Obituaries
Michael Holcomb
Jun 4, 2015
Michael Holcomb, 33, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, June 4, 2015. He was a life-long resident of Jonesboro and was of the Baptist belief. Michael was a welder at Best Manufacturing. He loved to fish and spending time with his two sons. Survivors include his sons, Michael Kyland Holcomb of Broomfield Colorado; Ethan Dale Holcomb of Jonesboro; parents, Rick and...
Gary Dale Turman
Jun 3, 2015
Gary Dale Turman, 68, of Jonesboro passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Gary was born on March 5, 1947 in Bay to the late Donald and Pearl Hill Turman. He lived all his life in NE Arkansas, and he was a member of the Bay United Methodist Church. He loved to watch Cardinal...
Carl E. Haynes
Jun 3, 2015
Carl Haynes, 67, of Jonesboro died Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at his home. He was born November 28, 1947 to the late Leroy and Wilda Haynes in Wynne, Arkansas. He was a member of the Ephesus Church of God. In addition to his parents Carl was preceded in death by 1 brother, George Haynes and 1 sister, Wilma Emmel....
Linda Furnish
Jun 3, 2015
Linda Furnish 69, of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at Nea Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born November 1, 1945 to the late Merl and Mary Sheppard in Covington, Kentucky. Linda has lived in Jonesboro for the past 25 years coming from Latonia, Kentucky. She attended the South Caraway Baptist Church. In addition to her...
Margaret Davis Conrad
Jun 3, 2015
Margaret Davis Conrad, 85, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at Jonesboro Health and Rehab Center. Born in Carthage, Mississippi, Margaret moved to Jonesboro at an early age and lived most of her life here. She worked for Frolic Footwear over 30 years and was a member of Nettleton Baptist Church where she was a member of...
Bobby L. Nall
Jun 3, 2015
Bobby L. Nall, 81, of Jonesboro passed from this life June 3, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, TN. He was born April 27, 1934 in Caraway to the late Gerald and Katheryn Nall. Bobby spent most of his adult life residing in St. Joseph, LA before coming to Jonesboro in 2001. He was also a member of...
Claire P. Nix
Jun 2, 2015
Claire Parker Nix of Jonesboro passed away Tuesday, June 2nd at the age of 67. The daughter of Judge Olan and Anita Parker, she spent most of her life in her beloved hometown. She graduated from Jonesboro High School, and received a bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University and a master’s degree from Arkansas State University. She spent twenty-eight years...
Hal Bridger
Jun 2, 2015
Hal Bridger, 65, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. Hal was born in Jonesboro on June 15, 1949 to Hal and Flossie Bridger. He lived in Jonesboro his entire life and owned Bridger Heat and Air Mobile. Hal enjoyed hunting, fishing and working in the garden. He is preceded...
Norma Lee Taylor
Jun 2, 2015
Norma Taylor, 88, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at her residence after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Joseph C. Taylor. Norma Lee is survived by two daughters: Julie Simpson of Jonesboro, Kim Norvell and husband, Tom, of Nashville, Tennessee and one son, J. Mark Taylor and...
William (Bill) Hosman
Jun 2, 2015
William “Bill” Hosman, departed this life June 2, 2015, in Jonesboro at the age of 80.He was born July 11, 1934 in Annieville, Arkansas to the late E.B. “Buck” and Lela Privett Hosman. Most of his life was spent as a businessman in Hardy. Bill’s childhood was spent in Weona, Arkansas. He served in the U.S. Air Force. He...
Diana Kay Rhoads
May 30, 2015
Diana Kay Rhoads, 61, passed from this life Saturday, May 30, 2015 at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was born March 11, 1954 in Benton Harbor, MI. She was raised in Trumann and graduated from Trumann High School and later went on to graduate from cosmetology school. Diana was a faithful member of Alsup Baptist Church and was very active...
Mary Culbreath
May 28, 2015
Mary June Culbreath, 90, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Thursday, May 28, 2015. She was born in Rosedale, Indiana on November 30, 1924. Mary retired from General Electric and was a member of Nettleton Church of Christ. She played basketball for Lake City High School and still loved to watch sports later in life. Mary especially enjoyed...
Deborah Jean White
May 27, 2015
Deborah Jean White, 61, of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at her home surrounded by family. She was born March 27, 1954 in Memphis, TN to Ira and Robbie Weaver. Deborah resided in Jonesboro since 1988 after coming from Memphis, TN. She is also of the Christian belief. Deborah loved playing Bingo and going to...
Garry Michael Turman
May 27, 2015
Garry M. Turman, 69, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at his home. He had lived his life in Jonesboro and attended the Nettleton Baptist Church. Garry was the former owner and operator of Mr. Trophy and Engraving and the T-shirt Gallery. He served his country in the US Army National Guard 875 Engineer Battalion for 16 years....
Bonnie Baker
May 26, 2015
Bonnie Baker, 71, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born in Jonesboro on August 14, 1943 to Herman and Leotha Fuller. Throughout her life, Bonnie found joy and happiness in all she did. She was devoted to those she loved, especially the love of...
Walter Ray Tallent
May 26, 2015
Walter Ray Tallent, 73, of Lake City died May 26, 2015 at N.E.A. Baptist. He was born October 3, 1941 in Louden, TN to the late William and Willie Maye Tallent. Walter had a great love for music and was a singer/musician throughout his life. He was a wonderful father and grandfather and was loved by many. He is...
Noah Daniel Walker
May 25, 2015
Noah Daniel Walker, 19, of Jonesboro died Monday, May 25, 2015. He had lived his entire life in Jonesboro and was of the Methodist belief. Noah excelled as an artist and would give his friends and relatives drawings and paintings he designed for each individual person. He had a natural ability for music; he played the guitar like a...
Peggy Price
May 25, 2015
Peggy Price, 66, of Jonesboro died Monday, May 25, 2015 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro and was of the Baptist belief. Peggy was preceded in death by a son, Charles Price; her father, E.E. Bond; and a daughter in law, Rose Price. Survivors include her husband of 48 years,...
Michael Tzuoh-Liang Hong
May 24, 2015
Michael Tzuoh-Liang Hong, MD, 46, of Jonesboro passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at NEA Baptist Hospital, surrounded by his family. Michael was born in Taipei, Taiwan and has lived in Jonesboro since 1998. He served the community of Jonesboro as a beloved and dedicated obstetrician/gynecologist at NEA Baptist Women’s Clinic and Hospital. He loved to run,...
Thomas Leon Zemery
May 23, 2015
Thomas Leon Zemery, 71, of Cash, died Saturday, May 23, 2015, at his home. Thomas was born in Viola to Vowell and Juanita Griggs Zemery. He lived near Lake City for several years before moving to Cash 10 years ago. Thomas married the love of his life, Geneva Newton, on December 6, 1963, and they were married 51 years...
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