Obituaries

Obituaries for July 5, 2015

Suzanne Denise Adams-White

Suzanne Adams-White, age 53, of Pea Ridge, died June 30, 2015. She was born July 13, 1961. Survivors include mother, Sandra Adams; significant other, Dan Emery; son, Neil White, all …
Jane Ellen Monk Alexander

Jane Ellen Monk Alexander, 76, of Pine Bluff, died Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. The daughter of Fred and Mary Virginia Owens Monk, …
Patrick A. Anderson

PATRICK A. ANDERSON, 54 of Little Rock transitioned on Thursday July 2. He was an Army veteran and a self employed carpenter. Survivors: mother, Wilma Farr Anderson; brother, Vincent Anderson …
Crispin Bundalian Arcedera

Crispin Bundalian Arcedera, 74, of Little Rock, passed away June 11, 2015. Cris was born in San Pablo Laguna, Philippines to Emilio and Jacinta Bundalian Arcedera. He was an active …
Jo Ann Burton Backus

JO ANN BURTON BACKUS, born to Eugene and Josephine Burton of Conway on June 27, 1931, passed away on June 29, 2015 at the age of 84. Preceding her in …
Roger Walker Benge

ROGER WALKER BENGE, of Little Rock, passed away June 28, 2015. Visitation will be Saturday, July 11 from 5-7 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner …
Bella Blasingame

BELLA BLASINGAME, infant, of Little Rock, left us June 29, 2015. Survivors: parents, Brooks Blasingame and Kaki McClellan; grandparents and great-grandparents: Kevin & Susan Douglas, John & Dale Anne McClellan, …
Emmett Eugene Boyer

Emmett Eugene Boyer, age 90, of Rogers, Ark. passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 23, 2015. He was born on Feb. 6, 1925 in Chicago, Ill., son …
Lee Allen Chicken

On Thursday, July 2, 2015, Lee Allen Chicken, 50, went to be with the Lord. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard, and all four grandparents. He is …
Mike Earl Coker

Michael Earl Coker went to be with his Heavenly Father in the early hours of Thursday July 2, 2015. Mike graduated in 1974 from Arkansas Tech University with a Bachelor …
Lula Colclasure

Lula Colclasure, 81, of Conway, died peacefully Thursday, June 18, 2015 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Colclasure, her son, Michael Garner, her daughter, …
Heath Charles Conant

Heath Charles Conant, 45, of Austin, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2015. He was born on Aug. 15, 1969 in Los Angeles, Calif. Heath loved his family and friends. …
Fern Ruth Coppock

Fern Ruth Coppock, 87 of Searcy, died Wednesday in Searcy. Visitation Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home in Searcy. Another visitation Wednesday from 6 until 8 …
Lloyd Charles "Chuck" Dawson

LLOYD CHARLES "CHUCK" DAWSON, Captain NLRFD (Retired), age 74 of North Little Rock/Benton, passed on June 5, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence Lloyd and Albertha …
William Vernon (Bill) Dutton

At last, the sun has gone to rest. This tired, kind, fisherman has finally traded in his earthly nets for those on the glory shores of God's Galilee. WILLIAM VERNON …
Fred Harris Elam

FRED HARRIS ELAM, 74, of Little Rock, passed away, Wednesday, July 1, 2015. A Memorial Service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, July 6, 2015 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 …
Katherine Lucille Emmons-Bell

Katherine Lucille Emmons-Bell, 90, of Greenbrier, Ark., passed away Friday, July 3, 2015. Katherine was born on Nov. 12, 1924 in McGehee, Ark. to Sam and Pavery Taylor. Katherine was …
Jerry L. Etheridge

Jerry L. Etheridge, 80, died Thursday, June 25, 2015. He was a son of the late Floyd Luther and Nina Louise (Patterson) Etheridge. Jerry was the owner of Jiffy Jerry's …
Ed Eyring

Ed Eyring, 50, passed away on June 24, 2015. He is survived by his wife Margaret and their three dogs, parents; Robert and Martha Ann Eyring, sister, Judy Heitkamp and …
Sheila Ferrell

SHEILA FERRELL, 45, of North Little Rock passed June 26, 2015. Loving memories left to husband: James Ferrell Sr., children: Eddie Gilliam Sr., Robert Gilliam, James Ferrell Jr., Kevin Ferrell, …
Joyce Marie Ford

Joyce Marie Ford, 63, of Blue Springs, Mo., passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. Joyce was born on April 4, 1952 in Fort …
J. D. Frisby

J. D. Frisby, 88, of El Dorado, died Thursday, July 2 at his residence. Visitation will be Sunday, July 5 from 5-7 p.m. at Young's Funeral Directors. J.D.'s funeral service …
Sallie Elizabeth Browning Gilson

SALLIE ELIZABETH BROWNING GILSON, a faithful servant of Jehovah, lost her battle against cancer May 29, 2015. Born June 27, 1951 to Raymond and Betty Browning, she graduated from Little …
James Edwin Gosney

James Edwin Gosney, age 48, of Carlisle made it to his heavenly home June 27, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Jessie Gosney. He leaves …
Jo Ann Hagge

JO ANN HAGGE, 86, of Jacksonville, went to heaven on July 2, 2015. She was born on Nove. 4, 1928 in Indianapolis, Ind. to the late Victor and Loretta (Scherrer) …
Dr. Calvin Hanna

DR. CALVIN HANNA passed away July 2, 2015 at UAMS at the age of 92. He was born in Danville, Ill. on May 1, 1923. He was the son of …
William Russell Hannah

William Russell Hannah, 59, of McGehee, Ark., died Saturday, July 4, 2015. Visitation will be 5:30-7 p.m., Monday, July 6, 2015 at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in McGehee, Ark. Graveside Services …
Helen Lucille Sanders Hart

Helen Lucille Sanders Hart was carried into Heaven at the age of 90 years on June 30, 2015 at Cambridge Court Assisted Living in Mesquite, Texas. She was born in …
Billie Anders Haynie

Billie Anders Haynie, age 96, went to be with the Lord on Friday July 3, 2015. She was born July 27, 1918 to Jack and Allie B. Anders in Camden, …
Morris Eugene Henderson

MORRIS EUGENE HENDERSON, 90, of Little Rock passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2015. He was born Jan. 14, 1925 in Walnut Ridge, Ark. to the late James L. and Martha …
Reba Elsie Hill Watters Stracner

Reba Elsie Hill Watters Stracner, 88, of Morrilton, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2015. Funeral services: Monday, July 6, at the Harris Chapel with Bro. Kirk McConnel officiating. Burial: Pleasant …
Dorothy Ann Hoston

DOROTHY ANN HOSTON, 71, of Jacksonville, Ark., transitioned on July 1, 2015. She is survived by her; husband, Harold E. Hoston of Jacksonville; son, Tony Hoston of Little Rock; daughters, …
Dema F. "Jack" Jackson

Dema F. "Jack" Jackson, 94, of Benton went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Saline Memorial Hospital Hospice House in Bryant. He was born Aug. …
Yvette Gaye Jacobs

YVETTE GAYE JACOBS, 55, of North Little Rock passed Sunday, June 28. Survivors: mother, Gertrude Jacobs and two sisters, Yvonne and Carol. Private services arranged by Watson Northcrest Funeral Home, …
Jean James

JEAN JAMES, 94, of Little Rock, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2015. She was born on Nov. 12, 1920 to Robert and Maude Jetton. Jean and her late husband Omar …
Sunshine "Sunny" Cleveland James

Sunshine Cleveland "Sunny" James, 83, of Pine Bluff, died Saturday, July 4, 2015. She was born Jan. 25, 1932 in Buckner, Ark., daughter of Uphard and Ollie Mae Nix Cleveland. …
Carl "Skeezik" Johnson

CARL "SKEEZIK" JOHNSON, age 91, of Sherwood, passed away July 1, 2015. He was born on Nov. 21, 1923 to Allen and Elenoria Johnson. Carl was a member of Calvary …
Leila Flo Spigner Johnson

Leila Flo Spigner Johnson passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2015, surrounded by her family at her home in Ashdown, Arkansas. Born June 29, 1920, to James Thomas and …
Ronnie Johnson

Ronnie Johnson, 67, of Pine Bluff, died July 2, 2015. Funeral Services: Tuesday, 10 a.m. at Fuller Hale-South Funeral Chapel. Brother Committal services: 3 p.m. in Brearley Cemetery at Dardenelle. …
Terry Lee Jolley

Terry Lee Jolley died July 1, 2015. Born July 18, 1966 in Okmulgee, Okla. to Calvin and Sharon Burcham. She is survived by her mother, Sharon Robertson, her children, Josh …
Bernestine Jones

BERNESTINE JONES, 72, of Little Rock, departed on July 1, 2015. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Charlene Perdue; companion, Earnest Purdiman. She is survived by children; Charles …
Ernie William Jones

Ernest William Jones, age 88, of Council Bluffs, passed away at his home, July 2, 2015. He was born on Feb. 13, 1927, in Custer, S.D., to the late Valda …
Steve M. Jones

Steve M. Jones, 73, resident of Fox Ridge, Bryant, Ark., left us on July 2, 2015. Steve was born Nov. 20, 1941 in Little Rock, Ark. to Thurman Jones and …
Harry Hayes Kimball

Harry Hayes Kimball, 91, died on June 27, 2015 at his home in Bella Vista, Ark. He was raised and lived in Farmington, N.H., until leaving for the service in …
Alma Steel Leinonen

ALMA STEEL LEINONEN, 94, of North Little Rock died July 2, 2015. Survivors include children, Gail Ivy and Jimmie Wayne Fields; sister, Mazzie Cramer; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A …
Mary Dolores "Dodie" Longinotti

MARY DOLORES "DODIE" LONGINOTTI passed away Monday, June 29, in Little Rock, at the age of 87. Born Aug. 15, 1927, Dodie was the first of four daughters of August …
Eloise (Weezie) Carter Lukas

Eloise (Weezie) Carter Lukas, 76, passed away on July 1, 2015. Weezie was born in Shreveport, La. on July 2, 1938 to her parents, Albert (Buck) and Elsie Carter. She …
Ora Dell Mallett-Winfrey

ORA DELL MALLETT-WINFREY, of Little Rock, Ark., transitioned in her 79th season. Those awaiting her arrival are; her parents; Green and Evelyn Smith, son; Marvin Connors, sister; Doris Harper, and …
Margie Mattox

MARGIE MATTOX, 68, a resident of North Little Rock, Ark. died Thursday, July 2, 2015. She was born Aug. 21, 1946, in Ashdown, Ark., daughter of the late Luther Edwin …
Anna Martha Mayo

Anna Martha Mayo went to be with the Lord on July 1, 2015. Anna was born on Aug. 1, 1932 in Hinesville, Ga. daughter to the late Buddy Elliott Mitchell …
Leslie Thomas McKnelly Sr.

Leslie Thomas McKnelly Sr., April 8, 1942- June 25, 2015, was a football player, a father, a volunteer for the Marines, a missionary for the Presbyterian church, a high school …
Michael Wayne Norwood

Michael Wayne Norwood Sr., 62, of Van Buren, Ark. transitioned on Sunday, June 28, 2015. Served on active duty in the United States Army. He retired from the Air Force …
Harry Kenneth "Ken" Oholendt

HARRY KENNETH "KEN" OHOLENDT, 64, of North Little Rock, loving father, grandfather, brother and son, passed away June 29, 2015. He was born in Little Rock to William George Oholendt …
Jerry L. Patnoe

Jerry L. Patnoe, 74, of Elkins died Thursday, July 2, 2015. He was born April 11, 1941 in Spring Valley, Ill. He was retired from the U of A where …
Mary Anne (Caton) Rhoades

Mary Anne (Caton) Rhoades, age 69 of Petrolia, Texas (formerly of North Little Rock, Ark.) passed away Sunday, June 28, 2015 at her home. She was born December 6, 1945 …
Patricia Richard

Patricia Richard 59 of Beirne died Saturday. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 11, 2015 at Beirne Baptist Church. Interment at Brown cemetery. Final arrangements …
Rick Garlin Richardson

Rick Garlin Richardson, 70, of Ozark, Ark., died Thursday, July 2, 2015 in Russellville, Ark. He was a retired teacher and coach, and worked in sales for World Book. He …
Rebecca (Ashley) Roy

Rebecca (Ashley) Roy of Benton, age 48, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2015. She was born March 30, 1967 in Little Rock. Rebecca was predeceased by her parents, Carl …
William Charles Scott Jr.

William Charles Scott Jr. age 42, of Cabot passed away on July 3, 2015. He was born June 26, 1973 in Jacksonville to the late William Charles Scott Sr. and …
Maggie L. Shaw-Hawkins

MAGGIE L. SHAW-HAWKINS of Little Rock, Ark., 88, transitioned June 30, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Shavers Hawkins Sr.; and son, Shavers Hawkins Jr. She is …
Betty Gay Shuler

Betty Gay Shuler, 82, of Portland, died Friday, July 3, 2015. Mrs. Shuler was a native of Reydell, Ark.; a resident of Portland for over 70 years and she graduated …
Alice Dean Hill Sneed

Alice Dean Hill Sneed, 68, passed away Thursday. Survivors: son Kenny Hill, Stuttgart, daughters Becky Bolding (Mikey), Mabelvale, Michelle Couch, Memphis, Heather Sneed, North Little Rock, sister Bobbie Longnecker, Stuttgart, …
W. Marvin "Dub" Spears

W. Marvin "Dub" Spears, age 67, of Cabot, formerly of Monticello, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2015 at his home in Cabot. He was born April 14, 1948 in Gravelly, …
Shala Lynn Stone

Shala Stone, 40 of Leslie died Thursday. Survivors: husband, Billy, sons, Dustin Adams & Tanner Wade, stepsons, Eli & Preston Stone, parents, Sam & Lynn Lewis, sisters, Sami Kelley & …
Ruth Ann Stoner

Memorial services for Ruth Ann Stoner, 78, of Bella Vista, Ark. will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at 2 p.m. at the Bella Vista Lutheran Church, 1990 Forest …
Lewis Dale Sullivan

Lewis "Dale" Sullivan went to his heavenly home on July 1, 2015. He was 91 years old. He was born June 1, 1924 to Hosea and Cora Sullivan in Lonoke, …
Jack Royce Talbert

JACK ROYCE TALBERT, 83, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2015. He is survived by one son, Jackie Talbert of Jacksonville, Ark.; two daughters, Peggy (Mike) McDonald of Morton, Ill. and …
Kenneth Thomas

Kenneth Thomas, age 75, of Arkadelphia, died Friday. He owned Thomas T.V. which later became Thomas Computer Repair. Services: 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 7 at Faith Missionary Baptist Church with …
Carol Ann Whitmire

Carol Ann Whitmire, 52 of Hoxie, finished her journey of this life on July 2, 2015. Born Oct. 24, 1962 in Jonesboro; daughter of Jerry Flippo and Peggy Pickrell. She …

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