Obituaries

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;...

May 21, 2008

Charles B. Reeves, 77, of Jonesboro died Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He was born in Leachville, Arkansas and had lived in Jonesboro for the past ten years, moving here from Memphis, Tennessee. He was a Registered Nurse and had worked for many years in Memphis, West Memphis, and Jonesboro. He was preceded in death...

May 21, 2008

Lucille Wade, 75, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at her home. She had lived most of her life in Jonesboro and was past president of the American Legion Auxiliary for several years. She was also a member of the Humane Society. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Charles H. Wade, her parents, two brothers one...

May 21, 2008

Syble Greenwood, 85, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at Craighead County Nursing Center. She was born at Cane Island and moved to Jonesboro in 1948 from Trumann, Arkansas. She was a longtime member of Northside Church of Christ and more recently a member of Stone Street Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

May 20, 2008

Harris Gilliam, 88, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday at his home. Born in Alicia, he had lived in Jonesboro since 1964 and was a member of the Kiwanis Club, Chamber of Commerce, CWL Board, HUD Board and the Jonesboro Housing Authority. He was the owner/operator of Gilliam-Horton Furniture Store in Jonesboro and a member of the Nettleton Church of Christ....

May 19, 2008

Essie Griffin Coe, 92, of Hardy, died Monday evening at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. Born in Harrisburg, Ms. Coe moved to Otwell early in life and had lived in Hardy since 1956. She was a member of the Eastern Star, where she held several offices, a charter member of the Extension Homemaker Club and was very active in 4-H...

May 19, 2008

Leroy “Jabo” Green, 68, of Jonesboro died Monday at his home. He was a member of Magnolia Road Baptist Church. He was a retired truck driver of 35 years. He was also a Mason. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Nancy Green, of the home; three sons, Bobby Green of El Dorado, Bruce Carpenter of Spearsville,...

May 16, 2008

Mary Ellen Walke, 49, of Jonesboro died Friday at St. Bernards Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, Michael Walke of Jonesboro; one son, Michael Walke, of Jonesboro; one daughter, Tamatha Walke, of Jonesboro; mother, Marjorie Payne of Douglas, GA; three brothers, Billy and Steven Payne of Douglas, Georgia, and Richard Payne of Riviera Beach, Florida; one sister,...