Obituaries

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...

Teresa Sue Bollinger

Nov 5, 2015

Teresa Sue Bollinger, 60, of Monette died on November 5, 2015 at her residence. Arrangements will be announced by Emerson Funeral Home.

Sylar Hill & Dawson Popejoy

Nov 4, 2015

Sylar Christopher Hill, 3 and Dawson Creed Popejoy, 1 loving brothers entered into heaven together on November 4, 2015 at their residence in Jonesboro. Sylar was born on December 17, 2011 and Dawson was born on August 10, 2014 to Dustin Hill and Carlene Popejoy in Jonesboro. They were loving brothers that most always could put a smile on their...

Dr. James A. Hutchison

Nov 3, 2015

Dr. James A. Hutchison, 85, of Jonesboro passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at St. Bernards Medical Center. James was born in Salina, KS on January 28, 1930 to the late Harry and Edith Hutchison. After High School he joined the U.S. Army where he served in the Korean War. After the War he went on to earn...

Shirley Jean Smith

Nov 2, 2015

Shirley Jean Smith, 73, of Jonesboro passed on to her next life with Jesus Monday, November 2, 2015 at Craighead Nursing Center. Shirley was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro with her devoted husband of 53 years, Bob Smith. After a 30 year career as a dental assistant for 4 dentists in Jonesboro, she had retired to spend time with...

Lorene Lynn

Oct 30, 2015

Lorene Lynn, 67, of Jacksonville, formerly of Bono, passed away Friday, October 30, 2015, at Baptist Memorial Medical Center in Little Rock. Born in Newport, Lorene grew up in Swifton and lived many years in Bono before moving to Jacksonville earlier this year. She was a homemaker and attended the United Methodist Church. Lorene was preceded in death by...

Stephen "Woody" Mitchell Wood

Oct 30, 2015

Stephen “Woody” Mitchell Wood, 54, of Jonesboro passed from this life Friday, October 30, 2015 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born March 10, 1961 in Jonesboro. Stephen was preceded in death by his mother, Patsy Ann Wood. Survivors include his son, Cooper Shane Sutton; daughter, Kaileigh Sutton; father, Ray Wood; brother, Robbie Wood; two sisters, Patti Johnson,...

Bill Stone

Oct 30, 2015

Bill Stone, age 92 of Bay, passed from this life Friday, October 30, 2015 at his home. He was born January 7, 1923 to William Herald Stone and Gladys Isbell Stone of Bay. He was a lifetime resident of Bay and a charter member of Bay United Methodist Church. He was a farmer all of his life. Bill was...

Doris Louise Colbert

Oct 30, 2015

Doris Louise Colbert, 84, of Lake City, died Friday, October 30, 2015 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She had lived most of her life in Northeast Arkansas. She loved working in her yard and in her flower garden. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and seven brothers and sisters. Survivors include her...

William "Bill" Gibson

Oct 29, 2015

William L. “Bill” Gibson, 73, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He was born in Jonesboro on January 17, 1942 to Claude and Dorothy Gibson. Bill graduated from Valley View High School in 1959 and married his wife, Jeanette in 1961. He graduated from Central Baptist College and was...