Obituaries

Obituaries for August 28, 2016

George Victor Abide

George Victor Abide of Rogers, Ark., was born in Greenville, Miss., on November 6, 1926 and passed away on August 24, 2016. He was the son of Melhem and Bonda …
Dave L. Beaty

Dave L. Beaty, 76, of El Paso, died Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at his home. He was born June 24, 1940 in Iola, Kan., to the late Carl R. and …
Jacquelyn Sue Berry

Jacquelyn Sue Berry 67 of Bentonville passed away August 24, 2016 in Bentonville. She was born July 13, 1949 in El Dorado, Kan., the daughter of Robert D. Kline, Jr. …
Marvin D. Boatright

Marvin D. Boatright Jr., 90, of Fayetteville passed away Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Fayetteville. He was born August 27, 1926 in Fayetteville, the son of Marvin and Eulah Baker …
Verona Maxine Bostic

VERONA MAXINE BOSTIC (GOODWIN) was born April 10, 1956 in Little Rock. She was a charge nurse at Arkansas State Hospital, where she had a heart, and even a calling, …
Mary Ellis Daphine Riggs Broadway

Mary Ellis Daphine Riggs Broadway, 85, Jonesboro, passed away Thursday. She was born July 15, 1931 in Hoxie to Mary Lee (Dodd) and Gay Riggs. Services are Monday, 1 p.m., …
Gregory L. Carter

Gregory L. Carter, 54, of Birmingham, Ala., departed this life on August 23, 2016. He leaves to cherish memories with wife, Delphia Drake-Carter; children, Jewel (B'ham), Gregory, "Quan" of New …
Jean Hotvedt Casey

JEAN HOTVEDT CASEY age 84, of Little Rock, died Tuesday, August 23, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Jean was the daughter of Laurence I. Hotvedt and Gladys Hall-Hotvedt. She …
Lucille Cash

LUCILLE CASH, age 60 of Little Rock, passed away August 25, 2016 in Little Rock. She was born on September 24, 1955 in Little Rock; she was the daughter of …
Billy "Darrell" Chancey

Billy "Darrell" Chancey, age 71, of Ward, Ark., lost his long battle with ALS Wednesday, August 24, 2016 surrounded by his loved ones at his home. Darrell was a disabled …
Kenneth Leonard Collins

Kenneth Leonard Collins, 65 of Springdale died August 20. Born August 26, 1950 in Augusta, Ark. Kenneth was a truck driver. James Hester was his best friend for 18 years. …
Ruth Jean Conklin

Ruth Jean Conklin of Ida, Ark., passed away Saturday August 27, 2016 in Heber Springs, Ark., at the age of 82. Visitation will be Sunday August 28, 5-7 p.m. at …
Eugene "Gene" Dale

Eugene "Gene" Dale Jr., 83, of Cabot, Ark., was born May 24, 1933 in Ellsinore, Mo., and passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2016 in Little Rock, Ark. Cremation arrangements are …
Ingrid Kari Dornberg

Ingrid Kari Dornberg, 54, resident of Springdale, Ark., passed away on August 25, 2016, at her home surrounded by loved ones. A gifted artist and counselor who has helped scores …
Papaw "Jim" Duke

Papaw "Jim" Duke, 74, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, died Friday, August 26, 2016 in Batesville. He was born in Caraway, Ark., on April 17, 1942 to Jessie Earl and Zula …
Victoria A. Eddington

VICTORIA A. EDDINGTON, 54, Little Rock, Ark., formerly of Fordyce, Ark., departed this life Friday, August 12, 2016. She leaves to cherish her memory five aunts, seven uncles, special friend, …
Mildred "Millie" Eubanks

Mildred "Millie" Eubanks, age 88, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016 in Bellevue, Neb. Millie was born in Wheeling, Mo., to the late Delbert and Velma Blair on March …
Brandi Gay Frederick

Brandi Gay Frederick, 41, of Huntsville, died August 26, 2016. Survivors: husband, Kenny Joe Frederick; children, Bradley (Lindsay) Frederick, Evan Morrisette, Brooke (Dalton) Johnson and Mikayla Phillips; parents, Buck and …
Leonard Autry Gills

Leonard Autry Gills, 78, of Gurdon, Ark., went to be with the Lord on August 26, 2016. Mr. Gills was born October 2, 1937 in the Red Springs Community of …
Karan Ann Hearn

Karan Ann Hundley Hearn age 71 of Houston, Texas, died Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. She was born December 20, 1944 at Morrilton, …
Almedia Martha Howard

Almedia Martha Howard, 91, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016. She is survived by one brother, four sons, one daughter, thirteen grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Visitation: 10 …
Lawrence Chudi Ibekwe

LAWRENCE CHUDI IBEKWE, 24, died August 19, 2016. Visitation and vigil will be from 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, 2016 at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. Mass will be at …
George Spencer Ivory Jr.

GEORGE S. IVORY JR., 73, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away peacefully on August 21, 2016. His loving survivors include: his wife, Rose M. Ivory; daughter, Jennifer R. Ivory; son, …
Bobby Earl Jackson

BOBBY EARL JACKSON, 63, of Little Rock, Ark., transitioned August 25, 2016. He was preceded in death by: father, Ervin Jackson Sr. and sister, Jeanette Jackson. Bobby leaves to cherish …
James Janisch

James Janisch, 93 of Sulphur Springs died August 21, 2016 at his home. He was born as Harrison Fred Janisch in Omaha, Neb., Sept. 3, 1923 to Fred M. Janisch …
Joyce O. Jenkins

Memorial service for DR. JOYCE O. JENKINS, of North Little Rock, Ark. who died August 18, 2016, will be Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at Mount Pleasant Baptist …
Joe W. Joiner

Joe W. Joiner age 83, of Warren, Ark., died Thursday, August 25, 2016 at the Chapel Woods Nursing Center. Burial in Oakland Cemetery by Frazer's Funeral Home. Visitation 6-8 p.m. …
Marion Jones

Marion "Sugar" Jones 93, of Collierville, Tenn., formally of Marianna, Ark. passed away August 21, 2016. Graveside services will be held August 29, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Marianna Memorial …
Charles Winston "Chuck" Jones Jr.

Charles Winston "Chuck" Jones Jr., age 60, passed peacefully from this life on August 24, 2016. Chuck was born on January 9, 1956 to Charles and Betty (Humbard) Jones, in …
Eric Allen Latch

ERIC ALLEN LATCH, 14, of North Little Rock, was able to leave his physical struggles behind and let his light shine bright on August 20, 2016. Eric's light began to …
Judy Besecker Lewis

Judy Besecker Lewis was born July 23, 1940, the second of five children of Sula Florence Besecker Eberwein and Ray Franklin Besecker. She was educated in Drake County, Ohio, at …
Frances Elrod Lynch

FRANCES ELROD LYNCH, 92, of Little Rock, passed away August 25, 2016. She was born in Little Rock to Rhodom and Gladys Hill Elrod and was a member of Christ …
Marion Rita Maertens

Marion Rita Maertens, 78, of Bella Vista, Ark., passed into eternity, August, 24, 2016 at Circle of Life Hospice Legacy Village. Born the daughter of John and Mary Zimny, November …
Dale King Martin

Dale King Martin, 75, passed away August 12, 2016. Born August 13, 1940, son of late Hall and Eula Wright Martin. United States Navy Veteran. Survivors: brother Don Martin, niece …
Rita Frances Zilch Fawcett Martine

Rita Frances Zilch Fawcett Martine, 95, a resident of Montereau Retirement Community in Tulsa, Okla., passed away on August 22, 2016. Born in St Louis, Mo., on March 11, 1921 …
Patricia May

Patricia Reed May, 83, of Pine Bluff, passed away Friday, August 26, 2016. Funeral services will be Monday, 2 p.m. at Fuller Hale South Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be Monday …
Robert Allen McArthur

Robert Allen McArthur, age 73, of Fayetteville, died Friday, August 26, 2016 in Fayetteville. He was born November 30, 1942 in Wichita, Kan., the son of John Archibald and Eva …
Philip Walter McCarty

PHILIP WALTER MCCARTY, dearly loved husband, father, grandfather and friend, died on August 16, 2016. Born in Helena, Ark., in 1949, Phil was the son of Dr. Pat and Mildred …
Lewis Edward McCollum

Lewis Edward McCollum, 69, of Batesville, died Monday, August 22, 2016. Survivors: Daughters, Lisa McCollum, Heather McCollum; sisters, Sue Plum, Vickie McCollum. Graveside Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 30, 2016, …
Andrew Jackson McNeely Jr.

Andrew Jackson McNeely Jr., of Cabot, Ark., was born October 21, 1934 in Morton, Ark., to Andrew and Zellar McNeely. He passed peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 25, …
James Boyd Minor

James Boyd Minor, 75, of Hot Springs, Ark., died August 24, 2016. Survivors include wife of 55 years, Beth Minor; three sons, Scott and Karen Minor, Jay and Traci Minor, …
Joe Clint Moore

Joe Clint Moore, 81, of Pine Bluff died August 23, 2016 in Little Rock. Born in Yell County, Ark., February 9, 1935 to the late Frank Benjamin and Helen Moore, …
Kathryn Moore

Kathryn "Kitty" Moore, of Conway passed away on August 25, 2016 of natural causes. She was the wife of Scott E. Moore who has preceded her in death. She is …
Thomas Franklin Newman

THOMAS FRANKLIN NEWMAN, age, 77, of Sherwood passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016. He was born October 4, 1938 in St. Louis, Mo., to the late Thomas F. Newman …
Bernice H. Pearson

MRS. BERNICE H. PEARSON, 95, of Little Rock, passed peacefully on August 24, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 6, 1921 in Pottsville, Ark., to the …
Margaret Sample Riley

Margaret Sample Riley formerly of Hot Springs passed away August 22 in Lexington, Ky. She was born December 1, 1956 in Batesville, Ark., daughter of Coy and Vivian Sample. She …
Mary Jo Samuel

Mary Jo Samuel 88, of Clifty, died August 24, 2016 Huntsville, Ark. She was born May 12, 1927 at Oklahoma City, Okla., the daughter of Paul Churchill and Mary Celina …
Jimmy Daniel Sanders

Jimmy Daniel Sanders, 52, left this earth on the morning of August 25, 2016. He was born on May 18th, 1964 in Newport, Ark. The second youngest of six children. …
Savelle "Sue" Schrock

Savelle "Sue" Schrock, 95, of Russellville, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, August 26, 2016 at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. Funeral Service will be …
Mary "Ruth" Shelton Williams

Mary "Ruth" Shelton Williams, 83, departed this world on August 26, 2016. On January 12, 1933, at their humble home in Bigelow, the late Vester and Emma Shelton delivered a …
Barbara Faye Skaggs

Barbara Faye Skaggs, 56, of England died Friday, August 26, 2016. Memorial Services will be Tuesday, August 30 at 1 p.m. at the England Pentecostal Church of God. Cremation arrangements …
Carroll Warren Smith

CARROLL WARREN SMITH, 69, of Little Rock, passed away August 25, 2016. Born in Little Rock to Fred W. and Edith Bohlcke Smith, he was a 1966 graduate of Little …
Ronald Smith

RONALD "RONNIE" SMITH, 67, of North Little Rock passed away Thursday, August 25, 2016. He was a retired railroad conductor. He is survived by his daughters, Amanda Lingo (Greg Sr.) …
Twila Renay Smith

TWILA RENAY SMITH, 47, of North Little Rock, Ark., departed this life on August 23, 2016. She was a devoted nana, mother and sister. She had a passion for caring …
Maurice L. Stanley

MAURICE L. STANLEY 38 of Jacksonville, Ark., passed August 24, 2016. Loving memories left to parents: Walter and Grace Stanley, siblings: Phillip (Leah) Stanley and Andrea Stanley, and a host …
Jewell Frank Steinbeck

Jewell Frank Steinbeck, 76, of Conway passed away Friday, August 26, 2016. Jewell was born at home on January 1, 1940, to Jewell Jefferson and Virginia Sue Light Steinbeck in …
Linda Nell Steward

Linda Nell (Williams) Steward passed away August 24, 2016, born March 25, 1946 the daughter of John "Red" and Gracie Williams. Survivors include three brothers, John, Tommy and Jerry Williams. …
Billie Allen Stone

Billie Allen Stone, 67, of Leola, Ark., died Friday. Survivors: daughter, Wendy (Randy) Brown; grandchildren, Sabrina, Zachary; a host of brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation 1-2 p.m.. Monday, …
Annie Jo Strickland

Annie Jo Strickland, 89, of Hampton died Thursday. Visitation will be Sunday 6-8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Hampton. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Monday at New Hope …
Cody Daniel Taylor

Cody Daniel Taylor of Conway, Ark., passed away August 23, 2016 at home. He was born January 10, 1990. Survivors: his parents, one sister, two brothers, one son, and grandparents. …
Debra Welch

Debra Suzanne Trotter Welch, 54, wife of Ray Welch of Hattieville, passed away Friday, August 26, 2016. Funeral services: 10 a.m. Monday, August 29 at Harris Chapel. Burial: Elmwood Cemetery …
Bernie Joseph "Joey" Williamson

Bernie Joseph "Joey" Williamson, 58, of Cabot, died Tuesday, August 16, 2016. He was born April 5, 1958 in Shreveport, La., to Linwood Williamson and Shirley Carlene Chandler Williamson. He …
Bessie Wilson

Bessie Wilson, 95, died Thursday. Survivors: Son, W.C. "Butch" Wilson; daughters, Linda Fisher, Loretta Noble; brother, Bobby Craig; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren. Visitation: Sunday, 6–8 p.m. Services: Monday, …
Ruth Ann Yunker

Ruth Ann Yunker, 66, passed from this life to the next August 24, 2016 at her home in Bella Vista, Ark. Born October 9, 1949 to the late Lyle and …