Obituaries

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.

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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...

Jan 25, 2023

Mr. Martis Roger Nix Sr., 75, of Delaware, Arkansas, formerly of Russellville, departed this life on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at his residence. He was born January 10, 1948 in Fenter, Arkansas, to the late Martis G. Nix and Syble Scott.

Martis was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving time during the Vietnam War era, and...

Jan 21, 2023

John Lester Hatcher, age 77, passed away January 21, 2023 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN due to complications following bypass surgery

John was born June 26, 1945 in Walnut Ridge, AR to parents Delphina and Lester Hatcher.

He graduated from Walnut Ridge High School in 1963, and later joined the Army where he...

Jan 21, 2023

Larry Gene Gipson, 79, of Bono passed from this life Saturday, January 21, 2023 at St. Bernards Hospital. He was born June 24, 1943 in Greenfield to the late Paul and Bessie Gipson.

Larry has lived in Northeast Arkansas all of his life and was of the Baptist belief. He enjoyed antique cars and stock car racing...

Jan 20, 2023

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David Brian Williams, 61 of Brookland left his family’s loving arms to be with his Lord and Savior January 20, 2023 at St. Bernards Hospital, where he came into this world on July 16, 1961. His parents were Gordon Ray Leach and Fannie Sue Warner. David didn’t get to meet his father in this...

Jan 20, 2023

Thomas Atkinson, 66, passed from this life on January 20, 2023 at NEA Hospital in Jonesboro. Thomas was born on June 15, 1956 to the late Julian and Ruby Atkinson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son Tommy; brothers Eddie, Jim, Jerry, and Chuck; and sister Shirley.

Thomas spent all of...

Jan 18, 2023

Scott “Anthony” Childress, 55, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, departed this life on January 18, 2023, at his residence. He was born July 11, 1967 in Paragould.

Anthony was employed by Research Solutions, helping others recover from alcohol and drug addiction. He was multi-talented and an accomplished writer and had worked for various newspapers. Anthony also taught some college...