Obituaries
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...
Kyle Gipson
May 23, 2015
Kyle Gipson, 29, of Jonesboro went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 23, 2015, in Jonesboro. Kyle was born in Jonesboro on November 1, 1985, and he lived all his life in the Jonesboro area. He loved being outdoors, and he especially loved to go hunting and fishing with his brother. He loved his niece...
Jim Copeland
May 21, 2015
Jim Copeland, 72, of Trumann passed from this life on Thursday, May 21, 2015. He was born in Jonesboro on November 15, 1942 to the late Alfred and Cleffie Mae Copeland. Jim was a member of the Nettleton Masonic Lodge #657 and the Shriners. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and drag racing. Jim is preceded in death by his parents;...
Veronica Jean Rechin
May 21, 2015
Veronica Rechin, 51, of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2015, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Veronica was born in Florida, and lived in Little Rock before moving to Jonesboro 15 years ago. She enjoyed working in her vegetable and flower gardens, and grooming animals. She was preceded in death by her parents: John and Alma...
Charles "Bo" Ray Bohannan
May 18, 2015
Charles Ray “Bo” Bohannan, 53, of rural Walnut Ridge area battle with cancer came to an end on May 18, 2015. Bo was born January 30, 1962 in Shreveport, LA to Nelson and Sarah Bohannan. Bo worked many years as a truck driver. He collected and loved bald eagles and going fishing. Bo was an avid LSU and Saints...
Terri L. Nelson
May 18, 2015
Terri L. Bounds Nelson, 59, of Jonesboro passed away Monday, May 18, 2015 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Terri was born on October 25, 1955 to Tom and Florence Rush Bounds in Pocahontas. She was a graduating member of the Westside class of 1974, and was still a dear friend to many of her classmates. She was a loving...
Michael M Parsons
May 17, 2015
Michael Parsons, age 64, of Bono, died Sunday at his home. He lived most of his life in Illinois and lived in Bono for over a year. He was a contractor. Mr. Parsons is preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Katie Farmer Parsons and sister Gwendolyn Loucks. Survivors include three sons, Michael Parsons (Hope) of Jonesboro, Jason...
Gracie C Privett
May 17, 2015
Gracie C. Privett, 64, of Trumann, died Sunday, May 17, 2015 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. She had lived in Trumann for the past seven years, moving there from Marked Tree. She was a cosmetologist for over 30 years and also taught cosmetology classes at Delta Vo-Tech. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Edward...
William "Bill" R. Clark
May 17, 2015
William R. “Bill” Clark, 87, of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday, May 17, 2015 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born in Jonesboro, February 15, 1928 to the late Floyd and Greta Clark. Bill lived his entire life residing here in Jonesboro while also being a long time member of First Baptist Church. Bill was such an...
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