Obituaries
Dr. John Kenneth Beadles
Aug 30, 2011
Ken Beadles, 79, of Jonesboro peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, August 30, at his home. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great- grandfather. He was born in Alva, Oklahoma on September 22, 1931 to Joseph Haven and Ellen Amanda Beadles, who along with one brother preceded him in death. During the Korean Conflict, he served in...
Anderson "Andy" Lee Reece
Aug 30, 2011
Anderson “ Andy” Lee Reece, 52, of Jonesboro died on August 30, 2011, at Barnes – Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Survivors include his wife, Marsha Reece of the home; mother, Linda Anderson Reece of Brookland; father, Harold Reece of Lake City; a daughter, Shannon Reece of Florence, South Carolina; a son, Brandon Reece of Jonesboro; two step-daughters,...
Toxey Christopher And Briar Lynn Henderson
Aug 29, 2011
Toxey Kristopher and Briar Lynn Henderson, infant twin sons of Angie and Kris Henderson, of Williford, Arkansas, died Monday, August 29, 2011 at Methodist Healthcare in Germantown, Tennessee. They were preceded in death by their great grandparents, J.C. and Jane Hall. Survivors are the parents, Angie Hall Henderson and Kris Henderson, of the home; grandparents, Jay and Debby Hall...
Shada Grace Darby
Aug 28, 2011
Shada Grace Darby, 6 week old daughter of Chad & LaSondra Darby, of Bay, entered in Heaven on August 28, 2011. She is survived by her parents, Chad & LaSondra Humble Darby; her brothers, Gunner Darby, Tyler Darby; and a sister, McKenzie Darby, all of Bay; her grandparents, Janet Humble, Troy Creecy; great grandparents, Wilma & Doyle Carpenter; and...
Joshua James Cobb, Jr.
Aug 28, 2011
Joshua James Cobb, Jr., Jonesboro, was born into Heaven August 28, 2011 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He is survived by his parents, Joshua James Cobb, Sr. & Lonna Holloway; his brother, Landon Looper, all of Jonesboro; grandparents, Angela & Jamie Wilkerson, Lonnie & Linda Holloway, Debbie Cobb; great grandparents, Betty Martinez, Benito Vasquez, Peggy Holloway; and several aunts,...
Jessalyn "Jesse" Kai Phillips
Aug 28, 2011
Jessalyn “Jessie” Kai Phillips, age 24, died unexpectedly on August 28, 2011. She is survived by her mother Louise, father Greg, and brother Isaac Phillips, all of the home. Jessalyn was born October 23, 1986 in Las Cruces, New Mexico and has lived in and around Jonesboro since 2003. Jessie was an aspiring vocalist and was studying to become...
Leonard R. Gant
Aug 28, 2011
Leonard R. Gant, 83, of Mishawaka, Indiana passed away at 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 28, 2011 at Our Lady of Peace Hospital in Mishawaka following an illness. He was born in South Bend, Indiana on June 2, 1928 to William & Grace Ruth (Hardy) Gant, who both preceded him in death. Mr. Gant was a Conductor for the...
Ashley Crocker Elliott
Aug 27, 2011
Ashley Crocker Elliott was born September 11, 1973 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Crocker. She graduated high school in Brookland, Arkansas and attended Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia. Ashley obtained a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 1997 from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy. She was employed as the Assistant Pharmacy Manager...
Amy Denise Kaiser
Aug 26, 2011
Amy Kaiser, 40, of Jonesboro, died Friday at her home. She was born in Jonesboro and had lived here most of her life. She was a member of the Rogers Chapel Community Church. She had worked as payroll clerk for Fowler Foods for several years. She was an avid Cardinals fan and loved spending time with her family. She...
Ezra Earl Maglothin
Aug 25, 2011
Ezra Earl “Ez” Maglothin, Sr. , 78, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, August 25, 2011, at St. Bernards Medical Center. Born in Trumann, AR, Ezra worked for several years for Poinsett Lumber and Mfg. Co. (Singer) in Trumann, retiring as a Division Manager. He was a past councilman for the City and had served on the Poinsett County Equalization Board....
Carole Pepper
Aug 25, 2011
Carole Taylor Pepper passed away, Wednesday August 25, at her residence. She was born and raised in Kinston, North Carolina and had lived in Jonesboro since 1999, moving here from Easley, South Carolina. She was an executive assistant for Liberty Bank and was of the Presbyterian belief. She will always be remembered for her compassion, charity, thoughtfulness, love of...
Marc Evan Despain
Aug 24, 2011
Marc Evan Despain, 34, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, August 24, 2011, at his home. A native and life-long resident of Jonesboro, Marc was a real estate appraiser and member of Central Baptist Church. He was a 1995 graduate of Nettleton High School where he was a member of the football team and many other sports. Marc enjoyed the beach,...
Wanda Thursia Harrell
Aug 24, 2011
Wanda Thursia Harrell, 84, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 after a brief illness. The only child born to Elmer and Buena Driskell on November 6, 1926 at Powhatan, Arkansas, Wanda spent her young years in Powhatan and Black Rock. At the close of WWII when the love of her life was discharged...
Marilee Taylor Pruitt
Aug 23, 2011
Marilee Taylor Pruitt, 89, of Jonesboro, died Tues, August 23, 2011, at her home. She was born in Paragould and lived there until moving to Jonesboro in 1936 and was a member of the Greensboro Road Church of Christ. Marilee was a devout teacher, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and was an avid JHS sports fan and a member...
Thomas "Tommy" Leslie Staten, Jr.
Aug 22, 2011
Thomas Leslie “Tommy” Staten, 72, of Jonesboro, went home to be with Jesus August 22, 2011. He is remembered by Audrey Dunnam Staten; his son, Thomas Staten, III; his daughter and son-in-law, Tonya (Staten) & John Wade; grandchildren, Joshua and Sophia Wade; brothers; John Staten, William Staten; a sister Yetcha Stubblefield; and countless friends and family around the country....
Dennis Barber
Aug 22, 2011
Dennis Barber, 61, of Jonesboro, died Monday, August 22, 2011 at his home. He had lived in Jonesboro for the past 15 years, moving here from Mansfield, Ohio. Dennis was an avid Golfer, enjoyed woodworking and home projects. He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors are his wife...
Allan C. Jaress
Aug 20, 2011
Allan C. Jaress, 73, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, August 20, 2011 at his home. He had lived in Jonesboro for the past 10 years, moving here from Jupiter, Florida. Allan was a member of the Greensboro Road Church of Christ and was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors are his wife of 51 years, Barbara Jaress, of the...
Jimmy Max Shockley
Aug 18, 2011
Jimmy Max Shockley, 70, of Truman died on Thursday August 18, 2011, at NEA Baptist Hospital. Jimmy was preceded in death by his Parents, Shelby and Lady Maude Shockley. Survivors include his daughters, Charlotte Peters(Gerry) of Reidsville, GA, Sheila Chapman(Jerry) and Sharon Million(Lanny) all of Jonesboro; a companion, Lynda of the home; and her son, Wayne of Walnut Ridge;...
Kari Sartin "Mama Kari" Thompson
Aug 17, 2011
Kari Sartin “Mama Kari” Thompson, 52, of Cardwell, Missouri, formerly of Jonesboro died Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors are one son, Donald Sartin; one daughter, April Sartin, both of Jonesboro; brothers, W. L. Thompson and Thurman Thompson, both of Brookland, Arkansas; Donald Thompson of Florida; on...
James Christopher Rogers
Aug 17, 2011
James Christopher Rogers, 41 of Bono, died Wednesday August 17, at the St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia, Illinois. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee and had lived in Bono for 1 month, moving here from Memphis. He was a delivery driver for the Distributors Warehouse Incorporated and of the Baptist belief. He was preceded in death by his father,...
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