Obituaries

Jun 14, 2008

Donna Mae Blaw, 97, of Poplar Bluff, died Saturday evening at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Born in East St. Louis, Mrs. Blaw lived much of her life in California before moving to Jonesboro and then to Poplar Bluff 4 years ago. She was a homemaker and a member of the Pentecostal Church. She was preceded in death by...

Jun 12, 2008

Roy Dale Davis, 45, of Jonesboro, died Thursday in Jonesboro from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle accident in south Jonesboro. Born in Elgin, Illinois, Mr. Davis lived most of his life in Jonesboro. He was self-employed and was of the Baptist belief. He was a 1980 graduate of Nettleton High School and was preceded in death by his wife,...

Jun 12, 2008

Barbara Sue Timms, 63, of Lake City, died Thursday, June 12, 2008, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She lived most of her life in the Lake City area and was a member of the Refuge General Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by one son, Nickolas Timms; her parents, Luther Mann and Christene Henley; two brothers Frank Mann...

Jun 12, 2008

Bill Noell, 76, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, June 12, 2008 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was a life-long resident of Jonesboro and was of the Baptist belief. He was a Scout Master for the Bono Boy Scouts and was a member of the Order of the Arrow; president and charter member of the Westside Lions Club; president and charter...

Jun 11, 2008

Willie Cullen Heath, 84, of Trumann, Arkansas, died Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at his home of natural causes.

Born in Greene County, Willie lived in Jonesboro before moving to Trumann in 1973. He was retired from G.E. in Jonesboro and was a U.S. Army veteran of W.W. II. He was a member of Nettleton Baptist Church where...

Jun 10, 2008

George Allen Duncan Jr.73, of Tampa, Fl. Passed away Tuesday June 10, 2008 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.

He was born in Judd Hill, Arkansas and had lived in Tampa, Florida for 37 years. He was of the Baptist belief and was a U.S. Air Force retired Master Sergeant, where he was an airplane mechanic....

Jun 10, 2008

J.D. Cohn, 82, of Lake City, died Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Mayfield, Kentucky, J.D. moved to Lake City in 1940. He was a retired truck driver for Delta Farms and was a member of First Baptist Church of Lake City. He was preceded in death by his father: Logan Cohn;...

Jun 8, 2008

Alice F. de La Torre, 73, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2008 in a local hospital. She was a member of the Cleveland Christian Fellowship. Alice’s career was in the field of cosmetology which gained her many awards. She was head instructor at Al Tate Beauty College in Pasadena, California for 18 years. She...

Jun 6, 2008

Peggy Ann Reginelli 73, of Jonesboro passed away Friday June 6, 2008 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born in Paragould, Arkansas and lived in Jonesboro most of her life. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse for St. Bernards Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents Fred Rogers and Evelyn Bratton Rogers. Survived by her...

Jun 5, 2008

Ople Lee Smith, 67, of Otwell died Thursday morning at her son’s home. She was raised in Bowman and was a dedicated homemaker. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Faith & Troy Morris, David & Patsy Smith, Debbie & Randy Roberts, Sandra & Matthew Leonard, Roger & Tracy Smith; ten beautiful grandchildren; her sisters, Mary Lyles,...

Jun 4, 2008

Johnnie Val Verdia (Barnett) Royal, age 94, departed this life on June 4, 2008 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Kay Rodgers in Jonesboro.

Verdia was born in Poughkeepsie, January 25, 1914, the daughter of Daniel Ephraim & Cyndie Lou (Barnes) Barnett. She was united in marriage to Joseph Delzo Royal on February 8, 1931 in...

Jun 4, 2008

Ryce Hundley Grisham, infant son of Forrest and Amanda Long Grisham of Jonesboro, was born into heaven on Wednesday, June 4, 2008, at St. Bernards Medical Center. Other survivors include: 1 sister: Hadley Rose Grisham of the home; Grandparents: Wayne and Theresa Long, and Jimmy and Barbara Grisham, all of Jonesboro; Great Grandparents: Juanita Grisham of Bay, Dottie Humble...

Jun 2, 2008

Rachel L. Walker, 85, a life-long resident of Paragould, Arkansas died Monday, June 2, 2008, at Ridgecrest Nursing Center. She was of the Baptist belief and preceded in death by her husband, Tom Walker, Granddaughter, Donna Sarrels, and two sisters. She is survived by sons, Roy Walker, Jerry Walker both of Jonesboro; Willie Walker, Paragould; daughter Ola Mosby, Paragould,...

Jun 2, 2008

Rudy L. Mullins, 74, of Bono, died Monday morning at his home. He had lived in the Bono area for most of his life. He was a retired factory worker from Lincoln Mfg. After his retirement, he enjoyed sitting and watching animals in his yard. He is survived by his sons, Roy Lee Mullins, Bono, Jerry Glenn Mullins, Brookland;...

Jun 1, 2008

Jackie Howdeshell, 46, of Paragould, Arkansas died Sunday, June 1, 2008. She had lived in Paragould for ten years, moving here from Michigan and was of the Christian belief. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Billie Sue Howdershell. Survivors are a brother, Sean Howdershell, Lovonia Michigan; a sister Kim Howdershell, Howell, Michigan; nieces, nephews, aunts,...

May 30, 2008

Carlton Harry, 76, of Blytheville, Arkansas died Friday, May 30, 2008 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. He was a U. S. Army veteran serving in the Korean War and the recipient of two silver stars. He was also a member of the First Baptist Church in Gosnell, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his wife Mona Beth Harry....

May 26, 2008

Sherri Elizabeth Cherry 42, of Jonesboro died Monday May 26, 2008 at her residence.

She was born in West Memphis, Arkansas and had lived in Jonesboro most of her life. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Darla Cherry and her aunt, Mary Beth Pilcher.

May 26, 2008

Carla Dannett Harral, 44, of Jonesboro, died Monday, May 26, 2008, at Methodist Hospital Central in Memphis. Carla was born May 28, 1963 in Jonesboro. She was preceded in death by her parents: Carl (Bo) Pruitt and Alice (Pruitt) Boling, and was a 1981 graduate of Bay High School. Survivors include: her husband: Randy Harral of the home; 1...

May 25, 2008

Lena Parker Taylor, 91, of Jefferson City, Missouri, died Sunday at St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City. She had lived in Jefferson City for 7 ½ years. She was a graduate of Webber Fall High School in Webber Fall, Oklahoma, where she was raised. She was of the Baptist belief. She is survived by one daughter Mrs. William (Betty)...

May 22, 2008

Ruby Eilene Holt, 91, of Lake City, Arkansas died Thursday, May 22, 2008 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. She had lived most of her adult life in the Lake City area, moving to the Eastern district of Craighead County at an early age. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Holt; her parents, Audie and Wes Doty;...