Obituaries

Obituaries for December 20, 2017

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    Sara Jane Acuff

    Sara Jane Acuff, 52, of Springdale passed away Monday, December 18, 2017 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was born January 14, 1965 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Charles …

  • Barbara E. Adams

    Barbara E. Adams, age 91, of Hattieville, Arkansas, died Monday, December 18, 2017. Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday, December 22, 2017 at Harris Chapel. Burial: Adams Cemetery in Lanty by Harris …

  • Marian Janette Allard

    Marian Janette Allard, 90, of Hackett died December 18, 2017. A graveside service to be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Fort Smith National Cemetery under the …

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    Gene Allison

    Gene Allison, 84, of Sylvania, Arkansas went to be with the Lord December 19, 2017. He was a retired dairy farmer, a business manager for the Labor Union Local 1282, …

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    Roy Thomas Beard Jr

    Roy Beard, Junior, born the son of Roy Beard, Senior, and Lilac Gaston Beard, April 2, 1923, died on December 16, 2017. He will be reunited with his wife of …

  • Shirley Ann Bobo

    Funeral for Shirley Bobo, 2 p.m. Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Columbus Baptist Church, Columbus, Ark. with Bro. James Stewart officiating. Burial Columbus Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, …

  • Timothy Allan Boleman

    Timothy Allan Boleman of Rogers passed away on December 15, 2017. He was born on May 28, 1957 in Providence, RI to the late Thomas F. and Marion Elizabeth Boleman. …

  • Michael N Border

    Michael N. Border, 62, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away at his home on November 27, 2017 in Fayetteville. He was born on November 10, 1955 in Hawthorne, California to Helen …

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    Mildred Morehead Brown

    Mildred Holiman Morehead Brown, 95, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017, at Saline Memorial Hospice House in Bryant, Arkansas, surrounded by family. She was born in …

  • Chestene Croy Bruce

    Chestene Croy Bruce, 80, of Redfield, Arkansas died Tuesday. Survivors: sons, Steven, Robert, Charles; daughter, Myra; brother, Ronald (Wilma); four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday, Orion Missionary Baptist …

  • Howard F Bryan

    Howard F Bryan, 91, of Benton died December 18, 2017. He was born on February 27, 1926 in Redfield, AR to Wallace and Rose Ausburn Bryan. He was preceded in …

  • Geraldine "Jane" Ivy Buchanan-Burns

    Geraldine "Jane" Ivy Buchanan-Burns, 93, of Toad Suck, Ark., went to be with the Lord Monday, December 18, 2017. She was born December 2, 1924, in Jonesboro, Ark. to the …

  • Wilma Faye Caldwell

    Wilma Caldwell, 76, Russellville, died Tuesday. Visitation: Thursday morning from 8:30 a.m., until service time. Funeral service: 9 a.m., Thursday Shinn Chapel. Burial: 3 p.m., Thursday in Piggott Cemetery and …

  • Timothy Boone Callaway

    Timothy Boone "Bo" Callaway, 38, of North Little Rock, formally of Crossett, died December 18, 2017. Son of Steve and Beth Callaway. Visitation held 4-6 p.m. Tuesday at Jones Funeral …

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    Sarah Carolyn Caver

    Sarah Carolyn Caver, age 81, of Bismarck, Ark. passed from this earth peacefully on December 18, 2017, She was a devoted sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, friend, and member of the …

  • Ralph Cloyd

    Ralph Cloyd, 96, of Siloam Springs died December 18, 2017 at his home. He was born May 5, 1921 at Mud Camp, Kentucky to Charles Taylor Cloyd and Ina Floe …

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    Mildred Jackson Cobb

    Mildred Jackson Cobb, 103, formerly of Little Rock, died peacefully Tuesday December 5, 2017 at Country Gardens Assisted Living facility in Duluth, Ga. She was born in Lonoke, Ark., February …

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    Wallace Allen Combee

    Wallace Allen Combee, 46, of Little Rock, passed away December 17, 2017. He is survived by his mother, Tina Powell, son, Brandon, daughter, Tabatha and grandmother, Margie Combee, all of …

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    Travis Michael Coulter

    Travis Michael Coulter, 41, of Little Rock Arkansas, passed away December 15, 2017. He was the son of Wayman Coulter, deceased, and is survived by his mother, Tracy Schroepfer, his …

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    James Arold Crowder

    James Arold Crowder, 78, of Belton passed away on Monday, December 18, 2017 in Belton. A graveside service will take place at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Ferndale, Arkansas on Sunday, …

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    Oliva Davis

    Olivia Davis, 93, of Little Rock, Ark. departed this life December 15. She was preceded in death by her husbands: Napoleon Allen and Thomas Davis. She leaves to cherish her …

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    Willie Joe Davis

    Reverend WILLIE "JOE" DAVIS. Family Hour/Musical: Friday, 6- 8 p.m., both at Antioch Full Gospel Baptist Church, 3824 Antioch Blvd., Little Rock, Apostle L. E. Braggs, officiating. Home going: Saturday, …

  • Karen Drake

    Karen Drake, 61, of Rogers passed away December 15, 2017. She was born September 16, 1956 in Emporia, Kansas to Calvin and Marilyn Beitz. She is survived by two sons, …

  • Gary Stephen Elliott

    Gary Stephen Elliott, 56, of Thousand Oaks, Calif., passed away at his home October 31, 2017 surrounded by family. His death ended an 8.5 year journey against the odds, following …

  • Lela Mae English

    Lela English, 95, of Clarksville, died Monday, December 18 at Johnson County Health in Clarksville. Funeral will be at 10 a.m., December 22, at Lee's Chapel Assembly of God. Burial …

  • Logan Anthony Gallagher III

    Logan Anthony Gallagher III, 70, of Marshall died Dec. 4th. Logan was a Vietnam War Veteran of the US Army. Survivors: wife, Angela, children, Logan IV, Amber, Kasie & Lacy, …

  • Lynn Edward Grafe

    Lynn Grafe, 60, Alexander, died Monday. Church services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 2 p.m. on Thursday at Avilla Zion Lutheran Church. Visitation will be 1 p.m. till 2 …

  • Marvin Gwin

    Marvin Gwin, 79, of North Little Rock died November 8, 2017. He is survived by his wife Rita Gwin; sons Marvin Gwin and Michael Gwin and sister Martha Gwin. Military …

  • Taylor Marie Handley

    Taylor Marie Handley of Little Rock, departed this life December 5, 2017. She leaves to cherish her memory: parents, Bryan Williams and Candice Handley. Graveside: Friday, 10 a.m. at Arkansas …

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    William David Hardin

    William David Hardin, 62, passed away on December 18, 2017 at his mother and stepfather's home lovingly surrounded by family and friends. He fought a brief and courageous battle with …

  • Tommie Lois Coats Harper

    Tommie Lois Coats Harper, 74, of Carlisle, passed away December 19, 2017 at Chambers Nursing Home in Carlisle. Tommie was a retired receptionist for the State of Arkansas, a member …

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    Lakesha Harris

    Lakesha Harris, 40 of Little Rock passed December 15, 2017. Loving memories left to children: Brent, Bria, Brekiya, Lynette, and Tasha, siblings: Nicholas Laster, Shermica King, and Consuella Henderson, special …

  • Harold Preston Henderson

    Harold Preston Henderson, 87, died Sunday. Survivors: spouse, Mary Brady Bryant Henderson, two step-children, several step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other relatives. Visitation: 10-11 a.m. Thursday, Funeral: 11 a.m. Thursday both at …

  • Sherry Dawn Herron

    Sherry Dawn Herron, 58, of Glenwood passed away on December 16. She was born January 7,1959 in Hot Springs Arkansas to the late Robert Arndt and Eloise Sorrels-Free. She is …

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    Fumiko Hill

    Fumiko "Hume" Hill, 83, of Jacksonville, Ark. passed December 16, 2017. Loving memories left to husband: Charles Hill, children: Shurette, Winslow (Aneshia), Terry, Delonda, Dewayne (Maribel), David, and Sarah Hill, …

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    Joyce Ann Howard

    Joyce Ann Howard, 81, of Little Rock, passed away December 18, 2017 with her family at her side. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Albert and Gertrude Coffin Harrison, she retired …

  • Nadean Humphreys

    Nadean Humphreys, 92, of Newport departed this life Tuesday, December 19, 2017. She was born September 9, 1925 to Barney and Ollie (Woodman) McCoy and was a member of Cherokee …

  • Glen Jackson

    Glen Jackson, 76, of Sherwood, Ark. passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family December 18, 2017 after a long battle with vascular dementia, He was born December 26, …

  • Margie I. Johnson

    Margie I. Johnson, 93, of Crossett died December 17, 2017. Services will be Dec. 20, 2017 at 2 p.m. with visitation starting at 1 p.m., North Crossett First Freewill Baptist …

  • Maxine Sellers Kelley

    Maxine Sellers Kelley, 92, passed away December 18, 2017. Survivors include daughter, Joyce (Vernon) Inman of Culleoka; son, Carl Don (Debra) Kelley; brother, Marion Sellers, Jr.; five grandchildren and six …

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    Terry W. Kuykendall

    Terry W. Kuykendall, Doctor of Optometry, age 70, of Benton passed away December 19, 2017. Born June 27, 1947 in Little Rock, he was the son of Ralph Kuykendall and …

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    Landreth Leo Loyd

    Landreth Leo Loyd, devoted, faithful Christian, loving husband, wonderful dad, and greatest granddaddy and Paw, went into the arms of Jesus December 17, 2017 at home surrounded by family. He …

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    Phyllis Lynn Malone

    Phyllis Lynn Malone "Phyl Whyl",47, departed life on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 in Navarre, Florida with her family by her side. Phyllis leaves to mourn her passing; husband, Jerry Malone; …

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    Ricky McCann

    Ricky McCann, 52, of Sherwood, Ark. passed December 15, 2017. Loving memories left to wife: Robyn McCann, children: Tyler Allman, Anna Hagar (Dakota), Jason Wilson, Tony Russell, Christopher Quarry, and …

  • Corey McClain

    Corey McClain, age 39, of Warren, Ark. died Monday, December 18th at his home. Graveside services 10 a.m. Thursday, December 21st at Oakland Cemetery by Frazer's Funeral Home. Visitation: 6 …

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    Frances Jo Munson

    Frances Jo Munson, age 89, of Fayetteville, died Wednesday, December 6, 2017. She was born August 12, 1928 in Sonora, Texas, the daughter of Joe and Julia Risinger Lancaster. She …

  • William Newman

    William "Bill" Newman, 92 of Damascus, passed on December 18. 2017. Visitation is Wednesday, December 20, 2017 between 6-8 p.m. at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Ark. Funeral is 1 …

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    Leola Mae Norman

    Elder Leola P. Norman, a veteran educator of 40 years passed away on December 14, 2017. She taught at Parkview and Hall High, retiring in 1995. During her teaching career, …

  • Laura Jane Olinger

    Laura Jane Olinger, 92 of Little Rock, Arkansas went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, December 19, 2017. She was born on September 29, 1925, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is …

  • Bobby Patton

    A graveside service for Bobby Patton, 83, of Searcy is 1 p.m., Wednesday, Central Cemetery, Lexa. Survivors: wife, four daughters, five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, other family and friends. Service directed …

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    Lila R. Pettyjohn

    Lila (Wright) Pettyjohn, 98, of Springdale, Arkansas, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, December 16, 2017 in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born on March 12, 1919 in Logan County, …

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    John Vernon Purvis

    John Vernon Purvis, 94, of Mayflower, passed away December 17, 2017. He was born January 25, 1923 in Throckmorton, Texas to John M. and Alma O. Gilbert Purvis. He grew …

  • Donald Henry Pyatt

    Donald Henry Pyatt, 72, of Russellville, died Sunday, December 17, 2017. Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Russellville. …

  • Kathryn Reynolds McMurry Reaves

    Kathryn Reynolds McMurry Reaves, age 99, of Warren, Ark., died Monday, December 18. Funeral service 1:30 p.m. Thursday, December 21, at Frazer's Chapel. Visitation 12:30 p.m. until service time Thursday, …

  • Darlene Gail Remington

    Darlene Gail Remington, 55, of Tulsa died December 14, 2017. Survivors: Toney Remington, Anthony Remington, Angelttia Flatt, Wanda Napier, Dale Napier, Elania Chirnside, Becky Missledine, seven grandchildren. Funeral Friday, December …

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    Martha Ann Roland

    Martha Ann Roland, 71, of Beebe went to be with the Lord December 18, 2017. She was born in Enola, Arkansas on April 16, 1946 to the late James (Jim) …

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    Jarrod Dwaine Rose

    Jarrod Dwaine Rose, age 35, of Dallas, Texas, formerly of Hermitage, Ark. passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. He was a kind and loyal …

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    Walter Osco Ruple

    Walter Osco Ruple, 92, of Sherwood died Sunday, December 17, 2017 at the home he built for his family, due to complications from Alzheimer's.He was born November 15, 1925 in …

  • Maxine Smith

    Maxine Frances Wood Smith, age 91, of Bigelow, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, December 21, at Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Conway. …

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    James Robert Steiner

    James Robert Steiner was born June 28, 1944, in Smith Center, Kansas, at the hospital now known as Ingleboro Mansion, to John Maurice Steiner and Anastasia (Curry) Steiner. Jim had …

  • William Russell Stribling

    William R. "$Bill" Stribling was born December 15, 1947, at Atlanta, Georgia, the only child of Sam and Ethel C. "Snookie" Stribling. He died December 15, 2017, at the VA …

  • Billy Mark Swan

    Billy Mark Swan, 59, of Hamburg, died Sunday, December 17, 2017. Funeral service: 10 a.m., Thursday, Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Carlock Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Wednesday at …

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    Monya Litton Thomas

    Monya Litton Thomas, 78, of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017. Funeral Service will be held Thursday, 10 a.m. December 21, 2017 at Sylvan Hills First Baptist Church, …

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    Mark Thompson

    Mark Adrian Thompson, age 63, of Benton, unexpectedly went to be with his Lord on Sunday, December 17, 2017. He was born April 16, 1954 in Longview, Texas. Mark was …

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    Thornton Tippett

    Thornton Tippett 67, of Little Rock went to be with the Lord on December 17, 2017. He was born on February 28, 1950, to the late Leroy and Ella Tippett. …

  • Oscar Valdez

    Oscar Valdez, 96, of Bella Vista, Arkansas died December 16, 2017. He was born on August 11, 1921 in Port Neches, Texas to Bernardino Valdez and Margarita Valdez. Visitation will …

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    Josef Albert Villiger

    JOSEF ALBERT VILLIGER of North Little Rock peacefully passed away Dec. 15, 2017 at the age of 90. He was born on April 10, 1927 in Rothenburg, Switzerland to Josef …

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    Daryl R Vines

    Daryl R Vines, age 81, a resident of Farmington, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017 at Willard Walker Hospice House in Fayetteville. He was born December 25, 1935 in Greenland, …

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    Carroll Jay Williams

    Carroll Jay Williams, age 71, of Benton, passed away on December 19, 2017. He was born on May 23, 1946. A celebration of life will be held at Dial and …

  • Thumbnail of Nolan Eugene "Gene" Williams

    Nolan Eugene "Gene" Williams

    Nolan Eugene "Gene" Williams, Ph.D., of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2017, at Butterfield Trail Village. He was born August 2, 1923, in Buckeye, Madison County, Arkansas, …

  • Ronnie Williford

    Ronnie Williford was born June 25, 1961 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Aretha Hill and George Williford both preceded him in death. He departed this life on December 15, 2017. …

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    Isaac "Ike" Wood

    Isaac "Ike" Caroll Wood, 75, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away Thursday evening, December 14, 2017. He was born September 16, 1942, to the late Isaac H. and Dolly Manord …

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