Obituaries

Feb 24, 2009

Tredamieon Dashawn Cannon, 14 months son of Ray Dixon and Barbara Cannon died Tuesday at the LeBouheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis. He was born in Little Rock, and lived in Jonesboro all of his life. He was preceded in death by his great grandmother, Thelma Childs and one cousin Mike Cannon Jr. Surviving beside his parents are his Maternal...

Feb 23, 2009

Dwight Lee Dunkerson, 65, of Jonesboro, died Monday, February 23, 2009, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. Born in Black Oak, Dwight lived most of his life in Lake City and Jonesboro. He was retired from G.E. of Jonesboro with 38 years of service. He was an Arkansas National Guard veteran and a member of the Church of Christ. Dwight...

Feb 22, 2009

Dr. Sidney Charles Haley, 78, of Jonesboro, died Sunday February 22, at South Wind Heights in Jonesboro.

He was born in Flint, Michigan and had lived in Jonesboro since 1971, moving here from Corning, Arkansas, where he lived there for 10 years.

He attended the Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis, Missouri and graduated...

Feb 21, 2009

Sister Louise Frankenberger, age 92, died about 8:00 a.m. on February 21, 2009 at Holy Angels Convent Infirmary. She was the oldest child born to Albert and Emma (Schaechtel) Frankenberger. She was born on May 2, 1916, in Bixby, Oklahoma, where her father worked in the oil fields. She had a younger sister who also entered Holy Angels Convent...

Feb 19, 2009

Shelby Renee Bryant,16, passed away February 19, 2009 at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Shelby is survived by her parents, Jim and Deanna Bryant, a sister, Abigail Bryant, grandmothers, Alice Blalock and Virginia Bryant, great grandmother, Lucille Fraley, aunts, Anita Akers and husband Mike, Jamie Blalock, Lori Clements and husband Rocky, Lisa Sangster and husband Bryon, cousins, Meredith Akers, Nate Akers,...

Feb 18, 2009

Mildred Hatch “Millie” Griffin, 84, of Conway, formerly of Lake City, died Wednesday morning at Conway Regional Hospital. Born in Arbyrd, Missouri, Millie moved to Michigan in 1955 and worked several years for Mead Container in Flint before moving to Lake City in 1975. She was a member of Refuge General Baptist Church in Lake City and was preceded...

Feb 18, 2009

Jerry R. Phillips, 62, of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed from this world in his home on February 18, 2009. He was born on July 6, 1946 to Willis and Eva Phillips of Hickory Ridge, Arkansas. He was the beloved husband of Betty Glover Phillips for 42 years. Other than his wife, he is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Angie...

Feb 18, 2009

Lance Snider, 47, of Jonesboro died Wednesday. He served 4 years in the Marines and 8 years in the National Guard. He is survived by his parents, Bob and Peggy Snider of Jonesboro; one daughter, Katie Elizabeth Snider of Fort Smith; two brothers, Brad and Butch Snider, both of Jonesboro; and two sisters, Robin Snider and Phyllis Meredith, both...

Feb 17, 2009

Lillian E. Butler, 78, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday at her daughter’s home in Jonesboro of natural causes.

Born in Lake City, Lillian lived in Jonesboro and Batesville most of her life. She worked several years as a restaurant manager for Coleman’s Bar-B-Q in Jonesboro and Batesville. She was a member of In His Steps Ministry of Jonesboro....

Feb 17, 2009

J. B. Ingram, 83, of Trumann died Tuesday at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He is survived by one daughter, Renee Ingram of Paragould; one sister, Fern Kirksey of Huntsville, Alabama; one granddaughter, LeAnna Ingram; six nieces and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.B. and Mattie Ingram and three sisters. Funeral services will...

Feb 16, 2009

Kennedy Grace Doyle, 2 months of age, daughter of Barry and Brandy Doyle of Cordova, Tennessee, died Monday at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett.

Kennedy Grace was born December 9, 2008, in Baptist Memorial in Memphis.

In addition to her parents, survivors include: 2 sisters: Emilee Doyle and Lauren Doyle of the home;

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Feb 15, 2009

James H. “Monk” Jim Freeman, 65, of Lake City, died Sunday evening at Lakeside Nursing Home. He was a lifetime resident of Lake City, had worked at F.M.C., and was of the Methodist belief. He is survived by his children, James Cory Freeman, Liberty, Texas, Stephanie Bell, Leachville; his brothers, Gordon Lee Freeman and Jerry Freeman, both of Lake...

Feb 15, 2009

Lesley Shadon Clark, 20, of Jonesboro, died Sunday, February 15, 2009, at his home of natural causes. A native and life-long resident of Jonesboro, Lesley attended Jonesboro Public Schools. He was an avid basketball player and enjoyed being around his friends and family. Survivors include his mother, Eilene Clark of Jonesboro; His father and step mother: Willie and Phyllis...

Feb 13, 2009

Sgt. William H. Gossett, 59, of Jonesboro, died Friday, February 13, 2009, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He had lived his life in the Jonesboro area and was a member of the Cornerstone United Methodist Church, a life member of the VFW and the DAV. William served his country during the Vietnam War and was the former Service Officer...

Feb 13, 2009

T. H. Stalcup, 82, of Jonesboro, died Friday, February 13, 2009 at the Manila Nursing Home. He lived all his life in the Jonesboro area and was a member of the Lunsford Baptist Church. Mr. Stalcup was in the US Army during WWII serving in the Philippines. He was preceded in death by his wife Lois, his parents and...

Feb 11, 2009

Dr. William Warren Byrd, 77, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday February 11, 2009 at St. Bernard's. He was born in Cleveland, Mississippi, and lived in Jonesboro most of his life. He was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and a professor at Arkansas State University for 38 years. Dr. Byrd began his teaching career at Arkansas State University...

Feb 11, 2009

Johnny Dehm, 67 of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He moved to Jonesboro in 1959 and was a member of the Church of Christ on Greensboro Road. An avid golfer, Johnny was also a barber at the Ideal Barber Shop on Southwest Drive for many years and was a wonderful loving husband, father,...

Feb 9, 2009

Elvis A. Pierce, Jr., 40, of Jonesboro, Arkansas died Monday, February 9, 2009 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. Elvis Jr. was born and raised in Jonesboro and was a carpenter by trade. He was a loving and devoted son, brother and uncle, he loved the Arkansas Razorbacks, Nascar racing (especially Dale Earnhardt, Jr.), gardening, fishing, and most of all...

Feb 8, 2009

Earl Wayne Smith, 62, of Jonesboro, died Sunday February 8, 2009 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. He was born in Bono, Arkansas on July 21, 1946 to Nealy and Minnie Smith. He was a self employed electrician. He attended Peoples Faith Tabernacle. He was of the Pentecostal Faith. He is survived by a daughter, Rebecca Waggoner and husband Arthur...

Feb 7, 2009

Nona D. Adams, 78, of Jonesboro, died Saturday February 7, 2009 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. She was born in Wilson, Arkansas and lived in Jonesboro most of her life. She was a bookkeeper for SMA for thirty years, and of the Baptist belief. She was preceded in death by her parents; Tom and Olena Arnett Dickerson, two...