Obituaries

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...

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...