Obituaries

Oct 4, 2021

Jeffrey Scott Baker, 32, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Monday, October 4, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born to Carol Baker on October 24, 1988 in Blytheville. Jeff was an accomplished gymnast having won several competitions and events. He was an artistic individual who enjoyed creating paintings and short films (Claymation). Jeff also enjoyed...

Oct 4, 2021

James (Jim) Ranger Jr. was born to James Ranger Sr. and Alice Cary Ranger in 1935.  He had two sisters and one brother.

He joined the Air Force when he was 17, after fudging the truth about his age to get in.  He was in the service for five years where he served two tours and saw...

Oct 2, 2021

Kenny Joe “Pop-Pop” Beshiers, 61, of Brookland, was a life-long resident of Craighead County.  He was of the Baptist belief and attended Woods Chapel Baptist Church.  He had worked at Hytrol for over 43 years. Kenny loved his family, but his grandkids, who referred to him as “Pop-Pop”, they could do no wrong.  He enjoyed golf and hanging out...

Oct 2, 2021

Zaydenn Christopher Thomas Davis, 1, of Jonesboro passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday, October 2, 2021 at his home. He was born September 15, 2020 in Jonesboro to MaryAnna Flatt and Christopher Davis.

In addition to his loving parents, Zaydenn is survived by his grandparents and great grandparents, Michelle and Ronald Brown, Gigi Shelley Black, Papa...

Oct 2, 2021

Richard “Rickey” Leon Sartin, 67, passed from this life on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro, AR. Rickey was born January 21, 1954, in Nettleton, to the late Anuel and Thelma Sartin. In addition to his parents, Rickey is preceded in death by two sisters, Louise Findley and Yvonne DeLaCruz.

Rickey liked...

Oct 2, 2021

Erika Prinz Cohen, 97, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, October 2, 2021, at her home.  She was born in Wuppertal Elberfeld, Germany on November 24, 1923 to Karl and Margarete Prinz.

She married Robert Cohen, MD, in 1948 and moved to the United States, becoming the first war bride of WWII in Jonesboro.  Even though she was born...

Oct 2, 2021

Christine Calvert went to be with the LORD on October 2, 2021. Irma Christine Calvert was born May 26, 1920, in Whitton, AR, to Earley and Lorene Calvert. She was preceded in death by her brother, Phillip Calvert, and her beloved Jackson cousins. Christine was an active member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church of Jonesboro.

After graduating...

Oct 1, 2021

Billy Michael Platz, 56, of Lake City passed from this life Friday, October 1, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born July 12, 1965 in Peoria, IL to Bobby and Mary Platz.

Billy has lived in Lake City for most of his life and was of the Baptist faith. Billy's...

Sep 30, 2021

William “Bill” Cecil, 53, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born to the late Kenneth and Reeda Cecil in Evergreen Park, Illinois on March 12, 1968, He attended church at First United Methodist Church of Manilla. Bill was a truck driver for 32 years working for several companies...

Sep 29, 2021

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Glenda “Nikki” Gilbert, 72, of Jonesboro passed away September 29, 2021, at NEA Baptist Hospital, surrounded by family and friends.

She was born October 7 th , 1948, in Wilson County, North Carolina.  She married Charles “Chuck” Gilbert on October 11, 1968, in Alexander, VA after meeting at Gunston Baptist Church in...

Sep 29, 2021

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Tangala Lynette Williams, 52, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on September 29, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Tangala was born in Saginaw, MI on October 5, 1968 to the late Pauline Williams. In addition to her mother, Tangala is preceded in death by her grandparents, Orletha and Willie Williams; aunts, Williatte Staffney...

Sep 29, 2021

Mr. John Robert Wilson of Portia, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at the age of 79 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born to the late John Floyd Wilson and Nancy K. Woody on September 11, 1942, in Black Rock, Ar.

He is survived by his wife Norma Lee Wilson of the...

Sep 28, 2021

Donald (Don) F. Throesch, 83, of Jonesboro, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 surrounded by family.

Born in the Engelburg community of Randolph County, Don lived there until moving to Jonesboro in 1957. He was a 1961 graduate of Arkansas State College and began his business career in industrial manufacturing then on to starting a business...

Sep 27, 2021

Willow Grace Turner, was born into heaven on September 27, 2021 at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center.  She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Phyllis Pemberton.

Survivors include her parents Ezy Turner and Emily Pemberton of the home; brother, Lastyn Timms of Lake City; grandparents, Maria Turner, Kevin Turner and Robert Pemberton all of Jonesboro.

Sep 27, 2021

Richard Charles Orrick, 63, of Ravenden passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He was born April 29, 1958 in Rockford, Illinois to Betty Hall and the late Charles Orrick. Rick was of the Church of Christ belief. He drove a big truck for over 36 years and retired from P & P Trucking. Rick had...

Sep 27, 2021

Tammy Kaye Belk of Jonesboro departed this life on Monday, September 27, 2021, at the age of 61. She was born May 10, 1960, to Thomas Newton Belk and Joyce DeShazier Belk in Morrison, IL. She was of the Baptist belief and a member of Joy Baptist Church in Joy, IL.

Tammy never met a stranger, she...

Sep 26, 2021

Geraldine Brust Reed, 95, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Southwind Heights Residential Center in Jonesboro.

Geraldine was born in Jonesboro and lived most of her life here. She was a 1944 graduate of Nettleton High School and was a homemaker and farmer's wife. Geraldine worked several years for Sears of...

Sep 25, 2021

Charles Edward Moore Jr.

Charlie died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 25, 2021 in Trumann, Arkansas at the age of 70.  He was born November 16,1950, in Camden, NJ to the late Charles and Elizabeth Moore (nee Basilio). Raised in Runnemede, NJ Charlie graduated from Triton Regional High School in 1968 and went on to serve his country...

Sep 25, 2021

Jeffery Alan Butterworth, Sr passed from this life September 25, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital.  He was born August 24, 1955 to Harold and Doris Allison Butterworth in Niles, Michigan.  Jeffery was a factory worker who loved his family and grandchildren.  He enjoyed going to the casinos, watching football especially the Bears and Michigan.  His favorite team in baseball...

Sep 24, 2021

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Kathy Jo Williams, 68, of Jonesboro, died Friday, September 24, 2021, at the Springs of Jonesboro.  She was born in Manila to John “JW” and Mary Hawkins on January 14, 1953. She had lived in Jonesboro since 1979, moving here from Houston, Texas.  Kathy was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Jonesboro, where...