Obituaries

Obituaries for June 3, 2012

Robert Hilary Adcock

Robert Hilary Adcock, known as "Mr. Robert" in McGehee, loving husband, father, grandfather, friend and benefactor died June 1, 2012 at the age of 88. Robert was born Sept. 4, …
Joseph Raymond Baldwin

JOSEPH RAYMOND BALDWIN, 59 of Sherwood passed away Thursday, May 31, 2012. He was born Feb. 13, 1953 in North Little Rock, Ark. to Fred and Martha Jo Baldwin. He …
Andrew Barron

Pastor ANDREW BARRON, 68, of Little Rock, departed this life May 30, 2012. His wife, Jewel Crutchfield; father, William Howard Taft Barron; mother, Mamie Whidby Barron and brother, Herman Eugene …
Ella Mae Barrow

ELLA MAE BARROW, age 71, of Mabelvale, Ark. died Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at the Baptist Health Medical Center. She was born in Malvern, Ark. on July 18, 1940 to …
Jerry Richard Black

Mr. Jerry Richard Black, 70, of Scotland, Ark. went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 30, 2012. He was born Oct. 20, 1941 at Scotland, Ark. to James and …
Cynthia Moyer Boroughs

Cynthia Moyer Boroughs, 77, of Holly Springs, died Friday, June 1, 2012 in Little Rock, Ark. She was born Oct. 27, 1934 in Westlake, La. to the late William Thomas …
Shirley Lee Bryant

Shirley Bryant, 69, of Salem, died Thursday at her home. Graveside services are Monday, June 4, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Union cemetery under the direction of Cox-Blevins Funeral Home …
Mamie Lea Burnham

Mamie Lea Burnham, age 98, of Danville passed away Friday, June 1, 2012 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. Graveside service 2 p.m., Monday, June 4 Earl Ladd Cemetery Danville. Arrangements are …
James "Jim" Burns

James "Jim" Burns, age 73, of Bryant, Ark. died Thursday, May 31, 2012 at the Saline Memorial Hospital. He was born and raised in DeWitt, Ark. on Aug. 30, 1938. …
William Byrd

William Harold Byrd, age 88, of Arkadelphia, died Wednesday. Memorial service 2 p.m. Friday, June 8, 2012 at Baring Cross Missionary Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Baring Cross …
Dick Calvert

Dick Calvert, age 66, of Benton, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2012. He was born Aug. 21, 1945 in Pine Bluff, Ark. Dick served as a State Farm agent …
David Ray Carter Sr.

David Ray Carter Sr., 58, of Sheridan, Ark. died Thursday. Survivors: spouse, Patricia; sons, David Jr., Shane, Jeff, Chris; mother, Edith Jones; sister, Karen Gamet; nine grandchildren. Memorial Service: 2 …
Lenard Arley Gene Castleberry

Lenard Arley Gene Castleberry, 64, of Scott, died Thursday. Survivors include his wife Judith, step-son, two sisters, two brothers. Visitation is 1-2 Monday at Garth Funeral Home in Des Arc …
Carolyn Mason Chandler

Carolyn Mason Chandler, 50, passed Thursday May 31. Survivors: mother, Mary Mason; three sons, Justin, Josh, Jarvis Chandler; two daughters, April, Augusta Chandler; two brothers, Charlie, David Mason; eight grandchildren. …
Russell Dean Cody

Russell Dean Cody, aged 65, died Thursday, May 31, at his home. Born in Claremore, Okla., he was predeceased by his parents, Rev. Charles and Virginia Russell Cody. He is …
George Baker Couch III

George Baker Couch III, 66, of Hatfield, Ark., died Tuesday, May 29, 2012. Mr. Couch was born Sept. 19, 1945, in Pine Bluff, a son of the late "T.C. " …
Marcella Elaine Cowen

Marcella (Marty) Edmisten Cowen, 56, died Sunday, May 27, 2012 at her home in McRae, Ark. She was born Feb. 23, 1956 in Coffeyville, Kan. to Bob and Shirley Roszel …
Lula Merle Crowder

Lula Merle Crowder, 89, of Fordyce, Ark., died Thursday, May 31, 2012 at the Dallas County Medical Center. She was born in Dallas County, Ark., on Aug. 12, 1922 to …
Allean Bell Davis

Funeral services for Allean Bell Davis, 76, of Pine Bluff, died May 26, will be Tuesday 12 noon Old St James MBC, burial Forrest Lawn Cemetery by Perry Funeral Home. …
Paul Eugene Davis

Paul Eugene Davis, 91 of Tumbling Shoals died Friday, June 1, 2012. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. Sunday, June 3, at Heber Springs Assembly of God Church with funeral services …
Rheta DeVries

Little Rock resident Dr. RHETA DeVRIES died Monday, May 28 at UAMS Hospital. Before retiring from the University of Northern Iowa to return to Little Rock, Dr. DeVries achieved international …
Edward Allen Deeter

EDWARD ALLEN DEETER, age 62, of North Little Rock, died Friday June 1, 2012. He was born in Little Rock on April 1, 1952 to the late James William and …
Nancy Irene Dickerson

Nancy Irene Dickerson, age 56, White Hall, died, Thursday, May 31, 2012. The family will receive guests at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 6910 Briarwood, White Hall Ark. …
Jerry Franklin Driggers

JERRY FRANKLIN DRIGGERS of Sherwood, a retired law enforcement and correction officer, passed away June 1, 2012 at North Little Rock. Jerry was born March 25, 1932 in Montgomery County, …
Dorothy Ellen Erickson

DOROTHY ELLEN COX ERICKSON, 98, originally of Moline, Ill. went to be with Lord, May 30, 2012. Grandma Dot was preceded in death by one daughter, Nadeen Tipton. Survivors include …
Wynona Truett Evans

WYNONA TRUETT EVANS, age 94, of North Little Rock went to be with her Lord on May 31, 2012. She was born in Wattensaw, Ark. on Aug. 27, 1917 to …
William "Willy" Lee Furqueron

WILLIAM "WILLY" LEE FURQUERON, age 55 of Little Rock died Thursday, May 31, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 2, 1956 in Flint Michigan to …
Billie Jean Gates

Billie Jean Gates, age 80, of Arkadelphia died Friday, June 1, 2012. She was born in Clark County June 24, 1931 the daughter of Milton and Ophelia Suggs Williams. She …
Debbie Anne Grantham

Debbie Anne Grantham, 53, passed June 1. Survivors include: father, Billy Grantham Sr. and mother, Emma Grantham. One brother, Billy (Sharon) Grantham and one niece, Susie Inskeep. Services: 2 p.m. …
Caryl Marie Heath

CARYL MARIE HEATH, 82, of Little Rock, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2012, at St. Vincent Hospice. She was born April 16, 1930 in Aurora, Ill. to John and Frances …
Laura Hizer

LAURA HIZER, 66, of Little Rock, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2012. She leaves cherish her memory, a special friend, Johnny Little; and a host of relatives and friends. Cremation …
Betty Jo Hounsley

Betty Hounsley, 56, of Heber Springs died Thursday, May 31. Visitation will be 6 p.m.–8 p.m. Monday, June 4, at Heber Springs Funeral Home. Funeral services are 1 p.m. Tuesday, …
Prince Tapscott "Scott" House

Prince Tapscott "Scott" House Successful businessman dedicated to wildlife habitat conservation. Scott House, former owner of Heritage Building Systems and Steelbuilding.com, died on May 23 in Argentina while pursuing his …
Patricia Kay Barrett Iry

Patricia Kay Barrett Iry, 55, passed Thursday May 31. Survivors include: one son, Jeff Bailey of Morrilton; one daughter, Kristina (David) Holt of Bigelow; and three grandchildren, Trinity, Drake, and …
Betty Johnson

BETTY JOHNSON, 76, of Jacksonville, departed this life May 27, 2012. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Johnson; son, Derwin Marshall; father, Percy Cannon; mother, Pinkie Carter. She leaves …
Marguerite Jones

Marguerite Jones, age 85, of Mountain Home, died Friday. Funeral Service: 2 p.m. Monday, Roller Funeral Home Chapel; interment: Kirby's Tucker Memorial Cemetery. Survivors: Sons: James, Shelby and Philip "Sam" …
Robert LeeRoy Kirkwood

Robert "LeeRoy" Kirkwood, 69, of Mountain Home passed away Saturday, June 2, 2012, in Mountain Home. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at …
Franklin R. (Dick) Knight

F.R. (Dick) Knight, 85, passed away May 31, 2012 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He is survived by his children, Karen Bowman, Belton, Texas, Dixie Knight, Little Rock, Ark., Richard Knight, …
Francis Q. Lasley

Francis Q. Lasley, 75, of Shirley passed away Saturday. Survived by a son; daughter; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters; and two brothers. Graveside service will be held at 1 …
Minnie J. Lawson-Tavorn

MINNIE J. LAWSON TAVORN, 85, of Jacksonville, Ark., passed away on May 25, 2012. Survivors include: four sons, Lamont, Michael, Shawn and Eric Tavorn all of Jacksonville, Ark.; one daughter, …
Grace Garvin Liedtke

Grace Garvin Liedtke was born Feb. 5, 1916 in Jacksonville, Ark. to W. M. and Sarah Bean Garvin. She passed away May 27, 2012 in Maitland, Flo. She is predeceased …
Hazel Linsner

HAZEL RAY SAPPINGTON LINSNER passed away on May 31, 2012 in North Little Rock, Ark. She was born in England, Ark. March 10, 1926 to Cecil Calvin and Nora Maude …
William Isaac Lucas

William Isaac Lucas, age 8, died Monday, May 28, 2012, at his home in Pflugerville, Texas. He fought a long battle with a malignant brain tumor. He was born Oct. …
Floyd Otis Lumley Jr.

Floyd Otis Lumley Jr, age 85, of Malvern, died Friday, June 1, 2012 at his home. He was born Sept. 21,1926 to the late Floyd Otis Sr. and Georgia Beckman …
Kathryn Jane McKewen Travis

KATHRYN JANE McKWEEN TRAVIS, 93 years old, passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2012. She was born on February 1, 1919 in DeWitt, Arkansas to the late Roy and Sadie …
Izelle B. Morgan

IZELLE B. MORGAN, 92, Maumelle, formerly of Jacksonville, passed away June 1, 2012. Izelle was born Feb. 9, 1920 in Blakely, Ga., the oldest child to Luther and Edna Bridges. …
Jerry A Musser

Jerry A. Musser, 75, Blytheville, died May 31 at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Little Rock. Funeral services will be June 4, at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. …
Stephen Earl Pierce

Stephen Earl Pierce, 71, of Batesville, died Thursday. Survivors: wife, Pat Pierce; daughters: Laura Howard, Dana Barker; sister, Carol Johnson. Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Quail Valley Freewill Baptist Church, Batesville. …
Timothy Dale Pullen

Timothy Dale Pullen, age 24, of Hope, died Friday in an auto accident. Funeral services 2 p.m. Monday at the Trinity Temple Assembly of God Church in Arkadelphia. Burial in …
Lucy Pyle

LUCY CAMARGO PYLE, 77, of Jacksonville passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2012. Lucy loved golf, cooking, music, being in the outdoors, all animals and most of all spending time with …
William Robert Reaves

William Robert Reaves, 66, of Bryant passed away Monday, May 28, 2012. Service held on Monday, June 4, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Lighthouse Church of Benton. Visitation will be …
Oscar S. Reeves

Oscar "Snooks" Reeves, 98, of Floral, died Friday, June 1, 2012 at his home. Services, Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 2 p.m., Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel. Burial, Pleasant Plains …
Robert Neidig Robertson

ROBERT NEIDIG ROBERTSON, 80, of Little Rock, died May 31, 2012 following a long illness. He was born Aug. 4, 1931 in Excelsior Springs, Mo. to Robert L. and Dorothy …
Leo Ruegg

LEO RUEGG was born June 29,1941 in Zurich, Switzerland, where he was raised with his sister and three brothers. He passed away May 10, 2012 in Little Rock, Ark. After …
Barbara Marie Seaman

Barbara Marie Seaman, 74, of Jefferson City, formerly of Elkins, Ark., died Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at her daughters home in Jefferson City. She was born on June 3, 1937, …
Stan Slater

STAN SLATER, 83, of North Little Rock went to be with his Lord on May 31, 2012 with his wife and five children by his side. Stan had an endless …
Mary Smalling

Mary Catherine Conway Smalling, 91, of Jonesboro, formerly of North Little Rock, passed into the heavenly presence of her Savior, Thursday, May 31, 2012. She was born in Vilonia, Ark., …
James W. "Buddy" Smith

JAMES W. "BUDDY" SMITH of Mabelvale, Ark. born March 3, 1943 passed away on June 1, 2012. He was a retired roofer, bass fisherman, 32nd degree Mason, Shriner and of …
Merle M. Smith

Merle M. Smith, 92, passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 in Searcy, Ark. Visitation 10 a.m. Monday June 4, 2012 at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services at 11 …
Arlena L. Southerland

Arlena Southerland, 89, of Drasco, died Thursday, May 31. Visitation will be 6 p.m.–8 p.m. Sunday, June 3 the chapel of Heber Springs Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 …
Charles U. Sutterfield

Charles U. Sutterfield, 79, of Russellville, died June 1. Funeral is 2 p.m. Monday, June 4, at Shinn Chapel. Burial in Rest Haven Memorial Park by Shinn Funeral Service. Visitation …
Bobbie Joy Glenn Thomason

Bobbie Joy Glenn Thomason, 86, of Hot Springs Village, Ark. entered the presence of the Lord on May 28, 2012. She was the youngest of the ten children of Joseph …
William Gene Thompson

WILLIAM GENE (BILL) THOMPSON, 84, of Little Rock, passed away June 1. Family Hour 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Friday, June 8 at Mt. Nebo A,M,E Church, College Station and Funeral Services, …
J. R. Turner

J. R. Turner, age 102, died peacefully, June 1, 2012 in Danville. He was born Sept. 13, 1909 in Wing, Ark., youngest son of John Rana and Effie Woolbright Turner. …
Richard E. Williams

Richard E. Williams, 72, of Cabot, Ark. went to be with his Lord on May 31, 2012, surrounded by his loved ones. Richard loved his country and the Marine Corps …
Troy Lee Wolverton

Troy Lee Wolverton, 80, of Batesville died Friday. Survivors: wife, Maye Wolverton; sons, Greg Wolverton, Barry Wolverton; daughters, Rhonda Finnie, Vicki Allison, Venita Osborn; 12 grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m., Tuesday, …
Jerry Lincoln Woodley

JERRY LINCOLN WOODLEY, 64 of Little Rock, Ark. passed on May 29, 2012. Family hour Sunday, June 3, 6-7 p.m. and Home Going Monday, June 4 11 a.m. both held …
Earsie M. Wright

EARSIE M. WRIGHT, 71, of Little Rock, Ark. passed May 29, 2012 surrounded by her family. Memories left to her children, Beckie Nelson, Tequila McJunkins, Marty Nelson and Dewayne (Libbie) …
James E. Young

James E. "Jim" Young, 81, of Conway, passed away June 1, 2012 at St. Andrew's Place Nursing Home. He was born Nov. 26, 1930, in Carlisle, Ark., to German "G.P." …

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