Obituaries

Apr 29, 2009

Laura Jane Emerson, 83, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born in Jonesboro and had lived her entire life here. She was a member of Westvale Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Louis Emerson, of the home; sons and daughters-in law, Randy & Rita Emerson, Charlie & Vickie Emerson, all of Jonesboro;...

Apr 26, 2009

Harold James “Crackerjack” Polsgrove, 70, of Jonesboro, died Sunday morning at Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould. Born in Leachville, James lived much of his life in Jonesboro. He served 6 years in the Navy and 4 years in the Army. After his military service, he was a truck driver in the Jonesboro area. James was a volunteer in the...

Apr 25, 2009

Barbara F. Carter, 54, of Trumann died Saturday, April 25, 2009, at her home. She had lived in Trumann most of her adult life and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness.

Barbara was an educational interpreter for the hearing impaired and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was preceded in...

Apr 25, 2009

Doyal Wesley Lowery, 66, of Trumann died Saturday, April 25, 2009, at his home. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of the former Promiseland Missionary Baptist Church. A son of the late James Elmer Sr. and Lois Ion Lowery he was born in Trumann. He was preceded in death by brothers James Jr., and Leroy Lowery,...

Apr 24, 2009

Idell Bradley, 78 of Rogers, Arkansas, died Friday, April 24, 2009 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, Arkansas. She had lived in Rogers since 2001 moving there from Jonesboro. She was a member of the Nettleton United Methodist Church in Jonesboro and the Oakley Chapel United Methodist Church in Rogers. Idell was preceded in death by her husband,...

Apr 24, 2009

Raymond (Ray) Anderson was born on June 1, 1941, in Houghton Lake, Michigan, to Roy & Ruth (Merritt) Anderson. Ray died peacefully at home, surrounded by family and in the arms of his loving wife. He went to Heaven to be with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on April 24, 2009. His church home was the First Nazarene...

Apr 23, 2009

Robert Robinson went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, April 23rd at his home.

Visitation will be Saturday evening from 3:00 P.M.- 6:00 P.M., in Emerson’s funeral home with services at 2:00 P.M. Sunday in the sanctuary of Calvary Baptist Church 2731 Paula Dr, Jonesboro. Former pastor will conduct services and long time friend and pastor,...

Apr 18, 2009

Albert E Qualls, 79, lifelong resident of Jonesboro AR died Saturday, 04/18/2009 at his home of natural causes. Albert, born in Hardin, TN on 05/20/1929, lived a good life, as Dad, brother, Boss, grandpaw and golfer. He was a member of Central Baptist Church of Jonesboro.

He is survived by his wife, Lenora S. Qualls, sons, their...

Apr 17, 2009

Robert Wheeler Westbrook, Sr. 79, of Jonesboro, formerly of Blytheville, died Friday, April 17, 2009. Born in Jonesboro, December 7, 1929, Robert lived much of his life in Blytheville where he worked for AP&L for 28 years. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Blytheville where he served as a deacon. He was also a...

Apr 17, 2009

Virgil “Blue” McNatt, 80, of Monette, formerly of Jonesboro, died Friday, April 17, 2009, at Woodbriar Nursing Center in Harrisburg. Born in Craighead County, Virgil lived much of his life in Jonesboro and Monette. For many years he owned and operated McNatt’s Service Station and Bait Shop. He enjoyed doing yard work and was of the Methodist belief. Virgil...

Apr 17, 2009

John L. Sheets, 79, of Trumann, died Friday, April 17, 2009, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Trumann, John lived all of his life in Trumann other than his military career. He was a retired U.S. Army First Sergeant with over 20 years of active duty and was a veteran of the Korean War and Vietnam...

Apr 16, 2009

Ethel M. Coots, 90, of Jonesboro passed away Thursday April 16, 2009 at St. Bernard's Medical Center.

She was born in Cash, Arkansas and lived in Jonesboro since 1971.

She was a retired custodian for Jonesboro Public Schools(McArthur) for twenty years and a member of the Stone Street Church of Christ.

She was...

Apr 14, 2009

Doris Hicks, 75, of Jonesboro died Monday at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Southwest Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, Olen Hicks, of the home; one son, Gary Hicks and wife Suzan of Jonesboro; one daughter Belinda Wimpy and husband Mark of Jonesboro. She was “Meme” to four grandchildren, Candice Holloway, Haley...

Apr 12, 2009

Joy Craig Cruciani, 55, of Jonesboro, died Sunday, April 12, 2009, at her home. She had lived in Jonesboro since 1969 and was of the Baptist belief. She loved to help people and was preceded in death by her brother William Jeffrey Craig and her sister Kimberly Jean Craig. Joy is survived by her parents Alexander and Geraldine Craig,...

Apr 12, 2009

Ricky Neal Johansen, 42, of Heber Springs, formerly of Trumann, died Sunday at his home of natural causes.

Born in Michigan City, Indiana, Ricky lived much of his life in the Trumann-Jonesboro area. He worked several years in the concrete and construction industry and attended First Assembly of God in Jonesboro.

Ricky was a U.S....

Apr 11, 2009

Melvin Lee Griffin, 72, of Otwell, died Saturday morning, April 11, 2009, in Randolph County while turkey hunting. He was born near Jonesboro on March 10, 1937 to Bernard and Essie Anderson Griffin.

Melvin was a retired farmer, a member of Otwell Christian Church, and was a veteran of the Arkansas National Guard. He was a 1956...

Apr 11, 2009

Daniel Lee Frederick, 35, of Bay, died Saturday April 11, 2009 at his home. He was born in Jonesboro and lived in Bay for thirty years. He was a musician and was preceded in death by his father David Elwood Frederick. Survived by his mother Mary Frederick of the home. Sister, Tina Bishop and husband Dewayne of Bay. Graveside...

Apr 11, 2009

Floyd Mitchell Busby, 52, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, April 11, 2009, at Ridgecrest Nursing Center. Born in Trumann, Floyd lived most of his life in Jonesboro. He was a Christian, a loving brother and son, and will always be remembered. Floyd was preceded in death by his parents: Mitchell and Helen Scott Busby; by a sister: Norma Fletcher; and...

Apr 10, 2009

Paul Knuckles, 70, of Jonesboro, left this life Friday, April 10, 2009. Preceding him in death were his parents, Charlie and Rosalee Knuckles; his step-mother Betty Knuckles and one brother Ross Knuckles. Survivors include one son, Ronnie Knuckles and wife, Suzie. Mayflower; two daughters, Sheila McKinzie, Cave City; and Misty Pyburn and husband Tim, Jonesboro; one step daughter Renae...

Apr 10, 2009

Carl C. Irvin, 75, of Trumann, died Friday, April 10, 2009, at UAMS Hospital in Little Rock. Born in Okolona, Mississippi, Carl lived in Memphis before moving to Jonesboro in 1974. He lived in Corning 10 years before moving to Trumann last year. He was a member of the Teamsters Union for over 30 years and was retired from...