Obituaries

Obituaries for March 8, 2015

Ronald (Ron) Dennis Sederburg

Ronald (Ron) Dennis Sederburg, 75, of Bella Vista, Ark. died Friday, March 6, 2015 at Circle of Life Hospice, Legacy Village in Bentonville, Ark. He was born on Sept. 10, …
Robert Michael Alexander

Robert Michael Alexander, age 62, of Cabot, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, March 5, 2015. He was born Feb. 17, 1953 in Centerville. He is survived by …
Luz Mila Arias

LUZ MILA ARIAS, 42, of Jacksonville, passed away March 4, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Hugo Arias, and three children, Hugo Arias, Jr, Sebastian Arias, and Julian Arias. …
William "Bill" Babcock, Sr.

WILLIAM "BILL" BABCOCK, SR., 72, of North Little Rock, went to be with his Heavenly Father Tuesday, March 3, 2015. Funeral will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 12, 2015 at …
Billie Bain

Billie Bain was ready to go home, and she graduated peacefully with family and friends, March 1, 2015. Mrs. Bain was born in the small town of Shamrock in West …
Jack Barker

Jack Barker, 80, of Russellville, died Thursday, March 5, 2015. The family will conduct a private memorial at a later date. Arrangements are by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation …
John Bridges Beall

JOHN BRIDGES BEALL, of Little Rock, passed away peacefully at home on March 3, 2015 at the age of 74. He was born to the late John S. Beall and …
Rachel Wilson Bennett

RACHEL WILSON BENNETT, 81, of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord, March 6, 2015. Rachel was a dedicated RN who retired from DHS at age 71. Rachel was …
Jerry Glen Bickel

Jerry Glen Bickel, 74, of Horseshoe Bend, Ark., died March 5, 2015 in Mountain Home. He was born June 2, 1940 in Madison, Minn. Services will be Monday, March 9, …
Lorrie Blankenship

Lorrie Blankenship, age 55, of Rogers, died unexpectedly on Feb. 26, 2015 at Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville. She is survived by her husband, William Jason Blankenship, Jr.; and her …
Lloyd Bowers

Lloyd Bowers, 87, died Friday. Survivors: Clifton Bowers, Jerry Bowers, Steve Bowers, Vickie Mason, Joy Cooper, Danny Whelchel,Kenton Whelchel, Geneva Patterson, Eva Graves; 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral: …
Mildred L Bradley

MILDRED L. BRADLEY, 77, Little Rock, transitioned Feb. 24, 2015. Survivors: children, Myra Chisley (Darrell), Harry Jackson, Teresa Jackson and Barry Jackson; grand and great-grandchildren; nephews; nieces; relatives; and friends. …
Lois Frances Threadgill Brown

Lois Frances Threadgill Brown, 95, resident of Bryant, Ark., formerly of Camden, Ark., died March 5, 2015. She was born Jan. 27, 1920 in Camden, Ark. to Edgar and Myra …
Wanda Abernathy Brown

Wanda Abernathy Brown, 82, of Plumerville, died Thursday, March 5, 2015. Funeral services: 11 a.m. Monday, March 9 at Harris Chapel with Dr. Bill Brown officiating. Burial at Elmwood Cemetery …
Georgia Ernestine Shoults Bruno

GEORGIA ERNESTINE SHOULTS BRUNO, of Little Rock, died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015 after a brief illness. The celebration of Ernie's life has been rescheduled for Monday, March 9 at 11 …
Joseph Charles "Chuck" Busch, Jr.

Joseph Charles "Chuck" Busch, Jr., 47, of Monticello, passed away Friday, March 6 at Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello. He was born Aug. 28, 1967. Graveside service will be 4 …
Kevin Lloyd Byers

Kevin Lloyd Byers, 45, of Bella Vista, Ark., died Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at Bella Vista Mercy ER in Bella Vista, Ark. He was born on March 31, 1969 in …
Shirley Scott Carter

Shirley Scott Carter, 79, died Friday. Visitation, 12-2 p.m. Saturday, funeral service, 2 p.m., Nazarene Church, McCrory. Interment: Woodman Cemetery. Survivors: son, Danny Carter; daughters, Debbie Gaskins, Susan Kitchens; brothers, …
Emma Jayne Cater

Emma Jayne Cater, 87, of Monticello, Ark., and formerly of Mcgehee, Ark., left us Wednesday, March 4, 2015, to fly with the angels forevermore. She is the daughter of the …
Doyne Carroll Clem

Master Chief Hospital Corpsman, Kentucky Colonel, wordsmith and world traveler, Doyne Carroll Clem, of North Little Rock, passed away on Feb. 27 in Conway. He was 78. In a Navy …
Michael D. Couch

Michael D. Couch, 65, of Hot Springs, formerly of Pine Bluff, died Friday. Survivors include his wife, Gina Henson Couch; and son, Scott Couch. Services: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, …
Veda Geraldine (Gerry) Counts

VEDA GERALDINE (GERRY) COUNTS, 93, died Feb. 24, 2015 at Hospice Home Care Center in Little Rock, Ark. She was born Feb. 25, 1921 in Swinton, Mo. to the late …
Susanna Marie Cox

Susanna Marie Cox, age 92, of Rogers, died peacefully on Feb. 25, 2015 at the Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville. She was preceded in death by her loving husband …
Jeffrey T. Crandall

Jeffrey T Crandall, 52 of Benton, passed away February 14, 2015 with his family by his side. He was born October 27,1962 in Mason City, Iowa. He was preceded in …
Richard Crider

Richard Crider, 83, passed away Friday, March 6, 2015. He was a retired carpenter and an United States Army Veteran. Survived by children, Donna Potts, Leslie Crider and Sharon Nordquist; …
Jackson Daniel "Jack" Currie

Jackson Daniel "Jack" Currie, 98, of Pine Bluff, died Thursday, March 5, 2015. Born Sept. 26, 1916 in Winchester (Drew County), Ark., a son of the late Herman C. and …
Walter Dabbs

Walter Dabbs, 96, of England, Ark. went to be with the Lord Saturday March 7, 2015. He was born July 19, 1918 in Taylor, Ark. Walter was of the Baptist …
Bright Hannah Davis

Bright Hannah Davis, eight day old infant daughter of Ashlan Reid and Martin Davis of Oyster Bay, N.Y., passed away peacefully in the loving embrace of her parents on March …
Anna Kathryn "Katie" Devore

On March 5, 2015, following a brief illness, Anna Kathryn (Katie) DeVore passed away peacefully at her home while being cared for by her family, she was 84. She was …
Harrell Gene Earnhart

HARRELL GENE EARNHART, age 86, has went to Heaven on March 6, 2015, he was born Aug. 23, 1928 in Guy, Ark. to the late Oscar and Anne Earnhart. He …
Mary E. Edmondson

Mary E. Edmondson, 72, died Thursday. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday, March 9, 2015, at the Shinn Chapel. Burial will be in Pollard Cemetery and under the direction …
Eugene Eldred Eggman

Eugene Eldred Eggman, Sr., 92, of Cabot, Ark., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015 at St. Vincent's Infirmary in Little Rock, Ark. Eugene was born on August 10, 1922, in …
Bill Ernest Elliott

Bill Ernest Elliott, 86, of Lake Village, died Thursday, March 5, 2015 at Chicot Memorial Medical Center in Lake Village, Ark. He was born Sept. 30, 1928 in Dallas, Texas. …
Charles Michael Enlow

Charles Michael Enlow, 44, of Louann, died Friday, March 6, 2015. Graveside funeral services and burial are 4 p.m., Tuesday in the Hamburg Cemetery. Visitation is 2-3 p.m. Tuesday at …
Leonard Ivan Fields

Leonard Ivan Fields, age 82, of Rogers, died Feb. 28, 2015 at VA Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born in Rogers on June 22, 1932 to the late Clarence …
Johnnie Carl Flippo

Johnnie Carl Flippo, 99, of Pleasant Plains, died Thursday. Survivors: sons, Carl Flippo, Winford "L.W." Flippo; daughters, Ruby Gilpatrick, Wanda Flippo; 13 grandchildren; sisters, Alene Birdsong, Nadine Woodyard Graveside service: …
Martha Louise Fontana

Martha Louise Fontana passed away on March 6, 2015 in the care of Bradford House and Circle of Life Hospice after a long illness. She was born Martha Louise Kline …
Nathan J Franklin

Nathan J. Franklin, of Booneville, Ark., passed away Thursday, March 5, 2015 at his home. Visitation will be Monday, March 9, 2015 from 6-8 p.m. at Booneville Funeral Service Chapel. …
Margie Lee Weeks Free

Margie Lee Weeks Free, age 72, of Warren, Ark., died Thursday, March 5 in Longview, Texas. Funeral service 10 a.m. Monday, March 9 Frazer's Chapel. Burial in Kingsland Cemetery by …
Larry Joe Fugate

Larry Joe Fugate, 69, of White Hall, died Thursday, March 5, 2015 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. He had lived in White Hall for ten years, moving …
James Roy Gates

James Roy Gates, Jr, 89, of Fort Smith, passed away March 5, 2015 in Fort Smith. He was born July 4, 1925 in Hope, Ark. to James Roy Gates, Sr …
Ruth Gough

Ruth Gough, 78, died Friday. Survivors: son, Mitchel Gough (Patricia); daughter, Margaret Froud (Winston); four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Willard Williams. Visitation: Sunday, 2-4 p.m. Services: Monday, 11 a.m., …
Beverly Lenora Gowen

Beverly Lenora Gowen, 56, of Cabot, passed away on Friday, March 6. She was born on April 20, 1958 to the late Joel David and Eula Chase Payne. Beverly enjoyed …
Johnnie Medlock Haley

Johnnie Medlock Haley, 86, of Batesville, died Saturday. Survivors: son, Cecil Haley Jr; brother, Hicks Medlock; sisters, Mildred Heater, Charlotte Toddy, Billie Henderickson. There will be no service. Arrangements are …
Lillie Marie Hall

Lillie Marie Hall, of Benton, Ark., was born on Feb. 14, 1920 and went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. She had …
Jill Short Hardin

Jill Short Hardin's memorial service will be held at Central United Methodist Church, 6 Dickson St., Fayetteville, Ark. 72701 at 11 a.m. on March 9, 2015 with Dr. John Robbins …
Sherri Denise Hardin

SHERRI DENISE HARDIN, 43, of Maumelle, Ark., passed peacefully on March 4, 2015. She was preceded in death by her father, Haniver "Mike" Hardin as well as her grandparents, James …
Lou Ann Hogue

Lou Ann Hogue, 72, of Weiner died at Thursday in Jonesboro. She was the daughter of Malcolm and Mildred Hogue. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Christian …
Nancy Gail "Moo" Holmes

Nancy Gail "Moo" Holmes, 74, of New Orleans, La. and Fort Smith, Ark., entered the Gates of Heaven on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 in Springdale, Ark. She was preceded in …
Melvin Albert Howard

Melvin Albert Howard, 68 of Springdale, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at his home. He was born Jan. 13, 1947 in Berryville, Ark. to Johnny M. and Vinnie Lois …
Billy Johnson

Billy Johnson, of Cabot, died March 5, 2015. Survivors include wife, Linda Johnson; children, Billy Johnson, Jr., Kendall Johnson and Betty Sims; five grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; siblings, Bobbie Johnson and …
Teddy Gene Johnson

Teddy Gene Johnson, 80, of Benton, passed away March 3, 2015. He was born Jan. 24, 1935 in Shady Point, Okla. to the late Paul and Helen Stogner Johnson. Teddy …
Thomas L. Kesl

Thomas L. Kesl, 59, of White Hall, died Friday, March 6, 2015. He was born Feb. 29, 1956 in West Helena, son of James and Berta Faye Potts Kesl. Mr. …
Bob Gene Lowry, Sr.

BOB GENE LOWRY, SR., 80, of Mabelvale, Ark., passed quietly to his eternal rest on March 4, 2015, at 7:50 p.m. after a long illness. He was preceded in death …
Jason Keith Madewell

Jason Keith Madewell, 34, of Huntsville, passed from this life as he was surrounded by his loved ones at home on March 4, 2015. Jason was born Jan. 2, 1981 …
Mildred Elizabeth "Nandy" McClung

TRUMANN-Mrs. Mildred Elizabeth "Nandy" McClung, 87, of Trumann, Ark., died Saturday, March 7, 2015 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark. Mrs. McClung was born in Hazen, Ark. and …
Sandra Lea Murray

Sandra Lea Murray, age 56, of Fayetteville, died Thursday, March 5, 2015 in Fayetteville. She was born Aug. 31, 1958 in Siloam Springs, Ark., the daughter of Jack Licause, Sr. …
Paul B Naylor

PAUL B. NAYLOR SR., of Little Rock, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2015. He was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the late Robert Oscar Naylor and Nancy Ann …
Edwin "Gene" E. Oglesby

EDWIN "GENE" E. OGLESBY, 89, of Little Rock, died March 5, 2015. Born in Little Rock to Sam and Hazel Falwell Oglesby, he was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII …
Clora Myrtle Smith Parham

Clora Myrtle Smith Parham was born in Jacinto, Ark., on June 11, 1933 to Reverend Ray M. and Essie Jones Smith. She grew up in a home just up the …
Rosie Parker

Rosie Parker, 83, of Mena, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2015 in Mena, Ark . Memorial service will be Tuesday, March 10, 2015, 10 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church …
Willis Henry Payne

Mst Sgt Willis H. Payne (Ret) of Benton, passed away March 3, 2015 and is now in the arms of Our Holy Father. He was born March 10, 1930 in …
Stephen Anthony Pilcher

STEPHEN ANTHONY PILCHER, 59, of Little Rock, passed away Feb. 28, 2015. He was born March 28, 1955 in Little Rock. Mr. Pilcher was a United States Naval Veteran. He …
Robert "Bob" Pritchard

Robert "Bob" Pritchard, 65, of Sheridan, died Sunday, March 1, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Mary Pritchard; children, Lauri Dennis (Jason), Andrea Jewell (Stephen), and …
Nolan Leroy Rainbolt

Nolan Leroy Rainbolt, 86, of Star City, died Friday. Funeral Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Griffin Funeral Service Chapel in Star City. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until …
Alvin B. Reaves Jr.

Alvin B. Reaves, Jr., formerly of Jacksonville, Ark., passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at McCracken Nursing and Rehab in Paducah, Ky. He was a United States Army veteran. …
Rachel Ann Rose

Rachel Ann Rose, 70, died Wednesday. Service will be 2 p.m., March 10, 2015 at the Shinn Chapel. Burial in Rest Haven Memorial Park and under the direction of Shinn …
Issac Milton "Ike" Shelton

ISSAC MILTON "IKE" SHELTON, 60, of Little Rock, was a candle that lit the darkness and whose earthly flame was extinguished during the wee hours of the morning Thursday, March …
Sister Brendan Siebenmorgen

Sister Brendan Siebenmorgen, 92, of Fort Smith, Ark., died March 6, 2015. She was born in Morrison Bluff, Ark. she made her religious profession on June 24, 1949. Vespers are …
James Frank Simek, Jr.

James Frank Simek, Jr., of Garfield, passed away on March 5, 2015 in Rogers, Ark. He was born Oct. 4, 1942 to the late James Frank Simek, Sr. and Florence …
Donald Max "Don" Smith

Donald Max "Don" Smith, 72, of Berryville, died March 6, 2015. He had worked for Tyson's-Berryville. Survivors: companion, Glenda Henderson; son, Jeff Smith; nephew, Kendall Gregory and niece, Darla Cook. …
Mary Nell Smith Little

MARY NELL SMITH LITTLE, age 90, North Little Rock, passed away Feb. 26, 2015. She was born May 29, 1924, in Nimrod, Ark., a daughter of William Ballard Smith and …
Marion Streeter

Marion Streeter, 80, of Hamburg, died Friday, March 6, 2015. Funeral services: 10 a.m., Tuesday at Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Trafalgar Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Monday at …
Sandra Kay Pearce Thalman

Sandra Kay Pearce Thalman left this earth to be with Heavenly Father on Feb. 28, 2015. She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on Jan. 15, 1946. She is …
Mae Brazear Thomas

MAE BRAZEAR THOMAS, age 93, of North Little Rock, went to be with the Lord on, Friday, March 6, 2015. She was born in Springfield, Ark. to the late Leonard …
David Lee Thompson

David Lee Thompson, of Wilmar, died Feb. 25, 2015. Survivors: sons, Charley (Evelyn) Thompson of North Little Rock, David Thompson Jr. of Pine Bluff; daughter, Roxanne Thompson Naperville of Illinois. …
Richard E. Thompson

Richard E. Thompson, 81, of Cabot, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2015. He was born in Conway to Clarence Harrell Thompson and Eva Larita Odenbaugh Thompson. Richard was preceded in …
Robert "Bob" Tipton

Robert "Bob" Tipton, 83, of Fayetteville died Saturday, March 07, 2015 in Fayetteville. He was born Sept. 30, 1931 in Felt, Idaho to Charles and Nola Ogla Tipton. He was …
Lois Mae Turnage

Lois Mae Turnage, 78, of Lonoke, died Thursday, March 5, 2015. She was born May 17, 1936 in Mt. Vernon, Ill. to John and Edith (Bolton) Bodine. Survivors include her …
Patsy Ruth Vaught

Patsy Ruth Vaught, 76, of Bella Vista, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2015 in Bella Vista. She was born May 17, 1938 in Fayetteville, Ark., the daughter of James Clifton …
Cyndi Webb

Cyndi Webb, 56, of Fort Smith, passed away March 5, 2015. She was born Aug. 28, 1958 in San Jose, Calif. to the late Woodrow and Louise (Parnell) Roark. Her …
Jeanne Elizabeth Webber

Jeanne Elizabeth Webber, 55, died Thursday. Survivors are her companion, Danny Thomas of Stuttgart; brothers, Andrew Webber of Stuttgart and John Webber of Little Rock; and sister, Mary Webber of …
Dan Stuart Wier

Dan Stuart Wier, 84, of Dallas, Texas and Little Rock, passed away Thursday, Feb. 26. Dan was born in Terrell, Texas to Mabel McKinney Wier and James Stuart Wier. He …
Nellie Rue Wilbanks

Nellie Rue Wilbanks, 91, of Bentonville, Ark., died Feb. 21, 2015 in Rogers, Ark. She was born May 15, 1923 in Marietta, Miss. to Troy Ramey and Addie Sue Warren. …
Lev W Willey, Jr.

Lev W Willey, Jr., of Springdale, died March 5, 2015 at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville. He was born Feb. 20, 1932 in Havelock, Iowa, the son of Lev …
Dewayne A. Williams

DEWAYNE A. WILLIAMS, 37, of Little Rock, departed this life on March 2, 2015. He was preceded in death by sons, Dewayne Williams Jr, Dakelon Williams, Wondall Piggee Jr; grandparents, …

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