Obituaries

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...

Mar 19, 2009

Sandra “Sandy” F. Calabrese age 52, of Jonesboro Arkansas, formally of Hammond , Indiana , entered into eternal peace on March 19, 2009 at her residence.

Sandy was born on November 21, 1956, in Hammond, and has resided in Jonesboro since 2004 with her sister, Linda (David) West. She has been lovingly cared for by her family...

Mar 15, 2009

Virginia Wilson Jackson, 58, of Jonesboro, died Sunday, March 15, 2009 at NEA Baptist Medical Center. She attended the Valley Ridge Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her parents, Bennie and Zelphia Wilson and one sister Joyce Blackston. Virginia is survived by her husband, Larry Jackson, of the home; daughters, Sheller Todd and husband, Jerry; Sherri Meatte...

Mar 15, 2009

Paul Taylor II, 69, of Lake City, died Sunday, March 15, 2009, at his home. He had lived his life in Lake City and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was a Mason and a Shriner. Paul is survived by his wife, Shirley, of the home; one son, Paul Taylor III, Lake City; one brother,...

Mar 14, 2009

Donald, “Don” Hall, 56, of Jonesboro died Saturday, March 14, 2009 at his home. He had lived in Jonesboro for almost two years, moving here from Jacksonville, Florida. He was of the Baptist belief and preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Don is survived by brothers Dale Hall and Elson Hall, Evansville, Indiana; Eddie Hall, Cave...

Mar 13, 2009

Phyllis K. Roark, 62, of Paragould, Arkansas died Friday, March 13, 2009 at her home. She was born in Paragould, Greene County, Arkansas on September 3, 1946. The daughter of Charles F. and M. Jeanette Hendrickson she retired form the Proctor Hospital in Peoria, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her father Charles and an infant brother; two...

Mar 12, 2009

Louise Wadsworth Hall Bono, Arkansas Mrs. Hall, formerly of Hernando, MS, was born July 23, 1922, and passed quietly from this life at home in Bono on March 12, 2009, to join her beloved brothers, sisters, and friends in heaven. She attained an Associate’s Degree in Business at Lambuth College in Jackson, TN, and worked as a bookkeeper and...

Mar 11, 2009

Brenda Kay Hunter Hazelwood, 43, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at her home. A native and life-long resident of Jonesboro, Brenda was an employee of Ed’s Catfish Restaurant in Jonesboro. Survivors include: 2 daughters: Page Hunter and Crystal Hazelwood, both of Jonesboro; 1 son: Matthew Hazelwood of the home; Her parents: Bobby and Helen Hunter of Jonesboro;...

Mar 10, 2009

Flora C. Spurlock, 88, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. She had lived most of her life in Northeast Arkansas and was a member of the First Assembly of God Church and the Craighead County Retired Teacher’s Association. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and two sisters. Survivors include...

Mar 8, 2009

Thomas Doyle Furnish, 39, of Jonesboro died Sunday at N.E.A. Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born in Covington, Kentucky and moved to Jonesboro seventeen years ago from there. He was of the Baptist belief and a shipping clerk. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; Merle and Mary Shepherd and paternal grandfather; Robert D. Furnish. He...

Mar 7, 2009

Eugene L. Merrill, Sr., 80, of Jonesboro, died Sunday, March 7, 2009, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in River Rouge, Michigan, Gene moved to Jonesboro in 1972 from Lansing, Michigan. He was a retired Export Manager for FMC Corporation where he worked for 33 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and...

Mar 7, 2009

Richard Pierce, 78, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, March 7, 2009, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born to Bill and Audrey Pierce, Richard grew up in Jonesboro. Richard moved to Detroit working for General Motors 32 years. Retiring in 1980, Richard returned to Jonesboro and attended The (Ephesus) Church of God. Richard was a giving person responsible for...