Obituaries

Tim Ballentine

Tim Ballentine

Feb 18, 2016

Tim Ballentine, 60, of Brookland passed from this life on February 18, 2016 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born in Hayti, Missouri to Buck and Edith Ballentine on December 31, 1955. Tim was not only known as a big man, but for his big heart and sense of humor. He was an electrician and enjoyed hunting and...

Jimmy Lewis

Jimmy Lewis

Feb 18, 2016

Jimmy Lewis James Richard Lewis Jr., 44, of Jonesboro died Saturday June 18, 2016 at his home. He was born February 22, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois to James and Barbara Lewis, but lived in Jonesboro for the last 42 years. Survivors include his parents, a sister, Lisa Ann, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was the oldest Duchenne...

Tommy L. Bradford

Tommy L. Bradford

Feb 16, 2016

Tommy L. Bradford, 61, of Jonesboro passed from this life February 16, 2016 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born December 26, 1954 in Austin, Texas to the late Robert and Ora Dee Bradford. Tommy grew up in Meridian, Mississippi before moving to Jonesboro to work for Northeast Arkansas Glass Inc. (Ditta Inc.). He loved to go camping,...

Randle Lee Woolem

Randle Lee Woolem

Feb 13, 2016

Randle Lee Woolem, 95, of Lake City, died Saturday, February 13, 2016 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He was born in New Madrid, Missouri on October 15, 1920 to the late Bernard and Sarah Weatherly Woolem. Randle had lived in Lake City since 1995, moving there from St. Louis. He was a retired metal fabricator for Cable Powers Company...

Ronald "Hoss" Bradley

Ronald "Hoss" Bradley

Feb 12, 2016

Ronald “Hoss” Bradley, 41, of Jonesboro died Friday, February 12, 2016 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He had lived in Jonesboro for the past 30 years. Hoss was a prospect for the True Warriors Motorcycle Club. He loved motorcycles, fishing, helping others and spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter, father, step-dad...

Stacey L. Griffin

Stacey L. Griffin

Feb 12, 2016

TO VIEW PRIVATE LIVE WEBCAST CLICK HERE Stacey L. Griffin 41, of Jonesboro, AR passed away Friday, February 12, 2016. Stacey was born on April 21, 1974 in Chicago, Illinois to her loving parents Marilyn Griffin and Donald Graham. Stacey moved from Chicago, Illinois in 1997 with her two children Emanuel and Emonie Allen to Jonesboro, Ar...

Mamie Marie Delbridge

Mamie Marie Delbridge

Feb 11, 2016

Mamie Marie Delbridge, 90, of Jonesboro passed away at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House with her family by her side. Mamie was born on September 5, 1925 in Leachville to the late Roland B. and Lela Bell Creason Williams. She lived most of her life in the Popular Corner area between Leachville and Manila. She and her...

Mary Sue Beckham

Mary Sue Beckham

Feb 11, 2016

Mary Sue Beckham, 96, of Jonesboro passed from this life Thursday, February 11, 2016 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born November 13, 1919 in Maynard, Arkansas to the late Earl and Ella Maynard Richardson. Mary Sue taught school in Arkansas and Texas for 42 years. She inspired many young people to value their education....

D.L. Vancleve

D.L. Vancleve

Feb 9, 2016

D.L. Van Cleve, 94, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Affectionately referred to as “Van”, he was born in Blytheville, Arkansas on July 19, 1921, and was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro. He enlisted into the U.S. Army and served his country with the 153rd Infantry in the Aleutian...

Agnes Sumner Stewart

Agnes Sumner Stewart

Feb 6, 2016

Agnes Sumner Stewart, 96, of Jonesboro, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016, at St. Elizabeth's Place in Jonesboro. Agnes was born in Luray, Tennessee, on October 19, 1919 and grew up in Marianna, Arkansas. She lived many years in Grenada, Mississippi before moving to Jonesboro 35 years ago. While living in Grenada, Agnes operated the Now and Then Shop...

Connie Sue Baney

Connie Sue Baney

Feb 5, 2016

Connie Sue Baney, 64, of Jonesboro passed from this life Friday February 5, 2016 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was born April 18, 1951 in Caraway, Arkansas to Harold and Laura Bell Bond. Connie has resided in Jonesboro. She was also of the Baptist belief. Connie was a beautician and loved her profession as well as her customers....

Andrew Tyler Duncan

Andrew Tyler Duncan

Feb 5, 2016

Andrew Tyler Duncan, 31, of Boulder, Colorado, died Friday, February 5, 2016. He had lived most of his life in the Jonesboro area before moving to Colorado three years ago. Drew was a member of Walnut Street Baptist Church. He graduated from Jonesboro High School in 2002 and had attended the University of Arkansas. Drew had a passion for...

Buddy Kisling

Buddy Kisling

Feb 5, 2016

Buddy Kisling, 79, of Jonesboro, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2016, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Buddy was born near Egypt to the late Fred and Pearl Kisling and lived much of his life in Jonesboro. He was retired from City Water and Light with 31 years of service and was a U.S. Army veteran....

Mary Jane Peace

Mary Jane Peace

Feb 4, 2016

Mary Jane (Massanelli) Peace, 72, went to be with her heavenly father on Thursday, February 4, 2016, passing peacefully at her home surrounded by her family and close friends after a 2 year battle with Ovarian Cancer. A lifelong resident of Jonesboro, she was born to Mike and Adele Massanellli on September 9th, 1943. She was a lifetime member...

Ralph C. Degolyer

Ralph C. Degolyer

Feb 3, 2016

Ralph C. DeGolyer, 85, of Monette, died Wednesday, February 3, 2016, his residence. He had lived in Northeast Arkansas since 1981. Ralph was of the Seventh-Day Adventist belief. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a previous nursing home administrator in Indiana for many years. He retired from the Jonesboro Human Development...

Anna Lee Henthorne Sante

Anna Lee Henthorne Sante

Feb 3, 2016

Mrs. Anna Lee Henthorne Sante, 82, of Jonesboro departed this life on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born November 07, 1933 in Neelyville, Missouri to the late Mr. & Mrs. Ralph and Bessie Henthorne. Mr. and Mrs. Henthorne were married December 02, 1930 at Piggott, AR. The family of eight...

Geraldine Wright

Geraldine Wright

Feb 3, 2016

Geraldine (Covey) Caldwell Wright died peacefully on February 3, 2016, surrounded by her loving family after a long and valiant struggle with advanced dementia. Geraldine was born August 31st, 1929 in Lester Arkansas to John and Alma (Parker) Covey. Nicknamed “Scrap” at an early age due to her fiery nature, she was a force of nature growing up in...

Margie Hawkins

Margie Hawkins

Feb 1, 2016

Margie Jean Hawkins, 85, of Jonesboro passed from this life on February 1, 2016 at the Craighead Nursing Center. She was born in Leachville, Arkansas on June 3, 1930 to the late Newt and Myrtle Vastbinder Dunigan. Margie had lived in Jonesboro since 1952, moving here from Manila and Milligan Ridge area. She was a retired nurse’s aid for...

Nora Ladell Edwards

Nora Ladell Edwards

Feb 1, 2016

Nora Ladell Edwards, of Jonesboro, passed away at the age of 82 on February 1, 2016 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House following a lengthy illness. She was a devout Christian and a member of Walnut Street Baptist Church in Jonesboro. Nora moved to Blytheville, AR from Mendenhall, MS in 1979 and has resided in Jonesboro for...

Jack L. Gockel

Jack L. Gockel

Feb 1, 2016

Jack Gockel, 65, of Jonesboro passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016 at NEA Baptist Hospital. Jack was born on July 6, 1950 in Cape Girardeau, MO to the late Joe and Aredah Harvell Gockel. He lived most of his life in the Cape Girardeau area before moving to Jonesboro 18 years ago. He worked as a Buyer for...