Obituaries

Obituaries for February 8, 2015

Rev. David E. Adams

Rev. David E. Adams, 69, of Batesville died Friday, Feb. 6, 2015. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015 at 2 p.m. at the Full Gospel Fellowship Church in …
Brad Amoroso

Brad Amoroso, 40, of Monticello died Jan. 29, 2015 in Monticello. He was born Feb. 6, 1974. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Sunday in the foyer of the Memorial …
Connie R. Atkinson

Connie R. Atkinson, 65, of Houston, Ark. passed from this life on Feb. 5, 2015. She was born on Nov. 7, 1949 in Conway to the late Wayne Junior Sowell …
Garland "Pap" Theodore Beavers

Garland "Pap" Theodore Beavers, of Kensett passed away Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015. He was born Feb. 11, 1938 in England, Ark. He served in the United States Air Force for …
John Ross Benson

John Ross Benson, age 66, of Hot Springs Village, Ark. died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015 in Hot Springs. He was born Feb. 18, 1948 the son of John Calvin and …
Sondra Bilkey

SONDRA BILKEY, 65, of Sherwood went to be with her Lord on Thursday, Feb. 5. Born in Poplar Bluff, Mo., Sondra is preceded in death by her mother, Fredia Bilkey. …
Georgia Nell Blackburn Pope

Georgia Nell Blackburn Pope, 91, of Conway, Ark. entered Heaven's gates Friday, Feb. 6, 2015. Born Dec. 26, 1923 in Garland County, Ark. to the late George and Nellie Blackburn. …
Michael Bolin

Michael Bolin, 65, of Blytheville died Feb. 3, 2015 in Blytheville. Siblings: Steve Bolin, Bill Bolin and Marsha Hoskins survive him. Memorial services are 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015 …
Sharon Kay Boston

Sharon Kay Boston, 56, died Friday. Survivors are husband, Charles Boston; sons, Robert Hardee (Tesa) and Jessy Hardee (Misti); daughters, Elizabeth Bowlan, Jennifer Bohanan (Monty), and Margaret Brantley (Gene). Funeral …
Andrew William "A.W." Bradley

ANDREW WILLIAM "A.W." BRADLEY joined his wife in heaven on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 3:20 p.m. with his loved ones beside him. What a reunion that must have been! He …
Anthony Bernard Brock

ANTHONY BERNARD BROCK, 53, of Little Rock departed this life Feb. 4, 2015. He was preceded in death by mother, Loretta Brock Elliot and brother, Arthur Brock. He leaves his …
Billy Ray Brown

Billy Ray Brown, age 80, passed away Friday. Survivors: wife, Pansy Ann Brown; four sisters, Dorothy Jones, Mary Cooper, Violet Pickle, Patsy Williams; three brothers, Aubrey, Hughey and Phillip; three …
Curtis Ross Campbell

Curtis Ross Campbell, age 56, of Fayetteville died Jan. 30, 2015 at his home. He was born in Rogers on Dec. 9, 1958 to the late Dr. Walter and Mary …
Joann Cauley

Joann Cauley, age 73, of Mena, passed away Friday, Feb. 6, 2015 in Hot Springs, Ark. Graveside service will be Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Pinecrest Cemetery …
Sharon Sue Cowan

SHARON SUE COWAN, 71, of Jacksonville died Feb. 3, 2015 at North Metro Hospital. She was a long time member of the Marshall Road Baptist Church in Jacksonville. She was …
Chequita Ann Boyd Cromer

Chequita Ann Boyd Cromer, 75, of Petit Jean passed away Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015. Graveside services: 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Petit Jean Cemetery. Family will receive friends …
Jeffrey Crow

Jeffrey Crow, 59, of Hot Springs Village passed away Feb. 5, 2015. He was born Jan. 10, 1956 in Torrence, Calif. to the late John and Lola (Ferguson) Crow. Jeff …
Dennis R. Davenport Sr.

DENNIS R. DAVENPORT SR., beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on Feb. 5, 2015 due to stroke complications. Davenport was born May 27, 1936 to Coy and …
Everett Davis

Everett Davis, 85, of Farmington, died Friday, Feb. 6, 2015 in Fayetteville. He was born Jan. 12, 1930 in Bidville, Ark. the son of Albert Duie Davis and Lela M. …
Samuel R. Dayer

Samuel R. Dayer, 73, of Conway died Thursday, Feb. 6, 2015. Rosary will be 6 p.m. Tuesday at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway, with visitation to follow. Funeral mass will be …
Martha Drennan

Martha Drennan, 66, of Malvern died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015. She was born Dec. 4, 1948 in Harrisburg, Ark. to the late Rev. O. L. Justice and Helen Sheppard Justice. …
Brad Dunigan

Brad Dunigan of Wynne, Ark. passed away Friday, Feb. 6, 2015. Service will be Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Chapel in West Helena, Ark. 508 Plaza …
William Owen Elmore

WILLIAM OWEN ELMORE, 84, of Little Rock passed away Feb. 5, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Lew Elmore; daughter, Luanne Lewis (Steve); grandchildren, Drew Payne and Lindsay Bjornson …
Bobby Wayne Flowers

BOBBY WAYNE FLOWERS, 81, of Little Rock went to be with the Lord on Feb. 4, 2015. Visitation: 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501)224-8300. Funeral: …
Milton Lester Forbes

Milton Lester Forbes, age 80, of Cabot passed away Feb. 5, 2015. Survived by wife, Edwinna Forbes; sons, Ron Forbes of Cabot, "DJ" Forbes; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; two …
Andrew C. Foster

Andrew C. Foster, 87, of Mena passed away Feb. 5, 2015 in Mena. Funeral will be Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at Beasley Wood Chapel, 2 p.m. Interment will follow in …
Barbara Lynn Foster

Barbara Lynn Boatman Foster, age 74, of Bentonville, Ark. died on Feb. 6, 2015 at Circle of Life Legacy Village. She was born on Dec. 26, 1940 in Gassville, Ark. …
Ruth Ayline Gibson

RUTH AYLINE GIBSON, 84, passed away the morning of Feb. 6 to join her husband and sister. She died at her grandson's home with family at her bedside in accordance …
Martha Hamilton

Martha Hamilton, 86, died Friday. Survivors include: one son, Wayne Hamilton; sister, Lilly Malone; three grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services: 10 a.m., Monday at Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home. Interment …
John Alvin Harper

JOHN ALVIN HARPER, age 85, of North Little Rock passed away Feb. 6, 2015 at Baptist Hospital North Little Rock. He was born on Feb. 2, 1930 in Oak Grove, …
Sara Louise Harris

Our loving mother and wife of Grover, Sara Louise Harris, was carried by angels to be with her Lord on Jan. 31, 2015, from the Willard Walker Hospice Home. She …
Donald Ray Haskett

Donald Ray Haskett, 80, of Swifton died Wednesday. Survivors: children, Donald Lee Haskett and Terry Lynn Overby; one sister, Mary K. Smith; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Visitation: Sunday, 6-8 p.m. …
A.P. "Jack" Hatcher

A.P. "Jack" Hatcher, businessman and entrepreneur, Pinehurst, N.C., died peacefully at home on Feb. 5, 2015 surrounded by the family that he loved. Born in Ripley, Miss. on March 21, …
Mary Nell Helbron Kaylor

Mary Nell Helbron Kaylor, 71, of Rogers, Ark. passed away Feb. 3, 2015. Mary Nell was born June 1, 1943 in Little Rock, Ark. to John Rudolph and Nellie Best …
Mable Helms

Memorial services for Mable Helms of El Dorado will held at 2 p.m. Monday at Young's chapel, with private interment services held at Smyrna Cemetery. She is survived by her …
Carolyn Henn

CAROLYN HENN passed into the arms of our Lord on Feb. 2, 2015 after a battle with cancer which she faced gracefully. She was born March 27, 1962 to Thomas …
Violet Juanita Hoffman

Violet Juanita Hatcher Hoffman, 89, a longtime resident of Bentonville, passed away peacefully at the Bradford House Nursing and Rehab on Feb. 6, 2015. She was born Oct. 4, 1925 …
Carol Jean Hutchinson Wagner

Mrs. Carol Jean Hutchinson Wagner of Grubbs, Ark. passed away Friday, Feb. 6, 2015. Funeral service: 1 Monday at the Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel, burial in Ballew's Chapel Cemetery. Visitation …
Stephen Edward Ingram

Stephen Edward Ingram, 58, of Searcy died Wednesday, Feb. 4. He was born July 21, 1956 in Magnolia, Ark. the son of Dennis and Shirley Ingram. Stephen adored his relationships …
Joe Wallace Key

JOE WALLACE KEY, 77, of North Little Rock died Friday, Feb. 6, 2015 at U.A.M.S. in Little Rock. Joe was born July 11, 1937 in Ouachita County, Ark. He served …
Donna Jo Kling

Donna Jo Kling, 81, went to be with the Lord Friday, Feb. 6, 2015. She was born to Earl and Ruby Vaughn on Jan. 30, 1934 in Benton, Illinois. Donna …
Melvin W. Long Sr.

Melvin W. Long, Sr., 82, of Conway died Feb. 7, 2015. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway. Graveside service will be 2 …
Margaret Frances Fisher Marczuk

MARGARET FRANCES FISHER MARCZUK, 79, of Little Rock, passed away Feb. 5, 2015. Rosary will be held at the Cathedral of St. Andrew on February 9,2015 at 7 p.m. Mass …
Elizabeth Mayfield "Nookie"

ELIZABETH MAYFIELD "NOOKIE," 84, of Little Rock, Ark. transitioned on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015 at home with loved ones. Her memorial service is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, 6 …
Esther Lee McKnight

Our beloved Aunt ESTHER LEE MCKNIGHT passed peacefully on Jan. 22, 2015 at the age of 96. One of six children, she was born on April 11, 1918 in Texarkana, …
Trent Wayland Meek

Trent Wayland Meek, 81, passed away Friday. A navy veteran and Pentacostal belief, he is survived by his wife, Karen Meek; 13 children; 41 grandchildren; 64 great grandchildren; and seven …
Melba Jean Murphy

Melba Jean Murphy, 83, of Crossett, died Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015. Funeral service:10 a.m., Tuesday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with burial in Crossroad Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Monday at …
Patsy Jane Murphy Powell

Patsy Jane Murphy Powell, 86, of Gurdon died Thursday. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Welch Funeral Home. Interment will be in Rose Hedge Cemetery at Gurdon. Visitation: 10 a.m. until …
Dolores "Dee" Marie Nease

Dolores "Dee" Marie Nease, 86, of Hot Springs Village died Feb. 2, 2015. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Christ Lutheran …
Mary Hazel Pate

Mary Hazel Pate, age 93, of Springdale died Feb. 5, 2015 in Springdale. She was born May 22, 1921 in Atwood, Okla., the daughter of Robert and Geneva Chaffin Lancaster. …
Emarene Patterson

EMARENE PATTERSON went to be with the Lord Feb. 3, 2015. She was born in Cave City, Ark. on Nov. 7, 1922. She was preceded in death by her husband, …
James Russell Penny Jr.

James Russell Penny Jr., 78, formerly of Little Rock, died on Dec. 28, 2014 in DeRidder, La. He was born on Dec. 14, 1936, in Brooklyn, N.Y. to the late …
Toni Phillips

Toni Phillips, 78, of Hot Springs Village passed away on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015 at home. She was born 21 Sept. 1936 in Nashville, Tenn. Toni was a graduate of …
Danny Glenn Pilley

Danny Glenn Pilley, 55, of Colcord, Okla. passed away Feb. 4, 2015 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 5, 1959 in Tucumcari, N.M., the son …
Martha Fay Hankins Puckett

Martha Fay Hankins Puckett, 82, of Sheridan, Ark. died Friday. Survivors: son, Tony (Tonya) Puckett; daughter, Robin (Dennis) Mitchell; grandchildren, Holly Carter (Daniel), Justin Mitchell, and great grandson, Jaxson Carter; …
Chester Leroy Pyle

Chester "Buck" Pyle, 73, of Marietta, Ga. passed from his earthly life into his eternal home to meet his Lord Jesus Christ and to be reunited with his precious wife, …
Helen K. Quinney

HELEN KELLER QUINNEY, born Feb. 14, 1918 completed life's journey on Feb. 6, 2015 and now stands in the presence of the Lord with whom she is well acquainted and …
Barbara V. Reid-Jones

BARBARA V. REID-JONES, 49, of Little Rock departed this life Feb. 2, 2015. She was preceded in death by brother, Michael Reid; grandparents, Rush Milton and Albertia Milton; grandparents, Willie …
Everett "Eddie Ray" Robinson Sr.

EVERETT "EDDIE RAY" ROBINSON SR., 59, of Little Rock departed this life on Feb. 3, 2015. He was preceded in death by mother, Sara Robinson; brothers, Antonio "Tony" Robinson, William …
John L. Sadler Jr.

JOHN L. SADLER JR., 72, of North Little Rock passed away Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Phyllis Sadler; two daughters, Tamara Raeke …
Ida Mae Shelton Gilmore

IDA MAE SHELTON GILMORE, age 47, of Little Rock, Ark. died Wednesday. She is survived by her husband, Johnny Gilmore; four children; three sisters and two brothers and a host …
Betty Sipes

Betty Sipes, 72, of Scott passed away Thursday, Feb. 5. She was preceded in death by parents, Henry & Nellie Robinson. Betty is survived by her husband of 47 years, …
Edna Marie Blumhorst Smith

Edna Marie Blumhorst Smith, 91, died Friday. Survivors are sons, Donnie Ray Smith (Sammy) and Jerry Smith (Carol); daughters, Dianne Chlapecka (Charles) and Betty Buell (Clyde); 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; …
Kermit Harold Smith

Kermit Harold Smith, 89, of Dardanelle, passed away Saturday, Feb. 07, 2015. Funeral services will be on 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015 at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Dardanelle. …
Thelma Faye Smith

THELMA FAYE SMITH, 86, of Maumelle passed away Feb. 5, 2015. Thelma was born May 7, 1928 in Kearney, Ark. She is predeceased by her husband, James and parents, Warren …
Colonel Claude Ray Smithson

COLONEL CLAUDE RAY SMITHSON, age 90, of Sherwood, Ark. left this earth peacefully on Feb. 3, 2015. He was born in Ponder, Mo. to Claude and Jewell Smithson. A loving …
Louie Don Snyder

Louie Don Snyder, age 86, died Thursday. Survivors: children, Randolph Snyder, Don Edward Grider, Jackie Snyder, Rose Miller and LaDonna Caskey; sisters, Corrine Bacot, Evelyn Middleton; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; …
Norman Glenn Sowder

Norman Glenn Sowder passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of the first of February 2014. A native son of Fayetteville, he enjoyed a truly storied …
Al Sparkman

Al Sparkman, 83, died Feb. 7, 2015. Al was a pastor in Arkansas and Kentucky, he also preached in Germany and New Zealand. Al graduated from Ouachita Baptist University and …
Justin L. Spears Jr.

JUSTIN L. SPEARS JR. of Little Rock departed this life on Jan. 27, 2015. He leaves memories parents, Justin L. Spears Sr. and Jammie Ingram; siblings, Markebius Blockett, Keonne Porter, …
Eunice Robertson Stewart

EUNICE ROBERTSON STEWART, Our beloved mother, age 92, of Little Rock, passed away on Feb. 7, 2015. She was born on Petit Jean Mountain on Aug. 23, 1922, to Robert …
Gertrude Dachs Sullivan

Gertrude Dachs Sullivan, 84 of Monticello, died Friday, Feb. 6, 2015 at Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello. She was born April 11, 1930. Graveside service will be 4 p.m. Monday, …
Roxann Sullivan

Roxann Sullivan (55) died Friday. Survivors: husband, James; two sons, Daniel and Aaron; one brother; two sisters; four grandchildren. Funeral services: 2 p.m. Monday at Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home, interment …
CL Sutton

CL SUTTON, 90, of North Little Rock passed away Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015. He was born April 18, 1924 in Pearcy, Ark. to Henry and Eva Parker Sutton. He was …
Nina Louise (Carroll) Thompson

NINA LOUISE (CARROLL) THOMPSON, age 68, of Sherwood passed away Feb. 3, 2015 in Little Rock, Ark. She was born on July 1, 1946 in Benton, Ark.; she was the …
Charles E. Varnell

Charles E. Varnell, 83, of Paris, Ark. died Feb. 6, 2015 in Paris. Funeral service: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris. Burial: Mt. …
Jacquelaine Denise Robnolt Vest

Jacquelaine Denise Robnolt Vest, known to all as J'laine, passed away on Jan. 26, 2015 after suffering a traumatic brain injury after a fall in her home in Brentwood, Tenn. …
James Alvin Vizzier

James Alvin Vizzier, age 87, of Fayetteville passed away Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015 in Springdale. He was born Feb.18, 1927 in Gillett, Ark. to James and Aveline Bergschneider Vizzier. He …
Edwin "Don" Wamble Sr.

EDWIN "DON" WAMBLE SR., 72 of Little Rock, Ark. departed this life on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015. He was born on Feb. 14, 1942 in Little Rock, Ark. and was …
Noel Richard Ward Sr.

NOEL RICHARD WARD SR., 69, of Jacksonville passed away on Thursday, Feb. 5. He was born on Dec. 26, 1945 in Brinkley, Ark. to the late Earl and Lucille Ward. …
Tommy Earl Warren

Today we rejoice in the knowledge that Tommy Earl Warren, 77, of Benton, has met his Lord and Savior whom he has served faithfully for many years, leaving this earth …
Jean Watson

Norma Jean Watson, age 90, of Pine Bluff, died Feb. 6, 2015 in Rogers, Ark. Born July 3, 1924 in Pine Bluff, she was the daughter of Ruda Wright Sasser …
Nicholas Jordan Webber

NICHOLAS JORDAN WEBBER passed away on Feb. 4, 2015. He was born on Jan. 9, 1984 in Tyler, Texas. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Alvin E. Webber …
Naomi Elizabeth West

Naomi Elizabeth West, age 72, of Cabot, Ark. passed away Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015. Born Oct. 6, 1942 in England, Ark. to the late Cora Lee Keesee and Lonnie Leo …
Lawrence Marvin Williams

LAWRENCE MARVIN WILLIAMS, 75, of Little Rock, Ark. entered this life Oct. 15, 1939 and departed on Feb. 5, 2015. Lawrence leaves to cherish his memory four cousins, Patricia Hightower, …
Leroy Wise

LeRoy Wise, 82, of Bald Knob died Feb. 4, 2015. He is survived by his little dogs, Sam and Scooter and a host of good friends. Memorial services are 6 …
Charles Earl Works

CHARLES E. WORKS, 74, Little Rock, Ark., passed Feb. 4, 2015. Survivors: children, John Curtis, Lisa and Barbara; two sisters, Mary Walker and Inez Arburtha; a host of relatives and …
Gene Young Jr.

GENE YOUNG JR., 58, of Little Rock passed away on Feb. 3, 2015. He is survived by two daughters, Stacie and Stephanie of Little Rock; parents, Gene Young & Mattie …

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