Obituaries

Aug 17, 2009

William J. “Bill” Glenn, 74, of Jonesboro, formerly of Greenbrier, died Monday, August 17, 2009, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Bill was born in Greenbrier and lived much of his life there before moving to Jonesboro in 2001. Bill worked several years for International Shoe Company in Conway and was retired from the Faulkner County Sheriff’s Office....

Aug 17, 2009

Mrs. Hazel J. Hickey died August 17, 2009, at SkilCare Nursing Center. She was born in Batesville, Arkansas, on April 18, 1930. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lynn and Sadie Elizabeth Rockholt Hill, two brothers, Sherman and Austin Hill, a sister, Ima Hill Taylor, and three husbands, Archie Conway Jones in 1954, James V. Stephens in...

Aug 17, 2009

Gabriel Adam Stewart, newborn infant to John and Cari Stewart of Bay, was born into heaven on August 17, 2009. In addition to his parents, Gabriel is survived by two sisters, Reily and Peyton, of the home; maternal grandparents, Joe and Carol Duncan, Jonesboro; paternal grandparents, Donnie and Anita Stewart, Bay, Arkansas and paternal grandmother Sherry Robertson, Pennsylvania and...

Aug 16, 2009

Jackson TN – James Cary Gillespie, 58, of Jackson TN, formerly a longtime resident of Jonesboro, AR, died suddenly on Sunday, August 16, of natural causes at Jackson/Madison County General Hospital. Cary was born in Jonesboro, AR. on May 31, 1951 to Fairy Conlee and James Edwin Gillespie. He is survived by his wife Rebetta Chance Gillespie, twin sons...

Aug 16, 2009

Gerald Wayne Dudley, 72, of rural Harrisburg, was born May 23, 1937, in a house on Morning Sun Road, the same road where he was living when he passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2009. He grew up in Weiner, Arkansas, where he attended Weiner High School and played varsity basketball. He graduated in 1955. Gerald attended Arkansas State...

Aug 16, 2009

Earl “Bud” Warren, 77, of Bay, went to be with Our Lord and Savior Sunday, August 16, 2009 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 29, 1931. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vilous & Maebelle Warren and one brother, Eugene Warren. Mr. Warren was retired from Reliable Insurance after 30 years. He then...

Aug 14, 2009

Louella Duffel, 91, a lifelong resident of Jonesboro died Wednesday, August 19, 2009, at St. Bernard's Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents and 15 brothers and sisters. Louella is a member of Nettleton Baptist Church and is survived by one son, Larry Duffel and wife Dianna of Lebanon, Missouri; daughter, Linda Stallings, Jonesboro; brother, Alton...

Aug 12, 2009

Carla Sue Hotchkiss Hernandez, 55, of Leachville, Arkansas, died Wednesday, August 12, 2009, at St. Bernard's Medical Center. She had lived in Leachville for a year, moving there from Lake City, Arkansas. She was an avid reader of romance novels and was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Jean Wilson. Carla is survived by son, Billy...

Aug 11, 2009

Dealva Faye Gamblin (Dee), 83, of Jonesboro, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2009 in Jonesboro. She was the wife of the late Curtis Gamblin and beloved mother of 3 children. She was lovingly called “Grandee” by her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dee was born in Zephyr, Texas, on September 13, 1925. She was the daughter of the late Roy...

Aug 9, 2009

Dailene Culbreath, 62, of Jonesboro died Sunday August 9, 2009 at her home.

She was born in and lived her lifetime in Jonesboro. Dailene served as office manager at Clopton Clinic for several years leading the employees and supporting the doctors in the growth of the firm from two to nineteen doctors. Dailene has been a strong...

Aug 9, 2009

Lucy F. Hardel, 93, of Jonesboro, died Sunday at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was born in McGlothin County, Kentucky and had lived in Hamlet, Indiana before moving to Jonesboro in 1981. She was a member of the First Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Esther Mae Hardel Wood, seven siblings, and her husband Adam...

Aug 7, 2009

Jay Allen Regen Reline, 58, of Blytheville died Friday August 7, 2009 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born in Frankfort, Michigan and lived in Blytheville for ten years moving there from Sidney, Nebraska. He was a lab technician for Maverick. He was preceded in death by his brother Dale Wayne Reline. Survived by his parents,...

Aug 6, 2009

Will G. Earnhart, 81, of Jonesboro died Thursday August 6, 2009 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. He was born and lived in Jonesboro his entire life and was a member of the Highland Drive Baptist Church. He was a retired Press Supervisor for the Jonesboro Sun for over forty years and was an Air Force Veteran. He was preceded...

Aug 6, 2009

Virginia Fare McLaurin, 79 of Jonesboro, died Thursday Morning, August 6, 2009 at St. Bernard’s Village. She was a native of Corinth, Mississippi, living in Memphis and Monroe, Louisiana, before moving to Jonesboro in 1968. She received her undergraduate degree from Memphis State University and completed her post-graduate work at Arkansas State University. She was known by many to...

Aug 6, 2009

Raymond D. Erby, 84, of Jonesboro, passed away August 6, 2009 at his home. He was born March 10, 1925 at Judd Hill to Jefferson and Jeanie Erby. He was a charter member of Valley Ridge Baptist Church where he served as Deacon. He was a Sunday School teacher for 12 years. He retired from Dillard’s after 25 years...

Aug 5, 2009

Bob A. McDonald, 74, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday at St. Bernards Medical Center. Born in Otwell, Bob lived some of his life in Trumann and most of his life in Jonesboro. He was co-owner of TSI Amusements in Jonesboro and was of the Baptist belief. Bob enjoyed hunting and fishing and was preceded in death by his parents: Clarence...

Aug 5, 2009

Todd May, 45, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, August 5, 2009, in Jonesboro. Born in Memphis, Todd lived in Steele, Missouri before moving to Jonesboro where he lived most of his life. He was a farmer and a member of Temple Baptist Church. Todd was a member of the Beech Creek Hunting Club near Hermitage and enjoyed hunting, fishing and...

Aug 1, 2009

John R. “Bob” Ridge, 79 of Lake City, Arkansas died Saturday, August 1, 2009 at his home. He was born March 19, 1930 to the late Curtis W. Ridge and the late Ella Hogard Ridge. He was a member of the Lake City United Methodist Church for 62 years, a Mason and active in his community. Bob loved life,...

Jul 31, 2009

Teresa Ellen Rosse, 65, of Jonesboro died Friday at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was a member of Central Baptist Church and was on the Executive Board of the Northeast Arkansas Breast Cancer Support Group. She was co-owner, with her husband, of Home Ice Company. She worked tirelessly helping others, and was always behind the scenes because she never...

Jul 31, 2009

Flora L. Miller, 63, of Jonesboro, died Friday at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. A homemaker, she had lived in Jonesboro for the past 11 years moving here from Clarendon. Mrs. Miller spent her life caring for her family and home.

She is survived by her husband, George “Hoot” Miller; her children, Amanda Owens, Clarendon, Jay Miller, Jonesboro,...