Obituaries

Apr 9, 2009

Lillie Perry Isbell, 91, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, April 9, 2009 at NEA Baptist Hospital. She had lived in Jonesboro for two-years, moving here from Bay, Arkansas. Lillie was a member of the Bay Church of Christ. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed hunting and fishing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Isbell; her parents,...

Apr 8, 2009

Karen Tilley, 60, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday morning at her home. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was Vice President of Operations for Liberty Bank. Karen was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro and was a member of Southwest Church of Christ. She had been in the banking profession since she was 18 years old but...

Apr 8, 2009

Steven Douglas Beavers, 55, of Jonesboro died Wednesday April 8, 2009 at his home. He was born in Blytheville and lived in Jonesboro for two years, coming here from Blytheville. He was a carpenter and of the Baptist belief. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Doris Dunavant Beavers and one son Kelly Wayne Connell. Survived...

Apr 7, 2009

Irene Kinsey Mooney went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2009. She was born on September 17, 1944 in Ypsilanti, Michigan and is survived by her husband, Jere, son Jerry from New Port Richey, Florida and three daughters; Lori of Marshfield, Massachusetts, Patty and Debbie Mooney of Jonesboro, Arkansas and their families. Also surviving is her mother...

Apr 5, 2009

Gordon Atherton Hiett, Sr., 95, of Mountain Home, died Sunday, April 5, 2009, at Care Manor Nursing Center in Mountain Home. He was born in Jonesboro on September 20, 1913, to Otho and Clara Hiett. His younger sister was Meta Hiett Blanchard of Newport, Arkansas. His wife of sixty-eight years was Gladys Carter Hiett. He follows them in death....

Apr 4, 2009

Clay Knight, 72, of Paul Switch, passed away Saturday April 4, 2009 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Born at Paul’s Switch on November 26, 1936, he was the son of S.W. (Dub) and Norine Knight. He attended school at Lanieve and graduated from Bono School in 1954. A lifelong farmer, he operated the Knight and Son grocery store in...

Apr 1, 2009

Carl Richard Cook, 52, of Jonesboro, beloved son of Carl M. and Christine Cook; loving father of Jared Cook; beloved brother of David Cook of Austin, Texas, died Wednesday at St. Bernards Medical Center surrounded by his family. Survivors include his parents; son, Jared and daughter-in-law Melissa; brother, David and wife Karen of Austin, Texas; grandmother, Sylvia Moore of...

Apr 1, 2009

Marion G. Berry Bridger, 93, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday at Craighead County Nursing Home in Jonesboro.

Marion was born in Jonesboro and lived much of her life here. She was one of the princesses who helped dedicate the original bridge over the St. Francis River at Lake City.

She was a homemaker and member of...

Mar 31, 2009

Oleeta McCallister, 82, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born September 20, 1925, in Denmark, Arkansas and had lived in Jonesboro since 1942. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She was a founding corporate officer of Winningham Parts Warehouse, Inc. and A & G Auto Parts. She retired...

Mar 29, 2009

Zola Cornelia (Martin) Cole Zola Cornelia (Martin) Cole of Paragould, Arkansas age 99 was called to Heaven , Sunday March 29, 2009, she was born May 24, 1909 at Harrison, Arkansas and lived in Paragould most of her life. She was preceded in death by her only child John Lee Cole, her parents: John E. & Effie (Wilkins) Martin,...

Mar 26, 2009

Loeida Lane Hendrix, 94, daughter of Frank and Nora Lane, passed away March 26, 2009 at her home. She was a life long resident of Bono and Jonesboro. Loeida was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church and will be remembered for her many kindnesses and charitable activities.

Honey or Aunt T, as she was...

Mar 26, 2009

Harold Paris Livingston Sr., 63, of Jonesboro, died Thursday March 26, 2009 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee and had lived in Jonesboro for twelve years, moving here from Turrell, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his son, Harold Paris Livingston Jr. and his maternal grandparents. Survived by his wife of thirty...

Mar 25, 2009

Mary Snider, 49, of Cash, died Wednesday March 25, 2009 at Jonesboro Health Center. She was born in Orlando, Florida and had lived in Cash. She was preceded in death by her mother Jimmie Wilson and two children, Timmy and Jimmy Snider. She is survived by her father, Estel Roy Burrow, three daughters, Kimberly Sanderson of Sulphur Springs, Texas,...

Mar 23, 2009

Mary Elizabeth Ferguson, 42, of Bay died Monday March 23, 2009 in Bay. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri and had lived in Bay since 1975, moving there from Trumann. She was a phlebotomist for the American Red Cross in Jonesboro and was a member of the Calvary Pentecostal Church in Trumann. Survived by her son, Blake Ferguson...

Mar 23, 2009

Charlene D. Palmer, 83, of Jonesboro, died Monday at SkilCare Nursing Center in Jonesboro. Born in the Valley View community to Abe and Freddy Lynch Darr, Charlene lived in California from 1955-1980 before moving to Jonesboro. Charlene earned a Bachelor degree from Arkansas State University, a Master degree from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, and a Doctorate degree...

Mar 23, 2009

Martha Viola Harrison, 87, of Jonesboro entered into her eternal home on March 23, 2009, with her grandchildren by her side. She was born July 9, 1921 to the late Mr. & Mrs. Robert Henderson. She married the late Thomas Day Harrison on November 4, 1938. Martha and Thomas had one son Adrian Eugene Harrison, of Jonesboro. Martha spent...

Mar 23, 2009

Billy Prater, 74, of Jonesboro, died Monday at St. Bernards Medical Center. Born in Egypt, he had lived his entire life in the Jonesboro area. He is survived by his daughter, Cindy Prater, Corning; son, Mark Prater; sisters, Mary Ann Carter, Florence, Alabama, Dian Hollingsworth, Jonesboro; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Iva Prater;...

Mar 22, 2009

Roger Dale Ray, known to many as “Papa,” age 61, of Jonesboro, departed this life on Sunday, March 22, 2009, surrounded by his loving family and friends in the comfort of his home. Mr. Ray was born in Jonesboro on October 15, 1947, into the family of the late Walter and Charlene Ray. He was also preceded in death...

Mar 21, 2009

Norma Asbury, 87, of Brookland, formerly of Mammoth Spring, died Saturday, march 21, 2009, at St. Bernard’s. She was born January 11, 1922, in Canton, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Asbury, in 1963. Survivors include her daughter, Vivian Heyl and husband Larry, of Brookland; grandchildren, Sarah Brown and husband Devin, Chicago, Gretchen Hunt and...

Mar 20, 2009

Marilla Elline Gill, 89, of Jonesboro died Friday at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was a member of First Christian Church and was a Sunday School teacher for 47 years. In addition to church work, she loved her flowers and sewing. She is survived by one daughter, Paula Nelms and husband David of Jonesboro; two brothers, Rev. Leon Wilson...