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Albert Mack Acklin Jr.

Albert Mack Acklin Jr. (Junior), 50 of Batesville died Fiday, April 28, 2017. Funeral services, Monday, May 1, 2017 at 10 a.m. at the Qualls Funeral Home Chapel in Cave …
Florence Adams Albright

FLORENCE ADAMS ALBRIGHT, 89, ended her long and glorious life on Earth Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Flo was born in Little Rock in 1927 to Berch and Florence Adams. Her …
Virginia Louise Andrew

Virginia Louise Whitham Andrew, 92, of Bella Vista, Ark., died April 27, 2017 at Circle of Life Hospice. She was born Feb. 2, 1925 to Erwin Whitham in Windsor, Conn. …
Walter Aronson

Walter Aronson Jr., 93, of Rogers, Ark., died Friday, April 28, 2017 at Circle of Life in Bentonville, Ark. He was born in Tower, Minn., on June 27, 1923 to …
Bobby Joe Bautts

Bobby Bautts, DDS, 86, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 in his hometown of Rogers, Ark. He was born on Oct. 11, 1930 in Rogers to Ed and Alpha …
Danny Been

Danny Been, 68, of Beebe, Ark., passed away April 28, 2017. He is survived by his wife Sharon; son Josh Been; daughters Misty Been, Sarra Petray (Jason), Erica Free (Jason); …
Erma M. Bennett

ERMA M. BENNETT, of Little Rock, passed away April 28, 2017, at the age of 87. She is survived by six sons, Ronnie Woodall, Thomas Woodall, David Steed Woodall, Steven …
Mary Elizabeth Bish

MARY ELIZABETH PENWELL BISH, age 82, of Little Rock, died Friday, April 21st, 2017 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Sept. 7, 1934 to Dennis Penwell …
Ronnie Gene Bradford

Ronnie Gene Bradford, 67, of Bee Branch, Ark., was born Oct. 12, 1949 to the late Ancil and Billie (Graddy) Bradford in Morganton, Ark., and passed from this life on …
Michael B. Brooks

Michael B. Brooks was born March 20, 1951 and passed away April 28, 2017. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Hiram and Rita Brooks. He was born in …
Janice Buckner

Janice Buckner, 70, of Mountain Home, Ark., passed away April 28, 2017. Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services (870) 425-6978.
William Bumpus

William Bumpus, 92, died Wednesday. He was preceded in death by wife Ruth and son Claude. Survivors are daughter Frances Vaseur (Johnny), five grandchildren and13 great-grandchildren. Funeral is 11 a.m. …
James Walter Burrel

James Walter Burrel, 91, born in Winnfield, La., on Sept. 29, 1925. Wake service May 2, 2017 6-8 p.m., service May 3, 2017, 2 p.m. at Regency Funeral Home Chapel. …
Mike Cook

Mike Cook, 62, of Alexander, passed away on April 14, 2017. He leaves his loving wife of 37 years and two sons, four siblings, and numerous family and friends. The …
AnnaRose Cowsert

ANNAROSE COWSERT, 91, passed away on April 26 in North Little Rock, Ark. Born in Little Rock on June 25, 1925 to parents Alex and Annie Katewitz, AnnaRose graduated Little …
Edna Marie Crouch

Edna Marie Loftis Crouch was born Feb. 23, 1912 in Maynard, Ark., to Sarah Louella Jones Loftis and Dr. John Riley Loftis. She died on April 25, 2017 in Springdale, …
Roger Dale Cypert Sr.

ROGER DALE CYPERT SR. of Sherwood received his heavenly reward on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Dale was born Aug. 17, 1943 to the late Mr. Carl and Mrs. Erma (Tullos) …
Sara Crawford DeMotte

SARA CRAWFORD DEMOTTE, 88, died Thursday, April 27, 2017. She was born on Oct. 28, 1928 to Edward Virgil and May Blackmon Crawford in Montgomery, Ala. Following graduation from Huntingdon …
Daniel Donalson

Daniel Donalson, age 84 of Rogers, passed away April 28, 2017. Daniel was born March 14, 1933 in Grand Rapids, Mich., to parents Howard and Bernice Donalson. He was united …
Lillie Marie Duncan

Lillie Marie (Turner) Duncan, 66, of Batesville, died Friday. Survivors: daughter, Tanya Burleson of Providence; three sisters, Charlene Anderson, Judy Ann Miller, and Brenda Joyce Fry; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; …
Palmer Eiland

Palmer Eiland departed this earth on April 10, 2017. He was born Oct. 21, 1941 to B. B .and Doris Eiland, in Shreveport, La. He is survived by his sister …
Ryan Lee Elkins

Ryan Lee Elkins, 33, of Springdale, Ark., was born Dec. 27, 1983 in Clarksville, Ark., and passed away April 25, 2017 in Springdale, Ark., at the age of 33. He …
Mary Louise Ewing

Mary Louise Ewing, Age 67, Mary Louise lived her life with a song and a smile. Growing up in Marshfield, Wis., with four brothers and a sister, she loved reading …
Roy Ewton

Roy Ewton, 57, of Dover died Thursday. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, at Hudson Cemetery and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation: Monday …
Fred Harry Faas, M.D.

FRED H. FAAS, M.D., 78, of Little Rock, Ark., went home to be with the Lord on April 27, 2017. He was surrounded by his wife and daughters during his …
Lawrence G. Faison

LAWRENCE G. FAISON left this world on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. He was a veteran, a playwright and an ordained minister in the C.M.E. Church. Survivors include Peter G. and …
William Mayes Flanagan

William Mayes Flanagan, 73, died Thursday, April 20, 2017, at Washington Regional Medical Center, Fayetteville, Ark. He was born on Oct. 21, 1943, in City Hospital, Fayetteville, to Edna Ruth …
Shirley Anne Garnett

Shirley Anne Garnett born on Oct. 30, 1937 to Douglas & Doris Hardy of Burlinton, Vermont passed away April 8, 2017; leaving behind sisters, Mary of Burlington, Vermont & Joyce …
Louise J. Gatrell

LOUISE J. GATRELL of Little Rock passed away at her home in Austin on April 26, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Charles Gatrell, sister, Linda …
Johnny Edward Gazo

Johnny Edward Gazo, 92, of Bigelow, passed away Friday April 28, 2017. He was born Nov. 27, 1924 in Meadowlands, Minn., to the late Joe and Pauline Gazo. Johnny was …
John Roland Gillam Sr.

JOHN ROLAND GILLAM SR., 97, of Little Rock, Ark., was born on June 27, 1919 to the late John W. and Louise Wicker Gillam. He joined St. Bartholomew Catholic Church …
Karen Cole Goodman

Karen Goodman, 74, Flippin, Ark., died April 26, 2017. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tues. May 2, 2017 in the Bringman Clark Funeral Home in Upper …
James Fredrick Groce Jr.

James Fredrick Groce Jr., 68, of Mountain Home, Ark., passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Daniel Groce of the …
Rita Ann Rocconi Gronwald

Rita Gronwald, 70, of Jefferson, died Thursday. Survivors: sons, Joseph Edward and Jason Gronwald; daughter, Tina McDaniel; sisters, Veronica Studards and Gwen Hicks; brothers, Charles and Joseph Rocconi; 11 granddaughters …
Ronald "Ronnie" Lee Harp

Ronald "Ronnie" Lee Harp, 70, of Springdale passed away, Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale. He was born Oct. 11, 1946 in Fayetteville, Ark., to Harlen …
Della Joyce Harris

Della Joyce Harris, 78, of Benton passed away on April 26, 2017 with her family by her side. Celebration of life will be Monday, May 1, 2017 at 11 a.m. …
Emmett Harris

Emmett Harris, 81, of Hot Springs, departed this life on April 19, 2017. Survived by children; Denise and Keven Harris, one brother, Albert Harris. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, …
James Harris Jr.

JAMES HARRIS JR., 63, of Little Rock, departed this life on April 23, 2017. Survived by wife, Sharon Harris, five children; James Harris Jr., Tinika Reeves, Drapper Montgomery, April Scales, …
Mary Beth Henderson

MARY BETH BRADLEY HENDERSON died Friday, April 21, 2017. She was born in Little Rock on Aug. 20, 1948. She was preceded in death by her parents, Judge Rolland A. …
Jimmie Ross Henington

Jimmie Ross Henington, 76, of Gravette, Ark., passed from this life April 20, 2017 in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born May 23, 1940 in Hartshorne, Okla., to William and Florence …
Gerry Stafford Holder

Gerry Stafford Holder, 87 of McCrory died Friday. Visitation 1 p.m. Monday with 2 p.m. funeral services following at Thompson-Wilson McCrory Funeral Home Chapel. Interment, Woodman Cemetery. Survivors, husband, Wayne, …
Bobby J. Hunter

BOBBY J. HUNTER, age 67, died on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bobby was a native of Malvern, Ark. He was fifth of nine children …
Nigel Jackson

NIGEL JACKSON, 17, of Little Rock, departed this life on April 26, 2017. Survived by parents, Harry Jackson, Jennifer Hutson, grandparents, Mildred Jackson, Annette Waits, John Hutson, seven brothers, five …
Nina Johnson

Nina Johnson, 75, Edgemont, Ark., passed away April 27, 2017. Born July 2, 1941, daughter of late Hugh and Lydia Haley Holstine. Survivors: husband Charles Randall Johnson, siblings William C. …
James Emmett Johnson

James Emmett Johnson, 68, of Rogers, formerly of Jacksonville, died Friday, April 28, 2017. Mr. Johnson was born June 29, 1948 in Memphis, Tenn., to the late Clarence Boyd Johnson …
Sharon Lee Kiilsgaard

SHARO LEE KIILSGAARD, 75, passed away on April 19, 2017. She was born Sept. 12, 1941 in Kellogg Idaho to Irene Nonini and John Wilford. Sharon married her husband Dane …
Regina Ann Laire

Regina Ann Laire, age 52, of Searcy, died Thursday, April 27, 2017 in Little Rock. Visitation is Monday from 6-8 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home. Funeral services are Tuesday at …
Ethel Lorraine Mayes

Ethel Lorraine Tefteller Mayes, age 72, of Bella Vista, after a lengthy battle with cancer, crossed over into of arms of Jesus on the morning of April 22, 2017 at …
Jo Ann McCool

JoAnn McCool, 71 of Bentonville, died Thursday, April 27 at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville. She was born May 6, 1945 at Seligman, Mo. to Jess Columbus Corn and …
Joel Garrett Melvin

JOEL GARRETT MELVIN, age 73, of Sherwood, Ark., entered into his heavenly home on April 19, 2017. Joel was born Jan. 8, 1944 in West Frankfort, Ill. to Carl Melvin …
Alma "Dean" Milholland

Alma "Dean" Milholland, 88, of El Paso, Ark., joined her husband in Heaven April 27, 2017. She was born Aug. 7, 1928 to Lewie and Laura Hodge in Hampton, Ark. …
Robert L. Moellers

ROBERT LEO "BOB" MOELLERS, age 83, born Feb. 16, 1934, reared in Fort Smith and long-time resident of Pine Bluff, died April 26, 2017 at Parkway Village, where he was …
Sue Shizuko Moring

Mrs. Sue Shizuko Moring, 86, of Jefferson, died April 21, 2017. She was the wife of Dr. Willis C Moring. She was born Shizuko Maeda, on April 14, 1931 in …
Thomas Nutt

Thomas Joseph Nutt, 89, Bigelow, died Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Funeral services: 10 a.m. Monday, May 1, at St. Boniface Catholic Church. Committal service: 2:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Cemetery …
James Franklin Patterson

James Franklin "Jim" Patterson, 73, of Fort Smith, Ark., passed away April 13, 2017, at Legacy Health and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Smith. He was born Jan. 17, 1944, in …
Dr. Richard Nels Pearson

Dr. Richard Nels Pearson, 81, of Bentonville, Ark., passed away peacefully, Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Rogers. He was born May 8, 1935 in Sheridan, Wyo., to …
Willie Dee Preyer

Deacon WILLIE DEE PREYER, 79, of North Little Rock, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2017. He was a retired, 24-year veteran of the Air Force, having served at many …
Beny Leon Pruitt

BENNY LEON PRUITT, 96, of Little Rock passed away in his home on Thursday, April 27, 2017. He was born Aug. 1, 1920 in Little Rock, Ark., to Charles and …
Marjorie Browne Raff

MAJORIE BROWNE RAFF, 79, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away peacefully on Friday, April 28, 2017 after a long battle with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. She is survived by her …
Reba Bradley Ratzlaff

Reba Bradley Ratzlaff, 91, died on Friday, April 28, 2017. Funeral services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Harris Chapel in Morrilton. Burial: Foster Cemetery near Scotland. Visitation: 6-8 …
Basil Tyrone Rodgers

Basil Tyrone Rodgers, age 50, of Dardanelle died Friday, April 28, 2017 at his home. Family conducted memorial services: 2 p.m., Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Pavilion #2 at Merritt …
Jerry Scoggins

Jerry L. Scoggins, 83, passed away in his sleep April 25, 2017, to join his late wife, Paula Cotten Scoggins. A true Arkansan, Jerry grew up in Whelen Springs, Ark., …
Reba Jean Shepard

Reba Jean Shepard, 79, of Bryant formerly of Malvern passed April 26, 2017. Visitation Sunday April 30, 2-4 p.m. Regency Funeral Home. Graveside services Monday May 1, 10 a.m. Rockport …
Larry Wayne Smith

LARRY WAYNE SMITH, 70, of Morrilton, won his 12 year battle with cancer and peacefully entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 28, 2017 …
Willade Smith

Willade Denise Evans Smith, of Ozark died Thursday. Survivors: husband; John, sons; Greg, James Aaron, daughters; Bonnie Cora, Mallissia, Tiffany, brother; Michael, sisters; Kim, Sherry, Alicia, Sharon, 18 grandchildren. Visitation …
Jerad Nicholas Smith

Jerad Nicholas Smith, 33, of Tok, Alaska, passed away at his home and went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 22, 2017. Jerad was born Oct. 6, 1983, …
Mildred A. Snider

MILDRED MCGRAW SNIDER, 91, was born to the late Waverly and Irene Watson on Jan. 17, 1926 and passed peacefully away on Thursday, April 27, 2017. She leaves a treasure …
Katherine Whittington Stepp

Katherine Laverne Whittington Stepp, 88, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017 at her home in Ada, Okla. Katherine was born March 9, 1929 to the late Hamp and Jewell Mitts …
Mike Tempelmeyer

Mike Tempelmeyer, 78, of West Fork passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017 in Fayetteville. He was born June 7, 1938 in Denison, Tex., the son of Melvin Ervin and Maudie …
Mike Tempelmeyer

Mike Tempelmeyer, 78, of West Fork passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017 in Fayetteville. He was born June 7, 1938 in Denison, Tex., the son of Melvin Ervin and Maudie …
Charles William Thomas

Charles William Thomas, 73, of Russellville, Ark., departed this life on April 25, 2017. Survived by children; Teresa (Keith) Holt, Laura (John) Dickan, Angela (Mike) Bishop, one brother, Glen Thomas, …
Ralph Tucker

Ralph Tucker, age 96, of Fayetteville passed away Wednesday April 26, 2017. He was born Feb. 14, 1921 in West Fork, Ark., to Everett and Elizabeth Mann Tucker. He was …
Srini Vason

Srini Vasan, M.D., 76, of El Dorado passed April 27, 2017. He is survived by his wife Diana Jucas, M.D.; daughter Alison Vasan, M.D.; son Ryan Vasan, M.D., and wife …
Danita Kay Vaughan

Danita Kay Vaughan, age 38, of Bentonville, Ark., went to be with the Lord, on April 27, 2017, in Joplin, Mo. She was born May 27, 1978, in Fayetteville, Ark., …
Carol Walls

Carol (Wiedower) Walls, 60, passed away Friday April 14, 2017. She was born in Kansas City, Mo., on Nov. 20, 1956. Carol enjoyed the Girl Scouts and traveled to Bolivia …
Verla Mae Wilbur

VERLA MAE WILBUR of Little Rock, passed away April 27, 2017. She was born in Cape Girardeau Mo., to Wilma (Hampton) and Clyde Statler on May 17, 1938. Verla is …
James Woolley

James Olen Woolley, 76 of Woodlawn, passed away, Thursday April 27, 2017. Born Nov. 11, 1940 at Star City, he was a son of the late Henry Olen Woolley and …
Marjorie Ann (Thompson) Yeatman

Marjorie Ann (Thompson) Yeatman, former long time resident of Springdale, Ark., passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family members on Thursday, April 27, 2017 in Alpharetta, Ga. She was …

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