Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Richard Monroe Stewart
Nov 12, 2015
Richard Monroe Stewart, age 76, passed from this life Thursday, November 12, 2015 at his home. He was born July 24, 1939 to Elliott Stewart and Mae Belle Stewart in Lake City, Arkansas. Richard was self employed with his business, Stewart Automotive Parts. He was a member of Prospect Baptist Church. He enjoyed the senior citizens and loved going...
Lois Gibson
Nov 12, 2015
Lois Gibson, 91, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Thursday, November 12, 2015. She was born to the late Jefferson and Rado Leach in Trumann on February 10, 1924. Lois was a dedicated homemaker, loved her family and was dedicated to her faith. She was a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses. In addition to her parents, Lois is preceded...
Noel Jett Hill
Nov 9, 2015
Noel Jett Hill, 46, of Jonesboro passed away on November 9, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Ada Dee Jett Hill. He is survived by his loving brother John Hill of Jonesboro; one son Drew Hill and his wife Amber of Oklahoma; one daughter, Brianna Hill of Tennessee; and a host of other family...
Larry Carter Price
Nov 9, 2015
Larry Carter Price, 68, of Jonesboro died Monday, November 9, 2015. He was born March 17, 1947 in McGehee to the late Luther and Ruby Price. Larry was of the Baptist belief. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Larry was employed through Bob Robinson’s Commercial Flooring. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy...
Glenn Qualls
Nov 9, 2015
Glenn Qualls, 80, of Lake City passed from this life Monday, November 9, 2015 of injuries from a car accident that happened September 10, 2015. He was born May 24, 1935 at Lake City to the late Austin and Effie Qualls. Glenn spent his entire life living there in Lake City where he also graduated from Lake City High...
Naomi Mae Marlin
Nov 8, 2015
Naomi Mae Marlin, 85, of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday, November 8, 2015 at the Craighead County Nursing Center. She was born June 14, 1930 in Walnut Ridge to the late William “Willie” and Muncie Smith. Naomi was a member of the Walnut Street Baptist Church. She enjoyed being a member of the choir and loved spending time...
Barbara Keller
Nov 8, 2015
Barbara Ann O’Daniel Keller passed away on November 8, 2015 after an amazing 76-year life—made all the more so by the countless ways her life touched those around her. Growing up in Bay, Arkansas, she was the only girl in a family of boys, which meant she was blessed with incredible fortitude, humor, and sass. Barbara was also fearless....
James Stanley Gray
Nov 7, 2015
James Stanley Gray, 88 of Jonesboro went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. James had lived in Jonesboro for over 61 years after moving here from Imboden. He was a member of the Walnut Street Baptist Church since 1954. He loved his church and his...
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