Obituaries
Henry Mears
Jun 20, 2016
Henry Mears, 74, of Jonesboro passed from this life Monday, June 20, 2016 at his home with his family by his side. He was born May 22, 1942 in Paragould, to the late Garland and Genell Mears. Henry was a member of the Brookland Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Deborah Mears of the home;...
Tambra Finley Lytle
Jun 19, 2016
Tambra Denise Finley Lytle, 51, of Jonesboro, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016, at St. Bernards Medical Center. Tambra was born in Jonesboro and lived all of her life here. She attended Nettleton School and was employed in the lodging and hospitality business in Jonesboro before becoming disabled. Tambra was a member of Broadway Avenue Missionary Baptist Church in...
Lars Rodely
Jun 18, 2016
Lars Ray-Aaron Rodely, 19 years old died unexpectedly on June 18, 2016 in his bed in Jonesboro, AR. Lars was born in St. Charles, MO to parents Sharon and David Rodely, brother; Daniel, and sister; Macey. Lars was preceded in passing by his sister Samantha, and his grandparents Patsy and Eugene Rodely, of Du Quoin, IL. He is survived...
Jimmy Lewis
Jun 18, 2016
Jimmy Lewis James Richard Lewis Jr., 44, of Jonesboro died Saturday June 18, 2016 at his home. He was born February 22, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois to James and Barbara Lewis, but lived in Jonesboro for the last 42 years. Survivors include his parents, a sister, Lisa Ann, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was the oldest Duchenne...
Brenda J. Barker
Jun 18, 2016
Brenda J. Barker, 66, of Jonesboro passed away on June, 18, 2016 at Craighead Nursing Center. Brenda was born on November 21, 1949 in Bowman to the late Lenard L and Lillian L. Doss James. She was a homemaker, and of the Baptist Belief. She was known for great cooking, her passion for life, and her willingness to give...
Kerry D. Lynn
Jun 17, 2016
Kerry D. Lynn, 43, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Friday, June 17, 2016 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. Kerry was born in Jonesboro on December 12, 1972 to Ronnie and Debra Lynn. He was a graduating member of the Jonesboro High School Class of 1991. He worked for Wal-Mart on Highland for over 15...
Derek Robert Pursifull
Jun 16, 2016
Derek Robert Pursifull, 21, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. Derek was born in Jonesboro on April 8, 1995, where he had lived most of his life. He attended Jonesboro and Pocahontas High Schools. Derek was fascinated with weather, and was a Trained Storm Spotter for the National Weather...
Alton D. Holmes
Jun 16, 2016
Alton Devon Holmes, 95, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at NEA Baptist Hospital. Alton was born in Bay on February 5, 1921 to the late Charles W. and Florence Hall Holmes. He lived in the Bay/Jonesboro area all of his life. He served our country during World War II with the US Army...
Terry Gene Barker
Jun 15, 2016
Terry Gene Barker, 71, of Cherokee Village, passed from this life Wednesday, June 15, 2016. He was born March 29, 1945 in Trumann to the late Clifford and Gussie Barker. He enjoyed playing music, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. Terry worked as a salesman, photographer and owned his own business. He attended Cherokee Village First United Methodist...
Jesse Holloway
Jun 15, 2016
Jesse Holloway, 85, of Bay, formerly of West Memphis passed from this life Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born August 8, 1930 in Trumann to the late Horace and Mary Holloway. Jesse was a member of Broadway Avenue Missionary Baptist Church in Bay. He enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals and the Arkansas...
Christine "Chris" Lee Garner
Jun 13, 2016
Christine “Chris” Lee Garner, 69, our beloved crossed the river on Monday, June 13, 2016. She was born in Watervliet, MI on September 9, 1946 to the late Charles and Flora Selters Phillips. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter, Candice Johnson, and a grandson, Robert Johnson Jr. Mrs. Garner spent most of...
Floyd Lee Vuncannon
Jun 12, 2016
Floyd Lee Vuncannon, 73, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Sunday, June 12, 2016 due to helicopter accident east of Jonesboro. Floyd was born on March 7, 1943 in Booneville, Mississippi to the late Henry Sherman and Gertrue Henderson Vuncannon. He lived in Jonesboro over 30 years, and was owner operator of Floyd Vuncannon Contractors and Aviation. He...
Brian Malone
Jun 11, 2016
Brian Malone, 46, of Jonesboro died Saturday, June 11, 2016, in Mountain Home, Arkansas while on a diving excursion. He had lived his entire life in Jonesboro. He was a member of the Brookland Church of Christ. Brian was a devoted husband, father and friend. He was very active in his community as well as his Memphis Fire Department...
Charles S. Reeves
Jun 10, 2016
Charles S. Reeves, 93, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed from this life June 10, 2016 at The Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation center in Little Rock. He was born in Hayti, Missouri May 8, 1923 to the late Clarence and Terressie Reeves. He lived most of his life residing in Jonesboro after coming from Braggadocio, Missouri. Charles was a...
Lawrence Edward Jones
Jun 10, 2016
Lawrence Edward Jones, 81 of Jonesboro, died of natural causes, Friday June 10, 2016 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was preceded in death by Wilma Lucille Jones and Louise Dudley Jones. He is survived by his children; Connie Scott, Danny Jones, Doug Jones (Lois Ann), Robert Jones (Rhonda), and Jamie Jones (Tammy), all of Jonesboro....
Rebecca Slaven Malone
Jun 10, 2016
Rebecca Lea Slaven Peronia Malone, 60, of Bono, passed away Friday, June 10, 2016, at her home of natural causes. Born in Jonesboro, Rebecca lived all of her life in the Bono-Jonesboro area. She was a 1973 graduate of Westside High School and earned a professional degree from Delta Vocational-Technical School in Marked Tree. She has been a cosmetologist...
Bobby Mann
Jun 10, 2016
Bobby Mann, 59, of Lake City passed from this life on Friday, June 10, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Monette to Edward and Robbie Mann on June 16, 1956. Bobby was of the Baptist belief and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and baseball. In addition to his parents, Bobby is preceded by his brothers, Gene and Donnie Mann....
William "Bill" Edward Gossett
Jun 9, 2016
William “Bill” Edward Gossett, 66, of Jonesboro passed from this life June 9, 2016 at his home. Bill was born in Little Rock, Arkansas and was the oldest son of Dr. C. E. and Gloria Gossett. Having grown up the son of a Navy officer, Bill was educated in several states and even abroad. He could tell you all...
Jason D. Mcdonald
Jun 8, 2016
Daniel Jason McDonald, 42, of Jonesboro, died from injuries sustained in a bicycle-vehicle accident on Wednesday, June 8, 2016, on County Road 766 north of Jonesboro. Born in London, Ontario, Canada, Jason was a graduate of Memorial University of Newfoundland and moved to Paragould, Arkansas, in 1999. He was a systems architect and enjoyed cycling and ham radios. Jason...
Lola Elaine Clairday
Jun 8, 2016
Lola Elaine Clairday, infant daughter of Destiny Holloway and Josh Clariday, was born into Heaven on Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at NEA Baptist Medical Center in Jonesboro. Lola was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Anthony Simpson. In addition to her parents, other survivors include her maternal grandmother, Donna Simpson; and paternal grandparents Jeri and Andy Sanders, and...
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