Obituaries

John Frasier Ashby

John Frasier Ashby

Jun 26, 2013

John Frasier Ashby, 89, of Augusta, died June 26, 2013 at his home. Born in Bradford to Harry & Sarah Brimm Ashby, he was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Augusta. He lived a rich, full life and loved working in his garden and his daily visits to the coffee shop to discuss current events or simply sitting...

Shawn Gott

Shawn Gott

Jun 25, 2013

Shawn Gott, 43, of Jonesboro died Tuesday at Methodist University hospital in Memphis after a long battle with cancer. Shawn was born on March 7, 1970 to the late Ted Gott and Linda Moss in Jonesboro. He lived all his life in the Jonesboro area, and was a member of the Bono Church of Christ. He was a loving...

Billy Joe Gean

Billy Joe Gean

Jun 24, 2013

Billy Joe Gean, 75, of Jonesboro died Monday June 24, 2013 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born in Marked Tree, Arkansas on November 15, 1937 to Onie Carl and Henrietta Jones Gean and had lived in Jonesboro since 1982. Billy was a carpenter, loved fishing, camping and a Baptist. In addition to his parents,...

Mark R. Fahlberg

Mark R. Fahlberg

Jun 24, 2013

Mark R Fahlberg, 59, of Anna, IL passed away Monday, June 24, 2013 at Union County Hospital. He was born September 21, 1953 in Princeton, IL, the son of Donald and Patricia Fahlberg. Mark resided in Anna, IL with his wife Sheree for the last 37 years. Mark served in the Army between 1972-1974. He was a graduate of...

Dee Mae Roddy

Dee Mae Roddy

Jun 24, 2013

Dee Mae Roddy, 93, of Jonesboro, died June 24, 2013 at NEA Baptist Hospital. The daughter of Andrew & Margaret Mae Castleberry, Dee Mae was a long time member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church. She attended school in Jonesboro and was the valedictorian for the class of 1938. She was a member of the Fellowship Sunday School class and...

Brenda Kaye Sumpter

Brenda Kaye Sumpter

Jun 23, 2013

Brenda Kaye Sumpter, 57 of Jonesboro died on Sunday at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. Brenda was born on December 15, 1955 to the late Charles Smith Jr. and Peggy Terry Smith (Goodgion) in Carlsbad, New Mexico. She and her family have been living in Jonesboro area for the last 16 years, moving here from West Memphis....

Titi-Ivona Nicolcioiu

Titi-Ivona Nicolcioiu

Jun 22, 2013

Dr. Titi-Ivona Nicolcioiu, MD, 82, of Jonesboro died Saturday, June 22, 2013 at her residence of natural causes. Titi-Ivona was born October 29, 1930 to the late Samuel and Dumitra Goldstein in Romania. She retired as the Chief of Staff of Laboratory Department, Municipality Hospital of Caracal, Romania. Upon retirement, she moved to Jonesboro to be close to her...

Cleo Lewis

Cleo Lewis

Jun 21, 2013

Cleo Lewis, 83, of Jonesboro, passed away Friday, June 21, 2013, at NEA Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Dell, Arkansas, Cleo lived in the Dell community for most of her life before moving to Jonesboro in 1988. She was a homemaker and a member of Central Baptist Church of Jonesboro where she attended the Deborah Wood Sunday school...

Sue Pitman

Sue Pitman

Jun 21, 2013

Sue Pitman, 69, of Brookland, passed away Friday, June 21, 2013, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Born in Monahans, Texas, Sue lived in Scott, Arkansas, before moving to Jonesboro in 1970. She was a graduate of Arkansas State University School of Nursing and was a Registered Nurse for 31 years at NEA Baptist Hospital. Sue was...

Rev. Edward Storms

Rev. Edward Storms

Jun 20, 2013

Rev. Edward Elijah Storms, 70, of Bay, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2013 at St. Bernards Medical Center surrounded by friends and family. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Carolyn Jones Storms of the home; Four sons, John, Raymond, Daniel, and Victor; Two daughters, Teresa and Mary; Two sisters, Belinda Blank and Melissa Gabford; Many grandchildren...

Milissia Ladon Knight

Milissia Ladon Knight

Jun 19, 2013

Milissia Knight, 52, died June 19, 2013 at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Lake City. She was a member of Bethabara Baptist Church who enjoyed listening to music. Milissia was an animal lover and played the piano when she was younger. She is survived by her husband of 9 ½ years, Leonard Knight, of the home;...

Regenia Frizzell Camp

Regenia Frizzell Camp

Jun 17, 2013

Regenia Frizzell Camp, 96, of Jonesboro, died June 17, 2013 at Jonesboro Health and Rehab. She was born May 16, 1917 in Nettleton, Arkansas to L.H. & Jeannette Stone Frizzell. Mrs. Camp graduated from Jonesboro High School and attended Arkansas State College. She married Kenneth Camp in 1939. She spent the time during World War II in Jonesboro while...

Heaven Grace Griffin

Heaven Grace Griffin

Jun 17, 2013

Heaven Grace Griffin, newborn child of Tyler and Kalie Griffin, died Monday, June 17, 2013 at NEA Women’s Center. In addition to her parents, she is survived by one brother, Logan Griffin also of the home; maternal grandparents, Brian and Stacy Roedel of Jonesboro; maternal great grandparents, Judy Penix of Trumann; Albert “Bud” and Peggy Roedel of Prescott; maternal...

James E. "Jim" Vaughn

James E. "Jim" Vaughn

Jun 16, 2013

James E. “Jim” Vaughn of Jonesboro, formerly of Delaplaine, went to be with our Lord June 16, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Wanda Lee Vaughn, a niece Melanie Lemley of Pasadena, California; a nephew James (Skip) Jacobs of Palmdale, California; four great-nieces; four great-nephews; and many relatives and friends. He was a member of...

Tommy Spray

Tommy Spray

Jun 15, 2013

Tommy Spray, 69, of Trumann, died June 15, 2013 at his home. Born in Pocahontas, he had lived in Trumann for 20 years. He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and listening to his son play guitar. Tommy is survived by his wife of 33 years, Brenda Spray; his children, Rebecca Spray, Trumann, Belinda...

Shelby Jane Rand

Shelby Jane Rand

Jun 14, 2013

Shelby Jane Rand, 68, of Jonesboro, died Friday, June 14, 2013 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center She had lived most of her life in Jonesboro and was a member of Nettleton Baptist Church. She loved to play bingo and enjoyed dog racing. Shelby was preceded in death by her husband and her parents. Survivors include her son, Robbie Lewis...

Sue Mchalffey Ashlock

Sue Mchalffey Ashlock

Jun 14, 2013

Sue McHalffey Ashlock of Jonesboro, Arkansas was born August 29, 1950 and left this world for streets of Gold on June 14, 2013 at 3 pm at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas . She walked this earth for 62 years and 9 months and 17 days. With a smile and joy in heart she...

Ethel Harris

Ethel Harris

Jun 14, 2013

Ethel Harris, 91, of Jonesboro, died Friday, June 14, 2013 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She had lived in Jonesboro all of her life and was a member of the Fairview Baptist Church. Ethel was preceded in death by her husband, Elery Harris, her parents, four brothers and one sister. Survivors include her daughter, Elouise Thompson (Earl, “Pinky”) of...

Patricia Ann Lally Hamby

Patricia Ann Lally Hamby

Jun 12, 2013

Patricia Ann Lally Hamby, 57, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday at NEA Baptist Hospital. Patricia is survived by her son, Daryl (Christine) Ford, Jonesboro; daughter, Shannon Ford, Summerville, S.C.; step-son, Landon Barshaw, Jonesboro; sister, Linda Barrett, Summerville, S.C.; brothers, Jimmy (Shirley) Barrett, Brookland, Alex (Judy) Lally, Harrisburg, James Lally, Brookland, Jerry (Ginia) Lally, Jonesboro; and faithful companion, Glen Barshaw, Jonesboro....

Retha Mae Kinsel

Retha Mae Kinsel

Jun 9, 2013

Retha Mae Kinsel, 80, of Jonesboro, passed away Sunday at her home. Born in Enid, Oklahoma, Retha lived in Huntsville, Alabama, before moving to Jonesboro in 1968. She worked over 25 years as office manager for the Mt.Zion Baptist Association. Retha was a member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro where she was active in the Women’s Missionary Union,...