Obituaries

Pat S. Coleman

Pat S. Coleman

May 9, 2017

Pat S. Coleman, 78, of Jonesboro, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Pat was born in Jonesboro and lived all of her life in the Jonesboro-Bono area. She was a long-time owner and operator of the Texaco Oil Distributorship in Jonesboro and continued to be the company accountant for the area...

Walter R. Bergener

Walter R. Bergener

May 9, 2017

Walter R. Bergener Jr., 84, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Tuesday May 9, 2017 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born at his home in Centertownship, Pennsylvania on June 23, 1932 to the late Walter R. and Helen Smith Bergener Sr. Walter had lived in Jonesboro since 1996, moving here from California. He...

Nick Koegel

Nick Koegel

May 8, 2017

Nick Koegel, 36, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Monday, May 8, 2017. He was born to Lloyd Coble and Mary Koegel in Elgin, Illinois on August 15, 1980. Nick has lived in Northeast Arkansas most of his life and attended Green County Tech High school. He was mechanically inclined and enjoyed working on cars and motorcycles. Nick...

Harry L. Scott

Harry L. Scott

May 8, 2017

Harry L. Scott, 90, of Jonesboro passed from this life on May 8, 2017 with his family by his side. Harry Scott was born in Luxora, AR July 25, 1926. He grew up in Wynne, AR where he became an Eagle Scout in his teen years. He played football and graduated High School from the Baylor Military School located...

Gloria Jean Grisham

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...