Obituaries

Mar 1, 2022

Mario Limones, 60 of Cash passed from this life Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center.  He was born January 20, 1962 to Carmen Limones and Jenoveva Gonzalez in San Pedro, Coahuila Mexico.  From Mexico, Mario made it to the United States and settled in Cash, Arkansas.  He became an American citizen and was a farm hand...

Feb 27, 2022

Betty Sue Reeves Thornton, 85, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Born at Bowman in eastern Craighead County, Betty lived most of her life in Harrisburg before moving to Jonesboro a few years ago. She was a homemaker and was of the...

Feb 26, 2022

May Lovelace Keefe, 96, of Jonesboro passed away on February 26, 2022. She was born April 10, 1925 in Blytheville to Archie and Onie Lovelace. She served her country in the United States Navy, in the WAVES, and traveled the world with her husband John “Jack” Keefe who served in the United States Air Force.

She owned...

Feb 26, 2022

Billy Gene New, 88, of Jonesboro, went Saturday, February 26, 2022, to join his Lord and Savior.  He had lived in Jonesboro for over 49 years.  He was a member of the Refuge Assembly of God Church which he loved dearly.  He is now celebrating with his parents, James and Dollie New; his children, Billy Gene New Jr. and...

Feb 26, 2022

Rosario Abigail Shannon entered Heaven on February 26, 2022.

She is survived by her parents, Scotti and Erica Shannon; paternal grandmother, Sherry Roberson; maternal grandparents, Daniel and Maria Esteves; maternal aunt and uncle, Stacy and Kevin Meneses; paternal great-grandparents Shirley and Freddy Adams; and maternal great-grandmother, Fatima Cota. Along with more family and friends than could have...

Feb 26, 2022

Mr. Daniel Hoffer of Atoka, Tennessee, formerly of Northern California departed this life on February 26, 2022, at the age of 57. He was born December 21, 1964, in Mountain View, California.

Dan retired from the Carpenters Union Local 180. He would always enjoy cooking, gardening, and watching the San Francisco Giants. He always had a smile...

Feb 26, 2022

Milton Emmitt Penter, 66 of Lake City passed from this life Saturday, February 26, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center.  Milton was born August 7, 1955 to the late Lenard and Lola Mae Evans Penter in Elaine, Arkansas.  Milton served in the US Marines and worked at farming.  He enjoyed gardening and trying to win the lottery!  Milton is...

Feb 25, 2022

Inez Eldridge, 88, of Trumann, passed from this life on February 25, 2022. She was born to the late VD and Jaskie Brewer on May 17, 1933, in Mississippi. She was married to George Eldridge on September 8, 1951. She spent her life caring for others. Her favorite pastimes were watching John Wayne westerns and being with family. Her...

Feb 25, 2022

Betty Marie Thiele Holloway

Nonnie, as family and friends called her, swam her winning lap on Friday, February 25, 2022, swimming her way into that heavenly pool, winning the gold medal of all medals. Betty Marie Thiele Holloway, born April 6, 1923, was a lifetime swimmer, swimming most every day until 2020, only stopping when her pool...

Feb 25, 2022

Lisa Marie Carter Kindrick of Little Rock, Arkansas, formerly of Jonesboro departed this life on February 25, 2022, at the age of 39. She was born March 11, 1982, in Helena, Arkansas. Her number one goal in life was to always help other people, no matter the case. A former educator, she was an activist for women's rights, civil...

Feb 23, 2022

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Thurmon Rolly Jr was born in Jonesboro, AR on November 9, 1944. Affectionately called, “Bo” or “Bo Dilly”  or “Billy” and “Star” by friends and family, Thurmon Jr. grew up in Jonesboro, AR, with his mother, Imogene Steadman Rivers, Stepfather, Jessie Henry Rivers, and younger siblings, Billie Jean Steadman Hill and Alvis “Champ” Rivers....

Feb 23, 2022

Sue Pettit Adams, of Jonesboro, started running on the streets of gold on, Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at the age of 79. She was born May 6, 1942, to the late Lloyd and Edith Craigmyle.

Sue is survived by her two sons, Todd Pettit (Karen) of Jonesboro, Matt Pettit (Lara) of Tuckerman; eight grandchildren, Mary Polk (Scott),...

Feb 23, 2022

Melba Sue Straver was born on March 24, 1943 in Lepanto, AR, and lived most of her life in Trumann, AR. Melba passed away on February 23, 2022, surrounded by her husband and four children, which is when she was always at her happiest. She was 78 years old. She was a loving wife of 52 years and a...

Feb 23, 2022

Cheryl Kriner, 77 of Jonesboro passed from this life February 23, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center.  She was born May 9, 1944 to Ivy Preston and Noralyn Fortinberry Crane in Lawton, Oklahoma.  Cheryl worked at ASU catering and was of the Baptist faith. Some of Cheryl’s hobbies were reading and shopping, traveling and cooking.  Most of all she...

Feb 21, 2022

Leslie “Les” D. Williams, 66, of Monette was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, February 21, 2022 from NEA Baptist Hospital.  He moved to Monette in 1975, moving there from Jonesboro.  He was of the Assembly of God belief and was a faithful servant of the Lord and a prayer warrior. His family states he never...

Feb 19, 2022

HELEN VIRGINIA BAHUS SAIA of Rolling Hills Estates, California. passed away at her home, on February 19, 2022, following a valiant three-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Helen was born on December 19, 1947, to Joseph and Althea Turner Bahus in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She spent her youth in Jonesboro, followed by stints in Memphis, Little Rock, and Plano...

Feb 19, 2022

H.L. Parks III, 85, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born to H.L. Parks Jr. and Elma Colvin Parks on September 16, 1936 in Little Rock. The family moved to Jonesboro in 1946 and H.L. graduated from Jonesboro High in 1954 where he was active in athletics and in...

Feb 18, 2022

David Eugene Lee, 70, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Friday, February 18, 2022. David was born in Jackson, MS on October 13, 1951 to the late Louise and Hershel Lee. In addition to his parents, David is preceded in death by his brothers, Steven Douglas Lee and Kevin Christopher Lee; and sister, Nancy Darlene Lee.

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Feb 17, 2022

Bonita Jane Hughes, 75, of Imboden, passed from this life Thursday February 17, 2022 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. Bonita was born in Huffman, AR on May 12, 1946 to the late Louise and Reginald Hughes. In addition to her parents, Bonita is preceded in death by her sisters, Regina Hughes Warrington, Rowena “Cissie” Damon, Barbara...

Feb 15, 2022

Martha Ella Stahl Andrews, 88, of Jonesboro, passed from this life Wednesday February 15, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Martha was born in Trumann on July 25, 1933 to the late Bea and Willie Stahl. In addition to her parents, Martha is preceded in death by her daughters, Janet Hall and Baby Wilma Joyce Pierce; grandson, Jim Goad;...