Obituaries

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...

May 21, 2014

Kathy Kee, 64, of Jonesboro died Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She had lived in Jonesboro for the past 46 years, moving here from Swifton. Kathy was of the Baptist belief. She retired as a RN from St. Bernard’s and had also taught at North School. Kathy was preceded in death by her father and...

May 19, 2014

J.T. Berg, 86, of Jonesboro died Monday May 19, 2014 at the Craighead County Nursing Center. He was born in Lake City, Arkansas on May 16, 1928 to the late Frank and Ruth Lumsden Berg. J.T. had lived in Jonesboro most of his life and was a member of Central Baptist Church. He was the owner/operator of Berg Auto...

May 18, 2014

Molly Evans, 78, of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday, May 18, 2014 at her home. Molly was born in Decatur, Alabama on August 18, 1935 to the late Earnest and Katherine Tunstill. She had lived in California and Arkansas both for over 30 years. Molly was of the Baptist belief. She loved flowers, gardening, drawing, and crocheting. Molly...

May 17, 2014

Sammie E. Noell, 88, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the King's Daughters and Son's Home in Bartlett, Tennessee. Born in Trumann, Sammie lived most of his life in Jonesboro. He was a retired commercial painter and was a U.S. Navy veteran of W.W. II. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and many outdoor activities including time at the...

May 16, 2014

Mauriece Taylor, 94, of Jonesboro went to be with the Lord on Friday May 16, 2014 at her home. She was born in Jonesboro on November 14, 1919 to the late Roy and Ethel Patterson Fuller. She had lived in Jonesboro since1972 moving back from California. She work as a research and development for General Electric and was of...

May 16, 2014

Jayden Faith Mabe of Bono was born into Heaven on May 16, 2014 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She is survived by her parents, Joshua Mabe and Andrea Mason of Bono; maternal grandparents, Bert and Wanda Mason; uncle and aunt, David and Kandice Junkersfeld; cousins, Shayla, Konner, Ja’Cobe Junkersfeld; and a host of other family and friends. Graveside services...

May 16, 2014

Sam Shinault, 67, of Lepanto formerly of Jonesboro, died Friday, May 16, 2014, at St. Bernards Medical Center. Born in Dell, Arkansas, Sam lived in Aurora, Illinois from 1965-1971 before moving to Jonesboro. He lived in Jonesboro before moving to Lepanto in 2001. Sam was a firefighter for the Jonesboro Fire Department where he served 25 years, retiring in...

May 16, 2014

Paul “Chuck” D. Gambill, 51, of Jonesboro passed away of natural causes at his residence on Friday, May 16, 2014. Paul was born on November 11, 1962 in Jonesboro to the late Charley and Hazel Harris Gambill. He lived all his life in the Jonesboro area. He was a member of the graduating class of 1980 from Jonesboro High...

May 15, 2014

Donna Turner, 66, of Jonesboro passed from this life on May 15, 2014 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born on January 18, 1948 in Rockford, Illinois to the late Cletice and Hazel Templeman. Donna lived in Jonesboro for the past 8 years, coming from Pocahontas. She was of the Baptist belief. She is preceded...