Obituaries

Obituaries for September 23, 2015

Hermina Anhalt

Hermina Anhalt passed away September 21, 2015. Rosary is 6:30 p.m., September 23rd at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris. Mass is 10 a.m., September 24th at St. Joseph Catholic …
Elmer "Armie" Armstrong

Lt. Col. Elmer "Armie" Armstrong (Ret), 85, of North Little Rock passed away Thursday, September 17, 2015. He was born in Del Norte, Colorado on December 22, 1929 to the …
Ernest Ashford Jr

Ernest (Ernie) Ashford, 77, died Sept. 19, 2015, at his home in Cherokee Village. Survivors include his wife, Sandra, children, Terri and Mike, four grandchildren, and two sisters. Memorial service …
Joseph Lee Bergschneider

Mr. Joseph Lee Bergschneider died Monday. Rosary 6-6:30, visitation 6:30–8 p.m. Tuesday. Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home, McCrory. Funeral service Wednesday, 10 a.m. St Mary's Catholic Church, McCrory. Interment, Fakes Cemetery. Survivors, …
Joetta Ethel Bilderback

Joetta Ethel Bilderback, 81, of Springdale, died Sunday, September 20, 2015. She was born April 17, 1934 in Frisco Springs to Harvey and Winnie Macy (Orman) Jackson. Joetta was a …
Velma Ruth Brandon

Velma Ruth Brandon, 82, of Decatur passed away September 21, 2015 in Bentonville. She was born June 6, 1933 in Cyril, Oklahoma the daughter of Albert and Mary Wilda Parker …
Lee Jay Burdon

Lee Jay Burdon, 48, of Mena passed away September 20, 2015 in Mena, Arkansas.Mr. Burdon was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.
James Merle Calloway

James Merle Calloway, age 87, of Roseburg, Ore., died Wednesday September 16. Funeral service 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 23, at Frazer's Funeral Home. Burial at Union Hill Cemetery in Ingalls …
Mary Casey

Mary A. Casey, 95, of Jonesboro, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2015. Chapel services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Burial will follow …
Hubert Lawrence Cockrum

Dr. Hubert Lawrence Cockrum, 64, of Mountain Home, died September 20. He is survived by his wife Janette of Mountain Home, his children, Holly Cockrum Nelson and Lance Cockrum, his …
Richard Louis Cook

Richard (Rick) Louis Cook, 52, of Little Rock, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2015. He was born December 2, 1962 in Chester, Pennsylvania to Henry Wilbur and Betty Mae Weakland …
Glenn Leo Cox

Glenn Leo Cox, 80, of Mabelvale, departed this life Monday, September 21, 2015. He was born on April 19, 1935, in Paron, Arkansas, the son of Henry Virgil and Gordie …
Jackie Wayne Cox

Jackie Wayne Cox, of Springdale, passed away on September 19, 2015 at his home. He was born January 6, 1942, in Manila, Arkansas, the son of Jack N. and Virginia …
Marianna Crowder

Marianna (Perry) Crowder, 75, of Conway passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2015. She was born October 7, 1939 in Paris, Texas to the late Buford and Nora McMillan Perry. She …
Bobbye Deckelman

Bobbye Deckelman, 85, of Harrisburg died Sunday at St. Bernard Hospital. She was born in Greenfield on August 25, 1930. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church. …
Shelby Rae Dotson

Shelby Rae Dotson, 15, of Huntsville, died September 21, 2015. Survivors: parents, Travis and Jamie Dotson; brother, Hayden; grandparents, Roy and Brenda Eaton, Geral James, Larry and Eva Hill; great-grandparents, …
Douglas Jerome Drake

Mr. Douglas Jerome Drake, 78, of Hope, Ark. passed away at his home on Saturday, September 19, 2015. Mr. Drake was born July 21, 1937 in Hope, Ark. to Bynum …
Walter A Duncan

Walter A. Duncan, 87, of Little Rock, passed away September 22, 2015. Born in Alpena Pass, Arkansas to Alvin F. Duncan and Gertrude Young Duncan, he retired as a carman …
Gloria Dean Earnest

Gloria Dean Earnest, 74, departed this life September 15, 2015. She was preceded in death by; husband, Eddie Lee Earnest; father, Verlander Parks; mother, Rosie Sain; son, Eddie Lee Earnest …
Donald L. Ervin

DONALD LLOYD ERVIN, 88 of Sherwood, Arkansas, went to be with Our Lord, September 19, 2015. He was born November 9, 1926 in Watseka, Illinois to Lee and Elizabeth Ervin. …
Lary D. Fetters

Larry D. Fetters, 73, of Pine Bluff, died Sunday. Survivors: wife, Judith "Judy" Sanders Fetters; sons, Larry Fetters (Cori), Brian Norton, D.V.M. (Millie); daughters, Shelly Fetters, Lorri Ivey, Shelly Rene' …
Alma Jean Fincher

On a sunny September morning, Alma Jean Fincher, 88, joined her husband, Harold Lee Fincher, and their parents in heavenly repose. Alma Jean passed away quietly on September 21, 2015 …
Lloyd James Ford

Lloyd James Ford, 71, of Fayetteville was born the son of Alex (Pete) Ford and Nina Ford in Rogers, AR who preceded him in death. He graduated from Rogers High …
O.A. Buddy Franks Jr.

O.A. "Buddy" Franks, Jr., 82, of Magnolia, Ark. died Monday, September 21, 2015 at his home. Buddy was born November 9, 1932 in the Macedonia community and was preceded in …
Vernon Asborn Fulmer

Vernon "Oz" Asborn Fulmer Jr. age 75 of Quitman, Ark. died September 17, 2015 after a long battle with cancer and Guillain-Barré Syndrome. He was born in Conway, Arkansas September …
Margaret Jeanne Good

Margaret Jeanne Good, the awesome mother of five children, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2015 at her residence in West Fork, AR. She was born in Illinois on June 4, …
Stephen Thomas Gwatney

Stephen Thomas Gwatney 76 of Benton went to be with the Lord on September 21, 2015 with his family by his side. Steve was born on December 16, 1938 to …
Adella Hale

Adella Porter Stalling(s) Hale aged 95, of Frisco, Texas, formerly of Sweet Home, Ark. passed away September 15, 2015. Survived by daughter, Shirley A. Stalling(s) Jackson, sons, Tommie L.; Carl …
Richard J. Harness

Richard J. Harness, 67, of North Little Rock passed away Thursday, September 17, 2015. He was born September 8, 1948 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was a veteran of the …
Gloria Ann Triplett Hawkins

Gloria Ann Triplett Hawkins, age 74, of Lonoke, died Monday, September 21, 2015. She was born on September 30, 1940 in Amity, the daughter of John Fred and Willie Ann …
Larry Hines Sr.

LARRY HINES SR., 66, of North Little Rock, Ark., departed this life on Sept. 16, 2015. Family hour: Friday, 5-6:30 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary, NLR. Service: Saturday, 11 a.m. at …
Mary Holmes

Mary Holmes, 77, of Judsonia, formerly of Marianna, died September 17, 2015. Mary is survived by her husband, Lawrence Holmes, three children, three stepchildren, three brothers and eight sisters. Funeral …
Corodaro Da'Mon Houston

Cordaro Da'Mon Houston, 18, of Little Rock, Ark., departed his life on September 19, 2015. Cordaro (AKA C.D.) attended school in the Little Rock School System. As a very young …
Betty J. Hoyt

Betty J. Hoyt, 86, of Little Rock, died September 21, 2015. Born July 31, 1929 in Clarksville, Arkansas, she was the daughter of John W. and Pearl Gilbert Yearwood. A …
Dana Lee Davis Hunt

Dana Lee Davis Hunt, 75, of Hot Springs, passed away September 19, 2015. She was born August 7, 1940 in Galveston Texas. Dana was preceded in death by her son, …
Inez B. Jackson

INEZ B. JACKSON, 87, of Little Rock, Ark. passed peacefully on Sept. 17, 2015. Home going services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, 10 a.m., at Pilgrim Rest …
Rosetta Jefferson

Rosetta Jefferson, 84, of England, Ark. passed September 17, 2015. Loving memories left to sons: Richard (Debra) Jefferson, Larry O Donald, Kenneth (Ladelle) Jefferson, Michael (Rene) Jefferson, James Morgan; daughters: …
Kenneth Dale Kidd

Mr. Kenny Kidd, 75 of Spring Hill, passed away September 21, 2015. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., September 23, 2015, at Brazzel/Oakcrest Chapel. Graveside service: 10 a.m., September 24, 2015 at Anderson …
Mattie Jewel King

Mattie King, 92 of Dumas died September 21, Visitation held 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Griffin Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services held 2 p.m., September 23, 2015, Griffin Funeral Home, burial in …
Betty Tatum Lemmer

Betty Tatum Lemmer, 66, of Monroe, Louisiana, died Wednesday, September 16, 2015. Graveside services are 10 a.m., Friday, September 25, 2015 in Pinewood Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction …
Jerry C. Martin

Jerry C. Martin, 83, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away Monday, September 21, 2015, at his home after a lengthy illness. Jerry was born February 21, 1932, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, …
Richard Edward Matheny

Funeral arrangements for 92 year old Richard Matheny of Lakeview, Arkansas are private at Conner-Hankins Funeral Home and Cremation Center. Richard passed away Monday, September 21, 2015 in Mountain Home, …
Victor Clinton Moody

Victor Clinton Moody, age 86, of Benton, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday September 21, 2015, following a brief illness. He was born June 22, 1929 in …
Walter James Morris

Walter James Morris, 70, of Pine Bluff, passed September 17, 2015, services will be Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Pine Hill BC at 11 a.m. Survivors include, mother, Willie Simpson, …
Jacqueline Marie Morrow

Jacqueline "Jackie" Morrow, age 69, of Vilonia, passed away Friday, September 18, 2015. She is survived by her son, Tony Addie (Cheryl); granddaughters, Kristie Stinson and Shayla Addie; and great-grandchildren, …
Stacey Patterson

Stacey Patterson 41, of Scott, Ark. passed September 19, 2015. Loving memories left to parents, Mablean (James) Shields, Minister David Hinton, Rev. Larry Patterson; four children and 13 siblings. Stacey …
Michael Philpott

A memorial service will be held for Michael Philpott at 6 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2015 at Smith's Lone Star Event Center, Tyler. Michael Philpott, 62, died September 21, …
Charles Pikey

Nathan Charles Pikey Kloss, 43, of Bella Vista, died September 20 at his home of a sudden heart attack. He was born February 6, 1972 in St. Louis, Missouri to …
Jackie Wayne Pinkston

Jackie Wayne Pinkston, 51, of Mountain View passed away September 20, 2015. Services will be Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 6 p.m. at The Church of God in Mountain View …
Helen Louise Purvis

Helen Louise Purvis, 64, of Oak Grove, La. died Tuesday. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. September 23, 2015, Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service, Eudora, Ark. Funeral Services: 2 p.m. September, 24, 2015, New Hope …
Michael David Ralston

Michael David Ralston, 67, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, died September 16, 2015. Son of David and Bobbie Winifred Hawkins Ralston. Survivors: sister, Susan (Bruce) Smith; halfbrothers, Zachary Law and Zebulon (Nisa) …
Jeannie Rodgers

Jeannie Rodgers, 59, died September 20, 2015. Survived by mother, Jackie; husband, Bob; six children. Visitation is Wednesday, September 23, 2015, 6-8 p.m., Roller Crouch Chapel Mountain View, Arkansas. Funeral …
Essie Sanders

Essie L. Sanders, 65, of Little Rock, Ark. passed September 16, 2015. Loving memories left to daughters: Janice Thomas and Patricia Johnson; brothers: Rev. Robert Tilmon, Christopher (Sharon) Johnson, Willie …
LJ Sanders

LJ Sanders, age 82, of Midway died September 19. He is survived by his wife, Paula Robins, daughters, Paula Jeffries, Debra Cook-Nichols (Bill),Irene Grimes, and son, Larry Sanders, 12 grandchildren, …
Sarah Ann Sanders

Sister Sarah Butler Sanders, the youngest of twelve children born on November 30, 1954 to the late Mose Butler Sr. and Dora Watson Butler in Cato, Arkansas. She made a …
Bradley Carroll Sechrest

Bradley Carroll Sechrest, 54, of Marion, Ark. passed away September 21, 2015. He graduated from West Memphis High School and attended Arkansas State University. He is survived by his wife …
John Richard Shores

John Richard Shores, 75, of Bentonville, Ark. passed away Sunday, September 20, 2015 in Fayetteville, Ark. He was born May 9, 1940 in Rogers, Ark. to Raymond Oscar and Ruby …
Charles Howard Smith

On September 21, 2015, our precious Pappaw, CHARLES HOWARD SMITH, went to Heaven to build cabinets for Jesus. Charley was born on July 19, 1940, to Dorothy and Harris Smith …
Jacky Allen Smith

Jacky Allen Smith, 72, of England passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2015. He was born on June 23, 1943 to George and Verda Smith. He was preceded in death …
Travis Jackson Smith

Travis "Smitty" Jackson Smith, 93, of Monticello died September 18, 2015. Born April 20th, 1922 to Chester Dane and Cozy May Brown-Smith of Banks. He married Helen Cook and celebrated …
Nipon Tangtong

Nipon Tangtong, 58, of Jacksonville passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2015. He was born on October 9, 1956 to the late Somporn and Sweang Tangtong of Bangkok, Thailand. Cremation …
William "Butch" Roscoe Tims III

William "Butch" Roscoe Tims III, age 46, of Montrose, died Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello, Ark. William was born March 9, 1969 in West Memphis, …
Justin Lee Tucker

Justin Lee Tucker, age 31, of Mabelvale, Arkansas passed away Sunday, September 20, 2015. He was born January 23, 1984 in Little Rock, Arkansas to David Ray Tucker and Mary …
Harry Tupper

Harry James Tupper Jr., 93, of Bella Vista passed to be with his Lord, Monday, September 21, 2015 at Circle of Life Hospice House in Bentonville. He was born April …
Dorma Lucille Vaughan

Dorma Lucille Vaughan, 88, of Huntsville, Arkansas, died September 20, 2015 at Meadowview Healthcare and Rehab in Huntsville, Arkansas. She was born October 24, 1926 at Alabam, Arkansas, the daughter …
Edwin "Ed" Clark Wait

Edwin Clark Wait, D.D.S. died on September 20th, 2015 in Rogers Arkansas. Born in Leroy Illinois in 1920, he was the son of Dr. Guy Fillmore and Blanche Burgoyne Wait. …
Nick Leon Warner

Nick Leon Warner, 71, of Maumelle went to be with the Lord September 21, 2015. Nick was born on September 11, 1944 to John and Evie Warner in Little Rock, …
Elijah Watson

Elijah Watson, 69, of North Little Rock, Ark. passed September 20, 2015. Loving memories left to Children: Elijah Watson Jr., Eric Watson, Kevin (Cloretta) West, Steven Watson: Ebony Medlock, Elonda …
Rosie Whittaker

Velma Rose "Rosie" Bradshaw Whittaker, 60, of Redfield, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2015. Funeral Services will be Thursday, 2 p.m. at River Road Church of God. Burial will follow …
Jack Edward Wilburn

Jack Edward Wilburn 68, of Clinton, Arkansas passed away Monday, September 21, 2015. Parents, Leonard and Lillie Wilburn. Graveside Service and Burial 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at Culpepper …
Naomi Stratton Wilson

Naomi Stratton Wilson, 78, of McGehee, Ark. died Monday September 21, 2015. Visitation will be 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in McGehee. Funeral Services will …
Jewel Robert Withers Sr.

Superintendent JEWEL ROBERT WITHERS SR. Funeral: today, Sept. 23, 2015, 11 a.m. at Holy Temple Cathedral, LR. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, LR …
Jessie Earl Wooten Jr.

Jessie Earl Wooten Jr., 51, of Keatchie, La. died Saturday. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Griffin Funeral Chapel with Bro. John Marlar officiating. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday …
Lana Young

Lana Schwope Cook Young departed this life on Monday, September 21, 2015. Graveside services will be Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 10 a.m. at Corinth Cemetery north of Nashville. The …

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