Obituaries

Tommy H. Mullins

Tommy H. Mullins

Feb 18, 2010

Tommy H. Mullins, 75, of rural Jonesboro, died Thursday, February 18, 2010, at St. Bernards Medical Center. Born in Bay Village, Tommy has lived in Jonesboro the past 21 years. He was a retired farmer and a Baptist. He was preceded in death by his parents: Edgar and Mary Butler Mullins; and by 6 brothers: Harold, Jimmy, Joe, Walter,...

Peggy Brewer Reynolds

Peggy Brewer Reynolds

Feb 18, 2010

Peggy Brewer Reynolds, 60, of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday February 18, 2010 at her daughter’s residence. Peggy left this world to continue her journey, and to join her loved ones that had gone on before her, leaving her with no more tears or pain. She was preceded in death by her Father, Jay Brewer, one daughter, Donna Glasco, one...

Laura Frances Inboden

Laura Frances Inboden

Feb 18, 2010

Laura Frances Inboden, 78, passed away February 18th at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born and raised in Bay, graduating from Bay High School and Arkansas State University. Laura’s passion for children and education was evident as she literally touched the lives of thousands of families throughout her 32 years as an educator....

Dacon Clay

Dacon Clay

Feb 17, 2010

Dacon Lynn Clay, infant son of Donald and Denise McAfee Clay, died Wednesday, February 14, 2010, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. In addition to his parents, survivors include: 2 brothers: Dewayne Clay of Brookland and Keith Austin of Caraway; 2 sisters: Samantha Clay of Gosnell and Alexandria Clay of Fayetteville; Maternal grandparents, Doyle and Charlene McAfee of Caraway;...

Hazel Opal Phillips

Hazel Opal Phillips

Feb 17, 2010

Hazel Opal Phillips, 86, of Jonesboro died Wednesday at St. Bernards Medical Center. She is survived by two sons, Phil Phillips (Sandy) and Joel Phillips, both of Jonesboro; two daughters, Opal Smothermon and and Jo Gambill (Richard); two brothers, Denver Forbis of West Memphis and Vernon Forbis of Harrisburg; three sisters, Rachel Harris of Memphis, Mary Hale of Wynne...

Max Ray Nichols

Max Ray Nichols

Feb 16, 2010

Max Nichols, 73, died Tuesday at St. Bernards. He is survived by one son, Steven Nichols of Houston, Texas; one daughter, Kimberly Lynn Nichols, of Maumelle, Arkansas; four brothers, Jimmy, Jerry, Ronnie, and Landa Nichols, all of Jonesboro; four sisters, Debbie Taylor, and Sarah Roedel, both of Jonesboro, Donna McClung of Mtn. View, AR, and Tonya Winningham of Trumann;...

Zelma Dorton Pardew

Zelma Dorton Pardew

Feb 15, 2010

Zelma Dorton Pardew, 79, of Jonesboro, died Monday, February 15, 2010, at her home of natural causes. A native and life-long resident of Jonesboro, Zelma was retired after working 30 years as secretary to the Superintendent of Nettleton Schools. Following her work at Nettleton, Zelma worked several years at the Bank of Northeast Arkansas. Zelma was a member of...

Gloria Jean Gossett

Gloria Jean Gossett

Feb 14, 2010

Gloria Jean Glover Gossett, 80, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010. She was born May 9, 1929, to the late David D. Glover Jr. and Helen V. Glover. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Dr. Clarence E. “Ed” Gossett. She is survived by her sister,...

Doris Nelson

Doris Nelson

Feb 13, 2010

Doris Nelson, 64, of rural Jonesboro, died Saturday morning, February 13, 2010, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born in Carthage, Mississippi, Doris moved to northeast Arkansas at an early age and lived most of her life in the Marked Tree-Jonesboro area. She retired from General Electric of Jonesboro, and was of the Baptist belief....

Joyce Shea

Joyce Shea

Feb 12, 2010

Joyce Shea, 80, of Jonesboro, died Friday, February 12, 2010 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. She had lived in Jonesboro since 1976, moving here from Hanover Park, Illinois and was a member of the Nettleton Baptist Church. She was an owner/operator for over twenty years, of the Eskimo Queen with her husband, Art Shea. Joyce was a member of...

Coyann Mcswain

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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,...