Obituaries
Jess G. Sailor
Sep 2, 2013
Jesse Garland Sailor, 87, of Jonesboro, died Monday, September 2, 2013, at St. Bernards Medical Center. Born in Egypt, Arkansas, Jesse lived in Detroit and Grand Rapids, Michigan from 1951-1971 before moving to Jonesboro. He and his wife were the owner and operators of Court Square Restaurant in Jonesboro from 1971-1985. They also operated Holiday Restaurant on Gee Street....
Charles Lee James
Aug 31, 2013
Charles Lee James, 72, of Jonesboro died Saturday at Woodbriar Nursing Home in Harrisburg. Charles James was born to the late Leonard and Lillian James in Craighead County. He worked as a supervisor for General Motors for 35 years, and was partners in upscale men’s store in Fairfax, MO. After retirement he moved back to Jonesboro to be near...
Penny Jane Gibson
Aug 31, 2013
Penny Gibson, 45, of Jonesboro died August 31, 2013 in Baxter County. Penny was born January 30, 1968 in Memphis, TN to Larry Hamblen and Virginia Cooksey Hamblen. She lived in Jonesboro for the last 21 years, and worked as a carrier for the United States Postal Service. She was an outstanding mother and loved everyone she met. Her...
Patsy Ann Wood
Aug 30, 2013
Patsy Ann Wood, 78, of Jonesboro died Friday, August 30, 2013 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. Patsy was born November 22, 1934 to the late Charles and Pauline Hansen in Jonesboro. She was a graduated of Valley View high School, and Arkansas State University where she got her degree in nursing. Throughout her years of working...
William Danny Watson
Aug 30, 2013
William “Danny” Watson, 64, of Cabot died Friday August 30, 2013 at the St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock. Danny was born In Newport, AR on January 10, 1949 to Wiley and Lorene McGonigal Watson. He had lived in Cabot for 28 years moving there from Hoxie, AR. He was a Farm Supply Marketing Director, member of Mt. Carmel...
Larry Jewel Davidson
Aug 27, 2013
Larry “Fuzz” Jewel Davidson, 65, of Jonesboro died early yesterday morning at his home. He was born to Tommy and Juanita Davidson in Clarkton, Missouri. He is preceded in death by his parents and younger brother James. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Suzette Futrell Davidson and one daughter, April Estrada, both of Jonesboro. One sister,...
Michael Bruce Edmiston
Aug 26, 2013
Michael Bruce Edmiston, age 63, of Jonesboro died at his residence Monday. He was born in East St. Louis, Illinois and spent most of his life in Jonesboro. Michael loved spending time with his grandbabies. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and playing on the computer. Michael is preceded in death by his father, Elsworth Edmiston, his first wife, Linda...
Brenda Joyce Johnson
Aug 26, 2013
Brenda J. Johnson, 64 of Jonesboro died Wednesday at Twin Oaks Health and Rehab Center. Brenda was born December 3, 1948 to the late Johnnie and Rosie Kirksey in Jonesboro. She was a loving lady, and she loved to cook. She lived most of her in the Jonesboro area, and was of the Baptist belief. In addition to her...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Pierce
Aug 26, 2013
Mrs. Jacqueline “Jackie” Pierce of Jonesboro, was born in rural Jonesboro on May 2, 1922 to Russell and Retha Smith. They moved to Sioux City, Iowa, her father’s home place when she was a little baby. Jacqueline had three brothers, Russell, Robert and Alfred Smith who all preceded her in death. Retha brought her children back to Jonesboro in...
Tonny Ray "Butcher" Cooksey
Aug 24, 2013
Tonny Ray “Butcher” Cooksey, 56 of Bono, died Saturday, August 24, 2013 at his home. He had lived his entire life in the Jonesboro area. Tonny was of the Baptist belief. He was an avid hunter and a fishing enthusiast. Tonny was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Jo Cooksey and his brother, Steven Allen Cooksey. Survivors include...
Danny Allen Mangrum
Aug 23, 2013
Danny A. Mangrum, 62, of Jonesboro died Friday, August 23, 2013 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He lived in Trumann prior to moving to Jonesboro ten years ago. Danny was of the Christian belief. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cora and Elvis Mangrum; son, Travis Mangrum; grandson, Keygan Mangrum; brothers, Johnny Mangrum, Jimmy Mangrum, and Ed...
Dora Bea Rogers
Aug 23, 2013
Dora Bea Rogers, age 79 , of Jonesboro passed from this life Friday, August 23, 2013 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Born in Monette, she spent most of her life in Jonesboro. Dora Bea was a homemaker, mother and loving wife to her husband Dr. James Rogers. She was a member of Southwest Church of Christ,...
Patricia Sue Reeves
Aug 22, 2013
Patricia Sue Reeves, 72, of Lake City, died Thursday, August 22, 2013 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was a life-long resident of the Lake City/Jonesboro area. Sue was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Mary Jean Ollis and her twin sister, Patsy Lou Howle. Survivors include her husband, John L. Reeves; daughters, Laura Cremeens (Don); Linda...
Martha Pearline Combs
Aug 21, 2013
Martha Pearline Combs, 80, of Jonesboro died Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was a lifetime resident of Jonesboro and was a member of the County Line Church of Christ. Pearline was preceded in death by her son, Carl Wayne Combs; brother, James Martin; sister, Faye Greenfield; grandchildren, Jeremy Combs and Tammy...
Midge Wilson
Aug 18, 2013
Midge Wilson, 91, of Jonesboro died Sunday, August 18, 2013 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. Midge was born March 25, 1922 to the late Sigle and Thana Ford in Fisher, Arkansas. She was a loyal military wife that moved around to various places from Japan, California, Ohio, and back to Arkansas over her husband’s military career....
Charles Elmo Russell
Aug 17, 2013
Charles Elmo Russell, 83, of Jonesboro died August 17, 2013 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born in Bay, Arkansas on December 6, 1929 to Brodie and Etta Russell. Charles had lived in Jonesboro most of his life and was a retired auto sale parts man. He was a member of the Stone Street First...
Dr. Lawrence Albright Mink, Ph.D
Aug 17, 2013
Dr. Lawrence Albright Mink, 76, of Jonesboro, passed away August 17, 2013. Born November 10, 1936 in Birmingham, Alabama, he was the son of James Ottis Mink and Aldis Albright Mink. He attended North Carolina State University where he earned his Ph.D. in physics. Coming to Jonesboro, he taught physics, computer science and astronomy at Arkansas State University from...
Donna Mae Cornelison
Aug 17, 2013
Donna Mae Cornelison, age 64 went to be with God Saturday, August 17 at her home in Jonesboro. Born January 5, 1949, she is survived by one son, Rodney Allen Cornelison, of the home; brother Jimmy Rowland of Jonesboro; her uncle M.G. Burton and aunt Wanda Burton of Athens, Texas; and many close friends. She was preceded in death...
Christine White
Aug 16, 2013
Christine White, 81, of Jonesboro, passed away Friday, August 16, 2013, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. Born in Lake City, Christine lived much of her life in Jonesboro. She was a homemaker and was retired from General Electric in Jonesboro. She was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church and enjoyed yard work and flower gardening. Christine was...
Jerry Don Bogard
Aug 16, 2013
Jerry Don Bogard, age 56, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away Friday, August 16 in Jonesboro, after a 6 year battle with Prostate Cancer. Jerry was born on December 11, 1956 in Paragould Arkansas to Donald and Nellie Bogard. He graduated from Arkansas State University and worked for the Dallas Police Department for 7 years. In 2001 he left the...
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