Obituaries

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...

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...