Obituaries

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...

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...