Obituaries

Obituaries for December 28, 2014

  • Thumbnail of Jeanne Marie Fuller Gallman Adkins

    Jeanne Marie Fuller Gallman Adkins

    JEANNE MARIE FULLER GALLMAN AKINS, born March 7, 1925 at Trinity Hospital, Little Rock's early HMO, to Alston Benton "Red" and Sue P. (Murphy) Fuller, passed at twilight Dec. 23, …

  • Wilma Lee Barefield

    Wilma Lee Barefield, 85, died Wednesday. The service will be 2 p.m. Dec. 29, 2014 at the Shinn Chapel. Burial will be in St. Joe Cemetery, by Shinn Funeral Service …

  • Ethel Viola Barrett

    Ethel Viola Barrett, 93, of Vandervoort passed Dec. 26, 2014 in Mena. Funeral services: Monday, Dec. 29. 2014 at 10 a.m. at Vandervoort First Baptist. Interment will follow in the …

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    John J. Berky

    John J. Berky, D-Day veteran and microbiologist, died Dec. 23, 2014 at age 90. John was born in Billings, Mont., Nov. 19, 1924. He was drafted into the U.S. Army …

  • Robert "Bob" Berry

    Robert "Bob" Berry, 85, of Delaware passed away Thursday, Dec. 25, 2014 in Dardanelle. Survivors include three children, Darrell Berry, Dennis Berry and Donna Eubanks; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. …

  • Darlene Blackwell

    Mrs. Darlene Blackwell, 59, of Smyrna, Tenn. passed Monday, Dec. 22, 2014. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, De. 29, 2014 at Unity Temple COGIC by Elder Levan Blackwell. …

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    Roosevelt "Tony" Block

    MR. ROOSEVELT "TONY" BLOCK, 71, of Little Rock, Ark. passed on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014 at his home. He was born to the late Willie and Pearlene Block in Dermot, …

  • Robert Bowler

    Robert Bowler, 61, Haskell, died Dec. 15, 2014. Survivors: wife, Vicki; sons, Michael Hall, Robert Bowler Jr.; daughters, Karrie Williams, Jennifer Hendricks; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. A celebration, including a …

  • Jefferson David "Smokey" Boyd

    Mr. Jefferson David "Smokey" Boyd, 59, of Humphrey, Ark. passed away Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014 at First Missionary Baptist Church by …

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    A. D. Brannan

    Mr. A.D. Brannan, age 88, passed away in Shreveport, La. after a short illness on Christmas Day. A.D. was predeceased by his parents, Ruby and Al Brannan; his brother, Orval …

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    Mary Fredene (Taylor) Brown

    Mary Fredene (Taylor) Brown, who passed away on Dec. 24, 2014 at the age of 66, was born in Blackwell, Okla. on July 6, 1948, where she lived until moving …

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    Betty Jo Chapman

    BETTY JO CHAPMAN, 86, of Little Rock passed away Dec. 16, 2014. She was born Aug. 8, 1928 in McGehee, Ark. to the late Elisha and Bessie Smith. After working …

  • Rose Marie Smithson Clark (Tracy)

    Rose Marie Smithson Clark (Tracy), 86, of Mountain Home died Dec. 24, 2014. Survived by spouse, Gerald Tracy, of Mountain Home; sister, Gorgie Guthrie; three daughters, Mary Jean Smithson (Raymond) …

  • James Caldwell "Toots" Clement

    James Caldwell "Toots" Clement, 87, of Pine Bluff died Friday, Dec. 26, 2014. He was born Feb. 10, 1927 in Pine Bluff, son of John Manson and Florence Cearley Clement. …

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    Betty "Sue" Corder

    Betty "Sue" Corder, 67, of Alexander, Ark. departed this life on Dec. 23, 2014. She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, family member and friend to everyone. She …

  • Wilbur L. "Pete" Cothran

    Wilbur L. "Pete" Cothran, age 87, of Cabot went to be with his Lord on Dec. 24, 2014 in Cabot. Born Sept. 1, 1927 in Lonoke, Ark. to the late …

  • Mary Inez Criswell

    Mary Inez Criswell, age 68, of Cabot. Visitation: Monday, Dec. 29, 2014 from 6 p.m. till 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Services: Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014 at Sixteen Section …

  • Ruth Pauline Easley

    Ruth Pauline Easley, 97, of Trumann died Thursday at St. Bernard Medical Center. She was the daughter of Gilbert and Lula (Henderson) Mathis. Funeral services are 10 Monday at Jackson's …

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    Mary A. Estis

    Mary A. Estis, 63, of Little Rock departed this life on Dec. 23, 2014. She was preceded in death by parents, Felix Steele Sr. and Juanita Steele; husband, Charles Lee …

  • John Thomas Foest

    John Thomas Foster, 74, died Dec. 26, 2014 in Mountain View, Ark. Survivors are wife, Harlene; sons, Jimmy Wayne and Russell; daughter, Kimberly. Visitation is Monday, Dec. 29, 2014 1-2 …

  • George V. Frampton

    George V. Frampton of Little Rock, Ark. passed from this life to be with his Savior, Friday, Dec. 26, 2014. He served in the Air Force in Germany during World …

  • Diane I. Freeney

    DIANE I. FREENEY of Sherwood gently passed away Friday, Dec. 19, 2014. She is survived by her parents, Oris C. and Hazel H. Ivy of Anguilla, Miss.; her children, William …

  • Billy Ray Fulks

    Billy Ray Fulks, 83, of Searcy died on Dec. 24, 2014 at White County Medical Center. Billy was born on Aug. 02, 1931 to the late Willie W. and Mary …

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    Tommy Joe Glenn

    Tommy Joe Glenn, 65, of Roland passed away Dec. 23, 2014. Born in Paragould to John Franklin Glenn and Betty Jean Barron Glenn, he was a member of Roland Baptist …

  • James Golden

    Reverend James Golden, 77, of Buford, Ga., died Dec. 24, 2014. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Tuesday. Funeral service are 11 a.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial to follow …

  • Maggie Myrle Hardin

    Maggie Myrle Hardin, 89, formerly of Mountain View, Ark. died Dec. 21, 2014. Survived by daughters, Sue Philbrook and Brinda McIntosh and grandson, Jason Armison. Visitation is Tuesday, Dec. 30,2014 …

  • Justin Harrison

    Justin Harrison, 27, Fayetteville, formerly of Wynne, died Thursday. Survivors include parents, Edward Harrison, Teresa Smith; one daughter; one brother; three sisters; three grandparents. Graveside services at 11 a.m. Monday, …

  • Thumbnail of William Frederick "Rick" Helmich Jr.

    William Frederick "Rick" Helmich Jr.

    William Frederick "Rick" Helmich, Jr., 61, died on Dec. 23, 2014 in Little Rock. Beloved father of William Frederick Helmich III and friend, Paula Fischer Helmich, both of Aurora, Colo.; …

  • Donald Jack Henderson

    Donald Jack Henderson, 84, of Conway died Thursday, Dec. 25, 2014. Services are pending with arrangements by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

  • Lynwood Henderson

    Rev. Lynwood Henderson passed away Dec. 23. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Lorene (Gunnell); parents, Ray and Margie Henderson; sisters, Ethyl Henderson and Goldene …

  • Mary Ann Highland

    MARY ANN HIGHLAND, 77, of North Little Rock passed away Friday, Dec. 26, 2014. She was born in Water Valley, Miss. to the late Willie Jackson and Ila Blanche McCullar …

  • Ina McBay Ivers

    Ina McBay Ivers 89, of Hope, Ark. died Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014 in Texarkana, Texas. Visitation, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014 between 5–7 p.m. at Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home. Services, Tuesday, Dec. …

  • Billy Jack Jaco

    Billy Jack Jaco, age 61, formerly of Leslie, Ark., died Nov. 28, 2014 in San Antonio, Texas. Jack was a civil service retiree and former marine. He is survived by …

  • Thumbnail of Willie Bess "Billie" Dickens Johnston

    Willie Bess "Billie" Dickens Johnston

    WILLIE BESS "BILLIE" DICKENS JOHNSTON, born on Jan. 25, 1923 in Greenbrier to Molly Sims Dickens and James Walter Dickens, died Dec. 26, 2014. She was a member of Park …

  • Thumbnail of Ruby Juanita Klino

    Ruby Juanita Klino

    Ruby Juanita Klino, age 61, of Cabot went to be with her Lord on Dec. 26, 2014 in Cabot. Born Aug. 14, 1953 in England, Ark. to the late John …

  • Patsy Ruth (Lovell) Krauss

    Patsy Ruth (Lovell) Krauss, 72, Benton, went home to her Lord and Savior Dec. 23, 2014. Survivors: son, Ira Krauss (Julie), Benton; daughter, Dana Ames (Gary), Springdale; brothers, Bill Lovell …

  • Delores H. Lewis

    Delores H. Lewis, 93, of Leawood, Kan. passed away Dec. 22, 2014. There will be a private service and burial in Miami, Okla. Memorial contributions may be made to First …

  • Mary Ellen Lockard

    Mary Ellen Lockard went to be with her Lord Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2014. She was born in Maynard, Ark. Feb. 8, 1922 to J.T. and Martha Caroline Lockard. She was …

  • Jarrell Glenwood Martin

    Jarrell Glenwood Martin, Korean Veteran, passed away Wednesday. Survivors: daughters, Sherry Roberson, Shreveport, La., Vanessa Martin Keith, Kim Martin both Princeton, La.; son, Michael Martin Princeton,La., Tracy Wells, Ruston, La.; …

  • Troy A. Martin

    Troy A. Martin, 85, of Batesville died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014 at a Little Rock hospital. Funeral services, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Qualls Batesville Funeral …

  • Betty McManus

    BETTY LEA MCMANUS, 61, of Maumelle, died Friday, Dec. 26, 2014 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born Nov. 10, 1953 in Pineville, La. She was employed …

  • Billy Frank Mink

    Billy Frank Mink, 78, of Harrisburg passed away Friday, Dec. 26, 2014. Funeral service will be Tuesday, Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home. Visitation will be …

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    Joshua Minor

    JOSHUA MINOR, 38, Little Rock, born Jan. 25, 1976, passed away Dec. 16, 2014. He is preceded in death by his mother, Lisa Minor; maternal grandparents, Reuben and Betty Jo …

  • Thumbnail of Lisa Rochelle Minor

    Lisa Rochelle Minor

    LISA ROCHELLE MINOR, 60, Little Rock, born July 19, 1954, passed away Dec. 16, 2014. She was a devoted mother and very proud of her "Aussie" grandchildren. Lisa was dedicated …

  • Opal Lea Moss

    Opal Lea Moss, 75, of Mena passed away Dec. 24, 2014 in Ft. Smith, Ark. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, 1 p.m. at Beasley wood Chapel. Interment: …

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    Martha Fletcher Oliver

    MARTHA FLETCHER MCCRARY OLIVER, 88, of Little Rock died Dec. 24, 2014. Martha was born on Oct. 30, 1926, to the late Preston H. and Edith Fletcher McCrary of Lonoke. …

  • Thumbnail of Kenneth Alfred Phillipp

    Kenneth Alfred Phillipp

    Life's journey ended for Kenneth A. Phillipp on Dec. 23, 2014. He was born on Jan. 19, 1935 in Rockford, Minn. to Paul and Lydia Phillipp. Ken was a veteran …

  • Thumbnail of Robert Joseph Raley, Sr.

    Robert Joseph Raley, Sr.

    The country lost another member of the Greatest Generation with the passing of ROBERT J. RALEY, SR. (BOB), 92, of Little Rock, also known as Pepaw to all of us …

  • Thumbnail of Betty Juanice Reed

    Betty Juanice Reed

    Betty Juanice Reed, 86, of Pine Bluff passed away Thursday, Dec. 25, 2014. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Reed is preceded in death by her husband, Harry Edwin Reed, …

  • George Franklin Reynolds

    George Franklin Reynolds, 92, of Star City died Friday. Funeral services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Griffin Funeral Chapel. Bro. Johnny Wall and Bro. Billy Wright officiating. Visitation is 2-3 …

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    Kent Rorie

    KENT RORIE, age 63, passed away at his home in Maumelle, Ark. on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014. He was a former resident of Pine Bluff. Lee Kent Rorie was born …

  • Herbert K. Roy

    HERBET K. ROY, 91, of Mabelvale, Ark. died Dec. 24, 2014. He was born in Jackson County to the late R.C. and Lou Roy. Survivors: wife, Ellene; daughters, Jackie Whitfield …

  • Thumbnail of Dorothy Elizabeth Sawatski

    Dorothy Elizabeth Sawatski

    DOROTHY ELIZABETH SAWATSKI, Professor Emeritus of Music at UALR. Born in Little Rock, Sept. 20, 1925 to Nettie Barley and John Thomas Lusk. She was preceded in death by Carl …

  • Thumbnail of William Jackie Sherrill

    William Jackie Sherrill

    William Jackie Sherrill, 66, Lonoke, born Aug. 4, 1948, passed away Dec. 19, 2014. He is preceded in death by parents, Elick and Ella Sherrill; siblings, James and Rebecca McDougal, …

  • Alta Bookout Smith

    ALTA BOOKOUT SMITH, 91, of North Little Rock, died Dec. 24, 2014. She was born in Violet Hill, Ark. to the late Jonathan and Minnie Bell (Pierson) Blevins on May …

  • Thumbnail of Trelan Ashton Mikeal Smith

    Trelan Ashton Mikeal Smith

    TRELAN ASHTON MIKEAL SMITH was born on Dec. 23, 2014 and received his heavenly wings on Dec. 23, 2014. Trelan was born to his loving parents, Shazzmine Winston and Nathaniel …

  • Thumbnail of Gerald Haze "Jerry" Sparks

    Gerald Haze "Jerry" Sparks

    Captain Gerald Haze "Jerry" Sparks (US Army Ret), 71, of Texarkana, Texas died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014 in a local hospital. He was the youngest son of the late E.L. …

  • Rhonda Lynn Stith

    Rhonda Lynn Stith died Dec. 22. Survivors: Leanna Marie Jones, Michael Ryan McKee, James R. McKee, Ricky Dale McKee, Sharon Bell, Donna Perry, Patty Marsh; three grandchildren, Kelsey Faythe Jones, …

  • Thumbnail of Thurman Theus

    Thurman Theus

    DEACON THURMAN THEUS, 78, of Little Rock departed this life on Dec. 25, 2014. He was a deacon at Greater Second Baptist Church. He was a master mason. Deacon Theus …

  • Thumbnail of Dorothy Evelyn Trawick Pegrum

    Dorothy Evelyn Trawick Pegrum

    DOROTHY EVELYN TRAWICK PEGRUM, passed away Dec. 23, 2014 at the age of 91. She was born and raised in Gravesville, Ark. She was a faithful servant of God; she …

  • Donald Gene Tucker Sr.

    Donald Gene Tucker Sr. went home to be with the Lord Dec. 22, 2014. He was born March 28, 1949 in Pine Bluff. He served in the United States Air …

  • Jack E. Warner

    Jack E. Warner, 79, of El Paso, Ark. went to be with his Lord on Dec. 23, 2014. Jack served his country, loved his Lord and dreamed of Heaven. He …

  • Thumbnail of Grace Edna Warner Branam

    Grace Edna Warner Branam

    GRACE EDNA WARNER BRANAM, age 79, of Jacksonville went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014. She was born Sept. 29, 1935 in North Little Rock, Ark. …

  • Stephen Lamar Waymack

    Stephen Lamar Waymack, 57, Cabot, born Sept. 19, 1957, passed away Dec. 23, 2014. He is survived by father, OdisWaymack; mother, Barbara Waymack, both of Cabot; brothers, Kenny Waymack (Pam) …

  • Kenneth D. "Jeff" Williams

    Kenneth D. "Jeff " Williams, 82, of Clinton died Friday, Dec. 26, 2014. Survived by wife, son, daughter, two grandsons, sister and many close friends. Visitation: 1 p.m. Service: 2 …

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    Emmett Franklin Wilson

    EMMETT FRANKLIN WILSON, 81, of Sherwood passed away Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014. He was born on March 15, 1933 in Munford, Tenn. to the late Calvin McLain and Ona Mae …

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    Robert Wayland Wilson

    ROBERT WAYLAND WILSON, 59 of Sherwood, passed away Dec. 26, 2014 at his residence. He was born Oct. 12, 1955 in Little Rock and was the son of Ralph and …

  • Ann Cafferty Wittkamp

    Ann Cafferty Wittkamp, 93, of Aiken, S.C., formerly of North Little Rock, Ark., died Sunday, Dec.14, 2014 at Trinity Lutheran Home. The daughter of the late Thomas and Theresa Cafferty, …

  • Dorsey Wilmans Woodson

    Dorsey Wilmans Woodson, 87, of Lexington, Va., died Dec. 14, 2014 following heart valve surgery. A retired journalist, Mr. Woodson specialized in medical reporting, covering clinical applications of research and …

  • Frank Wortham

    Frank Wortham, 92, of Cash, passed away Dec. 25. Funeral services will be Dec. 31, 2014 at 10 a.m. at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Johnson …

  • Hollis Ray Wreyford

    Hollis Ray Wreyford, 84, of Benton died on Dec. 25, 2014. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014 at Dial and Dudley Funeral …

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