Obituaries

Obituaries for August 11, 2013

  • Thumbnail of Elizabeth Mary "Betty" Althenhofel

    Elizabeth Mary "Betty" Althenhofel

    ELIZABETH MARY "BETTY" ALTHENHOFEL, of Little Rock, died on Aug. 9, 2013, after a short illness. She was born in Barling, Ark., on Sept. 25, 1931, to Bernard L. and …

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    Thomas F. Anderson

    Thomas F. (Tom) Anderson, 61, of Fort Smith, died Aug. 7, 2013 in Fort Smith. He was born May 17, 1952 in Fort Smith to Frank Edward and Rosemary Gammill …

  • John Wesley Bell

    JOHN WESLEY BELL, 54, of North Little Rock, Ark., passed away on Aug. 8, 2013. John was born on July 1, 1959 to the late Joe Sr. and Betty Bell. …

  • Ruth Emmert Berry

    Ruth Emmert Berry, 82, of Little Rock, passed away Aug. 7, 2013. Services will be Monday, Aug. 12 at 10 a.m. at Immanuel Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Rick Jaggars. …

  • Thumbnail of Jessie Doyle (J.D.) Bryant

    Jessie Doyle (J.D.) Bryant

    JESSIE DOYLE (J.D.) BRYANT, age 79, of Little Rock, died Aug. 8, 2013. He was retired from Borden Dairy and was an Army veteran. He is survived by one son, …

  • Louise Temple Burchfield

    Louise Temple Burchfield, age 83, of Harrison, Ark., formerly of Crossett, Ark., passed away Friday, Aug. 9, 2013 at her home. She was born Feb. 21, 1930 to her parents, …

  • Jennifer Ann Burnett

    JENNIFER ANN BURNETT, 42, of Little Rock, passed away Friday, Aug. 9, 2013. Funeral services for Jennifer will be Wednesday, August 14 at 3 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home. …

  • George Edward Carter

    George Edward Carter, age 84, died Aug. 9, 2013. He is survived by his children, Jimmy (Elizabeth) Carter, Shirley (Eddie) Witonski, and Larry (Pam) Carter; three grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; seven …

  • Doug Brian Cooper

    Doug Cooper, 50, of Arkana, Ark., died Aug. 8, 2013. Survived by wife, Janice I. Cooper; two daughters, Rebecca Cooper and Jessey Cooper; father, Curtis E. Cooper. Visitation will be …

  • Johnny Lee Cooper

    Johnny Lee Cooper, age 83, of Cabot, went to be with his Lord on Aug. 9, 2013 in Jacksonville. He was born on Dec. 12, 1929 in Judsonia to the …

  • Beatrice M. Childers Cox

    Beatrice Cox, 82, of Batesville, died Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013.Visitation: Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013 6-8 p.m. at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service. Funeral: Monday, Aug. 12, 2013 at 11 a.m. …

  • Robert Jack Cox

    Robert Jack Cox, 59, of Little Rock, passed away Aug. 7, 2013. Memorial Services will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013 at Hughes Farm in Haskell, camouflage attire …

  • Thumbnail of Jeanette Childress Cronk

    Jeanette Childress Cronk

    Jeanette Childress Cronk, age 51, formerly of Arkansas, passed away in Abingdon, Md., July 25, 2013, after a prolonged illness. Jeanette was born March 1, 1962 in Arkadelphia, Ark. She …

  • Thumbnail of Joan St. John Curtner

    Joan St. John Curtner

    Mrs. Joan St. John Curtner, of Newport, Ark., departed this life at her home on Monday, Aug. 5, 2013 at the age of 83. She was born Jan. 25, 1930, …

  • Cecil H. Davis

    Cecil H. Davis, 82, of Pangburn, passed away Friday, Aug. 9, 2013. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 12, 2013 in the Chapel of Heber Springs Funeral Home with …

  • Jo Retta Durham

    JO RETTA DURHAM, 76, Mabelvale, died Tuesday. Preceded in death by parents, Alvie Roy Pitts and Doyce Pitts-Butler. Survived by daughters, Paula Hall and Melinda Bennett; brother, Ray Pitts; six …

  • Anna Bell Estes

    Anna B. Estes, 83, of Mountain Home, died Aug. 8, 2013, at her residence. She was born March 21,1930 in Calico Rock. Visitation 10 a.m. Monday followed by the Funeral …

  • Thumbnail of Alma E. Floyd

    Alma E. Floyd

    ALMA E. McELHANEY FLOYD, 90, of Mablevale, went to be with the Lord Aug. 8, 2013. She was born on Jan. 26, 1923 in Cheney, Kan. to Virgil and Hazel …

  • Martha Sue Gilbert

    Martha Sue Gilbert, 82, of Camden, died Friday, Aug. 9, 2013 at her home. Graveside services will be Monday at 10 a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery in Camden. Visitation 6-8 …

  • Thumbnail of Mary Louene Hall

    Mary Louene Hall

    Mary Louene Rowlett Hall. Louene was born on Aug. 12, 1928 to Paul C. and Mabel Kessinger Rowlett at the T. J. Rowlett homestead in Guy, Ark. She was the …

  • Thumbnail of Harold E. Henson Jr.

    Harold E. Henson Jr.

    Harold E. Henson Jr., "Sonney", 85, of Van Buren, Ark., passed away Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, in Fort Smith at Mercy Hospice. He was born July 18, 1928, in Fayetteville …

  • Thumbnail of Florence Adeline Holden

    Florence Adeline Holden

    Florence Adeline Holden, 96, of Desha, formerly of Little Rock, passed away Aug. 6, 2013. She was born in Independence County (Mitchell's Cove) located three miles West of Locust Grove, …

  • Thumbnail of Caroline L. Holmes

    Caroline L. Holmes

    The Razorbacks lost a dedicated fan from the War Memorial Stadium North end zone seats when CAROLINE L. HOLMES, 85, of Little Rock, died peacefully in her home on the …

  • Robert Franklin Honey

    Robert Franklin Honey, age 51, of Searcy, died Friday, Aug. 9, 2013 in Searcy. He is survived by his daughter, Addison Anne Honey; brother, Doug Honey; sisters, Stephanie L. Smith, …

  • Thumbnail of Anthony  Walker Howard

    Anthony Walker Howard

    ANTHONY WALKER HOWARD, 71, of Little Rock, died on the morning of Aug. 10, 2013 while under the care of Arkansas Hospice. He was born on June 17, 1942 to …

  • Thumbnail of Sara Margaret Lewis Howell

    Sara Margaret Lewis Howell

    SARA MARGARET LEWIS HOWELL, 87, our beloved mother, mother-in-law and grandmother, died Friday, Aug. 9, 2013. She was born Oct. 5, 1925, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Irene Siegfried Lewis and …

  • Thumbnail of Ruby Dean Jackson

    Ruby Dean Jackson

    Ruby Dean Jackson, 85, of Benton, passed away Friday, Aug. 9, 2013. She was born April 17, 1928 in Camden, Ark. to the late Joe and Linda Wilson. Ruby was …

  • Ronald Earl Kozuszek

    Ronald Earl Kozuszek, 67, of Bryant, Ark., died July 31, 2013. Memorial services are Saturday, 1 p.m., Aug. 17 at the Kassly Mortuary Chapel, 9900 St. Clair Ave, Fairview Heights, …

  • Emogene Stewart Lambert

    Emogene Stewart Lambert, 67, of Cabot died Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013. She was born June 19, 1946 in Searcy to the late J.E. and Edith Mae Wheetley Stewart. Mrs. Stewart …

  • James Avery Lee

    James Avery Lee, age 75, formerly of Biscoe, died Aug. 9, 2013. Survivors include his wife Martha Lee; three children, two step-children; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. No services are …

  • Joseph Paul (JP) Leveritt

    Joseph Paul (JP) Leveritt, 96, of Bryant, former physical trainer to President Harry Truman, died July 12 at Little Rock. Leveritt became a physical therapist at Baptist Hospital in the …

  • James Maguire

    James Maguire of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed away Friday, Aug. 9th, 2013. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m., Monday at St. John Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 5:30-6:30, with …

  • Ruth Eddins McNeilly

    RUTH EDDINS MCNEILLY, of Little Rock, formerly of Conway, passed away on Aug. 4, 2013. Born in Logan County Dec. 4, 1918 to Charles and Mary Florence Eddins, she was …

  • George S. McVey

    George S. McVey, 81, of Des Arc, Ark., passed away Aug. 9, 2013. Visitation 2-4 p.m. Aug. 11, 2013 at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home. Funeral Services 1 p.m. First Baptist Church …

  • Thumbnail of Richard E. Morgan

    Richard E. Morgan

    Richard E. Morgan went home to be with his Savior and Lord on Friday, Aug. 9, 2013 at 2:16 p.m. Richard was born in Little Rock on February 19, 1920 …

  • Elva Parker

    Elva Alma Hunter Parker, 86, of Bella Vista, formerly of Pine Bluff, died Aug. 10, 2013 at Highland Healthcare. Survived by many loving relatives, including her only child; a son …

  • Helen D. Pilgreen

    Helen D. Pilgreen, 91, of Strong, died Aug. 10, at John R. Williamson Hospice House. Services 2 p.m., Monday, First Baptist Church, Strong, Ark. Interment following at Strong Cemetery under …

  • James E. Prather

    James E. Prather, of Jefferson, died Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013. Funeral services: 1 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Cranford Funeral Home of White Hall. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. …

  • Thumbnail of Helen Virginia (Williams) Pritchard

    Helen Virginia (Williams) Pritchard

    HELEN VIRGINIA (WILLIAMS) PRITCHARD, 85, of Benton, formerly of Little Rock, Ark., passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013, at Hospice Home Care Inpatient facility. She was born Sept. 27, …

  • George Purdy

    George Purdy, 67, died Aug. 9, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Shelia; children Brandy and Bryan; mother, Mary; brother; H.J.; and two grandchildren, Hayden and Caleb. Memorial services …

  • Thumbnail of Josephine Lewis Renshaw

    Josephine Lewis Renshaw

    JOSEPHINE "JO" (LEWIS) RENSHAW, 71, of Little Rock, passed away Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013. She started with the Chief Clerk's Office in the House of Representatives in 1977, became chief …

  • Thumbnail of Opal Esteene Shepherd

    Opal Esteene Shepherd

    Opal Esteene Callaway Shepherd, age 88, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born Oct. 24, 1924 …

  • Thumbnail of Ann Margarette (Hart) Simpson

    Ann Margarette (Hart) Simpson

    Anna Margarette (Hart) Simpson, age 79 of Carlisle died Friday Aug. 9, 2013. She was a housewife and a beautician. Past president of the Lady's Auxiliary in Beebe. She was …

  • Thomas H Smart

    Thomas Henry Smart of Pollard, Ark. died Aug. 9, 2013 at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark. Services are 2 p.m. Aug. 11, 2013 at Hoggard and Son's Chapel. Burial …

  • Othel Alvin Smith

    Othel Alvin Smith, 88, of Sheridan, died Friday. He was a member of Hope Pentecostal Church, and was retired from Dillards and Cotton Belt Railroad. Survivors: daughter, Wanda Benfield; brothers, …

  • Stephen David Smith Sr.

    STEPHEN DAVID SMITH SR., 72, passed away Aug. 5, 2013. He was born in Louisville, Ky., to Robert Lewis Smith Sr. and Ethel Grace Asbury Smith and was of the …

  • Ronald Soroka

    Ron Soroka, 74 of Hot Springs, died Aug. 8, 2013. He was born in Pittsburg, Penn. He had no known family. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. …

  • David Chappel Stiefel Jr.

    David Chappel Stiefel Jr., 64, Of Sheridan, Ark., died Friday. Survivors: wife, Rachel Stiefel; son, Michael Stiefel; daughter, Jennifer Estell; granddaughter, Sarah Estell; brothers, Frank Stiefel, Terry (Trina) Stiefel. No …

  • Thumbnail of Ellouise E. Sylvester

    Ellouise E. Sylvester

    ELLOUISE E. SYLVESTER, 95, of North Little Rock, passed away on Aug. 10, 2013. She was born in Benton on July 7, 1918 to Galen and Mattie Carter. Ellouise was …

  • Bronson Jay Taylor Jr.

    BRONSON JAY TAYLOR JR. went to be with the Lord on Monday, Aug. 5, 2013 at 4:01 p.m. He was born in Little Rock, Ark. to Bronson Jay Taylor Sr. …

  • Thumbnail of Randell Templeton

    Randell Templeton

    RANDELL TEMPLETON, 72, died Aug. 8, 2013, in Little Rock, Ark. He was born on June 2, 1941 to Wardner Keith and Melba Larey Templeton in Fouke, Ark. He married …

  • Thumbnail of Jerrie A. Thompson

    Jerrie A. Thompson

    Ms. Jerrie A. Thompson, 74, of Crossett, died Friday, Aug. 9, 2013 at the Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. Ms. Thompson was a native and life long resident …

  • Christine Watts

    Christine Watts, 90, of Shelbyville, Texas, and formerly of Norphlet, died Friday, Aug. 9, 2013. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. today at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Interment …

  • Hazel Wheeler

    Hazel Wheeler, 71, of Hector, wife of Jimmy Dale Wheeler, died Friday at her home. The family will conduct a memorial service at a later date. Arrangements are by Shinn …

  • Velma Ernestine Wickless

    Velma Ernestine Wickless went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She was born to Lum and Ola Stone …

  • Geneva Wood

    Geneva Wood, 86, of Floral died Friday, Aug. 9, 2013. Graveside services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013 at Union Grove Cemetery in Pleasant Plains. Visitation will be …

  • Thumbnail of Gavin Leon Wright

    Gavin Leon Wright

    Gavin Leon Wright, 33, of Benton, passed away Aug. 9, 2013. He was born Dec. 8, 1979, in Little Rock to Rick Wright and Karen Wilson Wright. He retired as …

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