Obituaries

Obituaries for February 12, 2015

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    Wilda Jean Adams

    Wilda Jean Adams, 79 of Fayetteville, Ark. passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015 in Fayetteville. She was born September 28, 1935 in Fayetteville to Basil Loren Gann and Lutie Mae …

  • Edwin F. Arivett

    Edwin F. Arivett, age 84, of Kirby, died Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Services will be 2 p.m., Friday, in the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church with interment Ebenezer Cemetery under the …

  • Ora Frances Clark Arnold

    Ora Frances Clark Arnold, 80, of Malvern passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Visitation: Thursday, February 12, 2015, 6-8 p.m., Atkinson Chapel, Malvern, Ark. Services: Friday, February 13, 2015, …

  • Minnie Rose Ellen Williams Bennett

    Minnie Rose Ellen Williams Bennett, 92, of England, Arkansas, died Sunday, February 8th. Survivors, son, Jerry Bennett; daughters, Anna Faye Bennett Heisler, Ruby Delilah Bryant, and Patricia Sites; 15 grandchildren; …

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    Hazel Lou Biggs

    Hazel Lou Biggs, 80, a resident of Cane Hill, passed away peacefully at her home on February 10, 2015. She was born November 9, 1934 in Prairie Grove, the daughter …

  • M.P. Blackburn

    Service for M.P. Blackburn, 70, of Benton is 1 p.m., Thursday, Roller-Citizens. Visitation-Thursday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Burial-Sunset Memorial Park, West Helena. Survivors: wife, son, granddaughter, four siblings, other family. Services …

  • Morgan C. Bradley

    Morgan Carl Bradley, age 31, of Siloam Springs, passed away Friday, February 6, in Washington Regional Hospital. Mr. Bradley was born July 12th, 1983 in Gravette, Ark. to Roy and …

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    Flora "Totsy" Ellen Bradshaw

    Flora "Totsy" Ellen Bradshaw, 72, of Mabelvale, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015. She was born September 1, 1942 to the late Charlie Wilson and Mildred Cash Wilson in …

  • Charlene Yvonne Brandon

    Charlene Yvonne Brandon, 59, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away February 6, 2015. Charlene was born September 18, 1955 in Portsmith, VA to parents, Harold Butler and Mildred Hall. …

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    Sidney Elbert Brantley Sr.

    Sidney Elbert Brantley Sr., 79, of Dermott, Arkansas, passed away Friday, February 6, 2015 in Lake Village, Arkansas. He was born on April 23, 1935 in Lake Village, Ark. to …

  • Margaret Harley Phillips Burr

    Margaret Harley Phillips Burr, 76., of White Hall passed away Feb.9, 2015. Survivors daughter, daughter, Sarah (Bobby) Young; grandchildren, Terrie Holcomb, Kenneth Phillips, Michael (Tasha) Davis, Wendy (Mike) Emerson, Angie …

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    Ronald H. Byrd, Sr.

    Ronald H. Byrd, Sr., 72, of Sherwood, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015. He was born September 29, 1942 to Riley and Sadie Jane Byrd. He was an Engineer for …

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    George Caristianos

    George Caristianos, 94, of Hot Springs went home to be with the Lord on February 10, 2015. He was born January 7th, 1921. Loving survivors include his younger sister, Michae …

  • Pearlie Lucille Cooksey

    Pearlie Lucille Cooksey, 75, of Little Rock transitioned to her eternal home on February 8, 2015. She was born on February 3, 1940 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late …

  • Billye Ruth Davis

    Billye Ruth Davis, 89, passed away February 10, 2015 in Bella Vista. She was born May 1, 1925 in Weleetka, Oklahoma. Billye worked for The Pepsi Company for 15 years …

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    Eugene Harvey "Wimpy" DeBell

    Eugene Harvey "Wimpy" DeBell, 88, of North Little Rock died Monday, February 9th, 2015. He was born in Follett, Texas on December 13th, 1926 to the late John Harvey and …

  • Mary Kendall Dew

    Mary Kendall Dew, 88, of Star City died Tuesday. Funeral services are 3 p.m. Thursday at First Freewill Baptist Church with Bro. Tim Forman officiating. Visitation is 2-3 p.m. Thursday …

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    Martha Frances Duke

    Martha Frances Fowler Duke passed away peacefully at home on February 8, 2015 at the age of 72. She was born October 27, 1942 in Little Rock, Ark., to parents, …

  • Patrick Shepherd Dunlap

    Dr. Patrick Dunlap, 61, of Rogers passed away February 10, 2015. Funeral services 2 p.m. Saturday; February 14, 2015 at Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th, Rogers. Visitation: 6 …

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    Frances Ann Earl

    Frances Ann Earl, 64, of Morrilton, Arkansas succumbed to her long battle with several illnesses, Saturday, February 7, 2015 when she passed peacefully at a local hospital. She was born …

  • Kerry John Ellison

    Kerry John Ellison, 61, Ola died Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Visitation: Friday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the chapel. Memorial services will be held by his family at a …

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    Arthur Evans

    Arthur Evans, 63, Malvern, passed February 5, 2015. Survivors: wife, Ruthie Hunter Evans; sons, Perry McCauley, Jasper and Derrick Evans; eight grandchildren; sisters, Elsie Hamilton, Diana Langley, Sandra Gamble. Service …

  • Worley Ruell Ferguson

    Worley Ruell Ferguson, 98, of Hot Springs, Arkansas died Wednesday, February 11, 2015. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Thursday, February 12, 2015, at the Roller-Daniel Funeral Home Chapel in Searcy …

  • Charles Raymond Forst

    Charles Raymond Forst, 80, of Magazine died February 8, 2015. Rosary: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, February 12 Booneville Funeral Service Chapel, visitation to follow 6:30-8 p.m. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Friday, …

  • Johnny Mack Funderburg

    Johnny Mack Funderburg, age 83, of Monticello, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015 at the VA Hospital in Little Rock. He was born April 28, 1931 in Drew County to …

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    Elizabeth Corrine Garrison

    Elizabeth Corinne Garrison, of Sherwood, peacefully left this world to be with Jesus on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. We are comforted knowing that Libby is free from illness and reunited …

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    Mary Elizabeth Guest

    Mary Elizabeth Guest was born on Merrell Mountain in Alabama on May 29, 1928, next to the last of eleven children, to Robert Merrell and Gracie Holt Merrell. After moving …

  • Rickie Rene Hamer

    Rickie Rene Hamer, 54, passed away Feb. 11, 2015. Arrangements by Signature Funeral Services, 5359 Knight Arnold Road, Memphis, Tenn. 38115 (855) 546-0910. Visit www.signaturefuneralservices.com to share a memory of …

  • Helen Louise Hamilton

    Helen Louise Hamilton, 77, passed away Feb. 11, 2015. Arrangements by Signature Funeral Services, 5359 Knight Arnold Road, Memphis, Tenn. 38115 (855) 546-0910. Visit www.signaturefuneralservices.com to share a memory of …

  • Michele Rose Ann Helms-Lunsford

    Michele Rose Ann Helms-Lunsford, 44, formerly of Stuttgart, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015, at Baptist Health-Springhill. Michele was born Jan. 22, 1971, to Michael and Phyllis Karr Helms in Little …

  • Alberta Herring-Knowles

    Alberta Herring-Knowles, age 92, returned to her heavenly home on February 11, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Herring, daughter, Helen Lokey and a grandson Curtis …

  • Mildred LaRose Hicks

    Mildred LaRose Hicks, 83, of Maumelle, passed away February 11, 2015. She is survived by her children, Holly Elliff, Gail Getzen, David Hicks and Kitty Deal, and other relatives and …

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    Robert Edward Holmes

    Robert Edward Holmes, 71, of Jacksonville departed this life Monday, February 2, 2015. He is survived by a sister, Anita Davidson; three brothers, Elroy, Herman and Jerry Charles. Visitation will …

  • Lois R Hoover

    Lois R. Hoover, 97, of Mena, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2015 in Mena, Arkansas. Funeral services will be Saturday, February 14, 2015 at First Freewill Baptist Church in Mena. …

  • John Michael Horn

    John Michael Horn, 36, of Leslie died Sunday, January 18 in his home. Survivors: parents, "Goo" and Louise Horn, brother, "Sam", sister, Tammy Myatt, niece, Kristen, nephews, Jayson & Jared, …

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    Calvin Hughey

    Calvin Hughey of Benton, Ark., born May 2, 1946 passed February 4, 2015. Survived by sisters, Ann Gentry Jordan, Ola, Ark., Susie Greer, Brooklyn, Ark., Linda Judd, Joneboro, Ark., Barbara …

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    Billie "Juanita" Carruthers Jackson

    Billie "Juanita" Carruthers Jackson, 87, of Little Rock, died February 6, 2015 after a brief illness. She was born October 31, 1927, in Tyler, Texas to Etta Mann and William …

  • Bonnie Jo Jeffus

    Bonnie Jo Jeffus, 87 of Gentry, Arkansas died February 10, 2015 at Siloam Springs Nursing and Rehab, Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Born June 7, 1927 in Purcell, Oklahoma, she was the …

  • Kai Anthony Johnson

    Kai Anthony Johnson, 53, a United States Navy veteran, passed away January 29, 2015. Graveside services with Military Honors will be Friday, February 13 at 10 a.m. at the Arkansas …

  • Ruth Lias Kendall

    Ruth Kendall, age 80, of Augusta (retired Augusta school teacher), passed away Sunday. Survivors: son, Alan Kendall (Carolyn); daughter, Stephanie Pickett-Walker (Andre'); brother, Raymond Lias; grandson, Rev. Joshua Pickett (Janelta); …

  • Kenneth Anthony Kiersey

    Kenneth Anthony Kiersey, age 55, of Casa died Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at Perryville Nursing Center. Survivors include his father, Chester Kiersey of Casa. All arrangements are private. Arrangements are …

  • Mary Prudence Laymon

    Mary Prudence Laymon of Greenbrier died Tuesday, February 10th. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 11th at Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. …

  • Sharon Lee Logan

    Sharon Logan, age 67, of North Little Rock, passed away Feb. 4, 2015. Survivors include: two sons, a brother, two sisters, and three grandchildren. Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. …

  • Athen Alexander McClure

    Athen Alexander McClure, infant son of David and Brittany McClure, passed away February 4, 2015. He is survived by his parents, sisters, Lilly and Arabella. Chapel services by Ashby Funeral …

  • Frank McDowell

    Frank McDowell, 94, of Stuttgart passed February 9, 2015. Visitation: Friday, February 13, 2015 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Integrity Funeral Home, Stuttgart, Ark. Funeral: Saturday, February 14, 2015 11 a.m. First …

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    James Roy McFadden

    James Roy McFadden, 75, of North Little Rock, formerly of Cabot, Arkansas departed this life Sunday, February 8, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Sandra McFadden, three daughters, Katrina …

  • Mark Oliver Mooney

    Mark Oliver Mooney passed away February 5, 2015. Born November 13, 1952 in Wheatley, Arkansas. Survived by wife, Valerie; daughter, Anna Walker; brothers, Danny Mooney, Kenny Mooney; sister, Billie Ann …

  • Marvin Curtis Moore

    Marvin Curtis Moore, 68, resident of Hudson, Florida, died February 2, 2015. Visitation: 12 to 1:30 p.m. Friday at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home, McCrory followed by the funeral and interment at …

  • Jackie Wayne Owens

    Jackie Wayne Owens, age 72, of Monticello, Ark., died Tuesday February 10, at his home. Funeral service 1:30 p.m. Saturday February 14, at Frazer's Chapel. Burial Oakland Cemetery, Warren, Ark., …

  • Lillie Peevey

    Lillie Peevey, (80), of Wynne died Tuesday. Survivors include, two sons: Cecil Peevey Jr., Clay Peevey, one daughter: Vicki Cothren, one sister, six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services are …

  • Dennis Virgil Pemberton

    Dennis Pemberton (87) died Monday. Survivors include his wife: Marian, one son: Randy Pemberton, one daughter: Tanya Roe, one sister: Lois Thomas, four grandchildren. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at …

  • Verlene Elion Poston

    Verlene Elion Poston, 59, passed away Feb. 5, 2015. Arrangements by Signature Funeral Services, 5359 Knight Arnold Road, Memphis, Tenn. 38115 (855) 546-0910. Visit www.signaturefuneralservices.com to share a memory of …

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    Frances Rector

    Frances Mary Rector, born December 14, 1926 in Morgan City, Louisiana went to be with the Lord on February 9, 2015. Frances was preceded in death by her parents, Frank …

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    Lloyd Albert Reihman

    Lloyd Albert Reihman, 83, of Rogers, Arkansas died February 7, 2015 at Circle of Life Legacy Village in Bentonville, Arkansas. He was born June 22, 1931 in Amana, Iowa to …

  • Christine E. Roman

    Christine Roman, 62, of Little Rock, passed away February 10, 2015. She is survived by a daughter, Kimberly; sister, Mary Ann Pinkins of New York and niece, Michelle Baquerizo. Christine …

  • Bertha Sams

    Funeral for Bertha Sams, 87, Emmet, 2 p.m., Friday, February 13, 2015 at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home. Rev. Jim Teeter and Rev. Jerry Westmoreland will officiate. Burial, Midway Cemetery, Prescott, Arkansas. …

  • Randy Schafer

    Randy Schafer, 64, of Lonoke, beloved husband, daddy, and Pop-Pop, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. He was born April 9, 1950 to Melvin and Judy Schafer of …

  • Roberta Ruth Seals

    Roberta Ruth Seals 80 of Bentonville passed away February 3, 2015 in Bentonville. She was born December 6, 1934 in Stockdale, Nebraska the daughter of Irvin and Velma Hand Johnson. …

  • Juanita "Nita" Smith

    Juanita Smith, 80, of Bauxite passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015. She was born September 10, 1934 in Hot Springs. Visitation: Friday, February 13th, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Smith …

  • Steven Wayne Sooter

    Steven Sooter, age 48, of Crossett, Ark. passed away February 10, 2015. Funeral services at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2015 at Jones Funeral Home Chapel. Interment at Crossroads …

  • Betty Gail Spears

    Mrs. Betty Gail Coats Spears passed into the arms of our Lord on February 6, 2015 after a brief battle with cancer, which she faced gracefully. She was born February …

  • Gerald Harold Stephens

    Gerald Harold "Steve" Stephens, age 83, died at St. Vincent Hospital, in Little Rock, Arkansas, on Monday, February 9, 2015. The cause was chronic pulmonary disease. Gerald was born October …

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    Carl Emerson Steward

    Carl Emerson Steward, 82, of Bald Knob, died Tuesday, February 10, 2015 in Searcy. He was March 2, 1932 in Bald Knob a son of the late Murrell and Lillian …

  • Robert Vernon Sullenger

    Robert Vernon Sullenger Sr., 85, of Little Rock passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2015, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 16, 1929 in East St. Louis, Illinois. …

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    Floyd Teasley

    Floyd Teasley of College Station, born Oct. 14, 1927 passed February 2, 2015. Survived by host of grandchildren. Family Hour: Friday, February 13, 2015, 6-7 p.m., Gunn Funeral Home. Services …

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    Karen Wolfe

    Karen Wolfe, age 63, of Springdale, died February 10, 2015, in Springdale. She was born January 30, 1951, in Lafayette, Indiana, the daughter of Darrell and Welda Sohl Winters. She …

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    Richard L. Workman

    Richard L. Workman, 92 of England, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. He was born in England, Arkansas on June 13, 1922 to William …

  • Tandra Lee Young

    Tandra Lee Young, 52, passed away Feb. 11, 2015. Arrangements by Signature Funeral Services, 5359 Knight Arnold Road, Memphis, Tenn. 38115 (855) 546-0910. Visit www.signaturefuneralservices.com to share a memory of …

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