Obituaries

Sep 15, 2007

Sarah Mae Adams Smullin, 77, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri died Saturday. She lived in St. Louis for the majority of her life. Ms. Smullin is survived by two daughters, Brenda Kelly, of Wappapello, MO, and Linda Henson of Poplar Bluff, MO; five brothers, Verlin Adams of Bono, Bill and Buddy Adams both of Brookland; Virgil and Gene Adams both...

Sep 14, 2007

Benjamin F. “Bennie” Griffin, 80, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully Friday September 14, 2007 at Lakeside Nursing Home where he had been a resident since April of this year, 2007.

Bennie, as everyone knew him, served in the Army during World War II in Hawaii. After retirement, Bennie talked a lot about Hawaii and wanted to go...

Sep 14, 2007

Juanita “Sister” Davidson, 84, of Jonesboro died Friday morning, September 14, 2007, at NEA Medical Center. She was born in Monette and had lived in Jonesboro since 1960. She was of the Baptist belief and preceded in death by her husband, Avis Davidson and a daughter, Marcella Davidson. Survivors include her sons, Jerry Davidson and his wife Patsy; and...

Sep 13, 2007

Nathan Neil Stallings, 27, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, died Thursday, September 13, 2007, from injuries in an airplane accident near York, Alabama.

Nate was born June 15, 1980 in Olathe, Kansas, and moved to Jonesboro in 1987. Nathan was employed by Neil Stallings Properties as a Professional Property Manager and was also a Commercial Pilot.

Nathan...

Sep 12, 2007

Carl H. Perrin, 89, of Jonesboro, passed from this life at the NEA Medical Center on Wednesday, September 12, 2007. He was born in Batesville, Arkansas but later moved to St. Louis, Missouri with his wife, Leota Perrin of 53 years. They lived in St. Louis for 40 years where he was a teacher for Pattonville High School, retiring...

Sep 12, 2007

Terry Polston, 47, Lake City, died Wednesday at his home. He lived in the Jonesboro area for 30 years. He loved to hunt, fish and was an advocate for the disabled. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Polston, Lake City; sons, Robert Anthony Polston, Strawberry, David Ryan Polston, Clarksville, TN; parents, Jerry & Verlin Polston, Springdale; brother and...

Sep 9, 2007

Betty Stotts Almeida, 86, of Jonesboro, died Sunday, September 9, 2007, at NEA Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Caraway, Mrs. Almeida lived several years in California before moving to Jonesboro 20 years ago. She taught elementary school for 44 years, much of that in California. She was a graduate of Arkansas State University and earned a Master degree...

Sep 9, 2007

Juanita Rose Vowell, 85, of Paragould, died Sunday at Paragould Health and Rehab Center.

Born in Flippin, Mrs. Vowell lived in Lepanto, Rivervale and Caraway before moving to Paragould 20 years ago. She was a homemaker and a member of Eastside Baptist Church in Paragould.

Mrs. Vowell was preceded in death by her husband: O....

Sep 5, 2007

Robert C. Kiplinger Sr., 60 of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday September 5, 2007 at N.E.A. Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born in Leachville, Arkansas, and had lived in Jonesboro most of his life. He was a retired Quarter Master for the U.S. Army, and of the Baptist belief. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Kiplinger,...

Sep 5, 2007

Paul Anthony Clay, 36, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at his home.

He was born in Blytheville, Arkansas, raised in Monette, and had lived in Jonesboro for three months , moving here from Las Vegas, NV. He was a casino game table supervisor for the Wild Wild West Casino in Las Vegas, NV.

Sep 4, 2007

John H. Heern, 90, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday afternoon at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was retired from Frolic Footwear and was an Army Veteran having served in World War II. Mr. Heern had spent his entire life in the Jonesboro area. He was a member of the Nettleton Church of Christ. He had served on the church board...

Sep 4, 2007

Cassandra “Sandy” Anthony, 43, of Hot Springs died Tuesday at her home. She was a phlebotomist and was a private caregiver. Ms. Anthony is survived by her husband, Clayton Anthony of the home, and her father, Jerry King of Jonesboro. She was preceded in death by her mother, Joyce Ball King. Funeral services will be Friday at 10 a.m....

Sep 3, 2007

Otis Bradley, 82, of Jonesboro, died Monday, September 3, 2007, at his home. Born in Mobley, Arkansas, Otis lived in Batesville before moving to Jonesboro in 1951. He retired from Arkansas State University where he had worked several years in the Dairy and retired as manager of the Physical Plant motor pool. Otis was a long-time member of Grace...

Sep 3, 2007

Virgie Crabtree, 92, of Jonesboro, died Monday, September 3, 2007 at her home. She was born in Cave City, Arkansas and moved to Jonesboro in 1948. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Crabtree and one son, Charles Crabtree.

Survivors for Mrs. Crabtree include her son,...

Sep 3, 2007

Honorable Howard Templeton, 69, of Jonesboro died Monday, September 03, 2007. Judge Templeton received his BS degree from Arkansas State University in 1963 and earned his JD from the University of Arkansas School of Law. Judge Templeton was in the private practice of law from 1966 until his election as a Chancellor and Probate Judge in 1976. He is...

Sep 2, 2007

Joyce Ann McAdoo Guren, 62, of Bono died Sunday, September 2, 2007, at her home. She was born in Pontiac Michigan and had lived in Jonesboro for the past eight years, moving here from Reno Nevada.

She was of the Catholic belief and preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Sylvia Smith and one brother and...

Sep 1, 2007

Sister Brenda Willett, O.S.B., age 82, died September 1, 2007 at 5:36 a.m. in St. Bernards Medical Center, Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born in Paducah, KY on December 25, 1924 to Clark and Ida Willett. She was the youngest of eleven children. All are deceased except one brother, Ambrose. She is also currently survived by many nieces and nephews....

Aug 28, 2007

Bernice Lillian Elsie Stallings, 97, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday morning at her home.

Bernice and her husband, Herbert N. Stallings, were the founders of the Forest Home Church of the Nazarene. “Grandma” was a charter member of the Church and had a special devotion and love for the Cradle Roll/Nursery Department, serving as Nursery Teacher for many...

Aug 24, 2007

Hazel F. Carter, our beloved mother went to be with our Lord on Friday Aug 24, 2007. She was born Hazel Fay Walker, April 26, 1918 in Rector, AR. She married Luther Overton “Hot” Carter on Feb 7, 1944, and settled in Lake City, AR. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lake City and a...

Aug 23, 2007

Marcella “Sally” Taylor, 62, of Jonesboro died Thursday morning, August 23, 2007 at her home. She was born in Manila and moved to Jonesboro in 1981, moving here from Texas. She was of the Baptist belief and was preceded in death by her parents, Ellar and Louis Bishop; her mother in law, Alma Dub Taylor and one grandson, Joel...