Jonesboro man produces audio keepsakes for families

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A Jonesboro man created a new way to keep the memories of our loved ones alive forever.

With 35 years of experience, Marty Scarbrough has conducted thousands of interviews during his time in the radio industry. Now he is taking a more personal path to help families across the region.

“Helping people capture the voices of their loved ones, telling their stories in their own words, and being able to hear them in their own voices,” said Scarbrough, founder of Communicating Well Matters.

Scarbrough recently sat down with the grandmother of the Tubbs family in Jonesboro. He provided the family with a special audio recording of some of her life stories.

Grandson Jace Tubbs said his favorite Christmas-time story is now on file forever.

“My grandmother and grandfather had a desire to not let [their children] wake up too early, so my grandfather would pull the pin out of the doorknob and put a bucket under it so when they tried to open the door, the doorknob would fall and make noise,” Tubbs said.

Members of the Tubbs family can access the in-depth, memory-filled audio keepsake by scanning a QR code hanging in their grandmother’s house.

Tubbs said his grandmother is in good health now, but knows that is bound to change someday.

“As we’ve lost family and loved ones, to hear their voice again is going to be a huge blessing for me, my kids, and future generations,” Tubbs said.

Scarbrough said he can capture anyone looking to remember something or somebody before memories begin to fade.

“I had someone contact me about talking with their children whose father passed away unexpectedly,” Scarbrough said.

Scarbrough said audio interviews are less intimidating than video. He said interviews can be conducted anywhere to make the subject as comfortable as possible while he preserves their precious memories.

Those interested can reach out to Scarbrough on Facebook by clicking here.

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