Obituaries

Obituaries for August 19, 2016

Jerry Allen

Jerry Allen, 64, passed August 12, 2016 Memorial service will be Friday, 11 a.m., New St James Baptist Church by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.
Gordon Lee Benscoter

Gordon Lee Benscoter, 85, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away August 16, 2016. Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. 870-425-6978.
Dian Book

Dian Book, 68, of St. Francis, Arkansas, passed away August 17, 2016, in Memphis, Tennessee. Services are Sunday, August 21, 2016, at 2 p.m. at Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home …
James Henry Carolina

James H. Carolina, 55, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016 in Dallas, Texas. James was born July 7, 1961, in Wilmot, Arkansas and was a resident of Dallas, Texas for …
Edna Mae Collier

Edna Mae Collier, born December 20, 1948 in Tollette, passed away August 12, in Carrollton, Texas surrounded by family. Funeral services: Saturday, August 20, 2016, 1 p.m., First Church of …
Ruby Pearl Covington

Ruby Pearl Covington, 72, passed away August 12, 2016. Born November 18, 1943, daughter of Charlie and Mary Ann Ryder West, widow of Fadie Covington. Survivors, children, Sammy, Benny, Willie …
Winfred Dale Craig

Winfred Dale Craig, 79, of Huttig, Ark. died August 17, 2016. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Harper Springs Baptist Church, Huttig, Ark. Burial will follow at Harper Springs …
Richard Garland Daniel

Richard Garland Daniel, 69, U.S. Navy veteran, died August 16, 2016. He was born in Helena, Arkansas to Alva and Doris Daniels Ramick. Graveside services with Military Honors will be …
Karen Sue Dawkins

Karen Sue Dawkins, 60, of Dallas went to be with the Lord on August 14, 2016. Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. Friday, August 19, 2016 at the Atkinson Funeral …
John Frederick Douglas

John Frederick Douglas, 65, of Little Rock, passed away Monday, August 15, 2016. He leaves cherish his memory; wife, Diane Douglas; children, Keitrick Douglas, Frederick Douglas, and Eric Gavin; siblings, …
Gladys M. Eaton

Gladys Eaton, 89, of Marshall died Wednesday. She was the wife of the late Paul Eaton. Survivors: sons, Clifford, Keith & John, sisters, Estalee Reves & Denvalee Roten, 10 grandchildren, …
Lonnie Alfred Feaster

Lonnie Alfred Feaster 96, of Omaha, Neb. passed August 11, 2016. Funeral service will be Saturday, 1 p.m. Paradise Funeral Home in Pine Bluff, Ark. Interment: Greenville Cemetery, Fordyce, Ark. …
Thelma Olevia Franklin

Mrs. Thelma Olevia Franklin "Tut" daughter of the late Jobie Early and Mary Henry Clay Early was born on September 7, 1924 in Helena, Arkansas. She was the second of …
teresa Gilbert

Teresa "Moomaw" Gilbert, (63), of Bauxite unexpectedly left her earthly world Tuesday night August 16, 2016. She was born and raised in Memphis but has been a significant part of …
Mary Amanda Hankins

Mary Amanda "Mandy" (Cain) Hankins, age 41, of Little Rock (formerly of McCrory), passed away August 15, 2016. Visitation, Saturday, 2-3 p.m. with Service 3 p.m. at Rhodes, McCrory. Arrangements …
Preston Alan Harris

Preston Alan Harris of Elmore City, Oklahoma was born to Wayland Alvin and Wanda Faye (Wright) Harris on August 9, 1976 in Dallas, Texas and passed from this life on …
James Franklin Hawkins

James Franklin Hawkins, 95, died peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, August 17, 2016. Franklin was born on January 12, 1921, in Ft. Smith, to S. M. and Beulah …
June M. (nee Wilhelm) Hillyer

June M. Hillyer (nee Wilhelm), devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, died peacefully at her home in Union, New Jersey on August 13, 2016. Born in Sherkston, Ontario, Canada, June …
Harden Nathen Kemper

Harden Nathen Kemper, 94, of Vilonia went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. He was the twin brother of Harvey J. Kemper, born October 31, 1921 …
Buena L. King

Buena L. Wilson King, 93, of Bryant, went to be with our heavenly Father, August 18, 2016. Buena was born May 7, 1923 in Little Rock and was of the …
Mary McNabb Spikes King

Mary McNabb Spikes King, 97 passed away on August 16, 2016. Mary was born April 20, 1919 in Maynard, Arkansas to Herman and Nell Lehman McNabb. She was preceded in …
Paul D. Leamon

Paul D. Leamon, 87, of Searcy passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at his home. He was born January 7, 1929 in Judsonia, Arkansas to the late P.D. and Myrtle …
Marty Linn

Marty Irvin Linn, 56, of North Little Rock passed away Monday, August 15, 2016. He was born July 21, 1960 in Grants, New Mexico. He is survived by his daughters, …
Mary Ireland Lowe

Mrs. Mary Ireland Lowe, 100, of Little Rock, Ark. passed Saturday, August 13, 2016. She was born in Crossett, AR to the late Oscar and Nancy (Matthews) Ireland. She leave …
Robert Douglas Manning

Robert Douglas Manning, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, died peacefully at North Hills Life Care Center on August 17th, 2016. He was born on October 5th, 1925 in …
Carrroll "Jack" Martin

Carroll "Jack" Martin, age 86, of Caney died Wednesday. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home in Arkadelphia. Burial will be in Caney Cemetery. Visitation will …
Ellis Martin

Ellis (Buddy) Martin, 82, of North Little Rock departed this life Monday, August 15, 2016. He is survived by one son, Ellis (Daisy) Martin Jr., five daughters, Rose Lacy, Janice …
Benjamin Garrett Nix

Benjamin Garrett Nix, 65, of Benton, passed away peacefully in his sleep August 17 after a long battle with cancer. Ben is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Sarah Kathryn …
Margaret Louise Nixon

Margaret Louise Nixon, 77, Morrilton, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016. Funeral: 1 p.m. Monday, August 22, 2016, at Downtown Church of Christ with private burial at a later …
Kysay Outhayvanh

Kysay Outhayvanh, age 77, of Springdale passed away Wednesday August 17, 2016. She was born December 1, 1938 in Vientiane, Laos to Ky and Nousay Kysay. She is survived by …
Anne-Marie Overstreet

On August 18, 2016 Anne-Marie Woods Overstreet continued her life's journey by stepping into eternity. An eternity where pain and suffering no longer exist. She fought the cancer that ultimately …
William Fredrick "Freddie" Perritt

William Fredrick "Freddie" Perritt, 58, died August 17, 2016. He was born Nov. 29, 1957 in DeWItt to Walter Benjamin Perritt and Doris Mae Landon Perritt. Freddie worked for John …
Michael and Kim Perry

Kim Westerfield Perry, 42, and Dr. Michael Perry, 43, were taken from this world on August 14, 2016. Their deaths have left an irreplaceable void throughout Mississippi. A rosary service …
Joe R Pratt

Joe R. Pratt, age 92, of Monticello, passed away Monday, August 15, 2016. She was born October 11, 1923 in Ashley County. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, August …
Imadene Richardson

Imadene Richardson 89, Mountain View, died August 17, 2016. Survived by her children. Rachel, Louise, Reda, Kathryn, and Robert. Visitation is Friday, August 19, 2016 from 12 to 2 p.m. …
Denise L Roberts

Denise L Roberts, 53, of Springdale passed away August 12, 2016. She was born December 8, 1962 in Sacramento, California to Don and Mary George Brey. She is survived by …
Arthur Rodgers

Minister Arthur L. Rodgers 67, of Pine Bluff passed away on August 15, 2016. He was born March 27, 1949 to the late George Rodgers, Sr and DeEster Blue Rodgers. …
Dorrine Rushing

Dorrine Rushing, 82, of Little Rock, passed away August 16, 2016. Visitation will be this evening, Friday, August 19 from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. …
Roger Everett Sanders

Roger Everett Sanders, 64, of White Hall, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 following a swift and courageous battle with cancer. He was …
Herman Frederick Schubach Jr.

Funeral service for Herman Frederick Schubach Jr., 63, of Lexa is 10 a.m., Saturday, Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Visitation-Friday, 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial: Sunset Memorial Park, West Helena. …
Lavonda Sue Smith-McCarty

Lavonda Sue Smith-McCarty, 53, of North Little Rock passed August 14, 2016 at Madison Health and Rehab with her loving family and Hospice caring staff by her side. Family will …
Susan Gaye Stafford

Susan Gaye Stafford, 57, of Conway, passed away August 17, 2016. She was born March 25, 1959, in Pine Bluff. She was preceded in death by her father, Lyle Stafford, …
Clyde L. Steelman Jr.

Clyde L. Steelman Jr. of Little Rock, Ark. passed away Sunday August 14, 2016. A memorial service and reception will be held Thursday, September 8, from 5-7 p.m. at the …
Clyde Nelson Toney Jr.

Mr. Clyde Nelson Toney Jr., 75, of Chicago, Ill. Passed Friday, August 5, 2016. Funeral Service will be 10 a.m., Saturday, August 20, 2016, at Mt. Pleasant A.M.E. Church by …
William David Whiteley

William David "Bill" Whiteley, 86, of Huntsville, died August 17, 2016. He was born February 18 1934 at Kingston. Survivors: wife, Joann Thompson Whiteley; sons, David, Danny (Deb) and Dennis …