Obituaries

Jan 23, 2007

Frank Mitchell, 65, of Harrisburg, died Tuesday, January 23, 2007 in Stow, Ohio. He was born in Knox County Kentucky and moved to Harrisburg in 1979 from Jonesboro. He was a member of Community Fellowship Church and a member of the Northeast Arkansas Horse Association. He was co-founder and co-owner of MDR Cartage Trucking, a loving husband, father and...

Jan 22, 2007

Timothy “Tim” Bittle, 42, of Jonesboro, died Monday at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro and was a member of the Fairview Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Tommy Dale Bittle and his grandfather, Fred Trusty. He is survived by his daughter, Carolyn Bittle, Jonesboro; mother, Judy Bittle Hass, Jonesboro; his...

Jan 22, 2007

Larry Dale Hurt, 58, of Jonesboro, died Monday morning at his home of natural causes. A native of Harrisburg, Larry lived most of his life in the Jonesboro-Harrisburg area. He served as Poinsett County Chief Jailer before becoming disabled, and was a member of Jonesboro Baptist Church. He served 7 years active duty in the U.S. Army. Larry was...

Jan 22, 2007

Esther Rye, 84, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, died Monday afternoon, January 22, 2007, at her home. Born in Tyronza, Arkansas, Mrs. Rye lived in California from 1951-1979 before returning to Jonesboro. She was a retired nurse’s aide and a member of First Assembly of God in Jonesboro. She was preceded in death by her husband: Theados Rye. Survivors include: 1...

Jan 21, 2007

P.C. (Pete) Barton III -- Passed away Sunday morning at Fayetteville Veteran's Home in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents W.F. Barton and Demetra Parrish Barton. He is survived by his former wife, Elizabeth Van Hooser Barton of Memphis Tennessee and 4 children (Michael Hamilton Barton of New Brunsfels, Texas; Daniel Kimbrell Barton and Mark...

Jan 20, 2007

Deloris Lamb, 74, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, January 20, 2007, at her home. She was born in Weiner and grew up in the Bono area, living most of her life in Jonesboro. She graduated from ASU with a nursing degree and was a member of the Valley View Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Jan 20, 2007

Edna Morrison Wise, 88, of Jonesboro died Saturday evening at her daughter’s home. Born on the Herget Plantation, she was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dock Wise; son, Bobby Ray Wise; grandson, Scott Wise; granddaughter, Robin Mackey Panhorst; and great-granddaughter, Sarah Armstrong. She is survived by...

Jan 20, 2007

Sandra L. Rose, 64, of Jonesboro died Saturday January 20, 2007 at her residence. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri and lived in Jonesboro since 1997, moving here from Kennett, Missouri. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist belief. She was preceded in death by her husband Cleatus M. Rose, and her parents Raymond D. and Ruby...

Jan 18, 2007

Debbie Ring, 49 of Paragould, Arkansas, died Thursday, January 18, 2007 at her home. She was born in Paragould and lived most of her life in Greene County. She was a member of Central Baptist Church in Jonesboro, a devoted wife and a loving mother. She was preceded in death by her father, Ray Coe. Survivors include her husband,...

Jan 16, 2007

Joe H. Worley, 65, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday morning at NEA Medical Center. He had lived in Jonesboro for the past 34 years and was a member of the Highland Drive Christian Church.

Mr. Worley was an avid fisherman and gardener. He was a big fan of the Razorbacks and loved working crossword puzzles.

He...

Jan 15, 2007

Daniel Timothy Ryan, 27 of Jonesboro, died Monday at his parents’ residence.

He was a lifetime resident of Jonesboro and was an Administrative Assistant for Spectrum Finishing Incorporated in Paragould, Arkansas. He was a 1997 graduate of Jonesboro High School and a 2004 graduate of Arkansas State University. He was a member of the Forest Home Church...

Jan 15, 2007

Mary Lee Prescott, 75, of Jonesboro, died Monday at Ridgecrest Nursing Center in Jonesboro. Born in Marked Tree, Mrs. Prescott lived in Cotton Plant before moving to Jonesboro 30 years ago. She was a homemaker and a member of Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church in Jonesboro. She was preceded in death by 2 husbands: Wayne Smith and Lester Prescott; and...

Jan 14, 2007

Elsie Mae Cox, 81, of Bay, died Sunday at her home of natural causes. Born in Cash, Mrs. Cox lived most of her life in Bay. She was a retired Nurse’s Aide with Craighead County Nursing Center and a member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband: Ishmael J.D. Cox; a daughter: Peggy...

Jan 13, 2007

Ronald Ferguson, 65, of Blytheville, died Saturday at NEA Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Illinois, Ronald lived much of his life in California before moving to Blytheville. He was a salesperson in the Aerospace industry. Survivors include: Fiancé: Mary Ann Thompson of Blytheville; Mother: Valda Ruth Moore of Oregon; Father: Leo Ferguson of California; Son: Sean Ferguson of...

Jan 11, 2007

Tommy N. Crump, 61, of Jonesboro, died Thursday evening at his home of natural causes. Born in Marianna, Tommy lived in Germany and Oklahoma before moving to Jonesboro in 1979. He a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War where he received the Purple Heart and a Bronze Star Medal with “V” device. He also worked as a truck...

Jan 10, 2007

Charles “Chuck” Leo Cooper, 77, died Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at his home. He was born in Jonesboro and lived in California for many years before returning to Jonesboro in 1992. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War and was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion. He was preceded in death...

Jan 9, 2007

Selma Buchman, 85, of Jonesboro died Tuesday January 9 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and lived in Jonesboro for 3 years, moving here from Paragould, Arkansas. She was a homemaker and a member of Temple Israel. She is preceded in death by her husband Samuel Buchman, her parents William Samuels and Fannie...

Jan 9, 2007

Charles Collie (Coach) Miller, died January 9, 2007 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was 97 years old. Mr. Miller was born in Ada, Arkansas at the foot of Petit Jean Mountain. In 1927 he received a Teacher’s License, and in 1930 he was awarded a scholarship to Arkansas Polytechnic College in Russellville, Arkansas. In 1932 he...

Jan 8, 2007

David Wayne Gargaro, Sr., 59, of Bono died Monday evening at NEA Medical Center. He had lived in the Bono area most of his life and was a Catholic. Mr. Gargaro was the owner of Mr. Fix-It and was a master electrician. He was a member of the Local 1516 IBEW. He liked to tinker with woodworking and loved...

Jan 8, 2007

Harold Sims, 65, of Jonesboro, died Monday, January 8, 2007 at NEA Medical Center. He was a retired truck driver and a member of Fairview Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Novacinski, and a son, Harold Shawn Sims, both of the home, and a daughter...