Obituaries

Judy Lee Cullen

Dec 1, 2010

Judy Lee Cullen, 59, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday December 1, at her home. She was born in Los Vegas, Nevada and lived in Jonesboro for 4 years moving here from Virginia. She was preceded in death by her Father; Troy Cullen. Survived by her mother, Phyllis Cullen of Jonesboro and one brother Mark Cullen of Jonesboro. All service will...

Kypton Dallas Mcclain

Nov 30, 2010

Kypton Dallas McClain, infant son of Jason and Felicia Crowe McClain of Jonesboro, was born into heaven on Tuesday, November 30, 2010, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. In addition to his parents, survivors include 3 sisters, Micah McClain, McKenzie McClain and Kayson Belle McClain, all of the home; a brother, Eli McClain of the home; and grandparents Jeanette...

Deloris Ruth Sawyer

Nov 27, 2010

Deloris Ruth Sawyer, 71 of Queen City, Texas, died Saturday at St. Michael’s Hospital in Texarkana, Texas. Born in Mississippi, she had lived in Queen City since 1981. She was a member of Beulahland Baptist Church. She loved fishing and playing in bowling tournaments. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Bill Sawyer of the home; brother,...

Tao-Yu Chang

Nov 25, 2010

Tao-Yu Chang, 86 of Jonesboro, died Thursday, November 25, 2010 at her home. She was born in An-Hui, China and was of the Buddhist belief. Tao-Yu is survived by sons, Ming-Kang Hou and wife Jane Hou; Jason Hou; daughters, Nan Stacy and husband J.W. Stacy; Chen-Hsin Hou; Kris Chou and husband Colin Chou; grandchildren, Jerry Hou and wife Elizabeth...

Gary Wakefoose

Nov 22, 2010

Gary Wakefoose, 59 of Florida, died Monday at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Coming from Tampa FL, he had lived in Jonesboro for a short time with his brother and sister-in-law. He was a loving son, brother and husband. He enjoyed fishing and cooking was also extremely proud to be a Vietnam Veteran. He was...

Betty G. Marlar

Nov 22, 2010

Betty G. Marlar, 71, of Jonesboro died Sunday November 21, 2010 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born in Sumrall, Mississippi and had lived in Jonesboro since 1962, moving here from Jackson, Mississippi. She was a secretary for the City of Jonesboro and a member of the Walnut Street Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her...

Norman "Joe" Lairson

Nov 20, 2010

Norman “Joe” Lairson, 66, of Lake City died Saturday November 20, 2010 while duck hunting with his friends at Tulot Arkansas. He was born in Trumann Arkansas and had lived in Lake City since 1970. He was a member of the Lake City Church of Christ, was an avid duck hunter. He worked as welder for Mid-America. He was...

Leroy Smith

Nov 19, 2010

Leroy Smith, age 50, of Jonesboro, died November 19, 2010 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. No services are scheduled at this time. Emerson Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements

Tommie Born

Nov 19, 2010

Tommie Born, 93, of Paragould, died Friday, November 19, 2010 at Belle Meade Nursing Center. She had lived in Paragould her entire life and was a member of the Needham Assembly of God Church. Tommie retired from Wal-Mart and she and her husband Carl ran Granny’s Shack and Vegetable Garden in Goobertown for many years. She was preceded in...

Raymond A. Smakowshi (Smokey)

Nov 18, 2010

Raymond A. Smakowski (Smokey), 76, of Jonesboro, died Thursday November 18, 2010 at his home. He was born in East Saint Louis, Illinois and had lived in Jonesboro since 1987. He was of the Catholic belief and a retired factory worker for Becks Vanilla Co. in St. Louis. He was also a U.S. Army Korea Veteran. He was preceded...

Herbert "Herb" Kersey

Nov 17, 2010

Herbert “Herb” Kersey, 88, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday at St. Bernards Medical Center. Born in Zent, Arkansas, he had lived most of his life in Jonesboro. He was a member of the Christian Valley Christian Church and loved hunting and fishing. A very family oriented man; he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids. He was a...

Alma Mcdaniel

Nov 16, 2010

Alma McDaniel, 85, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at Craighead County Nursing Center. She was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro and a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church. Alma was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Harold “Pete” McDaniel; parents, J. W. and Edna Mae Berry; brother, Jesse Berry and grandchild, Cheryl McDaniel. Survivors include...

Mary E. Kleimann

Nov 16, 2010

Mary E. Kleimann, 35, of Paragould, died Tuesday in Lake City. Born in Salem, Mary lived in Lake City before moving to Paragould 17 years ago. She recently worked for Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould and was a Christian. Survivors include her son, Tyler O’Neal of Paragould; her mother and step father, Edith and Donnie Spencer of Pocahontas; Her...

Martin E. Sanders

Nov 16, 2010

Martin E. Sanders, 50, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, November 16, 2010, from injuries sustained in a car accident near Marked Tree. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Martin lived in Houston, Texas, and Benton, Arkansas, before moving to Jonesboro in 1994. He was the President of Sanders Service, Inc. Martin was a member of Windover Baptist Church and was an active...

Jacky Lee Baugh

Nov 16, 2010

Jacky Baugh, 63 of Jonesboro, died Tuesday. He was preceded in death by his brother Bobby, one daughter, Patty Lynn Baugh as well as his parents. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Baugh of the home, his son Perry Baugh (Lora), two daughters Donna and Karen Baugh, two brothers; Jerry and Gary Baugh, and two sisters, Patsy...

Aniyah Lynn Jones

Nov 15, 2010

Aniyah Lynn Jones, infant daughter of Vincent Jones Jr., and Kendal Wolfe was born into heaven on November 15, at N.E.A. Baptist Hospital. In addition to her parents she leaves behind her paternal grandparents; Tony and Robin Wolfe of Jonesboro. Maternal grandparents; Vincent Jones Jr., of Trumann and Charlena Gresham of Chicago, Illinois. Paternal great grandparents; Deotha Jones of...

Mary Kathryn Wright Allison

Nov 14, 2010

Mary Kathryn Wright Allison, 71 of Jonesboro died Sunday, November 14, 2010 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. She was of the Baptist belief and was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Allison; her parents, Harold and Frances Wright; two sons, Richard Allison and David Allison. Survivors include her daughters, Ina Ruth Allison; Rebecca Allison-Johnson and husband, Robert; Kathy...

Linda K. Butler

Nov 14, 2010

Linda K. Butler, 61, of Paragould died Sunday at Flo & Phil Hospice House. She had lived in Paragould for 24 years moving there from Borger, Texas. She was retired from Emerson Electric, loved helping others, and singing karaoke. She is survived by her daughters, Sherry Pauda, Arlington, Texas, Angela Stonebreaker, Paragould; brother, Robert Ritter; sisters, Peggy Case, Sally...

Wava Imogene Mcdaniel

Nov 14, 2010

Wava McDaniel, 82 of Jonesboro, died Sunday, November 14, 2010. Born in Paragould, she had lived in Jonesboro her entire life and was a member of the Nettleton Church of Christ. Some of her favorite activities were crafts as well as knitting, crocheting, and cooking. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold McDaniel, her parents James and...

Patricia Mae Foster

Nov 13, 2010

Patricia Mae Foster, 68, of Jonesboro died Saturday, November 13, 2010 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Till and Laverne Deatherage and two infant children. She is survived by sons, Eddie Foster and wife Janis; Roger Foster and wife Jean; daughter Leslie Wood and husband Kenneth; brother, Charles Deatherage and wife, Sherry; sister, Debbie...