Obituaries

Julia Ann "Judy" Belk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Betty Charlene Tiley Miles

Betty Charlene Tiley Miles

Dec 20, 2014

Betty Charlene Tiley Miles of Jonesboro passed away December 20, 2014, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House at the age of 86. She was born June 8, 1928, to Charles and Maxine Tiley of Trumann. Betty grew up in Trumann and graduated from Trumann High School. After high school, Betty completed her nursing degree and began a career...

Betty Jean Tidwell-Gibson

Betty Jean Tidwell-Gibson

Dec 20, 2014

Betty Jean Tidwell Gibson, 80, of Jonesboro passed from this life Saturday December 20, 2014 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born April 13, 1934 in Jonesboro to the late Henry and Odell Tidwell. Betty spent her entire life residing here in Jonesboro where she was of the Baptist belief. Betty was a retiree from the Craighead County...

Gene May

Gene May

Dec 18, 2014

Mr. Richard Argene "Gene" May, son of the late W. F. "Bid" and Essie Newsom May of Walcott was born February 4, 1925 and departed this life December 18, 2014 surrounded by his family and close friends. Gene married Carma Dean Carney of Dexter, Missouri, March 26, 1946 and the couple enjoyed 68 years together. During his working years,...

Bill Richerson

Bill Richerson

Dec 18, 2014

Bill Richerson, 75, of Jonesboro died Thursday, December 18, 2014 at his home. He had lived in Jonesboro for 40 years, moving here from Chicago. Bill was a member of North Main Baptist Church. He retired from Arkansas Glass Company. Bill was a great dad, loving husband and loved to fish. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

William "Bill" G. Tarpley

William "Bill" G. Tarpley

Dec 17, 2014

William G. "Bill" Tarpley, Jr., 65, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at NEA Baptist Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Forrest City, Bill was a 1967 graduate of Little Rock Central High School. He moved to Jonesboro and was a graduate of Arkansas State University with a BS degree in Business Administration. He was a retired outside...

William "Bill" D. Sykes

William "Bill" D. Sykes

Dec 16, 2014

William “Bill” D. Sykes, 81, of Jonesboro passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born February 10, 1933, in Jacksonville, Florida, to the late Taft D. and Louia B, Sykes. He was in his first semester at University of Tennessee when his unit of the Navy was activated during the Korean War....

Andrew Glenn Lewallen

Andrew Glenn Lewallen

Dec 13, 2014

Andrew Glenn Lewallen, 30, of Hayti, Missouri, died Saturday, December 13, 2014 at the Pemiscott Memorial Hospital. He had lived in Hayti for the past five years, moving there from Blytheville. Andrew was preceded in death by his grandfather, Gary D. Fronabarger. Survivors include his mother, Karen Tomaszewicz of Blytheville, father, Larry Lewallen of Dublin, Georgia and Barbara Lewallen...

Peggy Freeman

Peggy Freeman

Dec 13, 2014

Peggy Freeman, 74, of Jonesboro, formerly of Bay, passed from this life Saturday, December 13, 2014 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Peggy was born in Jonesboro to the late Milas and Louise Gulley on April 9, 1940. She had an in home day care for many years before co-owning Raggedy Ann Day Care in Bay. Peggy was a member...