Obituaries

Obituaries for March 1, 2017

Joe Alton Abrams

Joe Alton Abrams, MD, 75, of Cabot passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017. He was born December 11, 1941 in Humnoke, Arkansas to Basil and Anna Marie Brown Abrams. He …
Teresa Abshire

Teresa Abshire died on February 23, 2017. She was born on September 9, 1968. She is survived by two daughters,son, and brother and one grandchild. Cremation Services are by Wilson …
Howard Franklin Aldriedge

Howard Franklin Aldriedge "Poppy" of Bryant, Arkansas joined his heavenly family on February 26, 2017. He was born to the late, Robert Harvey and Ruth Aldriedge in Gainesville, Texas on …
Abner Alejandro Alvarez Carballo

Abner Alejandro Alvarez Carballo, 36, of Mexico. Transitioned February 21, 2017. Survived by wife, Laura Quiroz. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock, Ark. 72204. (501) …
Margena Sue Ross Anderson

Margena Sue Ross Anderson, 74 of Maryville, Tenn., formerly of Springdale, Ark. gained her wings on February 23, 2017. Visitation will be held 1-2 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2017 …
John Thomas "Tommy" Atkinson

John Thomas "Tommy" Atkinson, 68, of Malvern passed away February 26, 2017. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 1 from 6-8 p.m. at Regency, Malvern. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, …
Claude H. Babin

Dr. Claude H. Babin, a long-time resident of Monticello, Arkansas, passed away on Feburary 25, 2017, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Babin was born, February 6, 1924, in Baton Rouge, …
Bertha Banks

Bertha Banks, 42, of North Little Rock passed February 22, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Banks and daughter: Corrina Lacannides Oliver. Loving memories left to …
Marvin R. Bedford

Marvin R. Bedford, 76, of Conway, Ark., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 26, 2017. Marvin was born June 15, 1940 to William and Mattie Bedford. Marvin …
Roger Everette Beene

Roger Everette Beene of Mineral Springs, Ark. passed away January 12, 2017. Mr. Beene was born December 20, 1950 in Texarkana, Texas to Everette and Helen Beene. Memorial Services will …
Bobby Thomas Bradshaw

Bobby Thomas Bradshaw, 41, of Fayetteville, died February 27, 2017 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born November 18, 1975 in Fayetteville to Virgil and Deby Thomas …
Ruthie Jean Branch

Ruthie Jean Branch, 72, of Little Rock, Ark. transitioned February 25, 2017. She leaves to cherish memories: children, Leon Washington, Billie Joe Guines, Angela Vanderwood, Wanda (Danny) Thomas, Charles (Taneika) …
Ezell Eugene Breedlove Sr.

Mr. Ezell Eugene Breedlove Sr. of North Little Rock, Ark. born February 8, 1943, to Olin and Verda Breedlove in Sherrill, Ark. passed into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 21, …
Richard Danny Burrow

Richard Danny Burrow, 69, of Malvern passed away Monday, February 27, 2017. Visitation Thursday March 2, 2017 from 6-8 p.m. at Regency Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Friday, March …
Nigel Bynum

Nigel Bynum, 39, Maumelle, Ark. departed this life February 19, 2017. Survivors, parents, Nancy and Phillip Bynum, Sr. of Mayflower, Ark.; three brothers, Phillip (Ollie) Bynum Jr. of Conway, Ark.; …
John Henry Carpenter

John Henry Carpenter, 91, of Des Arc died Monday. Survivors include his wife, Lou Ila Carpenter, two sisters, three step-sons, seven step-daughters, 19 step-grandchildren, 19 step-great-grandchildren, one step-great-great-grandchild, two nieces, …
John Richard Carson

John Richard Carson, age 88, of Fayetteville passed away Sunday February 26, 2017 in Fayetteville. He was born April 2, 1928 in Vian, Oklahoma, the son of John T. and …
Betty June Clingenpeel

Betty June Clingenpeel, 79 of Benton, passed away February 28, 2017. She was born December 23, 1937 in Poyen, Arkansas to the late Mack H. and Floy Emma Robertson. Ms. …
Paul Cook

Paul Allen Cook, 75, of Searcy, passed away February 26, 2017 at Searcy Healthcare. He was born June 30, 1941 at Holly Springs, Arkansas to the late Cecil and Stella …
Daniel "Dan" Boone Cook Jr.

Daniel "Dan" Boone Cook Jr., 66, of Cabot died February 26, 2017. He was born August 13, 1950 in Beckley, West Virginia. Dan served in the Air Force during the …
Maurice Tyrone Couch

Maurice Tyrone Couch, 42, of Carlisle, Arkansas departed this life Tuesday, February 21, 2017. He is survived by his mother, Cynthia M. Miles, step-father, Tyrone (Carol) Miles, sisters, Tracey Miles, …
Bessie Marie Cypert

Bessie Marie Cypert, age 87, passed away Monday, February 27, 2017. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of Clarence Ray Sr. and Lula Bell Ray. She is …
Victor Nathan Davis Jr

Victor Nathan Davis Jr., 71, of Fairfield Bay, transitioned February 25, 2017. Survived by daughter, Kim Gower and significant other, Joan Ragan. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. …
Greg L. Deaton

Greg L. Deaton, 60, of El Dorado, died on February 27, 2017 at his residence. Graveside services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens …
Virginia A. Donavon

Virginia A. Donavon, 87, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away February 27, 2017. Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. 870-425-6978.
Otha Irwin Dorn, Jr.

Otha Irwin Dorn, Jr., 67, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, left this world to join his Savior and Heavenly Father on Friday, February 24, 2017, with his two oldest daughters …
Simmie Elige Edens

Simmie Elige Edens, 77, of Hindsville, died Thursday, February 23, 2017 at his home. He was born March 5, 1939 in Ball Creek, Arkansas, to Bob and Cara Esta Ball …
MeLisa Ann Ellerman-Hathcock

MeLisa Ann (Martin) Ellerman (Hathcock) died of sepsis February 24, 2017 in Little Rock, Ark.. MeLisa was born September 30, 1956 in Vincennes, Ind. to the late Robert Carol Martin …
James Earl Fisher

James Earl Fisher, 49, of Pine Bluff, transitioned February 22, 2017. Survived by father, Edward Fisher, daughter, Jasmine Carroll, four brothers and two sisters. Family hour Friday, March 3, 2017, …
Ellen Jean Noble Fletcher

Ellen Jean Noble Fletcher, age 68, of Fayetteville passed away Sunday February 26, 2017 in Fayetteville. She was born June 10, 1948 in Tonawanda, New York, the daughter of Ellsworth …
Curley Edmond Ford Sr.

CURLEY E. FORD, 83, of Little Rock, Ark., passed peacefully on Feb. 20, 2017. Funeral services: Saturday, March 4, 2017, 11 a.m., at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 1900 Simpson St., …
Johnnie Marie Fougerousse

Johnnie Fougerousse, 76, of Russellville, died February 27th. Graveside service is 10 a.m. Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Atkins City Cemetery at Atkins by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation is 6-8 …
Johnny Gilmore Jr.

Johnny Gilmore Jr., age 59, of Little Rock, Arkansas, died Saturday. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ida Mae Shelton Gilmore, father, Johnny Gilmore Sr. and grandparents. He …
Joyce Ann McClellan Glaze

Joyce Ann McClellan Glaze, 65, of Joaquin, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017, in Joaquin. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Monday, February 27, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. …
Elaine Lusk Goss

Elaine Lusk Goss, 93, was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Gladys Butler Lusk and Thomas Lusk. She survived her three brothers, Bruce (Glenna), Conway and …
Larry Goza

Larry Leroy Goza, 69, of Salem died Sunday. Larry was preceded in death by his father December 12, 2016. Survivors: mother, Mildred Goza; brothers, Gene and Dennis Goza; sister, Willene …
William Henry Harris Jr.

William Henry Harris Jr., 70, died Sunday. Survivors: children; Charles Allen Harris, Bill Harris, Melissa McArthur, siblings; Charles, Donald, Billy, Robert, Buddy, Martha Harris, Peggy Hudson, nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren. …
Don A. Henderson

Mr Don A. Henderson, A.K.A. Daris A Henderson died, February 16, 2017 at Westchester Manor, High Point. Don was born July 16, 1921 to Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Talmadge Henderson …
Jena Christine "Chrissy" Hester

Jena Christine (Chrissy) Hester, 38, of Montrose died February 27, 2017 Graveside services and burial: 10 a.m., Friday, March 3, 2017 in the Montrose Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., …
Mark Howard

Mark Howard, 59, of Little Rock transitioned February 25, 2017. Survived by sister, Diane Murray. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock, Ark. 72204. (501 660-4323.
JoAnn "Jo" Hubbard

JoAnn "Jo" Hubbard, 81, of Newport departed this life Monday, February 27, 2017. She was born January 21, 1936 to William Bill and Ollie Francis (Roots) Nuckolls. JoAnn was a …
Exavier E Hughes

Baby Exavier E. Hughes of Little Rock, Ark. transitioned February 23, 2017. Graveside: Thursday, 12 noon at Arkansas Memorial Gardens-Baby Land, 8507 AR-161, North Little Rock, Ark. Services entrusted to …
Phyllis "PJ" Jenesen

Phyllis "PJ" Anne Jensen, 60, of Rogers, Ark. passed away February 23, 2017 in Fayetteville, Ark. She was born February 12, 1957 to George Garnett and Billie Jean Spears Dickerson. …
Darrell Gordon Johnson

Darrell Gordon Johnson, 73, passed from this life on February 15, 2017. He was born on May 9, 1943 in Bigelow, Arkansas to the late James A. and Lilian Kelly …
Deanna Davis Jordan

Deanna Davis Jordan, 79, died February 24. No memorial service is planned at this time. Survivors: Dian Pledger, Deborah MacBurney of Melbourne (daughters), Fred Davis of Florida (brother), Zachary Knight, …
Ada Belle Koettel

Ada Belle Koettel, 84, of Sherwood, died Friday. Survivors: son, Rodney Koettel (Patti); daughter, Debbie Bowman (Roger); brothers, Moody and Presley Kirksey; sister, Mae Tilley; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation: …
James Millard McFall

James Millard McFall, 76, of Cushman, died Monday, February 27, 2017. Survivors: wife of 43 years, Cathie McFall; brothers, Ray McFall, Gene McFall; sister, Inez Hurst; and several nieces and …
Francis Wayne McKinnie

Francis Wayne McKinnie, "Sportfan", 76, of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017. He was born in Farmerville, Louisiana and was preceded in death by guardian Pinky Bell Wallace, …
Sharon Alice McNeal

Sharon Alice McNeal, 68, of Hot Springs, passed away February 25, 2017. Sharon was born November 2nd, 1948, in Gurdon to the late Lewis and Gracie Purifoy. Survivors include her …
Betty Lou Montanus

Memorial service for Betty Lou Montanus, age 66, of Oak Grove, La. will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Immanuel Christian Fellowship in Oak Grove, La. …
Robert Montgomery

Robert Montgomery, 58, passed away February 28, 2017. He was the son of Joe Montgomery of Russellville, Arkansas and Geneva Montgomery of Roseburg, Oregon. He is survived by a brother, …
Louis Leo Mosley

Louis Leo Mosley, 85, of Little Rock, Ark, transitioned from this life on February 22, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Lessie Bernice Mosley-Clark. He …
Ginger Echols Pennington

Mrs. Ginger Echols Pennington, age 79, of Texarkana, Arkansas, grew up in Fordyce, Ark. and died Saturday, February 25, 2017, in a local hospice facility. Funeral services will be at …
Elizabeth Rachel Poindexter

Elizabeth Rachel Poindexter, 84, of Judsonia went to be with the Lord Friday, February 17, 2017. She was born on March 11, 1932 to Samuel and Alma (Haney) Jinkins. She …
Loreatha Pope

Loreatha Pope, 82, of North Little Rock passed February 25, 2017. Loving memories left to son: Dwight (Tina) Pope, brother: Fred Stokes, eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Ms. …
Metta W. Pope

Metta W. Pope, 84, of Benton passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born August 28, 1932 in Mitchell, Ark. to the …
Katherine Louise Powell

Katherine Louise Powell, 87, of Hot Springs passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Lena Barnes Sherrill, and husband, Thomas M. …
Brenda Gay Rackley

Brenda Gay Rackley, 54, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed from this life on February 26, 2017. She was born on July 23, 1962 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Clarence …
TJ Raney

TJ Raney, age 65, passed away in Sedona, Arizona, on February 19, 2017. Born the only son of Dr. A.P. "Tom" Raney and Virginia Giardina Raney in Paris, Arkansas, on …
Glenda Reid

Glenda Reid, 56, departed this life February 19. Survivors husband, Antonio Reid; children, Linda Williams, Stalina Stokes, Stanley Ray Hunt; 12 siblings. Funeral services 11 a.m., Saturday, March 4, Greater …
Jerry Ervin Robertson

Jerry Ervin Robertson, 74, of Westminster, Maryland, formerly of Russellville, died Friday. Service: 10 a.m., Friday, March 3, 2017, at the Shinn Chapel, burial in Oakland Cemetery, under the direction …
Charles L. Rogers

Charles L. Rogers 89, of El Dorado, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017. Visitation will be held noon until service time Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Young's. A graveside service …
Emma Lee Romes

Emma Lee Romes, 83, of Little Rock, Ark. transitioned February 24, 2017. She was preceded in death by: children, Evelyn J. Hughes, Harold L. Hughes, Robert C. Romes; mother, Mary …
Dorothy Mae Satterfield

Dorothy Mae Satterfield passed away, February 27, 2017. She was born January 18, 1931 in Corpus Christ, Texas to the late, Jim and Nora Creech of Rogers, Ark. Dorothy moved …
Julian Shavers

Julian Shavers, 38, passed February 21, 2017. Funeral: Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Bibleway Pentecostal Church, 22111 AR-365, Maumelle, Ark. at 11 a.m. Personal care for family entrusted to: Integrity …
Mary M. Shaw

MARY M. SHAW, 72, of Little Rock passed Feb. 23. The visitation 10 a.m., funeral 11 a.m. both services Thursday at Second Baptist Church, 1709 John Barrow Road in Little …
Betty Jean Shepherd

Betty Jean Shepherd, 91, of Bella Vista, Arkansas died Friday, February 24, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center in Rogers. Betty was born January 4, 1926 in Rulo, Nebraska to the …
Kenneth Paul Shepherd

Kenneth Paul Shepherd, 89 of Hindsville passed away Monday, February 27, 2017 at Walnut Grove Nursing Home in Springdale. He was born July 12, 1927 in Madison County to Leroy …
Carolyn Sue Silor

Carolyn Sue Silor, 65, of Leslie, Ark. passed away February 24, 2017. Mrs. Silor was born June 27, 1951 in Leslie, Ark. to Cecil and Ester Treat. Survived by her …
Doris Jean Smith

Doris Jean Smith-Mimi, 70, of Little Rock, passed away, Thursday, February 23, 2017. She was born June 26, 1946. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Dennis R. …
Richard Smith

Richard Smith, 54, of North Little Rock passed February 24, 2017. Loving memories left to children: Parsha Smith, Richard Smith Jr., and April Smith, siblings: Shirley Smith, Lee Edward (Ann) …
Charles Austin Strahan

Charles Austin Strahan, age 55, resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away Monday, February 27, 2017 at his home. He was born April 14, 1961 in Frankfurt, Germany, son of …
Deacon Marcus L. Sutton Jr.

Deacon Marcus L. Sutton Jr., 78, of Little Rock, AR transitioned February 26, 2017. He was a faithful deacon at Samaritan Hill B.C., he worked 30+ years at Frankie's Cafeteria. …
Bennie Mae Topps

Bennie Mae Topps, 74, of Little Rock, Ark. transitioned February 21, 2017. He was preceded in death by: grandmother, Florence Mitchell; grandfather, Wash Mitchell; mother, Alma Mae Irby; father, Bennie …
Evelyn Viola Tuck

Evelyn Viola Tuck, formerly of Tulsa, Okla. entered heaven February, 24th, 2017, at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville, Ark. Evelyn was 83 years old. She was born in Lawton, …
Modene Turner

Modene Turner 84, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away peacefully on February 26, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Bessie Rounsville; grandchildren, Latasha Thomas and …
Bobby Lynn Vincent

Bobby Lynn Vincent, 68, of Des Arc, Arkansas passed February 27, 2017. He was born in Beebe, Arkansas January 15, 1949 to Hugh and Lena Vincent. Funeral services will be …
Sandra Lynn Wagner

Sandra Lynn Wagner, 70, of Alma, Ark. passed away February 12, 2017. Mrs. Wagner was born February 4, 1947 in Mena, Ark. to Charles and Margaret Garrison. Survivors include two …
Mary Mabry Wallace

Mary Mabry Wallace 76, of Mena passed away February 26, 2017 in Mena, Arkansas. Funeral service will be March 1, 2017, 10 a.m. at Southside Church of God in Mena. …
Samuel Rodgers Welch

Samuel R. Welch, 75, of Sherwood born July 10, 1941 and passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017. Sam is survived by his wife of 30 years, Edna Davenport Welch; daughter, …
Harvey Wilkins Jr.

HARVEY WILKINS JR., 61 of Little Rock, Ark., transitioned Feb. 20, 2017. Family Hour: Wednesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary-LR. Service: Thursday, 11 a.m., at Tabernacle Missionary Church, Eulogist, Pastor …
Joyce M. Wilson

Joyce M. Wilson, 82, passed from this life February 25, 2017. She is survived by children, Karen and Jeremy; grandchildren, Morgan and Cole; and siblings, Marie Dunn-O'Kelley, James Shelby and …
Richard Duane Winters

Richard Duane Winters, 67, of Springdale, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at his residence. Richard, was born on February 7, 1950 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, a son of …
Roy Leo Woods

Roy Leo Woods, 64, of Salesville, Ark. died Saturday, February 25, 2017 in Calico Rock, Ark. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Conner Family …
Bishop Errick L. Woods Sr.

BISHOP ERRICK L. WOODS SR., 68, overcame this life and entered into rest on Feb. 22, 2017. Memorial Service: Saturday, 12 Noon at The Mercy Church, 8705 Scott Hamilton Drive, …

Obituaries for March 1, 2017

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