Obituaries

Obituaries for November 22, 2015

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    Lewis Barefield

    LEWIS ALLEN BAREFIELD, 92, of Little Rock died Nov. 19, 2015. He was born May 4, 1923 at Mineral Springs to the late Clarence Hamilton and Ester Lena (nee Hicks) …

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    Marvin Dale Bixby

    Marvin Dale Bixby, age 82, of Tontitown, died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015 in Fayetteville. He was born March 31, 1933 in Chana, Ill., the son of Fred Eugene and Christina …

  • Elmer F. Bock

    Elmer F. Bock, 88, died Friday. Survivors: brother, Calvin Bock (Roe); sister, Idonia Bock (Roe); daughters, Donna Sutton (Kenny), Pine Bluff, Renee Bock, Stuttgart; three grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren. Visitation Sunday …

  • Rick Breeding

    Rick Breeding, 55, of Quitman passed from this life on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015. He was born Friday, Nov. 18, 1960 in Conway, Ark. to Gary and Ema Breeding. Mr. …

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    Grover Harless Brewer

    GROVER HARLESS BREWER, 82, of Little Rock, Ark. died on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015 in Burleson, Texas. Harless was born on Nov. 12, 1933 in Nathan, Ark. He attended Murfreesboro …

  • Shirley J. Brown

    SHIRLEY J. BROWN, 45, of Little Rock, passed away on Nov. 19, 2015. She was born on May 31, 1970 in Little Rock, Ark. to Levert Brown and Eunice Gray …

  • Charles R. Caldwell

    CHARLES ROBERT "CHUCK" CALDWELL JR., 68, died Nov. 18, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Caldwell; daughters, Cassandra (Tom) Findrick, Caroline Caldwell and Candice (Tiffany) Evans; 13 grandchildren; …

  • Nadine Francis Caughman

    Nadine Francis Caughman, 91 longtime resident of Siloam Springs, Ark. passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015 at The Maples at Har-Ber Meadows in Springdale, Ark. Nadine was born March …

  • Dawson Luke Causey

    Dawson Luke Causey, born on April 16, 2004, suddenly left this old world for his heavenly home on Nov. 13, 2015 at the age of 11. Donations can be made …

  • Mervin "Merv" Clardy

    Mervin "Merv" Clardy, 60, of Glen Rose, died Nov. 19, 2015. Survivors: sons: Juston Clardy, Matt Clardy, Heath Clardy; stepdaughter, Alyssa Beck. Visitation: Monday, Nov. 23, 6 p.m. until 8 …

  • Magdalene Collums

    Magdalene Collums, 88, of Hope, Ark., passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015 in Texarkana, Texas. Service will be Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015 at 2 p.m. in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Hope, …

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    Lee L. Cooper

    LEE L. COOPER, 83, of Little Rock, Ark., passed peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015. He was a member of St. Mark Baptist Church, Little Rock, Ark. Lee L. served …

  • Marilyn Joy Cotten

    Marilyn Joy Cotten went to be with the Lord on Oct. 27, 2015. She was 91 years young. Joy was preceded in death by her husband of 74 years earlier …

  • Roy "Papaw" D. Cummings

    Roy "Papaw" D. Cummings, 72, of Springdale passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015 in Rison, Ark. He was born on Sept. 14, 1943, in Richmond, Calif. Roy leaves behind his …

  • Legend Day

    LEGEND ARMANI TRISTAN GREGORY-DAY was born Jan. 14, 2015. He passed away Nov. 16, 2015. He is survived by his father Michael Gregory and mother Yvondia Gregory Day; three sisters, …

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    Mary Alice Arnold Dickens

    MARY ALICE ARNOLD DICKENS, a fifth generation Arkansan, was born on Oct. 3, 1939 in Ratcliffe, Ark. to Mary Nell McCoy Arnold and Harold Edward Arnold. She was preceded in …

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    Dorothy Louise Dollar

    DOROTHY LOUISE DOLLAR, 96, of Little Rock and Greers Ferry died on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015. She was born in North Little Rock on Oct. 18, 1919. The daughter of …

  • James L. Doss

    James L. Doss, 79 of Springdale, Ark. passed away Friday, Nov. 20, 2015 in Springdale. He was born Feb. 19, 1936 in Joplin, Mo. to Warden Autry Doss and Mary …

  • Phillip Wesley Elkins

    PHILLIP WESLEY ELKINS, 52, of Little Rock died Nov. 20, 2015. He was the one everybody called to repair something. He was fondly known as "Macgyver" appliance repairman by trade, …

  • Thumbnail of Margarita Marroquín Frint

    Margarita Marroquín Frint

    Margarita Marroquín Frint, age 87, of Edmond, Okla., passed away on Nov. 5, 2015. She was born in Mexico City, Mex., D. F. on July 21, 1928 to the late …

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    Brenda Dian Gross

    BRENDA DIAN GROSS, 65, of Sherwood died on Thursday at a local hospital. Dian was born May 3, 1950 to John N. and Louise (Mallett) Gross in Conway, Ark. Dian …

  • Unia Mae Harris

    UNIA MAE HARRIS, 96, of Little Rock, passed away on Nov. 20, 2015. She was born in Blevins, Ark. on Nov. 16, 1919 to Rev. Samuel and Lucy (Toliver) Scott. …

  • John Otha Hicks

    John Otha Hicks, 87, of Searcy, passed away on Tuesday, November 17th at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 24th at Searcy McEuen Funeral …

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    Lee Grant Hill

    Lee Grant "L.G." Hill, 90, of Kerr passed away on Monday, Nov. 16, 2015. Survivors: children, Richard (Joyce) Hill, Jo Evelyn Daniels, Valrea Thompson, and LaToya Boyd Hill; grandchildren, Demetrice …

  • Donna M Hopper

    Donna Marie Hargrave Hopper, 64, of Benton, Ark. died Nov. 15, 2015. She was born Nov. 27, 1950 in Chillicothe, Mo. Memorial: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, Smith-Benton Funeral …

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    Denton Theman Howell

    Denton Theman Howell (85), a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather was surrounded by family when he went peacefully into the next life. Denton was a creative, innovative, and hardworking …

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    Louise Gill Hubbard

    Louise Gill Hubbard, 84 of Monticello passed away Nov. 19, 2015 at her home. She was born Jan. 8, 1931 Fordyce, Ark. to the late George Wesley Gill & Nancy …

  • Otis Dale Irvin

    Otis Dale Irvin, 76 of Fayetteville, Ark. passed away Friday, Nov. 20, 2015 in Fayetteville. He was born March 26, 1939 in Muldrow, Okla. to Otis Irvin and Lois (DeVaughn) …

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    William Dennis Ivy

    WILLIAM DENNIS "DUGAN" IVY SR., 91, of Little Rock died Friday, Nov. 20, 2015. He was born Aug. 20, 1924, in Paris, Ark., to John and Myrtle Dove Ivy. He …

  • Kevin Wayne Johnston

    Kevin Wayne Johnston, 53, of Arkadelphia, Ark. died Nov. 14, 2015. He was born Dec. 23, 1961 in Benton, Ark. The family extends their thanks to the Arkadelphia Human Development …

  • Gay Jordan

    Gay Jordan, 82, of Bauxite, Ark. died Nov. 19, 2015. She was born Oct. 5, 1933 in Biscoe, Ark. Visitation: 6–8 p.m., Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 …

  • Trudy Mae Kenney

    Trudy Mae Kenney, 77 year old resident of Siloam Springs, Ark., died Nov. 19, 2015, at Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville, Ark. Born June 11, 1938 in Chicago, Ill., she …

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    Larry Wayne Kindy

    Larry Wayne Kindy, of East End, was born Jan. 7, 1962 in Little Rock, the son of Pat Edgar Kindy (Crowell) and the late Wayne Kindy. He worked with Progressive …

  • G.A. Lewis

    G.A. Lewis Jr., of Remmel Community, Newport, died Thursday. Survivors: wife, Ethel Lewis; son, Tommy Lee Lewis; one daughter, Mary Ellen Koettel and husband, Ocon; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation: …

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    Ronald Carlton Love

    Ronald Carlton Love of Cassville, Mo., died peacefully at Circle of Life Hospice at Legacy Village in Bentonville, Ark., on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015. He is survived by his loving …

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    Dustin Maine

    DUSTIN CHARLES MAINE was born to Ricky and Shannon Maine on March 26, 1985. Dustin graduated from Sheridan High where he met and married the love of his life Kallie …

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    Edd (Edgar) Massey

    Edd (Edgar) Massey was born on March 9, 1947 and passed Nov. 20, 2015. Mr. Massey was a resident of Springdale, Ark. Edd was a Vietnam Vet. He was married …

  • Anissa Carol James Mathews

    Anissa Carol James Mathews, 42, of Cave City, died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015. Survivors: father, Teddy James; son, Harold Mathews; daughter, Hayleigh Mathews; five brothers; one sister. Services: 2 p.m. …

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    Gregory Matlock

    Mr. Gregory L. Matlock, 47, of Grand Prairie, Texas, passed away Monday, Nov. 16, 2015. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015 at Breath of Life Church …

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    Josiah David May

    Josiah David May, 20, of Springdale, Ark. died Friday, Nov. 20, 2015. He was born Feb. 13, 1995 in Little Rock, Ark. to Doug and Amy Deason May. Josiah was …

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    Dwain E McCoy

    Dwain E. McCoy, 77, of Conway passed away peacefully after a hard battle with Leukemia. He was born Nov. 13, 1938 and died on Nov. 20, 2015. Dwain was a …

  • Rsemary Metcalf

    Rosemary Swaim Metcalf died on Nov. 20, 2015 at her home. She is survived by her devoted husband James D.Metcalf, daughter Jean Harper (George), sisters Ann Rogers and Carolyn Emerine …

  • Edward John Miskovitz

    Edward John Miskovitz, 80, of Fairfield Bay passed away Nov. 17, 2015. He was born Dec. 11, 1934 in Englewood, N.J. Services are Tuesday, November 24 at 11 a.m. at …

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    Edith G. Parr

    EDITH G. PARR of North Little Rock, passed away Nov. 19, 2015, and is now with her Lord and Savior. She was 87 and lived a full and blessed life. …

  • Lavetta Ruth Perkins

    Lavetta Ruth Perkins, 84, of Jonesboro passed away Friday. Lavetta was born Oct. 22, 1931, in Walnut Ridge. There will be a graveside service Monday at 2:30 p.m. at Jonesboro …

  • Thumbnail of Phyllis Piggee

    Phyllis Piggee

    Phyllis Wheatley Piggee, 76, passed away peacefully on November 15, from a lengthy battle with illness. Her warm nature, laughter and inviting personality will truly be missed. Beloved sister to …

  • Robert Rawlinson

    Lt. Robert D. Rawlinson, 63, of Pine Bluff, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015. Services: Monday, 1 p.m. at Family Church, Burial: Fitzhugh Cemetery with military honors. Visitation: Sunday 4-6 p.m. …

  • John Tommie Reed

    John Tommie Reed, 77, of Rison, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday afternoon, Nov. 20, 2015. Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Tuesday at Bethel #1 …

  • Thumbnail of Thomas "Tommy" Wayne Ricketts

    Thomas "Tommy" Wayne Ricketts

    Thomas "Tommy" Wayne Ricketts, 68, of Bentonville, passed away Nov. 20, 2015 from lung cancer. He was born April 1, 1947, the fifth of six children born to Lynn "Chicken" …

  • Thumbnail of Robert Lee Robinette

    Robert Lee Robinette

    ROBERT LEE ROBINETTE, 48, of Maumelle died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015. He was born Dec. 15, 1966 in Little Rock at St. Vincent Infirmary. He was the son of Ronald …

  • Thumbnail of Susan S. Schaffer

    Susan S. Schaffer

    Susan S. Schaffer, 58 of Alexander, passed away Nov. 18, 2015 with her family by her side. She was born Jan. 19, 1957 to Thomas J. Shaw and Grace Mizell …

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    Ruby Allene Scherm

    Ruby Allene Scherm, 91, of Wooster, formerly of Stuttgart, died Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, at Greenbrier Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Ruby was born March 29, 1924, in Stuttgart to Bessie …

  • Merlin Leonard "Tukie" Severe

    Merlin Leonard "Tukie" Severe, 84, of Hopewell, Ark., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015. Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015 at Heber Springs Funeral Home …

  • Thumbnail of Sue Shumaker

    Sue Shumaker

    SUE SWEARINGEN SHUMAKER left this earthly realm after enduring a brief illness, surrounded by her devoted family. She is survived by husband, David; two daughters, Stacy Pitts and Shelly West; …

  • Terry Randal Smith

    TERRY RANDAL "T.R." SMITH, 69, of North Little Rock, Ark. passed away Friday, Nov. 20, 2015 in the care of Walker Hospice House in Fayetteville, Ark. He was preceded in …

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    Peggy Ann Stanton

    Peggy Ann (Bonner) Stanton was born Dec. 4, 1928 and passed away Nov. 13, 2015. She was born in Vesta, Ark. to Scottie and Bea Bonner and graduated from Charleston …

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    Roger Lynn Stanton

    ROGER LYNN STANTON, 69, of Maumelle went to be with the Lord Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015. He was born Sunday, Dec. 2, 1945 in Little Rock to the late Robert …

  • Thumbnail of Alison Starks

    Alison Starks

    ALISON STARKS, 31, of Little Rock, Ark., transitioned Nov. 18, 2015. She leaves to cherish memories with fiancé, Shon Maxwell; children, Jayvon Miles, Aunesty Maxwell; mother, Lavoris Starks; father, Donald …

  • Monroe Stuart

    Monroe Stuart of Ozan, Ark., passed away on Thursday Nov. 19, 2015 in Nashville. He was born on Jan. 18, 1926 in Ozan, Ark. He was preceded in death by …

  • Thumbnail of Steven M. Tarvin

    Steven M. Tarvin

    STEVEN M. TARVIN, 58, died Oct. 16, 2015, while working in South Korea. He was born in Sacramento, Calif. in May of 1957 to Arthur Tarvin (Dec.) and Juanita Tucker …

  • Patricia Karen Tatro

    Patricia Karen Tatro, age 53, of Conway, Ark. died on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015. She was born Nov. 29, 1961 to William and Patricia Hatfield. Her Memorial service will be …

  • Alauna Kay Taylor-Liscomb

    Alauna Kay Taylor-Liscomb, two months old, daughter of Tiffany Kay Liscomb and Ricky Taylor, of Cabot, died Wednesday. Graveside 11:30 a.m. on Monday at Arkansas Memorial Garden Cemetery North Little …

  • Trena Kay Templeton

    Trena Templeton, 52, Fayetteville, died Friday. Born Oct. 24, 1963 to Cecil and Geraldine Fortenberry. Preceded in death: Father; brother, Michael. Survivors: mother; sons: Keith Lewis (Chrystle), Michael Lewis (Nikki), …

  • Thumbnail of Thaokeo Thirakoun

    Thaokeo Thirakoun

    Thaokeo Thirakoun, 72 of Springdale, Ark. passed away Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015 in Fayetteville, Ark. She was born March 1, 1943 in Xaybangfai, Khammoune, Laos to Seuy Lounbandith and Bounloth …

  • Thumbnail of Charles Frederic Travis

    Charles Frederic Travis

    Charles Frederic Travis, 64, of Morrilton, passed away Nov. 19, 2015. He was born in Lonoke, Ark. to Duaine and Janice Fort Travis and was a U.S. Air Force veteran …

  • Emogene "Jean" Turner

    Emogene "Jean" Turner, 87, of Midway, passed away on Saturday in Midway. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Monday at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris. Funeral Service will be held …

  • Richard "Rick" Kent Upshaw

    Richard Kent Upshaw, 52, of Rogers passed from this life on Nov. 20, 2015. He was born Dec. 7, 1962 in Fayetteville, Ark. to Jerrell and Robbie Sharon Guthrie Upshaw. …

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    Terry Fon Verge

    TERRY DON VERGE, 65, of North Little Rock departed this life Nov. 19, 2015. He was preceded in death by; parents Joe Verge and Ann Jewel Williamson. Terry loved reading, …

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    Esther Lola Watt

    Esther Lola Watt, 74, of Crossett, died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015. Mrs. Watt was a native of Wilmot and a resident of Crossett for the past 40 years. She worked …

  • Parker L. Westbrook

    Parker L. Westbrook, 89, of Little Rock formerly of Nashville, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015 in Little Rock, Ark. Mr. Westbrook was born Jan. 4, 1926 in Nashville, Ark. to …

  • Curtis "Wes" Westmoreland

    Curtis "Wes" Westmoreland, 77, of Judsonia, passed away Nov. 20, 2015. He was born Jan. 19, 1938 in Parkin, Ark. to the late Marcell and Lola Westmoreland. He was also …

  • Thumbnail of Helen L. Wolthuis

    Helen L. Wolthuis

    HELEN L. WOLTHUIS, 89, of Little Rock went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 18th. Born on a dairy farm in Kellnersville, Wis. to parents George …

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    Dorothy Jean Wright

    Dorothy Jean Wright, 88, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away Nov. 19 at her home. She was born Sept. 16, 1927 in Searcy, Ark. to Esther and H.J. Loveless. …

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    Emma Birch Wright Thomas

    EMMA BIRCH WRIGHT THOMAS died Nov. 18, 2015. She was born in McGehee, Ark. on April 21, 1921. Along with her parents and siblings she moved to Little Rock, where …

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