Obituaries

Robert Brannon Sloan Sr.

Jul 20, 2014

JONESBORO -- Robert Brannon Sloan Sr., 80, of Jonesboro, died Sunday, July 20, 2014, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Bob was born in Jonesboro on November 8, 1933. His lifelong interests included music, specifically jazz piano, and sports, especially tennis and golf. He is survived by his daughter Melissa Griffy and her husband Tim Griffy of...

Lowell Wayne King

Jul 19, 2014

Lowell Wayne King, 65, of Jonesboro, went to be with the Lord on July 19, 2014 in the presence of his loving family at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Lowell was born on August 26, 1948 to Donald and Shirley King of Jonesboro. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Garry King Sr., Allan King,...

Shirley Ann Montgomery

Jul 16, 2014

Shirley Ann Montgomery, 79, of Jonesboro passed away on July 16, 2014 at NEA Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, WA “Tony” Montgomery; one son, William Wayne Montgomery. She is survived by two daughters, Tami Montgomery Sales of Jonesboro and Carrie Bailey of Memphis; two grandsons, Wes and Grant Bailey of Memphis; two great grandchildren; two...

Sirvillar "Sue" Pyle

Jul 15, 2014

Sirvillar ‘Sue’ Josephine Goodon Pyle passed peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, July 15, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born in 1932 in Jonesboro, AR, Sue assumed responsibility of her household at only eight years old, as her mother fell ill. By 8th grade, Sue quit school to raise her younger brothers, Ernie and...

Marty C. Walpole

Jul 15, 2014

Marty C. Walpole, 62, of Bono passed from this life Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at Nea Baptist Memorial Hospital. Marty was born September 23, 1951 to Paul and Betty Walpole in Hayti, MO. He had spent the last 48 years residing in Bono before coming from Greenville; Ms. Marty was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Marty...

Gary Hatcher

Jul 13, 2014

Gary Hatcher, 56, of Paragould died Sunday, July 13, 2014 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Emerson Funeral Home.

Ruth Swinney Bratten

Jul 12, 2014

Ruth Swinney Bratten, 70, of Jonesboro, AR, left her earthly family and earthly home to take residence at her eternal home with her heavenly family on July 12, 2014, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House surrounded by her family. Ruth was born January 21, 1944, in Blytheville, AR to the Reverend Stanley Clarence (S.C.) Swinney and Nella...

Jimmy Hensley

Jul 7, 2014

Jimmy Ross Hansley, 64, of Jonesboro passed from this life on July 7, 2014 at NEA Baptist Hospital surrounded by friends. He was born in Newport to the late Ross and Florine Hensley on September 20, 1949. Jimmy retired from the U.S. Navy in 1991. He was a Navy Seal during the Vietnam War, first Gulf War, Operation Nifty...

Nelma H. Barnhill

Jul 7, 2014

Nelma (Pauline) Barnhill, 88, of Jonesboro, died Monday at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Nelma was born in Jonesboro and lived in Bay before moving back to Jonesboro in 1965. She was a retired bookkeeper for Ben Honeycutt's Rainbow Auto Auction and was of the Baptist belief. Nelma was a member of the Order of Eastern Star...

James J. Kimbrough, Jr.

Jul 6, 2014

James J. Kimbrough, Jr., 76 of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday at St. Bernards Medical Center. Coming from Batesville, James spent most of his life in Jonesboro. James loved to read, watch westerns, hunt and fish, garden and bowling. James was a fan of the Razorbacks and the St. Louis Cardinals. He was a member of the Valley...

Mary Magdaline Woodard

Jul 3, 2014

Mary Magdaline Woodard, 77, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, July 03, 2014 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born at Newport and lived her lifetime in Jonesboro. Mary was a 1957 Nettleton graduate. She was a Certified Nurse’s Assistant for over 35 years and retired from Skilcare. Mary was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church....

Toni Davidson

Jul 1, 2014

Toni Young Davidson, 90, led a long and productive life. A native Oklahoman, she grew up with a love of the outdoors, dogs, horses and birds. All of which contributed to the themes and motifs of her extensive art portfolio. Toni's body of art work spanned her decades, serving as a focus of her persona. She achieved renown as...

George Daugherty

Jun 30, 2014

George Daugherty, 85, of Jonesboro died Monday, June 30, 2014 at his home. He had lived most of his life in the Jonesboro area. George was a founding member and a deacon for North Main Baptist Church. He was owner and operator of George’s Sales and known for his many business ventures. He was preceded in death by his...

Robert (Bob) Pressly

Jun 28, 2014

Robert (Bob) Pressly, 78, of Jonesboro died Saturday June 28, at Jonesboro Healthcare Center. He was born in Dallas, Texas on November 16, 1935 to the late Alfred and Mable Pressly. He had lived in Jonesboro for 10 years moving here from Chicago. He worked in the steel tubing industry and also was partner of the Triple FM Radio...

Troy Lee Reeves

Jun 28, 2014

Troy Lee Reeves, 80, of Jonesboro passed from this life surrounded by his family on Saturday June 28, 2014 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born in Alicia, Arkansas on September 10, 1933 to the late Earl and Alis Hardin Reeves. He had lived in Jonesboro for 51 years and was of the Church of...

Howard Cook Jr.

Jun 27, 2014

Howard Cook Jr., 80, of Jonesboro passed away on Friday, June 27, 2014 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Howard was born on July 11, 1933 in Paragould to the late Daniel Howard and Ola Mae Pressley Cook. A Korean War veteran, he joined the U.S. Navy in 1950 before graduating high school. He received his GED degree after his...

Charles Ray Maynard

Jun 27, 2014

Charles Ray Maynard, 67, of Jonesboro died Friday, June 27, 2014 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Charles was born on September 23, 1946 in Marked Tree to the late Willie and Lucille Maynard. Charles was of the Baptist belief. He enjoyed playing Golf and loved to fish. Charles also was very committed to raising money for...

Jerry Boyce Garland

Jun 26, 2014

Jerry Boyce Garland, 74, of Jonesboro, died Thursday evening at St. Bernards Medical Center. Born in the Balch community of Jackson County, Jerry lived in Chicago from 1962 until 1970 when he moved to Jonesboro. He was a member of the Teamsters Union for 25 years and was a driver for Jones Truck Lines until they closed. Jerry operated...

Jack Booth Simpson

Jun 26, 2014

Jack Booth Simpson, newborn son to Joe and Andrea Simpson was born into heaven on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, John Vaden. Survivors, in addition to his parents are paternal grandparents, Brenda Booth of Manila; William and Debbie Simpson of Caraway; maternal grandparents, Rocky and Rose Smith of...

Dr. Owen H. Clopton

Jun 24, 2014

Dr. O.H. Clopton, Jr., 81, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at St Bernards Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Dr. Clopton was born February 19, 1933, in Marmaduke, Arkansas, to Olinda Miller Clopton and Dr. Owen Hobson Clopton, Sr. He was a graduate of Rector Public Schools, Murray State University, and the University of Arkansas Medical...