Obituaries

Barbara Sue Tidwell

Barbara Sue Tidwell

Nov 30, 2015

Barbara Sue Tidwell, 70, of Jonesboro passed from this life of Monday, November 30, 2015 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born in Yermo, California on March 8, 1945 to the late Ernest and Edna Koonce. Barbara was a member of Temple Baptist Church. She loved the St. Louis Cardinals, traveling, and enjoyed visiting family...

Jesse Charles Hanks

Jesse Charles Hanks

Nov 29, 2015

Jesse Charles Hanks, 69, of Jonesboro ended his watch Sunday, November 30, 2015 surrounded by his family at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital after a courageous one-year battle with cancer. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Sue Hanks; a daughter, Angelia Gail (Angie) Hanks; and a son, Chad Michael Hanks, all of Brookland; three grandsons: Tyler McKay Moody and Brady Austin...

Douglas Wayne Jenkins, Sr.

Douglas Wayne Jenkins, Sr.

Nov 28, 2015

Douglas Wayne Jenkins, Sr. 69 of Bono passed from this life Saturday, November 28, 2015 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born in Tyronza to James Jenkins and Hattie Lyles Jenkins, June 17, 1946. He was a member of the New Testament Missionary Baptist Church. Douglas was a truck driver for E Ritter, loved his...

Tyler Emmons

Tyler Emmons

Nov 28, 2015

Tyler Emmons, 15, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Saturday, November 28, 2015. He was born on January 31, 2000 in Memphis to Keith and Amy Emmons. Tyler was not the average teenager; he was respectful, caring, kind, and loving. He was a protector of the ones he loved and would do anything to make you laugh. Tyler...

Judy Kay Hammett

Judy Kay Hammett

Nov 26, 2015

Judy Kay Hammett, 58, of rural Jonesboro, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2015, at St. Bernards Medical Center. Born in Lepanto, Judy lived most of her life in the Jonesboro area. She was a homemaker and was of the Pentecostal faith. Judy was very active in the life of her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed shopping, family get-togethers...

Roy I. Bodin

Roy I. Bodin

Nov 25, 2015

Roy I. Bodin, 88, of Jonesboro passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at NEA Baptist Hospital. Roy was born on October 17, 1927 in Rockford, IL to the late Carl and Sarah Bodin. He worked in manufacturing, and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Rune Bodin....

Carroll F. Gott

Carroll F. Gott

Nov 24, 2015

Carroll Franklin Gott was born March 3, 1923, to Frank and LaVinea Turley Gott and passed to the ages Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Carroll was the second of five children and lost one sibling in infancy. His older sister Sina passed before him and he is survived by his sister Azalea Cooper...

Robert Edwin Harder Sr.

Robert Edwin Harder Sr.

Nov 24, 2015

Robert Edwin Harder Sr., 83, of Jonesboro died Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He had lived in Jonesboro for the past six years, moving here from Bartlett, Tennessee. Robert was a member of the Greensboro Road Church of Christ. He served his country for ten years in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He...

James A. Malone Jr.

James A. Malone Jr.

Nov 23, 2015

James A. Malone Jr., 80, of Jonesboro passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2015 at St. Bernards Medical Center. James was born on June 9, 1935 in Jonesboro to the late James A. Sr. and Opha Dell Lettner Malone. He lived all his life in Jonesboro, and was of the Baptist Belief. In addition to his parents he was...

James A. Mcginnis

James A. Mcginnis

Nov 22, 2015

James A. McGinnis, 81, of Jonesboro passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2015. James was born in Swifton on February 20, 1934 to the late Bennie and Stella Henley McGinnis. He was a graduate from Egypt High School and he served our country with the US Army Air Corp. While serving our country with the US Army Air Corp,...

Bettye Woodruff

Bettye Woodruff

Nov 22, 2015

Bettye Woodruff, 85 of Jonesboro, or Ms. Bettye, as she was known to hundreds of people throughout Jonesboro, departed this life on November 22, 2015. Through her devotion to her family, church and community she will always be remembered for her kindness and service. After raising her five sons, she taught remedial reading in the Jonesboro School Systems for...

John Keith Clark

John Keith Clark

Nov 20, 2015

Keith Clark 53, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Friday November 20, 2015 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He was born in Sanford, North Carolina on July 16, 1962 to John and Alma Haymore Clark. Keith lived in Jonesboro most of his life and was a manager for Frolic Footwear and loved to go camping. He was of...

Candi Lynn Taylor

Candi Lynn Taylor

Nov 20, 2015

Candi Taylor, 42, of Jonesboro, died Friday, November 20, 2015 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was a life-long resident of the Jonesboro area and was of the Baptist belief. While in high school, Candi was a basketball player for Bay. She loved to spend time with her sisters, other family and friends. She was preceded in death by...

Ruth C. Zander

Ruth C. Zander

Nov 19, 2015

Ruth C. Zander, 95, of Jonesboro passed from this life Thursday, November 19, 2015 at Craighead Nursing Center. She was born October 16, 1920 in Butts, Missouri. Ruth lived in Jonesboro for 21 years, coming from Springfield Missouri. She was also a member of Fairview Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl E. Zander Jr.;...

Charles Alan Gulley

Charles Alan Gulley

Nov 18, 2015

Charles Alan Gulley, 57, of Jonesboro passed from this life on November 18, 2015 at the NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born in Paragould, Arkansas on July 31, 1958 to Cletus and Patricia Cook Gulley. Charles lived in Jonesboro most of his life and worked for Abilities Unlimited.He was of the Baptist belief. Charles was preceded in death...

Lana Kitova

Lana Kitova

Nov 18, 2015

Lana Kitova, 55, of Jonesboro died November 18, 2015 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born June 25, 1960 in Dushanbe, Tadjikistan. Lana was a highly decorated track and field athlete. She was a 10 year National Soviet Union. Lana was twice a European Champion of the 800 meter and had won the Student World...

Michael G. Watson

Michael G. Watson

Nov 15, 2015

Michael G. Watson, 61, of Jonesboro, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2015, at NEA Baptist Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Blytheville, Mike moved to Jonesboro in 1972 when he enrolled at Arkansas State University. Mike was a 1976 graduate of ASU and operated Mike Watson Rental Properties in Jonesboro. Mike worked several years in northeast Arkansas as a...

Marchetta Griffith

Marchetta Griffith

Nov 14, 2015

Marchetta Griffith, 83, of Jonesboro, went home to be with The Lord Saturday, November 14, 2015, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Born at Thola in Searcy County, Marchetta moved with her family to Bay in 1947. She married Lacy Griffith in 1952 and they lived several years in Blytheville before moving to Jonesboro in 1971. Marchetta...

Beachel Jeff Taylor

Beachel Jeff Taylor

Nov 12, 2015

Beachel Jeff Taylor, 82, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Thursday, November 12, 2015 in Tomball, Texas. He was born to the late Carson and Tennie Taylor in Jonesboro on July 28, 1933. Beachel served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a proud veteran. He was a member at Prospect Baptist Church and spent...

Mike Becker

Mike Becker

Nov 12, 2015

Michael Wayne Becker, 66, of Rogers passed away surrounded by family November 12, 2015. He was born December 2, 1948 to Frank and Geraldine Beaver Becker. He was preceded in death by his parents, Brothers: Patrick and Timothy. Survivors include his wife Brenda Armstrong Becker of the home. Son: Kevin Becker of Rogers, daughter Michele Whiteside of Rogers. Three...