Obituaries

Obituaries for January 28, 2011

  • William "Bill" Edward Boyd

    William "Bill" Edward Boyd, 86, of Alexander, passed away on Jan. 8, 2011. Survivors are his daughters, Tresa Ragan, Janet Roberson; and his granddaughter, Janninne Roberson. He was a retired …

  • Leon Brown

    Mr. Leon Brown, 74 of Fordyce, passed away, Wednesday, January 19, 2011. His services will be Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Ministers Institute in Eudora by Reverend John C. Owens …

  • Ethar Wayne Bryant

    Ethar Wayne Bryant, 77, died Monday. Survivors son, David Bryant, Salem; daughters, Debra Heston, Conway, Rebecca Anderson, Brinkley, Karen Rene Harbor, Vilonia; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. Visitation Thursday, 5-8 p.m., …

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    Yvonne Cagle

    Yvonne Cagle, 71, of Hensley went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 26, 2011. She was born March 16, 1939 in Wilson, Faulkner County, Arkansas, a daughter of Willis …

  • Guy Ray Carter

    Guy Ray Carter, 63, of Atlanta, Kansas, died Thursday. He was employed by Boeing Aircraft. Graveside services were held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday at the Lower Campground Cemetery near Marble, …

  • Beth Ann Chrestensen

    Beth Ann Chrestensen, 41, of Conway, passed away Sunday, January 23rd. She was born October 9, 1969 in Conway. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Friday, January 29th at Troutman …

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    Sammy Neil Cole

    Sammy Neil Cole, 66, of Benton passed away to be with his Lord and Savior on January 26, 2011. He was born on August 15, 1944 to the late Nathan …

  • Ruby Jeanette Rice Cook

    Mrs. Ruby Jeanette Rice Cook, age 83, of Forrest City, died Wednesday at the Forrest City Medical Center in Forrest City. Services for Mrs. Cook will be held at Stevens …

  • Clarence Edward Crisp

    Clarence Edward Crisp, 91, of Village, Arkansas died Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at the Magnolia Regional Medical Center in Magnolia. He was born on March 29, 1919 in Village, Arkansas …

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    Donald Morriss Croft

    Donald Morriss Croft, 78, of Brownwood, Texas, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011. A memorial service was held Monday, January 24, 2011. Don was born on April 16, 1932, in Little …

  • Lillian Cummings

    Memorial service for Lillian Cummings, 92, will be Saturday morning, 10 a.m., St. John's Episcopal Church with inurnment in the Columbarium there. Survivors include son, Jim and wife, Sayoko; four …

  • Jimmie Buie Dawson

    Jimmie Buie Dawson, 84, of Prattsville, Arkansas died Tuesday. Survivors: son, Jeff Dawson; daughter, Julia Lovell (Gary); three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; special friend, Marion Crutchfield. Funeral; 2 p.m., Saturday, Harmony …

  • Darlene "Arkie" Dillon

    Darlene "Arkie" Dillon, age 72, of Sherwood, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at the Springhill Baptist Medical Center in North Little Rock. Born at Higden, Arkansas, on May …

  • Lillian F. Ellis

    Funeral services for Lillian F. Ellis, 87, of Pine Bluff, died Jan. 19 will be held Saturday, 12 noon, Mt. Nebo MBC, Rev. Larry Battles pastor. Survivors twin sister, Lela …

  • Ila (Nolen) Fowlkes

    Ila Alice Elizabeth (Nolen) Fowlkes of Austin, Arkansas, was born August 20, 1917, and passed away on January 27, 2011, at the age of 93. Ms. Ila was a member …

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    James Edward Gibbs

    James Edward Gibbs, 89, of Cabot, born February 25, 1921, left this earth January 26, 2011 to meet Jesus face to face. He was a member of First Baptist Church …

  • Carol Sue Walker Hall

    Carol Sue Walker Hall, 67, of Sheridan, Arkansas died Wednesday. Survivors: husband, Clint; son, Wade (Sheila) daughter, Tammy (David) Bunch; three aunts; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren Funeral: 10 a.m., Saturday, …

  • Betty Sue Harris

    Betty Sue Harris, 77, of Camden, died January 27, 2011. Visitation 6-8 p.m., Friday at Proctor Funeral Home. Funeral services Saturday, 2 p.m., at Proctor Funeral Home with burial in …

  • Marilyn j. Harris

    Marilyn J. Harris, age 72, of Lake Village, died Wednesday, January 26, 2011, at Saline Memorial Hospice House in Bryant, Arkansas. She was born February 21, 1938, in Monticello, the …

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    Willie Ann Harshaw

    Willie Ann Harshaw, 92, of Ward, Arkansas, was born July 4, 1918, at Hickory Plains, Arkansas, to Edmond and Cora Easterlee (Tillcree) Ford, and she died Monday, January 24, 2011. …

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    Betty Lou Havens Lott

    Betty Lou Havens Lott, 82, of Conway, Arkansas died January 26, 2011. She was born August 11, 1928 to the late James Houston and Frances Lavenia Parker Havens. In addition …

  • Georgia L. Hearrell

    Georgia L. Hearrell, 88, of Fort Smith, widow of Jack Thomas Hearrell, died Wednesday. Graveside service and burial is 2 p.m., Friday at the Bluffton Cemetery, Bluffton, by Shinn Funeral …

  • Lillie Mac Hillard

    Funeral services for Lillie Mac Hillard, 78, of Pine Bluff, died Jan. 23, will be Saturday, 11 a.m., Barnett Chapel MBC, Rev. Don Hawkins pastor. Survivors husband, James Hillard, Pine …

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    Conradine Mae Hoeltje Murphy

    Conradine Mae Hoeltje Murphy went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2011. She was married for 63 years to Francis Paul Murphy. She had nine children; Patrick Murphy, …

  • Reba Huffman

    Reba Huffman, 89, of Paragould died Tuesday, January 25, 2011. Visitation and chapel services will be Friday with visitation from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. with the services beginning at 10:30 …

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    Annie Hunt

    Annie Hunt, 69, Arkadelphia, died Sunday. Survivors mother, Annie Bragg; children Rossini Hunt, Myklor (Damon Robinson) Hunt; two grandchildren, four siblings. Services Saturday, 1 p.m., Centerpoint AME Church, Sparkman. Memorial: …

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    Lawana Denise Hunt-Walker

    Lawana Denise Hunt-Walker of Lakeview, Arkansas, died Friday January 21, 2011, at home surrounded by her husband and family. She was born March 2, 1959, in Dermott, Arkansas. She is …

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    Velma J. Jackson

    Velma J. Jackson, 58, of North Little Rock. Homegoing celebration has changed to January 29th, 2 p.m. at Eastern Star Baptist Church, 2701 E. 2nd, North Little Rock. Superior Funeral …

  • Georgia Hulett Jarrett

    Georgia Hulett Jarrett, 92, of Poughkeepsie died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011. Funeral services will begin Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011 at 10 a.m. at the Poughkeepsie Church of Christ. Visitation will …

  • Pauline Johnson

    Pauline Johnson, 89, died Tuesday. Visitation is open Friday at Holt Memorial Chapel. Funeral 3 p.m., Saturday, St. John's Episcopal Church. Burial later in Oklahoma. Survivors: daughters, Sue Lucas, Ann …

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    Ada Mae Kyzer

    Ada Mae Kyzer of Mabelvale was gathered by angels and carried away January 26, 2011 to live in the Master's Bouquet. She was the daughter of Ollie and Opal Lawrence …

  • Lela "Levern" Smith Lancaster

    Lela "Levern" Smith Lancaster of Batesville died Wednesday. Survivors: son, Charles Wesley Lancaster; nine brothers; five sisters; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services: 10 a.m., Saturday, First Assembly of God …

  • Sherlan E. Laster

    Sherlan E. Laster, 76, passed away Jan. 26, 2011. Wife, Daisy Laster; sons, Stanley and Charles Laster; daughter, Peggy Gosser; stepsons, Ronnie, Donnie, and Randy West; sister, Marie Lawrence; five …

  • Toy Celles Lee

    Toy Celles Lee, 78, of Paris, Arkansas died on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 in Paris. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Friday, January 28, 2011 at Roller Funeral Home in …

  • Murle M Luster

    Murle M. Luster, 91, died in January 26, 2011 in Heber Springs. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday, January 28, 2011 at Family Funeral Service, 106 …

  • Lena H. Martin-Packlain

    Lena H. Martin-Packlain age 91 of Bismarck died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m., Saturday, January 29th in the Ruggles-Wilcox Chapel in Arkadelphia with burial in Prairie Bayou Cemetery. Visitation will …

  • Curtis McBride

    Curtis McBride Jr., 70, of St. Louis, Mo., departed this life January 22, 2011. Previously omitted: he leaves his mother Zoredo Dean to cherish his memories. Visitation: 1-5 p.m., today …

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    Ocie McCastler

    Ocie Mae McCastler, 81, of North Little Rock, departed this life January 22, 2011. She leaves to cherish her memories: children, Rev. Fannie Washington (Rev. George), Annie McCastler, Maxine Washington, …

  • William Thomas McLeod

    Mr. William Thomas McLeod, 62, of Pine Bluff, passed away, Wednesday, January 26, 2011. His services will be Saturday, January 29, 2011 at New Morning Star Baptist Church by Reverend …

  • Lucille Johnson Orton

    Lucille Johnson Orton, age 58, of Hermitage, Ark. died Wednesday, January 26, at home. Funeral services 10 a.m., Friday, Jan 28, Frazer's Chapel. Burial in Union Hill Cemetery at Ingalls …

  • Myrtle Parks

    Myrtle Parks, 87, of Theodosia, Missouri, died Tuesday. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday with the family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at …

  • Herman Prince

    Herman Prince, 97, of New DeRoche died January 26, 2011. Survivors are son, Clifford Prince (wife, Nancy); daughters, Lou Nunn (husband, Mike), Patsy Davis (husband, David); nine grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, …

  • Irene E. "Midge" Prouty

    Irene E. "Midge" Prouty, 86 of Huntsville, Arkansas died Saturday. The Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 26 at Saint John Catholic Church in Huntsville …

  • Jimmie Lee "Winkle" Reding

    Jimmie Lee "Winkle" Reding, 76, of Batesville, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011 at Batesville. Services Friday, Jan. 28, 2011 at 2 p.m., Pilgrim's Rest Baptist Church, Bethesda. Burial, Pilgrim's Rest …

  • Billy Reynolds

    Billy Reynolds, 70, Holly Grove, died Wednesday. Survivors; wife, Ann Reynolds, sons, Dewayne, Doug, Billy, Jason Reynolds, stepchildren, Marion, Jodie, Lynn, Lori, brother, David Reynolds, sisters, Shirley Dollar, Barbara Foster. …

  • Mary Louise Rich

    Ms. Mary Louise Rich, 54, of Pine Bluff, passed away, Sunday, January 23, 2011.Her services will be Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff by Reverend …

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    Carl Edward "Bubba" Robinson Jr.

    Carl Edward "Bubba" Robinson Jr., 55, of Little Rock, Ark. was called home on Jan. 22, 2011. He leaves to cherish his memory a son, Stephen Robinson, and daughters: Katrina …

  • Joseph Ruse

    Joeseph "Joe" Ruse, 84, of Little Rock, a retired mechanic, passed away January 26, 2010 at his residence; he was born October 10, 1926. Graveside services will be held at …

  • Virginia Ruth Smith

    Mrs. Virginia Ruth Smith, 59, of Rison, passed away, Saturday, January 22, 2011. Her services will be Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Rison Baptist Church by Reverend Dwight Davis at …

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    Joseph Ray "JR" Spoon

    Joseph Ray "JR" Spoon Jr., of North Little Rock, boarded the railway to heaven on January 25, 2011, at his son's home in Cleburne, Texas. He was born on November …

  • Susan Ann Staggs

    Susan Ann Hayes Staggs, 48, of Little Rock went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 26, 2011. She was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on March 30, 1962, a …

  • Ricky Stapler

    Ricky Stapler, 53, Caldwell, died Wednesday. Survivors: wife, Cheryl; four sons, Allen, Adam Josh and Michael; five brothers; two sisters; six grandchildren and his stepfather. There will be no services. …

  • Brenda Howard Taylor

    Brenda Katleen Howard Taylor, age 52m of Rye, Ark. died Wednesday , January 26th. A memorial service will be held Sunday, January 30th at 1:30 p.m. at Frazer's Chapel with …

  • J. C. Taylor

    J.C. Taylor, age 86, of Rye, Ark. died Wednesday January 26, at home. Funeral services 3:30 p.m., Sunday, January 30, Frazer's Chapel. Burial Union Cemetery at Rye, Ark. by Frazer's. …

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    Ja Tipton

    Ja Tipton, 45, of Germantown, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2011. He was a huge razorback fan, loved outdoors, playing golf with his son Myles, and watching him play …

  • Laretha C. Watter

    Laretha C. Watters, age 84, of Morrilton, Arkansas, recently living in Grapevine, Texas, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2010. She was born November 9, 1926, in Solgohachia, Arkansas, a daughter …

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    Raymond Williams

    Raymond Williams, 53 of North Little Rock passed away January 22, 2011. Memories left to children: Marc Williams of San Rafael, Calif., Max Williams of North Little Rock, Anthony Del …

  • Thumbnail of Vida Pearl Wilson Doyel

    Vida Pearl Wilson Doyel

    Vida Pearl Wilson Doyel, formerly of Marianna, went to meet the Lord on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at age 91. Pearl was born in Mississippi on February 9, 1919 to …

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    Debra Lucille Woodyard

    Debra Lucille Woodyard, age 44, of Cabot passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2011. She was born July 15, 1966 in Little Rock to James Ray Ewing and Martha Jenkins Ewing. …

  • Leonard Yankee

    Leonard Yankee, age 62, of Blytheville passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at St Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday in the Cobb Funeral …

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