Obituaries

Obituaries for December 21, 2014

Evelyn Holcomb Allen

Evelyn Holcomb Allen, age 91, of Bismarck, Ark. died Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014. She was born Feb. 22, 1923 in Clark County the daughter of Jewell Rush and Cora Amy …
Robert C. Allison Jr.

Robert C. Allison, Jr. passed away at the age of 67 on the night of Dec. 18 in Memphis, Tenn. He is reunited with his parents, Robert and Gertrude Allison …
Carl E. Anderson

CARL E. ANDERSON, 61, of North Little Rock, Ark. departed this life Dec. 14, 2014. He was preceded in death by parents, Evelyn and John Anderson; grandmother, Sophia Clark; siblings, …
William Christopher Armour

William Christopher Armour, 55, died Dec. 19, 2014. Arrangements by Signature Funeral Services, 5359 Knight Arnold Road, Memphis, TN 38115. (855) 546-0910. Visit www.signaturefuneralservices.com to share a memory of William …
James Edward Bailey

James Edward Bailey, 75, retired Grehound Bus Driver, died Dec. 12, 2014. Arrangements by Signature Funeral Services, 5359 Knight Arnold Road, Memphis, Tenn. 38115. (855) 546-0910. Visit www.signaturefuneralservices.com to share …
Janet Lee Bell

Janet Lee Bell, 65, died Dec. 15, 2014. Arrangements by Signature Funeral Services, 5359 Knight Arnold Road, Memphis, Tenn. 38115. (855) 546-0910. Visit www.signaturefuneralservices.com to share a memory of Janet …
Gregory Wayne Bennett

Mr. Gregory Wayne Bennett, 65, of Pine Bluff passed Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 2014 at Brown Funeral Home by Reverend Charles …
Kenneth Hennessee Benson, D.D.S.

Kenneth Hennessee Benson, D.D.S., born 06-08-1921 died 12-01-2014. A native of Walnut Ridge, Ark., he was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn; his parents, Clinton and Ressie Benson and …
Jeanette M. Frazier Black

Jeanette M. Frazier Black, 88, of Sulphur Rock, died Friday. Survivors: husband, James Black; daughters, Donna Hare, Peggy Parker, Carmen Morgan, Kila Skellenger; stepchildren, Lynn Turnbell, Sally Black, Jim Black …
Martha Josephine Bolland

Martha Josephine Bolland, age 85, of Warren, Ark., died Saturday, Dec. 20, at Chapel Woods Health and Rehabilitation. Born Feb. 11, 1929 in Bradley County, Ark. a daughter of the …
Celester Brunson Marks

Mrs. Celester Brunson Marks, 91, of Pine Bluff passed Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014. Funeral service will be 10 am. Monday, Dec. 22, 2014 at First Assembly of God Church by …
Richard "Dick" Bumgardner

Richard "Dick" Bumgardner, 62, of Little Rock passed away Dec. 18, 2014 in Little Rock. He was born on May 24, 1952 in Tucumcari, N.M., he was the son of …
Arlene Burgess

Arlene Burgess, 95, died Dec. 13, 2014. Arrangements by Signature Funeral Services, 5359 Knight Arnold Road, Memphis, Tenn. 38115. (855) 546-0910. Visit www.signaturefuneralservices.com to share a memory of Arlene or …
Claudia Mae Campbell

CLAUDIA MAE CAMPBELL of Little Rock, born June 24, 1922, passed Dec. 13, 2014. Survived by nine children, Marjorie Moore, Lethed Whitmore, Bettye Forte, Claudette Parker, Lavonne Whitmore, Glenda Wilbon, …
Dexa Susan Williams Campbell

DEXA SUSAN WILLIAMS CAMPBELL, born March 24, 1933, went to be with her heavenly father on Dec. 18, 2014. Visitation is Monday, Dec. 22, 2014 at Griffin Leggett Healey and …
Rita Ann Coffman

Rita Ann Coffman, 64, of Lonoke passed away on Dec. 17, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Vada Castleberry; sister, Barbara Skinner; son, Billy Coffman …
Kathey Dean Coker

Kathey Dean Coker, 49, died Dec. 14, 2014. Arrangements by Signature Funeral Services, 5359 Knight Arnold Road, Memphis, Tenn. 38115. (855) 546-0910. Visit www.signaturefuneralservices.com to share a memory of Kathey …
Kimberly Renee Coley

We wish to announce the home going of KIMBERLY RENEE COLEY of Jacksonville, Ark. Kimberly was born on Sept. 7, 1986, in Oklahoma City, Okla. Passing peacefully in her sleep, …
Nelda Jean Corba

Nelda Jean Corba, 83, of Heber Springs, Ark., went to be with the Lord on Friday, Dec. 19, 2014. Jean's loving and caring nature never brought an ill word towards …
Mary Lou Cross

Stax recording artist Wendy Rene, 67, died Dec. 16, 2014. The singer and songwriter, real name Mary Cross, is survived by her husband, James E. Cross Jr., and their children, …
Jo Cravens Deal

Jo Cravens Deal, 84, of Bryant, formally of Fayetteville and Dallas, departed on her final journey on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014. Born Feb. 17, 1930 at Paris, Ark. to the …
Billy Wayne Dees

Billy Wayne Dees, 59, died Dec. 16, 2014. Arrangements by Signature Funeral Services, 5359 Knight Arnold Road, Memphis, TN 38115. (855) 546-0910. Visit www.signaturefuneralservices.com to share a memory of Billy …
Sydney Faye Pittman DuCharme

Mrs. Sydney Faye Pittman DuCharme, age 81, of Prescott, Ark. passed away Friday, Dec. 19, 2014 at Hillcrest Nursing and Rehab in Prescott. She was born March 9, 1933 in …
Rev. Jerry Dean Ebsen

REV. JERRY DEAN EBSEN, 71, of Mabelvale passed away Dec. 18, 2014. Born in Little Rock to Ervine and Thelma Mullenax Ebsen, he was a respiratory therapist at the Veterans …
Carol Maxine Robertson "Kitty" Edwards

Carol Maxine Robertson "Kitty" Edwards, age 67, of Detroit, Mich., formerly of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014. She leaves to cherish her memory husband, …
Larry Ellison Sr.

Elder LARRY ELLISON SR., 64, of Little Rock, departed this life on Dec. 16, 2014. Family Hour: Sunday, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Service: Monday, 11 a.m. both at Holy Temple Cathedral C.O.G.I.C., …
Terry Yvonne Ervin

Terry Yvonne Ervin, 59, died Dec. 15, 2014. Arrangements by Signature Funeral Services, 5359 Knight Arnold Road, Memphis, TN 38115. (855) 546-0910. Visit www.signaturefuneralservices.com to share a memory of Terry …
Jeffrey Alan Flynn

Jeffrey Alan Flynn, 57, died Dec. 20, 2014. Arrangements by Signature Funeral Services, 5359 Knight Arnold Road, Memphis, Tenn. 38115. (855) 546-0910. Visit www.signaturefuneralservices.com to share a memory of Jeffrey …
James F. Franz

James F. Franz, 81, of Mena passed away Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014 at his home. Funeral services will be Monday, Dec. 22, 2014 at 10 a.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel …
Lois Charleen Graves

LOIS CHARLEEN GRAVES of Little Rock, Ark. was born Jan. 15, 1929 in Prattsville, Ark. the daughter of the late Henry Clifton and Lois Iva Ray Moore. She was the …
Joetta B. Hamzy

JOETTA B. HAMZY, 85, of Little Rock died Dec. 19, 2014. Born March 16, 1929 in El Dorado, Ark., she was the daughter of Grover C. Boydston and Etta Anita …
James Larry Henson

James Larry Henson, Sr., 65, of Jonesboro, formally of Greenville, Tenn., passed away Thursday, Dec. 18 at the Flo and Phil Hospice House. His life will be celebrated by friends …
Ann Herron

ANN HERRON, 76, of Jacksonville passed away Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014. She was born Feb. 25, 1938 to the late Rev. Garner S. Autry Sr. and Mary Etta Hayes Autry. …
Debbie Dee Hersey

DEBBIE DEE HERSEY, 58, of Little Rock departed this life on Dec. 17, 2014. She was preceded in death by parents, Charlie and Emily Stricklen; sisters, Minnie Carolina Thomas, Alice …
Willye Holcomb

WILLYE THERESA GANN HOLCOMB, age 94, of Little Rock, departed this life to live in eternity with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Dec. 19, 2014 at her home in …
Linda "Dianne" Houston

Linda "Dianne" Houston, 64, of Searcy passed away Friday, Dec. 19, 2014. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22 at Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at …
Jerome D. Johnson

Jerome D. Johnson, the best country banker the state of Arkansas ever had. These words pretty much describe Mr. Johnson, who passed away on Dec. 18, 2014 at Southridge Assisted …
Allean Lee Jones

ALLEAN LEE JONES, 91, Little Rock, Ark. passed Dec.14, 2014. Survivors: nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services: Tuesday, Dec. 23, noon at Greater Archview Baptist Church, 1720 W. …
Degrant Jones

Degrant Jones, 64, of Stuttgart, Ark., passed Dec. 15, 2014. Memories left to loving family. Viewing Tuesday Dec. 23, 2014 10:30 a.m. at Superior Funeral Services with interment immediately following …
Joyce Marilyn (MacDonald) Jones

Joyce Marilyn (MacDonald) Jones, died. Survivors: Terry Jones, Linda (Jones) Rix, Carol E. (MacDonald) Pepin, two grandchildren, one great-grandson. No services are planned. Joyce's cremated remains will be interred in …
Carol Louise Kerr

CAROL LOUISE KERR, 81, of North Little Rock, Ark. left this world for a better place Sunday evening, Dec. 7, 2014. With nearly all of her immediate family at her …
Barbara J. Larson

Barbara J. Larson, 78, Hot Springs Village, died Dec. 19, 2014. Born Nov. 17, 1936 in Peoria, Ill. to Earl and Cora Mowder. Memorial service at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, …
Rhianna Marriott

Rhianna Marriott, 34, died Dec. 6, 2014. Arrangements by Signature Funeral Services, 5359 Knight Arnold Road, Memphis, Tenn. 38115. (855) 546-0910. Visit www.signaturefuneralservices.com to share a memory of Rhianna or …
Billy Dan Martin

Billy Dan Martin, 81, of Scranton, Ark. died Dec. 18, 2014 in Clarksville, Ark. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Dec. 21 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel-Paris. Service: 2 p.m. Dec. 22 at …
Franklin Ray Matchett

Franklin Ray Matchett, 66, of Star City, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m., Tuesday at Atkins First Free Will Baptist Church in Atkins. Visitation will be 6 until 8 p.m., …
Alleen R. Oberste

ALLEEN R. OBERSTE (MEMA), 87, of Little Rock, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on Friday, Dec. 19, 2014 surrounded by her family. Born in Little Rock …
Harold Gene Owen

Harold Gene Owen, 81, of the Griffith Springs Community died Saturday at his home. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at New Owen Cemetery at Griffith Springs. Visitation from 12 …
Katherine Ellen Page

Katherine Ellen Page, age 66, of Searcy, passed away Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014 in Little Rock. She was born April 13, 1948 to Jennings Roden Mahan and Versa Marie Scritchfield …
Shirley Parker Mask Smith

Shirley Parker Mask Smith passed away Thursday, Dec. 18. She was born Feb. 3, 1941. She is survived by her husband, Joe Smith; one son, Michael Mask. Funeral service is …
Joyce Anne Pitt

Joyce Anne Everette Pitt, 68, of Pine Bluff passed away Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born Aug. 8, 1946 in Lake Village, Ark., she was a …
Shirley Kuykendall Powell

SHIRLEY KUYKENDALL POWELL, 68, of North Little Rock passed away Friday, Dec. 19, 2014. She is survived by two sons, Michael (Paula) Powell and Jeffery (Kellie) Powell; five siblings, B.J. …
Lloyd Franklin Prater

LLOYD FRANKLIN PRATER, formerly of North Little Rock, Ark., passed away Dec. 18, 2014, in Springfield, Mo. He had been living in Springfield for the past 18 months under his …
Lillie Arnett Proctor

Lillie Arnett Proctor, 82, of Cabot went to be with the Lord Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014. She was a loving wife, devoted mother and giving to all in need. She …
Patricia Fern Reddell

Patricia Fern Norton Reddell, age 79, of Harrison passed away Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo. She was born Sept. 7, 1935 in Jasper, Ark. the …
Jessie James Robinson

Jessie James Robinson, 70, died Dec. 8, 2014. Arrangements by Signature Funeral Services, 5359 Knight Arnold Road, Memphis, Tenn. 38115. (855) 546-0910. Visit www.signaturefuneralservices.com to share a memory of Jessie …
Terry Wayne Rush

Terry Wayne Rush, 56, died Dec. 19. Funeral service: Monday, Dec. 22 at 10 a.m. at Howard Memorial Funeral Chapel. Burial: Combs Cemetery in Melbourne under the direction of Eddie's …
Ronnie Carl Sandine

Ronnie Carl Sandine, age 50, of Rowell, Ark. went to be with the Lord Friday, Dec. 19, at BCMC. Funeral service 1:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, Frazer's Chapel. Burial Prosperity …
Jenny Lee Shockey

Jenny Shockey, 34, of Haskell died Dec. 18. Survivors: father, Robert Blevins; mother, Darla Tiner; spouse, Justin Shockey; children, Jace, Jaxon and Elizabeth; brother, Joe Smothers; grandmother, Marilyn Barnes. Visitation: …
James "Bud" Shoemaker

James "Bud" Shoemaker, 82, died Dec. 19. Funeral service: Monday, Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. at Howard Memorial Funeral Chapel. Burial: Melbourne Cemetery under the direction of Eddie's Family Funeral …
Floyd E. Smith

Floyd E. Smith, 88, of Greenbrier passed away on Dec. 19, 2014. He was born on Sept. 28, 1926 in the community of Needs Creek, Ark. to the late James …
Johnny H. "The Breadman" Smith

Johnny H. "The Breadman" Smith, 75, of Batesville died Friday, Dec. 19, 2014 at Batesville. Memorial services will be held Monday, Dec. 22, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Qualls …
Ronald Dean Snow

Ronald Dean Snow, 74, of Fairfield Bay, Ark., passed away Dec. 19, 2014. He was a United States Air Force Veteran. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Clinton Funeral …
Harvey Wayne Sontag

HARVEY WAYNE SONTAG, 62, of Little Rock, passed away Dec. 15, 2014. Born in Little Rock to the late Dallas Wayne Sontag and Betty Jo Boyd Sontag, he was a …
Ermond "Eray" R. Stalnaker

ERMOND RAY "E.RAY" STALNAKER, 82, of Little Rock died Friday, Dec. 19, 2014. He was born to the late Clark and Margie Stalnaker at Poughkeepsie, Ark. on July 9, 1932. …
Leslie C. Sullivant

Leslie C. Sullivant, 51, of Grapevine, Ark. died Thursday. Leslie leaves behind the love of his life, Brenda Brixey and his sister, Marilyn (Keith) Brown; sons, Sidney Michael Sullivant, Jeffery …
Helen M. Tolbert

Minister Helen M. Tolbert, of Benton Harbor, Mich. departed this life on Dec. 18, 2014. She was preceded in death by parents, Albert Johnson and Rosie Mae Smith; sister, Lela …
Ruby Jean Toler

Ruby Jean Toler, age 90, of Malvern died Friday, Dec. 19, 2014. She was born on June 5, 1924 to the late Bruce Phillips and Rozilla Bailey Phillips. Reared and …
Billy Frank Tucker

Billy Frank Tucker Dec.13. Survivors:Sarah Lee, Bonita Cervelloni, Kathy Manners, Daniel Lee, Jennifer Lee Benjamin Lee. A celebration of life service will be held at the Sisco Chapel of Springdale …
Don VanVleet

Don VanVleet, 78, of Dardanelle, died Friday. Funeral service will be Monday, Dec. 22, 2 p.m. at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle. Burial: Birta Cemetery, Birta Visitation: Sunday, 6-8 p.m. Cornwell Chapel …
William Thomas Watson

William "Bill" Watson, age 58, of Alexander, passed away Dec. 19, 2014 at Little Rock. He was born on June 2, 1956 in Houston, Texas; he was the son of …
Leonard West

Leonard Alan West passed from this life 18 Dec. 2014 at Hospice Homecare in Little Rock, Ark. after a whirlwind illness that took him and his loved ones by storm. …
Robert M. Wetzler

ROBERT M. WETZLER, 73, of North Little Rock, passed away Dec. 19, 2014. He was born April 16, 1941 to the late Eugene M. and Reba Skinner Wetzler. He was …
Mistress Mackenzie Latrice Yancy

Mistress Mackenzie Latrice Yancey, daughter of Lavelle Hampton and Destiny Yancy, died Dec. 15, 2014. Arrangements by Signature Funeral Services, 5359 Knight Arnold Road, Memphis, Tenn. 38115. (855) 546-0910. Visit …
Nadine Young

Nadine Young, 88, died Friday. Survivors: daughters, Jean Mixon (Everett), Brinkley, Donna Barrett (Terry), West Memphis; four grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 1-2 p.m. Sunday at Fowler Funeral …

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