Obituaries

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...

Molene Burrow Montgomery

Jul 24, 2013

Molene Burrow Montgomery 89, of Jonesboro died Wednesday July 24, 2013 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born in Lake City, Arkansas on December 19, 1923 to late Arthur Lee and Helen Mae Rushing Burrow. She had lived in Jonesboro most of her life and was a member of the Woods Chapel Church. In addition...

Jan Bradley

Jul 24, 2013

Jan Bradley, 63, of Jonesboro died Wednesday July 24, 2013 at her home. She was born in Long Beach, California to Willie and Judy Gann Withem. Jan had lived in Jonesboro for 33 years and was a homemaker and a member of Stone Street Assembly of God. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother; Larry...

Jeff L. Wyse

Jul 24, 2013

Jeff L.Wyse, 50, of Southaven, Mississippi, formerly of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at his home of natural causes. Born and raised in Jonesboro, Jeff has lived in Southaven 16 years. He worked for Gold Strike Casino and served in the Arkansas National Guard. Jeff enjoyed fishing, hunting and golf.Jeff was preceded in death by his father,...

Mark Edwin Williamson

Jul 24, 2013

Mark Edwin Williamson, 44 of Jonesboro died at his residence Wednesday. He was born in Marietta, Georgia to Robert V. and Wilma Long Williamson. Mark lived in Jonesboro since 2010. Mark was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, proudly serving his country for 6 years. He worked at Nucor Castrip as a maintenance electrician. He was of the Baptist...

William H. "Bill" Bryant

Jul 21, 2013

William H. “Bill” Bryant, 66, of Jonesboro, died Sunday at Twin Oaks Nursing Center in Jonesboro. Bill was born in Jonesboro and lived all of his life here. He was a graduate of Arkansas State University where he received a U.S. Army commission and attended First Baptist Church for many years. He was a cotton geneticist and was preceded...

Joshua Blake Carpenter

Jul 20, 2013

Joshua Blake Carpenter, 21, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, July 20, 2013, at his residence. Josh was of the Baptist belief, and was a very free spirited, loving, and outgoing person. He was a great father, loving son and brother. He always rooted for the underdog and was very creative. Josh liked to snowboard, skateboard, play basketball and soccer, and...

Tim Trusty

Jul 19, 2013

Tim Trusty 56, of Jonesboro, died Friday July 19, 2013 at his home. He was born in Jonesboro on May 19, 1957 to Thomas and Peggy Rogers Trusty. He had lived in Jonesboro his entire life and was of the Methodist belief and a retired Postal Clerk. Tim enjoyed live music and was an avid fan of the Arkansas...

Bill Young

Jul 18, 2013

Bill Young, 72, of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday at St. Bernards Medical Center. Born in Los Alamos, Colorado, Bill lived in Florida and California before moving to Jonesboro 11 years ago. He was a retired accountant, business consultant and operated a boat dock on Lake Norfork. Bill was a graduate of Wayne State University and a member of the...

Gary Dale Fisher

Jul 17, 2013

Gary Dale Fisher, 67, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at his home. He had lived in Jonesboro most of his life and was of the Christian belief. Gary was a 5-star Master Mechanic for Dodge and a computer expert. He is described as an amazing husband, dad, brother, friend, and mentor. Gary was preceded in death by...