Lenny Buford Lawson
Oct 26, 2011
Jonesboro- Mr. Lenny Buford Lawson, 83, died Wednesday, October 26, 2011, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born December 11, 1927 in Kennett, MO the son of Linnie and Lora Lawson. He married Christine Pitts on September 27, 1953 and they enjoyed 58 years together. He retired from General Electric in 1987 and loved spending time...
Rosalie Poland Purtee
Oct 25, 2011
Jonesboro-Rosalie (Poland) Purtee, 104, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 surrounded by family. Rosalie was born in Otwell/Jonesboro to Jonathan Harrison and Martha Ann (Garett) Poland. She had lived her entire life in the Jonesboro area and was employed by Frolic Footwear for 20 years then cleaned homes until the age of 85. Rosalie was a member...
Rosalie Poland Purtee
Oct 25, 2011
Jonesboro-Rosalie (Poland) Purtee, 104, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 surrounded by family. Rosalie was born in Otwell/Jonesboro to Jonathan Harrison and Martha Ann (Garett) Poland. She had lived her entire life in the Jonesboro area and was employed by Frolic Footwear for 20 years then cleaned homes until the age of 85. Rosalie was a member...
Rosalie Poland Purtee
Oct 25, 2011
Jonesboro-Rosalie (Poland) Purtee, 104, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 surrounded by family. Rosalie was born in Otwell/Jonesboro to Jonathan Harrison and Martha Ann (Garett) Poland. She had lived her entire life in the Jonesboro area and was employed by Frolic Footwear for 20 years then cleaned homes until the age of 85. Rosalie was a member...
Jayden Faye Wilkinson
Oct 24, 2011
Caraway- Jayden Faye Wilkinson passed away Monday, October 24, 2011 at LeBonheur Children\u0027s Hospital in Memphis. She was born Sunday, October 23, 2011 in Jonesboro. She is survived by her mother, Morgan Edwards; her father, Blaine Wilkinson; grandparents, Terry Edwards and Marty and Kim Wilkinson; great-grandparents, Deloris Edwards and Bobbye Birmingham; a brother, M. J. Wilkinson; a sister, Chloe Wilkinson;...
Carolyn Stevenson Edwards
Oct 24, 2011
Jonesboro- Carolyn Stevenson Edwards, 71, died Monday, October 24, 2011 at her residence. She was born November 6, 1939 in Jonesboro to the late Ewin and Margaret Stevenson. She attended Jonesboro Schools and graduated from Jonesboro High School. She moved to Memphis in 1968 to work in the medical profession and retired in 2002. She married Don Edwards in 2002;...
Sterlin Howard Griffin
Oct 24, 2011
Pocahontas - Sterlin "Speck" Howard Griffin, 73, passed away Monday, October 24, 2011 at Five Rivers Medical Center. Born November 03, 1937 in Corning, AR to the late E.L. Griffin and Minnie Johnson Griffin. He is also preceded in death by two brothers; Burlin and E.J. Griffin. He is survived by wife Shirley Griffin of the home, children; Rick Griffin...
Jayden Faye Wilkinson
Oct 24, 2011
Caraway- Jayden Faye Wilkinson passed away Monday, October 24, 2011 at LeBonheur Children\u0027s Hospital in Memphis. She was born Sunday, October 23, 2011 in Jonesboro. She is survived by her mother, Morgan Edwards; her father, Blaine Wilkinson; grandparents, Terry Edwards and Marty and Kim Wilkinson; great-grandparents, Deloris Edwards and Bobbye Birmingham; a brother, M. J. Wilkinson; a sister, Chloe Wilkinson;...
Carolyn Stevenson Edwards
Oct 24, 2011
Jonesboro- Carolyn Stevenson Edwards, 71, died Monday, October 24, 2011 at her residence. She was born November 6, 1939 in Jonesboro to the late Ewin and Margaret Stevenson. She attended Jonesboro Schools and graduated from Jonesboro High School. She moved to Memphis in 1968 to work in the medical profession and retired in 2002. She married Don Edwards in 2002;...
Jayden Faye Wilkinson
Oct 24, 2011
Caraway- Jayden Faye Wilkinson passed away Monday, October 24, 2011 at LeBonheur Children\u0027s Hospital in Memphis. She was born Sunday, October 23, 2011 in Jonesboro. She is survived by her mother, Morgan Edwards; her father, Blaine Wilkinson; grandparents, Terry Edwards and Marty and Kim Wilkinson; great-grandparents, Deloris Edwards and Bobbye Birmingham; a brother, M. J. Wilkinson; a sister, Chloe Wilkinson;...
Carolyn Stevenson Edwards
Oct 24, 2011
Jonesboro- Carolyn Stevenson Edwards, 71, died Monday, October 24, 2011 at her residence. She was born November 6, 1939 in Jonesboro to the late Ewin and Margaret Stevenson. She attended Jonesboro Schools and graduated from Jonesboro High School. She moved to Memphis in 1968 to work in the medical profession and retired in 2002. She married Don Edwards in 2002;...
Dorothy Irene Rutledge
Oct 23, 2011
Jonesboro- Dorothy Irene Rutledge, 85, passed Sunday, October 23, 2011 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born October 14, 1926 in Delaplaine to the late Arthur and Gurta Davis. She was a homemaker and a member of the Nettleton Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Assistant Superintendent and was on several church committees. She...
Dorothy Irene Rutledge
Oct 23, 2011
Jonesboro- Dorothy Irene Rutledge, 85, passed Sunday, October 23, 2011 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born October 14, 1926 in Delaplaine to the late Arthur and Gurta Davis. She was a homemaker and a member of the Nettleton Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Assistant Superintendent and was on several church committees. She...
Dorothy Irene Rutledge
Oct 23, 2011
Jonesboro- Dorothy Irene Rutledge, 85, passed Sunday, October 23, 2011 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born October 14, 1926 in Delaplaine to the late Arthur and Gurta Davis. She was a homemaker and a member of the Nettleton Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Assistant Superintendent and was on several church committees. She...
Helen Dement Whitlow
Oct 22, 2011
Salesville- Helen Dement Whitlow, 67, formerly of Jonesboro, died Saturday, October 22, 2011 in Mountain Home. She was born June 11, 1944 in Shady Grove to the late Otto and Olia Deboard. She worked many years as a cafeteria worker for Nettleton Public Schools and University Heights and also worked as a factory worker for twenty-five years. Survivors include her...
Helen Dement Whitlow
Oct 22, 2011
Salesville- Helen Dement Whitlow, 67, formerly of Jonesboro, died Saturday, October 22, 2011 in Mountain Home. She was born June 11, 1944 in Shady Grove to the late Otto and Olia Deboard. She worked many years as a cafeteria worker for Nettleton Public Schools and University Heights and also worked as a factory worker for twenty-five years. Survivors include her...
Helen Dement Whitlow
Oct 22, 2011
Salesville- Helen Dement Whitlow, 67, formerly of Jonesboro, died Saturday, October 22, 2011 in Mountain Home. She was born June 11, 1944 in Shady Grove to the late Otto and Olia Deboard. She worked many years as a cafeteria worker for Nettleton Public Schools and University Heights and also worked as a factory worker for twenty-five years. Survivors include her...
Shari "Sharon" Stewart
Oct 19, 2011
Shari Montgomery Stewart Shari Stewart, 61, of Robertsdale, Alabama peacefully passed away October 19, 2011 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Pensacola, Florida after a courageous fight against breast cancer. Shari was born April 11, 1950 in Macey to the late Bland and Mabel Harrell Stewart. Shari, or then Sharon, was well-loved while growing up. She was most known for her spunky...
Betty Jane Brown
Oct 19, 2011
Betty Jane Brown, 84, born November 26, 1926 in Mishawaka, Indiana passed away on October 19, 2011 after a short, comfortable stay at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was an active member of Blessed Sacrament Church for many years, giving of her time and talents to the Rosary Guild. She was employed by multiple volunteer organizations such...
Shari "Sharon" Stewart
Oct 19, 2011
Shari Montgomery Stewart Shari Stewart, 61, of Robertsdale, Alabama peacefully passed away October 19, 2011 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Pensacola, Florida after a courageous fight against breast cancer. Shari was born April 11, 1950 in Macey to the late Bland and Mabel Harrell Stewart. Shari, or then Sharon, was well-loved while growing up. She was most known for her spunky...
