Obituaries

Obituaries for August 6, 2014

James Douglas Babb

James Douglas Babb, 76, died Monday. Survivors are wife, Sue; daughters, Fairey Ann Cobia of West Columbia, S.C., and Wendy Kay Thompson (Rob) of Waxhax, N.C.; and several other relatives. …
Louise Beard

Louise Beard, of Weldon, died Monday. Survivors: sons, Edward, Michael; daughters, Brenda Gilliaum, Linda Morgan, Barbara Herman, Debbie Simpson, Lori Snider; two sisters; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; friends, Mary Hopkins, …
Loretta W. Beirne

Loretta W. Beirne, 79, of Benton, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Beirne was born October 22, 1934 in Curtis, Ark. to the late Lee Vant …
Richard Henry Bragg

Richard Henry Bragg passed away August 2, 2014. Born April 9, 1926 in Kirksville, Missouri. Retired from Illinois Bell Telephone; US Navy Veteran. Survived by wife Joan; children Michael Bragg, …
Peggy Harper Jasay Breedlove

Peggy Harper Jasay Breedlove, 87, of Monticello, passed away August 4, 2014 at Belleview Nursing and Rehab in Monticello. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, August 7 at Stephenson-Dearman …
Thomas Douglas Brown

Thomas Douglas Brown, age 60, of West Helena passed away August 1, 2014 at Little Rock. Survivors: wife, grandchild, three siblings. Instead of a memorial service, Tommy's wishes were to …
Eugene Bruce

Retired USAF CMSGT, Eugene Bruce, Gosnell, died August 3, 2014 in Jonesboro. Wife, Shirley Bruce and children Eugene, Rickey and Linda survive him. Visitation is August 9, 2014 from 12 …
Ruby Lee Burgie

Ruby Lee Burgie, 98, of Des Arc, died Saturday. Survivors include one son, James Bradford, three grandchildren. Visitation: 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church with …
Earl "Squirrel" Collins

Earl "Squirrel" Collins, 70, of Jasper, Arkansas died Sunday, August 3, 2014 at Harrison. Funeral at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 7, at Coffman Funeral Home Chapel in Jasper with burial …
Tom Cornelius

Funeral for Mr. Tom Cornelius, 64, of Prescott, 2 p.m., Thursday, August 7, 2014 at Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home. Burial: Missionary Grove Cemetery (Nubbin Hill) with Bro. Neil Ridling and Bro. …
Brenda Coulter

Brenda Coulter, 60, of Little Rock passed August 3, 2014. Loving memories left to children, Edwin Bell, Nickila Denham, and Tangular Lewis all of Little Rock, nine grandchildren, siblings: Nathaniel …
Tomikymbria Denell Ja'Rae Crumpton

TOMIKYMBRIA DENELL JA'RAE CRUMPTON, 20, of Little Rock, departed this life July 28, 2014. Visitation: Friday, 12-6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary Little Rock. Funeral: Saturday, 11 a.m. at Second Baptist …
William "Bill" F. Dennis

William "Bill" F. Dennis, of Benton, went to be with the Lord on August 5, 2014. He was born on April 14, 1944 to Ray C. Dennis and Ruby Gross …
Mary Margaret Douglas

Mary Margaret Douglas, passed away on August 4, 2014. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. at Forest Hills Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 6. Graveside service will be at 1:30 …
Jerry Robert Duch

Jerry Robert Duch, 85, of Hazen, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, August 4, 2014. Jerry was born in Slovak, Arkansas to Julius and Mary …
Ann Wilhoit Eastman

Ann Wilhoit Eastman, age 57, passed away Monday. Survivors include, husband Everett Eastman, daughters, Marion Elkins, Donna Feliz, Patricia Eastman, five brothers, four sisters, three grandchildren. Visitation 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, …
Gordon Lee Engle

Gordon Lee Engle passed away August 4, 2014. Born March 28, 1937 in Anderson, Indiana. He worked in construction. Survived by children Lee Engle, Lonnie Engle, Lisa Sumner, Leslie "Whitey" …
Thomas Earl Evans

Thomas Evans, 60, of Morrilton, died Sunday, August 3. Survivors: Two brothers: Five Sisters. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, August 6 at Morrilton First Church of the Nazarene. Services: 2 p.m., …
Denver Lee Ezell

Denver Lee Ezell, 59, Jacksonville, born February 7, 1955, passed away Sunday. Preceded in death by son, Denver Ezell II; father, Payton Ezell. Survivors: son, Dustin Ezell; mother, Myrtle Ezell; …
Rosie Mary Fortune

Rosie Mary Fortune, 83, died on August 3, 2014. She is survived by her children, Thelma, Joyce, Kay, and Betty Ann. Visitation is Wednesday, August 6, 2014, 6-8 p.m. at …
Norma Lee Nicholson Haire

Norma Lee Nicholson Haire, 91, of Star City, died Monday. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Griffin Funeral Chapel with Bro. John Marlar officiating. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday …
Don Lovelle Harris Jr.

Don Lovelle Harris Jr., 26, of Little Rock, departed this life August 2, 2014. He leaves to cherish his memory; child, Don'nyah Lashelle Nevaeh Harris; parents, Swanee R. Bailey and …
Bobbie Jean Hatfield

Bobbie Jean Hatfield, 83, of England, Arkansas went to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 5, 2014. She was born in England, November 26, 1930 to Luther and Lytle Hutson. …
Georgia Lucille Henry

Georgia Lucille Henry, 89, of Fordyce passed away Friday, August 1, 2014. She was born in Fordyce, Ark. to the late James Washington Henry and Viola Shelton Henry. Survivors include …
Joye Diane Holmes

Joye Diane Holmes, of Beebe, passed away Monday, August 4, 2014. She was born to Lois Holcomb and Troy Goines. Diane was surrounded by her loved ones during her passing. …
Jasmine Renee Howard

Miss Jasmine Renee Howard, 21, of North Little Rock, departed this life August 1, 2014. She was preceded in death by; brother, Dashon Tidwell; grandfather, Calvin Lawrence; uncle, Terry Howard. …
Martha Ann Howard

Martha Ann Howard, 77, of Beebe, Arkansas, was born June 26, 1937, and she died Monday, August 4, 2014. She was a former member of Beebe VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and …
Edward Greene Huddleston, Jr.

Edward Greene Huddleston, Jr., 79, of McGehee, Arkansas passed away Monday, August 4, 2014 in McGehee, Ark. Visitation 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in McGehee, …
Edna Turner Hughes

Edna Turner Hughes, 92, of Rockport, passed away on August 4, 2014. Services will be held on Wednesday August 6, 2014 at 10 a.m. in the Atkinson Funeral Home Chapel. …
Johnny Darrel Hughes

Johnny Darrel Hughes, 64, of Malvern passed away August 4, 2014. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2014 from 10-11 a.m. at Atkinson Chapel. Services will follow at …
Jack Edward Izatt

Jack Edward Izatt, age 90, passed away August 2, 2014. Jack was a World War II Veteran and he served as a Yeoman on the U.S.S. Boston. Jack was an …
Haskell Edison Jackson

Haskell Edison Jackson died Sunday. Survivors: Marlene Jackson, Gary Edwards, Randy Jackson, six grandchildren, two great-granddaughters. Funeral services: Thursday at 10 a.m. at Robinson Avenue Church of Christ. Visitation: 5-7 …
Ulla Lou Johnston

Ulla Lou Johnston, 90, beloved daughter of Clint and Freda Walden, passed away August 3, 2014 in Fort Smith. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Richard and Marcus …
Billy Gene Jones

BILLY GENE JONES, 79, of Little Rock, Ark. passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2014. Family hour will be held Thursday, Aug. 7, 6-7 p.m. and funeral services will be held, …
JoAnn Lytle Kinzalow

JoAnn Lytle Kinzalow, 75, of Monticello, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014 at Jefferson Regional Memorial Center in Pine Bluff. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 6 at …
Daniel Kenneth Lindsey

Daniel Kenneth Lindsey, 58, Jacksonville, died Monday. Survivors: daughter, Cindy Lindsey of Texas; sister, Vanessa Hicks of Jacksonville; half-sister, Lena Day of Bastrop, Louisiana and one granddaughter, Janessa. Graveside services …
Norma Cox Lloyd

Norma Cox Lloyd, age 93, died August 4, 2014. Born April 16, 1921 in Searcy to B.A. and Millie Hubbard Cox, Norma was their youngest child. She graduated from Searcy …
Phillip W. Lyles

Phillip W. Lyles, 47, of Little Rock, Ark. passed away Friday, August 1, 2014. He was born on February 20, 1967 in Little Rock. He graduated from Bryant High School …
Robert Edward Major

Robert Edward Major,85, passed away August 3, 2014. He was a retired air traffic controller and a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Survived by wife Martha Major; son Gerald; daughters Sharon …
Delton R. Marbray

Delton R. Marbray, 64, of Little Rock, departed this life July 31, 2014. He was preceded in death by; father, Earnest Marbray, mother, Daisy Jenkins Marbray; daughters, Angela Marbray, Deifen …
Lorene Mayhue

Lorene Mayhue, 87, of Arkadelphia, died Monday. Graveside is 10 a.m. Thursday, Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials to American Heart Association. Final arrangements …
Erma Lucile Kernodle McGuire

Erma Lucile Kernodle McGuire, age 101, of Wynne, Arkansas, passed away Friday, August 1, 2014, at RiverRidge Nursing Home. Lucile was born June 16, 1913 in Birdeye, Arkansas to William …
Jerry Odum

Jerry Odum, 75, of North Little Rock, left for Heaven on Monday, August 4, 2014 riding the Glory Land Train. Jerry was retired from the Holland Company and Wal-Mart. His …
Mary Onola Omedeo

Mary Onola Omedeo, 90, Delaware, died Monday, August 4, 2014. Funeral services: 10 a.m., Wednesday, August 6, 2014, Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle. Visitation: Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m. at the chapel. …
Oid Ulyess Howard Roberson

Oid Ulyess Howard Roberson 87, of Clinton, Arkansas passed away Monday, August 4, 2014. He was born July 20, 1927 in Shirley, Arkansas to Thomas Jefferson and Rena (Hensley) Roberson. …
Mildred Ann Roberts

Mildred Ann Roberts, 79, Sherwood, born September 7, 1934, passed away August 1, 2014. Preceded in death by son, Jack Roberts Jr; parents, John and Mary Gipson; brothers, Francis and …
William Matthew Spencer

William Matthew Spencer, 33, of Kingsland, died Saturday, August 2, 2014. He was born September 8, 1980 in El Dorado, Arkansas. Matt was a beloved father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, …
Esther Louise Spivey

Esther Louise Spivey, age 76, of Benton, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2014. She was born November 7, 1937 in Pine Bluff. Louise was a retired bookkeeper and secretary for …
Patricia "Duncan" Taylor

Patricia "Duncan" Taylor, age 55, of Newport, died August 3, 2014. She is survived by one son, one daughter, three brothers, two grandchildren and a host of family and friends. …
Krystal Desera Tippitt

Krystal Desera Tippitt, age 39, of Searcy, went to be with her Lord on July 29, 2014 in Searcy. She was born on October 8, 1974 in North Little Rock …
Al Tomlinson

Al Tomlinson, 74, of Jonesboro, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2014. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Chapel services will …
Shirley Gail Townsend

Shirley Townsend, 65, of Moro, Arkansas passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014. Services for Mrs. Townsend will be held Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Gospel Lighthouse Church, …
Virgil A. Turley

Virgil A. Turley, 66, of Marianna, Arkansas passed away August 2, 2014. Services for Mr. Turley will be held Wednesday, August 6 , 2014 at 10 a.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral …
Elaine Pearl Bonnette Watkins

Elaine Pearl Bonnette Watkins, 83, of Greenbrier, died Monday, August 4, 2014. She was born December 9, 1930 in Pine Valley, Oklahoma to late Virgil and Bird Bonnette. Survivors include …
Mark William Weston

Mark William Weston, of Bryant, Arkansas, passed away August 3, 2014 at Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton, Arkansas. Mark was born September 3, 1928 in Independence, Missouri. He grew up …
Birthel Mae Williams

Birthel Mae Williams went to be with her Lord on August 5, 2014. She was born Birthel Mae Fiddler June 30, 1925, in Vilonia, Arkansas. Ms. Williams was a retired …
Tylor Anthony Wright

Tylor Anthony Wright, 18, of Benton, passed away August 4, 2014. He was born August 1, 1996 to Aaron and Misty Wright. Celebration of life at 11 a.m., Thursday, August …

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