Obituaries

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 &...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

May 29, 2014

Ronald Wayne Boatman, 48, of Caraway passed away on May 29, 2014 at the Med in Memphis, TN surround by his family.

Ronald was born on Novmeber 27, 1965 in Manila to Asa and Anita Williams Boatman.  He lived all his life in the Caraway area, and was a member of the Caraway United Methodist Church.    He...

May 27, 2014

Maj. James Edward Wright (US Army Ret), 80, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, May 27, 2014, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Born in North Little Rock on February 19, 1934, to Charles Herbert and Lois Alene Shive Wright, James was a 1951 graduate of North Little Rock High School, entering the Army on June 4, 1951, at age...

May 27, 2014

Edna Mae Howle Minga, 99, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, May 27, 2014, at St. Elizabeth's Place in Jonesboro. Edna was born July 4, 1914, in Charleston, Mississippi, in Talahatchie County to John Acy Howle and Sallie Elizabeth Holland Howle. Edna grew up in Mississippi. She lived in Tyronza and Lake City before moving to the Prospect community in Jonesboro...

May 26, 2014

Mary C Epps, 89, of Paragould was called home on Monday, May 26, 2014. She was born in Spring Valley Illinois to Joseph and Anna Rolando on March 2, 1925. She was preceded in death by her parents; Husband, Elbert Epps; Son, Joseph Epps; Sister, Connie Porter; Great grandson, Travis Strugala. Mary is survived by her two daughters; Mary...

May 25, 2014

Johanna Wewers Corvin passed from this life Sunday, May 25, 2014 at her home in Dayton, TN. Johanna was born October 6, 1922 to the late Henry and Mary Deuerling Wewers in Scranton, AR. She spent most of her married life in Helena and Jonesboro, AR before moving to Dayton, TN. She was a member of St. Marys in...

May 24, 2014

The Reverend William C. “Dick” Haltom, age 81, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born January 29, 1933 to Clyde and Jessie (Findley) Haltom. The service of Celebration of his life will begin Saturday, May 31, 2014 at eleven o’clock in the Jonesboro First United...

May 24, 2014

Loretta Campbell, age 66 of Jonesboro, passed from this life Saturday at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born in Jonesboro to the late Glen and Virginia Swan Bowers. Loretta loved western movies and fishing. She was a Baptist. Loretta is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Jerry; son, Thomas and brother Glen. Survivors include 3 sons, Jerry...

May 23, 2014

Billy Edgar Arnold, 84, was called by his Lord on May 23, 2014. Bill was born on April 28, 1930, in Jasper, Texas, to John and Gertrude Arnold. He graduated from High School in Hermitage, Arkansas in 1947. Bill was inducted into the Army on March 15, 1951, at Camden, Arkansas, and served his country bravely as a combat...