Obituaries

Jul 24, 2022

William Earl Patterson, 85, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on July 24, 2022 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. William was born on October 11, 1936 in Hickory Plains, AR to the late Charles and Myrtle Patterson. In addition to his parents, William is preceded in death by numerous brothers, sisters, family, and friends.

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Jul 23, 2022

Roberta Jean Harrison 78, was born in Bono, Arkansas on September 13, 1943 to Myrtle and William Wilson. She peacefully joined her family and friends in Heaven on July 23, 2022 at St. Bernard’s Hospital. She was a lifetime resident of Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Roberta married Eugene Harrison on October 17, 1960. She is survived by Eugene Harrison,...

Jul 23, 2022

Billy was born in Cotton Plant, Arkansas on June 22, 1927 to Johnnie Clyde Smith and Winnie Edmaiston Smith.  He lived most of his lifetime at Cotton Plant where he graduated from high school and joined the Navy. After serving 2 years on the USS Piedmont, he came back to Cotton Plant and married Mary Evelyn Harris.

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Jul 21, 2022

Martha Andrews, 70, of Jonesboro, was surrounded by her family when she went to meet her Lord and Savior.  She was a lifelong resident of Brookland.  She was born on December 15, 1951 to Tommy and Maurine Wooten.  Martha was a member of the Pentecostals of Jonesboro Church.  She loved gardening and always grew beautiful flowers.  Her musical favorites...

Jul 21, 2022

John Edward Cook, 69, of Jonesboro passed from this life Thursday, July 21, 2022 at NEA Baptist Medical Center. He was born December 17, 1952 in Jonesboro to Willie and Lena Sue Cook. He was a member of Brookland Baptist Church.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, July 27, 2022 from 9-10 am at Emerson Funeral Home....

Jul 21, 2022

Shane Cook, 63, a lifetime resident of Jonesboro passed from this life on July 21, 2022 at his home.  He was born on May 4, 1959, to Sam and Virginia Cook.  He was of the non-denominational belief.  Shane was a heavy-duty equipment operator for many years.  When time was available, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.  In addition to his...

Jul 20, 2022

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Sherri L Whaley, aka Nana, busted the gates of heaven wide open on July 20, 2022 at the young age of 72. I can hear her now “What’s Up Jesus”! Although her halo might have been a tad cracked or even broken, there is no doubt the good Lord welcomed her home as she...

Jul 20, 2022

Alvin Patrick Hafer, 72, of Dixie passed from this life Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. He was born December 31, 1949 in Jonesboro to the late Forrest “Bo” Hafer and Ina Mae Hafer.

Patrick has lived in Dixie all of his life and was a member of Dixie Baptist Church. He...

Jul 20, 2022

William “Bill” Smith, 62, of Jonesboro, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. He had lived in Jonesboro since 1992, moving here from Houston, Texas. He was born on October 4, 1959, to William Douglas and Lura Evelyn Smith in Selmer. Tennessee.  He was of the Baptist belief.  Bill enjoyed outside activities, especially fishing and spending time with his...

Jul 20, 2022

Lynn Roger Hays “Gabby” was born June 25, 1946.  He was born and raised in Lunsford.  He  was immersed into the Christian community and that would be his lifelong support from an early age. Roger was a charter member of the Valley View Missionary Baptist Church.  He was an avid hunter, fisherman and sportsman.

Roger is survived...

Jul 18, 2022

Doris D. Thompson, 88, of Jonesboro, passed from this life Monday, July 18, 2022, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Born near Black Oak in eastern Craighead County, Doris left Black Oak with her family during the flood of 1937 and settled near Egypt in western Craighead County. She graduated from Egypt High School where she...

Jul 17, 2022

Vincent “Vinnie” Anthony Parks, 38, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Sunday, July 17, 2022 in Little Rock. He was born on March 25, 1984 in Jonesboro to Jacquelyn Parks. Vinnie graduated from Kirby High School in Memphis and attended Arkansas State University for a short time. Family was the center of Vinnie’s life, he enjoyed spending time...

Jul 16, 2022

Margaret Ann Timmons, 79, of Bay passed from this life Saturday, July 16, 2022 in Jonesboro, AR at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. She was born to the late Woodrow and Elsalene Chamberlain on March 1, 1943 in Long Beach, CA.

Margaret has resided most of her life in Bay after coming...

Jul 16, 2022

John Douglas McFarland, or “Doug” as he was known by his friends and family, passed from this life on July 16, 2022 in Nashville, TN at the age of 43. Doug was a 1997 graduate of Bay High School. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree with a major in Radio/Television and minor in Philosophy from Arkansas State University. Doug was...

Jul 16, 2022

Candice Jensen Black,48, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, July 16, 2022, at her home.  She had lived in Jonesboro for five years, moving here from Pennsylvania.  She was of the Lutheran belief.  Helping people was a passion for Candice.  She was preceded in death by her daughter, her father and her brother.

Survivors include her husband, Wayne Black;...

Jul 16, 2022

Olive Geneva Courville,90, of Jonesboro formerly of Chicago, departed this life on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born June 9, 1932 in Hazard, KY to the late Curtis and Pearlie Napier.

She always enjoyed singing, sewing and making plastic canvas, if you ever went to her house you...

Jul 14, 2022

Thomas, ”Tommy”, Richard Acey, son of mother, Rahanna Acey-Crumble left his mortal life for his eternal home on July 14, 2022. A 5 1/2 month preemie, Thomas was born on February 28, 1969 at Methodist Hospital-Central in Memphis, Tennessee and resided there for most of his life. He was a graduate of the old Memphis Technical High School in 1987...

Jul 14, 2022

Thomas R. Acey, 53, of Jonesboro died at his home on Thursday, July 14, 2022.  He had lived in Jonesboro for six years, moving here from Memphis. He was born in Memphis on February 28, 1969.  He loved his God, Family and Country.  He served in the US Marine Corp and the US Air Force. He had an affection...

Jul 14, 2022

Mr. Riley James Sawyer,16, of Lake City, Arkansas, departed this life on July 14, 2022. He was born June 3, 2006 in Nashville, TN, and attended Brookland High School.

Riley was Corporal in Brookland’s JROTC program, he cared so much about being in the JROTC and wanted to join the United States Army. His JROTC family meant...

Jul 13, 2022

Gardner Boyd Dowdle had a heart attack on Wednesday, July 13 th , 2022 and shortly thereafter  passed away at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas at the age of 53.

Gardner is survived by his mother, Lou Ellen Dowdle of Jonesboro, AR and by his older brother Lee Scott Dowdle, of Belgrade, MT.

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