Obituaries

Ralph Cheshier

Jan 31, 2016

Ralph Cheshier, 96, of Jonesboro, died Sunday morning in Jonesboro. Ralph was born in Jonesboro to Charlie P. and Ada Hodges Cheshier, the seventh of eight children. He was a U.S. Army veteran of W.W. II where he was a member of the First Infantry Division (The Big Red One). Ralph was awarded a total of 3 bronze stars,...

Julia Gorge

Jan 31, 2016

Julia Gorge, 90, of Jonesboro passed from this life on January 31, 2016 at her daughter’s home. She was born in Buffalo, New York on May 30, 1925 to the late John and Mary Margol Jarosz. She had lived in Jonesboro for 9 years, moving here from Brunswick, Georgia. Julia was a retired court clerk and of the Catholic...

Genave Joy Dickey

Jan 31, 2016

Genave Joy Dickey Conway AR- Genave Joy Dickey, 54 passed from this life Sunday, January 31 at Conway Regional Medical Center. She was born April 30, 1961 in Walnut Ridge to Melvin and Ida (Grimes) Dickey. She was preceded in death by her father. Though she was born with many challenges, she met the world with tenacity, fearlessness, curiosity,...

Lois Calkins

Jan 31, 2016

Lois Calkins, 89, of Jonesboro ascended to Heaven on Sunday, January 31, 2016. Lois is the widow of Vernon Stewart Calkins and mother to Constance Jayne, Kathryn June, Linda Susan and Harold Stewart. Lois was born at home to the Reverend Harold B. Duryea and Letha Marvel Snow Duryea on March 12, 1926 in Cherryvale, Kansas. Lois loved life...

David Daniel Woodrow Pierce

Jan 29, 2016

David Daniel Woodrow Pierce,57, of Trumann area died on January 29, 2016 at NEA Baptist Hospital. All services will be private.

Carl Gene Colburn

Jan 28, 2016

Carl Gene Colburn, 86, of Jonesboro passed from this life Thursday, January 28, 2016 at the Morningside Assisted living Center in Jonesboro. He was born September 29, 1929 in Egypt, Arkansas to the late Carl and Trellis Colburn. Carl lived most of his life residing in the Jonesboro area, where he was a member of Southwest Church of Christ....

Johnny Wayne Osburn

Jan 28, 2016

Johnny Wayne Osburn, 59, of Cash, died Thursday, January 28, 2016, at his home. He had lived in Cash since 1993, moving there from Harrisburg. He was of the Baptist belief. He was a rice farmer and loved to go fishing and ride his Yamaha V-Star. Johnny loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was preceded in...

Charles E. Scallions

Jan 27, 2016

Charles E. Scallions, 90, of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at his home. He was born in Burdette, AR. in Mississippi County. Charles went into the U.S. Navy at the age of 17 in 1942. He was in WWII and the Korean War. He was stationed in San Diego, Ca. and served his time aboard...

Willie Marshall "Junior" Rawls Jr.

Jan 25, 2016

Willie Marshall “Junior” Rawls Jr., 89, of Bay passed from this life Monday, January 25, 2016 at NEA Baptist hospital surrounded by his family. He was born to Willie and Gladys Birdsell Rawls July 4, 1926. In addition to his parents, Junior is preceded in death by his brother, Gaylon (Jake) Rawls. Junior is survived by his wife of...

Margaret Stout Scott

Jan 24, 2016

TO VIEW WEBCASTS Margaret Stout Scott, 93, of Jonesboro, died Sunday, January 24, 2016 at Jonesboro Health Care. She was born on August 2, 1922 to Chester and Lucille Whitley Stout at Bradford, Arkansas. After graduating valedictorian from Bradford High School in 1940, she earned a B.S.E. degree at Arkansas State Teachers College (today University of Central Arkansas) in...

Tina Ward Miller

Jan 21, 2016

Tina Ward Miller of Jonesboro, 58, passed away peacefully, Thursday, January 21, 2016, at her father’s home, surrounded by loved ones. She was born March 12, 1957 to John and Opal Ward. Tina was a graduate of Jonesboro High School and Arkansas State University, a longtime employee of Midsouth Plumbing and Electric, and a member of New Life Fellowship...

Thomas "Tom" Whitelaw Murrey

Jan 20, 2016

To view webcast click HERE Thomas “Tom” Whitelaw Murrey, Sr., was born September 18, 1929 in Little Rock, Arkansas, and died in Jonesboro on January 20, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Tom grew up in Jonesboro and was known as “Tommy” as a young man. He loved sports and played football and basketball from junior high through varsity....

Betty Sullens

Jan 20, 2016

Betty Gail Hankins Sullens, 58, of Walnut Ridge passed from this life after a long but courageous battle with cancer on January 20, 2016 with her family by her side. Betty was born in Walnut Ridge on November 13, 1957 to the late Lester Glen Hankins and Margaret Hankins Passalaqua. She lived all her life in Lawrence county, and she...

Billy Jack "Jacky" Morrow Jr.

Jan 19, 2016

Billy Jack “Jacky” Morrow Jr., 45, of Paragould, died Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Jacky loved to go out and eat with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Jack Morrow Sr. Survivors include his mother, Jean Morrow of Paragould; sister, Angie Crabtree of Light; nephews, Cody...

Lee Burtton Corbin Iii

Jan 19, 2016

Lee Burtton Corbin III, 20, of Trumann, died Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at his home. He had lived most of his life in the Trumann area. Lee was of the Presbyterian belief. He was a student at Arkansas State University, majoring in math and was on the Dean’s list. Lee loved to sing and excelled in vocal performance. Survivors...

Charles "Chili" Davis

Jan 19, 2016

Charles Freemond “Chili” Davis died on Tuesday, January 19th, 2016 at the Craighead Nursing Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Born in Prescott, Arkansas on the 5th of October, 1925, he was a graduate of El Dorado High School. After attending various colleges during World War II, he received a bachelor’s degree from Hendrix University and masters from The University of...

Sister Joanne Sandoval

Jan 19, 2016

SISTER JOANNE SANDOVAl, O.S.B. Sister Joanne Sandoval, age 91, died at 3:00 a.m. on January 19, 2016 in Holy Angels Infirmary. She was born on January 25,1924, in Salamanca, Sto., Mexico. Her parents were Sebastian Adame Sandoval and Jesus Laguna Sandoval. They moved to Texas while Sr. Joanne was still young and both died at her early age. She...

Joe Wayne Heath

Jan 18, 2016

Joe Wayne Heath, 58, of Jonesboro, passed away Monday, January 18, 2016, at his home of natural causes. Joe was a native and life-long resident of Jonesboro. He was a 1976 graduate of Nettleton High School where he was a member of the track and football teams. Joe was named All-Conference and All-State in football his senior year and...

Rev. Worth Wesley Gibson

Jan 17, 2016

Dr. Worth Wesley Gibson, 86, of Jonesboro, died Sunday, January 17, 2016, at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born in Green Forest, Arkansas and moved to Jonesboro in 1969. He was a pastor of Arkansas churches for 38 years. Dr. Gibson was the founding pastor of Trinity Church and Calvary Chapel in Jonesboro and served these churches for five...

Corinne Stipati

Jan 17, 2016

Corinne Teresa Stipati, 87, of Bay, passed from this life on January 17, 2016 at the NEA Baptist Hospital. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 4, 1928 to the late Charles and Estelle Sigsworth. She lived in Bay since 1974, moving there from Chicago. Corinne was a office worker and a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic...