Obituaries

Obituaries for February 29, 2012

  • Charles David Adkins

    Charles David Adkins Sr., 69, Sherwood, died February 27, 2012. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Adkins; children, Charles Adkins Jr. and Angelina Adkins; two grandchildren, and three siblings. Baring Baptist …

  • Frankie Jean Baltz

    Frankie Jean Briggs Baltz, age 86, of North Little Rock, died Sunday, February 26th , 2012 at her home. She was born May 10, 1925 in Briggsville, Arkansas. After graduating …

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    CharlesEtta Bolden

    CharlesEtta Bolden, 84, of Little Rock, departed this life February 22, 2012. Family hour: 6-7 p.m., Friday at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. Funeral Service: 11 a.m., Saturday at Paradise Baptist Church, …

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    Tommy Lee Bolden

    Tommy Lee Bolden, 56, of Little Rock, departed this life February 26, 2012. Tommy was a truck driver and also a bus driver in the educational field. He leaves to …

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    Michael Eugene Brooks

    Michael Eugene Brooks, 58, of Pine Bluff, died February 26, 2012. Survivors wife, Tonya Turley Brooks; sons, Michael, Jeremy Brooks; step-sons, Scott and Wyatt Tourtillotte; seven grandchildren; mother, Audrey Bearden …

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    Susie Ann Carr

    Susie A. Carr, 63, of Little Rock, departed this life February 22, 2012. Previously omitted: sister, Pearl Smith. Funeral Service: 11 a.m., today at First Baptist Church, 2015 Main St., …

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    Ina Louise Chandler

    Ina Louise Chandler, 75, of Little Rock, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 26, 2012. She was born September 2, 1936 in Washington, Oklahoma to the …

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    Goforth Gordon Coleman

    Goforth Gordon Coleman 70, of Little Rock, Ark. passed February 25, 2012. He was known for his compassion, gentle spirit, and giving heart. Goforth was a devoted family man, community …

  • Bruce Anthony Connelley

    Bruce Anthony Connelley, 49, died February 20, 2012. Services will be held on Saturday, March 3 at 1:30 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 …

  • Betty Jean Daniels

    Betty Daniels of Little Rock passed away Sunday, February 26, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clause and Emma Daniels; her brothers, W.D. "Red" Daniels and Walter …

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    Horace Alvin Elliott

    Horace Alvin Elliott, 76, of Little Rock, departed this life February 24, 2012. Horace loved driving trucks and was employed as a truck driver for over 40 years. Preceded in …

  • Velma Lucile Fowler

    Velma Lucile Fowler, 84, of Little Rock, passed away February 25, 2012. Graveside services will be held today, Wednesday, at 10 a.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Arrangements by …

  • Larry Glen Freeman

    Larry G. Freeman, 62, of Greenbrier passed away on February 25, 2012. He was born on November 11, 1949 to the late L.B. and Connie (Burroughs) Freeman. A graveside service …

  • Mary Grant

    Mary Rose Elliott Grant, 67, of Dumas, Arkansas departed this life on February 26, 2012, member of Northside Baptist Church and a homemaker. Services held graveside at 2 p.m., Wednesday, …

  • Frankie Emogene Gray

    Frankie Emogene (Gene) Gray, 91, of Cabot, died Monday, February 27, 2012. She was born June 15, 1920 in McKinney, Texas to the late Frank and Iva Cashion Kelly. She …

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    Linda Griswold

    Linda R. Griswold, 48, of Little Rock, departed this life February 26, 2012. She leaves to cherish her memory: children, DaThena Roots, Dave Lee Dumas III (Nakia), DaShundra Slade (Courtney); …

  • James Hardy Sr

    James Hardy Sr., 57, of Hot Springs, formerly of Louisiana, died February 26, 2012. Survivors: wife, Connie Hardy; children, James Hardy Jr., Brian Hardy, Brenda Williamson and Melinda Carnline and …

  • Patricia Keith Hedges

    Patricia Keith Hedges, 52, passed away Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, in Fayetteville. She was born in Jonesboro on March 17, 1960 to Rev. Jim and Jane Keith. Survivors include two …

  • Maxine Honda

    Maxine Honda passed away Sunday, February 26, 2012. Services will be Thursday, March 1 at 10 a.m. at Second Baptist Church, 222 E. 8th St., Little Rock, with interment at …

  • Lanera Beatrice Jackson

    Lanera Beatrice Jackson, age 84, of White Hall, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2012 in Sheridan Arkansas. Lanera was born August 7, 1927 to the late Luther M. …

  • Amy M. Johnson

    Amy Johnson, 40, Bryant, passed away Monday. Survivors, son, Christopher Gipson, Benton, sister, Deanna Kinchen, Benton, mother, Sandra Anthony, Benton, grandmother, Reba Rollon, many nieces and nephew, special friend, Kelly …

  • Willie John Johnston

    Willie John Johnston, age 79, of Pansy, died, Monday. Funeral services are 10 a.m., Thursday at Bethel #2 Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Prosperity Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to …

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    Elizabeth "Liz" Miller Jones

    Elizabeth "Liz" Miller Jones, 52, of Little Rock, died peacefully in her sleep on February 26, 2012. One of God's angels on earth, Liz was a loving mother and a …

  • Ruby King

    Ruby Lee Rose Shores Shelby King, 75, formerly of Stuttgart, died Saturday. Survivors are children, Charles Douglas Shores of Hot Springs and Raylinda Strange of Eureka Springs; two brothers; four …

  • Ula Lee Lawrence

    Ula Lawrence, 60, of Marshall died Monday at her home in the Welcome Home community. Survivors:son, William, daughters, Ula VanDyne, Betty Roberts, Melissa Dodge, four grandchildren. Arrangements by Roller-Coffman Funeral …

  • Guy Stanley Long

    Guy Stanley Long, 55, of Sherwood, formerly of Blytheville, died February 25, at home. Born in Blytheville to Bill and Aurita Ashford Long. Memorial services February 29, 2 p.m., Immaculate …

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    Emma Lee McMaster

    Emma "Lee" McMaster stepped into the arms of the Lord Monday, February 27, 2012. Lee was 67 years old, born in Gurdon, Arkansas on February 17, 1945 to the late …

  • Bobby D. McWilliams

    Bobby D. McWilliams, 58, of Lakeview, Arkansas passed away February 26, 2012. Services will be February 29, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Lighthouse Baptist Church in Mellwood, Ark. Visitation will …

  • Jalen Montgomery

    Jalen Montgomery of North Little Rock died Monday. He was eight years old when God called him home. Jalen's time on earth was cherished by his parents, family and friends. …

  • George Oliver

    George Oliver, 72, of Beebe, formerly of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, was born August 15, 1939 at Fountain Hill, Arkansas, to Curtis and Willie (Moses) Oliver; and he died Sunday, February …

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    Jay Lynn Oswalt

    Jay Lynn Oswalt, 52, of Wright, Arkansas went to be with the Lord, Sunday, February 26th, 2012. He was born in Sikeston, Missouri, February 14th, 1960 to J.L. and Patsy …

  • Gracie Lorene Parker

    Gracie Lorene Parker, 89, of Batesville died Monday. Survivors: sisters, Wilma Brandenburg, Ina Branscum; six nieces; two nephews Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home, Batesville …

  • Lucille Virginia Pressnall

    Lucille Virginia Pressnall, 89, formerly of Sulfur Springs, Ark., died February 25, 2012. She was born July 24, 1922 in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania to the late David & Virginia (Patterson) …

  • Billy Rhodes

    Billy Rhodes, 59, of Little Rock, passed away Feb. 21, 2012. Survivors wife, Cynthia; children, Tiffany Marks, Bernard Rhodes; five step-children; siblings, Marjorie Rhodes, Eddie James; nieces, nephews; relatives and …

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    Dovie Ruby

    Dovie Ruby went to be with the Lord February 27, 2012. She was born March 3, 1911 in Little Rock, Arkansas and would have celebrated her 101st birthday Saturday. Dovie …

  • Bruce Ryan Simpson

    Infant Bruce Ryan Simpson of Benton was born and went to be with the Lord on February 24, 2012. Survived by his parents, Andrew Ryan Simpson and Anissa Michelle McKnight. …

  • Billy Dave Smith

    Mr. Billy Dave Smith, 80, died Sunday. Visitation: 10 to 11 a.m. followed by funeral at 11 a.m., Wednesday at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home, McCrory. Interment: Woodmen Cemetery. Survivors: wife, Helen …

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    Edward "Smitty" Smith

    Edward "Smitty" Smith of Little Rock, Ark. born August 22, 1930 passed February 23, 2012. He served the community for over 40 years in various capacities. He started out as …

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    Rebecca June Taylor

    Rebecca June Taylor, 54, of Little Rock, died February 26, 2012. She was born January 1, 1958 in Searcy, Arkansas the daughter of Jody and Jackie Taylor. In addition to …

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    Garland Max Thorn

    Garland Max Thorn, M.D., 88, of North Little Rock, died February 26, 2012. He was born November 15, 1923 in Harrisburg, Ark. Preceding him in death were his parents, Sadie …

  • Steven Randall Thurman

    Steven Randall Thurman, age 52, of Little Rock, AR passed away on February 27, 2012. He was born on December 23, 1959 in Crossett, Ark. to his parents, Marion and …

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    William Traywick

    William R. "Bill" Traywick, 83, of Benton, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2012 at Saline Memorial Hospice in Bryant, Arkansas. He was born on September 4, 1928 in Charlotte, …

  • Judith Sandra Vogel

    Judith Sandra Vogel, 70, of Little Rock, Arkansas, died Monday. She was affiliated with Second Baptist Church in Little Rock. Memorial service 2 p.m., Friday Second Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, …

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    Forney "Bob" Ward

    Forney "Bob" Ward died Monday. Survivors include wife, Inez Ward; sons, Ray Ward, Heber Springs and Walter Ward, Jacksonville; daughter, Wanda Shaw; sister, Louise Russell; 12 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation: …

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    Fernell Warren

    Fernell Warren, 89, of Little Rock, passed away February 27, 2012. Born in Delight, Arkansas, she was a member of the Mabelvale Church of Christ. Preceded in death by her …

  • James Richard White

    James Richard White, 86, of Little Rock passed away Saturday, February 25, 2012. Graveside services will be today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. at Antioch Cemetery in Beebe, Arkansas. Arrangements by …

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    Vernon A. Williams

    Vernon A. Williams went to be with the Lord February 28, 2012. He was born November 7, 1920 in Gurdon, Arkansas. He worked as a Railroad conductor (MP/UP) for 45 …

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    Mary L. Williamson-Smith

    Mary L. Williamson-Smith, 79, of Little Rock, departed this life February 23, 2012. Family hour: 5-6 p.m. Friday and Funeral Service: 11 a.m., Saturday, both to be held at Robinson …

  • Mary Catherine Willis

    Mary Catherine Willis, age 74, of Benton died Tuesday, February 28, 2012. She was born July 8, 1937 in Saline County. Catherine was a homemaker, charter member of the Lonsdale …

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    Earl Dean Wise

    Earl Dean Wise of Pangburn, Arkansas, died Monday, February 27, 2012, after a lengthy illness. He was 83 years old. Mr. Wise was born February 18, 1929, the second child …

  • Donna Jane Wood

    Donna Jane Wood, 69, of Benton, passed away February 26, 2012. Services will be Thursday, March 1 at 2 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner …

  • Zane Grey Wright

    Zane Grey Wright, 86, of McDougal, Ark., passed away on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012 at his home. Graveside services are Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 at 2 p.m. at New Hope …

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