Obituaries

Feb 15, 2022

Phillip Norris McClendon, 76, of Crocketts Bluff passed from this life Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at the Veterans’ Hospital in Little Rock. He was born December 15, 1945 in Bay to the late Earnest and Willa Mae Hale-McClendon.

Phillip grew up in Craighead County before getting married and moving to Little Rock, where he was a successful...

Feb 14, 2022

Tony Scott Parish, 57, of Jonesboro passed away peacefully Monday, February 14, 2022, at NEA Baptist Hospital with his family by his side.  He was born to the late LeVerl and Billie Little Parish in Jonesboro on April 2, 1964.

Tony was a 1983 graduate of Valley View High School.  After high school, he began his career...

Feb 12, 2022

Mrs. Sharion Gail Rook of Jonesboro, Arkansas, departed this life on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at NEA Baptist Hospital, at the age of 76. She was born August 21, 1945 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Baudie and Bethal Shempert. Sharion was a member of the Tops Club here in Jonesboro. She has several hobbies including gardening, canning, quilting,...

Feb 12, 2022

Cindy Mote Gage, 69, of Jonesboro passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born February 23, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio to the late James and Ethel King. Cindy was a member of Providence Baptist Church. She worked as an OB/GYN nurse for over 30 years. Cindy worked for St. Bernard’s in Jonesboro and...

Feb 12, 2022

Mickey Ronald Marshall, 75, of Dixie, died Saturday, February 12, 2022, at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born on July 30, 1946 in Marshall, Arkansas to Simpson and Alpha Mae Marshall. He moved to Dixie as a young man and graduated from Dixie High School at the age of 16. He served his country in the US Navy. In...

Feb 9, 2022

Jayden Jesse Prunty, 22, of Jonesboro gained his wings on February 9, 2022. He was born on July 10, 1999 to Greg and Sherry Prunty in Jonesboro.

Jayden was sensitive, loving, tender-hearted and smart. He was fun, steady uncle to his nieces and nephews, whom he loved dearly and who was equally adored by them. He was...

Feb 9, 2022

Bonnie Forbess Obituary Bonnie Irene Forbess, a beloved sister, aunt and friend passed away on Wednesday, February 9th, 2022 at the age of 104 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Bonnie is survived by 8 nieces and nephews, numerous great nieces and nephews and some great grand nieces and nephews. Bonnie was born on January 4, 1918 to Joe and Pearl Ophelia...

Feb 9, 2022

Sandra Lloyd, 41, of New Orleans passed from this life on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. She was born in Jonesboro to the late James and Carolyn Trice on June 16, 1980. She loved music, Facetiming her kids, and loving her family. In addition to her parents, Sandra is preceded in death by her son, Aaron Anthony Trice; and her...

Feb 9, 2022

Lisa Ann “Nana” New, 60, of Jonesboro, formerly of Trumann passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born September 18, 1961 in Jonesboro to the late Junior and Elsie Davis. Lisa enjoyed gardening, flea markets and her dogs. She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses East Congregation. Lisa had a...

Feb 7, 2022

Larry Donald “Doodle” Emison, 79, of Jonesboro, died February 7, 2022, at St. Bernards Medical Center.  Larry was born on February 7, 1943, in Caraway to William Ray and Annette Emison. He was a 1961 graduate of Caraway Central High School.  In 1961 he competed in the Arkansas High School Rodeo where he won the title of All-Around Champion.  ...

Feb 7, 2022

Mary “Ermal” L. Tinsley, 88, of Jonesboro passed away Monday, February 07, 2022 at her home. She was born May 13, 1933 in Hergett to the late Odell and Gertie Burton. Ermal was a member of Brookland church of Christ. She worked many years keeping the books for her husband at Tinsley Saw Mill. Ermal enjoyed cooking, raising muscadines,...

Feb 6, 2022

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Carl Ray Chambers passed from earth into Heaven on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at his home. He was 69 years old. Carl was born February 18, 1952, in Jonesboro to Roy and Adeline Chambers. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Orval Chambers, Donald Chambers, Doyle Chambers and sister Marvalene...

Feb 6, 2022

Jennifer Renée Cox, 45, of Denver, Colorado formerly of Jonesboro, passed from this life Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Sky Ridge Hospital in Lone Tree, Colorado. She was born on September 14, 1976 in Jonesboro to Stephen and Sandy Clark.

She has resided in Denver for the last 22 years after being born and raised in Jonesboro....

Feb 6, 2022

Judy Jolly Johnson, 75 of Cash, passed from this life Sunday, February 6, 2022 at NEA Baptist Hospital.  Judy was born June 23,1946 to the late Robert “Bob” and Cletus Horton Jolly of Cash, Arkansas.  Judy loved owning two cafes in Cash. Over the years she fed thousands of people . Judy eventually retired as a Zone Manager of...

Feb 5, 2022

Austin Russell, 61, a lifetime resident of Jonesboro, gained his wings on Saturday, February 5 th , 2022.  He was born on December 4, 1960, in Trumann to L. B. Russell and Patricia Wise.  He was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.  He retired as Director of Food Services at Arkansas State University. In addition to his parents,...

Feb 5, 2022

Jean Byrd Grisham, 72, of Jonesboro, passed from this life Saturday, February 5, 2022 at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was born May 26, 1949 in Jonesboro to the late Roy and Joyce Byrd.

Jean has lived in Jonesboro most of her life and was a member of the Bay Church of Christ. She loved spending time with...

Feb 5, 2022

Richard Alan Murray, 74, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Saturday, February 5, 2022. He was born on September 21, 1947 in Pine Bluff to Clyle and Pauline Murray. He earned his masters degree from Arkansas State University. Richard was a retired therapist and enjoyed playing his saxophone and writing poetry and songs. Richard had a kind heart...

Feb 4, 2022

Kay Osment Bauer, 78, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Friday, February 4, 2022. She was born in Jonesboro on January 14, 1944 and was a life-long resident of our community. She attended Jonesboro Public Schools and received a Bachelors and a Masters Degree in Education from Arkansas State University. Kay enjoyed teaching the fifth grade at West...

Feb 3, 2022

Clemmie Yvette King Watkins, 55, joined her husband and father in eternal rest on Thursday, February 3, 2022. Clemmie was born on July 12, 1966 to Betty Lou Barris-Harper and the late Joseph King Jr. In addition to her father, Clemmie is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Randell Watkins Jr and brother, Robert Eugene Barris. Clemmie was...

Feb 2, 2022

Melinda Star Dillon, 43, of Trumann passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Melinda loved to make others smile, whatever she did in life, she did with her whole heart. She loved animals, enjoyed traveling, listening to music and visiting others. Melinda was very talented when it came to homemaking. She was amazing in the kitchen; you could give...