causes. All services will be private with Emerson Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.

Paul Hunt

Feb 25, 2017

Harold Paul Hunt, 71, was taken home to be with his Lord on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, at his earthly home in Brookland. Born March 31, 1945, in Harrisburg, he was the son of Wayne and Mildred Hunt. A longtime employee of Brookland Public Schools, he worked in maintenance and drove a school bus. He also enjoyed working at...

Benjamin Franklin "Papa" Davis

Feb 24, 2017

Benjamin Franklin “Papa” Davis, 70, of Jonesboro went to rest with his Lord on Friday, February 24, 2017 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He had lived in Jonesboro for the past 14 years, moving here from Pitkin, Louisiana. He was the pastor of Church on the Rock a non-denominational church in Elizabeth, Louisiana. As past president...

Jacky Ray (Jack) Mcgee

Feb 24, 2017

Jacky Ray (Jack) McGee, 74, went to be with his Lord, surrounded by his loving family, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was the loving husband of Bobbie Douglas McGee. They were blessed with fifty-two years of marriage. Jack was born January 18, 1943 in Holland, Missouri. He left this life on February 24, 2017 in Jonesboro,...

Charlesetta Webb

Feb 23, 2017

Charlesetta “Charlie” Webb, 77, of Jonesboro transitioned peacefully from this life on the morning of Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Flo& Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro with her husband Rubin by her side. Known to most as “Charlie”, she was a precious ‘Gem’ to all that knew her. Charlesetta leaves a legacy of love that will be long...

Laverne Scott Sloan

Feb 23, 2017

LaVerne Scott Sloan passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday February 23, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was born on January 17, 1926 in the Greene county community of Fontaine. She was a graduate of Arkansas training school and Arkansas State College (now ASU). She and her husband Billy were partners in agriculture in several Arkansas counties...

Tonya Chadwick Martin

Feb 22, 2017

Tonya Chadwick Martin, 44, of Brookland passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was born February 17, 1973 in Jonesboro to the late Larry and Evelyn Chadwick. Tonya was a nurse for over 10 years and had been working for NEA Baptist at their Clinic in Paragould. She was a loving wife and mother. Survivors...

Patty Sue Moss

Feb 21, 2017

Patty Sue Moss, 62, of Jonesboro passed from this life Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was born here in Jonesboro October 31, 1954 to Elmer and Ruby Payne. Patty spent the vast majority of her life residing here in Jonesboro. She was known by everyone who knew her as such a sweet lady and...

Linda Henderson

Feb 18, 2017

Linda Nell Conger Henderson, 57, of Jonesboro passed from this life on February 18, 2017. She was born to Paul Conger and Rosa Lee Harper on June 17, 1959 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Linda was a beautiful, big hearted person who was always willing to give you anything and enjoyed having a good time. She is preceded in death...

Vincent Joliet Rice

Feb 18, 2017

Vincent Joliet Rice, infant son of Sterling Rice and Chelsea Bates was born into heaven on Saturday, February 18, 2017. In addition to his parents he is survived by his twin brother, Isaac Decatur Rice also of the home ; grandparents, Johnny and Ginger Bates of Forrest City; Shelly Pearson and Kevin McGee of Paragould; great grandparents, Karen Parker,...

Raymond Foshee

Feb 17, 2017

Raymond Foshee, 100, of Jonesboro, passed from this life Friday, February 17, 2017 at St. Elizabeth’s Place. He was born in Kennett, MO and had lived most of his life in Jonesboro. He was a member of Washington Avenue Church of Christ. He operated the recap shop at Lone Star. Raymond is preceded in death by his wife, 6...

Ruby Carolyn Johnston

Feb 17, 2017

Ruby Johnston, 72 of Jonesboro, died Friday, February 17, 2017 at her home. She was born in Etowah, Arkansas and lived all of her life in Northeast Arkansas. She was of the Baptist belief. Ruby enjoyed gardening and watching birds as they visited her home. She was all about her family; especially her grandbabies and her great grandchildren. She...

Mary Lou Mcdaniel

Feb 17, 2017

Mary Lou McDaniel, age 77, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, died on February 17, 2017, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born on February 21, 1939, at Mountain Home, Arkansas, the daughter of Chester C. and Doris Jane Hickman Studdard. On January 21, 1973, she was married to J. Leonard McDaniel. Mary Lou retired from her beloved...

Kevin Don Thorn

Feb 16, 2017

Kevin Don Thorn, 54, of Jonesboro passed from this life Thursday, February 16, 2017 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House surrounded by his family. He was born on May 29, 1962 in Leachville, Arkansas to the late Donal and Wanda Thorn. Kevin spent the vast majority of his life residing in Jonesboro after coming from Leachville. He...

Mary Hattie Jarrett

Feb 14, 2017

Mary Hattie Jarrett, 81, of Jonesboro passed from this life of Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born in Smithville, Arkansas to the late Rudy and Wanita Franklin on October 6, 1935. Mary enjoyed helping people, gardening, flowers, and crocheting. In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by...

Donna Ann Henley

Feb 14, 2017

Donna Ann Feild Henley, 71, of McCrory, formerly of Jonesboro, passed away Tuesday, February 14th, 2017, at NEA Medical Center in Jonesboro following a brief illness. Donna was born in Jonesboro to Allan and Bonnie Trice Feild, She grew up in Jonesboro and lived several years in Trumann before moving to McCrory fifteen years ago. Donna worked several years...

R.L. Mcginnis

Feb 13, 2017

R.L. McGinnis, 72, of Jonesboro passed away Monday, February 13, 2017 at his home. He was born November 5, 1944 in Egypt to the late Benny and Stella McGinnis. R.L. loved hunting and fishing. He retired from CWL. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Ella, Brenda and 3 brothers, Rolly, James and...