Obituaries

Timothy John Kimbrough

Timothy John Kimbrough

Dec 20, 2009

Timothy John Kimbrough, 36, of Jonesboro, died Sunday, December 20, 2009 at Baptist Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee. He had lived in Jonesboro most of his life, was of the Baptist faith, and was a Signalman for the Union Pacific Railroad, Timothy is survived by his son, Ryne Kimbrough; parents, Jerry and Crystal Kimbrough; and one brother Keith Kimbrough,...

W. J. Cox

W. J. Cox

Dec 16, 2009

W. J. Cox, 58, of Jonesboro died Wednesday at St. Bernards Medical Center. He is survived by one son, Kevin Cox, of Jonesboro and a very dear friend, Shelia Sartin, of Jonesboro. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Maude Siddle Cox. Graveside funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at Pine Log Cemetery...

Betty Mcgee Blair

Betty Mcgee Blair

Dec 16, 2009

Betty McGee Blair, 79, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. She was born in Dalton, Arkansas and moved to Jonesboro in 1963, coming from Pocahontas. She was a volunteer with the National Park Service for 16 years at the Grand Teton National Park, and was an active environmentalist. She was preceded in death...

Jane Griffin Turney

Jane Griffin Turney

Dec 15, 2009

Jane Griffin Turney, 68, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday evening, December 15, 2009, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. A native and life-long resident of Jonesboro, Jane was a 1959 graduate of Valley View High School. She was a banker for 32 years with Mercantile Bank and Union Planters Bank. Jane was a member of Christian Valley Christian Church where...

Laverne Deatherage

Laverne Deatherage

Dec 14, 2009

Laverne Deatherage, 86, of Jonesboro, died Monday, December 14, 2009, at her home. She and her late husband, Tillman Deatherage moved to Jonesboro in 1963, moving here from Egypt and was of the Church of Christ belief. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers. Survivors include her daughters, Patricia Foster,...

Marian Thorpe Smith

Marian Thorpe Smith

Dec 14, 2009

Marian Thorpe Smith, 87, of Jonesboro, died December 14, 2009 in Little Rock. She was the daughter of the late Lena & Frank Thorpe and was born January 6, 1922 in Jonesboro. Marian is survived by her husband of 68 years, Harold S. Smith; daughters, Sara Wright and her late husband, David, Pat & Joe Ed Smith; daughter-in-law, Susan...

Robert Earl "Bobby" Montgomery, Jr.

Robert Earl "Bobby" Montgomery, Jr.

Dec 12, 2009

Bobby Montgomery, 31, of Jonesboro passed away Saturday, December 12, 2009 at UAMS in Little Rock. He was born June 20, 1978 in Jonesboro. Bobby was a relaxed man who enjoyed that type of atmosphere. He enjoyed fishing, messing with his horses, target shooting, and spending time with his friends and family. Survivors include his fiancé, Lacey Brown; mother,...

Douglas E. Huffman

Douglas E. Huffman

Dec 11, 2009

Douglas Edwin Huffman passed away Friday, December 11, 2009 in Malvern, Arkansas at the age of 62. He was born May 31, 1947 in St.Louis, Missouri to Delton and Kathryn Huffman. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Dr. Huffman held a PhD in Statistics from Clemson University and was an associate professor at Arkansas State University...

Raymond J. Reddick

Raymond J. Reddick

Dec 11, 2009

Raymond J. Reddick, 72, of Marmaduke, Arkansas died Friday, December 11, 2009, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He had lived in Marmaduke most of his life and was of the Baptist belief. He was preceded in death by one daughter, his parents, one brother and one sister. Raymond is survived by two sons, Tony Reddick, Trumann,...

Naomi Eunice "June" Erwin

Naomi Eunice "June" Erwin

Dec 10, 2009

Naomi Eunice “June” Erwin, 87, of Jonesboro died Thursday at St. Bernards Medical Center. Survivors include two sons, Ron Erwin and wife Linda of Jonesboro, Lynn Erwin and wife Beverly of Jonesboro; one brother, Tony Waymon Futrell of Jonesboro; grandchildren, Jeff Erwin, Eric Erwin, Brian Erwin, and Brandon Erwin; great-grandchildren, Brianna Erwin, Brittany Erwin, Brant Erwin, Kobe Scrape, Micah...

Hazel Gould Sidden

Hazel Gould Sidden

Dec 9, 2009

Hazel Gould Sidden, 90, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday December 9, 2009 at Jonesboro Healthcare Nursing Center in Jonesboro. She was born in Licking, Missouri and had lived in Jonesboro most of her life. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist belief. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Sidden,her parents; John and Martha Hamby Gould, 3...

Charles Wayne Cobb

Charles Wayne Cobb

Dec 9, 2009

Charles Wayne Cobb, 56, of Jonesboro died Wednesday at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his mother, June Cobb of Jonesboro; two brothers, Tim Cobb of Nashville and Gary Cobb of Jonesboro; and one sister, Joy Cobb of Jonesboro. He was preceded in death by his father, Max Cobb. Graveside services will be Friday at 1:30 p.m....

Hermon B. Phillips

Hermon B. Phillips

Dec 9, 2009

Hermon B. Phillips, 84, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at his home. He was born in Osceola, Arkansas and lived there until 1985, when he moved to Jonesboro. He was a member of the Nettleton Church of Christ and served in the US Air Force as a Second Lieutenant Navigator Bombardier. He graduated in 1950 and played...

Lanier Moore

Lanier Moore

Dec 6, 2009

Lanier Moore, 75, of Valley View, died Sunday, December 6, 2009, at St. Bernard's Medical Center. He had lived in Valley View since 1970, moving there from Walnut Ridge, Arkansas and was a member for over 30 years at the Christian Valley Christian Church. Mr. Moore graduated from Marked Tree in 1952, served in the US Navy from 1952...

Ruth Cooper Morgan

Ruth Cooper Morgan

Dec 6, 2009

Ruth Cooper Morgan, 86, of Jonesboro, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2009 at her home. Ruth was born August 16, 1923 in Melbourne, Arkansas to Alvie & Annie Belle Cooper. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Remel, Carl, and Charles Cooper; and one sister, Verl Rodden. Survivors are her husband, Samuel F. Morgan, of...

Mary Etta Griggs

Mary Etta Griggs

Dec 6, 2009

Mary Etta Griggs, 66, of Cherry Valley died Sunday at her home. She had lived in this area most of her life and was a member of the Church of Christ. She is survived by one son, Stephen Griggs of Cherry Valley; one brother, Danny Hicks of Bay; one sister Regina Osbourne of Marked Tree; and two grandchildren. She...

Lee Rains

Lee Rains

Dec 5, 2009

Lee Rains, 87, of Lewiston, Idaho, died December 5, 2009 at Lewiston Rehabilitation and Care Center. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Maudy Rains, his wife of 48 years Francis Rains, brother Albert Rains, son Jimmy Rains, and grandson Ron Balsley. He is survived by his sons Larry Rains of Orofino, ID, Howard and Sonny...

Christopher Neil Mcpherson

Christopher Neil Mcpherson

Dec 3, 2009

Christopher Neil McPherson, 28, of Pangburn, Arkansas, died Thursday, December 3 in Visalia, California. Chris had lived in Stockton, California until 2000 when he moved to Pangburn. He traveled back and forth to California with his dad for work in the concrete construction industry. Chris enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in...

Earl Junior Lawson

Earl Junior Lawson

Dec 3, 2009

Earl Junior Lawson, 71, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, December 3, 2009, at Baptist East Medical Center in Memphis. He had lived in Jonesboro for 38 years, moving here from Bay, Arkansas. He was the pastor of Alsup Pentecostal Church and preceded in death by his parents. Earl is survived by his wife of 47 years, Lora Lawson, of the...

Alvin Brown

Alvin Brown

Dec 1, 2009

Alvin Brown, 77, of Lunsford, died Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at his home of natural causes. Born in Dixie, Alvin lived all of his life in Dixie, Brookland, Paragould and Lunsford. He was a retried automobile mechanic and a member of Lunsford Baptist Church. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and gardening. He deeply loved his wife, children and grandchildren....