Obituaries

Obituaries for January 5, 2012

Douglas "Doug" Adams

Douglas "Doug" Adams, 69, of Batesville, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2012 at Little Rock. Services Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012 at 2 p.m., Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel. Burial: Oaklawn Cemetery. …
James Alton Atkins

James Alton Atkins, age 75, of Benton, Ark., (formerly of Warren, Ark.), died Monday, January 2. Funeral services 1:30 p.m., Thursday, January 5, Frazer's Chapel. Burial Shady Grove Cemetery near …
Norma Irene Bagwell

Norma Irene Bagwell passed away on December 30, 2011, at the age of 89. Born December 6, 1922 in Hollywood, Tenn. to William Guy Crook and Mary Ada (Bryson) Crook. …
Cynthia Baugh

Cynthia Baugh, 35, Center Ridge, departed this life January 3, 2012. Survivors, children Sean McKinney, Tyler Baugh, Kaitlyn Landsbaugh, Alexis Baugh; two sisters, three brothers; father, Clifford Landsbaugh; Memorial services …
Timothy G. Beck

Timothy Beck, age 52, of Morrilton, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. He was a member of St. Mary's Church, St. Vincent, Arkansas. He was also a member …
Elijah Bowman

Elijah Bowman of Little Rock, Ark. born Febuary 27, 1949 passed January 2, 2012. Survived by wife, Shirley Bowman of 30 years, three sons, Christopher Wilkins, Steven Madden, Jason Picking, …
Roland Lynn Buckner

Roland Lynn Buckner, age 80, of Ash Flat, Ark., died Monday, Jan. 2, 2012 in Ash Flat, Ark. There are no arrangements at this time. All arrangements are by Tri-County …
Bill John Burroughs

Bill John Burroughs, 88, of Friendship died December 30, 2011. Survivors, wife, Patricia Bass Burroughs; sons, Billy, Clifford, Michael, and George Burroughs; daughters, Penny Edge and Cheryl Osborn; eight grandchildren …
Donnell "Scrooge" Butler

Donnell "Scrooge" Butler, 66, a Vietnam Veteran, of Little Rock passed January 2, 2012. Survived by his sister and caregiver, Lois Thomas, wife, Veronica Butler, four sons, Donnell Jr., Duane …
Jimmy Carroll Caudle

Jimmy Carroll Caudle, 61, of Little Rock, passed away from this life and entered into Paradise on January 2, 2012. He was full of life, fun-loving and walked the world …
Mary Lellwyne Clardy Parish

Mary Lellwyne Clardy Parish passed away on Monday evening, January 2nd, 2012 at Nashville. Viewing will be at Nashville Funeral Home on Thursday, Jan. 5th from 6 to 8 p.m. …
Billy T. Crow

Billy T. Crow, 82, of El Dorado, died Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m., tonight at Young's. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Friday, January 6, at …
Hattie R. Williams Davis

Hattie R. Williams Davis, age 76, of Banks, Ark. died Monday January 2, in Little Rock, Ark. Funeral services 10 a.m., Saturday, January 7, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church near Banks, …
Leslie Lewis "Les" Deam

Leslie Lewis "Les" Deam, age 88, of Pine Bluff, died December 29, 2011, at the Veterans Hospital in Little Rock. Les was born April 1, 1923, in Summer Hill, Illinois, …
Larry Clarence Dickson

Larry Clarence Dickson, 63, died Sunday, January 1st at his home surrounded by his family. Born January 25th 1948 in Hot Springs Arkansas he was a Veteran of the Vietnam …
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 …
Geneva Evans

Geneva Evans, 76, of Tuckerman, died Tuesday. Survivors: husband, Noal; son, David Evans; brothers, Darrell, Troy, Billy, and Tommy Mount; granddaughter, Heather Bels; great-grandchildren, Ally Santos and Ana Sofia Bels. …
Michael Evans

Michael Evans, 51, of Little Rock passed away December 17, 2011. Interment Services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, January 6, 2012 at Elmlawn Cemetery, 5810 West 12th Street, …
Thomas "T.J." Farley

Thomas "T.J." Farley, 66, of North Little Rock passed away Monday, January 2, 2012. He was born Nov. 18, 1945 in Secaucus, NJ to the late Peter & Charlotte Farley. …
Thelma Elizabeth Farr

Thelma Elizabeth Farr, 92, of Bryant, went on to glory on Dec. 28, 2011. She will be missed by her sons, Frezel (Sandra) Farr of Little Rock, Ark., Kenneth Farr …
Betty M. Foley

Betty M. Foley, 81, of Cave City, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012 at Batesville. Services Friday, Jan. 6, 2012 at 2 p.m., First Missionary Baptist Church, Cave City. Visitation Thursday, …
Silas Freeman Sr.

Silas Freeman Sr., age 69, of Cave City, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012 at a Cave City nursing home. Graveside services will be Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012 at 2 p.m. …
Florine Hinkle Garnder

Florine Hinkle Gardner, 79, of Morrilton, wife of Billy Gardner, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Funeral services: 10 a.m., Friday, January 6, at the Harris Chapel. Burial: Mt. Zion …
Elba Danual Head

Elba Danual Head, age 82, of Mena, passed away Monday, January 2, 2012 at his home. Funeral services will be Friday, January 6, 2012, at 2 p.m. at the Beasley-Wood …
Parker Alan Hilligas Purifoy

On January 1st, 2012 Little Parker Alan Hilligas Purifoy, 4, of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord. Visitation will be Friday at Griffin Leggett-Forest Hills from 6 p.m. …
Roxie "Smalley" Hilton

Roxie Emma "Smalley" Hilton, 96 of Searcy, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on January 3, 2012. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, January 5th, 2012 at …
Johnny M. Holt

Johnny M. Holt, 50, of England, passed away January 3, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father Earl Holt, a brother Curtis Holt, and a sister Nancy Harrison. …
Mabel Honey

Mabel Honey, 72, Newport, died Tuesday. Survivors: husband, Talmadge; sons, Carl and Kenneth Reams; daughters, Ramona Reams, Dana Raeburn; step-son, David Honey; step-daughters, Brenda Henard, Bobbie Thatcher, Kathy Buford, Gayle …
Stewart Mitchell Hughes

Stewart Mitchell Hughes, 31, Austin, Arkansas died January 3, 2012. Stewart was born December 26, 1980 in Dumas, Arkansas. Visitation held 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Thursday, Griffin Funeral Home …
Dorothy Louise Ingle

Dorothy Louise Ingle, age 67, died January 3, 2012. She is survived by a son Adam Ingle of Carlisle, two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, siblings, Mary Lee Bowlan, Elizabeth Hansel, Frances …
David Allan Inmon

David Allan Inmon, 58, of Benton, died Tuesday, January, 3, 2012 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born on June 8, 1953 in Little Rock to Robert …
Theresa Keaton

Theresa S. Keaton 88, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life Friday, December 30, 2011. She's preceded by her husband the late Dr. William T. Keaton. Survivors: sons, Bernard of …
Katherine "Katie" Anna Knight

The sweet and amazing Katherine "Katie" Anna Knight passed away peacefully on Sunday January 1, 2012. Katie was a true southern girl born in Little Rock, Arkansas on May 31, …
Robert E. Koenig

Robert E. Koenig, 88, of Paris, Arkansas died January 4, 2012 in Paris. Rosary will be at 7 p.m.,Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Roller Chapel in Paris. Funeral will be …
John Eulion LeMaire

John LeMaire, 78, of Russellville, formerly of West Helena, passed away Sunday. Graveside services are 12 noon, Thursday at Sunset Memorial Park, West Helena. Visitation is 9:30 till 11 a.m., …
Veronda Lee

Veronda Lee, 25, of Little Rock left her earthly existence to cheer on God's Team Sunday, January 1, 2012, at Arkansas Hospice-SVI. She had been employed as a substitute teacher …
Kelvin Leshon Lott Shelton

Kelvin Leshon Lott Shelton, 23, of North Little Rock, passed away suddenly Wednesday in Little Rock. He is survived by parents, Kevin and Charlotte Lott Shelton both of North Little …
Ceola Lovett

Mr. Ceola Lovett, 85, of Murrieta, California, died Saturday, December 24, 2011. His services will be Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Pilgrim M.B.C. by Reverend Larry Smith at 11 a.m. …
Greta Caston Lyon

Greta Caston Lyon, 78, of Conway, formerly of Warren and Monticello, died Monday, January 2, 2012 after a long struggle with a cerebral tumor. She was born November 21, 1933 …
Sammy Lee Maddox

Sammy Lee Maddox, 66, of Star City, died Tuesday. Funeral services are at 1 p.m., Friday at Griffin Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Thursday at the funeral …
Kenny Marshall Sr

Kenny Marshall Sr, 45, died December 23, 2011. Survivors; three children, three brothers, six sisters and one grandchild. Services Friday, January 6 at First Trinity COGIC at 1 p.m. Visitation …
John M. Marvin

Graveside services for Mr. John M. Marvin of Hazen, formerly of Little Rock, 3 p.m., Friday, Jan. 6, 2012. Rev. James C. Walter officiating. Pinecrest Cemetery, Alexander, Ark. Survivors mother; …
Calvin T. May

Calvin T. May, 77, of Little Rock, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at McLellan VA Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born March 23, 1934 in Harrisburg, Arkansas, …
Karen Gail Midwell

Karen Gail Midwell, 63, of Dover, died Monday, January 2nd at Russellville. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 5th, at Phoenix Cemetery on Buck Mountain near …
Theda Reiff Minton

Theda Reiff Minton, 92 of New Braunfels, Texas and formerly from Little Rock, Ark. passed away Dec. 29, 2011. She was born April 30, 1919 in Little Rock. She enjoyed …
Roy Monroe

Roy Joseph Monroe, 78, of Little Rock passed away on January 4, 2012. He was born August 15, 1933 in New Orleans, La. to Rosalie Tusa Monroe and Harry Monroe, …
Helen Mae Myrick

Helen Mae Myrick, 90, formerly of Winchester, current resident of Monticello, Arkansas died January 4, 2012. Mrs. Myrick, former co-owner of Hilburn's Grocery Store, member of Richland Baptist Church and …
Mark David Neal

Mark David Neal, 52, Benton died Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at his home. Survivors, wife, Shelia Neal, Benton; sons, Shawn Neal, Bauxite; David Neal, Benton; mother, Mabel Dixon, Benton; brother, …
Thelma Geraldine Nelms Berry

Thelma Geraldine Nelms Berry, 87, of Belleville died Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Graveside service; 10 a.m., Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Shott Cemetery in Waveland. Visitation; 6 to 8: p.m., …
Evelyn Marion Payne

Marion Evelyn Payne, 91, of Martin, Tenn., formerly of Steele, Mo., died January 2, at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. Funeral services January 6, at 11 a.m., Cobb Funeral Home …
Letha Mae Pearson

Letha Mae Pearson, 91, of Malvern passed away January 3, 2012. Born January 18, 1920 to the late Charles E. and Bertie Herrington. Funeral service will be Thursday, January 5, …
Eddie Eugene Perry

Eddie Eugene Perry, 61, of Benton, Arkansas passed away on Monday January 2, 2012 at the Ridgewood Health Rehabilitation Center in Benton, Arkansas. Eddie is survived by two sons; Jeff …
Phillip Leslie Plunkett

Phillip Leslie Plunkett passed away January 3, 2012. He was the son of the late Orville L. Sr. and Lois Lane Plunkett. Born in Little Rock, on May 16, 1951, …
Michael Dewayne Pruitt

Michael Dewayne Pruitt, age 56, died January 1, 2012. He was an ordained Minister for the Soldiers For Christ Church. He was a 32nd degree Mason, member of Lodge #587, …
Terry Dee Puckett Colter

Terry Dee Puckett Colter, 56, of Batesville, died Jan. 2, 2012 at Batesville. Memorial Service Friday, Jan. 6, 2012 at 11 a.m., Qualls Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements: Qualls Funeral Home …
Ella Lois Reed

Ella Lois Reed, 90, died Monday. Survivors: sister-in-law; Opal Reed and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by brothers; William, Bumus, Perry, Floyd, Mack, and Woodrow Reed, and a special cousin; …
Charles Lee Reiter

Charles Lee Reiter "Grandad," 61 of Greenbrier, went to be with his Creator and Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ on Monday January 2, 2012. Charlie was born on October 16, …
Joseph A. Saliba

Joseph A. Saliba, Jr., 84, of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Blytheville and Los Angeles, Calif., died, December 3, Graveside services, January 8, 1:30 p.m., Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, …
Mary Salisbury

Mary Salisbury, age 78, of Mountain Home, Ark. passed away January 1, 2012. Visitation is 6-8 p.m., Friday at Roller Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Saturday at …
Robert Lee Sanders III

Robert Lee Sanders III, 59, Little Rock, Ark., went to eternal rest Saturday, December 31st, 2011. Survivors: devoted wife of 35 years, Pinella J. Sanders; daughters, Ashley L. Sanders, Robbie …
Johnny Sanford

Mr. Johnny Sanford, 97, of Bradford died Monday, January 2, 2012 at White County Medical Center, Searcy, Arkansas. He was born February 27, 1914 in Bradford. Mr. Sanford was a …
Billie Sawyer

Mrs. Billie Sawyer 80, of Red Oak, Texas passed away Sunday, January 1, 2012 in Red Oak, Texas. Visitation, 11-12:30 p.m., prior to service at Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home. Graveside service, …
Jennette Shackelford

Jennette Shackelford, 97, of Poplar Grove passed away Monday in Mississippi. She was a member of County Line Baptist Church. Services are 1 p.m., Friday at Roller-Citizens. Burial at Eventide …
Billy Eugene Shewbirt

Mr. Billy Eugene Shewbirt, 61, of Rosston, Arkansas passed away January 3, 2012 in a local hospital. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, January 5 at Brazzel/Oakcrest The …
Delbert Staton Skinner

Delbert Staton Skinner, 83, of Quitman went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 3, 2012. He was born January 5, 1928 in Quitman, Ark. to the late James Roy …
Lorene Summers

Lorene Summers, 87, of Mabelvale, Arkansas passed away Sunday, January 1, 2012. She is survived by three children; Roy Berg and family of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Evelyn Banks and family of …
Jimmie Eugene Trost

Jimmie Eugene Trost, 76, of Little Rock, passed away January 3, 2012. Born December 25, 1935, in Leedey Oklahoma, he was the youngest son of the late Herbert Trost and …
Louis Ivan "Shorty" Walker

Louis Ivan "Shorty" Walker, 90, of Opal, Arkanas, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2011 at this home. Graveside services will be Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Lower …
Joyce Ann Walker Davis

Joyce Ann Walker Davis, 68, died Tuesday. 2 p.m. graveside service, Friday, Augusta Memorial Park, Augusta, Ark. Survivors: daughters: Judy Stuckey (Donald), Beebe, Donna Rhea (Roger), Jonesboro, Mari Davis, Augusta, …
Grace O. Warrick

Grace O. Warrick, 92, of Branson West, Mo., died December 26, 2011. A graveside service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Greenwood Cemetery in Camden, Ark. Carl …
Gladys Weaver

Gladys Weaver, 75, of Weiner departed this life Monday, January 2, 2012. Funeral services are 2 p.m., Thursday at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Smith Cemetery. Arrangements …
Marthey Reed West

Marthey Ann Reed West,61, of Leola, Arkansas died Tuesday. Survivors: son, Buck (Tenna) West; daughter, Rena (Charles) Rhodes; three brothers, three sisters, eight grandchildren, Funeral: 2 p.m., Friday, Chapel. Burial: …
Jill Herring Wheelington

Jill Herring Wheelington 55, of Hope, Arkansas passed away December 30, 2011 at her home in Hope, Arkansas. Mrs. Wheelington was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Wheelington; her …
Patricia A Yarberry

Patricia A. Yarberry, 81, of Sherwood, passed away January 4, 2012 in Little Rock. She was born July 19, 1930 in North Little Rock to the late John Patten and …
Cathy Diane Young

Cathy Diane Young, 52, North Little Rock, passed away January 3, 2012. She was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her son, James Young, Fiance' Kera Harriss, of …

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