Obituaries

Jun 25, 2009

Theresa Gail Walker, 54, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, June 25, 2009 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She had lived in Jonesboro most of her life and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness. She was preceded in death by her father Charles Edward Gibson Sr. Theresa is survived by her husband of 20 years, Gregg Walker,...

Jun 19, 2009

William Brown Lacy III, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on Friday, June 19th, 2009. He was 49.

Brown was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on April 13, 1960, and graduated from Pine Crest Preparatory School in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, before attending the University of Florida at Gainesville. He went on to graduate from...

Jun 19, 2009

Donal Bailey, 90, of Jonesboro, died Friday, June 19, 2009 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He attended the Nettleton Baptist Church and was a member of the Sanctuary Class and also served in the US Army during WWII. Donal was preceded in death by his parents, J.T. and Bertie Bailey; sisters, Arlene Cline, and Ruby Bradford; brothers, Burley, Gene,...

Jun 15, 2009

Carl Edwin Anders, 79, of Jonesboro, died Monday evening, June 15, 2009, at his home of natural causes. Carl was born on December 16, 1929 in New Liberty, Arkansas, near Blytheville.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Elizabeth Joyce Anders, his first wife Dorothy Faye Warren Anders, his daughter Brenda Faye Davolt, his...

Jun 12, 2009

Lola Lesley, 73, of the Finch community in Greene County, died Friday, June 12, 2009, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Born in Harrisburg, Lola lived much of her life in the Trumann-Jonesboro area before moving to Finch 20 years ago. She worked as a nurse’s aide and care sitter for several years and operated a flea market...

Jun 9, 2009

Jo Ann Smith, 72, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, June 09, 2009, at NEA Baptist Medical Center. She lived her life in Jonesboro and was a member of Walnut Street Baptist Church. She was also a member of Pistols and Petticoats Square Dance Club and the Arkansas Camper Dancers. Jo Ann was preceded in death by her parents Paul Sr....

Jun 8, 2009

Arzella Baney Letner, 80, of Jonesboro, died Monday, June 8, 2009, at her home. She had lived in Jonesboro most of her life and was a member of the Jonesboro Worship Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Wayne Letner.

Arzella’s survivors include her son, Dale Letner and wife Sharlene; one daughter, Regina Worsley,...

Jun 8, 2009

Nina Holt Morrison was born August 29, 1914 near Hardy, Arkansas in Sharp County. She has lived most of her life in Bay, Arkansas.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip Morrison; one son, Rickey Morrison; her parents, Troy and Hattie Holt; brothers, Rex Holt and Joe Holt; sisters, Dophine Holland and Jeanette Arnold.

Jun 7, 2009

Barry Lee Elrod, 57, 0f Jonesboro, died Sunday at his home. He had lived in Jonesboro his entire life. He loved woodworking, pottery, and gardening. He is survived by his son, Geoff Elrod, Little Rock; his mother, Katherine Elrod, Jonesboro; brothers, Mark Leslie Elrod, Davey Jerome Elrod; and one sister, Melissa Moore. He was preceded in death by his...

Jun 7, 2009

Albert Wayne Freeman, 70, of Jonesboro, died Sunday, June 07, 2009 at Skilcare Nursing Home. He served in the US Marine Corp and had lived in Jonesboro for one year, moving here from Paragould, Arkansas. He was an Engineer for the E. J. & E. Railroad. Albert was preceded in death by his wife, Alda E. Freeman; son, Michael...

Jun 7, 2009

Elvis Edmond Baugh, 93, of Bono, died Sunday, June 7, 2009, at Jonesboro Health and Rehab Center.

Born in Craighead County, Elvis lived all of his life in the Bono area. He was a retired truck driver for Jones Truck Line and a member of the Bono Church of Christ.

In his earlier years, Elvis...

Jun 6, 2009

Tommy F. Cooksey, age 77, former Nazarene and Methodist minister and Blair Community Band musician, died Saturday, June 6, 2009. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Emerson Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday at Emerson Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery. Tommy was born October 16, 1931, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, the...

Jun 4, 2009

Rayetta Roberts Elrod, 51, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, June 4, 2009, at her home. Born in Jonesboro, Rayetta was a member of a military family and had lived in Germany, Georgia, and New Jersey. She was an amateur archeologist and enjoyed collecting Indian artifacts. She was a Protestant. Her husband, Barry Elrod, died June 7, 2009. Survivors include: her...

Jun 4, 2009

Leatha Cathleen Francis, of Bono, died Thursday night at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. Born in Baytown, Texas, she had lived most of her life in the Bono area.

She is survived by her children, Joshua Foley, Jonesboro, Amy DeJesus and her husband Daniel, Glencoe, AR, Holly Taylor and her husband Darby, and Jessica Francis, all of Bono....

Jun 3, 2009

Travis Eugene Fields, 68, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday June 3, 2009 at his home. He was born in Stratton, Pennsylvania, and lived in Jonesboro most of his life. He was a retired Sanitation worker and of the Catholic belief. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survived by his loving wife, Darlene Fields of the home. Three sons,...

Jun 2, 2009

Raymond K. Allen, Jr., 83, of Jonesboro died Tuesday at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was a member of IBEW 110 Club for 38 years, the Elks Lodge #2399, VFW Post #940, IBEW Local #551 in Santa Rosa, California, and IBEW Local # 97 for 60 years. He moved here 3 years ago from Lake Havasu City, Arizona. He...

Jun 1, 2009

Mary Jeanette Cochran Poynor, 73, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, died Monday, June 1, 2009, at her home. She was raised in Bay, Arkansas, settling in Jonesboro and was of the Church of Christ belief. She was secretary for Northeast Arkansas Area Agency on Aging, and had also worked for SCAN. She lived her life for her grandchildren, baking, and was...

May 28, 2009

Earnesteen S. Allen, 81, of McKinney, Texas, died Thursday, May 28, 2009, at the Medical Center of McKinney. Born in Trumann, Earnesteen lived in Jonesboro several years before traveling internationally with her husband, Lyman C. Allen. Lyman was a civil engineer and his work took him to many foreign countries. While in Jonesboro, Earnesteen taught cosmetology and operated a...

May 27, 2009

Anthony Jordan Vaughn, 25, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, May 27, 2009 from injuries received in a motor vehicle accident. He had lived in Jonesboro for two years, moving here from Osceola, Arkansas. He attended the Fisher Street Church of God in Christ International and also attended Focus Incorporated. Anthony was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Ray Vaughn....

May 27, 2009

Michael Everett Lane, 34, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, May 27, 2009, from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle accident south of Jonesboro. Born in Paragould, Michael lived most of his life in Brookland before moving to Jonesboro in 1994. He was a 1993 graduate of Brookland High School and was a member of Finch Baptist Church. Michael was a member...