Obituaries

Oct 25, 2012

Marvin “Buddy” R. Gunter, 63, of Smithville died Thursday October 25, 2012 at St Bernards. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Hazel Woods Gunter; one brother; four sisters; two grandchildren, Maria Pereira and Anselmo Lepe-Soltero. He survived by his wife Vonnie Gunter; two sons, Brandon Gunter of Nevada, and Andres Gunter of Smithville, AR; daughters...

Oct 22, 2012

Norma L. “Toots” Stevens, 87, of Arlington, TX died at her residence on Monday, October 22, 2012, with her daughter at her side.

Norma “Toots” was born on April 10, 1925 to the late J.H. and Lillie Tucker Simpkins of Shirley, AR. She was a home maker and was married to the late Virnis Stevens. She lived...

Oct 21, 2012

Yarmilla Benesh, 88, formerly of Maryville, IL. passed away 10/21/2012, at the Flo and Phil Jones 'Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR. Born February 8, 1924, in East St. Louis, IL, to the late James and Mary Machac. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank Benesh; son, Larry Benesh; and her sisters, Bessie Krenk, Anne Snajdr, and...

Oct 19, 2012

William Donald Koontz October 19, 2012 God sent his Holy Angels down and took a very special husband and father back to Heaven at 12:17pm on Friday, October 19, 2012. He was surrounded by both family and friends during his transition. Bill always loved to talk and laugh, and made friends easily. He was married to his beautiful wife...

Oct 19, 2012

Betty Hughes Watkins, 70, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, died Friday, October 19, 2012, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was born in Jonesboro on March 31, 1942, to the late Lila and Monroe Hughes of Nettleton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rex Watkins, who died in 2005. Betty graduated from Nettleton High School in 1960. When her...

Oct 18, 2012

Brenda Gail Suttles, 53, of Jonesboro, died Thursday at St. Bernards Medical Center. Born in Chicago, Brenda lived in Bay before moving to Jonesboro. She had worked at Frolic Footwear and was of the Church of Christ belief. She loved the outdoors , camping at the river, volleyball, and the harvest fest in Bay. She is preceded in death...

Oct 17, 2012

Eula Mae Perkins, 86, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, October 17, 2012, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She had lived all of her life in Jonesboro and was a member of the Nettleton Church of Christ. Eula Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Wayman J. Perkins; her parents; one sister, Sue Lindzey. Survivors include her son, Dennis Perkins...

Oct 16, 2012

Shirley Valentine Hurt, 68, of Mountain Home/Jonesboro, died October 16, 2012 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro following a long and valiant battle against leukemia. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and a devoted friend. She was born February 19, 1944 in Louisville, Kentucky, but later moved with her family to Dallas, Texas where...

Oct 16, 2012

Goldie Lee Rose, 74, of Jonesboro passed from this life at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, October 16, 2012. She lived most of her early years in Nettleton after marrying the love of her life, Leonard “LC” Rose of 54 years. Later on moving to Brookland where they raised their seven children. Goldie worked for ASU and...

Oct 15, 2012

Edna Myrle Jackson, 81, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, was born to the late Tine and Zelma Smith, June 7, 1931, in Lepanto, and went to be with Jesus on Monday, October 15, 2012, at her home. Edna was preceded in death by two brothers, William Smith and Alvie Smith, two sons, Gary Lynn Jackson and Tony Lavon Jackson, one son-in-law,...

Oct 11, 2012

Roger K. Stephens, 69, of Henderson, died October 11, 2012 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Born in Piggott, he had lived in Henderson for 3 years moving from Jonesboro. Roger was a graduate of Jonesboro High School who enjoyed boating at Lake Norfork, staying busy outside gardening, sightseeing in Branson in his earlier years, and camping. He loved his...

Oct 11, 2012

Johnny Mack Lofton, 58, of Jonesboro, died October 11, 2012 at his home. Born in Memphis, he had lived in Jonesboro for 16 years. He had worked as an electronic technician and loved computers. He enjoyed football, waterskiing, and watching westerns on television. He was of the Baptist belief and an Air Force veteran during Vietnam. Johnny is survived...

Oct 11, 2012

Roger Banter, 73, passed away October 11, 2012 at his home.He was born in Bradford September 15, 1939 to John & Mary E. Banter. He was of the Baptist faith and attended South Caraway Baptist Church.Roger collected coins and knives and worked on his buddies’ watches. He enjoyed “horse trading” and going to yard sales with his McDonald buddies....

Oct 9, 2012

Don Carlos Stevenson, 58, of Jonesboro died Tuesday Oct 9, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He was born in Parkin, Arkansas and lived in Jonesboro his lifetime. He was of the Pentecostal belief and a Marine Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Anna Davis Stevenson, brothers, Bunny and Jim Stevenson. Survived by his wife,...

Oct 9, 2012

Josh Roberson, 31, of Jonesboro died on Tuesday October 9, 2012 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Josh was born and raised in Jonesboro, where he graduated from Nettleton High School class of 1999. Josh loved to spend time with his family especially his two daughters. He was the owner of A Shade Above Window Tinting in Jonesboro, and a...

Oct 9, 2012

Cherokee Village – Michael Lynn Alexander, 60, born April 19, 1952, in Newport to Troy Otis Alexander and Dovie Alene Gist, was raised in Swifton and lived most of his life in Jonesboro. He died Tuesday, October 9, at his home. Michael was a Cherokee Village Police Officer and a Mason. He retired from Southwestern Bell prior to becoming...

Oct 9, 2012

Carmelina A. Perez, 96, of rural Jonesboro, died Tuesday, October 9, 2012, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Tampa, Florida, Carmelina lived much of her life in Tampa before moving to Jonesboro in 1990. She, along with her husband, owned and operated a dry cleaners and laundry in Tampa for many years. Carmelina attended Northside Church...

Oct 8, 2012

Tommye Jean Bryant Cole, 83, of Brookland died Monday October 8, at her home. She was born in Paragould and had lived in Brookland for 5 years moving here from Mountain Home. She was owner and operator of the Black Powder Jacks and was a member of the Brookland Baptist Church. Tommye was a very godly lady, loving mom,...

Oct 6, 2012

Wayne Barnett-Daniels, 62, of Jonesboro, died Saturday of natural causes at his home. Born in Dyersburg, Tennessee, Wayne moved to Jonesboro at any early age and lived much of his life here. He was a 1968 graduate of Nettleton High School and a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Wayne was a truck driver for Consolidated Freightways for...

Oct 5, 2012

Velma Dean “Winkie” Gray, of Southaven, Mississippi, died October 5, 2012 at Baptist Desoto Hospital in Southaven. She had lived in Southaven for the past 10 years. Winkie was a former member of the All American Red Head Basketball Team. She was active in the Cancer Society’s Red Hat Club and loved to shop and garden. She retired from...