Obituaries

Obituaries for August 16, 2015

Miriam Parke Balding

Miriam Parke Balding died in her apartment in Houston, Texas on Thursday, July 30, 2015. She was 87 years old. She was born in Little Rock, Ark. to Frank Herbert …
Bettye Bates

Bettye Bates, 85, of Benton died Thursday in Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton. Bettye is survived by: son Ken Bates and sister, Margaret Hanson of Benton. Graveside services are 2 …
Mary Smith Bean

Mary Smith Bean, 86, died on Aug. 13, 2015 at home. She was born to Jasper Franklin Smith and Nancy Suzann Horine on a farm in the Ozark Mountains near …
Paul Ernst Bray Sr.

Paul Ernst Bray Sr., age 81, of Warren, Ark., died Friday August 14, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, Ark. Memorial service 2 p.m. Monday August 17, at Frazer's …
Raymond Scott Brown

Softly as a gentle breeze, Christ came and carried our SCOTT to his Heavenly home. His body is healed, his spirit is praising his Lord and Saviour, and Radiance fills …
Russell Wyeth Browning

Russell Wyeth Browning, 94, a lifetime resident of Judsonia, died at his home on August 9. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Polly Pankey Browning. …
Charles "Alan" Cox

CHARLES "ALAN" COX, 57, of NLR, passed away on Aug. 12, 2015. Alan was born on May 24, 1958 in Malvern, Ark. to Charles W. Cox and Carolyn M. Harper …
Freeda Cummings

FREEDA CUMMINGS passed on August 12. A fact not lost on the family is that she died before she could see Hilary Clinton elected, just as she had hoped. Freeda …
Larry "Chief" Curry

Larry "Chief" Curry, age 75, of Warren, Ark. died Saturday, August 15 at the Bradley County Medical Center. He was born July 28, 1940 in Monticello, Ark. a son of …
Annette E. "Nettie" Duke

Annette E. "Nettie" Duke was born on Aug. 5, 1930 in Mobile, Ala. She passed away at Saline Memorial Hospital Hospice House in Bryant on Aug. 13, 2015, surrounded by …
Timothy Don Edie

Timothy Don Edie was born Sept. 7, 1964 and passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015 after a tenacious fight with pancreatic cancer. Don Graduated from Rogers High School in …
Julius Maxwell Stanley Ellis

JULIUS MAXWELL STANLEY ELLIS, Little Rock, departed this life on Aug. 12, 2015. Leaving his parents, Stanley and Jessica Ellis. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 E. Broadway, NLR (501) …
Shirley Marieda Burroughs Fletcher

SHIRLEY MARIEDA BURROUGHS FLETCHER, 73, of Little Rock, passed away Aug. 14, 2015. She was born May 15, 1942 in Damascus, Ark. to Claude Franklin and Elsie Jane Holland Burroughs. …
Sheila Janette "Memaw" Graves

Sheila Janette "Memaw" Graves, 72 of El Dorado, Ark., passed away Aug. 13, 2015. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015, in the Chapel …
Junior Harris

Junior Harris, 86, of Piggott, Ark., passed away Aug. 14, 2015. Services are Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015 at 3 p.m. in the Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home in Piggott with …
Lucinda Lee "Cindy" Harris

Lucinda Lee "Cindy" Harris, 63, formerly of Paragould, died Thursday at her home in Bossier City, La. She was born in Little Rock on July 30, 1952. She is survived …
Jeffrey Wayne Harrison

Jeffrey Wayne Harrison gained his angel wings on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. Jeff was born on April 6, 1968 in Little Rock, Ark. He graduated from McClellan High School and …
J.B. Hercher

J.B. Hercher, 96, longtime Pine Bluff resident, died Friday in Tulsa, Okla. Survivors include his daughter, Pat Shollmier (Roger) of Tulsa, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services are Tuesday, 10:30 …
Louie L. Holladay

Louie L. Holladay, 81 died Aug. 14, 2015. He was born on Jan. 23, 1934. Visitation will be Sunday August 16 from 3-5 p.m. at Wilson Robison Funeral Home in …
Ui Hong

Ui Hong, 57, of Rogers, died Aug. 13, 2015. He was born in Vietnam on March 10, 1958. Visitation is noon until 8 p.m. today (Sunday) at Rollins Funeral Home …
Aaron Benard Hood

Aaron Benard Hood, 86, of Menifee, died Aug. 12, 2015. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Philadelphia Baptist Church in Menifee. Interment will be in Menifee Community Cemetery in …
Calvin Horn

Calvin Horn, age 79, of Norman, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015. He was born on Aug. 13, 1935 at Mena, the son of Ottis and Lula Horn. On …
Doris Ramona Howard

Doris Howard, 82, of Springdale, Ark., passed away, Friday, August 14 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. Doris was born Dec. 18, 1932 in Webb City, Mo. to Jess …
Earl Edward Howard

Earl Edward Howard, 77, of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015 in Fayetteville. He was owner and operator of Trade Winds Motel & Restaurant in Fort Smith for several …
Mildred Hanks Jeffries

Mildred Hanks Jeffries, 83, of Cabot, died on Aug. 2, 2015. She was preceded in death by one son, James Jeffries. She is survived by two sons, Russell and Richard …
Lois F. (Bearden) Kassing

Lois F. (Bearden) Kassing of Springdale, Ark., went to be with Jesus, her Lord, Aug. 8, 2015, at Circle of Life Hospice, Springdale, Ark. Lois was born, Sept. 17, 1931 …
Sharon Anne Kemp

SHARON ANNE KEMP, 70, of Little Rock, treasured wife and mother, passed away on Aug. 15, 2015 with her family by her side. She was born on Nov. 7, 1944 …
William (Bill) Edgar Laird

WILLIAM (BILL) EDGAR LAIRD, 72, of Little Rock, won his ultimate victory on Aug. 13, 2015. Services will be today, Sunday, Aug. 16, at 2 p.m. at the Mabelvale Church …
Jerry Linder

Jerry Linder, 66, of McRae, Ark., died Aug. 12, 2015. He served two tours of duty with the Army in Vietnam. Jerry is survived by sister, Nora Kinder of Texas. …
Theodore Mack

THEODORE MACK, 81, of Little Rock, passed on last Sunday. Services pending for next Saturday by Gillespie & Kelly (Kelly Smith, Director), 2420 Arch Street Little Rock, 376-7892/612-5607.
Thelma "Teddy" Kales Magin

Thelma Francis Magin (born Thelma Kales) passed away peacefully in her home Aug. 7, 2015. Known as "Teddy" to many because growing up, folks thought she looked like a teddy …
Diontay Lamar Moore

DIONTAY LAMAR MOORE, 24, of North Little Rock, passed Aug. 10, 2015. Loving memories left to mother, Blinda Moore; siblings: Indya, Siya, Caylah, Kiyah, Raymond, Keeyon Moore, and Terrence Jr.
Cheryl Ann Olson

Cheryl Ann Sluyter Olson, 58, of West Fork, died Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015 at her home. She was born Oct. 3, 1956 in Sioux City, Iowa. to Roy and Eleanore …
Gerald Osterman

GERALD OSTERMAN, 94, of Little Rock, passed away Aug. 12, 2015. Services will be held on Monday, Aug. 17 at 2 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. …
Phyllis D. Price

Phyllis D. Price, age 88, of Fayetteville, died Saturday Aug. 15, 2015 in Fayetteville. She was born Jan. 25, 1927 in Wesley, Ark., the daughter of Clyde and Ethel May …
Cummings Lee Raymond

Raymond Lee Cummings, 67 of Rison, died Aug. 14, 2015. Graveside Services are 11 a.m. Aug. 17, 2015 at Randolph Cemetery in Rison. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Sunday at …
Royse N. Sanders

Superintendent Royse N. Sanders, born Nov. 11, 1929, entered the Kingdom of Heaven Aug. 12, 2015. He accepted Christ at an early age and was called to the ministry at …
Rosa "Rose" Louise Haynes Scott

Rosa "Rose" Louise Haynes Scott of Hensley, Ark., was born March 23, 1929 at Hensley, the daughter of the late Joseph "Jody" and Ethel Mae Halbert Haynes. She was a …
Howard V. Senteney

Howard V. Senteney, 65, of Mayflower, found his peace in Heaven on August 8, after a long battle with cancer. He was born in North Little Rock on Jan. 5, …
Dennis Lee Sobba

DENNIS LEE SOBBA, 55, of Little Rock, passed away Aug. 11, 2015. He was born April 10, 1960 in Tainan, Taiwan to Dennis Leroy and Nancy E. Sobba. Lee graduated …
Terry Thomas

TERRY THOMAS, 85, of Little Rock, passed on yesterday. Services pending by Gillespie & Kelly Funeral Home, 2420 Arch Street, Little Rock, (501) 376-7892/612-5607.
Paul Ray Thornburg

Paul Ray Thornburg, 75, of Springdale, passed away Aug. 14, 2015 at his home after an extended illness. He was born Aug. 4, 1940 in Springdale, Ark. to Frank and …
Tom William Wallace

TOM WILLIAM WALLACE, of Little Rock, born June 6, 1923, died on Aug. 13, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Wallace, of 52 years; daughters, Judi (Steve) Copley, …
Bobby Lee "Bob" Walloch

BOBBY LEE "BOB" WALLOCH, 81, was born June 3, 1934 to Fred Walloch and Gladys (Daughenbaugh) Walloch in Little Rock. He departed this life Aug. 8, 2015. His four-week stay …
Velma Virginia Webb

Velma Virginia Webb, 83, of Mena died August 14. Velma leaves four children, Lyn Watkins and husband John, Sandy Endicott, Kenneth Wayne Endicott and wife Linda, Robert Edward Endicott; nine …
Ruby Faye Wiles

Ruby Wiles, 77, of Trumann, passed away Friday, Aug. 14, 2015. Funeral service will be Tuesday, Aug. 18 at 1 p.m. at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home. Burial will be at …
Jerry Womack

Graveside service for JERRY WOMACK, 67, North Little Rock: 12 noon, Tuesday, Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, North Little Rock. His parents, Miles Barbara and Johnnie Wright, preceded him in death. …
Kathy Marie Miller stewart

KATHY MARIE MILLER STEWART, 56, of Little Rock, died Tuesday in her home Aug. 11, 2015. She was born in Little Rock May 30, 1959 to the late Lewis Miller …

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