Obituaries

Johnny Doyle Botkins

Dec 7, 2005

Johnny Doyle Botkins, 40 of Jonesboro died Wed. December 7, 2005, at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Steve Botkins and Ima Nell Harris.

Survivors

Wife Joyce Botkins, N. Little Rock, Arkansas,

Son Wesley Botkins, Orlando, FL,

Brothers Steve Botkins, Knoxville, TN, David Botkins,...

Roy Boy Bryant

Dec 6, 2005

Roy Boy Bryant, age 72, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday afternoon, December 6, 2005, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Caraway, Roy lived in Brookland several years before moving to Jonesboro in 1965. He was a farmer and operated Bryant’s Phillips 66 Stations in Brookland and Jonesboro for several years. He retired with over 25 years as...

William W. "Bill" Arnold, Jr.

Dec 6, 2005

William Wyatt “Bill” Arnold, Jr., age 84, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, died Tuesday, December 6, 2005, at his home in Jonesboro. Born in Imboden, Arkansas, on July 12, 1921, Mr. Arnold was a 1939 graduate of Marked Tree High School. He lived in Long Beach, California before moving to Jonesboro in 1975. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1939-1946...

Lillian Shirley King

Dec 4, 2005

Lillian Shirley King, 79 of Jonesboro died Sunday, December 4, 2005 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born in the Gilkerson Community, near Gibson Switch, Arkansas and had lived in Jonesboro her entire life. She was a member of the Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church and a member of the Oak Grove Home Demonstration Club.

She...

Ernestine Roberts

Dec 4, 2005

Ernestine Roberts, 74 of Jonesboro, died Sunday at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was born in Mt. Herman, Louisiana and lived in Jonesboro for 3 months. She was of the Baptist belief, and retired cook for Mules Restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana. Survivors include her husband Bennie Roberts Sr., of the home; four sons; Bennie Roberts Jr. Chester Roberts,...

William Brandon Watt

Dec 1, 2005

William Brandon "Gooch" Watt, age 21, of Jonesboro,Arkansas, died Thursday morning, December 1, 2005, in Jonesboro.

Born in Hampton, Virginia, Brandon moved to Jonesboro 10 years ago. He was a cashier for Best Stop in Jonesboro and was a member of the Friendly Hope Baptist Church in Jonesboro. He was preceded in death by a brother, Darrel...

Lawrence Daniel Hubbell

Dec 1, 2005

Lawrence Daniel Hubbell, 80 of Jonesboro, died Thursday evening at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He was born in Cardin,Oklahoma and lived in Jonesboro for 35 years. He was a member of Central Baptist Church and a U.S. Navy veteran, and a retired salesman. He was preceded in death y his parents John and Mary Fite Hubbell, and his former...

Elfreeda Tosh

Dec 1, 2005

Elfreeda Tosh, age 77, of Jonesboro,Arkansas, died Thursday morning, December 1, 2005, at St Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Mrs. Tosh was born in Cushman, Arkansas, then moved to Jonesboro where she lived most of her life. She was a retired Engineering Supervisor for Frolic Footwear where she worked over 30 years. She was a member of...

Victoria Isabella Herrera

Nov 30, 2005

Victoria Isabella Herrera, 3-month old daughter of David Paul Herrera of Jonesboro, Arkansas, and Angela Roach of Harrisburg, Arkansas, died Wednesday, November 30, 2005, at Childrens Hospital in Little Rock. In addition to her parents, survivors include: 2 Brothers: Connor Herrera of Harrisburg, and Antonio Isaih Herrera of Hickory Ridge; 1 Sister: Sarah Ja Roach of Harrisburg; Maternal Grandparents:...

Woodrow Hitt

Nov 28, 2005

Woodrow Hitt, 85 of Jonesboro, Arkansas died Monday, November 28, 2005, at Craighead County Nursing Center. He had lived in Jonesboro for the past 15 years, moving here from Leachville, Arkansas. Survivors include Sister Thelma Hall, Leachville Several nieces and nephews All services will be private with Emerson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Peggy Ann Ramirez

Nov 27, 2005

Peggy Ann Ramirez, 50 of Jonesboro died Sunday at N.E.A. Medical Center. She was born in Jonesboro and lived here for 5 yrs, formally of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She was a sociologist for the Pine Bluff Correctional Facilities. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Ramirez. Survivors; Father; Charles Layton – Jonesboro, Ark Mother; Shirley Hargrove Daughters;...

Joe Lee Mantle, Jr.

Nov 27, 2005

Joe Lee Mantle, Jr., age 45, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, died Sunday afternoon, November 27, 2005, in a 2-vehicle accident south of Brookland, Arkansas, near Busch Agri. A native and life-long resident of Jonesboro, Joe was employed by Dow Building Services. He was an avid football fan, attended the Methodist Church, and was preceded in death by his father, Joe...

M. L. Fisher

Nov 25, 2005

M. L. Fisher, 82, of Jonesboro died Friday, November 25, 2005, at St. Bernards Medical Center. He had lived in Jonesboro for 62 years moving here from the Childress Community. He was co-author of two books, one detailing the railroads in the Jonesboro area and one describing downtown Jonesboro.

He was preceded in death by his wife,...

Berneta Rae Baird

Nov 25, 2005

Berneta Rae Baird, age 73, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, died Friday evening, November 25, 2005, at Craighead Nursing Center in Jonesboro where she resided. Born October 7, 1932, in Ainsworth, Nebraska, Mrs. Baird lived in Kimball, Nebraska, Fort Morgan, Colorado, Pampa, Texas and Amarillo, Texas before moving to Jonesboro 2 years ago. She had been a school teacher, secretary, and...

L. A. Dude Holloway

Nov 24, 2005

L. A. “Dude” Holloway, 82 of Paragould Arkansas , formerly of Marked Tree died Thursday, November 24, 2005 at Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould. He served in the U. S. Navy and was in WWII. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Marked Tree and a member of the Marked Tree Fire Department. He was preceded...

Mickey Lynn Lairson

Nov 23, 2005

Mickey Lynn Lairson Mickey Lynn Lairson, 46 of Trumann died Wednesday at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Trumann and worked at Vinco. He was of the Baptist belief. He was preceded in death by his father, Herman Wesley Lairson. He is survived by his mother, Betty Louise Headrick, two daughters, Lisa Marie Lairson and Casey Lynn...

Frank Warnick

Nov 22, 2005

Chester Frank Warnick, 65, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, November 22, 2005, at his home of natural causes.

Born in Lawrence County, Mr. Warnick lived in Sedgewick and Trumann before moving to Jonesboro in 1964. He was retired from General Electric in Jonesboro and was a member of the Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his...

Hazel Humphrey Clines

Nov 21, 2005

Hazel Humphrey Clines, 90, of Jonesboro, died Monday morning, November 21, 2005, at St. Elizabeth’s Place in Jonesboro where she resided. Born in Waterloo, Alabama, Mrs. Clines moved to Jonesboro in 1937. She was a retired employee of Kroger and a member of the Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband: Delmer Clines, and by her...

Henry J. Knell

Nov 21, 2005

Henry J. Knell, 65 of Jonesboro died Monday, November 21, 2005, at his home. He has born in Peoria IL and moved to Jonesboro 14 years ago. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry D. and Irene Knell, one son, Kevin Knell and two daughters, Lisa Knell and Teresa Knell. Survivors Wife Kathey Knell, of the home...

Larry Michael Taylor

Nov 21, 2005

Larry Michael Taylor, 52 of Jonesboro died Monday, November 21, 2005 at his residence.

Born in Jonesboro, he lived most of his life as a resident of Jonesboro. Larry was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting. He served as a deputy sheriff for the Craighead County Sheriff’s Department and a state trooper for the Arkansas...