Obituaries

Nov 9, 2007

John Harvey McDonald, 75, of Jonesboro died Friday morning in Jonesboro. Mr. McDonald had lived here twelve years, moving here from California. He was a retired truck driver. He is survived by six chidren, Jimmy McDonald and wife Carol of Carson, California; Johnny McDonald and wife Di of Santa Maria, California; Patsy Gilbert and husband Gary of Jonesboro; Barbara...

Nov 9, 2007

Rose M. Zadell, 80, of Jonesboro, died Friday night at her home. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio and had lived in Jonesboro since 2005, moving here from Brighton, Tennessee. She was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Victor J. Zadell; parents, Charles Sr. and Teresa Hanzelich; sister, Mary...

Nov 7, 2007

Meredith Ellen Sparks, 70, died Wednesday November 7, 2007 at the White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan and lived in Cave City for one and half years, moving there from Paragould, Arkansas. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist belief. She was preceded in death by her parents Earnest Wood...

Nov 6, 2007

Betty Marie Coble, 69, of Jonesboro passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2007, at her daughter’s home in Jonesboro. She was the loving mother of 5 children: Lisa Coble of Conway, Pamela Coble of Cocoa, Florida, Laurie Freeman of Jonesboro, David Coble of Williford; Ronnie Coble, deceased. She was preceded in death by her parents: Virgil and Blanche Bailey;...

Nov 5, 2007

John William Quinn III, 48, of Bay, went to be with his Lord on Monday, November 5, 2007 at the NEA Baptist Medical Hospital in Jonesboro.

John was born in Rockford, Illinois, a 1977 graduate of Nettleton High School and lived in Bay for 27 years. He was a service technician for Dana Corporation in Jonesboro. John...

Nov 2, 2007

Seaman Gatlin Todd Cooper, U.S. Navy, age 21, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, died Friday morning, November 2, 2007, in Portsmouth, Virginia, of natural causes.

Born in Jonesboro, Gatlin was a 2004 graduate of Nettleton High School, a member of Nettleton Baptist Church, and the Harrisburg American Legion Post No. 14.

He entered the Navy in June...

Nov 1, 2007

Curtis Spence, 72, well known for his love of travel, made his journey on Thursday, November 1, 2007, when our Lord called him home. He was born and lived his entire life in Jonesboro and was a member of the Highland Drive Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Sr. and Velma Spence, and one...

Oct 31, 2007

Mancel Eugene (Gene) Parks, 71, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday evening in his home.

Gene was born July 8, 1936, to Luna and Mancel Albert Parks near Marked Tree. He had one sister, Jeanette. All of who are deceased. He lived 10 years in West Memphis and 10 years in Little Rock before returning to Jonesboro in...

Oct 29, 2007

Kurry L. Tindel, 18, of Brookland, died Monday, October 29, 2007 in Jonesboro. He had lived in Jonesboro before moving to Brookland three years ago. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and a senior at Brookland High School, being active on the bowling team and JROTC. Kurry was a skateboard enthusiast.

Kurry is survived...

Oct 24, 2007

Jerry Lee Alberson, Sr., 61, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday at St. Bernards Medical Center. He had lived in Jonesboro since 1992, moving here from California. He was licensed to preach through Full Gospel, loved to deer hunt, and fish. He loved spending time with his family, taking the kids on outings to Disneyland and Six Flags. He is survived...

Oct 23, 2007

Bonnie Carol Brand, 57, of Bay, died Tuesday afternoon at St. Bernards Medical Center. She had lived in Bay for 30 years, moving there from Jonesboro. She was a member of the Bay Church of Christ. Mrs. Brand had worked in the child care business for 23 years. She was the former director of the Nettleton PALS Program and...

Oct 22, 2007

Lloyd V. Ackerman, Jr., 76, of Jonesboro, Arkansas died Monday afternoon at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Mr. Ackerman moved to Jonesboro from Pennsylvania. Mr. Ackerman is survived by his wife, Dorothy Royer Ackerman; one son, Lloyd V. Ackerman III and his wife Deb of Washingtonboro, PA; a brother, Harry Ackerman and his wife Mary Ann of Lititz,...

Oct 21, 2007

William Edward “Will Ed” Turner, 62 of Henderson, Arkansas, died Sunday, October 21, 2007 at Baxter County Medical Center. He was born in Jonesboro and moved to Henderson five years ago. He served in the US Air Force and was a volunteer fireman at the Henderson Fire Department. Will Ed retired from General Electric after 31 years of service...

Oct 21, 2007

Danny Lee “Sputnik” Scott, 53, of Jonesboro, passed away Sunday October 21, 2007 at his residence. He was born in Jonesboro and had lived in Jonesboro most of his life. He was a concrete finisher and a member of the Freedom Church in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his father: Clarence Scott, four brothers: Leroy Scott,...

Oct 20, 2007

Jonathan “Nacho” Ramos. 36, of Jonesboro, died Saturday October 20, at his residence. He was born in Jonesboro and lived in Jonesboro all of his life. He was of the Methodist belief and a landscaper for Karen Bean Landscaping Company in Jonesboro. He was preceded in death by his aunt; Bonnie Franks. Survived by his father: Abraham Ramos of...

Oct 19, 2007

Lois E. Parks, 90, of Jonesboro, died Friday evening at St. Elizabeth’s Place in Jonesboro. Born in Gurdon, Mrs. Parks lived in the Macey-Monette community before moving to Jonesboro several years ago. She was a homemaker and attended Wood Street Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her husband: Ishmael Parks; a son: James Parks; a...

Oct 19, 2007

Dr. Rodney Franklin Carlton, 72, of Jonesboro Arkansas, formerly of Texarkana, Texas died at the N.E.A. Medical Center in Jonesboro on October 19, 2007. He was born in Salem, Arkansas and was a retired Pathologist, and a former Arkansas State Medical Examiner for 11years, and Professor at UAMS, and he also did private practice in Texarkana, Texas. He was...

Oct 18, 2007

M. E. “Pete” Webb, passed away October 18, 2007. He was born at Swifton, Arkansas on June 24, 1929, to Henry and Ollie Webb. He was a member of the Southwest Church of Christ where he served as a teacher and deacon. He was a Korean War veteran, and was a licensed machinist in California before moving to Jonesboro...

Oct 15, 2007

Agatha Emma Tarver, 79, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2007, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Survivors include: Her husband: William Tarver and 8 children: Lucy Wilder, Jane Frein, Mary Tarver, Dennis Tarver, Tricia Kilzer, Phyllis Cook, Paul Tarver, and JoAnn Charette. She is also survived by twin brothers, Richard and Robert...

Oct 15, 2007

Dwight Eugene Davis, 60, of Lake City died Monday at his home. He had lived in Lake City all of his life. He was self-employed in the tree business and was a veteran of the Army. Mr. Davis is survived by his wife, Judy Greeno Davis, of the home; five sons, Chris Turner of Branson, MO; Mark, Keith, Brett,...