Obituaries

Obituaries for July 7, 2013

Carol Pauline Colaianni Allen

Carol Pauline Colaianni Allen, 70, of Hot Springs, Ark., passed away July 4, 2013, in her home, surrounded by her husband and three daughters. Carol was born Dec. 21, 1942 …
Ohal GeGe Applegate

Funeral for Mrs. Ohal "GeGe" Applegate, 51, Prescott, 10 a.m., Monday, July 8 at Brazzel/Cornish Chapel with Bro. Neil Ridling and Bro. Tony Rogers officiating. Burial to follow in Piney …
Gail Leslie Archer

Gail Leslie Graham Archer, 62, of Cabot, died Thursday, July 4, 2013. She was born Feb. 9, 1952, in Little Rock to the late Bill and Bobbie Graham. Gail was …
Bruce Edwin Barbre

Bruce Edwin Barbre, 54, of Murfreesboro, Ark., passed away on July 5, 2013 at his home. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Sunday, July 7, 2013 at the First …
Gordon Francis Beck

GORDON FRANCIS BECK lived large, loved to sing, play golf, and tell tales. His singing, though woefully off key, was joyful. He adored Susie, his wife of almost 49 years, …
Patricia Bennett

Patricia J. Bennett, age 67, of Alexander, passed away Wednesday July 3, 2013. She was born April 6, 1946 in Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Bennett was retired from the Arkansas Pediatric …
James Berry

James Russell "Russ" Berry, of Fairfield Bay, died July 1, 2013. Born in Franklin, Ark., Nov. 11, 1933, to the late David and Zelphia Berry. He served in the Navy …
Evelyn Mae Biggs

Evelyn Mae Biggs, 88, of Pocahontas, Ark., passed away Friday, July 5, 2013. She is survived by her brother, Eugene (Mary) Biggs; seven nephews, John, Jeff, Mike, Lonnie, Ross and …
James David Blackwell

JAMES "SMILIN' JIM" DAVID BLACKWELL, 63, passed away July 4, 2013. Services are pending by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, (501-224-2200). James' online guestbook may be …
Magnolia Irene Davis Bobo

MAGNOLIA IRENE DAVIS BOBO, 88, of North Little Rock, was called home on Wednesday, July 3, 2013. She leaves to cherish her memory one son, Larry Davis (Malon); three daughters, …
Robert B. "Bob" Bronfman

Robert B. "Bob" Bronfman, DPM, 60, of McLean, Va. died suddenly on Thursday, June 27 in West Orange, N.J. He was there attending his father's funeral. Bob was born April …
Anne Bullington

Anne E. (Dickey) Bullington of Higden, Ark., passed away July 4, 2013 while at Baptist Hospital. She had been battling many health issues for years. Anne was born Sept. 20, …
Ruby Mae Jackson Burlison

Ruby Mae Jackson Burlison passed away Friday, July 5, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur M. and Willie Jane Barnes Jackson; a daughter, Donna Jean Burlison …
Janie Brake Butts

Janie Brake Butts passed on to her Heavenly Father at 5:50 a.m. on July 4, 2013. She was 78 years old when she passed in the care of Hospice of …
Elsie "Jean" Geneva Lee Carothers

ELSIE "JEAN" GENEVA LEE CAROTHERS, 92, peacefully left her home in Maumelle, Ark. and went to be with the Lord and her many friends and family members who have gone …
Barbara Ellen Cave

BARBARA ELLEN CAVE, 54, of Mabelvale, born Jan. 10, 1959, passed away on July 3, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Millie Missey; son, Billy …
Jason Brian Clay

JASON BRIAN CLAY, 31, of Hensley, Ark., died Friday, July 5, 2013. He was born June 17, 1982 in Roanoke Rapids, N.C. Mr. Clay was reared and received his early …
Grace House Cleveland

Grace House Cleveland, 84 of Searcy, formerly of Walnut Ridge, passed from this life Thursday, July 4, 2013. She was born Oct. 8, 1928 in LaGrange, Ga. to William E. …
James Timothy "Tim" Collins

James Timothy "Tim" Collins, age 57, passed away in his home in Hot Springs, Ark., July 4, 2013. He was born Jan. 30, 1956 in Little Rock, Ark. to George …
Joe Vurn Davie Sr.

JOE VURN DAVIE SR., 82, of College Station, Ark., departed this life July 3, 2013. He's preceded in death by his mother, Verler Bell Davie-Thomas; his father, Tom Joe Davie; …
Dennis Michael Dearen

Dennis Michael Dearen, 62, of West Memphis, Ark., died Thursday, July 4, 2013. Mr. Dearen was retired from insurance sales, and a member of the Missouri Street Church of Christ. …
Helen Louise Dees

Helen Louise Dees, 90, of McGehee, Ark. died Thursday July 4, 2013. Mrs. Dees was born May 5, 1923 in Dermott, Ark. a daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine …
Eularuel Blount Dubose

Eularuel Blount DuBose 89, of Heber Springs, Ark., passed away peacefully Thursday, July 4, 2013. She was born June 26, 1924 at Garner, Ark. to the late Ethel M. and …
Jimmy "Cowboy" Dale Earnest

Jimmy "Cowboy" Dale Earnest, 52, of Romance, born Dec. 30, 1960, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Virgil Earnest; his mother, …
Oriana "Ann" Terry Fox

ORIANA "ANN" TERRY FOX, born Oct. 22, 1918 in Little Rock, to John Harvey Terry and Lena Beyer Terry, passed peacefully at home on Independence Day, July 4, 2013 at …
Callie Franklin

Mrs. Callie Franklin, 80, of Fountain Hill, Ark., died Friday, July 5. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and listening to gospel music. Survivors include five sons, two daughters, one sister, 28 …
Sandra Sue Smith Garner

Sandra Sue Smith Garner passed this life on July 3, 2013 in Fort Smith, Ark. Sandy was preceded in death by her parents, Okla Homer and Creo Belle Smith, and …
Imogene Burns Goodwin

IMOGENE "JEAN" BURNS GOODWIN, 87, went to be with the Lord July 5, 2013. Jean was born in Hope, Ark. on Aug. 31, 1925 to Ruby and Myrtis Burns. She …
Kenneth Gregory

Kenneth Gregory, 78, of Birdtown, passed away July 3, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Eleanor McGuire Gregory. A memorial service will be 2 p.m., Thursday, …
Mildred Lou Hubbard Hoke

Mildred Lou Hubbard Hoke, age 93, died Friday, July 5, 2013, in Jonesboro, Ark. She was born on Sept. 3, 1919, in Blytheville, Ark., the daughter of George Gaines Hubbard …
Veda Ann Holland

Veda Ann Holland, age 72, of Quitman, went to be with the Lord and her Mama and Daddy on Thursday, July 4, 2013. What started off being a blind date …
Freddie Joe Howell

FREDDIE JOE HOWELL, 45, of Little Rock, passed away June 25, 2013, he was born in Conway on Jan. 11, 1968. At an early age, Fred was a gifted orator …
Lane Andrew Huie

LANE ANDREW HUIE was born in Little Rock, Ark. on Jan. 28, 1986 to Casey Andrew Huie and Darla Southern Huie. Lane passed away on July 4, 2013 in Little …
Robert Edward Hunter

Lt. Col. (Air Force Retired) ROBERT EDWARD HUNTER of North Little Rock passed away July 4, 2013. He was born in Springfield, Mo. on July 12, 1927. Survivors are his …
Jimmy E. Igou

Jimmy E. Igou, 78, of Poplar Grove, Ark., passed away Thursday, July 4, 2013 at his home. Services will be Monday, July 8, 2013 at Roller-Citizens Chapel in West Helena, …
Reba Jennings

REBA LEWIS JENNINGS, 96, of North Little Rock, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2013. She was born Jan. 11, 1917, in North Little Rock to the late Audrey Dell and …
Ja'kylen Nyreil Jones

Ja'Kylen Nyreil Jones, 5, died June 30, 2013. Family hour, Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 5-7 p.m. at Lively Stone Church. Funeral service, Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at 1 p.m., First …
Henry P. Jorgensen

Henry P. Jorgensen, 95, World War II veteran, passed away July 3, 2013. Brother, Marvin (Gloria) Jorgensen; sisters, Lorraine Egan, Helen Knight, and Gladys Ireland; many nieces and nephews. Visitation …
Joel Lambert Jr.

Joel Lambert Jr., died May 7, 2013, at the age of 89, in Sarasota, Florida. Long time resident of Stuart, Va., originally from Holly Grove, Ark. Joel always emphasized his …
Glenn Randall Lehman

GLENN RANDALL LEHMAN, 82, of Little Rock passed away on July 5, 2013. Graveside services will be held at Pinecrest Memorial Park Thursday, July 11 at 11 a.m. with visitation …
Lee Merritt Levitan

Lee Merritt Levitan, of Milton, Mass., known by all those who knew her as Merritt, beloved and adored daughter of Richard Alan and Anna Cheshire Levitan, cherished big sister of …
Rose Jolley Lord

Rose Jolley Lord, age 88, of Pine Bluff, Ark. died Wednesday, July 3, at North Metro Medical Center, Jacksonville, Ark. She was born June 23, 1925 at West Helena, Ark., …
William "Bill" Mahan

William "Bill" Mahan, 69, of Atkins, Ark., died on July 4, 2013. Funeral Service will be Monday, July 8, 10 a.m. at the Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, burial …
Betty Ruth Malham

Betty Ruth Malham was born Aug. 17, 1927, in Valley Springs, Ark., to James Thomas Atchley and Eva Mae Curnutt Atchley. She was the youngest of 10 siblings: four brothers …
John Richard Marr

JOHN RICHARD MARR, 70, of Mabelvale, passed away July 4, 2013. Richard is survived by his wife of 42 years, Doris, and brother, Fred Marr of Texas. A memorial service …
Esther Smith Mayhew

Esther Smith Mayhew, 68 of Danville, died July 3, 2013 at St Vincent Hospital in Little Rock. Funeral service: 10 a.m. Monday, July 8, 2013, Cornwell Chapel. Burial: Mt. Zion …
Robert Lee McDonald

Dr. Robert L. McDonald (Bob) died on July 2, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Kathleen Stone McDonald, two sons, Lee of Bellaire, Texas and Blanton …
Mabel Elizabeth McHan

Mabel Elizabeth McHan, 99, of Lake Village, died Wednesday. She is survived by two sons, Herman and George McHan; daughter, Shirley Hymer; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Funeral …
Elizabeth "Libby" Miller

Elizabeth "Libby" Miller, age 89, of Warren, Ark., died Friday, July 5. Funeral services 4 p.m. Monday, July 8, at Frazer's Chapel. Burial Oakland Cemetery. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. …
John Thomas "Joe" Orr

John Thomas "Joe" Orr, 78, of Crossett, Ark., died Friday. Funeral will be 10 a.m., Monday, July 8, 2013 at Church of Christ in Crossett. Interment will follow at Crossroads …
Lloyd Z. Page Sr.

Lloyd Z. Page Sr., 76, of Mayflower, went to be with the Lord, Friday July 5. He was born Oct. 25, 1936 in Faulkner County to the late Howard and …
James "Harold" Palmer

James "Harold" Palmer, 90, of Monticello, passed away Friday, July 5, 2013 at Drew Memorial Hospital. He was born Oct. 22, 1922 in Drew County. He was a retired machinist …
Janet Lee Parmer

JANET LEE PARMER, 59, of Little Rock, passed away on May 18, 2013. She was born March 25, 1954 to the late Jack and Maxine Parmer in San Antonio, Texas. …
Albert Peterson Jr.

ALBERT PETERSON JR., 66, Little Rock, departed this life July 4, 2013. Albert retired from Pirelli Tire Co. after 31 ½ years of employment. He was preceded in death by …
Calvin Douglas Phillips

Calvin Douglas Phillips, age 101, passed away Wednesday, July 03, 2013 in Mena. Graveside services will be Monday, July 8, 2013, 11 a.m. at Craig Cemetery at Hibank near El …
Nickey Dean Powell

Nickey Dean Powell, age 75, passed away Friday. Survivors: daughter, Taresha Phillips, Louisiana; son, Larry Powell, Louisiana; brothers, Harvey Powell, Searcy, Charles Powell, Heber Springs; half-brother, Ronald Duncan, Batesville; sisters, …
Dorothy Belcher Powers

Dorothy Belcher Powers, age 69, died Friday. Survivors include, daughter, Penny (Philip) Childs; grandson, Heath Childs; brother, Robert Belcher; sisters, Linda Parker, Ann Young, Judy Moses. Graveside services 2 p.m., …
Rose Louise Rannenberg

Rose Louise Rannenberg, 100, of White Hall, Ark., passed away, Friday, July 5, 2013, at White Hall Nursing and Rehab. She was born Nov. 19, 1912, in Pine Bluff, Ark., …
Tomi Roberts

Tomi Roberts, 72, of Batesville, died Thursday in Fayetteville. Survivors: sons, Rob Roberts of Batesville and T.D. Roberts of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Randi Jo Frisby, Lunden Roberts, Brayton Roberts, Ava Roberts. …
Brenda Rockins

BRENDA ROCKINS, 60, of Jacksonville, passed July 3, 2013. Loving memories left to children, Ulricho (LaCher) Rockins, Ricarol Hinton, and Tammila Holland; siblings, Hubert Thompson, Larry Thompson, and Phyllis Jackson; …
Joseph Savoy Jr.

JOSEPH SAVOY JR., 73, of North Little Rock, died on Friday, June 28, 2013. Joe was a Korean War Veteran, published author, and family man. He was most proud of …
James Shaddox

Rev. James Shaddox, 92, of Foreman, Ark. died Friday, July 5, 2013 in the Ashdown hospital. Rev. Shaddox was born Feb. 27, 1921 in rural Arkansas. He was a member …
Ernest Linwood Sheilds, Sr.

ERNEST L. SHEILDS SR., 88, of Little Rock, Ark. passed away Thursday, July 4, 2013. Graveside services will be Monday, July 8, 2013 at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena, …
Gary Neil Shelton

Gary Neil Shelton, 67, of Mountain Home, died Thursday, July 4, 2013. Survivors are wife, Nancy Shelton; mother, Shirley Shelton; sister, Bonnie Heenan; five children. A Celebration of Life will …
Darrel Dean Short

Darrel Dean Short went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, July 5, 2013. He was born in Glenwood, Ark., June 28, 1929, to the late …
Glen Alexander Showalter

Glen Alexander Showalter, 49, of Shirley, Ark., died June 30, 2013. Survived by his mother and stepfather, father and stepmother, daughter, sister and brother-in-law, two nephews, two step-brothers, step-sister, and …
Dawn Jones Sills

DAWN JONES SILLS, 74, of North Little Rock, passed away Friday, July 5, 2013. She was a 1956 graduate of North Little Rock High School and retired from the Arkansas …
Eugene Richard Simmons

Eugene Richard "Gene" Simmons, 92, of Pine Bluff, died Monday, July 1, 2013. Survivors include a son, Van Simmons; a grandson, Randall Anthony Simmons; and a great-granddaughter, Sabrina Simmons. Memorial …
Steve Spann

STEVE SPANN, age 49 , of Little Rock (East End Community) went to meet his Heavenly Father on July 2, 2013. Steve was a very loving father, sweet son, loving …
Olen Milo Standridge

Olen Milo Standridge, 86, of Scotland, Ark. passed away Thursday, July 4, 2013. He was born Aug. 10, 1926 at Moore, Ark. to the late Columbus Ivy (Lum) and Lourenda …
Jovita Stengel

Sister Jovita Stengel, age 94, died July 04, 2013. The family of Fred and Elizabeth Blake Stengel welcomed their daughter, Wilhelmina Eva, Sept. 7, 1918 in Rhineland, Texas. Wilhelmina Eva …
Samuel Olen Strait

SAMUEL OLEN STRAIT, born in Modesto, Calif. on Jan. 9, 1939, left us peacefully at 4:50 p.m. June 24, 2013. For many years, he worked as a tow truck driver/first …
Mickey Townsend

MICKEY TOWNSEND, 58, of North Little Rock, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2013. He was born July 13, 1954 in Paeola, Kan., to the late Wilbur and Irene Thomas Townsend. …
Bernice H. Tyner

BERNICE H. TYNER, 95, of Little Rock, passed away on July 5, 2013. Because of her faith in Jesus Christ, she is now rejoicing in Heaven with all her loved …
Bessie Nolen Ward

Bessie Nolen Ward, 89, of Searcy, passed from this life Thursday, July 4, 2013. She was born Feb. 11, 1924 in Mt. Vernon, Ark. to the late Monroe Leonard and …
Billy Joe Weaver

BILLY JOE WEAVER, 82, of Little Rock, passed away on July 3, 2013. A celebration of life will be Monday, July 8, 2013 at 11 at Dial and Dudley Funeral …
Cammie Lynn Wells

Cammie Lynn Wells, 43, of Piggott, Ark., passed away Friday, July 5, 2013. Services are Monday, July 8, 2013, at 2 p.m. in the Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home Chapel …
Chester Williams

CHESTER WILLIAMS, 72, of Little Rock, Ark. departed this life on July 2, 2013. Home going services will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 10 a.m., at Lee Chapel …
Dorothy O'Dell Wood

Dorothy O'Dell Wood, 87, of Letona, died Friday, July 5, 2013. Survived by a son, two daughters, a brother, two sisters, six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday …
Willie Corrine Wooten

Willie Corrine Wooten, 88, of Searcy, passed away Friday July 5, 2013. Visitation at the First United Methodist Church Searcy at 10 a.m. with Funeral Services beginning at 11 a.m. …

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