Obituaries

Feb 21, 2008

Thomas Scercy, 75, of Jonesboro died Thursday at his home. He lived in the Jonesboro and Lake City area for the past 20 years. He was of the Pentecostal faith. He is survived by his wife, Frances Gifford Scercy, of the home; six sons, Dennis and wife Myra, of Lake City, Rickey and wife Jeannie of Providence, Rhode Island,...

Feb 19, 2008

Dalton Golden, 71 of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, February 19, 2008. He was born in Trumann, Arkansas and lived most of his life in Northeast Arkansas. He was of the Baptist belief and preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and two sisters. Survivors include two sisters, Rosalie Banks of Brookland, Arkansas and Dovie Goza of Jonesboro. Funeral services...

Feb 19, 2008

Jeffry Wayne Davis, “Big Red” 34, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday February 19, 2008 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born in Jonesboro, was a 1991 graduate of Nettleton High School and lived in Paragould since 2003. He was a truck driver for Star Transportation for five years and a member of Faith Free Will Baptist Church, where...

Feb 17, 2008

Peggy Sue Throgmartin Shelton, 41, of Jonesboro died Sunday, February 17, 2008 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Gladys Throgmartin. She is survived by her husband, Kenny Shelton, of the home; one son, Jimmy Cyril Turner IV, currently serving in Iraq; daughters, Meggan Brittney Turner-Nance, Constance Da’Shae Hudson, Allie Barley; brothers, Terry...

Feb 17, 2008

Sybil L. Jensma, 74, of Bay, AR, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 17 in Jonesboro, AR. Born June 28, 1933 in Eros, LA, Sybil was the baby of the family and spoiled by all. Graduate of Ouachita Parrish High School in 1956, her keen mind and devotion to learning continued throughout her life. She enjoyed reading, loved writing...

Feb 16, 2008

Elouise Davis, 87, of Bay, died Saturday morning at Craighead County Nursing Center.

Born in Paragould, Mrs. Davis lived much of her life in Bay. She was retired from Nettleton High School where she taught high school Biology. She taught a total of 37 years. She earned Bachelor and Master degrees from Arkansas State University and was...

Feb 15, 2008

Janice Cathcart, 74, of Jonesboro, died Friday morning at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. She was born in Brinkley, Arkansas and lived most of her life in Jonesboro. She enjoyed arts, crafts, and painting and loved Children. Her love for children prompted her to be involved in the East Arkansas Foster Grandparenting Program. She was the owner/operator of...

Feb 15, 2008

Jim D. Nall, 75, of Jonesboro, died Saturday at his home of natural causes. Born in Black Oak, Jim grew up in Brookland and lived most of his adult life in Jonesboro. He was a Master Plumber and was of the Baptist belief. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Nall; by a step son, Jimmy Evans;...

Feb 15, 2008

Baby Yearta infant of Aaron and Elizabeth Yearta, died February 15, 2008 at St. Bernards. In addition to parents, survived by two brothers, William and Augustus Yearta, and one sister, Audrey Yearta all of the home. Paternal Grandparents: Doyle Yearta of Jonesboro, Chris and Judy Childers of Jonesboro. Maternal Grandparents are Keith and Patti Beck of Dover, Arkansas, Ron...

Feb 15, 2008

Jimmy Dale Evans, 50 of Jonesboro passed away February 15, 2008 at his residence after a brief illness. He was born in Walnut Ridge and lived in Jonesboro since 1976, moving here from Paragould. He was a delivery person for Hanks Furniture in Jonesboro, and was a Navy Veteran, and of the Protestant belief. He was preceded in death...

Feb 13, 2008

Jean L. Kifer, born at Otwell, AR, March 11, 1935, died Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at his home after a long battle with cancer. Jean lived most of his life in Jonesboro, graduating from Jonesboro High School in 1953. He attended Arkansas State University and was a member of ROTC for two years. He was a member of the...

Feb 12, 2008

Gene O. Layne, 79, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, February 12, 2008, at his home of natural causes. Born in Trumann, Gene worked in Michigan and Florida, but lived most of his life in Jonesboro. He was a heavy equipment operator in road construction and was also a farmer. Gene was a member of Brookland Church of Christ and was...

Feb 12, 2008

Gwendolyn Marie Gibson, 86, of Jonesboro died Tuesday night, February 12, 2008 at her home. She was born in Kensett, Arkansas and had lived in Jonesboro most of her life. She was a member of the Nettleton Baptist Church. As a graduate of Nettleton High School she went on to Arkansas State University where she received her Bachelors and...

Feb 12, 2008

Lloyd Jackson Byers, 82, of Jonesboro and Calico Rock, AR, passed away in Jonesboro February 12, 2008 after a prolonged illness with emphysema and heart failure. Private burial in Spring Creek Cemetery near Calico Rock will be held at a later date. Lloyd Byers was born April 1, 1925, at the community of Gorby, in Izard County, AR. He...

Feb 12, 2008

Benny L. Fry, 65, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday at his home of natural causes. Born in Walnut Ridge, Benny moved to Jonesboro in 1962. He was a home builder and a member of First Assembly of God in Jonesboro where he was a Deacon for 24 years. He had served as Chairman of the Deacons, Sunday School Superintendent, and...

Feb 9, 2008

Ruthie Mae Wade, 72, died Saturday at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro. She is survived by her husband of 54 years and 3 days, Nelvan Wade; two sons, Nelvan Wade of Jacksonville, Illinois and Carroll Wade of Jonesboro; one daughter, Carrie Kinman of Jonesboro; three sisters, Ruby Payne of Jonesboro, Mildred Cunningham of...

Feb 9, 2008

Michael Anthony Sharp, 21, of Jonesboro, died Saturday morning. He was born in Jonesboro and lived here his entire life. He loved hunting, fishing, and horseback riding and was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. He is survived by his parents, Tony & Paula Sharp; his brother, Will Sharp, all of Jonesboro; his fiancée, Savana Smith, Cash; his...

Feb 9, 2008

Joe Jeffers Holt, 76, of Bay died Saturday in Bay, Arkansas. Born at Davis Spur Crossing, near Bay, Joe was the son of Troy Elmer Holt and Hattie (Spurlock) Holt. He was a veteran of the US Army serving during the Korean War. Joe was a retired farmer, high school math teacher and administrator. He taught in the Bay,...

Feb 9, 2008

David E. Frederick, 69, of Bay, died Saturday morning at St. Bernards Medical Center. He had lived in Bay since 1978, moving there from Jonesboro. He was a retired mail carrier for Pat Salmons & Sons and was of the Baptist belief. He loved metal detecting and especially liked to work on old lawnmowers. He is survived by his...

Feb 8, 2008

“Lillie” Beulah (Redman) Guthrie, 70, of Caraway, died Friday, February 8, 2008 at the University Medical Center in Jackson Mississippi. She was born in Milligan Ridge, Arkansas and lived her life in Caraway. She was a member of the Caraway Church of Christ Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Wallace, one son, her parents and...