Obituaries

Jul 29, 2012

Marilyn Murray, 60, of Bono, ascended into the Light on Sunday July 29, 2012.

She was preceded in death by her father, Emmett Lindsay, and her loving daughter, Julie Veteo. Survivors include her two sons, Don Townsend, Ramsey MN, and Leland Murray of El Passo, TX; one daughter, Jessica Townsend of Milwaukee, WI; mother, Mary Alice Lindsay;...

Jul 28, 2012

Dr. Bradford Avon Waddle, 92, of Jonesboro, formerly of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away July 28, 2012, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas, after a brief illness. Dr. Waddle was born in Hunt County, Texas, on January 26, 1920 to Frances Edna Taylor and Hillard Carlton Waddle. He attended public schools in the county, graduating...

Jul 25, 2012

Wenith H. Storey, 84, of Jonesboro died Wednesday at NEA Baptist Medical Center. He had lived here for 40 years, moving here from Indio, California. Wenith was a member of the Nettleton Church of Christ. He was also active in the VFW and the American Legion. Wenith was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Tommy Storey and...

Jul 25, 2012

Ruby Carter Elrod, 90, of Wynne, died Wednesday, July 25, 2012, of natural causes at her son’s home in Gainesville. Ruby was born in Craighead County and moved with her family to California in 1945. She lived in Ventura, California, until 1977 when she moved back to Jonesboro. She has resided in Wynne for 10 years. Ruby was a...

Jul 23, 2012

Lucille Gray, 90, of Jonesboro, died July 23, 2012 at Skill Care Nursing Center. Born in Jonesboro, she was a lifelong resident here. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and enjoyed cooking, crafts, and sewing. She loved being with her grandchildren. Mrs. Gray is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Jean & J.D. Singley, Springfield,...

Jul 23, 2012

John R. Stevens, 78, of Jonesboro, died Monday July 23, 2012 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. John was a member of the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Catherine Henkenius Stevens; brother Larry Stevens and sister Patricia McOwen. He is survived by his wife JoAnn Jenkins Stevens of the home,...

Jul 23, 2012

Myra E. Neely, 88, Jonesboro, died July 23, 2012 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She had lived in Jonesboro for 32 years. Myra enjoyed traveling and was a member of First United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Chancel Choir. Survivors include daughter-in-law, Jeneane Neely, Jonesboro; grandsons, Luke Neely and Jake Neely, of U.S. Virgin Islands;...

Jul 23, 2012

James Hughie Farley, Jr., 62, of Jonesboro died Monday, July 23, 2012 at his residence. Jim was born in Blytheville to the late James Hughie Farley, Sr. and late Virgie Ellen Hamilton. Jim lived most of his lifetime in Jonesboro, was the owner of Jim Farley’s Spray Service, and was a dedicated member of Central Baptist Church (CBC). Survivors...

Jul 23, 2012

Richard Lewis Williams, 67, formerly of Batesville, wonderful family man with words of kind expression in each smile, passed on Monday, July 23, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Richard was born to Ross and Eula Williams of Batesville. Richard is survived by his wife, Bernie F. Bolden Williams; two daughters, Fayeth Hurt (Jay) and Hope Weatherley;...

Jul 22, 2012

Jerry Lynn Halsey, Sr., 64, of Jonesboro, died Sunday, July 22, 2012, at his home. Jerry was born in Jonesboro and lived many years in Monette before moving to Jonesboro in 1988. Jerry was a farmer for 41 years and also owned and operated Ima’s of Blytheville from 1978-1982. Jerry operated NEA Taxi in 1994-95. He established Halsey’s Self-Storage...

Jul 20, 2012

Don Clements, 58, of Jonesboro, died Friday, July 20, 2012 at NEA Baptist Medical Center in Jonesboro and had lived most of his life in Jonesboro. Don was a member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Annieville, Arkansas. Don’s hobbies included deer hunting, boating and going to the lake. His passions were spending time with his kids and...

Jul 18, 2012

Matt Moody, 27, of Jonesboro, passed on July 18, 2012. He was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro. He was a member of Jonesboro Baptist Church and loved crappie fishing and hunting. He enjoyed gardening with his daughter Kendra and riding 4 wheelers with his family. Matt had a great love for the outdoors but his greatest love of all...

Jul 17, 2012

Blann H. Rains, Jr., 69, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday at Jonesboro Health and Rehab Center where he had resided for a brief time. Blann was born April 16, 1943, in Jonesboro to Blann, Sr. and Reva Jo Inman Rains and lived much of his life here. He was a 1961 graduate of Valley View High School and earned a...

Jul 15, 2012

Rebecca Maurine Easley, age 16, of Brookland, went to be with the Lord alongside her two brothers, Andrew Easley and Christian Miguel “Peanut” Easley and her aunt Natalie Andrews on Sunday, July 15, 2012. Rebecca was born in Batesville and lived most of her life in Brookland. She was a senior at Brookland School, and loved to ride the...

Jul 14, 2012

Beau Dallas Eaves, 31, of Jonesboro, died at his residence Saturday. Born in West Memphis, Beau lived in Jonesboro most of his life. Beau worked in construction and attended Shepherd’s Heart Church. Beau is preceded in death by grandparents, Lorene Hinds Gardner, Willis Gardner, Pearl Eaves, W.M. Eaves, J.R. Minson . Survivors include wife, Autumn of the home; son,...

Jul 14, 2012

Maridecine Clarke Peterson, 92, passed away at her home in Memphis on July 14, 2012, after a long illness. Mary was born in Postelle, Arkansas on December 28, 1919. Her family moved to Steele, Missouri after her father, D. I. Clarke, was appointed school superintendent. She was a popular girl, and her first job was as a live window...

Jul 9, 2012

Earl Parks, 64, of Bono, died July 9, 2012 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born in Osceola and had lived in northeast Arkansas his entire life. He was a member of the First United Pentecostal Church in Bono and loved listening to music of all kinds. He had attended the Little Rock School for the Blind and...

Jul 9, 2012

Wilma Jo “Parten” Boling, 74, of Jonesboro died Monday, July 9, 2012 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She had lived in Jonesboro since 1956, moving here from Caraway. Wilma was a member of the Southwest Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Hazel Parten.

Survivors include her husband of 56 years,...

Jul 9, 2012

James Eugene “Jim” (Glenn) Lantz was born March 31, 1947 to Brooks Vaughn Glenn and Margie Lantz of Lynn, Arkansas. His life was made complete on this earth on Monday, July 9, 2012 at the age of 65 and is now perfectly complete and healed in Jesus Christ. He was blessed with a large circle of love in a...

Jul 9, 2012

Jerry D. Lynn, 71, of Bono, died Monday, July 09, 2012 at his home. He had lived in the Jonesboro and Bono area all of his life and was a member of the Greensboro Road Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Raymond and one sister, Nina Lynn. Survivors include his son, William...