Obituaries

Jan 19, 2015

Susan Marie Sellers, 47, of Jonesboro, passed from this life Monday, January 19, 2015 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born May 24, 1967 in Popular Bluff, Missouri to Douglas and Olive Foster. Susan lived most of her life in Jonesboro and was a Christian. She loved going to auctions, flea markets and yard sales. Susan was known...

Jan 19, 2015

Danny White, 51, of Bay died on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was preceded in death by parents, Jimmy and Wanda White; sister, Tammy Sue White. He survived by brother, David White of Harrison; nephew, Lee White of Conway; niece, Brittany White of Russellville; and a host of friends and family. A Visitation will be...

Jan 17, 2015

James “Jim” L. Kimberling, 67, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He graduated from Weiner High School in 1966 and attended the College of the Ozarks on a basketball scholarship. He entered the US Army in 1968 where he completed his basics in Fort Campbell, Kentucky and was stationed in Germany....

Jan 17, 2015

Charlotte Claudine Prince, 66 of Jonesboro, passed from this life Saturday, January 17, 2015 at NEA Baptist Hospital. Charlotte was born in Harlingen, Texas to Charles and Mildred Pierson Catchings. She is preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, and her ex-husband. She loved to cook and care for her children. Survivors include 2 sons, Lee Prince of...

Jan 16, 2015

Alberta Kelly, 98, of Jonesboro died Friday January 16, 2015 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was born in Greenfield, Indiana on July 24, 1916 to the late Bert and Cleyo Breese Kimmick. She had lived in Jonesboro since 1972, moving here from Indiana. Alberta was a homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church. In addition...

Jan 15, 2015

Dorothy Louise Henry, 71, of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015, at St. Bernards Medical Center. Born in Caraway, Dorothy lived most of her life in Jonesboro. She was retired from General Electric in Jonesboro where she worked for 32 years. Dorothy was a member of Greensboro Road Church of Christ and was an avid fan of the...

Jan 15, 2015

Johnny Reed, 53, of Bay passed from this life Thursday, January 15, 2015 at his home. Johnny was born in Jonesboro on May 9, 1961 to Kenneth and Shelby Reed. He was a graduate of Bay High School. Johnny lived in Bay most of his life and was of the Baptist Belief. He loved working on cars, drag racing,...

Jan 15, 2015

Robert “Bob” Guertin, 75, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at his residence. He was born on October 26, 1938 in Kankakee, Illinois to the late Edmund and Eunice Guertin. Bob owned OTR Tire in Crystal Lake, Illinois for eighteen years. He moved to Jonesboro in 2001 and started to work at Raben Tire....

Jan 14, 2015

Lorene W. Lamkin, 83, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She had lived all of her life in Craighead County and was a member of the Refuge Baptist Church. Lorene retired from Hytrol Conveyor Company and enjoyed making crafts for Hope Circle. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Jan 13, 2015

Brenda McMeans, 64, Jonesboro died on Monday, January 13, 2015 at her residence. She was born on January 11, 1951 in Jonesboro to the late JD and Pearl Bounds Thomas. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and she was of the Baptist Belief. Her fun loving sense of humor, and the love for her family will be missed...

Jan 13, 2015

Laverne Parrish, 76, of Jonesboro passed from this life Tuesday, January 13 at her home. She was born July 31, 1938 in Doniphan, MO to the late Henry and Ella Holland Helms. She spent most of her life residing in Jonesboro. Laverne was also a long time member of the Nettleton Church of Christ and recently the Brookland church...

Jan 13, 2015

Jimmy Lee King, 55, of Steele MO passed away at his residence on January 13, 2015.

Jimmy was born on March 6, 1959 in Paragould, AR.  He was an Army Brat and lived in several location and states throughout his youth.  He loved traveling to new locations and enjoyed moving every to two to four years.  Jimmy...

Jan 13, 2015

Jimmy “Jim” Leroy Mullins, 70, of Bono passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at St. Bernards Medical Center with his family by his side. Jimmy was born on March 13, 1944 in Hergett to the late Bill and Bessie Enlow Mullins. He lived all of his life in the Bono area, and he was a previous member of...

Jan 12, 2015

Harding, Rickey Don, 59, of Peck, KS, passed away on Mon. Jan. 12. He was born in Jonesboro, AR on Aug. 5, 1955. Rickey was raised in Lake City, AR. After graduating, he immediately joined the Air Force, where he retired after 22 years, from McConnell. He received numerous medals and accommodations. Rickey also retired from Lear Jet. He...

Jan 12, 2015

Alberta Walden Jones, 94, passed away on January 12, 2015 at her daughter’s home in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on June 27, 1920 in Memphis, TN to Joseph and Birdie Brown Walden. Alberta grew up in Memphis. She attended Snowden High School in Memphis. She began work for Sears Roebuck and worked there for over eight years. She...

Jan 11, 2015

Alice Louise Mullins Hollingsworth (January 18, 1928 – January 11, 2015) Alice Louise Mullins Hollingsworth, 86, of Jonesboro, formally of Blytheville, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015 at NEA Baptist in Jonesboro. She was born on January 18, 1928 in Yarbro. She was the daughter of the late Herbert and Dollie Mullins. While living most of her life in...

Jan 11, 2015

Lowell Thomas Price, age 70, of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday, January 11, 2015 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born on January 4, 1945 to Orville Howard Price, Sr. and Gracie Hedger Price in Brookland, AR. He was a tool & die maker and had worked at Delta Consolidated Industeries. Lowell was a veteran of the...

Jan 10, 2015

James Alvin Ballard, 66, of Jonesboro passed away on January 10, 2015 at his residence. He was born on January 25, 1948 in Jonesboro. James is a graduate of Nettleton High School class of 1966 and was a member of Nettleton Baptist Church. He was an avid hunter who found great joy in the woods. Alvin was preceded in...

Jan 9, 2015

Edra Elizabeth Hanks Nix, 93, of Jonesboro, went to her heavenly Father on Friday, January 9, 2015 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was born May 30, 1921 in Jonesboro to Charlie and Bertha (Knight) Hanks. She was an accomplished seamstress. She owned Little Additions Children’s Clothing in the 1980’s where she created many pageant dresses. She was the...

Jan 9, 2015

Ronald Robert Ragsdale, 72, of Jonesboro passed from this life January 9, 2015 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Ronnie was born April 3, 1942 in Rockford, Ill to the late James and Eva Ragsdale. He spent his childhood in California. He lived in Lake City most of his adult life. Ronnie was employed at FMC, Colson, Fairbanks Morse, Singer,...