Death Notices June 2nd – June 8th

Glen Roy Robinson February 10, 1932 – June 07, 2020

Mr. Glen Roy Robinson, age 88 of Danville, entered the portals of heaven June 7, 2020 following a period of declining health. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was a retired teacher. Glen Roy enjoyed spending time with his family and his friends and took great pride with his beautiful flowers.

There will be a walk-through viewing held Wednesday, June 10, 2020 5:00PM ~ 8:00PM at Edmonds Chapel. Funeral services will be held 11:00AM Thursday in the chapel with Reverend Randy Dark, Reverend Stuart Toms and Reverend Robert Leach officiating. Interment will follow in the Danville Cemetery under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home of Jonesboro.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 68 years, Billie Robinson; children, Toni Dark & Randy, Rita Plunkett & Quince, Klint Robinson & Autumn; grandchildren, Nicholas Dark & Allison, Miranda Arnold & Arlen, Lauren Dark, Carson Robinson, Georgia Lea Robinson; great-grandchildren, Micah Jackson, Alex Dark, Ava Bramstedt, Adriana Dark, Brahm Arnold; a host of nieces, nephews, other realtives and friends. Mr. Robinson was preceded in death by his parents, Homer & Eva (Allen) Robinson; brother & sister-in-law, Shelton & Faye Robinson; father-in-law & mother-in-law, Carson & Cecil Martin; brothers-in-law, Bobby Martin & Jackie, Benny C. Martin.

Serving the family as pallbearers will be Mike Towns, Chuck Garrett, Randy Anderson, Robin fair, Nicholas Dark, Carson Robinson, Arien Arnold, Quince Plunkett. Honorary pallbearers are Matt Williams, Allen Robinson, Colvin Robinson, Justin Holt, Terry Howell, Jay Martin, Patrick Staggs, Bubba Martin, Jubal Cheatwood, Brad Martin, Sean Mauthe, Blaine Martin, Bannon Martin, Colby Bowman, Butch Garner, Mike Guillher, Joe Ferguson, Billy Wayne Pullig.

*** A Mask Will Be Required To Enter The Chapel For The Viewing Or The Funeral Service ***

Hazel Evelyn Jordan June 19, 1928 – June 08, 2020

Mrs. Evelyn Jordan, age 91 of Jonesboro, was escorted into heaven Sunday, June 8, 2020 after a lengthy period of declining health. Mrs. Jordan was a very bright and intelligent person who enjoyed life to the fullest. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a friend to many. She will be missed greatly by all who knew her.

Graveside services will be held 10:30AM Wednesday at Ebenezer Cemetery, near Jonesboro, with Reverend Bill Strawbridge officiating. Interment will follow in Ebenezer Cemetery under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home of Jonesboro.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, James Jordan; children, Nancy Alexander and husband Rodney, Judy Bell and husband Gary, Larry Allen, Rusty Allen and wife JoEllen; grandchildren, Jordon Shaffer and husband Jordan, Jaina Robinson and fiance Caden Thomson, Jackson Robinson, Jorgia Nalley, John Brooks Robinson, Jenna Lowe, Clayton Harper, Cannon Harper, Cason Harper, Brandon Bell, Owen Bell; sisters, Benola Robinson and husband Jerry, Velda Pennington and husband Russ; brothers, Homer Ponder and wife June, Edsel Ponder and wife Carolyn, Bill Ponder and wife Nancy; host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Jordan was preceded in death by her parents, Homer M. Ponder and Pearl McMillan Ponder; sisters, Beatrice Ayres, Jo Guffey, Louise Bott Tolar, Mabel Adams, Vera Edell Ponder, Era Estell Ponder; husbands, Jesse Sutton, Wayne Allen, John Templeton.

James Preston Pierce October 05, 1931 – June 03, 2020

Mr. James Preston Pierce, age 88 of Jonesboro, passed peacefully through Heaven’s gate on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. He was a lifelong member at Ebenezer Baptist Church. His family will always lovingly remember how he and his bride, Elaine loved to travel. He was very fond of the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also found joy and took much pride in mowing and keeping his yard up. He was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and great-great grandfather. He proudly and faithfully served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Randy Pierce (Vicky), Janet P. Clements; grandchildren, LeAnn Jowers (Jarod), Jeremy Clements (Jessica), Jodi Peppers (Billy), Amber Kornegay (David); 14 great grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; sister, Doris Hudson; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine (Peel) Pierce; parents, Jesse H. and Annie (Hogan) Pierce; son in law, Wayne D. Clements; 4 siblings.

A graveside service was held on Sunday, June 7th at Ebenezer Cemetery with burial under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to the Ebenezer Building Fund.

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