Obituaries
John E. Rudeen
Jan 7, 2015
John E. Rudeen, 62, of Jonesboro died at St. Bernards Medical Center on January 7, 2015. He work for Securitas Security Company, and he loved watching action movies. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by one daughter, Tammy Scott and her two sons, Brandon and Matthew Scott all of Jonesboro; and a host other...
Glenn Formon
Jan 6, 2015
Glenn Formon, 74, of Lake City passed away on Tuesday January 6, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He was born in Milligan Ridge, Arkansas on August 9, 1940 to the late James and Hallie Cope Formon. He had lived in Lake City, since 1983, moving there from Jonesboro. He was Owner/Operator of I.D. Industrial Service for 26 years, where...
Shirley Ann Pruitt Wright
Jan 6, 2015
Shirley Ann Pruitt Wright, 68, of Trumann passed from this life Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Shirley was born May 26, 1946 to the late Oscar and Clara Pruitt in Beebe. She was a member of the Providence Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by 3...
Bess Nichols
Jan 4, 2015
Bess Nichols, 82, of Jonesboro formerly of Monroe, LA passed away Sunday, January 4, 2015 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. Bess was born in Ouachita, Arkansas on September 9, 1932 to the late Cleo F. and Mamye Walker Brazeale. She lived most of her life in Monroe, LA before moving to Jonesboro in 2013. She was a member of...
Samuel J. "Sammy" Pinkston
Jan 3, 2015
Samuel Joseph "Sammy" Pinkston, 17, of rural Jonesboro, died Saturday evening from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle accident near Jonesboro. Sammy was a native and life-long resident of Jonesboro. He was a senior at Valley View High School where he was a member of the National Honor Society and the Art Club. Sammy was also a member of Southwest...
Dorothy Jean "Tuff" Berry
Jan 2, 2015
Dorothy Jean “Tuff” Berry, 81, of Bono died Friday, January 2, 2015 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She had lived most of her life in Bono. Tuff was a great and loving mother and an excellent cook. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Darrell Berry of the home; daughters, Deborah...
Austin Croom
Jan 1, 2015
Austin Croom, 86, of Jonesboro died Thursday January 1, 2015 at the NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born in Strawberry on April 18, 1928 to the late Luther and Donna Highbarger Croom. He had lived in Jonesboro since 1980 and was a machinist for 30 years and also worked for Jonesboro Termite and Pest Control for 25 years. Austin...
Lawrence "Sam" Hill
Jan 1, 2015
Lawrence “Sam” Hill, 48, of Jonesboro passed away January 1, 2015 at his home. Sam was born in St. Louis on March 30, 1966 to the late G.W. and Eveline Hill. He was of the Baptist belief. Sam loved spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed family BBQs, fishing and shooting guns. In addition to his parents, Sam...
Julia Ann "Judy" Belk
Jan 1, 2015
A Celebration of Life Service will be held for Julia Ann “Judy” Green Belk at First United Methodist Church of Jonesboro on Sunday, January 4th at 3:00pm in the sanctuary. Judy passed from this life on New Year’s Day surrounded by close family and a dedicated nursing staff at Phil and Flo Jones Hospice. She was buried at a...
Calvin Williams
Dec 28, 2014
Calvin Williams, 54, of Jonesboro passed from this life on December 28, 2014 at his residence. He was born on April 18, 1960 to Jim and Loretta Williams in Riverside, California. Calvin grew up in Knobel, Arkansas and graduated in 1978 from Knobel High School. He started his nursing career while working for both NEA and St. Bernards for...
Tressie Harriet Steiling
Dec 27, 2014
Tressie Harriet (Booker) Steiling, (92), of Jonesboro, AR (formerly of West Memphis, AR) died at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro on December 27, 2014. A graveside service will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Waynesville, Illinois on January 10, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. She is survived by a daughter, Kathy Early (Curtis) of Holiday Island, AR; two sons, Kevin Gene Steiling...
Shirley M. Mcglaughlin
Dec 26, 2014
Shirley McGlaughlin, 82, of Jonesboro, passed away Friday, December 26, 2014, in the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Born in Dyersburg, Tennessee, Shirley moved with her family to Jonesboro in 1962. She was a retired sales manager in the home fashions department of Sears in Jonesboro. Shirley was a member of the Baptist Church and was preceded in...
Kenneth Joe Burns
Dec 25, 2014
Kenneth Joe Burns, 86, of rural Walnut Ridge, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014, at his home of natural causes. Born near Melbourne in Izard County, Joe lived most of his life in Lawrence County. He was a farmer and a carpenter and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. In his younger days Joe enjoyed playing baseball...
Jerry D. Schisler
Dec 24, 2014
Jerry D. Schisler, 71, of Jonesboro died at his home on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 morning. He was a life-time resident of Jonesboro and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He owned and operated Jerry Schisler’s Auto World. He was an avid duck hunter and fisherman. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bob...
Louell Davis
Dec 24, 2014
Louell Davis, 83 of Lake City, passed from this life Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at her home. She was born in Monette, January 1, 1931 to Elmer and Myrtle Parker Patterson. Louell was a housewife who took care of her family, loved to cook, garden, quilt and especially work crossword puzzles. She was a member of Black Oak Assembly...
Warren (Butch) Irwin I
Dec 24, 2014
Warren (Butch) Irwin I, 62, of Jonesboro died Wednesday December 24, 2014 at St. Bernard’s Hospital. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 9, 1952 to the late James and Ida Mae Irwin Sr. Warren had lived in Jonesboro since 1991, moving here from Joliet, Illinois. Beloved husband, father, and mentor to friends and family. Warren was a...
Irene Eaton Harbin
Dec 24, 2014
Irene Eaton Harbin, 75, of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Irene was born in Nobel, Arkansas on March 26, 1939 to the late Oatis and Elsie Eaton. She lived in Jonesboro most of her life and was of the Baptist belief. Irene worked many years for St....
Arthur "Art" Lee Ray
Dec 24, 2014
Arthur Lee (Art) Ray was a kind, loving man and a good friend, a great father and the "Best Pa Ever!" Admired by many for his strength, courage, and his charming, friendly personality, he could always put a smile on anyone’s face. After battling cancer for five months, he passed away at home on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at...
Martha Ann Painter
Dec 23, 2014
Martha Ann Painter, 77, of Jonesboro, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2014. She was preceded in death by 2 sons: Robert Lee Painter Sr. of Jonesboro, George W. Painter Jr. of Pelion, SC, and a great grandson; Braden Lee Painter. Martha was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with family. She leaves behind her husband of 58 years George...
Patsy Ann Hottel
Dec 21, 2014
Patsy Ann Hottel, 81, of Edgemont, Arkansas, died Sunday, December 21, 2014 at her home. She had lived in Edgemont for 35 years, moving there from Jonesboro. Patsy was a member of the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. She loved gardening, fishing and her dog, Daisy. Patsy at one time owned and operated a craft store. She was preceded...
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