Obituaries

Dec 25, 2006

Donald Marlin Berry, of Jonesboro, died Monday at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. A lifelong resident of Jonesboro, he was a retired purchasing agent from St. Bernard’s Medical Center and a member of Southwest Church of Christ.

He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of the American Legion, was a life member of the...

Dec 24, 2006

Roy L. Foster, 79 of Jonesboro died December 24, 2006 at Beverly Healthcare and Rehab in Jonesboro. He lived in Kennett, Missouri before moving to Jonesboro in 1995. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Cortland and Essie Foster, a sister, Virginia B. Hopkins; a brother, Cleo Foster Jr.; and a half-brother Bert M. Whitlock. Survivors include...

Dec 22, 2006

Ruby Cameron Price, 73 of Jonesboro, died Friday, December 22, 2006 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, James Cameron; two brothers, Henry Knox and Tommy Knox, and three sisters, Pat Lemons, Gladys and Ladys Knox.

She is survived by her husband, Milton...

Dec 20, 2006

Gene Griffey, Sr., 72, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, died Wednesday at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Jonesboro, Mr. Griffey lived in California and Alabama before returning to Jonesboro in 1970. He owned Griffey Insurance Agency and was a charter member of Temple Baptist Church where he formerly taught Sunday school. Mr. Griffey was a U.S. Navy veteran...

Dec 19, 2006

Gerald E. Sutterfield, 85, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, died Tuesday at NEA Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Shirley, Arkansas, Mr. Sutterfield moved to Lake City early in life. He later lived in California before moving to Jonesboro in 1959. He worked for General Motors in Southgate, California and retired from General Electric in Jonesboro with 27 years of service....

Dec 18, 2006

Darrell Stone was born December 19, 1918, in Couch, Missouri. He was a retired car dealer and had resided in Jonesboro for 68 years. He was a member of Walnut Street Baptist Church. Mr. Stone died peacefully Monday morning, December 18, 2006, at his home. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Ora Stone; one brother,...

Dec 18, 2006

Colin Edward McDonald, beloved husband of Irene Mary McDonald passed away on December 19 after a lengthy bout with cancer. He was born in Bronx, New York and spent some of his boyhood years on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. He was schooled in both Nova Scotia and New York. He was preceded in death by his parents, Colin...

Dec 15, 2006

Billy Gene New, Jr., 43, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, died Friday evening in Jonesboro of natural causes. Born in Memphis, Billy moved to Jonesboro in 1972. He was a restaurant employee and a member of First Assembly of God Church in Jonesboro. He was preceded in death by a sister: Carol Ann New, in 1981. Survivors include: His Wife: Donna...

Dec 15, 2006

Margaret Elizabeth Powell, 85, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, died Friday at her home of natural causes. Born in Joiner, Mrs. Powell lived in Black Oak before moving to Jonesboro in 1959. She was a retired Library clerk at Annie Camp Junior High School, and a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church where she was a member of United Methodist...

Dec 14, 2006

Ethel Inez Hinton, 75, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, died Thursday morning at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Born in Caraway, Arkansas, Mrs. Hinton moved to the Jonesboro area in 1954. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. She was a member of the Greensboro Extension Homemakers Club and was preceded in death...

Dec 13, 2006

Donald E. “Mike” Newcom, 63, of Brookland, died Wednesday at his home, surrounded by his family. Born in Caraway, Mike lived most of his life in the Brookland area. He owned Newcom’s Carpet Service and served in the Arkansas National Guard. Mike was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing and gardening. He was raised in the Church of the...

Dec 13, 2006

William Edward “Will Ed” Pharis, 79, of Jonesboro died Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at Ridgecrest Nursing Center. We was born in Jonesboro, and moved back to Jonesboro in 2001, coming from Sacramento, California. He served in the US Navy two terms during WWII. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister. He is survived...

Dec 9, 2006

James B. Westbrook, 75, of Jonesboro died Saturday, December 9, 2006 at NEA Medical Center. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Pat Westbrook, formerly Pat Hearn of Blytheville, Arkansas.

James was born in Jonesboro and moved to Blytheville with his family as a young boy. As a young adult, he was associated with the...

Dec 7, 2006

Amy Watkins Birchell, 83, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, died Thursday at St. Bernards Medical Center. Mrs. Birchell was born in Jonesboro and lived most of her life here. She worked several years for Frolic Footwear and Grecian Steakhouse. She was a Methodist and was active in the Jonesboro Senior Citizens Center. She was preceded in death by 3 husbands. Survivors...

Dec 6, 2006

Fanny Lee Oden, 65, died Wednesday December 6, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro She was born in Jonesboro and had lived in Lake City for twelve years. She was of the Baptist belief and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mark Campbell and Prilley Curtis, one brother, and two sisters. Survivors are her...

Dec 6, 2006

Franklin Lemuel “Soo” Carruth, 59, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, December 6, 2006, at his home of natural causes. Born in Leachville, Franklin lived much of his life in the Jonesboro area. He worked 25 years for Riceland Foods of Jonesboro and was a Baptist. He was preceded in death by his parents: Franklin and Elsie White Carruth; sister: Shirley...

Dec 6, 2006

William Paul “Bill” Lantis, 60, of Bay, Arkansas, died Wednesday, December 6, 2006, at NEA Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Born in Stockbridge, Michigan, Bill moved to Jonesboro 12 years ago. He worked 40 years for Dana Corporation and Parker Hannafin as an engineer, and was a Baptist. He served in the Michigan National Guard and was preceded in...

Dec 5, 2006

Joyce Sims, 60, of Bay, Arkansas died Tuesday, December 05, 2006, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was born in Bay and had lived most of her life in the Bay area and was of the Baptist belief. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Sims, her parents, Cecil and Oda Ashlock; and two brothers, Ernest Ashlock...

Dec 4, 2006

John Webster Beard, Jr., 62, of Jonesboro, died Monday morning in Memphis. Born in Little Rock, John was an All-American quarterback for Little Rock Hall High School where he graduated in 1962. He was a graduate of Arkansas State Teachers College (presently the University of Central Arkansas) where he played quarterback. John served as an official starter for the...

Dec 2, 2006

Arthur “Ott” Perry, 56 of Jonesboro died Saturday, December 2, 2006 at home. He was born in Jonesboro and had lived most of his life here. He was a member of the North Main Baptist Church and had worked at Riceland Foods for 30 years. He served in the U S Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. He was...