Obituaries

Feb 13, 2023

Gordon Lee Bond, 67, of Bay, past from this life on February 13, 2023, at his home.  He had lived in Bay, since 1976.  He was born on March 10, 1955, in Oakland, California, to George Lee and Jewanda Bond.  He was of the Baptist belief.  Gordon was a volunteer firefighter for the Bay Fire Department.  He enjoyed working...

Feb 11, 2023

Tyrone Moye, 82, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Born in Etowah, Tyrone lived much of his life in Harrisburg before moving to Jonesboro in 2007. He was a 1958 graduate of Harrisburg High School, a veteran of the Arkansas Army National...

Feb 11, 2023

Deborah Darlene McLaughlin, 61, of Trumann, Arkansas, formerly of Jonesboro departed this life on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at her residence. She was born January 26, 1962 in Jonesboro to the late Frank Warnick and Mary Taylor.

Deborah absolutely loved her dogs and spending time with them. She always showed so much respect for people and would...

Feb 10, 2023

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Beth Cossey, 71, of Jonesboro entered eternal life Friday, February 10, 2023 at Advanced Care hospital in Searcy. She was born August 28, 1951 in Marked Tree to the late George and Auvergne Byers. Beth was a member of Stone Ridge Church of Christ.

After graduating from Arkansas State in 1971 with...

Feb 9, 2023

Kirk Reid Vanbrocklyn, 64, of Jonesboro, formerly of Paragould passed from this life February 4, 2023 at NEA Baptist. He was born to the late Robert and Carol Vanbrocklyn on December 18, 1958 in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Kirk has resided in Paragould for the last 15 years after coming from Ware, Massachusetts where he spent most of his...

Feb 8, 2023

Robert (Bob) Winston Wright, 91, of Jonesboro passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at St Elizabeth’s Place.  Bob was born November 14, 1931 to the late Fred and Blanche Wiles Wright of Jonesboro. Following graduation from college where he played baseball, Bob pitched for a Cardinals farm team until an injury ended his career. Bob was a well-known high...

Feb 8, 2023

Robert Earl Cobler, 81, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on February 8, 2023 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice Center.

Robert was born on June 11, 1941 in Hawley, Minnesota to Earl C. and Floretta J. Cobler. He moved to Jonesboro in 1980 and retired from Skil Bosch in Walnut Ridge in 2001.

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Feb 7, 2023

Clement Hamilton Whistle III, known by his many friends as Clem, Chris, and Boken, died peacefully in his sister’s home in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Paralyzed from the chest down in a vehicle incident at age 40, Boken blazed through expectations and ultimately died from sepsis a week before his 68th birthday.

Boken was...

Feb 6, 2023

Kathryn (Kathy) Shepard, 68, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Monday, February 6, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center.  She was born in Kennett, Missouri on May 16, 1954, to the late Edward Holifield, Jr. and Geneva Holifield.

Kathy grew up in Rector, Arkansas where she graduated as Salutatorian in 1972.

Survivors include her...

Feb 5, 2023

Frances “Joan” Wallis, 82, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born to the late Coley and Vera Rogers on October 25, 1940 in Craighead County. Joan was a member of Valley View Church of Christ and has taught bible classes in the past. She...

Feb 4, 2023

Tim “Pops” Brewer, 65, of Batesville passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023 in Bono at his sons’, home. He was born January 15, 1958 in Navasota, Texas to the late Lucille Powell. Tim was a member of The Cowboy Church. He worked most of his life as a brick mason. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his wife...

Feb 2, 2023

Richard Rutherford, 77, of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. Mr. Rutherford was born June 22, 1945 to the late Hubert L. and Anna L. “Ann” Rutherford of Jonesboro. Richard was quick witted with a wonderful sense of humor and an excellent memory. He loved nature and over the years he enjoyed fishing,...

Feb 2, 2023

Linda Booker, 67, a lifelong resident of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at NEA Baptist Hospital.  She was born in Jonesboro on July 10, 1955, to Dale and Willa Vaughn Gibson. She loved spending time with her family and her grandchildren. Not to say she loved animals, but there was never a stray animal...

Jan 31, 2023

Elvis “Jack” Travis Jr, 68, of Bay passed from this life Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born August 19, 1954 in Jonesboro to the late Effie Eula Travis and Elvis Travis Sr.

Jack enjoyed watching the Chicago Cubs and fishing. Jack served our country in the United States Army. He was...

Jan 31, 2023

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Mary (Cookie) Elliott Seale, 78, of Jonesboro passed from this life on January 31, 2023 in Jonesboro Arkansas. She was born to John and Margaret Elliott on December 8, 1944, in Rock Springs, Wyoming.  She was raised in Rock Springs followed by Gadsden, Alabama where she graduated High School in 1962 and has resided...

Jan 30, 2023

Lillian Kay Cook, 74, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Monday, January 30, 2023 at her home. She was born to the late Calvin and Jessie Martin on August 31, 1948 in Paragould. Lillian enjoyed crocheting, cooking, shopping, and most of all spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, Lillian is preceded in death by her...

Jan 29, 2023

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Charles F. Rizor, of Jonesboro departed this life on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born to the late Everett and Mary Rizor in Finley, Ohio.

He attended Whitmer High in Toledo, Ohio.  He attended various college courses and earned his industrial engineering degree.

Raised...

Jan 28, 2023

Jeanie Glasco, 70, of Jonesboro, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday night, January 28, 2023.  She had lived in Jonesboro since 1981, moving here from St. Charles, Illinois.  She was born in Elgin, Illinois, on August 15, 1952, to Lawrence and Mabel McGowen.  She was a charter member of Valley View Baptist Church.  One of her...

Jan 25, 2023

Charles E. Bowie, 87, of Paragould formerly of Jonesboro passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born June 13, 1935 in Ebola, Arkansas to the late Charles and Vera Bowie. Charles was a member of New Antioch Baptist Church in Brookland. He enjoyed wood working, wood burning, fishing, traveling, reading and computers. Charles...

Jan 25, 2023

Englebert “Franz” Doringer Jr, 74, of Jonesboro passed from this life on January 25, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born to the late Engelbert and Alma Doringer on March 3, 1948 in Memphis. Franz was a hardworking man, who enjoyed being at home with his family. One of his favorite things to do was watch “America’s...