Obituaries

Obituaries for March 29, 2018

Margie Bethea Ashcraft

MARGIE BETHEA ASHCRAFT, 35, of Little Rock, formerly of Conway, passed away on March 26, 2018. She was born on August 17, 1982. Margie graduated from Conway High School, Hendrix …
Michael Raymone Asher

Michael Raymond Asher, 61, of Prairie Grove, died March 23, 2018. He was born in Sea Side, Ore., to the late Joel Asher Sr. and Joyce Boren Asher. He is …
Melissa Kay Bailey

Melissa Kay Bailey, 49, Little Rock, Ark., departed this life Friday, March 23, 2018. She is survived by two sons, Quentin Bailey and Timothy Bailey of Altheimer, Ark.; brothers; sisters; …
Lisa Rochelle Byrd Nanje

Lisa Rochelle Byrd Nanje, 53, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life March 25, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Beatrice (Mama Bea) Byrd; and …
Vera Elizabeth (Beth) Livingston Cartwright

Vera Elizabeth (Beth) Livingston Cartwright, a longtime resident of North Little Rock, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2018 with family by her side, from complications of Alzheimer's Disease. Beth …
Samuel Lee Cluck

Samuel Lee Cluck, age 62, a resident of Sallisaw, Okla., passed away Monday, March 26, 2018, in Sallisaw. He was born February 22, 1956, in Fayetteville, Ark., the son of …
Larry Allen Daughety

Larry Allen Daughety Jr. was born February 28, 1963, and died March 27, 2018. Visitation is Friday 6-8 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home. Funeral is Saturday 10 a.m. at College …
Trina Edwards

Trina Edwards, 55 of McRae, Ark., died Tuesday March 27, 2018, in Fayetteville. She was born October 31, 1962 in Fayetteville, Ark., the daughter of Carl Center and Shaaron Beard. …
Gaston "Mutt" Efird

Gaston "Mutt" Efird, 87 of Bismarck, died on March 27, 2018. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Ruggles Wilcox Funeral Home Chapel. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at the …
Charles Nathan "Nate" Faulkner

CHARLES NATHAN "NATE" FAULKNER, JR., age 47, of Little Rock, Ark., went to be with his Father on Monday, March 26, 2018. He was born in Little Rock, Ark., on …
George "Gus" Fisher

GEORGE "GUS" FISHER, JR., 65, passed away March 28, 2018. A family-hosted celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural …
Melva Grandon

Melva Glyn Grandon, age 88, of Benton, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018. She was born April 23, 1929 in Little Rock, Ark. Melva was retired and a member of …
Ruth Graves

Ruth "Darlene" Graves of Hot Springs passed away on March 27, 2018. She was born November 29, 1942 in Ward, Ark., to the late Allie Franklin and Ruth Noble Sentell. …
Marjo Casey Rankin Gwinn

Marjo Casey Rankin Gwinn, age 83, of Benton, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on March 27, 2018. She was born in Cairo, Ill., to William …
Nancy Ellen Hamilton

Nancy Hamilton died Monday. Survivors: children, Jeremy Hamilton, Stephanie Watson (Shawn); siblings, Randy, Freddy (Tammy), Terry (Judith) Stokes, Dana (Tim) Smith; nine grandchildren. Visitation: Thursday 6:00-8:00, Bob Neal and Sons …
James Hicks

Graveside service for Mr. James Hicks, 76 of Columbus, Ark., will be 2 p.m. Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Columbus Cemetery in Columbus, with Rev. Keenan Williams to officiate. Burial …
Pauline Gladys Foster Hill

Pauline Gladys Foster Hill, 86, of McCrory, died Tuesday. Graveside services, 2 p.m. Friday at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery near Eldorado Springs, Mo. Survivors: sons, Gary (Melinda) Hill, Harlan (Pam) Hill, …
Jack Hogan

Jack K. Hogan Sr., 88 of West Memphis passed away on March 28, 2018 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. Mr. Hogan was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel …
Doyne Lynn Hull, Jr.

Doyne Lynn Hull, Jr., 41, of Leachville, Ark., went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 23, 2018. He was born August 5, 1976 in Conway, Ark., to Diane …
Edward Johnson Jr.

Edward Johnson Jr., 58, of Jacksonville, Ark., transitioned March 22, 2018. Survived by children; Edward Johnson III, Tanesha Howard, Ebony Rose Jaiteh (Omar); eight grandchildren; and a host of other …
Norma Jean Kaylor

Norma Kaylor, 81, died March 27. Survivors include her children Janel Ross, Kathy Canamore, and Kenneth and Jeff Kaylor; nine grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., March …
James King

James King, 52, Sparkman, passed March 22, 2018. Survivors: daughters, LaJassity Lambert, Bianca Simpson; mother, Earlene King; siblings: Beatrice Evans, Verdia Kirkwood, Gloria Jones, Linda Butler, Cynthia Harris, Lahomia, Bobby …
Betty Gregory Leavell

Betty Gregory Leavell, age 85, of Monticello, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 30, 2018 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel, with burial to follow …
Shirley Greenfield Martin

Shirley Greenfield Martin, 76, of Batesville, died Sunday, March 25, 2018. Survivors: husband, Harlon Martin; daughters, Amy (Eric) Caplinger, Laura (Mark) Morris; grandchildren, Marley Anderson, Stone Caplinger, Olivia Caplinger. A …
Michael Dewain Maxwell

Michael Dewain Maxwell, age 73, of Arkadelphia, died Tuesday. Graveside services with military honors 1 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 2018 at DeGray Cemetery. No visitation will be held. Final arrangements …
William D. Myers

William D. Myers Sr., age 93, of Austin, Texas, and formerly of El Dorado, passed away March 24, 2018. Viewing starts at 9-11 a.m. and funeral services will be 11 …
Jimmy Perry

JIMMY PERRY, 66, of Little Rock, passed March 21, 2018. Loving memories left to children: Calvin Perry, Marcus Perry, and Yolanda Trimble (Montreal); siblings: LC Perry, Bill Perry, Joseph Perry …
Janice Raymer

Janice Raymer, 83, of Pea Ridge died Tuesday. She is survived by a daughter, Jeanne Mitchell, and one sister, Ann Schauf. Graveside service is set for 2 p.m. Saturday at …
Betty Sanders

Betty Sanders, 72, died March 27. Visitation: Thursday, March 29 from 6-8 p.m. at Eddie's Family Funeral Home in Calico Rock. Funeral service: Friday, March 30 at 2 p.m. at …
John Thomas "Tom" Simmermacher

John Thomas "Tom" Simmermacher, 71, of Hampton died Monday. Visitation will be Thursday 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. …
Michael Richard Smith

MICHAEL RICHARD SMITH, 79, of Little Rock, Ark., died March 25, 2018. He was born July 4, 1938 in Cando, N.D. He spent his youth in Little Rock, Ark., and …
Floyd Ermon Stell

Floyd Ermon Stell, age 92, of Morrilton, Ark., passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 30, at the Harris Chapel with burial at …
Nathaniel Mitchell Sullivan

NATHANIEL MITCHELL SULLIVAN "BUTTHEAD", 22, of Little Rock, passed away Sunday March 18, 2018. Preceded in death by his mother Aretha Sullivan, he leaves to cherish his memory his grandparents, …
Joyce Ann Thompson

Joyce Ann Thompson, age 71, of Arkadelphia, Ark., died March 25, 2018. Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday March 30, 2018, at Ouachita Cemetery in Donaldson, Ark. Read the …
Robert John Towner

Robert John Towner, 67, of Bella Vista, Ark., passed away on March 24, 2018 at home. He was born June 26, 1950 in Vermillion, S.D., to William Towner and Irene …
Gerald Earl Turner

GERALD EARL TURNER was born in Denver, Colo., on August 5, 1939, to the late Orville and Florence Turner. Gerald, at the age of 78, lost his battle with bone …
Pearlean Turner

Pearlean Turner 78, of Little Rock, Ark., was born November 3, 1939, in Helena, Ark. She was the daughter of Robert and Mary Turner. Pearlean passed away on March 21, …
Danny Ray Vaughn

Danny Vaughn, 66, of Wynne died Monday, March 26, 2018 at his home. Funeral services are 11 a.m., Thursday, March 29, 2018, at Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home. Interment will follow …
Joe D. Ward

Joe David Ward passed away on March 24. Joe is survived by his wife of 63 years, Dena; his son Joey (Teri); and his daughter Mica, and several grandchildren and …
Roosevelt Washington

Roosevelt Washington passed away peacefully on March 26, 2018. His survivors include: wife, children, and a host of grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 31, 2018, 11 …
Shirley Watkins

Shirley Watkins, 64, Clinton, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018. Visitation: Wednesday, March 28, 2018, 5-7 p.m. at Clinton Funeral Service. Services: Thursday, March 29, 2018, 1 p.m. at the …
Norma Jane Wilmoth

Norma Jane Wilmoth, went to be with the Lord on March 26, 2018, at Circle of Life in Springdale, Ark. She was born on February 7, 1933, to Lee Samuel …
Ruby Jean Wood

Ruby Jean Wood, 78, passed away on March 8, 2018, with her family by her side. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother. Mrs. Wood was …
David Franklin Wright

DAVID FRANKLIN WRIGHT, 82, of Jacksonville, passed away on March 27, 2018. Funeral services: 2 p.m., Friday March 30, 2018, Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home Entombment: Chapel Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: …

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