Obituaries

Obituaries for December 3, 2017

Paul Wayne Allen

Paul Wayne Allen of Sheridan, Ark., was born Oct. 11, 1969 at Dumas, Ark. He was a member of Little Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan. His favorite pastime was …
Hazel Lorraine Andrews

Hazel Lorraine Andrews, 90, of Russellville, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born in Oklahoma to Troy Seaton and Beaulah Martin. …
Mary Ledith Baker

MARY LEDITH BAKER, age 67, of North Little Rock, passed away on Nov. 29, 2017. She was born in Hollywood, Mo., on June 10, 1950, to the late Howard and …
Dr. Charles D. Barg

CHARLES D. BARG, M.D., age 74 of Little Rock, Ark., passed peacefully at his home on Dec. 1, 2017 with his wife of 50 years, Linda Coley Barg (who always …
Thelma Allison Bayley

Thelma Allison Bayley, of Fayetteville, passed away on Nov. 28, 2017, at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville. She was born on Sept. 8, 1927, in Wesley, Ark., to Elbert …
Nina Sharon Beavers

Nina Sharon Beavers, 63, Hope, Ark., died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017 in Little Rock, Ark. Memorial Service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017 in the Scout Hut …
Michael Eugene Bittick

Michael Eugene Bittick, 53, of Springdale, Ark., died Nov. 29, 2017. Survivors: his wife, Janice Marie Dotson Bittick of the home; one son, Gary Fulfer of Fayetteville, Ark.; one brother, …
Earnest Allen Bradford

Earnest Allen Bradford, age 59, passed away on Nov. 30, 2017, in Little Rock, Ark. He was born on Aug. 8, 1958, in Little Rock, Ark., to the late Earnest …
James Eugene Brashers

James E. (Gene) Brashers was born Feb. 4, 1935 in England, Ark., the youngest of eight. Gene left us on Nov. 11, 2017, a mere 115 days after his wife …
Yvette Brazil

YVETTE BRAZIL born May 28, 1949, in Morris, Manitoba, Canada, won her match against ALS Friday, Nov. 24, and is celebrating her victory in Glory. A local Arkansas artist and …
Dorothy Cope Brightwell

Dorothy Cope Brightwell of Mount Pleasant, Texas, formerly of Warren, Ark., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017, in Richardson, Texas. Dorothy was born in Rye, Ark., on June 27, 1942, …
Brian David Brungardt

Brian David Brungardt, 65, of Bentonville, passed away Nov. 25, 2017. Born March 21, 1952, in Virginia Beach, Va., the son of David and Edna Bell Brungardt. Brian retired after …
Kelley Margo Burns

Kelley Margo Burns, age 72, of Benton passed away Wednesday Nov. 29, 2017. She was born July 4, 1945 in Little Rock. Kelley was an Arkansas native, third daughter of …
Kim Michael Cates

KIM MICHAEL CATES, 55, of Mabelvale, Ark., passed away Nov. 29, 2017, with his family by his side. He was born Aug. 31, 1962. A celebration of life will be …
Betty Christian

Betty Christian passed from this earth in the early morning hours of Nov. 30, 2017. She was 75 years old, her birthday being May 10, 1942. A lifelong resident of …
Else Frieda Clinton

Else Frieda Clinton of Henderson, Nev., passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 5, 2017, in Honolulu, Hawaii. She was 84. Else was born in Germany on June 1, 1933, to Otto …
Isabellia Cotton

ISABELLIA COTTON, 69, of Sherwood, Ark., died Nov. 25, 2017. Survived by husband, Lindsay Cotton, children; Wonda Farmer, Cynthia Burton (Kenny), Felicia Rhodes, Jonathan Woods. Siblings; James Farmer (Shirley), Esau …
Jack Franklin Cotton

JACK FRANKLIN COTTON was born in Tupelo, Miss., on Feb. 10, 1944, and passed away Nov. 30, 2017. He was a man who never met a stranger, was the life …
Joseph Eugene Dressendorfer

Joseph Eugene Dressendorfer, of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away on Nov. 26, 2017, at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville, at the age of 99. He was born Jan. 6, 1918, …
Barbara Gail Duvall

Barbara Gail Duvall, 62, of Atkins, passed away Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, at St. Joe Free Will Baptist Church …
Rebecca Faye Frazeur

REBECCA "BECCA" FAYE (HARRIS) FRAZEUR, 67, of Little Rock, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. She was born Aug. 27, 1950, in Little Rock to Martha Maye (Freeman) Harris and Farris …
Michael Lee Gilmore Jr.

Michael Lee Gilmore Jr., 28, of Elkins, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, at Willard Walker Hospice Home. He was born Feb. 4, 1989, in Fayetteville to Michael Lee Gilmore …
Cecil L. Gray

Cecil L. Gray, 92, died Friday, Dec. 1. Survivors: Sons, George (Pat) Gray, Memphis, Tenn., Bert (Karen) Gray, Brinkley; daughter, Rita (John) Allmon, Memphis, Tenn.; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. Visitation: …
Donna Lorraine Grayson

Mrs. Donna Lorraine Grayson, 56, of Gould, Ark., passed Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, at First Baptist Church-Gould by Rev. Issac …
Littie Harshaw

LITTIE HARSHAW, 80, of Little Rock died Nov. 30, 2017. Survived by children; Karen Thomas, Florence Hill, Patrick "Cooter" Hill, sisters; Mittie Jean Harshaw (twin) of Little Rock, Elnora (Prince) …
Lula Ann Haynes

Lula Ann Haynes, 79, of Searcy died Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. She was a homemaker and a member of the College Church of Christ. She was born in Cotton Plant …
Joan Edmiston Hess

Joan Edmiston Hess, (68), author of more than 40 popular fiction books, died at home in Austin, Texas, Nov. 23, 2017. She was born in Fayetteville, Ark. She wrote what …
Inez Howell

INEZ HOWELL, age 76, of Maumelle, received her angel wings Dec. 1, 2017. She was born March 17, 1941 in Little Rock, Ark. She was preceded in death by her …
Ruth Ann Jack

RUTH ANN JACK died in the home that she loved on Nov. 28, 2017. She was the daughter of Edith Sillin Miller and Richard O. Miller. Ruth Ann was born …
Ashley Nichole Kern

ASHLEY NICHOLE KERN, Family hour: Monday Dec. 4, 2017 10-11 .a.m., Service: Monday, 11 a.m. both at St. John Missionary Baptist Church Main & Roosevelt, Little Rock, AR. Services entrusted …
Nancy Jane Lowry

NANCY JANE LOWRY, 72, of Mabelvale, Ark., passed quietly to her eternal rest on Nov. 30, 2017 at 7:32 p.m., after a long illness. She was preceded in death by …
Lorraine Mae Luther

Lorraine Mae Luther, 89, of Springdale, Ark., died Nov. 30, 2017, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, Ark. She was born Feb. 13, 1928, at Wheeling, Ark., the daughter …
Mandie Milligan

MANDIE MILLIGAN, of North Little Rock, Ark., passed away Nov. 21, 2017. Born on Nov. 21, 2017, in North Little Rock, Ark. A graveside service will be held at Arkansas …
Billy Moore

DEACON BILLY "BUBBA" MOORE, 82, of Little Rock, departed this life Nov. 30, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Irene Thomas Moore; parents JC …
Reginald W. "Reggie" Nalls

REGINALD W. "REGGIE" NALLS JR., 82, of Little Rock, peacefully left this life, surrounded by devoted family on Dec. 2, 2017. He is predeceased by wife, Jean Smith, mother of …
Emma O'Bryant

Emma O'Bryant, 90, of Danville, died Thursday. Funeral 10 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, at Ola Free Will Baptist Church. Burial in Oakland Cemetery in Russellville and under the direction …
Gene Paul Ostgren

Gene Paul Ostgren, 81, of Gentry, died Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, at his residence. He was born Sept. 1, 1936. He served in the US Air Force. Survivors: wife; Angelia …
Beverly Jean Payne

Beverly Jean Payne, 79, of Beebe, Ark., went to be with her Lord on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. She is survived by her husband, James Lloyd Payne of Beebe, Ark.; …
Carl McIntyre Phillips

Carl McIntyre Phillips, 84, of Santa Maria, Calif., passed away on Nov. 23, 2017. Carl was born in Rockingham, N.C., on March 17, 1933. After attending Rockingham High School, Carl …
Rita Kay Pipkin

Rita Kay Pipkin, 64, died Friday. Survivors: Husband, Guy "Doodle" Pipkin; daughter, Kimberley Guthrie; mother; Lavetta Stader; numerous other family members. Services: Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, 1 p.m., Powell Funeral …
Jason Gregory Prieur

JASON GREGORY PRIEUR, age 43, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017. He was born on Jan. 18, 1974, in Little Rock, Ark., to his parents …
Louise Roland Pruitt

LOUISE ROLAND PRUITT, 87, of Jacksonville, passed away Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. She was born Sept. 16, 1930, in Bel Air, Md., to the late Hugh and Etter Roland. She …
Jerry Wayne Robinson

Jerry Robinson of Thornton, and formerly of Cabot, passed away Dec. 1, 2017. He was born July 20, 1958 to the late Jim Robinson and Sue Robinson. He served in …
Roy Eugene Rogers

Roy Eugene Rogers, 87, of Benton, Ark., passed away Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. He was born Nov. 20, 1930 in Van Buren County to the late Horace and Minnie Rogers. …
Miguel Angel Sanchez

Miguel Angel Sanchez 22, of Springdale passed away Nov. 26, 2017 at his home. He was born June 8, 1995 in King City, Calif., to Eliasar Sanchez and Lorena Arroyo. …
Vincent Schroeder

Vincent S. Schroeder, 54, of Gravette died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017 at a local skilled care center. He was born Sept. 7, 1963. He was an electrician for many years. …
James Morris Shoptaw

James Morris Shoptaw, age 90, of Traskwood, passed away Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. He was born Nov. 18, 1927, in Sardis, Ark. James was retired from Reynolds and a member …
Olga S. Shpakowsky

OLGA S. SHPAKOWSKY, age 97, of North Little Rock, died Nov. 27, 2017. She was born to the late James and Anna Sabasta on May 6, 1920, in Sioux City, …
Pat Simpson

Pat Simpson, age 86, passed away surrounded by her family on Nov. 30, 2017. She was the daughter of Fred and Lucille (Stroud) Coberly and was born on Feb. 3, …
Timothy L. Sturdivant

TIMOTHY L. STURDIVANT, 52, of Sherwood, finished his earthly journey on Dec. 1, 2017. His journey was filled with the joy of loving and serving others through First Assembly North …
Joseph Aaron Tarr

JOSEPH AARON TARR, of Jacksonville, Ark., passed away Dec. 1, 2017, at 4:15 a.m. He was born Feb. 14, 1970, to Ronald and Twyla Tarr of Cabot. He is survived …
Darryl Themer

Darryl Themer, 55, of Oklahoma died Nov. 27, 2017. Survived by mother, Lucille Themer, daughter, Tamara Clark, Son, Ryan Themer, siblings; Donald Themer Jr., Denise Themer and four grandchildren. Services …
Daniel Ussery Sr.

Daniel Ussery Sr., 72 of Alexander, Ark., passed away Nov. 29, 2017. He was born to Luther and Edith Ussery June 7, 1945 in Benton, Ark. Celebration of life will …
Adolph "AD" Washington

Adolph Washington ("A.D.") as he was affectionately called by both family and friends, had more than 30 years of experience in the music industry. A.D.'s musical brilliance allowed him to …
Earl F. White

EARL F. "BUD" WHITE of Little Rock passed away peacefully on Nov. 30, 2017, at the age of 90. Born to parents Lonnie and Julia White in Little Rock on …
Mary Alice Whiteside

Mary Alice Whiteside, 94, of Pine Bluff, Ark., died Nov. 25, 2017. Survivors include brother, Cleovis Whiteside (Arwilda) and numerous family members. Memorial service is 11 a.m. Dec. 9, 2017, …
Geraldine Jerre Wright

Geraldine "Jerre" Wright, 69, of Hot Springs, died Nov. 28, 2017. Survived by sons, Domal Wright (Leah), Jeremy Wright (Leah), siblings; Guy Heberle, Janie Heberle, Jackie Heberle and two grandchildren. …
Edna Wyatt

Edna Wyatt, 84, of Batesville, died Thursday in Billings, Mo. Survivors: son, Keith Wyatt of Billings; grandchildren, Joey Wyatt, Andrew Wyatt, Ethan Wyatt; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Ann Turley Funeral service: …

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