Obituaries

Obituaries for January 5, 2014

Clayborn Abernathy

CLAYBORN ABERNATHY, 71, Little Rock, departed this life Dec. 30, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Sr. and Lular Abernathy; siblings, Robert Abernathy Sr., Annie Mae …
Roxie Lee Arnn

Roxie Lee Arnn, 94, passed away on Jan. 3, 2014 at Dermott Nursing Home. Visitation will be held on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014 at 2-4 p.m. at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service …
Joe Bailey

Joe Bailey, 83, Gurdon, passed Wednesday. Survivors: children, Diane Quarles, Marilyn Johnson, Willie, Joe, Raymond, Roy, Richard and Larry Giles; sisters, Willie Benson and Dorothy Phifer; several grandchildren; caregiver, Johnny …
Everett "Russell" Baxter

Everett "Russell" Baxter, 88, of Sheridan, Ark. died on Jan. 2, 2014 at Foxridge Assisted Living Center in Little Rock, Ark.. He was born Nov. 20, 1925 to the late …
William Joseph Bergen Sr.

William Joseph Bergen Sr., 75, of Siloam Springs, Ark., died Jan. 3, 2014, at Siloam Springs Regional Hospital.Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2013, at First Presbyterian …
Robert Bryan Bevills

ROBERT BRYAN BEVILLS, 45, of Little Rock, Ark. died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013. Survivors include his mother, Dorothy Bevills of Little Rock. Private burial arrangements by Westbrook, a Smith Family …
Gwyne Emily Flucht Bradford

GWYNE EMILY FLUCHT BRADFORD, age 62, of Little Rock, passed away on Dec. 31, 2013. She was born Nov. 13,1951 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Elmer Louis Flucht Jr. and …
Robert Layton Brown PhD

Robert Layton Brown, PhD, age 54 of Cabot, passed away Friday, Jan. 3, 2014 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born May 7, 1959 in Torrance, California …
Rodney Earl Bunt Sr.

Rodney Earl Bunt Sr. 49 of Alexander passed away on Jan. 2, 2014 with his family by his side. A celebration of life will be held on Jan. 7, 2014 …
W. Gertrude "Memaw" Burks

W. GERTRUDE "MEMAW" BURKS, of Sherwood died, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014. She was born Dec. 21, 1920 in Concho County, Texas to Willie B. Waller and James J. Fisher. She …
Hershel Eugene Calaway

Hershel Eugene Calaway, 82, of Camden died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014 at Cornerstone Healthcare in Jacksonville. He was born Dec. 11, 1931 in Tinsman, Ark. He was an army veteran …
Vickie Smith Caldwell

Vickie Smith Caldwell, age 58 of Monticello passed away Friday, Jan. 3, 2014 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6 …
Helen Lorraine Drake Callihan

Helen Lorraine Drake Callihan, 89, of Benton, Ark., (formerly of West Helena, Ark.) passed away on Dec. 30, 2013. Services will be private. Arrangements provided by Dial and Dudley Funeral …
Benjamin L. Carter Sr.

BENJAMIN L. CARTER SR., 60, Little Rock, departed this life Dec. 31, 2013. He leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Swanee Rochelle Carter; children, Benjamin Jr., Brandon, Christopher, Braylen, Shynetta, …
Robert Lee Debrow Sr.

ROBERT LEE DEBROW SR., of Little Rock, departed this life Friday, Jan. 3, 2014 at Arkansas Hospice. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 51 years, Clemer Teen …
Carolyn Scott Dodd

CAROLYN SCOTT DODD, 75, of Maumelle, a loving mother and devoted grandmother departed from this life, Friday, Jan. 03, 2014. She was born Nov. 11, 1938 in Bald Knob to …
Lola Alverna Donaldson

Lola Alverna Donaldson 92, of Morrilton, Ark. died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014 Survived by her two sons; daughter; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation 1 p.m. and Funeral Service 2 p.m. …
E. Dale DuVall

E. Dale DuVall, 50, of Russellville, Ark., died, on Jan. 2, 2014. Funeral services: 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 6 at Forte Reach Church with Bro. Don DuVall and Bro. Don …
Jo Anne Dumas

JO ANNE DUMAS, 81 of Little Rock, died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013. Jo Anne was of the Baptist faith. She was a long-time co-owner of The Gazebo Gift Shop. She …
Rosie Dumas

ROSIE DUMAS, 75, of North Little Rock, died Dec. 30. Visitation: 6-7 p.m., Jan. 7, Watson Northcrest Funeral Home, 1801 Maple, North Little Rock, (501) 812-5303. Services: 11 a.m. Jan. …
Helen Goforth Felton

Helen Marcia Goforth Felton of East End, Ark. was born June 24, 1945 in Birmingham, Ala., the daughter of the late J.T. and Eva Mae Magourick Goforth. Surrounded by her …
Victor Roy Finley

Victor Roy Finley, 68, Pine Bluff, departed this life Dec. 30, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam Finley, Finley and Queen Esther Davis; brother, Nathaniel Finley; …
Della Louise Ford

Della Louise Ford, 49, of Bee Branch passed away Jan. 3, 2014. Born Oct. 10, 1964 to Benjamin Walter Ames and Betty Colleen Thompson Ames. Surviving are husband, Joel Ford …
Jewel Lean Gardner

Jewel Lean Gardner, 72 of Augusta, died Monday, Dec. 30 at her home. Two daughters; a brother; a sister; six grandchildren; seven grandchildren; and a host of other relatives survive …
Johnny Michael Garrett Sr.

JOHNNY MICHAEL GARRETT SR., 65, of Little Rock, passed away Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014. He was born Aug. 30, 1948 in Pine Bluff. He was a member of Sandstone Drive …
Joseph P. Gillaspie

Joseph P. Gillaspie, 79, of Clarksville, died Jan. 3, 2014. There will be a graveside service at 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, at Oakland Cemetery, in Clarksville. A complete …
Ronnie Dale Goodman

Ronnie Dale Goodman, Sr., 69, of Des Arc died Thursday. Survivors include his wife, Darlene; one son, Ronnie Goodman Jr.; four brothers; three sisters; three grandsons. Visitation is Sunday 2-4 …
Jessie Mae Grandy

Jessie Mae Grandy, 94 of Monticello passed away, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014 at Belleview Nursing and Rehab Center in Monticello. She was born April 8, 1919. Funeral service will be …
Civil Catherine Gray

Civil Catherine Gray, age 84, of Eudora, Kan., formerly of Harrison, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, in Kansas. Funeral is 1, Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home, Harrison, …
Mark Andrew Harris

Mark Andrew Harris, 54, of Clinton went to be with the Lord on Thursday Jan. 2, 2014. Mark was born on Oct. 8, 1958 to the late John S. Harris …
Kathryn Hill

Kathryn Hill, 63, passed away Jan. 1, 2014 at the Ouachita County Medical Center in Camden. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. A memorial service will be …
Barbara Ann Howard

Barbara Ann Howard, 70, of Vilonia, born Oct. 27, 1942, passed away on Dec. 31, 2013. She was preceded in death by husbands, Donel Holland and John Howard; parents, Claude …
James Rucker Howell

JAMES RUCKER HOWELL, 58, of North Little Rock died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014. He was born in Little Rock on March 30, 1955. He was a graduate of North Little …
Thomas D. "Tom" Hunter Jr.

Thomas D. "Tom" Hunter Jr., 70, of East End, Ark. died Friday, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock after a courageous battle with kidney disease. Survivors include his wife, …
Richard Harper Jackson

Richard Harper Jackson, 83, gave up a long Parkinson's fight on Jan. 2, 2014 quietly and comfortably in his home in Hot Springs Village, Ark. Richard was born in Jonesboro, …
Toby Keller Jorgensen

Toby Keller Jorgensen, 94 of Fayetteville passed away peacefully at Willard Walker Hospice Home. She was born Dec. 26, 1919 in Flint, Mich. the daughter of Walter G. Keller and …
Lillie Karen Kimbrough

Lillie Karen Kimbrough fondly known as "Kay" of Menifee, Ark. made her transition to heaven on Jan. 2, 2014 at the age of 68. She was born January 28, 1945 …
Julia Lester

Julia Lester age 91 of Arkadelphia died Friday. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday in the Ruggles-Wilcox Chapel. Burial will be in the Macedonia Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 …
David Wayne Maguffey

David Wayne Maguffey, 72, of Dewitt died Jan. 3, 2014. He is survived by wife, Diane Maguffey of Dewitt. Graveside Service will be Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014 at The Cedarcrest …
Dora Mayweather Manley

DORA MAYWEATHER MANLEY, 74, of Little Rock transitioned peacefully into eternity Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013. She was in Atlanta, Ga., with her devoted daughter/caregiver, Lisa. She had retired from Phillips …
Glenda Carol Mathis

GLENDA CAROL MATHIS, 62, of Jacksonville passed Dec. 31, 2013. Loving memories left to children, Kathy Lawrence, Glendon "Beanie" Collins, Robert King, and Sharalene Pruitt; siblings, Cordell (Kathy) Casey, Bobby …
James Joseph (Jim) McDonald

James Joseph (Jim) McDonald passed away quickly on the last day of 2013 to begin the new year and all of eternity in the hands of his Lord and savior …
William Boyd McGinty

WILLIAM BOYD MCGINTY, 50, of North Little Rock, died Friday, Jan. 3, 2014. Bill was born Aug. 28, 1963 in Denver, Colo. He is preceded in death by grandparents, James …
Anna Mae Miller

Anna Mae Miller, 92, of Malvern passed away Jan. 2, 2014. Visitation: Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014, 2-4 p.m., Atkinson Funeral Home. Services: Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, 2 p.m., Meadow View …
Tanya Montgomery

TANYA MONTGOMERY, 39, of North Little Rock, passed away Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014. Tanya was born Nov. 9, 1974 in North Little Rock, Ark. She worked at Captain D's in …
Troy Mulligan

Troy Mulligan, 79, died Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014. He was an Army Veteran, member of Elliott Baptist Church and retired from International Paper Company. Funeral services 1 p.m. Monday at …
Monroe "Billy" Murdock

Monroe "Billy" Murdock, 68, of Mayflower, departed this life on Jan. 2, 2014. He attended school at S.A. Jones High School in North Little Rock, Ark. and later joined the …
Timothy Rapes

TIMOTHY RAPES, 72, of Sherwood passed away Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014. He was born Dec. 31, 1941 in Atlanta, Ga. to William Austin Rapes and Marlin Jewell Stewart Rapes Parris. …
George Lee Rawson

George Lee Rawson, age 81, of Houston, Ark., passed away Friday, Jan. 3, 2013. He was born Aug. 23, 1932, in Lilbourn, Mo., a son of George H. Rawson and …
Josephyne B. "Mitzi" Rehbein

JOSEPHYNE B. "MITZI" REHBEIN of Little Rock, born Nov. 17,1923, died peacefully in her sleep Jan. 2,2014. She attended elementary school at Mary Dodge grade school, and graduated from Mt. …
Ercel Louise (Terry) Rigsby

Ercel Louise (Terry) Rigsby, 86, of Morrilton, Ark., died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014. Funeral services: 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6 at Harris Chapel with Dr. Bill Brown officiating. Burial at …
Vernon C. Rodgers

VERNON C. RODGERS, 89, of North Little Rock passed away Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014. He was born in Christian County, Ky. to the late Oliver Lewis and Blonnie Mae Cunningham …
Elaulia McBroome Shadwick

Elaulia McBroome Shadwick, 89, died Friday. Visitation: 1-2 p.m. Sunday with funeral services at 2 p.m. at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home, McCrory. Interment: Woodman Cemetery. Survivors: son, Billy Shadwick, Jacksonville; daughter, …
Doris Cassie Sigler

Doris Cassie Sigler, 89 of Benton, passed away Jan. 3, 2014. She was born on Jan. 16, 1924 in Ward, Ark. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. …
Mary Marie Stewart

Mary Marie Stewart, 90, of Mount Pleasant, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2013. Survivors: sons, Ervy Lyndel Stewart, Stephen Douglas Stewart; daughter, Sharon Engle; one brother; one sister. Graveside services were …
Janet Ann (Yates) Strickland

Janet Ann (Yates) Strickland, age 62, passed away on Jan. 1, 2014. Preceded in death by her father, James Merle Yates; and her brother, Richard Yates. She is survived by …
John "Tony" Swartz

John "Tony" Swartz, 76, Conway, died Jan. 1, 2014. He was born May 25, 1937 to the late Charles and Sarah Swartz. Survivors: brothers, William and Richard Swartz, Little Rock; …
Doris Jean Terwilliger

Doris Jean Terwilliger, 71, of West Memphis, Ark. passed away on Jan. 2, 2014. She is preceded in death by her father, Herman Chitwood. She is survived by her husband, …
Kermit Frank Tracy Jr.

KERMIT FRANK TRACY JR., 83, of Little Rock passed away on Dec. 28, 2013. A memorial service will be held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2013 …
Brenda Joyce Tackett Wallis

BRENDA JOYCE TACKETT WALLIS, 70, of Little Rock, passed away Jan. 2, 2014 at St. Vincent Infirmary. She was born Oct. 30, 1943 at Dardanelle to Lewis and Violet Morgan …
Jessie "Bruce" Ward Jr.

Jessie "Bruce" Ward Jr. age 65 of Savoy, Texas, passed away Friday, Jan. 3, 2014 at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas. Bruce Ward was born Jan. 30, 1948 in …
Annie C. Watts

ANNIE C. WATTS, age 83 of Little Rock, passed away Thursday. Visitation 4-6 p.m. on Sunday Jan. 5, and Funeral Service 9:30 a.m. on Monday both at Huson Funeral Home …
Ruby Pauline Wimpy

Ruby Pauline Wimpy, 85, of Lake Village, Ark. died Jan. 3, 2014 at Lake Village Rehab and Care in Lake Village, Ark. She is survived by one son; two daughters; …

Obituaries for January 5, 2014

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