Obituaries

Obituaries for April 2, 2017

Linda Louise Addie

Linda Louise Addie, 67, Benton died Friday March 31, 2017. She was born Oct. 31, 1949 in Benton. Survivors, daughters and son-in-law, Patressia (Jay) Strickland, Patience Addie, brothers, Kelly Wilson, …
Wesley Stephen "Wes" Alexander

WESLEY STEPHEN "WES" ALEXANDER, age 50, formerly of Little Rock, currently of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away March 15, 2017 at Vanderbilt Medical Center after sustaining injuries from an accident. He …
Doris Ann (Shipley) Allen

DORIS ANN (SHIPLEY) ALLEN, age 84, of North Little Rock, formerly of Jacksonville, Ark., passed away on March 29, 2017 at Lakewood Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born on Feb. …
James Malcolm Atherton

James Malcolm Atherton, 83, passed from this world into his new home on March 29, 2017 at 12:53 am. He is preceded in death by his mother, Francis Pauline Atherton …
Shalyn Marie Baswell

SHALYN MARIE BASWELL, age 32, of Sherwood, Ark., passed away unexpectedly on March 29, 2017. She was born in North Little Rock, Ark., to Shirley and Dale Baswell on Aug. …
Carolyn Arnold Batson

Carolyn Arnold Batson, age 83, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 1, 2017. She was born in Camden on April 1, 1934 to Robert Myron Arnold and …
Kerianne Marie Beasley

Kerianne Marie Beasley, 46, passed away March 28, 2017. Survivors include her son, Christopher Beasley, daughter, Felicia Beasley, both of Hot Springs Village, brother, David Donato of Denver, Colo., and …
Paul Wayne Beitler

Paul Wayne Beitler Jr., 67 of Cave City died Friday, March 31, 2017. Funeral services, Monday, April 3, 2017 at 10 a.m. at the Qualls Funeral Home Chapel in Cave …
George Carl Birk Jr.

George Carl Birk Jr., 90, of Springdale, died Saturday, March 25, 2017. He was born August 21, 1926 in Chicago, the son of George and Lela Birk. George served in …
Sue Dell Black

Sue Dell Black, 95, of Pine Bluff died Thursday, March 30, 2017. Born in Star City, Ark., June 7, 1921, a daughter of the late Earl Wayne and Myrtis Adams …
Mary Loudene Boyster

Ms. Loudene "Lucy" Boyster died Friday. Survived by one son, two daughters, her former husband; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Remmel-McCall Cemetery. …
William David Brown

William David Brown, age 73, of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017. He was born on April 3, 1943, in Shirleysburg, Pa., to William Roy and Evelyn Goshorn …
Maria Burdyshaw

Maria Burdyshaw, 88, passed March 30, 2017. Born in The Netherlands, Maria survived World War II, witnessing the Nazi occupation. She spoke at schools about naturalization wearing native costume. Visitation …
Joseph Lee Burns

JOSEPH LEE BURNS, 74, of Maumelle, went to be with the Lord and his wife, Mary, on March 29, 2017. Born in Blytheville, Ark., to Leon and Hazel Jo Rutledge …
Sharon Marie Byrd

Sharon Marie Byrd, 59 of Monticello passed away, Monday, March 27, 2017 at home. A Memorial Service will be 1 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2017 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel. Visitation will …
Louise Easterling Cagle

Louise Easterling Cagle, 90, of Texarkana, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 31, 2017. She was born Nov. 21, 1926, in Kingsland, Ark., to Joel Harrison …
Alexandria Carter

ALEXANDRIA CARTER, 25 of North Little Rock, passed March 30, 2017. Loving memories left to husband: Timothy Carter, children: Timia Carter, Tamyah Carter, step children: Tailynn Carter, Traiden Carter, and …
Edward J Cooper

Edward J. Cooper of Hope, Ark., passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017. He was born in Nevada County Feb. 11, 1937. He finished Prescott High School in 1954, and attended …
Agnes Bernice Corley

Agnes Bernice Corley, age 89, a resident of Prairie Grove, Ark., went to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 1, 2017 in West Fork, Ark. She was born May …
Charles Russell "Russ" Cowart Jr.

CHARLES RUSSELL "RUSS" COWART JR., 72, of North Little Rock died on March 28, 2017 from a heart attack. He was born on Jan. 15, 1945 in Atlanta, Ga. He …
Myrna Clara Douglass

MYRNA CLARA DOUGLASS, 82, of Little Rock, passed away March 28, 2017. Born in Little Rock to the late James and Mildred Arendt Murphy, she was a member of Western …
Frances Arlene Elmendorf

Frances Arlene Elmendorf, born July 28, 1917, in Bay City, Mich., passed away March 24, 2017 in Bentonville, Arkansas, four months shy of her 100th birthday. Arlene's husband of 67 …
Clayton Matthew Embry

Clayton Matthew Embry, of Huntsville, Ark., passed away on March 31, 2017 at the Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Ark. He is preceded in death by his uncles, Toby …
Malisa B. Fields

Malisa B. Fields, 98, of Grubbs deparated this life on Friday, March 31, 2017 at Harris Hospital in Newport. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Monday, April 3, …
Laura I Fisher

Our beloved Laura I. Fisher "Gene", 87, passed on March 15, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband Cecil Fisher, daughter Vickie Morrissey, grandsons Michael Fisher and Zachary …
Rebecca Louise Flaherty

REBECCA LOUISE (LOU) FLAHERTY, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, after a valiant fight against cancer. She was born on Jan. 14, 1942 in New Madrid, Mo., to the …
Jimmy Ralph "Jim" Francis

JIMMY RALPH "JIM" FRANCIS, 87, of Little Rock, entered eternal life on Friday, March 24, 2017. Jim was born in Amity, Ark., on Aug. 6, 1929 to Wilford Green and …
Huey James Givens

Huey James Givens, 71, of Huntsville, died March 30. 2017. Survivors: wife, Jessie Hopper Givens; son, Jeff (Carol) Givens; daughter, Tammy (Jeff) Ellis; brother, Huston (Ginny) Givens; sister, Charlene Burgess; …
Phillip Edward Golleher

Phillip Edward Golleher, 69, of Lonoke, Ark., went to be with the Lord March 31, 2017. He was born in Bakersfield, Calif., May 25, 1947 to parents, Edward Golleher and …
Elmer Lee Greer

Elmer Lee Greer, age 91 of Searcy, died Friday, March 31, 2017 in Searcy. He was born July 15, 1925 in Searcy to the late Lee and Nettie Greer. Mr. …
Jim Leslie Hankins

Jim Leslie Hankins, of Jasper, Ark., died at home with his loving daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and Rodney Grisanti, in Ukiah, Calif., March 26. He joins his beloved wife, Dallas, …
Bradford "B.H." Hartwick

Bradford "B.H." Hartwick, 90, formerly of Guy, passed away March 31, 2017. He was born July 15, 1926 in Guy, Ark., to the late Waco and Minnie Hartwick. B.H. enjoyed …
Christene G. Hicks

Christene G. Hicks, 83, of Alexander passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 29, 2017. She was born February 20, 1934 in Austin, Ark. Married at 20, she was widowed after only …
Johann Hill

Johann Hill, 96, of Blackwell, Ark., departed this life March 25, 2017. Funeral: Monday, 10 a.m. at St. Matthew Baptist Church #3, 208 Blackwell Road, Atkins, Ark. Internment: Rose of …
Pearlie Mae Hill

PEARLIE MAE HILL, 88, of Little Rock, Ark., went home to be with the Lord March 30, 2017. She was preceded in death by: parents, Roday Rogers and Will Rogers; …
Pamela Darlene James

Pamela Darlene James died March 31, 2017 in Paris. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. with the funeral starting at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel …
George Lynual Johnson

George Lynual Johnson, 89, of Benton, Ark., passed away on March 30, 2017. He was born on Oct. 20, 1927 in Little Rock, Ark., to Robert Jeff and Verna Lee …
Isaiah Floyd Jones

ISAIAH FLOYD "ZEKE" JONES, 77, of Little Rock departed this life March 30, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Teley R. Jones; mother, Violet Jones; son, Andre …
Kenneth Everett Kimball II

Kenneth Everett Kimball II, succumbed to the effects of untreated PTSD on March 11, in Denver, Colo. Born in Okinawa on Aug. 24, 1975, he is survived by his wife, …
Robert Louis Kumpe Sr.

Robert Louis Kumpe Sr., passed away peacefully at his home March 31, 2017, at the age of 103. He was born Feb. 16, 1914, in Ironton, Ark., to Christopher and …
Jeffery Dean Lampton

Jeffery Dean Lampton, 81, passed away peacefully in his sleep Feb. 24, 2017 in Bee Cave, Texas. Jeff was born Oct. 27, 1935 to Clarence Lampton and Ina (Patterson) Lampton. …
Charles Donte Levington III

CHARLES DONTE LEVINGSTON III, 21, of Little Rock departed this life March 26, 2017. Family Hour: Tuesday, 5-6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary-NLR. Funeral: Wednesday, Noon at Friendly Chapel of the …
Jo Nell Jody Long

Jo Nell "Jody" "Mimi" Long, 89, of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away Friday, March 31, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was born April 26, 1927 in Baxter Springs, Kan., to …
George Junior Luper

GEORGE LUPER, 81, of Sherwood passed away on Saturday, March 25 at home, surrounded by his family. He was a retired Fireman and one of Jehovah's Witnesses. He is survived …
Patricia Williams McCool

Patricia "Pat" Williams McCool, 77, of Sheridan, died Friday. She volunteered for many years on causes to benefit Veterans. Survivors: husband, Lloyd Gene McCool; sons, Rick, Scott, and Joshua McCool; …
Bonnie D. Meimerstorf

Bonnie D. Meimerstorf, 82, of Russellville died Saturday. Funeral is 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at East Point Baptist Church. Burial in East Point Cemetery and under the direction …
Viola (Vi) DeWitt Miller

VIOLA (VI) DEWITT MILLER, age 79, of Jacksonville, went to be with The Lord on March 31, 2017. She was born Dec. 19, 1937, in San Antonio, Texas. She was …
Thomas Newberry

Dr. Thomas Brent Newberry, age 73, of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away Thursday March 30, 2017. He was born Aug. 11, 1943 in Ogden, Utah, to Geraldine Ethel and John Thomas …
Sarahjane Newland

SHARAHJANE NEWLAND, 80, of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord on March 28, 2017. She was a graduate of Little Rock High School and the University of Arkansas. …
Edith Turner Newton

Edith Turner Newton, 82, of Hampton died Friday, March 31, 2017 at her home. She was born May 10, 1934 in Tinsman, Ark. Edith was a retired nurse. She is …
William Thomas Nier

William Nier, 97, went to be with the Lord Friday, March 31, 2017. Survivors include his daughters, Patricia Sims (Lloyd) and Beverly Ramsey; four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great …
Shirley Ann (Brown) Parker

SHIRLEY ANN )PARKER) BROWN, 63, of Little Rock, died March 30, 2017 after a lengthy illness. Memorial visitation will be Sunday, April 9, 2017 from 2-4 p.m. at Dial and …
Grady Allen Parks

Grady Allen Parks, 84, passed away March 30, 2017. He was born to Henery and Maltdia Parks on Nov. 14, 1932. Services will be held at Dial and Dudley Funeral …
Virginia Joan Powell

VIRGINIA JOAN POWELL of Jacksonville, Ark., passed from this life on Friday, March 31, 2017. Joan was born on Thursday, July 12, 1934 in Brownwood, Texas, to the late Johnnie …
Charles "C.K." Kirksey Poynter

Charles "C.K" Kirksey Poynter, 62 of Russellville, died Thursday. Funeral will be 2 p.m., Monday at First Baptist Church of Dover and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of …
Doris Lee Price

With her daughters holding her hands, Doris Lee Price, 92, of Bentonville, Ark., passed away on March 17, 2017 at Circle of Life Legacy Village. She was born Nov. 24, …
Virginia Queen

VIRGINIA QUEEN passed away March 29 at Parkway Health Center. She was born Oct. 25, 1921, the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. J.F. Queen. She was awarded bachelor's degrees in …
Doris Elrod Ramsey

Doris Elrod Ramsey, 97, of Siloam Springs, Ark., died March 30, 2017, at Siloam Springs Regional Hospital, Siloam Springs, Ark. Born Dec. 6, 1919, in Clay Center, Kan., she was …
Perri Ray

PERRI LOUIS RAY, age 59 of Little Rock passed away on March 30, 2017, with his family by his side. He was born on Feb. 19, 1958 to Calvin Sr. …
Calvin Reynolds

Calvin Ray Reynolds, age 58, entered into eternal life on March 26, 2017. He was born Nov. 11, 1958 in Dallas, Texas, to Vivian and Boyd Reynolds. He was preceded …
Dorotha Lee Roberts

Dorotha Lee Roberts, 93 of Cabot (formerly of Plano, Texas) went home to be with the Lord on March 28, 2017. She was born Feb. 22, 1924. Friends called her …
Leonard Michael Stanulis

Leonard Michael Stanulis (Len) passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, March 31, 2017 at Brookstone Assisted Living in Fayetteville, Ark. He was 94 years old. Born on Aug. …
Alan Paul Stokes

Alan Paul Stokes, 68, passed March 28, 2017. Born December 17, 1948 Bridgeport, Conn. Son to the late Whitney Gerald and Gladys Holliman Stokes. Visitation Tues. April 4, 6-8 p.m. …
Polly Stoner

Polly (Clark) Stoner, 78, of Newport, died Friday. Survivors: three brothers, Bud Clark, David Clark, and Bobby Clark; sisters, Betty Shipley, and Brenda Pipkins; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation: …
Robert R. Tankersley

ROBERT R. TANKERSLEY, 37, of Little Rock, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017. He was born, April 17, 1979 to Randy Tankersley and Susan Hill in Little Rock, Ark. …
John D. Trimble Jr.

John D Trimble Jr, 85 of El Dorado, Ark., passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at his residence, the same house in which he was born on May 6, …
Brannon Lawson Vanhook

Brannon Lawson Vanhook, infant son of Andrew and Lauren Vanhook, was born still on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at UAMS Medical Center in Little Rock. Survivors also include grandparents, Jeff …
James "Jack" Vaughn

James Arlie "Jack" Vaughn Jr., 83, of Piggott, Ark., passed away April 1, 2017, at the Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, Ark. He was born on Aug. 11, 1933, in …
Charles Phillip Wenkus

Charles Phillip Wenkus, 76, Fayetteville, Ark., died March 31, 2017 in Fayetteville. Survivors include his wife, Charlene Wenkus; daughters, Mary Wenkus-Delap, Veronica Wenkus, and Rachel Luper; and grandchildren, Clara Delap, …
Michael Evans Wiggins

Michael Evans Wiggins, 60, Springdale, Ark. died March 15, 2017 in Springdale. He was born July 25, 1956 in Tulsa, Okla., to George and Peggy Wiggins. Survivors include his son, …
Laura Jean Wilkins

Laura Wilkins 59, of Alexander passed away March 27, 2017. She was born on Dec. 5, 1957 to Jerrell and Peggy Wilkins in Little Rock, Ark. Family will hold a …
Robert Charles "Bob" Williams Sr.

ROBERT CHARLES "BOB" WILLIAMS SR., 84, of Little Rock, Ark., surrounded by his wife and four children, died Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at Parkway Health Center after a prolonged illness …
Jack Murry Wylie

Jack "Murry" Wylie Sr., 80, passed away March 30, 2017. Born in Carthage, Ark., to the late DeKalb Wylie and Pearl Starks Wylie, he was an equipment operator in the …

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