Obituaries

Obituaries for January 4, 2012

Glenda Faye Allender

Glenda Faye Allender, 70, passed away January 2, 2012. Son, Billy Allender; daughter, Lesa Ausloos; brother, Adam Osborn Jr.; sisters, Orpha Northcutt, Virginia Ehret, Eva Mae Baker, and Valina Sharp; …
Billie Marie Andrews

Billie Andrews of Cabot passed away January 1, 2012. Preceded by parents and one brother. Survived by one son; four siblings; and one granddaughter. Services 1:00p.m. Thursday, January 5, 2012 …
Joshua Steven Benson

Joshua Steven Benson, age 27, of Bentonville, died December 31, 2011, at Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville. He was born in Hessen, Germany, on December 27, 1984. Joshua enjoyed fishing, …
Geneva Braswell

Geneva Braswell, 87, died Sunday, January 1, 2012. Survivors include sons, Glen Braswell, Vilonia, Scott Braswell, White Hall; daughters, Becky Simmons, Pine Bluff, Betty Clampit, White Hall; 10 grandchildren; 17 …
Nina Parker Brown

Nina Parker Brown, 99, of Little Rock, died December 31, 2011 at Stonehaven Healthcare in Maumelle. She was born May 5, 1912 in Benton, Ark. the daughter of Charles and …
Wana Wood Brown

Wana Wood Brown, most recently of Atlanta, Georgia, died peacefully on December 23, 2011. She was born on September 22, 1917 and grew up in southern Arkansas. She lived most …
Virginia Gosha Bryant

Virginia Gosha Bryant, 85, longtime resident of Clarendon died December 31st . Immediate family includes one sister, Melva Jean James. Visitation 1 p.m., services 2 p.m., both Wednesday, January 4th …
Jessie Mae Boykin Burns

Jessie Mae Boykin Burns, 71, of Montrose, died Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Burns was a native and life long resident of Hamburg and a resident of …
Maxine Martin Butcher

Maxine Martin Butcher, 85, of Camden, died Monday, January 2, 2012. Services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Proctor Funeral Home with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. …
Novella (Brown) Cheek

Novella (Brown) Cheek, 78, of Sheridan, Arkansas passed away Sunday,January 1, 2012. Visitation: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at the funeral home. Funeral Service: 2 p.m., Thursday, January 5, …
Kylah Dalyse Cohns

Kylah Dalyse Cohns, 8, of DeWitt was granted her angel wings January 1, 2012. Funeral : Saturday, January 7, 2012, 1 p.m. at DeWitt High School Gymnasium. Burial: St. John …
Harry Cole

Harry Cole 102, of Little Rock Arkansas passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 01, 2012. He was a World War II Navy Veteran. Harry was born in North Little Rock …
Elaine Elizabeth Combs

Elaine Elizabeth Combs, 84, died January 2. Graveside funeral service: Wednesday, January 4 at 10 a.m. at Oxford Cemetery under the direction of Eddie's Family Funeral Home in Melbourne. Survivors: …
James Ronald Condren

Reverend James Ronald Condren, 72, of Fort Smith, died December 31, 2011 in Rock Hill, S.C. He was born January 19, 1939 in Russellville, Ark. to Holt W. and Minnie …
William "Blain" Cossey

William "Blain" Cossey, five months, died Thursday. Survivors: father, Brandon Cossey; mother, Brook Cossey; twin brother, Brant Cossey Grandparents: Bobby and Shannon Carroll, Dennis and Brandy Cossey; great-grandparents, Pat Fike, …
Emma Crockett

Emma Dell Wright Crockett passed away December 31, 2011 at 1:30 p.m., holding her niece, Kathy's hand. She was born April 16, 1927 in Ashland, Kentucky to the late Amos …
Edward David Cross

Edward David Cross, 64, of Cabot, born November 28, 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio to Clarence and Francis Cross, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2011. He was a self-employed horse …
Patricia Ann Cunningham

Patricia Ann Cunningham, 68, Traskwood, Ark. died Monday. She was born Nov. 26, 1943 to the late Harold and Mildred Cunningham. A gathering of friends and family will be 2 …
Leon "Tootie" DeFrance

Leon "Tootie" DeFrance, 79, of Little Rock by way of Forrest City, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2011. He leaves to cherish his memory; wife, Sarah DeFrance; children, Keith DeFrance …
Loa Noel Deaton

Loa Noel Deaton, 58, of El Dorado passed away January 1, 2012, at the Medical Center of South Arkansas. A graveside service will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 4, 2011, …
Louise Galbraith Dierks

Louise Galbraith Dierks, 93, died at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, Texas on Nov. 26, 2011. Her death followed that of her husband, Frederick M. Dierks, in April. Her exuberant life …
Carl Edward Dinkins

Carl Edward Dinkins, 74, of Hot Springs Village, Ark., died January 3, 2012 in Marion, Ark. Memorial services will be Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Mountainside United …
Billy B. Ellis

Billy B. Ellis, 70, went to be with the Lord January 2, 2012. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday at the …
Robert George Franke

Robert Franke, former Dean at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, teacher, naturalist, author, activist, art supporter and minister, died December 27th of heart failure. He was 78. Franke …
Cleo Mandy Franklin

CLEO MANDY FRANKLIN, 94, of Little Rock went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 31, 2011. She is survived by three sons: Roosevelt Jr. (Bernice), Earnest (Develyn) and …
Marcus Gary

Marcus Gray I of Wrightsville, born April 18, 1957, made the transition from his life on earth to be with the Lord on December 29, 2011. Predeceased by his parents, …
Tom Gilchrist

Tom Gilchrist, 75, of Camden died Sunday, January 1, 2012. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Camden and was the owner of Gilchrist Bag Company. He was …
Shimberly D. Green

Shimberly D. Green of Little Rock, Ark., born May 30, 1981 passed January 1, 2012. She is Survived by mother, Shirley Green, father, Johnnie Green, one brother, Christopher Bell, one …
Charles B. Heard

Charles Heard, 76, of West Helena, Arkansas passed away Monday, January 2, 2012. He leaves one son, James Heard, three daughters, Jennefier Heard, Lisa Bizinic and Charlotte Hamilton Services are …
Richard Eugene Huff

Richard Eugene Huff, age 70, of Little Rock, Ark., died Saturday. He was a sheet metal worker. Cherished memories are left to his wife, Juanita Huff; son, Bryce Huff (Jennifer); …
Jean Taylor Jenkins

Jean Taylor Jenkins, age 81, of Arkadelphia died Monday. A private burial will be in the Carter Cemetery followed by a 11 a.m., Friday Memorial Service in the First Presbyterian …
Robert C. Johnson

Robert C. Johnson, age 90, of Ash Flat, passed away Friday, Dec. 30, 2011. At his request a private family service will be conducted. All arrangements are by Tri-County Funeral …
Theresa Keaton

Theresa S. Keaton 88, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life Friday, December 30, 2011. Survivors: sons, Bernard of Damascus, Edwin and Renwick both of Camden and Aloysius of Little …
Martha Geraldine Keener

Martha Geraldine Keener of Little Rock, 95, passed away Monday, January 2, 2012. She was born September 10, 1916 in Delight, Arkansas to the late Jake and Martha Lamb Reeves. …
Jerry Alfred Kindy

Jerry Alfred Kindy, age 79, of Little Rock passed away January 2, 2012 at Madison Residential Care. He was born July 2, 1932 in Little Rock to Homer and Marguerite …
Patti Kleinbeck

Patti Kleinbeck, 68, of Fordyce died Monday, January 2, 2012 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born June 22, 1943 in California. She is preceded in death …
Andy LaMonica

While at home, Andy LaMonica, 66 of Sherwood, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 31, 2011. He was in the U.S. Army, and he very proudly served …
Harry Lunn

Harry T. Lunn Jr. of Sherwood, died Sunday, January 1st, 2012 of complication of cancer. He was born February 10th, 1935 in New Orleans, La. to the late Harry T. …
Wallace Miller Sr.

Wallace Miller Sr. of Riverside, Calif., born September 26, 1932 passed December 28, 2011. Survived by wife Ethel Williams of California, children, Bobby Miller (Doris), Sean Miller, Retha Dyson (Stephen), …
Judy Kay Oliver

Judy Kay Reddin Oliver, age 65, passed away on January 2, 2012 at Baptist Health Medical System in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born on September 3, 1946 in Hampton, …
Hubert S. Ragland

Hubert Ragland, 80, of Marshall died Monday at his home. Survivors: three brothers, Franklin,Clifton and Wilbur, two sisters, Anna Cunningham and Alice Simpkins. Arrangements by Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall. …
Leona Anna Reiber

Leona Anna Reiber, 73, of Little Rock, widow of Robert Reiber, passed away January 2, 2012. Services will be held in Springfield, Missouri at a later date. Arrangements by Little …
Jerry Richardson

Jerry Richardson, 67, of Blytheville, died January 1, at Gosnell Health Care. Survived by his wife, one brother, five sisters. Funeral service is Jan. 4, 10:30 a.m., Cobb Funeral Home …
Terrance Charles Roberts Jr.

Infant Terrance Charles Roberts Jr., 3 mos. old, departed this life on December 26, 2011. Survivors, parents Sabrina Jenkins and Terrance Roberts Sr., Siblings Jayden, Quazata, De'Coreyah, La'Nyia, Bre'Yonna; grandparents, …
Mavis Sanders

Maria Cooksey Sanders, 82, formerly of Mtn. View died Jan. 2, 2012 in Salem. Survived by three daughters, seven sons, two sisters and numerous grandchildren, great and great-great-grandchildren. Graveside service …
Lynne Schmidt

Lynne Schmidt, 56, of Batesville died Monday. Survivors: Husband, Michael Schmidt; brother, Jerry Runyan Memorial service: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Batesville Memorials: Lyon College, 2300 Highland, Batesville, …
James Sebastian

James Sebastian, 65, of Sherwood passed December 29, 2011. He is survived by children: Paul Sebastian, Ray Allen Sebastian, Christopher Lamar, Tammy Sebastian, Adrian Sebastian, and Consuela Sebastian; siblings: Quinton …
Minnie M Smith

Minnie M. Smith 80, of Little Rock, Ark., was called home Friday, December 30, 2011. She leaves to cherish her memories: sons, Jackie Williams, Willie B Smith Jr., Richard Smith …
Brian Thomas Solak

Brian Thomas Solak, 37, of Camden died Thursday, December 29, 2011 at his home in Camden. Brian was a 1998 Magna Cum Laude graduate of SAU Tech with an Associate …
Billy Joe Stell

Billy Joe Stell, 83, of Hot Springs died January 2, 2012. He was preceded in death by children, Cherrie Yates, Shelia Legate and James Stell. He is survived by his …
Stanley "Stan" Sully

Stanley "Stan" Sully, age 79, of Mountain Home, died Monday. Visitation: 4-6 p.m., Thursday at the family home. Survivors: wife: Mary Sully. Arrangements by Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
Gail Swisher

Gail Swisher passed from this life on January 1, 2012 at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville, Arkansas after an amazingly courageous battle with breast cancer for over 14 years. …
Alta Toler

Alta Toler, age 103, of Cherokee Village, Ark., died Jan. 2, 2012. Visitation will be Jan. 4, 2012 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Tri-County Funeral Home. Burial will …
Michael Craig Tragesser

Michael C. Tragesser, age 55, of Mountain Home died, January 1, 2012. Visitation will be noon – 9 p.m., Wednesday at Roller Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., …
James Hale Adams Tucker

James Hale Adams Tucker, 79, of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 20, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Betsy Sue Parrott Tucker. He …
Roderick D. Walker

Roderick D. Walker, 37, of Jacksonville passed December 28, 2011. He leaves to cherish his memory, wife: Shynethia Walker, children: Roderick Walker Jr., Zealyn Walker, Braylen Davis, and Labria Walker, …
Anthony K. Watson

Anthony K. Watson, 54, of North Little Rock passed December 31, 2011. Survived by wife, Deborah Watson, children: Myosha Wilhite, Antonio Watson, Antoya Cooley, Carmen Patterson, Perry Patterson, and Sharaill …
John Michael Weatherford

John Michael Weatherford, age 62, of Sherwood, passed away January 1, 2012. Survivors: son: Zach (Allison) Weatherford; daughter: Erin (Billy) Moore; three brothers: Don, Robert and Dwight Weatherford; six grandchildren: …
Harry Joseph Webb Jr.

Harry Joseph Webb Jr., 61, of Marked Tree, formerly of Helena, died Friday, December 30, 2011 in Baptist East Hospital in Memphis. He was a member of St. Norberts Catholic …
Vera A. Wells

Vera A. Wells, 98, of Fordyce, died Monday, January 2, 2012. She was born January 29, 1913 in Cleveland County to the late Joel C. and Fannie E. Hillman Rogers. …
George D. White

George D. White, age 82, of Mountain Home, died Saturday. A retired forest ranger with the Arkansas Forestry Department. Survivors: son: Marty White; daughters: Rhonda Coleman, Melissa Turner. Visitation: noon …
Hazel Lee Wilcox

Hazel Lee Wilcox, 90, of Little Rock, died peacefully in her sleep January 2, 2012 arriving safely in her Lord and Savior's arms. Hazel was born April 3, 1921 in …
Nannie Mae Wiley

Nannie Mae Wiley, 97, of McRae, Arkansas passed away January 2, 2012. She was born June 16, 1914, in Inverness, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pless …

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