Obituaries

Jul 6, 2009

Pedro Elizondo, 63, of Wynne, died July 6, at St. Bernard's. He was born in Mission, texas and lived in Wynne for 13, years and was of the catholic belief. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. Survived by three sons: Richard, Jessie Elizondo of Wynne and Christopher Barrow of Little Rock. Three daughters; Felecia...

Jul 4, 2009

Allean Thompson, 80, of Paragould, died Saturday evening at St. Bernards Medical Center. Born in Craighead County, she had lived in Paragould since 1967. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Paragould, loved to garden, and was a member of the Women’s Democratic League. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Mack & Ella Van Thompson,...

Jul 4, 2009

Rosalie Humway, 89, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, July 4, 2009, at her home. She moved to Jonesboro in 1985 from Little Rock, Arkansas. She was a member of Central Baptist Church and worked in the church nursery from 1985 until 1998. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Humway. Roaslie is survived by one son, Ron Humway...

Jul 2, 2009

Martha Vernell McKinney, 71, of Jonesboro died Thursday, July 2, 2009, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was a homemaker and of the Protestant faith. Martha was a life member of the VFW Auxiliary and as an Air Force wife of 25 years; her services included being a Red Cross volunteer and a Family Services volunteer. She was preceded...

Jul 1, 2009

Clara Louise Momany Pressly, 88, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, died Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. A native and life-long resident of Jonesboro, Mrs. Pressly worked over 30 years for General Electric of Jonesboro. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church where she was a member of the choir, Altar Society, Silver Catholics and...

Jun 30, 2009

Frank Kirksey, 56, of Jonesboro died Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, James Morris Kirksey. Frank worked at Riceland Rice for over 28 years and enjoyed life and loved his family.

Frank is survived by his wife of 32 years, Theresa...

Jun 29, 2009

Michael Dewayne Robinson, 45. of Jonesboro, passed away Monday, June 29, 2009, at his home of natural causes.

He was born July 15, 1963, to Gene and Henrietta Robinson and was a lifetime Jonesboro resident. Michael was a 1982 graduate of Jonesboro High School and attended Delta Technical School.

Michael was preceded in death by...

Jun 28, 2009

Thomas Bonner “Buddy” Lincoln, 77, of Jonesboro passed from this life after a long illness on Sunday, June 28, surrounded by his family at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born to Thomas Sr, & Dora Rice Lincoln and was raised by Doc & Gladys Applegate. He was a Christian and a member of the Valley View Church of...

Jun 28, 2009

Rebecca Lea “Becky” Cline, 51, of Bono, died Sunday at her home of natural causes. Born in Anna, Illinois, Becky moved to Jonesboro in 1961. She currently worked as the school nurse for Westside High School and worked several years for NEA Womens Clinic in Jonesboro. Becky also served as assistant Dance Team coach and volleyball coach at Westside....

Jun 25, 2009

Janet Pierce Hall, 58, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, June 25, 2009, at her home of natural causes. Born in Jonesboro, Janet lived in Detroit before moving back to Jonesboro in 1966. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her father, Richard Pierce, and a sister, Wilma Joyce Pierce. Survivors include her husband: Sammy Hall of the...

Jun 25, 2009

Mae Kee Adams, 92, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, died Thursday, June 25, 2009, at Craighead Nursing Home in Jonesboro. Born May 11, 1917, at Camden, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late John Wiley and Vannie Kee. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Riley Adams, son-in-law Drane Adams and several brothers and sisters. Mae Adams was...

Jun 25, 2009

Theresa Gail Walker, 54, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, June 25, 2009 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She had lived in Jonesboro most of her life and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness. She was preceded in death by her father Charles Edward Gibson Sr. Theresa is survived by her husband of 20 years, Gregg Walker,...

Jun 19, 2009

William Brown Lacy III, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on Friday, June 19th, 2009. He was 49.

Brown was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on April 13, 1960, and graduated from Pine Crest Preparatory School in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, before attending the University of Florida at Gainesville. He went on to graduate from...

Jun 19, 2009

Donal Bailey, 90, of Jonesboro, died Friday, June 19, 2009 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He attended the Nettleton Baptist Church and was a member of the Sanctuary Class and also served in the US Army during WWII. Donal was preceded in death by his parents, J.T. and Bertie Bailey; sisters, Arlene Cline, and Ruby Bradford; brothers, Burley, Gene,...

Jun 15, 2009

Carl Edwin Anders, 79, of Jonesboro, died Monday evening, June 15, 2009, at his home of natural causes. Carl was born on December 16, 1929 in New Liberty, Arkansas, near Blytheville.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Elizabeth Joyce Anders, his first wife Dorothy Faye Warren Anders, his daughter Brenda Faye Davolt, his...

Jun 12, 2009

Lola Lesley, 73, of the Finch community in Greene County, died Friday, June 12, 2009, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Born in Harrisburg, Lola lived much of her life in the Trumann-Jonesboro area before moving to Finch 20 years ago. She worked as a nurse’s aide and care sitter for several years and operated a flea market...

Jun 9, 2009

Jo Ann Smith, 72, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, June 09, 2009, at NEA Baptist Medical Center. She lived her life in Jonesboro and was a member of Walnut Street Baptist Church. She was also a member of Pistols and Petticoats Square Dance Club and the Arkansas Camper Dancers. Jo Ann was preceded in death by her parents Paul Sr....

Jun 8, 2009

Arzella Baney Letner, 80, of Jonesboro, died Monday, June 8, 2009, at her home. She had lived in Jonesboro most of her life and was a member of the Jonesboro Worship Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Wayne Letner.

Arzella’s survivors include her son, Dale Letner and wife Sharlene; one daughter, Regina Worsley,...

Jun 8, 2009

Nina Holt Morrison was born August 29, 1914 near Hardy, Arkansas in Sharp County. She has lived most of her life in Bay, Arkansas.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip Morrison; one son, Rickey Morrison; her parents, Troy and Hattie Holt; brothers, Rex Holt and Joe Holt; sisters, Dophine Holland and Jeanette Arnold.

Jun 7, 2009

Barry Lee Elrod, 57, 0f Jonesboro, died Sunday at his home. He had lived in Jonesboro his entire life. He loved woodworking, pottery, and gardening. He is survived by his son, Geoff Elrod, Little Rock; his mother, Katherine Elrod, Jonesboro; brothers, Mark Leslie Elrod, Davey Jerome Elrod; and one sister, Melissa Moore. He was preceded in death by his...