Obituaries

Jul 1, 2022

Shalvon Rae “Sis” Holt, 63, of Jonesboro passed from this life Friday, July 1, 2022 at her home with her family by her side. She was born to the late Robert and Mae Holweg on May 3, 1959 in Flint, Michigan. Sis has resided in Jonesboro since 1987 after coming from Flint. She was of the Baptist belief....

Jun 29, 2022

Fred Elroy White Jr., 51, of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at his home.

He was born on December 24, 1970 to Fred and Barbara White in West Plains, Missouri. Fred lived in the St. Louis area for about 19 years after coming from Garden Grove, California where he resided from ages 6...

Jun 28, 2022

Sandy Maguire, 62, of Paragould passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born January 30, 1960 in Monette to the late Earnest Barnes and Agnes Pagan. Sandy enjoyed watching movies, gardening and spending time with family. She was of the Assembly of God faith.

In addition to her...

Jun 27, 2022

Mavis Jane Holmes, 90, of Jonesboro passed from this life Monday, June 27, 2022 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born to the late Clennie and Ida Wheeler on November 1, 1931 in Jonesboro. Mavis has resided in Jonesboro most of her life and was of the Church of Christ belief.

Mavis enjoyed spending time with...

Jun 26, 2022

Jose Refugio Gonzalez Cardona, 85, passed from this life on June 26, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Jose was born July 4, 1936 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. All services are private at the family's request.

Jun 26, 2022

Paul Dean Veteto, age 72, of Jonesboro, passed peacefully from this life on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Paul was born in Jonesboro and lived most of his adult life in the Jonesboro-Hoxie area. He was a 1968 graduate of Nettleton High School and attended Arkansas State University. Paul was a...

Jun 26, 2022

Doris E. House, 81, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on June 26, 2022. She has lived in Jonesboro for two years, moving here from Sheridan, Arkansas. She was born to John and Bernice Eggleston on November 8, 1940. Doris was of the Catholic belief.  She loved to cook, read and work jigsaw puzzles.  But, more importantly to her...

Jun 24, 2022

Preston Williams,79, passed away in the early morning of June 24, at his home in Jonesboro. He is survived by his devoted wife, Gayle, to whom he would have been married for sixty years on August 25, and sons Brent and Brandon. His son Blake predeceased him in 2018. His three sons blessed him with three daughters-in-law, thirteen grandchildren, and...

Jun 23, 2022

Cory Drexel Herndon,40, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022. He was born January 20, 1982, at St. Bernards Hospital. Growing up, he was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Jonesboro. Cory was a graduate of Jonesboro High School and attended Arkansas State University. He then went on to attain his licensure as...

Jun 23, 2022

David Matthew “Matt” May, 36, of Forrest City, AR, passed from his earthly home to his Heavenly home on June 23, 2022.  Matt was born January 24, 1986, in West Memphis, AR.  He is survived by his loved and adored daughter Kori Austin May, his mother and stepfather Sandy Taylor Pope and John Pope of Forrest City AR, his...

Jun 23, 2022

David Matthew “Matt” May, 36, of Forrest City, AR, passed from his earthly home to his Heavenly home on June 23, 2022.  Matt was born January 24, 1986, in West Memphis, AR.  He is survived by his loved and adored daughter Kori Austin May, his mother and stepfather Sandy Taylor Pope and John Pope of Forrest City AR, his...

Jun 22, 2022

Barbara Cunningham, 55, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born on November 1, 1967 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Sam and Wanda Cole. Barbara enjoyed playing Bingo and crossword puzzles. She was also an avid reader and one of her favorite authors was Stephen King. She is...

Jun 21, 2022

Ted Smith, 78, of Jonesboro died June 21, 2022.

Born Dec. 16, 1943, in Piggott, Ark., to Elvera and Ralph Smith, he was an Army veteran of Vietnam, serving in the military police, and a longtime, dedicated member of Jonesboro Christian Church. He had a true servant’s heart.

He grew up on a farm in...

Jun 20, 2022

Jared Heath Bowers, 41, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Monday, June 20, 2022, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.

Jared was born in Jonesboro and grew up in Bay. He was a 1998 graduate of Riverside High School where he excelled in basketball. He worked most of his adult life in the family's construction business....

Jun 19, 2022

Ruth Keisker, 84, of Jonesboro passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born September 22, 1937 in McCrory to the late Alfred and Eithel Edwards. Ruth was a member of St. Marks Episcopal Church where she was very active especially in the altar guild. She was a member of Jonesboro Junior Auxiliary, Jonesboro...

Jun 19, 2022

Beth Scott, 67 of Bay, passed from this life Sunday, June 19, 2022 at Baptist East Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN surrounded by her family. She was born to the late Bill and Avanell Stone on   August 26, 1954 in Jonesboro.

Beth lived in Bay for her entire life and was a long-time member of Bay United...

Jun 18, 2022

Blake Eugene Moore was born on May 16, 2021, and he gained his Heavenly angel wings on June 18, 2022. He loved his family, music, and food and always had a beautiful smile on his face and a giggle to share. He was preceded in death by great- great-grandparents Henry and Ruthie Dunn, Harden and Arbie Garner, Ellis and...

Jun 18, 2022

Catherine “Cat” Coker Glasco, 71, of Denver, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was born December 12, 1950 in Lorain County, Ohio to the late Coy Leon Coker and Ruby Davidson Coker. Cat attended Friendly Chapel Baptist Church in Maiden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Jun 17, 2022

Mr. Jerry Wayne May,79, of Jonesboro, departed this life on Friday, June 17, 2022, at his residence. He was born September 15, 1942 to the late Henry and Dorothy May in Bauxite, Arkansas.

Jerry was a 1960 graduate of Cabot High School, and attended four years at Arkansas State University in the class of 1972, majoring in...

Jun 16, 2022

Mary Etta Garner Griffin, 89, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at Stonebridge Assisted Living Center in Heber Springs.

Born in the community of Floyd, located in western White county northwest of Beebe, Mary Etta lived most of her life in Jonesboro. She was a homemaker and member of Christian Valley Christian...