Obituaries

George (Gene) Weir

Jan 13, 2022

George E. Weir (Gene) went home to be with the Lord on January 13, 2022, at the blessed age of 95.  He was a long-time resident of Bay, AR, and a faithful member of Trinity/Awaken Church of Jonesboro, AR.

He was born September 26, 1926, to George Weir Sr. and Amelia Weir Edwards.  After his father’s death,...

Lovelle Phillips

Jan 13, 2022

Lovelle Phillips, 91, of Trumann passed from this life on January 13, 2022, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center.

Lovelle was born to Tidus and Clara Beckwith on October 19, 1930, in Cove, Arkansas. She worked several years as a Nurse’s Aide and in In-Home care. She enjoyed shopping trips to Wal-Mart, collecting perfumes, and going out to...

Hazel Warren Williams

Jan 12, 2022

Our beloved Nana, Hazel Faye Warren Williams of Jonesboro, departed from this earthly realm on January 12, 2022, after a long and colorful 85 years of life. Hazel was born on July 16, 1936 to William Vernon Warren and Beatrice Gertrude Warren outside of Tchula, Mississippi. Hazel was preceded in death by her brother Hermon “Buddy” Warren; sister Katie...

Dr. John Luther Burns

Jan 11, 2022

Dr. John Luther Burns, 89, of Jonesboro passed from this life Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Craighead nursing home. He was born to the late John Luther and Hattie Burns Sr. in May 25, 1932 in Walland, TN.

John was a member of First Baptist Church in Jonesboro and served as a Deacon, while He and his...

Doris Ann Yeager

Jan 11, 2022

Doris Ann Yeager, 71, of St. Charles, Missouri, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospital in St. Charles.  She was born in Jonesboro on October 9, 1950, to Alvie Thomas and Opal Thomas Sutterfield.  She was a homemaker and loved to take care of children.  Doris was considered the neighborhood grandmother.  She was an excellent provider, however,...

Debra Lea Taylor Chastain

Jan 11, 2022

Debra Lea Taylor Chastain of Jonesboro, formerly of Batesville departed this life on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at her residence at the age of 66. She was born to the late Nolan Bess and Jeanie McPherson Taylor on September 26, 1955, in Batesville, Ar.

Debra was a nurse for 20 years in the Batesville area. She always...

Brenda Polston

Jan 10, 2022

Brenda L Poston, 64 of Lake City, died Monday, January 10, 2022, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center.

Brenda was born to Lucille and Wayne Smith on May 18, 1957, in Lake City, Arkansas. She spent her younger years in Lake City, moving to Jonesboro after she graduated from high school. Brenda received her LPN license in 1977...

Sharon Kay Travis

Jan 10, 2022

Sharon Kay Travis, 67, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on January 10, 2022 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. Sharon was born in Batesville, AR on March 11, 1954 to the late Edith and Billy Sharp. In addition to her parents, Sharon is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Travis.

Sharon lived in Jonesboro for 43...

Jeane Mae Coots

Jan 9, 2022

Jeane Mae Coots, 87 of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday, January 9, 2022 at NEA Baptist Hospital.  She was born in Trumann, Arkansas  May 7, 1934 to Willie and Jewell Henderson Hathcoat.  Jeane bought and sold antiques and enjoyed going to the casinos.  She was a traveler and loved taking cruises  Jeane was a member of  Pine Log...

Verna Lea "Sissie" Slaven

Jan 9, 2022

Verna Lea “Sissie” Slaven, 87, of Bono passed away peacefully Sunday, January 9, 2022 at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was born February 17, 1934 in Bono to the late Vernie and Elsie (Craig) Cook. Verna was the oldest daughter of 9 children.

Verna married Burl “Bus” Slaven June 26, 1953. They lived most of their life in...

Virginia Shempert

Jan 9, 2022

Catherine Virginia Shempert, 85, of Bono passed from this life Sunday, January 9, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born September 2, 1936 in Alicia. She lived all of her life in the Nettleton and Westside areas. She was a 1955 Nettleton Honor Graduate and an outstanding basketball player.

Virginia was preceded in death by...

William R Whitlock

Jan 8, 2022

View Funeral Webcast William R. “Arie” Whitlock, 77, of Bay, died Saturday, January 8, 2022, at his home. He had lived most of his life in the Bay area. He was a member of the Alsup Baptist Church. He had worked at Nettleton Concrete for many years and was a bi-vocational preacher, having pastored at Faith Baptist Church in Tulot,...

Lela Mae Collins

Jan 6, 2022

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Lela Mae Collins, 98, a resident of St. Bernard's Village in Jonesboro, AR, peacefully entered  her Lord's  presence on January 6, 2022.

Lela was born on May 13, 1923 in Manila, Arkansas. Her early years were spent in a logging camp...

Mack Defries

Jan 6, 2022

Mack Lamont Defries, 74, of Lake City passed from this life on Friday, January 6, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born to Rector and Pearl Defries on July 3, 1947 in Lake City. Mack retired from General Electric and then began working for the Housing Authority in Lake City. He enjoyed fishing and spending time at...

Mary Jane Taylor

Jan 5, 2022

Mary Jane Taylor, of Jonesboro, gained her wings Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at the age of 79. She was born on November 8, 1942 to the late Henry and Ruby (Clark) Bushong in Trumann, AR.

Mary retired from General Electric after 17 years. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Mary is survived...