Obituaries

Janice Faye Smith

Mar 2, 2011

Janice Faye Smith, 60 of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at St. Bernard's Medical Center. She had lived in Jonesboro all of her life and was of the Baptist belief. Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Ora Lee Brewer. Survivors are sons, Shane Taylor, Brannon Taylor, Robert Prock all of Jonesboro; brother, Michael Ray...

Glenda Marie Sanders

Feb 28, 2011

Glenda Marie Sanders, of Jonesboro, wife of John Sanders, died on February 28, 2011 after a long bout with cancer. She was a courageous lady and fought hard. She had many friends that helped take care of her and she loved and appreciated all of them. Glenda enjoyed gardening and was known as the “Iris Lady” and loved sharing...

Bill Don Mick

Feb 27, 2011

Bill Mick, 80 of Jonesboro, died Sunday in his home. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherry Mick and a grandson, Brian Hatton. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Mick of the home, four daughters; Linda Mick and Patty Moore and her husband Claude of California, Pamela Salzer of Jonesboro, and JoAnne Medeiros, six grandchildren; Billy...

June Mcdaniel

Feb 26, 2011

June McDaniel, 74, of Jonesboro, died Saturday morning at her home. She was born in Marked Tree and had lived her entire life in this area. She was a homemaker and her life revolved around her family. She was also a member of the Garden Club and a Sustaining Member of the Junior Auxiliary. Mrs. McDaniel is survived by...

Jerry L. Rook

Feb 26, 2011

Jerry L. Rook, 39, of rural Jonesboro, died Saturday evening at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. Born in Little Rock, Jerry lived in Stuttgart before moving to Jonesboro in 1988. He was a 1990 graduate of Brookland High School and worked several years for Lowe’s Home Improvement Stores. Jerry enjoyed golf and fishing. Survivors include his son, Rhett Rook...

Mildred Hout Freeman

Feb 25, 2011

Mildred Hout Freeman, 91, of Jonesboro, died Friday evening at St. Elizabeth’s Place in Jonesboro. Born September 30, 1919, in Tuckerman to Judson and Cliffie Roberts Hout, Mildred attended Arkansas State University where she reigned as Homecoming Queen in 1938. She was a former teacher at Newport High School before embarking on a career as a fraternity house mother....

Stephen R. Covington

Feb 25, 2011

Stephen R. Covington, 71, of Cherry Valley, died Friday at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born and raised in Jonesboro and lived most of his life here. He graduated from Jonesboro High School and attended Arkansas State University. He was a member of the Christian Church, DOC. He was an accomplished woodsman and hunter. He loved to...

Joseph Peter Donaghy

Feb 24, 2011

Joe Donaghy, 67, died February 24, 2011. Born and raised in New York City , Joe graduated from Power Memorial High School and Fordham University . After serving in the Peace Corps in Ethiopia , he earned Master’s degrees from Howard University and the University of Alabama at Huntsville and a doctorate from Montana State University . A dedicated...

Kathryn Lynette Walker

Feb 24, 2011

Kathryn Walker-Barnes, 42, of Jonesboro died Thursday at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. She had lived in Mississippi before moving to Jonesboro 13 years ago. She was preceded in death by her father Dennis Barnes and her grandmother Dortha Barnes. Survivors include her husband Brian Brake, daughter Michelle Walker, mother Paulette Barnes all of Jonesboro, and sister...

Johnny Woodrow Looney

Feb 24, 2011

Johnny Woodrow Looney, 76, of Bay, died Thursday, February 24, 2011, at home. Born in Caraway AR, Johnny lived most of his life in Northeast Arkansas. He served in the Army and fought in the Korean War, before working as an electrician and truck driver until retirement. He was of The Church of Christ belief and was preceded in...

Nicholas "Nick" Webb

Feb 23, 2011

Nicholas “Nick” Webb, 26, of Jonesboro, walked into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, February 23, 2011. He had lived in the Jonesboro area all of his life and was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church. Nick worked at Nucor Hickman as a Lead-man and enjoyed golf and football. He was preceded in death by his grandparents,...

Patricia J. Owens

Feb 22, 2011

Patricia J. Owens, 73 of Jonesboro, died February 22 at Woodbriar Nursing Home in Harrisburg. She was born in Los Angeles, California and had lived in Jonesboro since 1987. She was an assembly worker and of the Catholic belief. She was preceded in death by her husband Delbert Owens and her parents. Survived by her former husband John J....

Eugenia Furr

Feb 21, 2011

Eugenia Furr, 93, passed away Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, at Ridgecrest Health & Rehab in Jonesboro. She was born March 10, 1917, at Wheaton, IL to the late John and Valeria Cumpata. Visitation will be Saturday Feb. 26, 2011 from 9-10:30 A.M., with a memorial service following at 10:30 A.M. in the Emerson Memorial Chapel with Jason Noel officiating....

Susie Chambers Bowling

Feb 21, 2011

Susie Bowling, 60, of rural Jonesboro, died Monday, February 21, 2011, at St. Bernards Medical Center. Susie moved to Jonesboro in 1968 and was a 1969 graduate of Jonesboro High School. She earned Bachelor and Master degrees from Arkansas State University and was a teacher for 27 years at Nettleton High School before becoming disabled and retiring in 2000....

Cepriana Sue Brown

Feb 19, 2011

Cepriana Sue Brown, 72, of rural Lake City, died Saturday, February 19, 2011, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born in Hondo, Texas, Sue lived much of her life in Monette, Lake City and Lunsford. She worked 27 years for St. Bernards Medical Center and later for Arkansas State University Health Center. Following she worked...

Anita Jo Brewer Stower

Feb 18, 2011

Anita Brewer Stowers, 72, of Jonesboro passed away Friday evening at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. Mrs. Stowers was born September 13, 1938 at Hollywood, Missouri and had lived in Jonesboro since 1979, when she moved from Birmingham, Alabama, where she was a very successful realtor. She grew up in Jonesboro graduating from Jonesboro High School in 1956, where...

Virginia Minx

Feb 18, 2011

Virginia A. (Sheldon) Minx died peacefully on February 18, 2011 at the home of her daughter near Knoxville, Tennessee. She was the loving wife of the late Donald R. Minx and adoring mother of Donnis E. Minx. “Ginny” was a long-time resident of Jonesboro, Arkansas, where her husband served as Director of Bands and Chair of the Department of...

Susan H. Marshall

Feb 17, 2011

Susan Henderson Marshall, formerly of Jonesboro, died at her home in Little Rock on February 17,2011. She was 59. Susie, as she was known to her family, was graduated from Jonesboro High School with the class of 1969. She attended Blue Mountain College in Mississippi and Arkansas State University, majoring in business. She worked in banking in Jonesboro, Dallas,...

T.L. Noblin

Feb 15, 2011

T. L. Noblin, 81, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He had lived in Jonesboro since 1950 and was a member of the Greensboro Road Church of Christ. T. L. loved music and played the harmonica, an avid golfer and was an active walker to promote his physical fitness. He was preceded in...

James Robert Rollins

Feb 13, 2011

James Robert Rollins, 48, of Jonesboro, died February 13, 2011 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Emerson Funeral Home.