Obituaries

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...

Jun 16, 2022

Mark S. Bosche, 61, of Jonesboro passed from this life Thursday at his home.  He was born February 23, 1961 to Benno Robert Bosche, Jr and Bernice Dunlap Bosche in Jonesboro.  Mark has lived in Jonesboro all his life and was a Catholic.  He enjoyed fishing and hunting.  Mark was a Razorback fan and enjoyed Nascar.  He is preceded...

Jun 15, 2022

Albert Duane Gaither, 81, passed away June 15, 2022 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born in Pensacola, Florida on February 5, 1941, the youngest child of the late Bert and Georgia Gaither.

Duane spent his youth in Lawrence County, and graduated from Walnut Ridge High School. He attended the University...

Jun 15, 2022

Mr. David Glen Cook, 63, of Jonesboro, departed this life suddenly on June 15, 2022, at his residence. He was born January 1, 1959 in Bridgeton, Missouri but lived the majority of his life here in Jonesboro. David was a longtime restaurant manager, retiring from Cracker Barrel in early 2021. He enjoyed volunteering at various organizations, including the Salvation Army,...

Jun 15, 2022

Mary A. Crociata, 70, of Jonesboro passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at her home. She was born March 27, 1952 in Valley Stream, New York to the late William and Muriel McNally. She worked as a certified pharmacy technician for several years. She later moved to Arkansas from Florida and worked for Mid-South Health Systems.

In...

Jun 15, 2022

Lisa Lynn Felks Whitehead, 56, of rural Caraway, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Born in Libertyville, Illinois, Lisa lived the first few years of her life in Illinois before moving with her family to Lepanto where she was a 1984 graduate of Lepanto High School. She...