Obituaries

Mar 15, 2022

Donald M. Coleman, 85, a lifetime resident of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born in Jonesboro to O. Q. and Lucy Coleman on November 28, 1936. He was a member and a deacon at Bethany Baptist Church. Hobbies included camping, boating, hunting and old cars and old motorcycles. The family still has...

Mar 15, 2022

Ethel Mae Stevens, 73, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. She was born to the late James Matlock and Elvenia Hamilton on May 4, 1948 in Dyess, Arkansas. She worked for Wal-Mart for almost 15 years before ultimately retiring. Ethel enjoyed fishing and spending time with family. In addition to her parents, Ethel is...

Mar 14, 2022

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Fred Wilburn Engelken, age 90 years, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022, at his home in Jonesboro, AR surrounded by his loving family. Preceding him in death were his parents, Louie Engelken and Violet (Elzy) Engelken, brother James Engelken, nephew Richard (“Rick”) Engelken, paternal grandparents Henry and Elizabeth Engelken, Henry’s second wife Lana...

Mar 12, 2022

Bertha Mae “Bert” Schoenborn, 97, of Jonesboro passed away on March 12, 2022 at The Cottages of Belle Meade in Paragould, Arkansas. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.  Bert was a 1942 graduate of Holy Angels Academy in Jonesboro.  When she moved to St. Louis, she was the President of the Republican Women’s Club in St....

Mar 11, 2022

Friday, March 11, 2022 Stefanie Renee Pemberton 56, succumbed to a lengthy illness. We lost her much too soon, but she will now enjoy the eternal rest and peace she so richly deserves. Stefanie grew up in Bay and Jonesboro, graduating in 1983 from Jonesboro High School. She lived in Jonesboro all her life except for a brief residency...

Mar 11, 2022

Max Vernon Tarkington, 74 of Jonesboro passed from this life March 11, 2022 at NEA Baptist Hospital.  He was born November 28, 1947 to the late Irven and Clara Chapman Tarkington in Casa Grande, Arizona.  Max proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.  He owned his own construction and trucking company.  Max was a member Central...

Mar 11, 2022

Donald Ray Bearden, 63, of Jonesboro passed from this life Friday, March 11, 2022 St. Bernards Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born in Jonesboro on October 16, 1958 to the late Roy and Eva Bearden.

Donald lived in Jonesboro all of his life and was of the Christian faith. He was a long time...

Mar 10, 2022

Jerry Ray Sutton was the first twin born and Terry Jay Sutton was the second. He was born in Flint, Michigan in 1954, to JC and Wanda Sutton. The only time the twins were apart was the time Jerry spent in Wasilla, Alaska working for the city. He and his wife and son and dog and mother traveled by...

Mar 10, 2022

Linda Honeycutt, 74, of Jonesboro, formerly of Cash passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022 at her home. She was born August 15, 1947 in Jonesboro to the late Leon and Fannie Gibson. Linda was a member of the Church of Christ. She enjoyed traveling, shopping, flowers and trips to Branson. Most of all she loved her family, especially her...

Mar 8, 2022

Kai’Lynn David Garner of Trumann was born into Heaven on March 8, 2022 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center.

He is survived by his parents Christopher Garner and Cheyenne Easler of Trumann; great grandparents, Connie Easler and Erline Splawn; grandparents, Hugh (Cathy) Dees and Hoyt (Shellie) Easler; brothers, Lathan, Zaine, Kristan, and Myles Garner; sisters, Mariah Garner and...

Mar 6, 2022

Daniel M. Drury, affectionately known as “GranDan” passed into the arms of the Lord on March 6, 2022.  Born in Indiana in 1947 to Paul Richard and Luelda Jane Drury, he moved to Texas with his family at the age of 3, where he had dreams of being a cowboy.  Dan spent most of his boyhood years in Blanco,...

Mar 6, 2022

JoAnn Davis, 77, of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Ridgecrest Health & Rehabilitation in Jonesboro. She was born November 14, 1944 in Waldenburg to the late Clyde and Leota Cox.

JoAnn lived in Waldenburg most of her life but has lived in Jonesboro for over 20 years and was a member of...

Mar 5, 2022

Mae Elizabeth Holcomb, 78 of Jonesboro passed from this life Saturday March 5, 2022 at St Bernards Medical Center.  She was born March 15, 1943 to the late Thomas and Mary Smith Driver in Oneida, Arkansas.   Mae worked as a seamstress and in shoe repair.  She was of Baptist belief.  Mae loved going to church.  She loved to cook...

Mar 5, 2022

Pat Looney, 73, of Jonesboro, formerly of West Memphis passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born September 27, 1948 in Memphis to the late W.J. and Frances Darby. Pat was a member of First Baptist Church. She retired from Arkansas State University as the Director of Affirmative Action. Pat enjoyed traveling and...

Mar 3, 2022

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Nathan (Earl) Gairhan, 94, of Jonesboro peacefully departed this life on March 3, 2022.

Earl was born May 19, 1927, in Trumann to the late N.G. and Lorene Akins Gairhan.  He was a member of the Trumann High School graduating class of 1945.  He married Charlene Hurd also of Trumann on October...

Mar 3, 2022

Linda Kay Stovall, 62, of Jonesboro passed from this life Thursday, March 3, 2022 at her home. She was born February 25, 1960 in Dexter, Missouri to John T. and Myrna Kidd.

Linda has lived in Jonesboro just a few months after moving here from Dexter, Missouri. She enjoyed antique shopping, traveling, crafting, and most importantly, loving...

Mar 3, 2022

Wanda Nadine Cashion, 93, of Brookland passed from this life on Thursday, March 3, 2022. She was born in Maynard on July 12, 1928 to the late Frank and Meekee Johnson. Wanda was an active member of Greensboro Road Church of Christ. She was quite the musician. Wanda could play guitar, play the fiddle and loved to sing. She...

Mar 2, 2022

Edna Marie Sutton, 87, left her Earthly life to begin her new life on March 2, 2022. She was welcomed in that life by loving family members who were so very glad to see her again. Edna was born on December 29, 1934 to Marie J. Brady and Hugh M. Brady. Edna was their pride and joy. Edna loved...

Mar 2, 2022

Jerry Zane King, 81, of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at St. Elizabeth’s Place. He was born November 7, 1940 in Dell to the late James Leslie King and Audrey King.

Jerry has lived in Jonesboro for over 50 years and was of Methodist belief. Jerry served in the United States Army National...

Mar 1, 2022

Anthony Alan "Tony" Rogers, 61, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Tony was born in Denton, Texas, and lived in Plano, Texas, before moving to Jonesboro in 2006. He worked at Hay's and Food Smart Grocery Store on Gee Street before becoming disabled.

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