Obituaries

Hazel Davis

Hazel Davis

Sep 3, 2011

Hazel Davis, 76, of Monette, died Saturday, September 3, 2011, at her home of natural causes. Born in Newport, Hazel lived in Lake City before moving to Monette three years ago. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Liz Hembrey Benton. Survivors include 5...

Michael E. "Buddy" Warren

Michael E. "Buddy" Warren

Sep 3, 2011

Michael E. “Buddy” Warren, 59, of Bay, died Saturday morning at St. Bernards Medical Center. Born in Jonesboro, Buddy lived all of his life in Bay. He was a 1970 graduate of Bay High School and owned and operated an over-the-road truck until he became disabled. Buddy was a member of the Bay United Methodist Church and enjoyed spectator...

George "Gary" Jones

George "Gary" Jones

Sep 3, 2011

George “Gary” Jones, 61 of Jonesboro passed away Saturday September 3, at his home in Jonesboro. Gary was born June 18, 1950 in Swifton, AR and moved to Jonesboro in 1968. He proudly served the United States Army during the Vietnam War. While serving in the military he graduated from Saint Louis High School in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1974....

Daniel E. "Dan" Corbett

Daniel E. "Dan" Corbett

Sep 2, 2011

Daniel E. “Dan” Corbett, 76, of Jonesboro, died Friday, September 2, 2011, surronded by family, at NEA Baptist Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Madawaska, Maine, Daniel was a retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant with 22 years of active duty. Following retirement, Daniel served as Director of Cottage Life for the Jonesboro Human Development Center for 21 years....

Thomas G. Mcdaniel

Thomas G. Mcdaniel

Sep 2, 2011

Thomas G. McDaniel, 85, of Jonesboro, died Friday, September 2, 2011, at St. Bernards Medical Center. Born in the Gilkerson community, Thomas’ mother died when he was very young and he was raised in the Herman community by his grandparents, Walter and Nora Watkins, and by his aunt Annie Watkins. Thomas served in the U.S. Army during W.W. II,...

Robert Worthington

Robert Worthington

Sep 1, 2011

Robert Worthington, 78, of Trumann, died Thursday, September 01, 2011, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He moved to Jonesboro in 1958 from Swifton, Arkansas and was a member and deacon of the Alsup Baptist Church. In the 1960s he was a flight instructor for many local professionals and served in the US Army during the Korean War. Robert was...

Henry H. Vanderbilt

Henry H. Vanderbilt

Sep 1, 2011

Henry H. Vanderbilt, 95, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, September 1, 2011, at Craighead County Nursing Center. Born September 24, 1915, in Marmaduke, Henry moved to Weiner in 1957 and then to Jonesboro in 1958. He was a retired track inspector for Cotton Belt Railroad where he worked over thirty years. Henry was a member of Walnut Street Baptist Church...

Dr. John Kenneth Beadles

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...