Obituaries

Obituaries for December 20, 2015

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    Donald E. Abbott

    Donald E. Abbott, 63, of Austin, passed away Dec. 18, 2015. He was born Nov. 1, 1952 in Akron, Ohio to Kenneth and Emma (Lord) Abbott. Donald was a veteran …

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    Obong Godwin Okon Ufia Akpan Ekanem

    OBONG GODWIN OKON UFIA AKPAN EKANEM, 60, of Little Rock, Ark., passed Dec. 10, 2015. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, 11 a.m. at Wesley Chapel …

  • Ruby Allen

    Ruby Allen, 90, of Pine Bluff, passed away Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015, at Baptist Health Medical Center. Mrs. Allen was born Dec. 11, 1925, in Pottsville, Ark. to the late …

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    Roberta M Anderson

    Roberta "Bertie" Marguerite Anderson, 97, of Clinton, Ark. passed away peacefully at her home Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015. She was born Jan. 22, 1918 in New Sharon, Iowa to Forrest …

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    Elizabeth 'Cissy' Bailey

    Elizabeth Cissy Bailey, 82, of Batesville, died Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015 at Wood-Lawn Heights Nursing Home. She was born in Pine Bluff, Ark. on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 1933 to Joe …

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    Edmund Banaszak

    EDMUND BANASZAK, 95, of North Little Rock passed away Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015. He was born Nov. 15, 1920 in Marche, Ark. to Edward and Antonia Gubanski Banaszak. He was …

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    Richard Bean

    Richard Bean, 63, of Edgemont, Ark. passed away Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015. He was born Oct. 8, 1952 in Missouri to Ray and Lucy Bean. He was a character, a …

  • Norman "Skip" Beaton

    Norman "Skip" Beaton, 65, of Fayetteville, died unexpectedly on Nov. 25, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Karen McDonald Beaton, his daughter, Kelly Kathleen Beaton, and his brother, Richard …

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    Eunice McGee Berry

    EUNICE MCGEE BERRY, 77 of North Little Rock passed Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015. Visitation services: Monday, December 21, at 7 p.m. Funeral services: Tuesday, December 22 at 1 p.m. Both …

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    Jim Blessing

    Jim Blessing, of Overland Park, Kan., passed on Dec. 8, 2015 in Overland Park at the age of 84. He was born May 17, 1931 in Little Rock, Ark. He …

  • Betsy Hughes Borchert

    BETSY HUGHES BORCHERT, of Little Rock, passed away Dec. 13, 2015. A celebration of Betsy's life will be held at Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock on …

  • James Bryan Bowen

    JAMES (JIM) BRYAN BOWEN, 79, of Jacksonville, Ark. was born Aug. 15, 1936 in Tuckerman, Ark. to Willard Woodson Bowen and Ina Ann Berry Bowen. God welcomed Jim home on …

  • Marilyn J. Bragg-Lee

    Marilyn J. Bragg-Lee 69, of Benton passed away Dec. 15, 2015, with her family by her side. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Dial and Dudley Funeral Home. …

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    James M. Breshears

    James M. Breshears, 54, of Hot Springs, Ark., passed away Dec. 11, 2015. He was born April 1, 1961, in Hot Springs to the late Franklin Monroe and Audrey (Ray) …

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    Ether Lue Logan Bruce

    ETHER LUE LOGAN BRUCE, an amazing God fearing woman born on Oct. 15, 1933 (82), died Dec. 15, 2015 in her home. She was the youngest child of four children. …

  • Thumbnail of Mabel Elizabeth "Betty" Bush

    Mabel Elizabeth "Betty" Bush

    On Dec. 16, 2015, MABEL ELIZABETH "BETTY" BUSH, of Little Rock, left this world to be with our Lord. Betty was born in Tulsa, Okla. on Feb. 19, 1930. She …

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    Dr. Susan Kipling Caldwell

    Dr. Susan Kipling Caldwell, 52, of Springfield, Mo. left this life for a much better one at Circle of Life Legacy Village Hospice in Bentonville, Ark. on Wednesday, Dec. 16, …

  • Dorothy "Dit" Campbell

    DOROTHY "DIT" CAMPBELL, 90, of Little Rock, Ark. went to be with the Lord on Dec. 16, 2015. She was born June 20, 1925 in Batesville, Ark. to the late …

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    Harry G. Canham

    COL. HARRY G. CANHAM, USAF (RET.) claimed his heavenly wings Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015. Harry was born Sept. 3, 1920 in Wataga, Knox County, Ill. to parents Albert and Opal …

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    Peggy Delores Cash

    PEGGY DELORES CASH, 64, of North Little Rock, died December 14. She leaves memories with her children: Sharmin (Billy) Moody and Millie (John) Goins; five grandchildren; brothers: Sterling (Leo), Billy …

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    Bobby Joe Chaffin

    BOBBY JOE CHAFFIN, 72, of Sherwood passed away Dec. 16, 2015. He was born Dec. 18, 1942 in Magnolia to William Frank Chaffin Jr. and Sybil Chaffin. Bobby was preceded …

  • Neal Ronald Cress

    Neal Ronald Cress, 82, died Friday. Survivors are sons, Randy Cress of Stuttgart and Mark Cress of Little Rock; brother, Richard Cress of Fort Smith; sisters, Pat Branson of Cave …

  • Agnes Crookham

    Agnes Crookham, 84, of Benton, Ark. Funeral service will be 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015, at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, (501) 778-7100. Visitation: 4-6 p.m., Monday at the funeral home. …

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    Martha Moreland Dewbre-Ryan

    MARTHA MORELAND DEWBRE-RYAN, resident of Fox Ridge Assisted Living in North Little Rock, Ark., passed away on Dec. 18, 2015 at the age of 84. Martha is predeceased by her …

  • Louis Terrell Earnest

    Louis Terrell Earnest, 91, of Tinsman, died Friday. Visitation will be Monday, 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Graveside services will be 11:30 a.m., Monday …

  • James Roy Eason

    Mr. James Roy Eason, 91, of Jonesboro, passed away Friday, Dec. 18, 2015. Mr. Eason was born in Jonesboro, Oct. 30, 1924. The funeral service will be Sunday 3 p.m. …

  • Danyelle Easterly

    DANYELLE EASTERLY, age 30, passed away Dec. 17, 2015. She was born April 17, 1985 in Jacksonville, Ark. She is preceded in death by her mother. She is survived by …

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    Anna Lois Edens

    Anna Lois Edens, of Benton, Ark., passed away Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015, one week shy of her 85th birthday. She was born in Leachville, Ark. on Dec. 24, 1930, one …

  • Kenneth Wayne Flethcher

    Kenneth Wayne Fletcher, of Hensley, died on Dec. 18, 2015. A service will be Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015 at 3 p.m. at Oak Park Baptist Church in Little Rock. Visitation …

  • Thumbnail of Lester  Friedlund

    Lester Friedlund

    Lester Friedlund, 94, of Conway, went to be with the Lord Dec. 18, 2015. He was born Oct. 8, 1921 in Chicago Ill. to Ernest and Edith Friedlund. Lester was …

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    Charles Franklin Garrett

    Charles Franklin Garrett, 76, of Siloam Springs, Ark., died Dec. 16, 2015, at Circle of Life Hospice, Springdale, Ark. Born June 24, 1939, in Siloam Springs, Ark., he was the …

  • John Randall Gramling

    John Randall Gramling, born June 3, 1950, died on Dec. 18, 2015. "Johnny" was one of four children of J.S. and Sarah Gramling born in Rogers, Ark.: Johnnie Sue, John …

  • Rod Cameron Haggard

    Rod Cameron Haggard, 62, of Pettigrew, died Dec. 7, 2015. Born April 12, 1953 at Ann Arbor, Mich., the son of Donald Lee and Pat Haggard. He was a computer …

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    Olivia Jean Harness

    Olivia Jean Harness, known as "Jean," was born on June 20, 1932, and grew up in Clinton, Ark. She was valedictorian of her high school graduating class and received her …

  • Dailey Geneva Harp

    Dailey Geneva Harp, a resident of Grandview, Ark., was born April 17, 1924 in Champlin, Ark., a daughter of Fred L. and Arizona (Skates) Doss. She departed this life Thursday, …

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    Billy Charles Holiman

    Heaven gained another cowboy with wings, Billy Charles Holiman, age 58, of Benton passed away Friday Dec. 18, 2015. He was born Aug. 19, 1957 in Benton. Billy was a …

  • Thumbnail of Laverta M. Hubbard

    Laverta M. Hubbard

    Laverta M. Hubbard, of Winters, Texas, received her wings Dec. 16, 2015 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene surrounded by Family. A memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. …

  • Thumbnail of Jayne Granoff Jackson

    Jayne Granoff Jackson

    JAYNE GRANOFF JACKSON, age 70 of Little Rock, Ark. passed away on Dec. 17, 2015. She was born the only child of the late Edward M. Granoff and Verna Hackman …

  • Archie Lee Jenkins

    Archie Lee Jenkins, age 89, of Crossett, Ark., died Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015. Funeral will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Dec. 21, 2015 at Beulahland Assembly of God Church. …

  • Carlton Johnson

    CARLTON L. JOHNSON, 60, of Little Rock, Ark., passed on Oct. 31 , 2015. His memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, 2 p.m., at Premier Funeral Home, …

  • Nora "Momma Johnson" Johnson

    Nora "Momma Johnson" Johnson, 80, died Saturday. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Monday at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in McGehee, Ark. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday at …

  • William "Bill" Johnson

    William "Bill" Johnson, 53, of Ward, Ark. died Friday, Dec. 18, 2015. Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, December 20th at Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at …

  • Mordecai Jessie Marlin

    Mordecai Jessie Marlin, 83, of Cave City, died Friday, Dec. 18, 2015. Funeral services, Monday, Dec. 21, 2015 at 10 a.m. at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Cave …

  • Patricia Ann Martin

    Patricia Ann Martin, 74, of Cabot, passed away in her sleep Dec. 19, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Keith Martin; sons, Michael Martin and wife, Michelle of Pittsburg, …

  • Edith Sue McClellan

    Edith Sue McClellan, age 82, of the Macedonia community near New Edinburg went to be with the Lord, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015. Graveside services are 2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 21, …

  • Thumbnail of Joseph  H.  Miller, Esq.

    Joseph H. Miller, Esq.

    Joseph H. Miller, Esq., 85, of Monroe, La. passed away peacefully Monday. He was a U.S. Army veteran and attended Talladega College, Talladega, Ala. He received his Juris Doctorate Degree …

  • Bobbie Jean Mitchell

    Bobbie Mitchell, 63, of Pine Bluff, passed Dec. 13, 2015. Funeral Services will be held Sunday Dec. 20, 2015 at, New Salem MBC in Pastoria at 1:30 p.m., by Brown …

  • Alan Michael Moix

    Alan Michael Moix passed away suddenly Dec. 15, 2015. He was the loving husband of Sandy Burns Moix for 32 years and the proud father of Shawn and Cory Moix. …

  • Randy Ray Morrison

    RANDY RAY MORRISON, 64, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away Dec. 18, 2015 after a courageous battle with diabetes. He was born June 10, 1951 to the late Russell and …

  • Bradley James Paul

    Bradley James Paul, 67, of Apopka, Fla., passed away at home on Dec. 11, 2015, after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Leslie Paul, and …

  • Thumbnail of Edward  L Pray

    Edward L Pray

    Edward L Pray, 67, of Springdale, passed away on Dec. 16, 2015 in Fayetteville. Edward was born on Aug. 5, 1948 in Holyoke, Mass. to Paul and Marilee Klugh Pray. …

  • Jessie Lee Reeves

    Jessie Lee Reeves, 81, died Dec. 18, 2015. Daughter of the late Clarence and Duda (Higgs) Lackey. Retired Skill Corporation Machine Operator. Survivors: sons, Robert Lee (Bernice) Reeves and Jerald …

  • Thumbnail of James C. Ross

    James C. Ross

    JAMES C. ROSS, age 81, of Jacksonville passed away on Dec. 18, 2015. He was born Jan. 25, 1934 to the late Claude and Minnie Bell Ross. In addition to …

  • Thumbnail of Ruth  Ann Roughton

    Ruth Ann Roughton

    Ruth Ann Roughton, 72, of Pineville passed away Friday, Dec. 18, 2015 in Bentonville. Funeral service 10 a.m. Wednesday at Harbor of Praise Church. Interment in the Oaks Cemetery. Visitation …

  • Thumbnail of Bonnie Anthony Routon

    Bonnie Anthony Routon

    Bonnie Anthony Routon, 85, a resident of Hope for most of her life, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, Dec. 17, after a lengthy battle with cancer. A lifelong Methodist, …

  • Thumbnail of Charles "Sonny"  Russell

    Charles "Sonny" Russell

    CHARLES "SONNY" RUSSELL, 72, of Little Rock, went to meet the Lord on Friday, Dec. 18, 2015. He was born Aug. 1, 1943 in North Little Rock to Charles and …

  • Birtha Angie Sanders

    Birtha "Angie" Sanders, 62, of Benton passed away Dec. 17, 2015. Service will be Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015 at 10 a.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home. Visitation will be …

  • Thumbnail of Donna J. Seller

    Donna J. Seller

    DONNA J. SELLERS, 68, of Jacksonville, passed away Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015. She was born Jan. 4, 1947 to Carthel Olan and Goldie Thompson. Donna's life was a fulfillment of …

  • Leon Shipman

    Leon Shipman, 76, of Mountain View, passed away Dec. 18, 2015. Survivors are his wife , Carolyn; daughter, DeAnna; two grandsons, Tyler and Michael. Visitation will be 2-5 p.m., Sunday, …

  • Daisy E. Smith

    Mrs. Daisy E. Smith, age 83 of Alexander, Ark. passed away Dec. 14, 2015. There will be no visitation. Funeral service: 11 a.m., Dec. 21, 2015 at Brazzel/Cornish Chapel. Burial …

  • Thumbnail of Charles "Gary" Standridge

    Charles "Gary" Standridge

    Charles "Gary" Standridge, 77, of Rogers, Ark., passed away on Friday, Dec. 18, 2015, at Mercy Hospital in Rogers. He was born Feb. 22, 1938, to Clyde and Juanita Atkins …

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    J.D. Tackett

    Rev. J.D. Tackett, 80, of Fayetteville, left this life for his eternal home on Dec. 16, 2015 in Fayetteville. He was born Nov. 28, 1935 in Fayetteville to Ollie and …

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    Deola Terry

    Deola Terry, 76, of England, Ark., passed Dec. 16, 2015. Loving memories left to children: Judge Terry, Gregory Terry, Reginald Terry, Roshawn Terry, Quinton Terry, Charlotte Hawkins, Carolyn McGhee, Pamela …

  • Catherine Walker

    Catherine Walker, 91, of Blue Springs, Miss. died Friday. Survivors are daughters: Dale Letson, Carolyn Lester from Mississippi, Patsy Hooper from Tennessee; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation is 10:00, …

  • Pam Walker

    PAM WALKER, 56, passed away Dec. 17, 2015. Visitation is today, Sunday, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Services …

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    Robert E. Watson

    Robert E. Watson, age 83, passed away Dec. 13, 2015, in Lake Mary, Fla. He was born in Tuckerman, Ark., on July 26, 1932. He retired after a long career …

  • Thumbnail of William A. (Bill) Watson

    William A. (Bill) Watson

    William A. (Bill) Watson, 84, of Springdale passed away Dec. 18, 2015 at his home. He was born Sept. 24, 1931 in Swain, Ark. the son of William F and …

  • Mary White

    Mary White, 77, of Blytheville, widow of Ben McArthur White, died Dec. 18, 2015 in Kennett, Mo. Children, Carl "Reggie" McCarn, Jana Lynn Thomas; grandchildren: Billie Jean Middleton, Lauren Martin, …

  • Thumbnail of Noel Hershel Whorton

    Noel Hershel Whorton

    NOEL HERSCHEL WHORTON, 65, of North Little Rock, passed away Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015 at his home. He was born July 7, 1950 to L.D. and Mary Helen Martin Whorton …

  • Barbara Jane Woodard

    Barbara Jane Woodard, 74, of Lincoln, died Saturday, Dec. 19 2015 at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville. She was born Aug. 17, 1941 in Mize, Miss. to Auzy Dee …

  • Bobby Wooten

    Bobby Wooten, age 63, of Springfield, Ark., passed away Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015. Funeral services: 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 22 at Harris Chapel. Burial: Kilgore Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home …

  • Thumbnail of William (Bill) H. Worrell

    William (Bill) H. Worrell

    William (Bill) H. Worrell of Medford, Ore., passed away at the age of 96 on Friday Nov. 6, 2015. William was born and raised in the Little Rock, Ark. area …

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    Garlen Ewing Yell

    Garlen Ewing Yell, 83, a resident of Prairie Grove, passed away Dec. 17, 2015, at his home. He was born Oct. 12, 1932, in Hogeye, the son of Ernest Noble …

  • Larry Thomas Young

    Larry Thomas Young, 61, of West Memphis, Ark. died Friday Dec. 18, 2015 at Willow Bend Nursing Home in Marion, Ark. Visitation will be held at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in …

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