Obituaries

Barbara Kaye Heer Bowles

Jul 4, 2016

Barbara Kaye Heer Bowles, 56, of Brookland passed from this life on July 4, 2016 at her home. She was born in El Dorado on April 1, 1960 to the late William (Bill) and Juanita Faye Bates Heer. Barbara worked in printing for many years. She lived in Brookland for the last 19 years, moving there from Jonesboro. She...

Rick Johnson

Jul 2, 2016

Rick Johnson, 69, of Blytheville passed from this life on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Rick was born in Utica, NY to the late Fred and Betty Marcus Johnson. After high school he joined the US Navy where he served as a Cryptographer on the USS LaSalle. He later went on to graduate...

Ina Faye Huber

Jul 2, 2016

Ina Faye Huber, 76, of Jonesboro passed from this life Saturday, July 2, 2016 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born November 10, 1939 in Weiner to the late M.C. Crawford and Ruby E. Crawford. Faye lived in Jonesboro for the past several years. She moved to Jonesboro in 1979 coming from Caraway. Before that, she lived with...

William J.. "Dub" Hodges

Jul 1, 2016

William J. "Dub" Hodges, 94, of Brookland, passed away Friday, July 1, 2016, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born in Jonesboro, Dub lived all of his life in the Jonesboro-Brookland area. He was a brick mason all of his adult life and a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. Dub was a U.S....

Jerry L. Mcglaughlin

Jun 30, 2016

Jerry Lynn McGlaughlin, 55, of Jacksonville passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016. Jerry was born on April 12, 1961 in Jonesboro to the late Jerry A. and Shirley Sorrell McGlaughlin. Jerry was a member of the graduating class of 1979 from Jonesboro High School, and he was of the Baptist faith. He had been living in the Jacksonville are...

Lavada Lois George

Jun 30, 2016

TO VIEW LIVE WEBCAST Lavada Lois “Sister George” George, 80, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Lavada Lois George was born on August 7, 1935 in Walnut Ridge to the late Ira A. and Bessie Rainwater Butler. While growing up she did not have an opportunity to go to...

Robert Lee Hall

Jun 28, 2016

Robert Lee Hall, 77, of Jonesboro passed away June28, 2016 at his home. He was born in Askew, Mississippi on June 26, 1939 to the late W.J. “Jeter” and Louise Lackey Hall. Robert lived in Jonesboro for most of his life while also being of Baptist belief. He was a retired truck driver for Yellow Freight. He enjoyed going...

Ron Miller

Jun 28, 2016

Ron Miller, 78, of Jonesboro, departed this life on Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born January 20, 1938, in West Ridge, Arkansas, Ron is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Lula Miller; brothers Ecil, Ralph, Bill and Owen; and sister, Elaine Miller McCoy. Survivors include one brother, Bob Miller of Jonesboro,...

Willie Mae Stuart

Jun 27, 2016

Willie Mae Stuart, 88, of Jonesboro passed from this life Monday, June 27, 2016 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born December 12, 1927 in Jonesboro to the late Willie and Nellie Mullins. Willie enjoyed going to garage sales. She also enjoyed painting her nails, wearing big earrings and putting on lipstick. Most of all Willie loved spending...

James Leroy Long

Jun 27, 2016

James Leroy Long, 81, of Jonesboro passed from this life June 27, 2016 at his home. He was born August 31, 1934 in Memphis, TN to the late Herman and Ethel Long. James has lived in Jonesboro since 1965 after coming from St. Claire, Missouri. James was of the Baptist belief. James enjoyed fishing and playing a variety of...

Brenda Downs Summers

Jun 26, 2016

Brenda Downs Summers, 67, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Sunday June 26, 2016 at her home. She was born in Jonesboro on February 9, 1949 to the late Robert and Nellie Saunders Downs. Brenda had lived in Jonesboro for 26 years, moving here from Harrisburg and was a retired Teacher/Educator Librarian for the Trumann Public School. In...

Joyce Morrison

Jun 26, 2016

Joyce Ann Meredith Morrison, 73, of Bay passed away Sunday at St. Bernards Medical Center. Joyce was born December 16, 1942 in Harrisburg to Wendell and Virginia Hoosier Meredith. She was a 1961 graduate of Harrisburg High School. Joyce was an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed growing and canning vegetables. She and her husband formerly owned and operated Morrison's Antiques....

Savanna Marie Glover

Jun 26, 2016

Savanna Marie Glover was born into Heaven Sunday, June 26, 2016 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. Savanna was preceded in death by her two brothers: Henry and Markus Glover. She was survived by her parents: Caleb and Keri Glover; Maternal grandparents: Richard Wilson, Gina Wilson, and Paula Wilson; Paternal grandparents Kimberly and Paul Forester; paternal great grandparents: Gary and...

Ken Fields

Jun 25, 2016

Ken Fields, 67, of Lake City passed from this life on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born to Arlie Boswell and Thelma Fields on January 21, 1949 in Manila, Arkansas. Ken was a decorated veteran of the U.S. Army and served three tours during the Vietnam War. He was also a member of...

Michael "Mike" Kay Olsen

Jun 25, 2016

Michael “Mike” Kay Olsen, 73, of Jonesboro passed from this life Saturday, June 25, 2016 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He was born January 19, 1943 in Ogden, Utah to the late Moylen Kay and Helen Parker Olsen. Michael “Mike” had an incredible work ethic that he passed on to his family members. Mike had a bit of a...

Curtis L. Huckaby

Jun 21, 2016

TO VIEW WEBCAST, CLICK HERE: Curtis Lloyd Huckaby, 65, of Jonesboro, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at his home. Curt was born in Jonesboro and lived most of his life in the Jonesboro area. Curt earned a Bachelor degree in history from Sacramento State University in Sacramento, California, in 1974; Master degree in history from California State University...

Linda Susan Shelton

Jun 21, 2016

Linda Susan Shelton, 65, of Jonesboro went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was born April 22, 1951 in San Bernardino, California to the late Edward and Bernice Evans. Linda resided in Jonesboro for the past 12 years after spending the majority of her life living in California. Linda...

Robert Ray Leverett

Jun 20, 2016

Robert Ray Leverett, 72, of Jonesboro died on Monday, June 20, 2016 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Emerson Funeral Home.

Gwyndolyn Sue Brunkhorst

Jun 20, 2016

Gwyndolyn Sue Johnson Brunkhorst, 84, of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed from this life Monday, June 20, 2016 at Morningside of Jonesboro. Born October 31, 1931 in Springfield Missouri to Robert Gwyn Johnson and Anna May Good Johnson. She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Walter H. Brunkhorst, Jr., and daughter Artie Skaggs. Gwyn attended Springfield Public...

Brandon Tyler Edwards

Jun 20, 2016

Brandon Tyler Edwards, 30, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Monday June 20, 2016 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He was born in Jonesboro on June 10, 1986 where he had lived most of his life. He was a pipe fitter and of the Church of Christ belief. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Jackie...