Obituaries

Matthew Tyler Middleton

Matthew Tyler Middleton

Dec 13, 2014

Matthew Tyler Middleton, 28, of Jonesboro, died Saturday evening in Paragould from injuries sustained in a car accident. A native and life-long resident of Jonesboro, Matthew was a medical engineer for NEA Baptist Medical Center in Jonesboro. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, hunting and target shooting. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He simply never met...

Gary Dale Gilley

Gary Dale Gilley

Dec 12, 2014

Gary Dale Gilley, 66, of Lake City, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, December 12, 2014. He died at the Elvis Presley Trauma Center in Memphis from injuries sustained in the house explosion on November 29, 2014, near Lake City. Gary was born September 21, 1948, to E.D. and Marie Copeland Gilley. He had lived most...

Marcus D. Ford

Marcus D. Ford

Dec 11, 2014

Marcus (Marc) Dwayne Ford, of Bono, Arkansas, left his earthly home at 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2014, at the age of 41 at UAMS Medical Center in Little Rock. He was surrounded by his loving family. Marc was preceded in death by his grandparents, J.R. and Ophelia Ford, 2 uncles: Cloyce Cline and Stanley Cline and his...

Glenn Eaton

Glenn Eaton

Dec 10, 2014

Glenn Eaton, 49, of Lake City, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at the Elvis Presley Trauma Center in Memphis. He has lived in Lake City for 30 years, moving there from Marked Tree. Glenn was a member of the Bethabara Baptist Church. He had worked on the Cobb Farms for 16...

Evadee Finley

Evadee Finley

Dec 10, 2014

Evadee Finley, 94, of Jonesboro passed from this life on December 10, 2014. She was born near Enola, Arkansas on March 17, 1920 to the late Lee and Annie Casey. Evadee was a member of the congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Jonesboro. She loved to cook, make quilts, and anything she could for her family. Evadee was a hard...

Bruce Hazelwood

Bruce Hazelwood

Dec 10, 2014

Bruce Hazelwood, 70, of Horseshoe Bend died Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Bruce was born in Lake City on September 14, 1944 to the late Leo and Rene Hazelwood. He was of the Baptist Belief. Bruce loved photography and landscaping. He was known for being a ham radio operator and door knocker. In addition to...

George Thomas Preasmeyer

George Thomas Preasmeyer

Dec 8, 2014

George T. Preasmeyer, 51, Jonesboro died on Monday, December 8, 2014 at his residence. George was born on October 23, 1962 to the late William and Barbara Winterstein Preasmeyer Sr. in Nuremberg, Germany. He was a fun loving brother and uncle that loved to watch Cardinal baseball, fishing, and traveling to Flea markets in the area. He worked for...

Mildred Geneva Whitley

Mildred Geneva Whitley

Dec 8, 2014

Mildred Geneva Whitley, 85, of Bono passed from this life on Monday, December 8, 2014 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. Mildred was born on August 30, 1929 in Rosie, Arkansas to Virgil and Lettie Hayes. She was a member of Apple Hill Church of Christ. She enjoyed spending time with her family, planting flowers and gardening, and she...

Neal John Sisson

Neal John Sisson

Dec 7, 2014

Neal John Sisson, 65, of Paragould died Saturday December 7, 2014 at his home. He was born in Sterling, Illinois on November 11, 1949 to Delbert and Alberta Sisson Sr. Neal had lived in Paragould for 10 years, moving there from Jonesboro. He was a retired Vietnam Army Veteran and also of the Baptist belief. Neal was preceded in...

Jonny A Clark

Jonny A Clark

Dec 7, 2014

Jonny A. Clark, 58 of Jonesboro, passed from this life Sunday, December 7, 2014 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Jonny was born in St. Petersburg, FL to John and Adriane Vanholtun Keele March 25, 1956 and lived there before moving to Jonesboro. She enjoyed taking care of her cats and dogs and loved reading and working puzzles. She is...

Chad Edward Sisson

Chad Edward Sisson

Dec 7, 2014

Chad Edward Sisson, 42, of Paragould died Saturday December 7, 2014 at his home. He was born on September 12, 1972 to Neal John and Sandra Sisson. Chad had lived in Paragould for 3 years, moving there from Bay. He was a salesman and of the Pentecostal belief. Chad was preceded in death by his Parents; Neal John Sisson...

William Jennings

William Jennings

Dec 6, 2014

William Jennings, 60, of Jonesboro passed from this life of December 6, 2014 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born on January 9, 1954 in Pocahontas to the late James and Syble Jennings. William has lived in northeast Arkansas his entire life and is of the Baptist belief. He loved his family, hunting, and antique...

Paula Sue Lincoln Gragg

Paula Sue Lincoln Gragg

Dec 3, 2014

To View Webcast Click Here: Paula Sue Lincoln Gragg, 53, of Jonesboro, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She has lived in Jonesboro since 1981, moving here from Maynard. Paula was a woman of truly genuine faith; her life’s work was helping others and...

Deborah Owens Gilley

Deborah Owens Gilley

Nov 29, 2014

Deborah Owens Gilley, 64, of rural Lake City, died Saturday afternoon in a home accident. Born in Jonesboro, Deborah lived all of her life in the Lake City area and was a member of the Lake City High School Class of 1968. She was a homemaker and a member of the Bethabara Baptist Church where she served as church...

Slade Owens Gilley

Slade Owens Gilley

Nov 29, 2014

Slade Owens Gilley, 11, of rural Lake City, died in a home accident on Saturday, November 29, 2014. Slade was born in Jonesboro and lived in the Lake City area all of his life. He was a 5th grader at Riverside West Elementary School where he was a member of the basketball and baseball teams. Slade was a member...

Leonard Browning

Leonard Browning

Nov 28, 2014

Leonard Harold Browning, 81, of Jonesboro went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 28, 2014 at his home surrounded by family. He was born to the late Jimmie and Gladys Browning on May 26, 1933 in Bono, Arkansas. Leonard accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior during his recent stay in the hospital. He spent 68...

Charles Franklin Falls

Charles Franklin Falls

Nov 27, 2014

Charles Franklin "Frank" Falls, Jr. 80, of Jonesboro, has gone to that big fishing hole in the sky. Frank passed away on 11/27/2014 at St. Bernard's Hospital Center in Jonesboro. Frank graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1953, lettering in basketball, baseball, football, and track. After graduating from high school, Frank was recruited to the Ban Johnson semi-pro baseball...

Jeanne Rosita Monet

Jeanne Rosita Monet

Nov 24, 2014

Jeanne Rosita Monet, 64, of Jonesboro was born on October 6, 1950 and entered into eternal rest at her residence on Monday, November 24, 2014. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her devoted cousin/sister Rosita T. Richardson, forever indebted cousins Donna Lloyd, Aaron Richardson, Melanie Richardson Knight, and Peteh Haroon, loyal Aunt Pauline G. Clifton, and loving godson...

Doris (Bradley) Hanson

Doris (Bradley) Hanson

Nov 23, 2014

Doris (Bradley) Hanson, 84 of Jonesboro, passed away on November 23, 2014. She was a retired food manager from Jackson Mental Health Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Hanson; son, Randy Hanson; parents, Mr. & Mrs. J.W. Bradley; mother & father in law, Mr. & Mrs. Aubrey Hanson; four sisters and two brothers. Survivors include...

William "Willy" Buazard

William "Willy" Buazard

Nov 22, 2014

William “Willy” Buazard, 60, of Bono, died Saturday, November 22, 2014 at his home. He loved playing with his granddaughter, “Sugar Bug”. He also loved hunting, fishing, and playing his guitar and singing. Willy was honored to serve in the US Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his son, Seth Buazard, mother, Bessie...