Obituaries

Obituaries for July 12, 2015

  • Laura Fay (Peel) Raspberry

    Laura Fay (Peel) Rasberry, 86, finished this life on July 10, 2015 and now, whole and healthy, is rejoicing with our Savior. Born March 26, 1929 in Clinton, Ark. to …

  • Ione Elizabeth Beasley Avant

    Ione Elizabeth Beasley Avant, 96, of Hampton, died Saturday. Visitation will be Monday, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Hampton. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., …

  • Donald E. Bailey

    Donald E. Bailey, 92, of Malvern, died Thursday, 7/9/15. Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday, 7/13/15, J.A. Funk Funeral Home. Interment: Clear Creek Cemetery. Visitation: 1-2 p.m. Monday. Survivors: sons, Larry Bailey …

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    Glen Kirkwood Bell

    GLEN KIRKWOOD BELL, 72, of North Little Rock, Ark., passed away Monday, July 6, 2015. Glen is survived by a loving family which includes siblings, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and …

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    Charles Edward Bennett

    CHARLES EDWARD BENNETT, of Little Rock, passed away July 11, 2015. He was born March 5, 1929 in Little Rock to Jim and Delphia Bennett. He was preceded in death …

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    Hilda Nell Bettis

    HILDA NELL BETTIS, age 93, of North Little Rock, went to be with the Lord on July 10, 2015 at Little Rock. She was born July 30, 1921 in Fairbanks, …

  • Ernest Wayne Bowen

    Ernest Wayne Bowen, 82, of Huntsville, Ark., died July 10, 2015. Survivors: daughters, Marsha Williams and Glenna (Terry) Dotson; brother, Gerald Dean Bowen; three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services 10 …

  • Jane Richart Brown

    A memorial service celebrating the life of Jane Richart Brown will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, July 26, 2015, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 224 N. East Avenue, Fayetteville, …

  • Florence Elsey Carpenter

    Florence Elsey Carpenter, 95, of Huntsville, died July 7,2015. She was born July 4, 1920 at San Francisco, Calif. She was a retired Christian missionary. Survivors: special friends, Robert and …

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    Kathleen Jean Wills Chandler

    Kathleen Jean Wills Chandler of Memphis, Tenn., passed away in her sleep early in the morning of July 8, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by …

  • Matt Beaver Cheatham

    Matt Beaver Cheatham was born Sept. 29, 1935 in Helena, Ark. He is predeceased by his parents, John and Edna Cheatham; sister, Jo Edd Cheatham; and brother, John Cheatham. Matt …

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    Joseph W. Cogshell, Jr.

    JOSEPH W. COGSHELL, JR., 77, North Little Rock, passed away peacefully at home on July 9. He was preceded in death by parents, Joseph, Sr. and Annie B. Cogshell; brother, …

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    Bob Cook

    Bob Cook was born as Robert Norman Cook on Feb. 18, 1958 in Alexandria, La. Shortly thereafter, the family moved to Heber Springs, Ark. where they stayed 'till Bobby's dad, …

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    Uriah Danny Davis

    Uriah Danny Davis, 39, of Centerton, Ark., passed away at his home, Wednesday, July 8, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Dec. 29, 1975 in Ardmore, Okla. …

  • Myra Byassee DeGinther

    MYRA BYASSEE DEGINTHER of Little Rock passed away Friday July 10, 2015. She was born March 27, 1926 to J.E. and Mattie Agee Byassee in Maury City, Tenn. and grew …

  • Dorothy "Nannie" Dorris

    Dorothy "Nannie" Dorris, 82, of White Hall, passed away July 10, 2015. Survivors: daughters, Diane Campbell and Linda Pace; sons, Doug Dorris Jr. and Randy Dorris; brother, Bobby Joe Hankins; …

  • Allen Carter Duggar

    Allen Carter Duggar, 68, Springdale, died June 28, 2015. He was a US Navy Veteran. Allen is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Millie Carter Duggar. He is …

  • Cecil Wilbur Elledge

    Cecil Wilbur Elledge Jr., 76, of Searcy, died July 5, 2015. Visitation is 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 14 until the funeral hour at 11 a.m., at Kensett First Baptist Church. …

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    Allen Dean Estes

    ALLEN DEAN ESTES was born July 7, 1976 in Abilene, Texas and passed away on July 4, 2015 in Long Beach, Calif. He lived in Abilene, Texas; Fayetteville, N.C.; Jacksonville, …

  • Brenda Johns Forrest

    Brenda Johns Forrest, 62, of Monticello, died Friday, July 10, 2015 at Drew Memorial Hospital. She was born April 4, 1953. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, July 13 …

  • Russell Leon French

    Russell Leon French, 82, of Beebe died Friday, July 10, 2015. He was born June 13, 1933 in Blytheville to the late Arlie and Ethel Gee French. Mr. French served …

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    Leo Anthony Frost Jr.

    Leo Anthony Frost Jr., 66, of Bentonville died Friday, July 10 at his home. He was born Jan. 22, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio to Leo Anthony Frost Sr. and Catherine …

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    Chrystal Oliva Gray

    CHRYSTAL OLIVIA GRAY, 60, of Little Rock, Ark., transitioned on July 7, 2015. Awaiting her arrival: parents, John L. Gray ad Velma Jean Percy Gray Warren; brother, Robert Wayne Gray. …

  • Ted Harrison, Jr.

    Ted Harrison, Jr., 76, of Hughes, Ark., passed away Friday, July 10, 2015 in Memphis, Tenn. He was born on Nov. 1, 1938 in Jonesboro, Ark. to the late Edgar …

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    Leon Hawkison Jr.

    LEON HAWKISON JR., 41, of Sherwood, Ark. transitioned on July 8, 2015. Awaiting his arrival: brother, Cedrick Hawkins; grandparents, Albert Gaddy Sr., Evelyn Wesley. He will be dearly missed by; …

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    Kelly Allyn Hennessy

    MS. KELLY ALLYN HENNESSY, of Little Rock, died Saturday, June 27 after a long and valiant battle with heart disease. Born in Goshen, N.Y. on June 25, 1963 to parents, …

  • Charles Leon Hewitt

    Charles Leon Hewitt, 64, of Springdale, Ark. passed away Monday, July 6, 2015 at the Maples in Springdale, Ark. Charles was born on July 7, 1950 in Fairfield, Iowa, a …

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    Louise A. Harwell Bowen Horan

    Louise A. Harwell Bowen Horan, 95, of Henderson, Nev., left her earthly home on June 28, 2015, to go to her heavenly home. She was born Jan. 31, 1920, in …

  • Lou Etta Jackson

    Mrs. Lou Etta Jackson, 95, of Hope, Ark. died Saturday, July 11, 2015 in Hope, Ark. Visitation, Monday, July 13, 2015 between 6 p.m.–8 p.m. at Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home, Hope, …

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    Jim Keenan

    Jim Keenan, a long time resident of Palm Beach, died on July 4, at MorseLife in West Palm Beach. He was 82. Born April 16, 1933 in Sugar City, Colo. …

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    Jim Keenan

    Jim Keenan, a long time resident of Palm Beach, died on July 4, at MorseLife in West Palm Beach. He was 82. Born April 16, 1933 in Sugar City, Colo. …

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    Tanner Ray Killough

    Tanner Ray Killough, 17, of Conway went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 4, 2015. He was born Oct. 23, 1997 in Conway, Ark. to Josh …

  • Linda Faye Young Knight

    Linda Faye Young Knight, 62, of New Edinburg, died Friday. Survivors: husband, Donnie Knight of New Edinburg; son, Jason Knight of New Edinburg; daughter, Teresa Barnes of Kingsland; sister, Loretta …

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    John Floyd Lawson

    John Floyd Lawson, 90, passed away on July 10, 2015 in Rogers. He was born on Feb. 18, 1925 in Rogers to the late Burks F. and Bertha (George) Lawson. …

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    Mary Ruth McCourt Love Thomas

    MARY RUTH MCCOURT LOVE THOMAS, 85, passed on July 7, 2015. Mary lived in Lake City for 42 years and Little Rock for three years. Mary was a homemaker and …

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    Connie Gayle McKnight Sutterfield

    Connie Gayle McKnight Sutterfield, 64, of Plumerville, passed away Friday, July 10, 2015. Funeral services: 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 14 at Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church. Burial: Mt. Pleasant Cemetery …

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    David Moorman

    DAVID MOORMAN, 66, of North Little Rock, passed away July 9, 2015. Born in Prescott, Ark. to Lemuel and Betty Hardin Moorman, he was a member of Calvary Church of …

  • Harry Kenneth "Ken" Oholendt

    HARRY KENNETH "KEN" OHOLENDT, 64, of North Little Rock, passed away June 29, 2015. Services will be held on Friday, July 17 at 11 a.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, …

  • Myrtle M. Parks

    Myrtle M. Parks, 93, of Russellville, died Wednesday. Funeral service is at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 16, 2015, at Grace Chapel Trinity Pentecostal Church with burial in Bryant's Cove Cemetery, …

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    Bruce Wardell Pennington

    Wardell Bruce Pennington, 93, died Friday afternoon, July 10, at UAMS in Little Rock. Wardell (or "Poppy," "Pop," or "Hoss") was born in Newport, Ark. on Aug. 27, 1922, the …

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    Paul Edward Poff Jr.

    Born December 7, 1957 PAUL EDWARD POFF JR. of North Little Rock, Ark. peacefully passed away in his sleep in the early morning of July 8, 2015 after a two …

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    Frank W. Rhea

    Colonel Frank W. Rhea died at home Dec. 12, 2014, in Arvada, Colo. He was 91 years old. Col. Rhea was a Waldo native, born April 10, 1923, the youngest …

  • Lyne Marie Riffle Wayne

    Lyne Marie Riffle Wayne, 65, died July 9. Survivors include husband Steve Randolph Wayne and daughter Sara (Billy Jr.) Hobbs. In lieu of flowers, donations to Inky Vicenti to honor …

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    Harold Lee Ringgold

    HAROLD LEE RINGGOLD, 68, of Little Rock, passed away Friday July 3, 2015. He was a retired salesman for the food industry and a Vietnam veteran serving in the United …

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    James Howard Roberts

    JAMES H. ROBERTS passed away July 10, 2015 at Arkansas Hospice in Little Rock, Ark. after a battle with cancer. He passed easily and is at eternal peace. He loved …

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    Gordon "Bud" Simpson

    Gordon "Bud" Simpson of Houston, Ark., born Aug. 23, 1928, died July 10, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents Kelly & Lois Simpson, Edna & James Staples …

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    Hoy Barksdale "Speedy" Speer

    Hoy Barksdale "Speedy" Speer, 96, of Stuttgart, passed away Friday, July 10, 2015 at Crestpark in Stuttgart. Mr. Speer was born Sept. 8, 1918 in Tandy, Miss. to James Walter …

  • Patricia Anna Straessle

    PATRICIA STRAESSLE, 63, of Little Rock, Ark. died July 10, 2015. She was born July 16, 2015 in Manchester, N.H. Survivors include sons, Romeo Rondeau III, Daniel Rondeau; mother, Marian …

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    Bernard "Bernie" Suding

    Bernard "Bernie" Suding, age 73, passed away peacefully at the Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville, Ark., on July 2, 2015. Bernie leaves behind his partner of 9 years, Shirley …

  • Ruth L. "Connie" Tallaksen

    Ruth L. "Connie" Tallaksen, 80, of Bella Vista died Saturday, July 4, 2015 at Highlands Health Care in Bella Vista, Ark. She was born May 29, 1935 in Chicago, Ill. …

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    Sylvia Osborne Temple

    SYLVIA OSBORNE TEMPLE, 72, of North Little Rock; formerly of Brinkley, Ark. passed away Thursday July 9, 2015. Affectionately know by her family as "Sudie;" was born Nov. 26, 1942 …

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    Mabel Stella Thompson

    Mabel Stella Thompson, 89, of Clinton, Ark. passed away Thursday, July 9, 2015. She was born Aug. 31, 1925 at Shirley, Ark. to Sherman and Leona (Anschultz) Watts. She was …

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    Jan Ray Thurman

    Jan Ray Thurman, 69, of Arlington, Texas, died April 5, 2015 in Dallas. He was born May 30, 1945 in Temple, Texas, to Opal Ray and Robert Lee Thurman, and …

  • Ira Tillman Jr.

    Mr. Ira Tillman Jr., 56, of Gould, died Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at Jefferson Regional in Pine Bluff. Funeral services Monday, July 13, 2015 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist …

  • Beverly Jo Todd

    Beverly Jo Todd, 57, of Russellville, died Thursday. Funeral is 10 a.m., Monday at First United Methodist Church, Russellville, with burial at 3:30 p.m. Monday in Lindsey Cemetery, Forrest City, …

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    Betty Jean Trunkenbolz Taylor

    Mrs. Betty Jean Trunkenbolz Taylor, 90, of Ozone, Ark., passed away peacefully July 7, 2015. Betty was born Sept. 15, 1924 in St. Joseph, Mo. Mrs. Taylor is preceded in …

  • Debra Lou Turner

    Debra Turner, 56, died Saturday. Survivors: her husband, George Turner Sr.; three children, Travis Miller, Katrina Dunn, and George (Goob) Turner; two step-children; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; her mother, …

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    Jerry Willis

    JERRY WILLIS, 59, of Jacksonville passed July 7, 2015. Preceded in death by parents: Curtis and Eleanor Willis and siblings: Faye Woods, Arvell Taylor, and Joe Willis. Loving memories left …

  • Joe H. Wren

    Mr. Joe Wren, 84, of Prescott, passed away July 10, 2015. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. July 12, 2015 at BRAZZEL/Cornish Funeral Home. Service: 10 a.m. July 13, 2015 at First Baptist …

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