Obituaries

Mary B. Lunsford

Mary B. Lunsford

Nov 13, 2014

Mary B. Lunsford, 78, of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014, at her home of natural causes. Born in Portageville, Missouri, Mary lived in rural Monette, Corning and Brookland before moving to Jonesboro in 1967. She worked 5 years for St. Bernards Regional Medical Center and 18 years for Methodist Hospital of Jonesboro before retiring in 2001. Mary...

Betty "Sue" Fugatt

Betty "Sue" Fugatt

Nov 13, 2014

Betty “Sue” Fugatt, 85, of Jonesboro passed from this life Thursday, November 13, 2014 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Sue was born January 28, 1929 to the late WW and Willie (McDaniel) Hufstedler in Attica. She loved basketball and especially her Memphis Grizzlies. Sue also loved spending time with her nieces and nephews. In addition to...

Phillip Bollinger

Phillip Bollinger

Nov 12, 2014

Phillip Bollinger, 30, of Jonesboro died Wednesday November 12, 2014 at his home. He was born in Blytheville, Arkansas on February 26, 1984 to Tim and Terri Holsclaw Bollinger. Phillip had lived in Jonesboro for 26 years, moving here from Manila. He was a computer technician for the City of Jonesboro. He loved his kids,enjoyed family, UFC and fishing....

Virgil T. Lammers Sr.

Virgil T. Lammers Sr.

Nov 11, 2014

Virgil Thomas Lammers Sr., 87, of Jonesboro passed from this life on November 11, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 16, 1927 in Beebe to the late Herman and Lou Ella Lammers. Virgil served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, he was stationed on the USS Springfield and USS Astoria. He was a member...

Rickey E. Jones

Rickey E. Jones

Nov 11, 2014

Rickey E. Jones, 64, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. A lifetime resident of Jonesboro, he retired from the Jonesboro Police Department. Rick was of the Baptist Belief. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Debra Mallott; brother, Michael Jones. Survivors include his wife, Linda Jones; son,...

Dores L. Griffin

Dores L. Griffin

Nov 10, 2014

Dores L. Griffin, 87 of Jonesboro, passed from this earth Monday at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Born to Ben and Dona Hamilton Griffin in Jonesboro, he lived here all his life. Dores was a member of the First Baptist Church, farmer and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was an avid Cardinal and Razorback fan...

Jaxton Alexander Groff

Jaxton Alexander Groff

Nov 10, 2014

Jaxton Alexander Groff, newborn son of Ryan Groff and Josslyn Irvin met his Heavenly Father on his date of birth, Monday, November 10, 2014 at NEA Baptist Hospital. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandparents, Glen and Kelly Irvin of Jonesboro; paternal grandparents, Steve Groff of Wimauma, Florida and Janet Groff of Springfield, Tennessee;...

Dathel Griffin-Lee

Dathel Griffin-Lee

Nov 9, 2014

Dathel Griffin-Lee, 83, of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday, November 9, 2014 at her home surrounded by family. Dathel was born June 5, 1931 in Osceola to the late Joseph and Ethel Griffin. She spent most of her life residing in the Jonesboro area where she was also of the Christian faith. Dathel was such a wonderful woman...

Malana A. (Duffel) Mackey

Malana A. (Duffel) Mackey

Nov 8, 2014

Malana A. (Duffel) Mackey, 89 years old, passed away at her home Saturday, November 8, 2014. She was born in Rector, AR on October 2, 1925 to Charlie and Pearl (Tyler) Duffel. At the age of 6, the family relocated to Jonesboro. Malana was retired from Citizens Bank after 27 years as an accountant. She was an active member...

Leonard Alvin Lingenfelter

Leonard Alvin Lingenfelter

Nov 7, 2014

Retired pastor Leonard Alvin Lingenfelter, 81, Jonesboro passed from this life Friday, November 7, 2014 at Craighead nursing center in Jonesboro. Leonard was born October 15, 1933 to the late Luther and Verna Lingenfelter here in Jonesboro. He spent the majority of his life residing in Jonesboro where he was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Leonard also served...

Ann Maynard

Ann Maynard

Nov 5, 2014

To view webcast click HERE. Ann Maynard passed from this life to her heavenly home on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family and friends. Ann is survived by her husband of 24 years, Troy Maynard; her four children, Glen (Rhonda) McKay of Batesville, Regina McKay, Shelby (Ben) Knight, both of Jonesboro...

Lee David

Lee David

Nov 4, 2014

Lee David, 89, of Caraway passed from this life on November 4, 2014. She was born on September 22, 1925 in Bunny, Arkansas to the late Robert and Sophia Meurer. Lee spent her whole life in Caraway, Arkansas and was a member of the Caraway United Methodist Church. She loved her family and was an avid Bridge player. Lee...

Linda Darlene Holford

Linda Darlene Holford

Nov 4, 2014

Linda Darlene Holford, 67, Jonesboro, passed away on Tuesday at her residence. Linda was born on September 12, 1947 to the late Donald and Wanda Holford. Linda was a loving person that never met a stranger. She loved visiting with her family and friends, and she especially loved to be around children. She had several hobbies that included collecting...

Frances Galante

Frances Galante

Nov 4, 2014

Frances Galante, 96, of Jonesboro passed away on November 4, 2014 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born in Ney York, Ney York on June 21, 1918 to the late Frank and Fannie Liamari. She had lived in Jonesboro for 17 years, moving here from Whitestone, New York. She worked as a seamstress for 20...

Betty Teeter Sloan

Betty Teeter Sloan

Nov 4, 2014

JONESBORO -- Betty Teeter Sloan packed multiple careers into one extraordinary lifetime. Mother of six. Influential community leader. Hall of Fame farm manager. Nana. Mrs. Sloan, 91, died Tuesday, November 4, 2014, at her Jonesboro home surrounded by family and caregivers. She was often called Jonesboro's unofficial Goodwill Ambassador and delighted in introducing the city to others, whether through...

Larry Dale Smith

Larry Dale Smith

Oct 31, 2014

Larry Dale Smith, 56, of Trumann passed away on Friday, October 31, 2014 at Arlington Cove Healthcare Facility in Trumann. He is survived by three brothers, D.C. Smith of Lake Providence, LA, Gerald Smith of Harrisburg, and Ray Smith of Morrilton; two sisters, Joann Angel of Yuma, AZ, and Elaine Brecheen of Trumann; and a host of other family...

Anna Louise Hanusowski

Anna Louise Hanusowski

Oct 30, 2014

Anna Louise Hanusowski, 82, departed this life Thursday, October 30, 2014 at her residence. She was born in Bay, Arkansas on November 10, 1931 to the late Louis and Leona Kitterman Turner. She had lived in Jonesboro since 1968, moving here from Bay. She was a homemaker and a member of the Broadway Baptist Church. In addition to her...

E.S. Cockrum Jr.

E.S. Cockrum Jr.

Oct 30, 2014

E.S. Cockrum Jr., 86, of Jonesboro passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. E.S. was born on September 20, 1928 in Lunsford to the late Edison Stanford and Mary Mable Swindle Cockrum. He served our country with the U.S. Army during the World War II and Korean War. He retired with...

Tommy Delane Wileman

Tommy Delane Wileman

Oct 27, 2014

Tommy Delane Wileman, 77, of Bay passed from this life Monday, October 28, 2014 at his home surrounded by family. He was born September 10, 1937 in Bay to the late Harley and Zelma Wileman. Tommy was a lifelong resident of Bay where he was a member of Bay First Baptist Church. He was such a hard working man...

Linda Nicholson Dacus

Linda Nicholson Dacus

Oct 27, 2014

Linda Nicholson Dacus, 76, of rural Jonesboro, passed away Monday at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Born in Craighead County near Schugtown, Linda grew up in the Paragould area and following high school graduation moved to St. Louis for a few years. She moved back to Paragould where she lived many years before moving to the Jonesboro...