Obituaries

Linda Gage

Jun 16, 2014

Linda Gage, 76, of Jonesboro, died Monday of natural causes at her home. Born in Providence in White County, Linda has lived in Jonesboro since the 1950s. She worked several years as a para-professional for the Jonesboro School District, assigned to Jonesboro High School, Annie Camp Junior High School and West Elementary School. Following retirement, she worked in day...

Rose Ella Casey

Jun 16, 2014

Rose Ella Casey, 59, of Searcy passed from this life on Monday at White County Medical Center. Born in Torrance, California, Rose lived in Lake City before moving to Searcy. Rose was preceded in death by her mother and her husband Mike Casey. Survivors include her son; Derek Casey. Daughters; Angelia Guthrie, Marcie Casey. Grandchildren; Michael Casey, Dawson Casey,...

Charles O. Ross

Jun 16, 2014

Charles O. Ross, 93, of Jonesboro died Monday June 16, 2014 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He was born in Marmaduke, Arkansas on June 4, 1921 to the late Charles Ira and Mamie Smith Ross. He had lived in Jonesboro most of his life and was a retired Jonesboro High School teacher, Founder and Director of the Cotton Bowl...

Joyce Vivian Busby

Jun 13, 2014

Joyce Vivian Busby, 68, of Jonesboro, died Friday at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. Born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, Joyce lived in Doniphan, Missouri, before moving to Jonesboro in 1973. She was a homemaker and a member of Grace Missionary Baptist Church where she was a Sunday school teacher for over 20 years. Joyce was a teacher in the...

Zoey Jane Carlow

Jun 13, 2014

Zoey Jane Carlow, two week old daughter of Raymond Carlow and Jackie Dorton of Jonesboro passed peacefully on Friday June 13, 2014 at NEA Baptist Hospital. During her two weeks here on earth she touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends. She was preceded in death by her maternal great grandparents, JC and Jane Hall;...

Jo Ann Grant

Jun 11, 2014

Jo Ann Grant, 74, of Normandy, MO formerly of Jonesboro died on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Normandy Nursing Center.

A graveside service will be Saturday morning at 11am in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery with Emerson Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.

Amy Suzanne Williams

Jun 10, 2014

Amy Suzanne Williams, 40, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She had lived her lifetime in Jonesboro. Amy was a special education clerk at Westside Schools. She was a Westside graduate and also graduated from Arkansas State University. She loved arts and crafts and enjoyed spending time with her family and grandkids around...

Sara Cook

Jun 8, 2014

Sara Cook, 59, of Jonesboro passed from this life on June 8, 2014 at her residence. She was born in Blytheville on July 20, 1954 to the late Omer and Elizabeth Riggs. Sara was a woman who loved the outdoors and is described as a woman that was full of energy and a mother to all. She is preceded...

Felicia Lynn Miller

Jun 8, 2014

Felicia Lynn Norman Miller 59, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2014. She was born in Trumann, AR 31 Dec 1954 to the late JR & Rochelle Norman of Bay. She is survived by her husband William (Bill) Miller, Step sons Eric & Marty Miller, Step Parents Byron & Ruth Griffey: Brothers &Spouses – Ronnie & Pat Norman; Nick &...

Tommy "Tom" Charles Sanford

Jun 5, 2014

Tommy “Tom” Charles Sanford, 74, of Jonesboro died Thursday, June 5, 2014 in a weather related injury received at his home.  He had lived in Jonesboro since 1973.  Tom was a member of Temple Baptist Church.  Tom retired as Corporal from the Jonesboro Police Department.  He also retired from Walmart and had worked at the convocation as security since...

Michael Louis "Mikey" Bowen

Jun 4, 2014

Michael Louis “Mikey” Bowen passed from this life June 4, 2014 in Jonesboro. Michael was born August 2, 1973 in Houston, TX to George and Carolyn Bowen. Michael spent the last 22 years residing in Jonesboro. As a young man, Michael enjoyed spending time watching monster trucks with his dad. As Michael got older, his love for racecars and...

Bobby Joe Pyburn

Jun 4, 2014

Bobby Joe Pyburn, 73 of Lester, passed from this life at his home Wednesday. He was born in Delaplaine to Raymon and Bertha Williams Pyburn. Bobby attended school in Dixie and worked for Coca-cola, Pepsi and Royal Crown soda. He was the owner and operator of Pyburn grocery in Lester since 1973. Bobby loved telling stories; singing and playing...

Ora Elizabeth Johnson

Jun 2, 2014

Ora Elizabeth Johnson, 93, of Jonesboro, died Monday, June 2, 2014 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Ora was born February 25, 1921 in Leachville to the late James and Susan Jones. Ora lived in Blytheville for almost 60 years before moving to Jonesboro nearly 3 years ago. She was of the Baptist belief. In addition to her parents Ora...

Rebecca Marie Edge

Jun 2, 2014

Rebecca Marie Edge, 65, of Jonesboro, died Monday, June 2, 2014 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She had lived in Jonesboro for one year, coming here from Imboden, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, R. L. and Sarah Jones. Survivors include her husband of 35 years, Joe, of the home; son, Thomas Edge, of Jonesboro; daughter,...

Billy D. Paden

Jun 2, 2014

Billy D. Paden, 80, of Jonesboro, died Monday, June 2, 2014, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Booneville, Mississippi, Billy lived in Memphis before moving to Bay in 1988 and then to Jonesboro in 1998. Billy was a professional truck driver and drove for the Dial Corporation for 28 years and was recognized for driving over...

Mollie Bess Rogers

Jun 1, 2014

Mollie Bess (Hansen) Rogers, 73, born November 18, 1940 to George and Lazelle Hansen, died Sunday, June 1, 2014 at her home. She retired from Bank of America. Mollie was a member of Temple Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, J. T. Rogers, Jr., and her father, George Hansen. Survivors include two daughters, Teressa Nichols...

Mary Magdalene Minton

Jun 1, 2014

Mary Magdalene Minton, 84, of Jonesboro died Sunday June 1, 2014 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born in Jonesboro on October 17, 1929 to the late Hubert and Myrtle Byrd Carter. Mary lived in Jonesboro her lifetime and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Order of...

Lesia Carol Hay

May 31, 2014

Lesia Carol Hay, 51, of Jonesboro, died Saturday of natural causes at her home. Lesia was born in Jonesboro and lived much of her life here. She was a Christian and worked several years for Heritage Corporation in Jonesboro before becoming disabled. While at Heritage, Lesia received many awards and citations for her work and assistance. Lesia was known...

Louie Joe Ulmer

May 31, 2014

Louie Joe Ulmer, 70, of Paragould passed from this life on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Louie was born on October 10, 1943 in Jonesboro to the late Thomas and Neva Ulmer. After high school he joined the United States Air Force, where he achieved the rank of Senior Master Sergeant. After several years of...

Judy P. Collins

May 29, 2014

Judy P. Collins, age 61, of Jonesboro passed from this life Thursday morning at her home. She was a lifetime resident of Jonesboro and a member of Cash Assembly of God church. Judy is preceded in death by her father, Odell Jones. Survivors include her loving husband of 42 years, Danny Collins of the home; 1 son, Scotty Lee...