Obituaries

Obituaries for December 30, 2012

  • James Edwin (Ed) Aldridge

    James Edwin (Ed) Aldridge, 88, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company retiree and U.S. Navy World War II veteran, passed away Dec. 28, 2012. Survivors: wife, Betty; son, Jay (Theresa) Aldridge; daughter, …

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    Janet Lou Aldridge

    Janet Lou Aldridge, age 79, of Paron, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. She was born Dec. 1, 1933 to the late Betrum and Margaret Lindsay …

  • Marnie C. Barrett

    Marnie Cae Barrett, born March 3, 1971, died of natural causes on Dec. 27, 2012. Although she lived a life of great pain and loss, Marnie also found great joy …

  • Robert Lee Biddle

    Graveside service for Mr. Robert Biddle, age 41, of Hope, will be 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, at Rose Hill Cemetery, Hope, with Bro. Gary Bolin officiating. Arrangements by …

  • Harold Bigham

    Mr. Harold Bigham, age 78, of Edgemont, Ark. passed away Friday, Dec. 28, 2012 at his home. He was born April 28, 1934. All services will be private. Arrangements are …

  • Olivia Jo Bird

    Olivia Jo Bird, died Friday, December 28th at White County Medical Center. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30 at Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Funeral Services start at 10 a.m. …

  • Johnny Greene Boyd

    Services for JOHNNY GREENE BOYD, age 94, of Little Rock, Ark. will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013 at Matinburg Cemetery in Pittsburg, Texas. He was born Feb. …

  • Kathryn Drew Brothers

    Kathryn Drew Brothers, infant, of Benton, became one of God's little Angels on Dec. 28, 2012. She was born Dec. 16, 2012 in Benton, Ark. Kathryn was preceded in death …

  • Nathaniel Brown

    Mr. Nathaniel Brown, 66, of Pine Bluff passed Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, 2012 at Kings Highway MBC by Rev. M.C. Johnson and …

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    Juanita Tacker Brunner

    Juanita Tacker Brunner was born March 8, 1929. She passed away Dec. 18, 2012 at Hardin Memorial Hospital. She was a wonderful mother, excellent NeNaw, exceptional homemaker, and loving wife. …

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    Willie M. Burnett

    WILLIE M. BURNETT, 89, North Little Rock, departed this life Dec. 26, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Wesley Burnett; sons, Wesley Jr., Bobby and David …

  • Terry Gene Cargile

    Terry Gene Cargile, 61, of Cleveland, Ark. went to be with our Lord on Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. He was born on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 1951 in Conway to the …

  • Larry Darrell Carson

    Larry Darrell Carson, 64, of Searcy, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012. He was born Feb. 17, 1948 in Blytheville to the late Aubrey and El Reba Tillman Carson. Graveside …

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    Carol S. Clem

    CAROL S. CLEM, 76, of Little Rock entered into Heaven's gate, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Dewey and Syble Baxley of …

  • Teresa "Terri" Ann Pfaffenberger Coggins

    TERESA "TERRI" ANN PFAFFENBERGER COGGINS, 53, of Little Rock, Ark. passed away on Dec. 23, 2012 at BMC-Health Care Center in Little Rock. She was born June 26, 1959 in …

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    Hazel Creasey

    Hazel Moore Creasey, age 92, went home to be with the Lord, Dec. 22, 2012. Hazel is survived by four grandchildren, Billy Ray Sherer, Pamela Kay Sherer Robinson, both of …

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    Mardell Culley Sr.

    Mardell Culley Sr., 64, of Forrest City, Ark. passed Dec. 26, 2012. Visitation 11 a.m. and home going 12 p.m. both held Jan. 2, 2013 at New Light Missionary Baptist …

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    Evelyn Duffey

    EVELYN DUFFEY, 98, of Little Rock, died peacefully on Dec. 14, 2012. Evelyn was the daughter of Norwegian immigrants and was born Oct. 30, 1914 in Chicago. Prior to WWII, …

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    Thomas Lamar Duvall Sr.

    Thomas Lamar Duvall Sr., 89, of Sheridan, born Sept. 26, 1923 in Atkins, Ark. to John and Alva Duvall, passed away on Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. He was Baptist. He …

  • Willie Jane Forrest

    WILLIE JANE FOREST, age 94, of Little Rock, Ark. died Saturday. She was Diamond Star member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church (65 years), and a retired teacher's aide for Arkansas …

  • James Harold "Hoot" Gibson

    James Harold "Hoot" Gibson, 81, died Saturday. The family will receive friends on Sunday, Jan. 6, 1-3 p.m., at the funeral home. All arrangements are by Shinn Funeral Service of …

  • Jogene Linda Griffis

    Jogene Linda Griffis, 87, of Olive Branch, Miss., died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, at Baptist Desoto Hospital in Southaven, Miss. She was born March 16, 1925, in Sheridan, Ark., a …

  • James A. "Jim" Hardin

    James A. "Jim" Hardin, 78, of Russellville, died Friday. Memorial service is 10 a.m., Monday, at Central Presbyterian Church, by Shinn Funeral Service. Visitation to follow in the fellowship hall. …

  • Tommy Lee Herrin

    TOMMY LEE HERRIN, 63, of Jacksonville, born June 17, 1949 in Little Rock to parents, Olan and Geneva Herrin, passed away on Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. He was a member …

  • Earline Jiggs Hill

    Earline "Jiggs" Hill, age 79, of Lonoke died Dec. 28, 2012, at home with her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker and was the official "boss" …

  • Horten D. Hurn

    HORTEN D. HURN, of Hensley, passed away Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. Arrangements are by Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Arkansas (501-791-7400). Full obituary will …

  • Bernice Jackson

    Graveside services for Bernice Jackson, age 87, of Montrose, Ark. will be held Monday, Dec. 31 at Evergreen Cemetery in Boydell. Time: 11 a.m. Visitation will be Sunday evening from …

  • Mona Sue Jenkins

    Mona Jenkins, 57, passed away Thursday. Survivors: parents; two sons; two daughters; one brother; three sisters; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorial services are Wednesday, 2 p.m. Jan. 2, 2013 at …

  • Mandy Francis Johnson

    Mandy Francis Johnson, 94, of Star City, died Friday. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Griffin Funeral Chapel in Star City. Burial will be in Best Cemetery. Visitation …

  • Rosie Mae Jones

    Mrs. Rosie Mae Jones, 65, of Dumas died Monday, Dec. 24, 2012. Funeral will be Monday, Dec. 31, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem Worship Center in Dumas with Rev. …

  • Harold L. Jones Jr.

    Harold L. Jones Jr. age 68, of Mena, Ark., went to be with the Lord on Dec. 25, 2012 in Mena. Funeral services will be Monday, Dec. 31, 2012 at …

  • Patricia Cross Keltner

    PATRICIA CROSS KELTNER of Little Rock, a devoted wife, caring mother, loyal friend and caregiver to many, passed away Monday, Dec. 24, 2012. Services will be held at 10 a.m. …

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    Rickey D. Kimbrow

    RICKEY D. KIMBROW, 58, of North Little Rock, Ark. passed away Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. He was born Oct. 4, 1958 in Little Rock, Ark. to Whitson Kimbrow Jr. and …

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    Marion Lacefield

    Marion Lacefield, 86, of Benton passed away Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. She was born April 17, 1926 to the late Jake and Della Crow. She is survived by her two …

  • Burl Irving Luper

    Burl Irving Luper, 93, of Monticello, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012. He was born Dec. 30, 1918 in Denton, Texas. Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel …

  • Lois Ann McCarthy

    Lois Ann McCarthy, 86, of Heber Springs, Ark. died Monday, Dec. 24, 2012. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Heber Springs Funeral Home. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. …

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    Judy McCready

    Judy McCready, 66, of Russellville, Ark., passed away with her family by her side on Monday, Dec. 24, 2012 at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. The daughter of …

  • Helen Marie Mead

    Helen Marie Mead, age 84, of Quitman, Ark. passed away Dec. 25, 2012. A memorial service will be conducted at Trinity Lutheran Church in Heber Springs at a later date. …

  • Richard Thomas Meyer

    Richard Thomas Meyer, 84, of Heber Springs passed away Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Heber Springs Funeral Home in Heber Springs, Ark. No services …

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    Frank Warren Miros

    Frank Warren Miros, 79, of Lavaca, Ark., passed away on Dec. 25, 2012 at St. Edwards/Mercy Hospice in Fort Smith, Ark., after a short illness. He was born in Huntington, …

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    Stacy Lynn Mitchell

    Stacy Lynn Mitchell, 37, of Vilonia formerly of Wynne went to be with the Lord on Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. He was born on Saturday, Aug. 23, 1975 to James …

  • Susan Ann Mitchell

    Susan Ann Mitchell, 71, of Searcy, died Thursday. Survivors: husband, Darrell Mitchell; daughter, Traci Denny. Services: 2 p.m. Sunday, Roller-Crouch Chapel, Batesville. Burial: Egner Cemetery, Salado. Visitation: 1-2 p.m. Sunday …

  • Scott Moore

    Scott Moore did not go gently into that good night of 28 Dec. 2012, but he rests now peacefully: doting husband, wonderful and much loved dad; Conway Wampus Cat made …

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    Glen Myers

    Rev. GLEN E. MYERS, 68, of Sherwood passed away Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012. Glen served in the Army during Vietnam. He pastored The Church, Cato Community Church. He is survived …

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    Kerry N. "Pap-Paw" New

    KERRY N. "PAP-PAW" NEW, 78, of Little Rock, went to be with our Lord, Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012. He was born on Aug. 5, 1934 in Quitman, Ark. to the …

  • Randy Michael Nimmo

    Randy Nimmo, 57, of Blytheville, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, at his home. Survived by wife, Shirley; 2 children; two grandchildren; one brother; one sister. Funeral services will be Monday, …

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    Bobby Joe Palmer

    Bobby Joe Palmer passed away Dec. 28, 2012 at Beebe Retirement Home at age 74. He was born at home in Searcy, Ark. on April 16, 1938 to Parents Guss …

  • Rebecca Ann Poindexter

    Rebecca Ann Poindexter, age 71, of Arkadelphia, left this world on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012 and entered the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born and …

  • Pauline Porter

    Pauline P. Porter (Age 90) died on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at home in Alexandria, Va. Polly grew up in southern Arkansas with her brother and four sisters. She enjoyed …

  • Anita O. Reed

    Anita O. Reed , 90, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. Visitation 1-2pm Sunday at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in McGehee, Ark. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. at McGehee …

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    Velda Sandberg

    VELDA ANN SANDBERG, 74, of North Little Rock passed away Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. She attended Trinity Lutheran Church in North Little Rock and was employed by Centennial Bank in …

  • Edward Eugene Strickland

    EDWARD EUGENE STRICKLAND, 66, of Maumelle, passed away Dec. 29, 2012. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, …

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    Leola Marie Sugg

    Leola Marie Sugg was called to Heaven on Dec. 28, 2012. She was born Feb. 23, 1923 in Provo, Ark. She married the late William Edwin Sugg on Dec. 24, …

  • Mildred Sutterfield

    Mildred Sutterfield, 88, of Newport departed this life Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012. Graveside services were 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at Walnut Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. …

  • Irene Ann Taylor

    Irene Taylor, 94, passed Dec. 29. Survivors: four sons; three daughters; two brothers; one sister; 24grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31. at St. Joseph …

  • Randolph Howard Wallis

    Randolph Howard Wallis passed away on Dec. 27, 2012. He was born on Oct. 13, 1940 to the late Clint and Amy Marie Wallis. Randy retired from Worthern Bank after …

  • Vernie Watson

    Mrs. Vernie Watson 79, of Hope, Ark. passed away Friday, Dec. 28, 2012 in Hope, Ark. Visitation, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home between the hours of 4-6 …

  • Lillian Marie Cates Weaver

    LILLIAN MARIE CATES WEAVER, 95, of North Little Rock passed away Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012. She was born Nov. 2, 1917 to the late William Thomas and Josephine Archer Cates. …

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    Imelda Mary Whitbey

    IMELDA MARY WHITBEY, 92, of Little Rock, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012. She was born on Saturday, Aug. 21, 1920 in Morrison Bluff to the late Frank and …

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    Robert Williams

    ROBERT WILLIAMS, 66, Little Rock, departed this life Dec. 23, 2012. Visitation: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Monday with Funeral Service beginning at 10:30 a.m., to be held at Awareness Center International, 900 …

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    Leon Young Sr.

    LEON YOUNG SR., 79, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away on Dec. 26, 2012. He leaves to cherish his wife, Dorothy Young; his children, Barbara Mackey, Debbie McJunkins, Thomas Young, …

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    Elizabeth (Beth) Anne de Noble

    Elizabeth (Beth) Anne De Noble 1954–2012 of Carpinteria, Calif. Beth passed away Dec. 18, 2012, surrounded by her supportive community who mourn the loss of her friendship here on earth, …

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