Obituaries

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...