Obituaries

Barry "Scotty" Davis

Aug 15, 2013

Barry Scott “Scotty” Davis, 52, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 15, 2013 at his home in Jonesboro.Mr. Davis was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas on January 28, 1961 and was the fourth son, of Elaine and the late Donald Davis. He attended Nettleton High School in Jonesboro and always loved reminiscing about his friends and many days spent in...

Billy Joe Campbell

Aug 13, 2013

Billy Joe Campbell, 38, of Brookland died Tuesday at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. Billy Joe was born on March 23, 1975 to Bill and Martha Campbell in Jonesboro. He lived all his life in the Jonesboro area, and was a cabinet maker at TCS Caseworks in West Memphis. He was a volunteer fireman for the Brookland Fire Department,...

Betsy L. "Shuburte" Vinson

Aug 11, 2013

Betsy L. “Shuburte” Vinson, 62, formally of Trumann, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House after a hard fought battle with cancer. Betsy was born in Gilmore to the late John and Edith Ward Shuburte. Betsy is of the non-denominational belief. She gave up a chance at an acting career to be...

Barbara "Gayle" Harrison

Aug 11, 2013

Barbara “Gayle” Woods Sutterfield Harrison, 66 of Jonesboro died Sunday at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. Most of her life was spent in Bay before coming to Jonesboro. Gayle was a hairdresser for 30 years who never met a stranger, loved the outdoors, loved and sang country music and was a Baptist. Gayle is preceded in death by...

Brenda Kay Copeland Berry

Aug 9, 2013

Brenda Kay Copeland Berry, age 64 of Jonesboro, went home to be with Jesus Friday at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born in Jonesboro to Chester and Pauline Taylor Copeland. Brenda was a member of Temple Baptist Church. She was a doll and jewelry collector, a seamstress, she loved the little things of life and...

Joyce L. Massey

Aug 8, 2013

Joyce L. Massey, 83, of Jonesboro died Thursday August 8, 2013 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was born in Batesville, Arkansas on October 12, 1929 to David Thomas and Regina Louise Joyce Benton. Joyce had lived in Jonesboro since 1955, moving here from Blytheville. She was a retired nurse and a member of the Cornerstone United Methodist Church...

James "Jim" Roger Hammil

Aug 7, 2013

James “Jim” Roger Hammil, age 85 of Jonesboro, died Wednesday at his home. Jim was born in Stuttgart to Paul Gregory and Mabel Vincent Hammil. Jim lived in Weiner where he was manager of Riceland Foods before coming to Jonesboro. He enjoyed golf, tennis, fishing, hunting and flying. Jim loved his church family and God. He was a family...

Herbert Pagan

Aug 5, 2013

Herbert Pagan of Jonesboro died Monday, August 5, 2013 at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro. He was preceded in death by his parents, Odell and Rhea Pagan; one loving sister, Jane Pagan Chapman, and one infant brother, James Pagan. Survivors include Beverly Womack Pagan, his wife of 50 years; sons, Don Pagan (Diane) of Wynne;...

Thelma Gibson Canada

Aug 5, 2013

Thelma Gibson Canada, 92, of Jonesboro, passed away Monday at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Born in Otwell, Thelma lived much of her life in the Jonesboro area. She was a homemaker and worked several years at Frolic Footwear. She was a member of Prospect Baptist Church and enjoyed crocheting, quilting, gardening, cooking and spending time with...

Aleah Emanuelle Holcomb

Aug 4, 2013

Aleah Emanuelle Holcomb, 5 month old daughter of Ralph and Mindy Smith Holcomb of Diana, Texas, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2013, at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born March 11, 2013, in Rowlett, Texas. In addition to her parents, survivors include 2 sisters, Avery Holcomb and Addison Holcomb of the home; Maternal grandparents, Ray and...

Joyce Urban

Aug 2, 2013

Joyce Urban, 86 of Paragould, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 2, 2013 at Greene Acres Nursing Home. Joyce lived in Paragould most of her life and was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents Charles and Mattie Reeks; her husband John Urban; two grandchildren Kevin Davis and Emerald...

Alexander "Al" Craig Jr.

Aug 2, 2013

Alexander “Al” Craig Jr., 85, of Jonesboro died Friday, August 2, 2013 at NEA Baptist Hospital. Alexander Jr., was born May 30, 1928 to the late Alexander Sr. and Grace Craig in Harrisburg. He had lived in Jonesboro since 1969 moving from Warrenville, IL, and was the former owner of Tri-County Drywall. He was a loving husband and father,...

Herbert A. Brubaker

Aug 2, 2013

Herbert Allen Brubaker, born August 2, 1954, to Virginia and Percy Brubaker and raised by Lena and Marshall Hartman in Belton, Texas, passed away Friday, August 2, 2013, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. He was 59. Herb graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, TX and received his Master’s in...

Jerry Gibbons Sr.

Aug 1, 2013

Jerry Lane Gibbons Sr. 61, of Jonesboro died Thursday August 1, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Middleton, Tennessee on July 18, 1952 to Rosemand and Carrie Duncan Gibbons. Jerry had lived in Jonesboro most of his life and was the Owner and Operator of J. Gibbons Plaster/Drywall Inc. He was of the Church of Christ belief....

Dianne Duschl

Aug 1, 2013

Dianne Duschl, 67, of Jonesboro, died Thursday at her home of natural causes. Born on August 1st, 1945 in Tiptonville, Tennessee, Dianne lived most of her life in Jonesboro. She was a student at Jonesboro High School, serving as captain of the cheerleader squad her senior year and graduating in 1963. During high school Dianne was active in Girl...

Virgie Maxwell

Aug 1, 2013

Virgie Maxwell, 84, of Jonesboro died Thursday August 1, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Trumann, Arkansas on October 25, 1928 to James and Melinnie Bowman Davis. She had lived in Jonesboro her lifetime and was a Baptist. She was a secretary and a member of the Eastern Star, member of the Amaranth and elder of the...

Margaret Mcgill Boothe

Jul 31, 2013

Margaret Pharr McGill Boothe, age 101, of Jonesboro, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at Craighead County Nursing Center where she had resided for the past 3 ½ years. Born and raised in Little Rock, Margaret earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Arkansas and later in life undertook Theological studies at the University of...

Fred Hobson

Jul 29, 2013

Fred Hobson, 69, of Marked Tree, died July 29, 2013 at NEA Baptist Hospital. There are no known survivors. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Emerson Funeral Home.

Judy Parks Atkinson

Jul 28, 2013

Judy Parks Atkinson, 61, of Jonesboro died Sunday, July 28, 2013 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was a member of North Main Baptist Church. Judy was an LPN and enjoyed crafting. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Lacretia Carmichiel; her parents, one brother and one sister. Survivors include her husband of 36 years, Mike Atkinson of...

S. Lynette Bray

Jul 26, 2013

S. Lynette Bray, 78, of Jonesboro, died July 26, 2013 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. She had lived in the Jonesboro/Bono area her entire life. She was a graduate of Bono High School who enjoyed sewing in her earlier years. Lynette was a member of the Nettleton Baptist Church and loved her church family. She also enjoyed...