Obituaries

Obituaries for March 20, 2016

Kimberly Renee (Blanton) Stark

KIMBERLY RENEE (BLANTON) STARK, 41, of Sherwood left this earth Thursday, March 17, 2016. She was born July 13, 1974 in Little Rock. Kimberly was a purchasing agent for Falcon …
Mike G. Araguz, Jr.

Mike G. Araguz Jr., 61, of McGehee, Ark. died March 18, 2016. Visitation 5-7 p.m. March 21, 2016, Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service, McGehee, Ark. Funeral Services 2 p.m. March 22, 2016, …
Willie Charles Ashley

Willie Charles Ashley, 78, of Grapevine, Ark. died Friday. Survivors: wife, Sally; sons, Billy Ray, Charles Lee; sister, Wanda; five grandchildren. Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Chapel. Burial: Upchurch Cemetery, Little …
John D (JD) Baker Jr.

John D Baker Jr. (J.D.), born May 12 , 1933 in Wynne, Ark. to John D. Baker Sr. and Carrie Mae Elliott of Carmi, Ill. He was married to his …
Bobby Wayne Bennett

Bobby Wayne Bennett 72, of Hartford, passed away March 18, 2016. Survived by his wife, Stella; daughters, Rhonda Gattis, Rita Womack, Debbie Bennett, 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Graveside Service at …
Juanita "Peggy" Bennett

Juanita Allene "Peggy" Bennett, age 91, passed away March 18, 2016 in Sheridan, Ark. She was born in Little Rock, Ark., Aug. 27, 1924. Her parents were Horace and Sarah …
Kenneth W Brackenridge

Kenneth W. Brackenridge, 62, of Rogers, passed away at 3:58 p.m. on March 14, 2016 in Rogers. He was born July 18, 1953 in Dallas, Texas to Clifford and Rosemary …
Max Levi Brewer

Max Levi Brewer, 25, passed away Thursday. Survivors: daughter, Lakyn Woods; father, Gary Knight; brother, Jonathan Binyon; sisters, Teddie Darbro, Nickie Hudnall, Jessica Morey; aunts, Vickie Henry, Jeannie Meggs, Verna …
Barbara Brockinton

BARBARA JANE BROCKINTON, 78, of Sherwood passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. She is preceded in death by her loving parents, Tom and Estelle Brockinton; grandparents, K.E. and …
Beverly Kay Brown

BEVERLY KAY BROWN, 60, of North Little Rock, Ark., transitioned March 17, 2016. Beverly worked as an Office Manager of the Judicial Discipline Commission, Secretary at First Baptist Church, SA …
Yvonne Marie "Bonnie" Brown

Yvonne Marie "Bonnie" Brown, 79, of Springdale, was born Jan. 10, 1937 in Ohio and was called home on Thursday, March 17, 2016. She met her husband, Lawrence Kermit "Larry" …
Caroyln Renee Carter

CAROLYN "RENEE" CARTER, 54, of Little Rock, departed this life on March 17, 2016. She was preceded in death by: father, Charles Henry Alexander; brother, Vincent Ladale Harris; grandmother, Eula …
Katye Frances Cassell

Katye Frances Cassell of Camden passed away March 18, 2016, when she went to be with her heavenly Father. She was born July 14, 1933 in Chidester, Ark., the first …
Roosevelt Church

ROOSEVELT CHURCH, 64, of Little Rock departed this life on March 15, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Lena Church; siblings, Jessie Jr., Albert, Vera, …
Bob Cooper Coleman

BOB COOPER COLEMAN SR. passed away March 18, 2016 at the age of 62. He devoted much of his life to making the state of Arkansas a happier, better place. …
Donald Earl DuPont

Donald E. DuPont, 84, of St. Joe, died Wednesday. Donald was a veteran of the Korean War. Survivors: children, Stevie, Randolph, Rodney, Cathy, Julie and Sandra, 17 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren. …
James Reed Eison

James Reed Eison, age 76, of Alexander, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2016. He was born Dec. 10, 1939 in Memphis, Tenn. to the late Col. Frederic J. Eison and …
Thomas R. Feinberg, M.D.

THOMAS R. FEINBERG M.D., 57, assistant professor and staff physician at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), passed away March 17, 2016, in Little Rock. He earned his …
Jerry Sue Brewer Floyd

JERRY SUE BREWER FLOYD died March 16, 2016 in Little Rock. She was born March 11, 1931 in Cabot to Paul L. and Ruth Rook Brewer. Jerry attended the Cabot …
Kevin Britt Fowler

Kevin Britt Fowler, 58, of Conway, died March 3, 2016, surrounded by family at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, Tenn. He suffered complications from a spinal cord injury sustained last May. …
Jean Fulcher

Jean Fulcher, 91, Benton, died Thursday. Survivors: daughters, Donna Carolan, Brenda Brown (David) and Krista Glover (Greg); grandchildren, Kacy Glover Platt, Christopher Glover, Joshua Brown, Daniel Brown, Rebecca Carolan; great-grandson, …
Gina Funderburgh

Gina Funderburgh, born Aug. 9, 1970, departed this life on March 12, 2016. Gina left behind many of us at Fayetteville Health and Rehabilitation that loved and took care of …
Mark A. Garner

MARK A. GARNER, 52, of Little Rock, passed away March 17, 2016. Visitation is Monday, March 21 from 5-7 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner …
Lois Marie Garrison

Lois Marie Garrison, 95, of Fayetteville, died Saturday, March 19, 2016 in Fayetteville. She was born Oct. 29, 1920 in Horatio, Ark., the daughter of Irvin Wheeler and Fanny Jane …
Jacobus Gorter

JACOBUS GORTER, 98, of Little Rock, Ark., died March 15, 2016. "Jack" was born to Gerrit Gorter and Antje Wortel on Oct. 1, 1917 in West Terschelling, Netherlands. He served …
Hoyt Hall

Hoyt Hall, 90, of Hazen, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016. He was born Jan. 8, 1926 in Paris, Ark. to the late Elijah and Mable Ionia Thomas Hall. He …
Louis Frank Haywood

Louis Frank Haywood, 78, of Conway, passed away March 18, 2016. He was born Nov. 17, 1937 in Heber Springs to Carthel and Margie Haywood. Frank was a retired Naval …
Nena Jeane Brogdon Hendricks

Nena Jeane Brogdon Hendricks, 81, of Springdale, finished her journey through this life Thursday, March 17, 2016 in Springdale, Ark. Nena was born June 23, 1934 in Fayetteville, Ark. She …
Richard "Rick" Dean Henry

Richard "Rick" Dean Henry, 68, of Fayetteville, died March 15, 2016 at the Willard Walker Hospice Home. He was born Jan. 30, 1948 in Multnomah County, Oregon to Harry Dean …
Eula Mae Herndon

EULA MAE HERNDON, age 94, of Little Rock, passed away March 18, 2016. She was born May 1, 1921 in Little Rock to Clarence and Eliza Bennett. She was preceded …
Dorothy Zimmermann Hinrichs

Dorothy Corrine Zimmermann Hinrichs, 92, passed away on March 8, 2016 in Rogers, Ark. She was born in her childhood home on a farm outside Little Falls, Minn. and was …
Jesse Daniel "Fuzzy" Hulse, Jr.

Jesse Daniel "Fuzzy" Hulse, Jr., 59, of White Hall, passed away Friday, March 18, 2016. Born April 8, 1956 at Pine Bluff, he was a son of the late Jesse …
Larry Wayne Irving, Sr.

LARRY WAYNE IRVING SR., of North Little Rock passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at the age of 67. He was born April 3, 1948 to the late H.R. …
Melvie Bernice Isley

Melvie Bernice Isley, age 90, of Elkins, passed away March 18, 2016, at Meadowview Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Huntsville. She was born in Hazel Valley, Ark. on May 7, 1925. …
Byron LaMont Jones

BYRON LAMONT JONES, 32, of Little Rock departed this life on March 16, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Earl Jones. He leaves memories with his …
Elued Langston, Jr.

Funeral for Mr. Elued Langston Jr., 93, Prescott, 11 a.m., Monday, March 21, 2016 at Munn's Chapel Baptist Church, Prescott. Burial, DeAnn Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, March 20, 2016 from 5 …
Randall Lee Lockhart

Randall Lee Lockhart, 65, of Bentonville passed away March 17, 2016 at Circle of Life Bentonville. He was born Sept. 20, 1950 to Roland and Thelma (Richardson) Lockhart in Burwell, …
Frank Daniel "Dan" Long, Sr.

Frank Daniel "Dan" Long, Sr., age 73, of Salisbury, Md., formerly of Bonnerdale, passed away peacefully at home, Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Services will be at 2 p.m., Sunday in …
Jack Carroll Mackey

Jack Carroll Mackey, 78, of St. Cloud, Fla. and Springdale, Ark. Just after midnight on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, Jack passed away after a two-year battle with cancer at Circle …
Robert Lynn McAdams

ROBERT LYNN MCADAMS, 59, of Sherwood, died Thursday, March 18, 2016. He was born July 12, 1956 in Leachville, Ark. Robert is survived by his wife, Joy McAdams; two sons, …
Julia A. McCormick

Julia A. McCormick, 89, of Siloam Springs, Ark., died March 14, 2016, in her home. Born July 16, 1926, in Bellingham, Wash., she was the daughter of Leo L. and …
Robert "Bob" McGhee

Robert S. "Bob" McGhee, 79, of Perry, passed away Friday, March 18, 2016. Funeral services: 10 a.m. Monday, March 21, at Journey Church with Bro. Danny Barker officiating. Burial at …
Jennifer Jo Merritt

Jennifer Jo Merritt, 36, of Springdale, passed away March 15, 2016 in Springdale. She was born Feb. 17, 1980 in Rogers. Memorial service 2 p.m. Tuesday; March 22, 2016 at …
Linda Miller

Linda Miller, age 77, of Searcy, Ark., a lifelong resident of White County, died Friday, March 18, 2016. She was born in the Plainview community, near Judsonia, on July 5, …
Nancy Barbara Estes Miller

Nancy Barbara Estes Miller, 81, of Greenbrier, died Thursday March 17, 2016. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday March 21, 2016 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Visitation …
Bettye Lewis Knowles Moon

Bettye Lewis Knowles Moon died on Thursday, March 17, 2016, in Bryan, Texas. She was born on March 8, 1931, in Austin, Texas to Lewis Alton Knowles and Zola Mae …
Bobby Moore

BOBBY RAY MOORE, 40, of Little Rock, Ark. surrendered his soul on March 15, 2016. He is survived by his parents, Willie Charles Woodbury and Phyllis Quarles; sister, Nora Lambert; …
Quincy Ray Moore

Quincy Moore, 62, of Tillar, died March 16, 2016. He was born April 30, 1953 in Dermott, Ark. Memorial services held 5-7 p.m., Monday, March 21, 2016, with Rev. Terry …
James Ralph Moreland

James "Ralph" Moreland, 80, of Rogers, died peacefully at his home on March 9, 2016, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on April 21, 1935, in Claiborne …
William "Bill" Moreland

William "Bill" Moreland of Rogers left this world March 15 in Cassville, Mo. He was born Jan. 15, 1926 in El Paso County, Colo. to the late Kenneth W. and …
Frank Nash

FRANK HARVEY NASH, age 90, of Little Rock, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016. He was born July 5, 1925. Mr. Nash was a Cowboy. He was preceded in death …
Marshall Derwood Needham

MARSHALL DERWOOD NEEDHAM, of North Little Rock, passed from this life on Feb. 28, 2016. He was born in Texas on May 18, 1939. He served honorably in the United …
Pearline Miller Nelson

PEARLINE MILLER NELSON, 94, of Little Rock transitioned peacefully into eternity Thursday morning, March 17, 2016, at home with her family. She was a member of St. Paul UMC-Maumelle. Pearline …
Phillip Lee Nordquist

Phillip Lee Nordquist was called to Heaven March 17, 2016. Son of Nick and Lynne Watters Nordquist. He is survived by his parents, brother Cole, grandparents Alvin and Carol Watters, …
Michelle Davis Perguson (Shelly Kay Davis)

MICHELLE DAVIS PERGUSON (SHELLY KAY DAVIS), 45, of North Little Rock, died March 17, 2016. She is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Davis and mother, Frances Davis, both of NLR; …
Mary Ida Peter

Mary Ida Peter, 95, died Feb. 27, 2016. Survived by two daughters, Margaret Smith and Frances Hammond, sister, Marie Gutierrez, five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren. Memorial services: 6 p.m., …
William James Powers

William J. Powers, 68, Evening Shade, passed away March 15, 2016. Born, Jan. 5, 1948 in North Little Rock to William and Elloise Powers. Graveside Service Tuesday, March 22, 2016 …
Doug Quillin

Doug Quillin, age 81, of Gurdon, passed away Friday, March 18, 2016 in Arkadelphia. He was born Aug. 2, 1934 in Arkadelphia to the late Clarence and Mamie Johnson Quillin. …
Mary Ellen Ray

Mary Ellen Ray, age 95, of Danville, passed away Friday, March 18, 2016 at her home. Funeral service; 10 a.m. Monday, March 21, 2016 at the Danville Landmark Missionary Baptist …
Annette Rodgers

ANNETTE RODGERS, 68, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away peacefully on March 16, 2016. Survivors include: husband, Charles E. Rodgers; daughter, Lynnette Jordan; stepsons, Sammy Rodgers and Earl Rodgers; eight …
Charles Rosa

CHARLES ROSA died peacefully in his sleep on March 18, 2016, one month after his 82 birthday. His wife, Karon Rosa and two daughters, Kara and Kris, survive him. He …
Estelle Rutledge

Funeral services for ESTELLE RUTLEDGE of Little Rock will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 21, at Union AME, 1825 South Pulaski. Services entrusted Walton GateWay Funeral Chapel, Inc., 2405 South …
Virginia Schwettmann

Virginia Galey Schwettmann, 96, of Bella Vista died Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Preceded by her parents, first husband; Glen Galey, second husband Charles Schwettmann. Survivors include: one daughter; Glenda Adams …
Dr Jonathan & Edyce Shermer

Mrs. J.P. (Edyce) Shermer passed away on March 15, 2016. Edyce was born in Little Rock Jan. 1, 1924 to Myrtle Booker Taylor and Edgar Taylor. She attended Henderson College …
Betty Jean Sherrid

Betty Jean Sherrid, 74, passed away peacefully in her home in West Fork, Ark. on March 17, 2016. She was born Feb. 19, 1942 in Dodge City, Kan. Betty married …
Paula Gail Smithers

Paula Gail Smithers, 59, of Benton, passed away March 17, 2016. She was born June 3, 1956 in Little Rock to the late Jackie and Louise Smith. Paula was a …
Mildred Marie Staerkel

Mildred Marie Staerkel, 96, died March 5, 2016 in Georgetown, Texas. A memorial service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at First United Methodist Church, North Little …
Caroline Sutfin

Caroline Sutfin, 72, of Piggott, Ark., passed away March 18, 2016. Services are Monday, March 21, 2016, at 2 p.m. at Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Piggott with …
Captola McGhee Swaim

On the evening of March 17, 2016, CAPTOLA MCGHEE SWAIM, age 96, passed away peacefully. She is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Swaim. Captola is survived by her …
Wanda Kizziar Thompson

Wanda Kizziar Thompson, age 84, of Arkadelphia, died Thursday. Graveside funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Gilchrist Cemetery near Friendship, Ark. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday …
Sylvester Robert Walker Jr.

SYLVESTER ROBERT WALKER JR., 52, of Little Rock, Ark. departed March 17, 2016. Proceeded in death by his father, Sylvester Robert Walker Sr. Surviving family: mother, Mary Wesley of Roland; …
Mary Lynn Watkins

MARY LYNN WATKINS, 86, of North Little Rock, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016, at Premier Health & Rehabilitation in North Little Rock, Ark. She was born Dec. 4, 1929 …
Danny Lee Williams

DANNY WILLIAMS, 63, of Little Rock Passed March 14, 2016 He was born Jan. 13, 1953 in Little Rock to the Late Isiah Williams Sr. and Versie Mae Stewart Funeral …
Gary Michael Williams

Gary Michael Williams, 49, of El Paso passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2016. He was born on July 30, 1966 to Larry Williams and Ernestine Morrison Davis of Booneville, …
Robert Lamont Wilson

ROBERT LAMONT WILSON, 60, departed this life on March 14, 2016. Family Visitation: Sunday from 2-4 p.m., Sunday at 4 p.m., both held at Robinson Mortuary LR Chapel. Services entrusted …
Mollie (Martin) Wiseman

MOLLIE (MARTIN) WISEMAN died peacefully on Feb. 9, 2016 at the age of 92. She was born Nov. 6, 1923 in Mabelvale, Ark. to Leon and Margaret (Thompson) Martin. She …
Larry Joe Wohner

Larry Joe Wohner, 59, of Chidester, Ark. went to be with the Lord Friday, March 18, 2016. He was born Sept. 28, 1956 in Little Rock, Ark. to Goldes and …

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