Obituaries

Obituaries for January 19, 2012

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    Dorothy Jean (Gordon) Rueb

    Dorothy Jean (Gordon) Rueb, long-time resident of Algona, Iowa, and Bella Vista, Arkansas, entered into rest on January, 12, 2011, at Heritage House in Atlantic, Iowa, at the age of …

  • Owen Russell "Russ" Aaron Jr.

    Owen Russell "Russ" Aaron Jr., 87, of Redfield, died Monday, January 16, 2012. He was born in born in Redfield on July 26, 1924, a son of the late Owen …

  • Judith Ann Anderson

    Mrs. Judith Ann Anderson, 64, of Spring Hill, Ark., passed away January 17, 2012. Graveside service will be 2 p.m., Thursday, January 19, at Bethany Cemetery, Spring Hill, Atk. Bro. …

  • Tyler James Atherton

    Our precious angel, TYLER JAMES ATHERTON, infant son of David and Cindy Atherton, was born and received into Heaven on January 16, 2012. We were blessed to have been able …

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    Debra Backus

    Funeral services for Debra Backus, 57, of Little Rock will be 11 a.m., Saturday at New Zion Grove, 404 Wallace, North Little Rock. Interment: Arkansas Memorial Gardens. Family hour 6-7 …

  • Jerry Biyer Sr.

    Jerry Biyer Sr., 65, of Bryant passed away on December 17, 2011. Jerry is survived by his two sons; Frank and Zan Biyer; three grandkids Ashlie, Dylan and Chad and …

  • Thumbnail of Betty Milligan Bolliger

    Betty Milligan Bolliger

    Betty Milligan Cullum Bolliger, 73, of North Little Rock passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012. She was born in Dardanelle, Ark. to the late Delter Charles and Ethel A. Starkey …

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    Albert Brewer

    Albert Brewer, 87, of Little Rock, passed on Friday. She is survived by husband, Clarence Brewer of Little Rock; three daughters, Ella Starks of West Memphis, Rosie Stephenson of Atlanta, …

  • Thumbnail of Vesta Irene Scott Campbell Knopp O'Neal

    Vesta Irene Scott Campbell Knopp O'Neal

    Vesta Irene Scott Campbell Knopp O'Neal, age 94, of Scotland, Arkansas, died Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at Ozark Health Nursing Center in Clinton. She was born June 17, 1917, in …

  • Thumbnail of Walter Ray Cantrell

    Walter Ray Cantrell

    Walter Ray Cantrell, 93, known to his friends as "Chinaman," passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at his home in North Little Rock. He was born October 1, …

  • James W. Cardin

    James W. Cardin, age 79, went to heaven on January 17, 2012, at his home in El Dorado. Funeral services will be Thursday, January 19, at 10 a.m. at Young's …

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    John Carlon

    John Carlon, 70, of Green Forest, Arkansas passed away January 17, 2012. John is survived by his wife, Lola Jean Carlon, daughter, Lisa Carlon, brothers; Vann, Jerry, and Tommy Carlon. …

  • Thumbnail of Dorothy Elizabeth Counts

    Dorothy Elizabeth Counts

    Dorothy Elizabeth Newcomb Counts, 93, of Collegeville Community, died January 16, 2012. She was born June 29, 1918 in Saline County to the late William and Cora Lee Wright Newcomb. …

  • Lenar Irene Cox

    Mrs. Lenar Irene Cox, 90, of Clinton, Arkansas died Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Ozark Health Nursing Home. She was born November 22, 1921 at Salty Flat Mt., Arkansas. Arrangements …

  • Randall "Randy" Douglas

    Randall "Randy" Douglas, 57, of Judsonia died January 17, 2012. He was born December 4, 1954 in Searcy. Graveside Memorial Services will be held Saturday, 2 p.m., Evergreen Cemetery in …

  • Thumbnail of William H. Duke

    William H. Duke

    William H. Duke, 87, of Little Rock, passed Friday at B.A. Hospital. His wife, Frances Duke, preceded him in death. They were the owners of France Place Restaurant. Private services. …

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    Willie Eskew

    Willie Eskew, 67, of North Little Rock, formally of Wilmot, AR departed this life January 15, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Linda Eskew; sons, Keith Eskew and Raleigh …

  • DuVal Carroll Fagan

    Mr. DuVal Carroll Fagan, age 79, of Springdale, formerly of Little Rock, passed away January 17, 2012, at Springdale Health & Rehab after being diagnosed with cancer in early November. …

  • Forrest E. Gardner

    Forrest Gardner, age 60, of Conway, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Mr. Gardner was born June 17, 1951, in Magnolia, Arkansas, to Loyce and Vertie Gardner. Mr. …

  • Guy Francis Goodin

    Guy Francis Goodin, 58, of Coal Hill, died at his home January 15. Survivors include wife: Debbie Goodin; two children; mother: Leona Goodin; and five sisters. Reverend Eddie Birdsong will …

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    John Charles Gray

    John Charles Gray, 47, of Vilonia, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 17, 2012. John was the proud owner of Rockin' G Farms in Vilonia. He was …

  • Lucille Guntharp

    Lucille Guntharp, 78, of Beebe, Arkansas, died Monday, January 16, 2012. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 2 …

  • Lucile Hatman

    Lucile Hatman, 91, Salem, Arkansas, died, January 16, 2012. Survivors, son, James Hatman, Clarksville, daughter, Harriett Ricke, Shawnee Mission, Kansas, brother, Billy Jack Roe, Kansas City Missouri, four grandchildren, four …

  • Thumbnail of Imoneil H. Holt

    Imoneil H. Holt

    Imoneil H. Holt, 78, of Little Rock died January 16, 2012. She was born January 19, 1933 on the family farm at Lynn, Arkansas in the house her father built …

  • Brenda Honold

    Brenda Honold, 69, of Glen Rose died January 18, 2012. Survivors, husband, Don Honold; sons, Chuck Honold (Gena), Keith Honold (Karen), Kevin Honold (Alana); brothers, Tom and Bob Reed; sister, …

  • Lonnie Liu Hussey

    Lonnie Liu Hussey, 67, of Fayetteville, Ark. died January 14, 2012. He was born May 20, 1944 in Queyoung, China the son of Joe W. Hussey and Julia Wang Hussey. …

  • Mary Ann Irving

    Mrs. Mary Ann Irving, 83, of Little Rock died Tuesday, January 17, 2012 in Little Rock at Arkansas Hospice. Mrs. Irving was born April 30, 1928 in Fort Worth, Texas …

  • Bobby Joe Jackson

    Bobby Joe "Ducky" Jackson, age 76, of Beebe, Arkansas, died Saturday, January 14, 2012. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral …

  • Thumbnail of Carolyn Jackson

    Carolyn Jackson

    Carolyn Yvonne Creamer Jackson, born March 10, 1956 and departed this life January 15, 2012. Preceeded her in death was her parents, Rev. E.E. Creamer and Louise Creamer of Hughes, …

  • Thumbnail of Mary Jane Johnson

    Mary Jane Johnson

    A memorial service will be held for Mary Jane Johnson, who died on December 20, 2011, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2012, at Christ Episcopal Church, 509 Scott …

  • Thumbnail of Sylvester  Johnson

    Sylvester Johnson

    Sylvester Johnson, 70, of College Station, Ark., entered into eternal rest on January 12, 2012. He was born November 27, 1941 to the late Bessie L. Crenshaw and James Johnson …

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    Margaret Ann Jones

    Margaret Ann Cates Jones age 73, of Jacksonville went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 17, 2012. She was born August 8, 1938 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the …

  • Helen Pauline Kirby

    Helen Pauline Kirby, 76, of Conway, passed away January 16, 2012. Graveside service will be 10 a.m., Thursday, at Springhill Baptist Church Cemetery, under the direction of Griffin Leggett Conway. …

  • Thumbnail of Mary June Kuykendall

    Mary June Kuykendall

    Mary June Kuykendall, 97, of Little Rock, passed away January 16, 2012. She was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her …

  • Bradley Dean Leavitt

    Bradley Leavitt, 75, of Marshall died Wednesday, Jan. 11 at this home. Survivors: wife, Elvira, sons, Arthur, Paul & Kelly Leavitt, daughters, Mary Westbrook and Robin Dunn. Memorial Service: 2 …

  • Charles E. Love

    Charles Edward Love, 54, of North Little Rock, departed this life Jan. 11, 2012. Visitation: 1-6 p.m., Friday at Robinson Mortuary. Funeral service: 10:30 a.m., Saturday at Greater Macedonia Baptist …

  • Kenneth Wade Massey

    Kenneth "Bimbo" Wade Massey, 58, of McGehee passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at his residence in McGehee Ar. He was a member of First Baptist Church and a long …

  • Thumbnail of Gertrude Gert McKissick

    Gertrude Gert McKissick

    Gertrude "Gert" McKissick, 66, of Palestine, died Wednesday, January 11 at Forrest City Medical City Medical Center in Forrest City. Her husband, Willie McKissick, her father, Will Campbell Sr., seven …

  • Thumbnail of William Robert "Bill" Meredith Sr.

    William Robert "Bill" Meredith Sr.

    Dr. William Robert "Bill" Meredith Sr., age 88, passed away peacefully on January 17, surrounded by his loving family, who will miss his strong leadership and kind heart. His friends …

  • Prudie Mae Millsap

    Prudie Mae Millsap, 96, of Russellville died Tuesday, January 17th. Funeral is 10 a.m., Friday, January 20th, at Shinn Chapel. Burial in Oakland Cemetery at Russellville by Shinn Funeral Service. …

  • Thumbnail of John Lee Morton Jr.

    John Lee Morton Jr.

    John Lee Morton Jr., 73, of Keo, Arkansas went to be with the Lord January 17th, 2012. He was born on February 11th, 1938 in Little Rock, Arkansas to John …

  • Wilburn Ray "Fat" Murphy

    Wilburn Ray "Fat" Murphy, age 76, of Liberty Hill, Ark., died Jan. 16, 2012. Funeral services are Jan. 21, 2012 at 2 p.m., at Tri-County Funeral Home. Visitation is Jan. …

  • Karson-Lee Neal Norris

    Karson-Lee Neal Norris, infant son of Coty Lee Lovins and Katie Vinzant, all of Cave City, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012. He was born Nov. 9, 2011 at Batesville. Services …

  • Peyton Ortiz

    Peyton Cole Ortiz, infant, of Benton, passed away Friday, January 13, 2012. He was born January 13, 2012 in Benton, Arkansas. Peyton is survived by his parents, James Ortiz and …

  • Thumbnail of Leola Mae Peterson

    Leola Mae Peterson

    Leola Mae Peterson, 69, of Little Rock, passed Friday. She will be missed by one daughter, Dana Peterson; five sisters, Cora Johnson, Mattie Williams, Joanne Whitley, Mary Dodson and Carolyn …

  • John Edward Pounders

    John Edward "Poppy" Pounders, age 72 of Cabot, passed away Monday, January 16, 2012 at Baptist Springhill Medical Center in North Little Rock. He was born March 16, 1939 in …

  • Mary Risley

    Mary Risley, 83, of Peel, Ark., died Monday. She was the wife of the late Park Risley. Visitation will be at the Burns Funeral Home, 6-9 p.m., Wednesday. Graveside services …

  • Thumbnail of Okla Schlattmann

    Okla Schlattmann

    Okla "Betty" Schlattmann, 82, of Greenbrier passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012. She served many years at 18th Street Free Will Baptist Church and in latter years was a member …

  • Orris O. Shawcroft

    Orris O. Shawcroft, 59, a resident of Bull Shoals passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012, in Mountain Home. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are …

  • Thumbnail of Earl Q. Shipley

    Earl Q. Shipley

    Earl Q. Shipley, former Fort Smith businessman and beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away Jan. 6, 2012, at his home in Oro Valley, Ariz., with his loving wife …

  • John Mark Taylor

    John Mark Taylor, 60, of Searcy, died January 16, 2012. John is survived by his wife, Teresa; one son, two step-children; two grandchildren; one niece; one great-niece; and one great-nephew. …

  • William G. Thon

    William G. Thon, age 89, of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, passed away Friday, January 13, 2012, at the Indian Rock Village. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on January 24, 1922, he was …

  • Suzi Trock

    Suzi Trock, age 65, of Benton, formerly of Glenwood, died Saturday, January 14, 2012. Services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, in Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Glenwood with Fred Emanuel and …

  • Larry Vaughn

    Mr. Larry Vaughn, 70, of Hope, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012 in Texarkana, Texas. Visitation will be Thursday, January 19, 2012 between hours of 6-8 p.m. at Herndon-Pharr …

  • Tonya Versa

    Tonya Verser, 48, of Magnet Cove died January 17, 2012. Survivors, husband, Tommy Verser; sons, Josh and Zach Verser; parents, Dean and Anita Nix; sisters, Tammy Brown (Les), Kim Burton …

  • Thumbnail of Mary Cordell Whittington Steele

    Mary Cordell Whittington Steele

    Mary Cordell Whittington Steele, born February 15, 1925, died January 16, 2012. She retired as the Purchasing Agent of the University of Arkansas at Monticello in 1990. She wrote the …

  • Bobby G. Wood

    Bobby G. Wood, 75, of Batesville died Tuesday. Survivors: wife, Betty Wood; son, Phil Wood; grandchild: Chalee Branscum; two great-grandchildren: Jayden and Maycee Branscum; two brothers; two sisters. Services: 10 …

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