Obituaries

Obituaries for June 25, 2017

Fred Lawrence Adair

Fred Lawrence Adair age 93, a former resident of Williamsburg, Va., died Thursday morning May 18, 2017 in Alexandria, Va. Mr. Adair was born in Bigelow, Ark., on Aug. 20, …
Michael John Adams

Michael Adams passed away on June 22, 2017. He was born to Francis and the late, Betty Adams in Colorado Springs, Colo., on March 26, 1965. A memorial visitation will …
Alma Dean Allen

ALMA "DEAN" ALLEN quietly passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017, surrounded by her children. Dean was born June 13, 1931 in Olar, S.C., to the late Melvin and Willidene Hogan. …
Chance Armstrong

Chance Armstrong, age 18, of Benton; passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017. He was born Dec. 30, 1998 in Benton, Ark. Chance was a member of the Family Life Church …
Freda Mae Jackson Ashley

Freda Mae Jackson Ashley, 81, of Bismarck, Ark., passed away June 22, 2017. Born Nov. 25, 1935 Council Hill, Okla. Funeral Service Monday, June 26, 11 a.m. at Bismarck Missionary …
Ruth Elaine Baldock

RUTH ELAINE BALDOCK, 90, of Maumelle died June 19, 2017. She was born in Covington, La., to W.F. and Augusta Edwards Oalmann Sr. The family will receive family and friends …
Ronnie Bishop

Heaven gained another GREAT COWBOY. Ronnie Bishop, age 72, of Gravette, Ark., took his final ride on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. At the time of his passing he was surrounded …
Eugene Brannon

The Reverend EUGENE BRANNON was born on Feb. 7, 1938 to the late John Henry Brannon and Arphelar Page Brannon in Elba, Coffee County, Ala. The Reverend Brannon joined Macedonia …
Kaiden Lamar Brown

BABY KAIDEN LAMAR BROWN, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life June 20, 2017. He leaves to cherish her memory: Parents Timothy Petterson and Stephanie Brown Graveside: Wednesday June 28, …
Mardell Brown-Jones

Mardell Brown-Jones, affectionately known as "Jackie", born Dec. 17, 1944 in Pine Bluff, Ark., and graduated from Southeast High School. Jackie passed away June 17 in Oakland, Calif. where she …
Patrick Phillip Buffington

Patrick Phillip Buffington, 75, of Benton, Ark., passed away June 23, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born Oct. 3, 1941 in Bauxite, Ark. He was loved and will …
Gerald "Pete" Burks

GERALD W. "PETE" BURKS, age 71, of Little Rock, passed away June 20, 2017. He was born June 12, 1946 to the late George W. and Selma Burks. He was …
Nancy Canaday

Nancy Irene Wood Canaday of Alexander, passed away on June 22, 2017. She was born to Charles and Patsy Wood in Dierks, Ark., Feb. 1, 1952. A memorial visitation will …
Jerry Paul Carr

JERRY PAUL CARR, 68, of Little Rock, also known as Papa Jerry, passed away on June 22, 2017. He was born Aug. 28, 1948 in Russellville to Robert and Lucy …
Patrick Wayne Childers

Patrick Wayne Childers, 41 of Bella Vista, Ark. passed away Monday, June 19, 2017 in his home. He was born Dec. 11, 1975 in Mobile, Ala., to Terry G. Childers …
Hazel R. Cole

Hazel R. Cole, 90, passed away June 23, 2017. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday. Services 10 Tuesday, Grace Baptist Church …
Reubin C. Comer Jr.

REUBIN C. COMER JR., owner of Arkansas Air Conditioning and Heating, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 22, 2017. He was 86 years of age. …
Tommy Lane Cooper

Tommy Lane Cooper, 83, of Lowell, passed away Wednesday, June 21, at Circle of life Hospice in Springdale after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born Aug. …
Ruth Louise Cornelison

Ruth Louise Cornelison, 80, of Springdale, passed away June 23, 2017 in Springdale. She was born March 16, 1937 in Kingston, Ark., to Walter and Weltha (White) Johnson. Ruth was …
Cathryn A. Dalrymple

Cathryn A. Dalrymple, age 64, a resident of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017. She was born July 26, 1952 in Pasadena, Texas, the daughter of Lowell and Clara …
Earl Davis Jr.

EARL DAVIS JR., of Little Rock, departed this life June 21, 2017. Survived by children; Denise Davis, Aumetruis Davis Nicely (Adrian), Ali Boyd (Tywanda), Sandra Davis Miller (Donte), Kara Davis, …
Braxton Lavert Donley

BRAXTON LAVERT DONLEY, of LR, Ark., departed this life June 21, 2017. He leaves to cherish his memory: Parents Brian and Teia Donley. Graveside: Tuesday June 27, 11 a.m. at …
Jamie Don Farmer

Jamie Don Farmer, 62, of Springdale, died Wednesday, June 21, 2017. He was born Nov. 19, 1954 in Sikeston, Mo., to Theron Joe and Tempy Jene Thomas Farmer. Jamie enjoyed …
John David Farmer

MR. JOHN DAVID FARMER, 66, of Little Rock passed away at the Little Rock VA Hospital on Monday, June 19, 2017. He was born on Dec. 1, 1950 to the …
Laura Jean Flanagan

Laura Jean Flanagan, age 54, of Benton passed away Thursday June 22, 2017. She was born Jan. 29, 1963 in Little Rock. Laura was preceded in death by her parents, …
Jean Fleming

JEAN FLEMING passed away peacefully on June 22, 2017. Jean was born Frances jean Wood on Aug. 24, 1923 in Springdale, Ark., the youngest of six children. After attending Springdale …
Caylon Layshawn Grider

CATLON LAYSHAWN GRIDER,24, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life June 22, 2017. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Loretta Hayman. He leaves to cherish his memory: Parents: …
Judy Allen Hahn Haley

Judy Allen Hahn Haley, 71, of Jefferson, died Friday, June 23, 2017. She was born Dec. 12, 1945 in Charlotte, N.C., daughter of Charles Glenn Hahn and Beulah Odessa Burleson …
Donald Roots Hall

Donald Roots Hall, BA, MA, PhD, born June 20, 1930, Little Rock, Ark., passed away on April 30, 2017, son of Walter Graham Hall and Emily Roots Hall of Little …
Eugene Oliver Hart

Eugene Oliver Hart, 95 died June 15, in Mountain Home. He was born Feb. 20, 1922, in Johnston City, Ill, and was a WWII Army veteran. Survivors include: daughter, Sharon …
Roy Heifner Sr.

ROY HEIFNER SR., 96, of College Station died June 20, 2017. Survivors: Richard, Roy Jr., Teresa, Flossie, and Lilly; 31 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; 27 great-great-grandchildren; and sisters, Mamie and Pat. …
William Harold Henry

William "Harold" Henry, 56, of Benton died Wednesday, June 21, 2017. He was born June 5, 1961 in Little Rock. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 27, 2017 in …
Denious Houston

Denious Houston, 70, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life June 12, 2017. Service: Monday June 26, 2017 11:30 a.m. at Robinson Mortuary Little Rock. Pastor Browning and Min. Tappins, …
Dorothy Huckabee

Dorothy Huckabee, age 64, of McCrory, died June 22, 2017. Survivors: husband Edward Huckabee, father, three sons, one daughter, two brothers, four sisters, nine grandchildren. Services: Sunday June 25, 2 …
Norma Jane Hutson

Norma Jane Hutson, 91, resident of Fairfield Bay, Ark., since 1990, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Norma was born on Dec. 18, 1925 in Atwood, Colo., to Orin …
Udo H. Jansen

Udo H. Jansen was born to the late Wilhelm and Gerda Jansen, April 9, 1927 in Little Rock, Ark. He passed away June 17, 2017. He grew up in North …
Kenneth Lawrence II

KENNETH "KJ" LAWRENCE II, 36, of North Little Rock, transitioned on June 19, 2017. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kentarious K. Warrick-Lawrence; father, Kenneth Lawrence I; grandfather, …
Billy Alton Love

BILL LOVE, 83, of Mabelvale passed away June 22, 2017. Survivors: wife, Geraldine; children: Tom, Mike, Randy, Holly, Doris, Valorie, Anna, Tina, and Lisa; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and sisters, …
James Doyle Marshall

James Doyle Marshall, 78, of Blue Mountain died June 20, 2017. Visitation 2-4 p.m. Sunday, June 25, 2017 at the funeral home. Funeral service at 2 p.m. Monday, June 26, …
Leater McFadden

LESTER "LES" MCFADDEN, 78 of Jacksonville, Ark., went home to be with the Lord on June 19, 2017. He was preceded in death by son, Larry Gary. He leaves to …
Jessie McFarland Sr.

Jessie McFarland Sr., 87, of NLR, Ark., departed this life June 20, 2017. He was preceded in death by: sister, Mattie Mae Wilson; mother, Anna Laura Warren; father, Jet Marley. …
Anna Florence McGinnis

Anna Florence McGinnis, 67, of Springdale, died Thursday, June 23, 2017 at her home. She was born Feb. 13, 1950 in Nob Hill to Eulis Orin and Ethel Christine Bilderback …
Rebecca Lynn Melder

Rebecca Lynn Melder, 62, of Cabot died Sunday, June 18, 2017. She was born April 20, 1955 in Little Rock to the late Woodrow and Glenna Chandler Garner. Mrs. Melder …
Frank Mitchell

FRANK "MICKEY" SIMMONS was born on Oct. 30, 1948. He was preceded in death by his mother Golda Porterfield Simmons and his father, Frank A. Simmons and one grandson, Justin …
Joyce Marie Mosley

Joyce Marie Mosley passed through St. Peters gates on April 28th, 2017. Born to Sally and Ted Herman on April 3, 1931. She will be missed by many folks… furry …
Billy Faye Murphy

Billy Faye Murphy, 76, of Hamburg, died Friday, June 23, 2017. Funeral service: 2 p.m., Monday, Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Dailey Cemetery. Visitation: 5-7 p.m., Sunday at …
John Thomas Nimmer Sr.

JOHN NIMMER SR., 72 of Little Rock, Ark., passed June 22, 2017, Survivors: children, Lanette Nimmer, John Nimmer Jr., Quentin Nimmer and Cici Price; 10 grandchildren and a host of …
Marise Morton Paladino

A memorial service for Marise Morton Paladino, who passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017 will be 2 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church in Hot Springs with Pastor John McCallum …
Thelma A. Paul

THELMA PAUL, 97, of North Little Rock, passed away on June 22, 2017. She was born Dec. 22, 1919 in Decatur, Ala., to W.L. and Hetha (Price) McCulloch. She was …
Wilma Phillips

Wilma Phillips, 62, of Paris died June 22, 2017. Visitation is 5-7 p.m., Monday, June 26 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris. Funeral is 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 27 …
Jacqueline Dianne Pittman

Jacqueline Dianne Pittman, 67, earned her angel wings with her family by her side on June 23, 2017. A celebration of life will be at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home …
Brenda Faye Powers

BRENDA FAYE POWERS, 61, of Sherwood, Ark., passed away on June 19, 2017. She was born on April 16, 1956 to Layton and Opal Williams. She is preceded in death …
Brandon Paul Provence

Brandon Paul Provence, 33, of Springdale passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017 at his home. He was born Oct. 9, 1983 in Springdale to the late Donald Larry Provence and …
Charles Wayne Rankin

Charles Wayne Rankin, 45, of Winslow passed away June 22, 2017 in Fayetteville. He was born April 25, 1972 in Fayetteville to Charles Ray and Betty Taylor Rankin. Charles loved …
Dale Franklin Ratliff III

Dale Franklin Ratliff III, 56, Aug. 22, 1960 to June 20, 2017 Conway, Ark. Son of Carol Elizabeth Ratliff and late Dale Franklin Ratliff Jr. Preceded in death by father, …
Ruth Jean Rogers

Ruth Jean Rogers, 84 of Bethany, Okla., formerly of Springdale passed away June 19, 2017 in Oklahoma City, Okla. She was born Feb. 1, 1933 in Lowes Creek, Ark., to …
Gracie Mae Ross

MRS. GRACIE ROSS, age 94, of Little Rock died peacefully in her sleep on June 15, 2017 at home. She was born on April 15, 1923, in Lonoke, Ark., the …
Raymond F. "Ray" Ruelle

Raymond F. "Ray" Ruelle, age 70, of Herbine passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017 in Little Rock, Ark. A memorial service will be 10 a.m., Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church …
Rebekah "Becky" Seaton

Rebekah "Becky" Lynn Seaton, 66, of Fayetteville died June 15, 2017 at Circle of Life Hospice. She was born in Camden, Ark., and graduated from Fairview High School in Camden. …
Otto Seay

OTTO L. SEAY, 84, of North Little Rock passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017. He was born Feb. 25, 1933 in Drumright, Okla., to Emerial and Marnie Seay. He is …
Gary Don Edward Shelby

Early Wednesday morning June 21, 2017, Gary Don Edward Shelby, a 77 year old native of Fort Smith died. He graduated high school when it was just called Fort Smith …
Fannie B. Shirley

FANNIE B. SHIRLEY, 77, of Jacksonville, closed her eyes for the final time June 23, 2017. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Paul Conrad; parents, Buster …
Freda Mae Sims

Freda Mae Sims, age 88, passed away in Bentonville on June 22, 2017. She was born May 1, 1929 in Eureka Springs, Ark., to Orba and Martha (Downs) Vanderpool. She …
Wesley Smith

Wesley Smith, age 87, of Monticello passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello. A Graveside Service will be at 1 p.m., Monday, June 26, …
Bobby Dale Snyder

Bobby Dale Snyder, 69, of Dewitt died June 21, 2017 at Dewitt City Hospital. Memorial service Sunday June 25, 2017 at 3 p.m. at McAdams Road Church in Dewitt. Services …
Keith James Steingrubey

Keith James Steingrubey, 47, of Huntsville, died June 22, 2017. Survivors: one son and daughter, Ryan James Steingrube and Kaitlyn Steingrubey both of Branson, Mo., and one sister, Sandy (Alan) …
Shelby Lavell Stokes

Shelby Lavell Stokes, 83, of Cabot passed away on Friday June 23, 2017. "PawPaw" was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church and an avid Arkansas Razorback and Oklahoma Thunder …
Eugenia Ann Sturgis

Eugenia Ann Sturgis, 71, of Kingsland died Friday June 23, 2017 at her home. Born Aug. 25, 1945 at Camden, she was a daughter of the late Henry Russell and …
Glenette Marie Tarrants

Glenette Marie (Pemberton) Tarrants, age 61, of Beebe went to be with The Lord Thursday, June 22, 2017. She was born Dec. 29, 1955 to Harold and Jean (Cordell) Pemberton. …
Paul K. Turner

Paul K. Turner, 86, of Conway passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017. He was born July 15, 1930 in Gumlog, Ark., to the late Ernest and Vossie Turner. Paul retired …
Shawn Dwayne Uptain

Shawn Dwayne Uptain, 39, of Gravel Ridge, passed away on June 23, 2017. He was born on April 9, 1978 in Little Rock to Sharon Gubanski and Billy Uptain. Shawn …
Pauline Walker

Graveside service for Mrs. Pauline Walker, age 97 of Hope, Ark., 10 a.m., on Monday, June 26, 2017 at Shover Springs Cemetery in Shover Springs. Bro. Charles Jones will officiate …
Harvie Dale Watson

Harvie Dale Watson, 69, of Bradford, died Thursday in Little Rock. Visitation is Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home. Funeral services are Monday at 2 p.m. at Powell …
Bob Gene Wells Sr.

BOB GENE WELLS SR., 84, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away on June 14, 2017 at home under Hospice Home Care. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold …

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