Obituaries

Obituaries for January 6, 2016

Homer M. Allen

Homer M. Allen of Bella Vista, Arkansas, went home to the Lord after a long, courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, January 3 , 2016 at Circle of Life Hospice …
Frances Appler-Smith

Frances Appler-Smith, died Nov. 18, at 65. Fran loved cooking, listening to books on tapes and especially "calling the hogs" while enjoying their pizza party with her beloved nephew, Bryan …
Erlinda Reyes Balleza

Erlinda Reyes Balleza, 66, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on December 31, 2015. Born in Morong, Rizal, Philippines, to Candida Francisco Reyes and Leonardo Aquino Reyes, she retired in …
Kenneth Roy Baumann

Kenneth Roy Baumann, 69, died January 4. Memorial service will be Friday, January 8 at 2 p.m. at Howard Memorial Funeral Chapel in Melbourne. Arrangements by Eddie's Family Funeral Home. …
Albert Berry

Albert Berry Jr., 63 of North Little Rock passed January 1, 2016. Loving memories left to sister: Loretta Berry Maxiell Weathers and a host of nieces and nephews. Homegoing celebration …
Maryellen Blomberg

Maryellen (Goelitz) Blomberg passed away January 2, 2016 in Fayetteville. She was born January 13, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri. She battled breast cancer twice, 18 years apart. She was …
Clarence Michael Bowen

Clarence Michael Bowen, 80, of North Little Rock passed away January 2, 2016. He was born August 7, 1935 in Yell County, Arkansas to Clarence A. and Annie Ethel Burris …
Ollie L. Brooks

Ollie Brooks, 102, of Russellville, formerly of Dover, died January 2nd. Funeral is 10 a.m. Thursday, January 7th, at North New Hope Assembly of God at Dover. Burial in North …
Joseph Thomas Burleson

Joseph Thomas Burleson, of Little Rock passed away January 3rd, 2016. He was born September 16, 1938 in Nashville, Arkansas to the late Clinton H. and Martha Adams Burleson. Joe …
Shequenia Burnett

Shequenia Burnett 38, of North Little Rock leaves loving memories to parents Sharon (Robert) Giles and Buford Johnson Sr., children: Carlon Burnett Jr., Markayla White, and Tyreeuna Burnett, sibings: Delandus …
Candis Cohn

Candis Cohn, 70, of Siloam Springs passed away Monday, January 4, 2016 in Siloam Springs. She was born June 25, 1945 in St. Paul, Minn.. to Jonathan and Ramona Schonteich …
Earnest (Gene) Colasacco

Earnest (Gene) Colasacco, 75, died on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. A private graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2016, with Father Ken Harder officiating. …
Bobby D. Collins

Bobby D. Collins, 76, died January 3, 2016. He was born on August 26, 1939. Funeral Service will be Thursday, December 7th at 2 p.m. at the Wilson Robison Chapel …
Margie Collins

Margie (Big Girl) Spring-Collins, 61, of North Little Rock passed January 2, 2016. Loving Memories left to special friend: Elijah Adams, children: Clint Collins, Kattie Collins, and Marcia Collins, 10 …
Fred Cooper

Fred Cooper, age 74, of Sulphur Springs, passed away December 25, 2015. Fred was a veteran of the United States Army. Graveside Services are set for 3:00 P.M. Sunday, January …
Nicholas Alejandro Cruz Sr.

Nicholas Alejandro Cruz Sr. was born on October 12, 1954 in Espanola, New Mexico. He was the son of Daniel Cruz and Geraldine (Pinion) Cruz. He served two years in …
Charles Davis

Charles Davis, 80, died Sunday. Survivors, wife, Peggy Davis, son, Rob Davis, daughter, Carol (Greg) Spears, grandchildren, Greyson Spears, Mallory Spears, Kallee Roth, Lilly Roth, Zach Roth, brother, Billy (Anita) …
Edward Smith Davis

Edward Smith Davis, age 96, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016 at the Greystone Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Cabot. Ed was born September 7, 1919, in Center, Texas …
Frankie Bell Dixon

Frankie Bell Dixon, 83, of Sherwood, Ark. passed December 30, 2015. Loving memories left to children: Willie Blair, Thomas Boyd, Alvester Boyd III, Genevieve Stewart, Barbara Blair, Clara Blair-Morrison (Marlon), …
Greg Dowdy

Greg Dowdy, age 52, of Texarkana, Texas, formerly of Fancy Hill, died Monday, January 4, 2016. Services are 2 p.m., Thursday, in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Glenwood, with interment …
Patricia Charlene Duffle

Patricia "Pat" Charlene Duffle, age 82, of England, passed away, Tuesday, January 5, 2016. She was born in Cotton Plant, Arkansas, on March 17, 1933, to Bill and Lula Metcalf …
Ethel Louise Edds

Ethel Louise Edds, 86, of Little Rock passed away January 4, 2016. She was born January 28, 1929 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Ethel was a loving mother and grandmother. She …
Godwin Okon Ekanem

Obong Godwin Okon Ufia Akpan Ekanem, 60, of Little Rock, Ark., was born November 24, 1955, to the late Elder, Obong (Dr) Ufia Akpan Ekanem in the county of Nigeria, …
Louis Gentry

Louis A. Genty, 87, of Mena passed away January 4, 2016 in Mena. Graveside service will be January 6, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Concord Cemetery under the direction of …
Lester Gibson

Lester Gibson, 83, of Witter, died January 3, 2016 at Springdale. He was born June 22, 1932 at Yale, Arkansas. Survivors: wife, Arletha McFee Gibson of the home; brother, Kenneth …
Hazel Gilbert

Hazel Lee Cook Gilbert, 75, departed this life at Arkansas Hospice on Saturday January 3, 2016. She will be missed by her family and friends. Preceded in death by her …
Andrew Wayne Gilpin

Andrew "Andy" Wayne Gilpin, age 36, of Gassville, Arkansas passed away Wednesday December 30, 2015. He is survived by his parents, David Wayne and Margaret Ann Gilpin, a sister, Annie …
Juanita Hall

Juanita Hall, 73, of Little Rock, Ark., formerly from Wrightsville, Ark., passed peacefully on January 3, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adam Hall Sr.; parents, Harrison …
James Larry Hightower

James Larry Hightower 67 of Greenbrier died January 2, 2016. Larry was born in Greenbrier on February 24, 1948 to Willie James Hightower and Ruby Estelle Hopkins Hightower, he was …
Edna Hill

Edna Hill, 89, of Little Rock, passed away January 2, 2016. She was born July 9, 1926, in Little Rock, to Earl and Florence Childers. Edna was a graduate of …
Jack Ray Hughes

Jack Ray Hughes, 74, of Norfork, Arkansas passed away Monday, January 4, 2016 in Mountain Home. Mr. Hughes is survived by his wife, Wilma Hughes, a son, Darin Hughes and …
Thomas Allen Hunt

Thomas Allen Hunt, AKA TW (Tommy) passed away with his loving wife by his side at Lehigh Regional Medical Center Tuesday, December 8, 2015, just 3 days before his 56th …
Ruth Ellen Inglis

Ruth Ellen Inglis, 81, of Hot Springs, gained her angel wings on January 2, 2016 at her home in Hot Springs. She was born July 27, 1934 in Bearden to …
Randy Lee Irby

Randy Lee Irby, 53, of Sheridan, died Monday. Survivors: wife, Mary Ann; son, Randy; step-daughter, Lisa (Daniel); father, step-mother, H.L. and Patricia; sister, Bonnie, four grandchildren. Graveside: 2:30 p.m. Thursday, …
Ella Joyce Jacobs

ELLA JOYCE JACOBS, 83, of Little Rock, Arkansas, formerly of Warren, passed away at 1 p.m., Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock, Ark. She was …
Steven Charles Jennings

Steven Charles Jennings, 58, of Huntsville, died January 1, 2016 at home. He was born December 14, 1957 at Madison, Wisconsin. He was an Air Force Veteran. Survivors: one son, …
Kaydence Jones

Baby Kaydence Jones, earned her angel wings December 31, 2015. She leaves mother, Kimberly Clark; father, David Jones; siblings, Jayce Clark, Davis Jones Jr., Dallas Jones; grandmothers, Elleatrice Clark, Keisha …
Billy Ray Kerr

Billy Ray Kerr, 85, passed away Tuesday. Survivors: wife, Wanda, three brothers Charles, Welcher and Edwin, two sisters, Helen Williams, Mary Ausbrooks, brother-in-law, David McClain, children, Glenn (Becky), Sue Morton …
Lucy King

Lucy King, 87, of Little Rock, Ark. departed this life December 29, 2015. She was preceded in death by husband; Obie King Sr., and son; Obie King Jr. She is …
Marguerite Knapp

Marguerite Knapp, age 88, passed away Sunday. Survivors: husband, H.F. (June) Knapp, sons, Mitchiel (Sueann) of Little Rock, Dennis (Pam) Westville, Okla. and Darriel of Prim; sister, Colleen Wells (Prim); …
Violet Lou Chaffin Kucera

Violet Lou Chaffin Kucera, a long-time Hillsboro resident, passed away Tuesday, December 29th at Huntsville Hospital. Church services for Mrs. Kucera will be held 3 p.m. Friday, January 8, 2016 …
James Daniel Leach

James Daniel "Jimmy" Leach, 58, of Gravette died suddenly at his home on Saturday, January 2, 2016, from an apparent heart attack. Jimmy was born on August 8, 1957 in …
Helen Marie Lindgren

Helen Marie Lindgren, 88, of Bella Vista, Arkansas died Monday, January 4, 2016 at Circle of Life – Legacy Village. She was born on January 19, 1927 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin …
Peggy Sue VanVickle Lloyd

Peggy Sue VanVickle Lloyd, 73, of North Little Rock passed away January 4, 2016. She was a member of Cornerstone Bible Fellowship. She was born October 13, 1942 in Keiser, …
David Lockman

David Lockman, born February 11, 1957 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. He is survived by wife, daughter, son and grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, numerous foster children and foster grandchildren, four sisters and …
Donna Kay McClelland

Donna Kay McClelland was called home on the afternoon of January 4, 2016. She was born April 29, 1950 to Genevieve and Leslie McClelland. She was a loving mother, daughter, …
Robert Cornelius Merkins

Robert Cornelius Merkins Jr., 81, of Jacksonville died Sunday, December 20, 2015. He was born June 11, 1934 in Fernwood, Pennsylvania to the late Norma Jean and Robert C. Merkins, …
Micheal Brooks Morris

Micheal Brooks Morris passed away in his home in Farmington, Arkansas on January 4, 2016 at the age of 59. He is preceded in death by his father, Brooks Morris, …
Shaquille "Shaq" Nicholson

Shaquille "Shaq" Nicholson, 24, of Springdale, Ark. passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015 in Springdale. He was born April 11, 1991 in Fayetteville, Ark. to Patrick Nicholson and Carmalita (Bradley) …
Jimmy Dale Parker

Coach Jimmy Dale "Red" Parker passed away Monday, January 4, 2016, after a long battle with heart disease. He was born October 26, 1931 in Hampton, Arkansas. He was preceded …
Betty Lou Peal

Betty Peal, 55, of Johnson died December 31. Born December 18, 1960 to Jimmy and Nellie Long Garrett who preceded her in death. Survivors: husband: Dennis Olsen; son: Joshua; daughter: …
Ronald Edward Porter

Mr. Ronald "Ronnie" Porter, 65, of Hope, passed away January 4, 2016. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. January 6, 2016 at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. January 7, 2016 at …
John Pryor

John "Johnny" Pryor, 62, of Little Rock, Ark. departed this life January 2, 2016. Preceded in death by his mother; Mavis Pryor, father; Hennon Pryor Sr., brothers; James Wade and …
James Ray Purtle

Mr. James Ray "Jiggs" Purtle, 79, of Hope, passed away January 3, 2016. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. January 6, 2016 at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home. Funeral Service: 2 p.m. January 7, 2016 …
James Randle

James "Jim" Randle, 68, passed away on Thursday, December 17th, 2015 in Little Rock, Ark. He was born Jonesboro, Ark, attended both Jonesboro and Pocahontas High Schools, and graduated from …
Carl L. Raney Sr.

Carl L. Raney Sr., 71, of El Dorado, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2015, at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock, Ark. He was born November 2, 1944, to Robert …
Carlis "Carla" Jane Richardson

Carlis "Carla" Jane Richardson, 64 of Gentry, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. She was born April 12, 1951 in Searcy, Arkansas to …
Julia Marie Rivers Cantillo

Julia Marie Rivers Cantillo, 53, of Mobile, Ala., formerly of Crossett, died Jan. 3rd. Visitation 6-8 p.m., Thursday, at Medders Funeral Home, 1564 Hwy. 52 W, Crossett. Funeral Service 10 …
Donald Sanford Ryan

Donald Sanford Ryan was a truly good man with a heart as big as his eyebrows. Born on July 9, 1934 in Little Rock to John and Fay Ryan, he …
Dwight Gregory Scott

SFC (Ret.) Dwight Gregory Scott peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2015. Service will be held on Friday, January 8, 2016 at City of Hope International Worship Center Church, …
Chester Marvel South

Chester Marvel South, age 86, of Springdale, Arkansas passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016. He was born on June 29, 1929 in Bristol, Tennessee to Charles and Daisy Rutherford …
Nadene Starcher

Nadene Starcher, 88, of Clinton, Arkansas died Friday, January 1, 2016. Survived by her sister, 13 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and many friends. Visitation bill be 10 a.m. and …
Robert Arthur Storm

Robert Arthur Storm of Haslett, formerly of North Little Rock, AR passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016 after a long battle with cancer at the Eaton Community Palliative Care …
Freddy Sullivant

Freddy Sullivant, 63, of Prattsville, Arkansas died Monday. Survivors: wife, Bonnie Sullivant; sons, Richard (Leslie) Sullivant; Rodger and Cecil Sullivant; sister, Martha (Dewayne) Smith, three grandchildren, Chance, Karis and Katie. …
Margaret Anna Sutherland

Margaret Anna Sutherland of Rogers passed away on January 2, 2016. She was born on September 30, 1921 north of Pea Ridge in the Twelve Corners Community to the late …
James Franklin Tanksley

James Franklin Tanksley, 76, of Crossett, died Monday, January 4, at Ashley County Medical Center. Visitation 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 5, at New Life Church, 908 MLK, Jr. Blvd, Crossett. …
Eddie Mae Temple

Mrs. Eddie M. Temple, 77, born 8-01-1938 in Ripley, Tenn. she was called to her heavenly home on 1-02-2016 at 12:30 p.m., she was employed at Raco, Inc in South …
Mozella Thomas

Mozella Thomas 70, of North Little Rock passed December 28, 2015. Loving memories left to children: Paula (Kris) Thomas, Barbara Clarks, Lisa (Gene) Stiff, Tammy Thomas, Pamela (Arthur) Wait, Paul …
Mary "Lynn" Thompson

Mary "Lynn" Thompson, age 81, of Pine Bluff, died Monday, January 4, 2016, at her home. Mrs. Thompson was born May 26, 1934, in Shreveport, Louisiana, a daughter of the …
Joel Rex Tolefree

Joel Rex Tolefree, age 81. He finished his race on Jan. 1, He leavers to cherish his memory a loving wife of 58 years, Floree Blueford Tolefree; two sons, Joel …
George Meredith West

George Meredith West of North Little Rock died January 3, 2016. He was born in Liberal, Kansas February 16, 1934 to the late C.E. (Edward) and Wynona Pearl Meredith West. …
James Ellis White

James E. White of Fairfield Bay, Ark. passed away Dec. 18, 2015 in Clinton, Ark. at the age of 98. Jim was born in Aurora, Mo., the oldest of four …
Macel Hammett Williams

Macel Hammett Williams, 94, went home to be with the Lord on January 4, 2016. She was the first child born to Thomas Reed Hammett and Lula Needham Hammett on …
Berna Wilson

Berna Wilson of North Little Rock passed Dec. 29, 2015. Memories left to children: Antwoine Brown, Corey Wilson, Billy Jarrett Jr, Tywanna(Rashad) Wilson, Detra Wilson, Kishauna (Ricky)Peeples, Jasmine Washington, Bianca …
Aaron William Wise

Aaron William Wise, 22, a resident of Fayetteville, passed away January 4, 2016. He was born November 25, 1993 in Bryan, Texas, the son of James William Wise and Norma …
Brian Edwards Yandell

Brian Edwards ("Skip") Yandell of Fayetteville, Ark. died peacefully in his sleep of heart failure, surrounded by the love of friends and family on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at the …
Peter Zaner

Peter Zaner, 26, of Rogers passed away January 1, 2016. Born January 2, 1989 in Kansas City, Missouri. Survivors his wife, Kendra his children, Lorian Tripp Zaner and Emmitt Wynn …

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