Obituaries
Coyann Mcswain
Feb 12, 2010
Coyann McSwain, 78, of Jonesboro, died Friday, February 12, 2010, at her home of natural causes. Born in Moberly, Missouri, Coyann lived in Jackson, Mississippi, before moving to Jonesboro where she lived most of her life. Coyann was a graduate of Central High School, Jackson, Mississippi, and Arkansas State University where she was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi...
Ruth Gault Brown
Feb 12, 2010
Ruth Gault Brown, 94, of Jonesboro, formerly of Danville died Friday. She is survived by one son, Ken Brown, of Jonesboro; one daughter, Joanne McKinney, of Arlington, Texas; six grandchildren, Susan Pippin of Arlington, Carol (Tim) Hill of Russellville, Amy (Burt) Barrett and Adam Brown, both of Jonesboro, Andrew (Sarah) Brown of Oak Harbor, Washington, and Aaron (Chelsie)Brown, of...
Henry "Hank" Zarnes
Feb 10, 2010
Henry “Hank” Zarnes, 73 of Monette died Wednesday at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born in Marshall, Arkansas and was a self employed carpenter, Navy veteran and a member of the Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents. There are no surviving relatives. Graveside service will be at 2:00 P.M. Friday at Macey Cemetery in...
Johnnie Carolyn Block
Feb 9, 2010
Johnnie Carolyn Block, 76, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born in Dyer County, Tennessee, Mrs. Block moved to Fisher at an early age and lived in the Waldenburg area until she moved to Jonesboro in 1992. She was a homemaker and devoted to her family. She attended church and school...
Robert Dewayne Hickey
Feb 7, 2010
Robert Dewayne Hickey, 54 , of Jonesboro died Sunday at St. Bernards Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn of the home; daughter Christy Johnson, and husband, Fang; step-mother, Bobbie Hickey; four brothers, Larry and Ronnie Haag and Mark and David Hickey; and three granddaughters, Morgan, Aubrey and Layla. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Billy R. Rees, Jr.
Feb 5, 2010
Billy R. Rees, Jr., 51, of Jonesboro, died Friday in Mississippi of natural causes. Born in Jonesboro, Billy resided a few years in Dallas, but lived most of his life in Jonesboro. He was a swimming pool designer and a member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. Billy attended Arkansas State University where he was a member of Sigma...
Danny Ray Reeves
Feb 5, 2010
Danny Reeves, 51, went to be with our Heavenly Father and his son, Christopher Reeves on February 5, 2010 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was surrounded by his family and close friends in his last few hours. He lived in Jonesboro most of his life and attended Trinity Church. He was well-known for his involvement in youth sports....
Karen D. Jeffery
Feb 4, 2010
Karen D. Jeffery, 49, of Bono, died Thursday, February 4, 2010, at St. Bernard's Medical Center. She had lived in Bono since 2001, moving here from Cabot, Arkansas. Karen was preceded in death by her father, E. L. Jeffery and one brother, Roy Jeffery. Karen is survived by her mother, Patsy Jeffery; one sister, Oneta Wilson, both of Bono;...
Tommy Max "Tom" Carey
Feb 2, 2010
Tommy “Tom” Max Carey, age 81, died on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 in Jonesboro, Arkansas where he resided with his wife Marti. He died following a terminal illness while showing a strength and captivating spirit that is indicative of his extraordinary life. Tom was born in Guthrie, Oklahoma on September 26, 1928 to Glen T. and Ora Jo Carey....
Gloria Jean Sharp
Feb 1, 2010
Gloria Jean Sharp, 61, of Bay, died Monday at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born in Joliet, Illinois but had spent most of her life in northeast Arkansas. She was a person that people enjoyed being around. She took care of children in her home and loved to spend time with her family and friends. Gloria loved animals,...
Kevin Shatley
Jan 31, 2010
Kevin Neal Shatley, 50, of Jonesboro, died Sunday morning, January 31, 2010, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. Born in Paragould, Kevin lived most of his life in Jonesboro. He worked as a metal fabricator and attended the Assembly of God Church. He was a 1978 graduate of Jonesboro High School and was preceded in death by his father,...
Robert Lee "Brad" Bradbury
Jan 30, 2010
Robert Lee “Brad” Bradbury, Jr., 60, of Jonesboro died Friday, January 30 in Jonesboro of natural causes. He was born on August, 9, 1949 in Little Rock and lived most of his lifetime in the Jonesboro area. Brad was a 1967 graduate of Jonesboro High School, and he attended the University of Arkansas. He was active at the First...
Bobby Dale Ward
Jan 29, 2010
Bobby Dale Ward, 48, of Bay, died Friday, January 29, 2010, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Born in Jonesboro, Bobby lived much of his life in the Jonesboro-Bay area. He worked several years for Colson Corporation before becoming disabled. Bobby was a 1979 graduate of Bay High School and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Bobby was...
Helen G. Triplitt
Jan 28, 2010
Helen G. Triplitt, age 92, passed away January 28, 2010 in Blue Island, IL. She was a long-time resident of the state of Arkansas where she was born in Portia and grew up in Walnut Ridge. Helen spent most of her adult years in Jonesboro. She was preceded in death by her husband, both parents, and four brothers. She...
Eunice L. Henson Adams
Jan 27, 2010
Eunice L. Henson Adams, 68, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was born in Bono, Arkansas and lived her lifetime in this area, and was of the Baptist belief. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, three brothers, and one daughter. Eunice is survived by two sons, Bo Gandy,...
Hettie Mae Presley
Jan 26, 2010
Hettie Mae Presley, 71, of Jonesboro entered into rest on January 26, 2010. She was born March 3, 1938 at Trumann, Arkansas to Allie “Cap” and Robbie Mae Holt. She was the retired owner and operator of the J & H Restaurant in Elkhart, Indiana and of Presley’s Drive Inn in Jonesboro. She was a member of the Christian...
Ruth Coffman Medlock
Jan 26, 2010
Ruth Coffman Medlock of Jonesboro, Arkansas died January 26, 2010 of natural causes. For several years she had been a resident of St. Bernards Village. Mrs. Medlock was ninety-four and leaves two children, John Medlock of Kailua, Hawaii and Janice Atkeson of Essex, CT, and two grandchildren, Tucker Partel of Philadelphia and Geoff Partel of Brooklyn, New York, and...
Robert C. Davidson
Jan 26, 2010
Robert C. Davidson, Jr., 97, of Jonesboro, died of natural causes Tuesday, January 26, 2010, at his home. Born in Harrisburg, Mr. Davidson lived most of his life in Jonesboro. He owned and operated Gatz Insurance Agency of Jonesboro for over 40 years, retiring in 1990. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church where he was a...
Mary Elizabeth Tyler
Jan 25, 2010
Mary Elizabeth Tyler, 90, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, died Monday, January 25, 2010, at St. Bernards Medical Center. Born in North Carolina, Mary lived in Florida and Memphis before moving to Jonesboro. She was a Christian, a homemaker and a Missionary. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, daughter, son, 2 sisters and 2 grandchildren. Survivors include 1 daughter,...
Mary Ellen Langston
Jan 22, 2010
Mary Ellen Langston, 66, of Jonesboro, died Friday morning, January 22, 2010, at her home of natural causes. Born in Swifton, Mary lived much of her life in the Jonesboro area. She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist Church. Mary enjoyed sewing, crocheting, gardening and canning. She especially enjoyed auctions and yard sales. Mary was preceded...
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