Obituaries
Dr. Frances Downing Hunter
Nov 17, 2016
Dr. Frances Downing Hunter Beloved and revered Associate Professor of English at Arkansas State University since 1967, Dr. Frances Downing Hunter died November 17th at her home in Jonesboro, Arkansas with her husband, Dr. Franklin Adams, and her beloved pet poodle, Odie, by her side. Dr. Hunter was an accomplished writer whose works included poetry, prose, fiction, and non-fiction....
Cheryl Patty Dealegemenos
Nov 17, 2016
Cheryl Patty Dealegemenos, 56, of Jonesboro died November 17, 2016 at her home. She was born to the late James and Catherine Patty August 17, 1960 in Evanston, Illinois. Cheryl lived the majority of her life in Jonesboro. She was an avid animal lover who enjoyed music. In addition to her parents, Cheryl is preceded in death by her...
Walter "Wally" Davis
Nov 16, 2016
Walter “Wally” Davis, 69, of Kennett, Missouri passed from this life Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born January 27, 1947 in Chelsea, Massachusetts to the late George and Julia Lally Davis. Wally was a member of the Marine Corps and he later served as Commandant for the Marine Corps league...
Rex J. Steele
Nov 15, 2016
Rex J. Steele, 79, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He had lived in Jonesboro for over 50 years and was a tax prepared for H & R Block and started the Jonesboro office, where he worked for over 30 years. He was a member of the 7th Day Adventist...
Earl L. Noah
Nov 15, 2016
Earl L. Noah, 87, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Tuesday November 15, 2016 at his home. He was born in St. Charles, Missouri on May 19, 1929 to the late Samuel and Bonnie Lavy Noah. Earl attended public schools in St. Charles, Missouri, graduating high school class of 1947. Earl had lived in Jonesboro since 1951, and...
Alene L. Mullins
Nov 14, 2016
Alene L. Mullins, 71, of Jonesboro passed from this life Monday, November 14, 2016 at St. Bernard’s medical center. She was born in Jonesboro on June 9, 1945 to the late Leland Wright and Sue Duke Delk. Alene grew up in Waldenburg and Otwell, while also spending time in Arizona, then she lived most of her life in Jonesboro...
Terry Michael Darnall
Nov 14, 2016
Terry Michael Darnall, 60, of Bono passed from this life Monday, November 14, 2016 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House surrounded by family. He was born on February 26, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois to Amon and Evelee Darnall. Terry lived most of his life in the northeast Arkansas after coming from Chicago. He was also of the...
Barbara June Thompson
Nov 14, 2016
Barbara June Thompson, 81, of Southaven, Mississippi, died Monday, November 14, 2016 at the Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto in Southaven. She had recently moved to Southaven, but had lived in Jonesboro, since 1979. She was a member of Central Baptist Church. Barbara retired as a secretary from the Nettleton Public School System. She served her country during the Korean War...
Mike Brewer
Nov 13, 2016
Mike Brewer, 49, of Bono passed from this life on Sunday, November 13, 2016. He was a mechanical minded individual that enjoyed racing and working on his truck. Mike is preceded in death by his grandparents, Troy and Agnes Brewer and James and Jewel Mask; aunts, Deloris Ramsey and Ann England. Mike is survived by is his mother Melba...
Tony W. Futrell
Nov 12, 2016
Tony Waymon Futrell, 82, of Jonesboro, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2016, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. A native and life-long resident of Jonesboro, Tony was a graduate of State High School and Arkansas State College where he was commissioned into the U.S. Army as a 2nd Lieutenant. He worked 8 years for Mercantile Bank of...
Becky Blevin
Nov 11, 2016
Becky Blevin, 41, of Brookland passed from this life on Friday, November 11, 2016. She was born in Blytheville to Charles and Jane Coburn on January 17, 1975. Becky was a member of Gosnell Baptist Church and an avid Razorback Football fan. She was such a beautiful, sweet and loving person who will be missed by all. Her children...
Landon Isaac Burns-Chadwick
Nov 11, 2016
Landon Isaac Burns-Chadwick, newborn son of Amber Chadwick and Keith Burns died Friday, November 11, 2016 at UAMS. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Larry and Evelyn Chadwick. In addition to his parents, he is survived by paternal grandparents, Ed Burns and wife Kim of Poplar Bluff, MO; Cindy Corning and husband Freddie of Bono and Tammy...
Corene Pinchback
Nov 10, 2016
Corene J. Pinchback, 81, of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2016, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born in Bono, Corene lived most of her life in Jonesboro. She was a long-time office manager for Lynne Greene Enterprises in Jonesboro and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Jonesboro. Before she became...
C. B. "Simp" Simpkins
Nov 9, 2016
C. B. “Simp” Simpkins, 78, of Fifty Six, Arkansas, died Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Cross Ridge Community Hospital in Wynne. C.B. was of the Methodist belief. He was very active in the Boy Scouts, was an Assistant Scout Master, and a member of the Order of the Arrow. Simp was the first male den mother for the cub...
Bobby Gene Lamberson
Nov 9, 2016
Bobby Gene Lamberson, 78, of Bay, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at his home of natural causes. A native and life-long resident of Bay, Bobby work for Southern Wooden Box in Jonesboro in 1966-1967. Following the Box Factory, Bobby was a farmer for the next 37 years until his retirement. He worked 20 years for Ashlock Farms and...
Rickey Thomas Kemper
Nov 8, 2016
Rickey Thomas Kemper, 65, of Roseville, Ohio passed from this life Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, Ohio. He was born April 20, 1951 to the late William and Helen Kemper in Trumann, Arkansas. Rickey has been residing in the Ohio area since 2005 after coming from Searcy. The Boy Scouts of America was a big...
Matthew "Matt" Thomas
Nov 5, 2016
Matthew “Matt” Thomas, 37, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, November 5, 2016, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He was a life-long resident of Jonesboro and was of the Pentecostal belief. He was preceded in death by his father Carlyn Thomas. Survivors include his wife, Tammy Thomas of the Home; sons, Michael Thomas; Matthew Thomas II; daughters, Katelyn Thomas; Madelyn Thomas;...
Myrtie Tate Williamson
Nov 4, 2016
Myrtie J. “Tate” Williamson, 88, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Friday November 4, 2016 at the Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation. She was born in Bono, Arkansas on November 28, 1927 to the late David and Callie Rodgers Tate. Myrtie lived in Jonesboro most of her life, was a homemaker and a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church....
Steve B. Robinson
Nov 4, 2016
Steve Robinson, 55 of Land O Lakes, FL formerly of Jonesboro passed from this life on Friday, November 4, 2016 at Tampa General Hospital. Steve was born on November 7, 1960 in Jonesboro to the late Gene H. Robinson and Henrietta Hawkins Robinson. He worked for the Jonesboro Sun for many years before starting his own Towing and Recovery...
Josephine Stewart Ford
Nov 3, 2016
Josephine Stewart Ford, 91, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, November 3, 2016, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She moved to Jonesboro from Marvell in 1991. While living in Marvell, she was a member of the Marvell United Methodist Church. Since moving to Jonesboro, she was a member of the South Caraway Road Baptist Church. She worked in...
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