Obituaries
Cecillia Edna O'Dell
May 31, 2010
Cecillia O’Dell, 95 of Trumann was taken to heaven by the great speckled bird Monday afternoon. She was retired from Singer and a member of the Eastside Baptist Church in Trumann. Survivors include: 2 daughters: Sadie McCall of Helena; Melba Straver of Trumann; 1 son: Johnny Gunter of Southaven, Mississippi; 1 sister: Irene Walker of Trumann 11 grandchildren, 23...
Ellamae Owens Foster
May 27, 2010
Ellamae Owens Foster, 84, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, May 27, 2010 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. She has lived in Jonesboro for forty years moving here from Egypt, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Winston and Maudie Owens; sisters, Lois Long, and Johnnie Brogdon; brothers, Will Owens and Chester “Check” Owens. Survivors include daughters, Sandra “Sandie”...
Elizabeth Ann Dresbach Henry
May 27, 2010
Elizabeth Ann Dresbach Henry, 75, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, May 27, 2010, in a motor vehicle accident. She had lived in Jonesboro since 1969, moving here from Osceola and was a member of the Bethany Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husbands, William F. Dresbach Sr. and Elbert Henry; parents, Roy and Oleane Reese; sisters,...
Dr. Albert Holly "Buck" Rusher
May 26, 2010
Jonesboro- Dr. Albert Holly “Buck” Rusher, Jr., 62, was at home when he went peacefully to be with his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, May 26, 2010. Rusher, born and raised in Brinkley, came to NE Arkansas July 1979 after completing medical school at U.A.M.S in Little Rock, and a general surgery residency at Baylor University Medical...
Boyce E. Coggins
May 26, 2010
Boyce E. Coggins, 80, of Caraway, died Wednesday at V.A. Medical Center in Memphis. He was born in Strawberry but lived most of his life in the Caraway area. He loved to hunt, fish, spend time with his family, and visit with friends and family. He was a Korean Army veteran having received a Purple Heart and the Bronze...
L.K. Holt, Sr.
May 25, 2010
On Tuesday, May 25th, 2010, L.K. (Leemon) Holt Sr., formerly of Manila, Arkansas, and a resident of Lawrence Hall Nursing Center in Walnut Ridge, witnessed the greatest change he has ever seen in his 101 years of life as he exited this earth and met his Savior face-to-face. Without a doubt, he heard the words, "Well done, good and...
Judy Ann Hill
May 25, 2010
Judy Ann Hill, 59, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. Born in Bay, Judy lived much of her life in Nashville, Tennessee, before returning to the Jonesboro-Bay area 10 years ago. She was a homemaker and worked as a Caregiver and Nurse’s Assistant. Judy was a Pentecostal and enjoyed professional wrestling and...
Eleanore Eakins Nance
May 24, 2010
Eleanore Leona Eakins Nance, 85, of Lake City, died Monday evening at her home of natural causes. Born in Chicago, Eleanore moved to Lake City in 1947. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Lake City where she was active in two Sunday school classes: the Early Morning class and the Senior Ladies class....
Suzanna C. Coonce
May 23, 2010
Suzanna C. Coonce, 76, of Jonesboro, ascended to Heaven Sunday evening at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born in Paris, France, Suzanna has lived over 50 years in the United States. She initially lived in Jonesboro and then resided in Little Rock and Hot Springs for several years before returning to Jonesboro in 2004. Suzanna...
Delmar Lynn Mcillwain
May 23, 2010
Delmar McIllwain, 67, of Fisher died Sunday. He is survived by two sons, Chris McIllwain of Fisher and Kevin McIllwain of Harrisburg; one daughter, Lee Ann Dowdy of Millington, Tennessee; two brothers, Raymond and Lloyd McIllwain; three sisters, Wilma Barker, Betty Morris, and Minnie Jean Dixon; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte McIllwain....
Bill Beshiers
May 21, 2010
Bill Beshiers, 81, of rural Jonesboro, died Friday, May 21, 2010 at his home. He had lived in Jonesboro since 1979 moving here from Farrville and was a member of the Brookland Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn Beshiers, one son Tim Beshiers, and sister Dorothy Beshiers. Survivors include sons, Kenny Beshiers and Jerry...
Lena Mae Goodrich
May 18, 2010
Lena Mae Goodrich, 90, of Jonesboro died Tuesday May 18, 2010 at the Ridgecrest Nursing Center. She was born in Cherry Valley, Arkansas and had lived in Jonesboro for over fifty years. She was a retired clerk for Stone’s Pharmacy and of the Pentecostal belief. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved rodeos, professional wrestling,...
Eddie Don Morrison
May 17, 2010
Eddie Don Morrison, 61, of Jonesboro, died Monday, May 17, 2010, at his home. Eddie was the owner of the newly established Café 18 East where he enjoyed his passion for cooking and serving his patrons. He also managed his own residential and farm property. He had been a school teacher, a cotton and rice farmer, a building contractor...
Jackie Mae Hamm
May 16, 2010
Jackie Mae Hamm, 79, of Jonesboro died Sunday May 16, 2010 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was born in Savannah, Tennessee and had lived in Jonesboro since 1950, moving here from Tennessee. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist belief. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd S. Hamm in 2005 and her parents Herschel...
Geraldine G. Cobler
May 16, 2010
Geraldine G. Cobler, 69, of Jonesboro, died May 16, 2010 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born in Illinois but had lived in Jonesboro for the past several years. She was a good friend and loved by those who knew her. A Memorial Mass will be said on Friday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in...
Barbara June Cobb
May 15, 2010
Born June 28, 1934, in Providence, Kentucky, June passed away at home Sunday. Formerly of Lake City, she was preceded in death by her husband, Max Gene Cobb, son Charles Wayne Cobb and her parents, Ruby R. and Gladys Smith. June is survived by son, Garry Cobb of Jonesboro, daughter, Joy Deneen Cobb of Jonesboro, and son, Tim Cobb...
Jewel Barnes
May 15, 2010
Jewel Barnes, 90, of Bay, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 15, 2010. She was born in Jonesboro and lived most of her life in Bay. She was a faithful member of the Bay First Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and retired cafeteria worker with Bay Public Schools. She was known by many as Granny...
Barbara Jean Mcginnis
May 14, 2010
Barbara Jean McGinnis, 71, of Jonesboro, died Friday May 14, 2010 at her daughter’s residence. She was born in West Fork, Arkansas and had lived in Jonesboro for five years moving here from Hot Springs. She was a nursing assistant and a member of the Sherwood Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Mary...
Marion Theodore Ray
May 10, 2010
Marion Theodore Ray, 74, of Ravenden Springs died May 10, 2010 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born in Hutchinson, Kansas and had lived in Ravenden Springs for 33 years, moving there from Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He was a truck Driver for CFI, Army Veteran and of the Baptist belief. He was preceded in...
Thomas Henry Hudson
May 9, 2010
Thomas Hudson, 43, of Jonesboro, died May 9, 2010. He had lived in Jonesboro most of his life and loved fishing and cooking out. He was well liked by people, had a great sense of humor and loved to watch comedy movies, liked to clean, and loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his children, Jimmy...
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