Obituaries

Obituaries for November 1, 2015

Adib Abdullah

ADIB ABDULLAH, 65, passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2015 in Little Rock. He is survived by his sister, Ottimis "Princess" Lloyd; daughter, Nikita Abdullah-Donohoo; three sons, Adib Abdullah, Rashad Abdullah …
James A. Adams

James A. Adams, 93, died on Oct. 30, 2015 in Hot Springs. He was born to Clyde W. and Ida Adams in Jacksonville, Ark. on Dec. 23, 1921. James was …
Betty Sue Aquino

Betty Sue Aquino, 59, of Greenbrier passed away Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015 in Little Rock. She was born Saturday, March 3, 1956 in Greenville, Miss. Cremation arrangements are being entrusted …
David Lee Barnett

David Lee Barnett, 59, of Avon, N.C. and a Class 1974 graduate of Bentonville High School in Bentonville, Ark., passed away on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015 in Avon, N.C. He …
Mary Ann Bemberg

MARY ANN WILLS BEMBERG, born on May 11, 1929, the fifth child of Aaron Floyd and Winifred Floy Wills, died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015 at Hospice Home Care Inpatient Center …
Terry D Birts

TERRY D. BIRTS, age 39, of Jacksonville, Ark. formally of Denver, Colo., accepted his wings to go with the Lord on Wednesday Oct. 28, 2015. He is survived by his …
Velda C. Bock

Velda C. Bock, 88, died Friday. Survivors: Husband, Elmer Bock, Roe; daughters, Donna Sutton (Kenny), Pine Bluff, Renee Bock, Stuttgart; three grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren. Visitation Sunday Nov. 1, 6-8 p.m., …
Bennie Sue Campbell

Bennie Sue Campbell, 74, of Conway passed from this life on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015. She was born Saturday, March 29, 1941 in Rogers, Ark. to Bob Williamson and Geraldeen …
Robert "Bob" Russell Combee, Jr.

ROBERT "BOB" RUSSELL COMBEE JR. was born in Little Rock, Ark. on Jan. 16, 1937 and died on Oct. 21, 2015. He was 78 years old. Bob grew up in …
Edward "Cowboy" Arthur Daggett

Edward "Cowboy" Arthur Daggett, 69, pastel artist, storyteller, writer, gardener, small businessman rode off on Oct. 3, 2015. He was born in Ottawa, Ill. Aug. 19, 1946. His parents, Arthur …
Deanna Alicia Dalton

Deanna Dalton, 76, of Marianna, died Oct. 30, 2015. Survivors include her husband, Charles; daughter, Rhonda Clifton of Hernando, Miss.; son, Chad Dalton of Walnut Ridge; five grandchildren. In lieu …
Stephanie Davis

STEPHANIE DAVIS 49 of Little Rock passed Oct. 23, 2015. Loving memories left to children: Tanisha, Demario, Andrew (Julius), and Eddie Davis all of Little Rock, six grandchildren, brother: Robert …
Tom Dugger

Thomas "Tom" Merle Dugger, 62, of Alexander passed away Oct. 28, 2015. He was born Feb. 21, 1953 in Des Moines, Iowa to Mervin and Berenice Dugger. He was preceded …
George Randy Elliott

GEORGE "RANDY" ELLIOTT, 54, Alexander; born Dec. 7, 1960; passed away Oct. 25, 2015. He was a member of Fairview Baptist and graduate of Mills High. Preceded in death by …
Tommy Curtis Featherston

Tommy Curtis Featherston, 87, of White Hall passed away Friday, Oct. 30, 2015. Survivors: brothers, George Featherston and David Featherston; sisters, Lottie Marshall and Ruby Collins; and several nieces and …
Frank Douglas Ferraro

Frank Ferraro, 64, died on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015. Frank was a master woodworker and furniture builder. Originally from New York City and Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Frank moved to Scott …
Henry Earl Foster

HENRY E. FOSTER, 83, of Little Rock, Ark. passed peacefully on Oct. 28, 2015. He was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of 51 years, Pearlie M. …
Lee Edna Francis

Lee Edna Francis, 82, of Amity, died Thursday. Services 1 p.m. Monday at Welch Funeral Home. Visitation 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Interment in Golden Cemetery. Memorials to Golden Cemetery …
Cecil Calvin Gentry Jr.

Dr. Cecil Calvin Gentry Jr., age 79, passed away Friday, Oct. 9, 2015, in Bartlesville in the company of his family. He was born Oct. 8, 1936 in Memphis, Tenn. …
Caroline Ann Green

Caroline Ann Green, 65, of Monticello passed away Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015 at Belleview Nursing and Rehab in Monticello. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 3 at Holmes …
Wes Harris

Wes Harris, 43, of Pottsville, Ark., passed away Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015 along with his brother, Robert Harris and sister, Julie Leferve. The son of John and Carol (Bailey) Harris, …
Tif'any Nichole Harvey

TIF'ANY NICHOLE HARVEY, 33, of Little Rock, Ark., transitioned Oct. 28, 2015. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Harvey Coleman, Velma Dixion and Golden Rogers; godfather, Ricky D. Armstrong …
Darla Sue Goodwin Hines

DARLA SUE GOODWIN HINES, 60, passed away at home on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, surrounded by her loved ones. Darla, a long term resident of Arkansas, was born in Little …
Shirley Hunter

SHIRLEY A. HUNTER was born Dec. 16, 1949 in Seaton, Ark. She gained her wings and took flight on October 27. She leaves to carry her legacy daughters, Cynthia Hunter-Johnson …
Larry G. Ingram

LARRY G. INGRAM, age 69, of Little Rock, Ark. passed away Oct. 29, 2015. He fought a courageous battle after being diagnosed with lung cancer and undergoing chemo and radiation. …
James Milton Jennings

DR. JAMES JENNINGS, 60, of Little Rock, Ark., passed peacefully on Oct. 27, 2015. Dr. James Jennings was preceded in death by: his father, Mr. Enlow Jennings and his brother, …
Terry Lamar Johnson

TERRY LAMAR JOHNSON, 68, of Jacksonville died Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. He was born Dec. 5, 1946 in North Little Rock to the late Darrius Lamar and Neva Schmitt Johnson. …
Dorothy A. Kocourek

Dorothy A. Kocourek of Hazen, widow of Lee H. Kocourek, passed away Oct. 30, 2015 at the age of 89. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband; her parents, …
Paul Thomas Larison

PAUL THOMAS LARISON, 63, of North Little Rock passed away Monday, Oct. 26, 2015. A visitation will be held at noon Tuesday followed by a funeral service at 1 p.m., …
Pamela Joyce Pledger Lewellyn

Pamela Joyce Pledger Lewellyn, 54, of Lonoke, born April 20, 1961, entered Heaven Oct. 30, 2015. She is preceded in death by her beloved father, Johnny H. Pledger. She is …
Clinton Eugene Littlejohn

Clinton Eugene Littlejohn, 73, of Russellville, died Friday. Funeral is 10 a.m., Tuesday at the Shinn Chapel with burial in East Point Cemetery by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation: …
Thad P. Mantooth

Thad Mantooth died Oct. 29, 2015. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris. Funeral is 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, …
Viola Emma Mavis

VIOLA EMMA MAVIS, 96, passed away Oct. 28, 2015. Graveside services will be Monday, Nov. 2 at 11 a.m. at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander. Arrangements by Little Rock …
James Meade McKowan

James Meade McKowan, 71, of DeValls Bluff died Oct. 28, 2015 at Spring Hill Baptist Hospital. He was born Sept. 19, 1944 in Gower, Mo. to Darlene and James "Buck" …
George H. Merrill

George H. Merrill, 88 of Rogers, passed away Saturday; Oct. 31, 2015 in Rogers. Funeral services: 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 2, 2015 at Sunnyside Baptist Church in Rogers. Burial will …
David Ott Mikel

David Ott Mikel, age 75, of Conway, formerly of Springfield, Ark. passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015. Mr. Mikel was born July 9, 1940 in Wichita Falls, Texas, a …
Thomas W Nease

THOMAS W. NEASE was born April 29, 1930 in North Little Rock, Ark. and departed this earth on Oct. 28, 2015. He is survived by two daughters, Cindy Brown (Jay) …
Christine Neely

CHRISTINE NEELY 81, of North Little Rock passed Oct. 27, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband: Vernon Neely Sr. and daughter: Billie Jean Neely. Loving Memories left …
David Q. Newcomer

David (Papa) Q. Newcomer of Hot Springs, Ark. went to be with the Lord at the age of 54 on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015 after a six-month battle with cancer. …
Vonna Osmon

Vonna "Cricket" Osmon, 53, died Friday. Cricket is survived by her husband of 24 years, Danny Osmon; daughters, Tara Hendrix (John), Beth Hill (Micah), Candace Cox (Buddy) and Brittany Smith; …
Debra Ann Patton

DEBRA ANN PATTON, 58, of Little Rock, Ark. departed this life on Oct. 24, 2015. She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Patton; mother, Lena Thompson; siblings, Jessie …
Iola "Sue" Roark Phillips

IOLA "SUE" ROARK PHILLIPS, 90, of Little Rock, Ark., born Aug. 1, 1925 passed away on Oct. 28,2015. She's preceded in death by Leon C.A Phillips; brother, Joyce Lee Stricklen …
Donald Hugh Pucek

DONALD HUGH PUCEK, 80, of North Little Rock, passed away Oct. 27, 2015.Visitation will be today, Sunday, Nov. 1 from 2-4 p.m., followed by the Rosary at 4 at Little …
Wayne Irvin Riley

Wayne Riley, 88, of Bella Vista, Ark. died Oct. 22, 2015 at home. Wayne was born Oct. 12, 1927 to Robert and Nelle Riley, the youngest of six siblings. He …
Karen Elaine Saintignon

Karen Elaine Saintignon, 63, of Fayetteville, died Oct. 30, 2015 at Washington Regional Medical Center. She was born July 3, 1952 in Fayetteville to Alvin and Betty Hanson Edens. She …
Mavis Scroggins

MAVIS TATE-SCROGGINS, 74 of Little Rock, passed away Oct. 27, 2015. She was preceded in death by: mother, Augusta Tate; sister, Annette Tate-Jones and brother, David Tate Jr. Mavis is …
Ramona Ann Henderson Sills

Ramona Ann Henderson Sills, age 83, of Fayetteville, died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015 in Fayetteville. Ramona was born Feb. 23, 1932 in Henryetta, Okla., the daughter of Samuel Jackson and …
Larry Smurl

Larry Smurl, age 73, of Fayetteville, Ark. died Tuesday Oct. 27, 2015. Visitation Monday, Nov. 2, 2015 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce, Ark. …
D.L. Southerland

D.L. Southerland, 80,Heber Springs, passed away Friday. Born Nov. 14, 1934, son of late Winfred and Ruth Shearer Southerland. Survivors; children Sharon Long (Audie), Diane Abbott (John), Scott Southerland, siblings …
James Wilburn Starkey

James "Spat" Starkey, of Harrison, died October 29. He was 80 years old. Visitation is Sunday, November 1 at 2 p.m. Funeral service is Monday, November 2 at 2 p.m. …
Barbara J. Summers

BARBARA J. SUMMERS, age 72, of Sherwood, Ark., passed away Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, at Arkansas Hospice in Little Rock, Ark. She was born Dec. 20, 1942 to the late …
Steven Keith Sutherby

Steven Keith Sutherby, age 60, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015 at Washington Regional Medical Center. He was born April 6, 1955 in Aberdeen, Wash. to Roland and Tropha …
Bruce Thompson

BRUCE THOMPSON, 50, of Sherwood, died Oct. 27, 2015. He is survived parents, Jerry Dale and Mary Thompson; son, Bryan Thompson; siblings, Sherry Anderson (Carl), Jerry Thompson Jr. (Becky), Donna …
Mary Delphia Turley

MARY DELPHIA TURLEY, 83, passed away on Oct. 29, 2015. She is survived by her husband Charles Turley; children Nona (Dennis) Grubbs and Chuck (Sherry) Turley; grandchildren Christopher Grubbs, Brittani …
James Michael Vaughan

James Michael Vaughan, 40, of Pangburn, Ark. passed away Thursday. Survivors: parents Judy Rouse Vaughan, James Monroe Vaughan, son Shawn Vaughan, siblings Jennifer Matthews, Joey Vaughan, grandmother Helen Rouse, niece …
Jetty Lovetta Villines

Jetty Lovetta Villines, 84, a resident of Lincoln, passed away Oct. 31, 2015, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born Dec. 21, 1930, in Lincoln, the daughter …
Stanley Ward

Stanley Ward, 69, of Mabelvale, went to be with the Lord on Oct. 24, 2015 with his family by his side. He was born Sept. 11, 1946 to Irvin and …
Tamika Wells-Anderson

TAMIKA WELLS-ANDERSON, 37, of Jacksonville, Ark., transitioned Oct. 21, 2015. She was preceded in death by grandmother, Clay V. Wells; sister, LaTonya Wells; uncle, Emmett Wells Jr. She leaves to …
Apostle Catherine Maxwell Wimbley

APOSTLE CATHERINE MAXWELL WIMBLEY, 57, of Little Rock, Ark., transitioned Oct. 28, 2015. She was preceded in death by father, W.C. Maxwell; brother, Carl Maxwell. She worked at BCBS for …
Clayton Reece Wortham

Clayton Reece Wortham of Greenbrier, new born son of Russell Lee and Sarah Wells Wortham passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Roller-McNutt Funeral Home …

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