Obituaries

Jason Matthew Williams

Jason Matthew Williams

Aug 6, 2010

Jason Matthew Williams, 41, of Jonesboro, formerly of Bay, died Friday, August 6, 2010 at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. He was a member of the Valley View Missionary Baptist Church and was very active in the audio/video ministry at the church. Jason was also an avid sportsman. Jason was a pioneer for an investigational drug to...

Traylen Jermane Wallace

Traylen Jermane Wallace

Aug 2, 2010

Traylen Jermane Wallace, infant son of Tara Colburn and Jeremy Wallace, both of Jonesboro, died Thursday September 2nd, 2010 at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother Hayden Kross Hoggard of Little Rock as well as Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Family Friends. Visitation will be Friday September 3rd,...

Deborah "Deb" A. Latham

Deborah "Deb" A. Latham

Aug 2, 2010

Deborah “Deb” A. Latham, 55 of Jonesboro, died Monday, August 2, 2010 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She had lived in Jonesboro for the past 25 years, moving here from Lawrence County and was of the Baptist belief. Deb lived to go shopping, and going out to eat with friends and family. She was preceded in...

Paul Sneathern

Paul Sneathern

Aug 2, 2010

Paul Sneathern, 78, of Jonesboro, died Monday, August 02, 2010, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He had lived in Jonesboro since 1965, moving here from Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Paul was a member of Central Baptist Church and was the owner/operator of Sneathern Exxon. He was preceded in death by his parents, one grandson, Reese Davison, two brothers and three...

Bradley Ray Higgins

Bradley Ray Higgins

Jul 28, 2010

On Wednesday, July 28, 2010, Brad Higgins, of Jonesboro, lost his battle with cancer but won his battle for the Lord. He fought the good fight, finished his course, kept the faith; henceforth he received his crown of righteousness. Brad’s number one love was to spread the good news of his Lord, Jesus Christ with others. He hoped that...

Orla Nubyron Williams

Orla Nubyron Williams

Jul 23, 2010

Orla Williams, 70, Jonesboro, died Friday at Twin Rivers Nursing Home. Born in Dixie, he was a retired foreman at Frolic Footwear. He was a veteran of the Army and served during Vietnam. He was a member of the VFW. He is survived by his daughters, Lisa McBroome, Jonesboro, Liberty Williams, Michigan; brother, Arlie Williams, Knoxville, Iowa; and sister,...

Billy Trent Spence

Billy Trent Spence

Jul 22, 2010

Billy “Trent” Spence, 20, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, July 22, 2010, at Arkansas Childrens Hospital in Little Rock. Trent lived most of his life in Jonesboro and was a 2009 graduate of Jonesboro High School. Trent was a Baptist and loved all sports including the St. Louis Cardinals and professional wrestling. He was active in Special Olympics and dearly...

Robin Miller Mccoy

Robin Miller Mccoy

Jul 20, 2010

Robin Miller McCoy, 39, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born in West Memphis, Robin was a 1989 graduate of Rivercrest High School and a 2001 graduate with honors of Arkansas State University. She had lived in Jonesboro since 1997 and was a Health Information Manager with St....

Mary Steinegger Stallings

Mary Steinegger Stallings

Jul 20, 2010

Mary Steinegger Stallings, 83, of Jonesboro, began Heaven’s celebration on Tuesday, July 20. She was a resident at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas where she lived most of her life. She was the widow of Neil Stallings, former Mayor of Jonesboro. A woman of many talents, she was a loving wife,...

Alexander Morris Mays

Alexander Morris Mays

Jul 20, 2010

Alexander Morris Mays, 90, died Tuesday, July 20, 2010. Mr. Mays graduated from ASU on May 4, 1942 with a Bachelor of Science degree and was a member of Pi Omega Pi honorary business fraternity. He completed ROTC and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant, reporting to Camp Robinson on May 5, 1942. He later served in the Arkansas...

Ed Cunningham

Ed Cunningham

Jul 19, 2010

Edward M. Cunningham, 84, of Jonesboro, died Monday morning at his home of natural causes. Born in Caruthersville, Missouri, Edward lived in Blytheville before moving to Jonesboro in 1971. He was a retired Special Agent with the F.B.I. Edward completed Special Agent training in March 1951 and was assigned to San Francisco. He was assigned to Little Rock field...

Dennis Thaddius Drozdz

Dennis Thaddius Drozdz

Jul 19, 2010

Dennis Thaddius Drozdz, 63, or Houston, Texas, died Sunday, July 18, 2010. He was a highly decorated helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War, receiving the Purple Heart and two Distinguished Flying Cross. He was preceded in death by his mother, Susan Drozdz. Survivors include his father, Theodore Drozdz Sr., Jonesboro; brother, Theodore V. Drozdz Jr. and his wife Cheryl,...

Kaden Lavaune Vernon Wayne Smart

Kaden Lavaune Vernon Wayne Smart

Jul 18, 2010

Kaden Lavaune Vernon Wayne Smart was born into Heaven on July 18, 2010. He is survived by his parents, Lavaune Lesley Smart and Heather Candace Banks; brothers, Chris Gilbreath, KyleBanks, Will Carter; sisters, Katie Banks, Kelsey Banks, all of Jonesboro; grandparents, Ronnie & Carolyn Gilbreath, Jessica Thomas, Lesley Smart; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in...

Paul R. Richardson

Paul R. Richardson

Jul 16, 2010

Paul R. Richardson, 81, of Jonesboro, died Friday, July 16, 2010, at his home. He had lived in Jonesboro since 1970 and of the Methodist belief. Survivors include his daughter, Audrey Troutman and husband, Danny, Jonesboro: grandson, Michael Ross Bosche and wife Nicole; and great granddaughter, Kayleigh Elise Bosche. All services will be private and there will be no...

Pairlee ":Lee" Maxwell

Pairlee ":Lee" Maxwell

Jul 16, 2010

Pairlee “Lee” Maxwell, 92, of Little Rock, Arkansas, died Friday, July 16 2010 at Maumelle Health and Rehabilitation Center. She had lived most of her life in Kennett, Missouri; moved to Jonesboro in 1994 and moved to Little Rock in 2004. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Maxwell,...

Jean E. Kee

Jean E. Kee

Jul 16, 2010

Jean Kee, 82, of Jonesboro, died Friday at St. Bernards Medical Center. Born in Twist, Arkansas, Jean lived most of her life in the Jonesboro area. She was a homemaker and operated Kee Grocery Store in Jonesboro for 10 years before starting Kee Construction Company in 1960 with her husband and worked there until her retirement. Jean was a...

Brik Michael Walke

Brik Michael Walke

Jul 15, 2010

Brik Michael Walke was born into Heaven on July 15, 2010 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He is survived by his parents Michael Walke and Emily Jones Also surviving is maternal grandmother, Connie Jones, Walnut Ridge, Arkansas: maternal great grandmother, Myrtle Jones , Walnut Ridge; paternal grandparents Michael Carson Walke; paternal great grandmother Waseda Walke. Brik was preceded in...

A.B. Scott

A.B. Scott

Jul 14, 2010

A. B. Scott, 92, of Bay, died Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at SkilCare Nursing Center in Jonesboro. Born in Ruddles, Arkansas, A.B. lived most of his life in the Bay-Lake City area. He was a retired farmer and also worked several years during the winters at Singer in Trumann. A.B. was a long-time member of Pleasant Valley United Methodist...

Macky Leonard

Macky Leonard

Jul 12, 2010

Macky Leonard, 35, of Jonesboro died Monday, July 12th in Illinois. He has lived in Jonesboro all his life, of the Baptist belief and was preceded in death by his father, two brothers and two sisters. Survivors include, Son, Mac Arthor Leonard III; daughters, Rebecca Leonard, Brittany Leonard; mother Linda Leonard, all of the home. Graveside services will be...

William Haddon Treneman

William Haddon Treneman

Jul 12, 2010

William Haddon Treneman, 60, of Jonesboro, died July 12, 2010 at his home. He had recently retired from the Riverside School District where he taught biology and French. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Bayard A. & Martha Treneman, Fayetteville, North Carolina; niece, Dawn Treneman; nephew, Gardner Treneman; and...