Obituaries

Mar 6, 2008

Flora Lee Elizabeth Hampton, of Bay, died Thursday morning at her home. She had lived in Bay since 1991, moving there from Jonesboro. She was a homemaker and was a member of Nettleton Church of Christ. She loved to pass her time reading the Bible and making Bible markers.

She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law,...

Mar 3, 2008

Elouise Wilson, 62, of Harrisburg died Monday. She was a member of Eastside Baptist Church and had lived in this area all her life. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Wilson, of the home; two sons, Dewayne Wilson of Harrisburg and Paul Wilson and wife Rhonda, of Harrisburg; two brothers, Thomas Qualls of Harrisburg and Arthur Qualls of...

Mar 3, 2008

Charles B. Davis, 83, of Jonesboro, died Monday afternoon at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. Born in Bernie, Missouri, Charles lived in Lake City and Trumann before moving to the Jonesboro area in 1943. He was a retired horse trader and attended Nettleton Church of God. Charles was known all over the region as an avid and active horse...

Mar 3, 2008

Emma Lee Lawson, 88, of Jonesboro, died Monday evening March 3, 2008 at her home. She was born in Blackville, Arkansas and lived in Jonesboro for thirty five years, moving here from Bay. She was a homemaker and a member of the Alsup Pentecostal Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Earl Alvord Lawson, her parents. James...

Mar 1, 2008

Berlin “GLENN” Waters, 84, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, March 1, 2008, at St. Bernards Medical Center. Glenn was born October 16, 1923, in Black Oak, Arkansas, but had lived most of his life in Jonesboro. He served 4 years in the U.S. Army, stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Glenn was retired as a self-employed upholster known as Glenn’s Upholstering...

Feb 25, 2008

Jessie Griffith, 96, a lifelong resident of Bay, died Monday, February 25, 2008, at Trumann. She was a member of the Bay Church of Christ and survived by a step-son, Lacy Griffith, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 28, 2008 at Emerson Memorial Chapel with Tim Wilkes, officiating and burial to follow...

Feb 24, 2008

Jane Melugin Henry was born February 17, 1917 in Murray, Kentucky to Clifford and B Wall Melugin. She died February 24 at Hickory Woods Retirement Center in Murray, Kentucky, where she was lovingly cared for by Hospice, her dedicated caretakers and Miss Kitty. She graduated from Murray State Teachers College (now Murray State University) in 1937 and received a...

Feb 22, 2008

Danny H. Houston, 57, of Jonesboro, died Friday afternoon at St. Bernards Medical Center. He had lived in Jonesboro all of his life and was a member of Temple Baptist Church where he was an assistant Sunday School teacher. He was a Quality Assurance Analyst at Airtex and was a real estate broker. He is survived by his wife,...

Feb 21, 2008

Lanell C. Berry, 67 of Mt. Pleasant, Arkansas died Thursday, February 21, 2008 at her home. She was a native of the Lake City area where she lived before moving to Mt. Pleasant five years ago. She was a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church of Mt. Pleasant. Lanell was active in the women’s group of her church and...

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...