Obituaries
Gloria Jean Grisham
May 7, 2017
Gloria Jean Layne Grisham, 70, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at NEA Baptist Hospital. Gloria was born on January 26, 1947 to the late Bob and Iwanda Wilcoxson Layne in Jonesboro. She retired as a school teacher from the Arkansas and Missouri school systems. After retiring from teaching school she opened up a...
Donna Walley
May 6, 2017
Donna Walley, 94, of Jonesboro passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Donna will be remembered as a devoted and loving wife, mom and a caring friend. She was born January 5, 1923 to Charles and Mae Meador in Chillicothe, Missouri, the oldest of two children. She was preceded in...
Joann Jones Minton
May 4, 2017
JoAnn Jones Minton, 72, of Lake City, died Thursday, May 4, 2017 at her home. She had lived in Lake City for four years and most of her life in the Jonesboro area. She was of the Christian belief. JoAnn was a long time employee for Dillard’s Department Store. She enjoyed going to rummage sales and watching her beloved...
Frances Perry
May 2, 2017
Frances Perry, 64, of Brookland, died Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She had lived in the Jonesboro area most of her life. She was a member of the North Main Church of God. Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Argie Perry and her parents. Survivors include her son, Jessie Perry (Jane) of the...
Kenny E. Slater
Apr 30, 2017
Kenny E. Slater, 60, of Brookland, died Sunday, April 30, 2017 at NEA Hospital. He had lived in the Jonesboro area most of his life. He was a member of the Cross Road Church. Kenny received numerous sales awards. He was an audio enthusiast and loved tinkering with computers. He enjoyed fishing, and spending time with his family. Kenny...
Dr. Dennis Parten
Apr 30, 2017
A great physician, Dr. Dennis Parten, 62, of Jonesboro was called home by The Great Physician in Heaven on Sunday, April 30, 2017. He was born in Jonesboro on March 26, 1955 to Bill and Inez Parten. Dennis graduated from Monette High School in 1973 and attended college at Arkansas State University. He taught chemistry and biology and coached...
Valerie Leonne Clarke
Apr 30, 2017
Valerie Leonne Clarke, 80, of Jonesboro passed peacefully from this life on Sunday, April 30, 2017. She was born in St. James, Jamaica to the late Jerome Vincent and Viola Daly on October 30, 1936. Valerie grew up with her beloved brothers, Pat and Beau; and uncles and cousins, James, John, Renford, Joan, Millie, and numerous others. She worked...
Glenn Wade Malone
Apr 30, 2017
Glenn Wade Malone of Jonesboro passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017. Wade, as he was known to his family and friends, was born in Caruthersville, Missouri, October 20, 1957. Wade was graduated from Caruthersville High School and attended Memphis State University. Wade worked for a number of years for Arkansas Power and Light. He later joined Southwest Power Administration,...
Marvin E. Poole Jr.
Apr 29, 2017
Marvin Poole Jr., 83, of Jonesboro went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 29, 2017. He was born in Swifton, and had lived in Jonesboro since 1961. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church on Stone Street. Marvin retired as the Manager of Purchasing at Hytrol Conveyor Company Inc. and served...
Ray Gene Prince
Apr 29, 2017
Ray Gene Prince, 60, of Jonesboro passed away Saturday, April 29th, 2017 at his home. He was born on July 25th, 1956 in Newport, AR to Orville and Wilma Prince. Ray was a long time member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro. He served as a deacon and Sunday School teacher for many years. He was a loving son, brother,...
Vernon L. "Lonnie" Walker
Apr 27, 2017
Vernon L. "Lonnie" Walker, Jr., 71, of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Lonnie was born in Jonesboro and lived much of his life here. He served 16 years active duty in the U.S. Army and was a member of Central Baptist Church. Following military service, Lonnie worked in manufacturing...
Michael Mccarns
Apr 26, 2017
Michael McCarns, 73, of Jonesboro passed away on April 26, 2017 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. He retired with 33 years as a Foreman from Farr Industry. He was a loving husband, father, and brother. His favorite hobby was woodworking. He made many things with wood, but he was known for his beautiful jewelry boxes. He...
Wayne Udell Pittman
Apr 26, 2017
Wayne Udell Pittman Sr., 85, of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center surrounded by family. He was born to the late Jim and Mildred Pittman in the Rock Hill Community on January 16, 1932. Wayne resided in Jonesboro most of his life while being a member of the Alicia Baptist Church....
John A. Wilson
Apr 26, 2017
John Alfread Wilson, 69, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017, in Jonesboro. John was born in Birdeye, and lived much of his life in the Jonesboro area. He worked over 20 years as a driver for the Jonesboro City Sanitation Department before his retirement. John had given his heart to God Almighty and had visited Calvary Chapel...
Marilyn Elizabeth Luster Bullock
Apr 26, 2017
Marilyn Elizabeth Luster Bullock, 43 of Jonesboro, departed from her short life Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro, where she went to Jonesboro High School and attended Arkansas State University. She worked as the office manager at the former AHEC Medical Center as an office manager and enjoyed working...
Judy L. Fleming
Apr 25, 2017
Judith Stagg Fleming (April 21, 1939 - April 25, 2017) Judith Stagg Fleming, 78, of Jonesboro would like to announce her change of address, effective April 25, 2017. To reach her, just think of her when you are in nature or with animals. Her Life’s Journey began. . . Judy was born April 21, 1939 in Memphis, Tennessee to...
John Alva O'Daniel
Apr 24, 2017
John Alva O’Daniel of Jonesboro, AR passed away on April 24, 2017 in Lake City, AR. He was born in Jonesboro, AR on January 12, 1935 to Samuel Shannon and Pearl Holt O’Daniel. John graduated from Bay High School in 1952 and received a bachelor’s degree in Business from Arkansas State University in 1958. He married Linda Kay Weld...
Torrie D. Wilson
Apr 24, 2017
Torrie Wilson, 28, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Monday, April 24, 2017 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Torrie was born in Jonesboro on June 28, 1988. She moved from Rogers back to Jonesboro three and a half years ago. She was a member of the Cross Church in Rogers. She worked at the Parker Road Walmart as...
James Nathan Falls
Apr 23, 2017
James Nathan Falls, 54, of Harrisburg passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017 at his home. He was born June 18, 1962 in Jonesboro to Mary Ann Falls and the late Marion Forrest Falls. James worked as a Nurseryman and Carpenter in the Jonesboro and Harrisburg area all of his life. He was a lifelong Jehovah’s Witness. James was loved...
Ralph L. Sharp
Apr 23, 2017
Ralph L. Sharp, 97, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Sunday April 23, 2017 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born in Saffell, Arkansas on December 20, 1919 to the late Isaac and Altha Huskey Sharp. He had lived in Jonesboro since 1976 and was a retired school teacher/principal. He was a member of...
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