Obituaries

Obituaries for May 5, 2013

JoAnn Marie Bates

JoAnn Marie Bates of Redfield died on April 30, 2013. Joann was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bates and her brother, Parnell Bates of Choctaw, …
Jerry William Bromley

JERRY WILLIAM BROMLEY SR., 70 of North Little Rock, died Friday. Survived by children, Jerry W., Jr., Tim and Annett Bromley; sister, Joye Blackwell. Graveside service 11 a.m. Tuesday, May …
Phil Butler II

Mr. Phil Butler II, 58, of Hope, Ark., passed away Friday, May 3, 2013, in Texarkana, Texas. Visitation, Monday, May 6, 2013, between 6-8 p.m. at Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home. Memorial …
John Caton

JOHN CATON, 64, Little Rock, died Friday, May 3, 2013. He was a self-employed carpenter. He is survived by his brother, William Caton, of Texarkana. Graveside services will be 11 …
Jason Michael Clark

Jason Michael Clark, 40, of Austin, went to be with Christ on Thursday, May 2, 2013. He was preceded in death by baby sister Jillian; grandparents, Howard and Maurice Phillips …
Barbara Ann Cooper

Barbara Cooper, 73, Morrilton passed Thursday, May 2. Survivors: son, Brian Cooper (Kim); daughter, Melanie Williams (Alan); four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation: 2-4 p.m., Sunday, May 5. Services: 2 p.m., …
Cody Jay Corley

Cody Jay Corley, 24, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013 in Red Cloud, Neb. A memorial service will be held in Paris, Ark. on Monday, May 6, 2013 at 3 …
Ruby Jean Cox

Jean Morgan Cox, age 89, of Dardanelle died Monday, April 29, 2013 at Russellville Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born Jan. 24, 1924 in Bentonville, Ark. to the late …
Elbert Crawford III

ELBERT CRAWFORD III went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 2, 2013. He was born June 20, 1966 in Chicago, Ill. to the late Elbert Crawford Jr. and …
Pauline "Meme" Derrick

Pauline "Meme" Derrick, age 94, of Solgohachia, passed away Friday, May 3, 2013. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, May 6, at the Harris Chapel with Bro. John Chapman …
David Dowdle

David Lynn Dowdle, age 53, of Delight, died Monday. Services 10 a.m. on Tuesday at Delight First Baptist Church with Rev. Verlon Wood officiating. Interment in Delight Cemetery. Visitation 6 …
Cecil Ray Faught

Funeral service for Mr. Cecil Ray Faught, age 80, of Texarkana, Texas, formerly of Hope, Ark., 2:30 p.m., Sunday, May 5, Brazzel/Oakcrest Chapel, Hope, Dr. Dwight Lowrie and Bro. Travis …
Spencer Jacob Grant

SPENCER JACOB GRANT, 20, of Hensley passed away on May 1, 2013. Spencer was born on Sept. 11, 1992 in Little Rock, Ark. to Steven and Pamela Grant. He was …
Edward I. Gray

Reverend Edward I. Gray, 86, of Pine Bluff, died Thursday. Survivors: wife, Bobbie Bouricand Gray; two daughters, Sandy Owen and Karen Guenther; four siblings, Juanita Parker, Charles Gray, Louise Anderson …
Leslie Jackson Griffin

Leslie Jackson Griffin, age 82, of Searcy, died Thursday, May 2, 2013. Visitation is Sunday from 5 until 7 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services will be Monday, …
James Guthrie

James Guthrie, retired physician of Camden, Ark., died May 2, 2013, in his sleep at home. He lived the good life for 93 years. It was a life of activity …
Ben Handelsman

On a sunny January day, Dr. BEN HANDELSMAN spent 15 hours sitting in his hospital recliner, telling stories to his family about the people and events that had shaped his …
Lucille Kinley Harper

The spirit and soul of Ada Lucille Kinley Harper was lifted up into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ early Saturday morning May 4, 2013. Born July …
Robert Hawkins Jr.

ROBERT HAWKINS JR., 60, passed away May 2, 2013, survivors include: wife, Karen; son, Phillip (Jennifer); daughters, Heather Pearce (Matt), Crystal Luzader; sister, Breta Bean (Gary) and nine grandchildren. Memorial …
William Hershfield

WILLIAM (BILL) HERSHFIELD, 88, of North Little Rock, passed away May 1, 2013. He is preceded in death by his first wife of 23 years, Sylvia; daughter, Rhona (Ronnie) Schultz; …
Sandra Lynn Auersperg Hoesch

SANDRA LYNN AUERSPERG HOESCH, 72, of Mabelvale, died peacefully, Friday, May 2013. She was a former member of the First Missionary Baptist Church in Mablevale, and spent several years as …
James Holt

James Ellis Holt, 72, of Searcy, passed from this life Thursday, May 2, 2013. He was born March 27, 1941 in Griffithville to the late Lester Holt and Sada Ellis …
Ellen Madeline Hubbard

Ellen Madeline Gorlinsky Hubbard, 91, of Russellville, died Saturday. The funeral service will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, at Shinn Chapel. Burial, with military honors by VFW Rogers-Rye Post No. 2283, …
John A. Jackson

JOHN A. JACKSON "JOHN DOG" 63, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life on Wednesday, May 1, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother, Emma Jackson; three brothers …
Lauvern Jeffries

Dr. LAUVERN JEFFRIES, 87, Little Rock, departed this life April 30, 2013. She was preceded in by her husband, Deacon James Jeffries Sr.; father, Willie Saunders; mother, Roenia Saunders-Grigsby; brothers, …
Dylan Matthew Johnston

DYLAN MATTHEW JOHNSTON, 21, of North Little Rock left us Thursday, May 2, 2013. He is survived by his mother, Alesia Duffy (Jay Paul); father, Terry Johnston (Sonja Jones); sister, …
Ronnie Wayne Kinard

Ronnie Wayne Kinard, 56, of Arkadelphia, died on Friday. Funeral services: 2 p.m, Wednesday, First United Pentecostal Church, Bro. Richard Price officiating. Interment: South Fork Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 …
Floyd M. Kuykendall

Floyd M. Kuykendall, age 73, of Wickes, Ark., passed away Thursday, May 2, 2013 in Little Rock. Graveside services will be Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 3 p.m. at Daniel …
Equilla Johnson Lee

EQUILLA JOHNSON LEE, 95, of Little Rock, Ark. passed away on May 3, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Charles Norman Lee. She leaves …
Tura Louise Guess Leonard

TURA LOUISE (GUESS) LEONARD, age 99, of Little Rock, Ark. and most recently of Benton, Ark. went to be with the Lord May 3, 2013 after a short illness. Louise …
David Lillibridge

DAVID LILLIBRIDGE, 28, of North Little Rock, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2013. He was a great person, outgoing and was well liked by everyone. He loved his family very …
Earnestene Elwanda Martin

Earnestene Elwanda Martin, 79, of Bald Knob, passed from this life May 2, 2013 at her residence. She was born Oct. 24, 1933 in Osceola, Ark. to the late Earnest …
Thomas Edward Massey

Thomas Edward Massey, 77, of Star City, died Thursday. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Yorktown Freewill Baptist Church. Bro. Frank Matchett will officiate. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Saturday …
Alfred Medlin

Alfred J. Medlin, born May 7, 1930, of Bauxite, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, May 3, 2013. He is survived by his loving wife of …
Ernest R. Muckelrath

Ernest R. Muckelrath, 88, of El Dorado, died May 3, in Flower Mound, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Sadie Delores Muckelrath. Services 10 …
Noma Nixon

Noma Nixon, age 92 of Dallas, Texas, formerly of Banks, Ark., died Friday. Funeral services 2 p.m. Monday, May 6, First United Methodist Church. Burial, McFarland Cemetery, Banks. Visitation 6 …
Hollis G. Pickard

Hollis G. Pickard, 75, of Bryant passed away Thursday, May 2, 2013. He was a retired meat cutter. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jimmie Pickard, of …
Mary Katherine Raper

Mary Katherine Raper, age 91, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Little Rock, Ark., passed away Monday, March 11, 2013. Mrs. Raper was born June 22, 1921 in Little Rock, Ark. …
Bertha Ray

BERTHA LOUANNA RAY, age 76, of Alexander, passed away Friday, May 3, 2013. She was born Aug. 19, 1932 in Scott, Ark. Mrs. Ray was a school bus driver for …
Ethel Mae Richmond

Ethel Mae Richmond, 88, of Searcy, passed from this life Saturday, May 4, 2013. Graveside services will be 9 a.m. Sunday, May 5, at Kensett Cemetery with Rev. Columbus Richmond …
Lenthoria "Lynn" Rider

LENTHORIA "LYNN" RIDER, 84, of Jacksonville, Ark., passed away on Friday, April 26, 2013 in St. Louis, Mo. She was a devoted member of the St. Matthew Baptist Church in …
Paula Michelle Riegler

Paula Michelle Riegler, 28, of Austin, passed away Friday, May 3, 2013. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at Moore's Cabot Funeral Home (501)843-5816. Funeral services …
Norman D. Rounsavall

NORMAN D. ROUNSAVALL, 86, of Little Rock, passed away Friday, May 3, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Rounsavall, and a host of family and friends. Full obituary …
Molly Savage

MOLLIE SAVAGE, age 59 of Little Rock, Ark., passed away April 30, 2013 in Little Rock, Ark. She was born on June 15, 1953 in Birmingham, Mich.; she was the …
Flora Mae Shatzer

Flora Mae Shatzer, 91, of Conway, the good Lord took a wonderful woman away Wednesday, May 1, 2013. She was a member of Brumley Baptist Church. Mrs. Shatzer was a …
Waylon Sheffield

Waylon Sheffield, age 82, of Bryant, passed away April 24, 2013. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Bryant, a past member of the Board of Directors …
Vera Dottie Stroud

Vera Dottie Stroud, age 72, of Mena, Ark., passed away Thursday, May 2, 2013 in Mena. Graveside services will be Monday, May 6, 2013 at 10 a.m. at Pleasant Grove …
Alma Vuanita Sudbery

ALMA VUANITA SUDBERY, 78, of Little Rock, passed away May 1, 2013. Preceded in death by her parents, Ross and Marie Scott Callaway and husband, Rev. Edward Sudbery, she is …
William Tate

William Murl Tate of Benton passed away Saturday, May 4, 2013. He was 86 years old. Murl was born at home in the Ten Mile Community (Lonsdale) on Oct. 10, …
Harrel Dean Turner

Harrel Dean Turner, 65, of DeValls Bluff, died Friday, May 3, 2013. He was a retired truck driver, and he is survived by four children. Arrangements by Westbrook Funeral Home …
Sybil Eubanks Ussery

Sybil Eubanks Ussery, 92, of Bryant passed away on May 3, 2013. She was born on June 7, 1920 to the late Guy W. and Vera Sayer Eubanks in Quanah, …
Gerald J. Vannieuwenhaven

GERALD J. VANNIEUWENHOVEN, 76, passed away on May 1, 2013 at North Metro Hospital where he was for a short time. Gerald was born on Aug. 12, 1936 to John …
Kaylon Vines

KAYLON SAMUEL VINES, departed this life April 24 and JAYLON SAMUEL VINES, departed this life April, 28. Survived by: father, Johnathon Vines; mother, Shana Henderson; grandparents, Laverne and Debra Henderson, …
Vernon L. Vondran

Vernon L. Vondran, 82, of Marianna, Ark., passed away May 3, 2013 at his home. Vernon is survived by his wife, Eva; four sons; one daughter; 15 grandchildren and 20 …
Billy Richard Wagoner

Billy Richard Wagoner, 56, of Paris, Ark. passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013 in Paris, Ark. The body will be cremated under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris. …
Hall O. Wilkinson Jr.

Hall O. Wilkinson Jr., 67, of Wilmar passed away Thursday, May 2, 2013 at his home. He was born March 21, 1946 to Marguritte Owens Wilkinson and the late Hall …

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