Obituaries

Obituaries for March 17, 2017

  • Alvin Lee Anderson

    Alvin Lee Anderson, 49, died March 11, 2016. Survivors include his wife Nakia; son, DeAnthony; daughter, Alekia; brother, Larry; sister; Sherita. Funeral: 10 a.m., Saturday, March 18, Renewal Church of …

  • Samson L. Arnold

    Samson L. Arnold, age 47 of Monticello, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017, at his home in Monticello. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Stephenson-Dearman …

  • Adonian Austin

    ADONIAN AUSTIN, infant passed March 10, 2017. Loving memories left to parents: Leon Austin and Jamie Barnes, siblings: Jada Harris and Liyah Austin, grandmother: Margaret Rogers. Graveside service March 20, …

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    Elsie Faye Weaver Bailey

    Elsie Faye Weaver Bailey departed for a new destination on March 15, 2017, six days after celebrating her 88th birthday. She was born on March 9, 1929, in Humphrey, Ark., …

  • Linda Lee Beatty

    Linda Lee Beatty, 69 years old, born July 28, 1947 in Decatur, Ill., passed away peacefully in her home in Watson, Ark., March 15, 2017. Preceded in death by her …

  • Heckle Curley Blagg

    Heckle (Curley) Blagg, 87, of Russellville died Wednesday. He was born June 6, 1929 in New Albany, Miss., to Marion and Frankie Kelley Blagg. Graveside service: 2 p.m., Friday, at …

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    Ralph Scott Boaz

    Dr. Ralph Scott Boaz, 89, of Magnolia, Ark., passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Paula Haile Boaz; his wonderful …

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    Sharon Ann Boyer

    Sharon A. Boyer died Tuesday, March 14. Survivors: Richard Boyer; daughter: Sheila Wilbanks; brother; sister; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation: one hour prior. Services: 10 a.m., Saturday, March 17, …

  • Jerry Lorraine Buckman

    Jerry Lorraine Buckman, 87, was born to Herbert H. Hooper and Veda Lorraine Hopper in Decatur, Ill., on October 5, 1929, and passed away March 15, 2017. She was preceded …

  • Margaret Frances McCuan Carter

    Margaret Frances McCuan Carter, 89 of White Hall, died Tuesday. Funeral services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Griffin Funeral Chapel, with Bro. Dennis Carrow officiating. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday, at the …

  • Lois Creach

    Lois Lynn Koone Creach, 84, of Crossett, died Thursday, March 16, 2017. She was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Crossett, Ark., an avid fisher, gardener, and loved …

  • Doris Adair Davis

    Doris Adair Davis, age 91, of Monticello, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Belleview Nursing and Rehab in Monticello. A graveside memorial service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March …

  • Curtis "Sam" Edwards

    Curtis "Sam" Edwards, 68, of Rison died March 15, 2017. Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m., Friday at Prosperity Cemetery in Rison. There will be a visitation prior to the …

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    Fred "Mr. Fred" Eldridge, Jr.

    Fred "Mr. Fred" Eldridge Jr., age 88, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at the Crestpark Retirement Inn in Forrest City. Mr. Eldridge was born June 12, 1928, …

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    Estha A. Flores

    Estha Annalene Flores, 92, of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Floyd, Ark., in White County, Estha grew up in …

  • Chester Miller Goudelock

    Chester Miller Goudelock, 84, died March 16, 2017. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Pollye; two sons, Dustin and Kelly; four grandchildren; two brothers; and many nieces and nephews. …

  • Henry Harrison Graham

    Henry Harrison Graham of North Little Rock, Ark., passed from this life on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Henry was born on Saturday, July 13, 1929 in Mountain Park, Okla., to …

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    Florence Head

    Florence Nadine Head, 90, of North Little Rock, was surrounded by family at her home when she went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 14. She was a …

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    Gerald Wayne Hill

    Gerald W. "Skip" Hill, passed peacefully from this world on March 12, 2017 at the age of 75. He leaves behind a life defined by love — a faithful love …

  • Lewis Nathanuel Horton

    Lewis Nathanuel Horton, 58 of Marshall, died Tuesday. Survivors: wife, Rhonda; daughters, Suzie (Barry) Glaspy, Holly (Jerid) Watts, Lisa (Frank) Mausser; grandchildren, Chase, Jacob, Nate, Natalie, Landon and Katelyn. Arrangements …

  • Preston Horton

    Preston Horton, 62 of Windyville, Mo., died Monday in Springfield, Mo. Survivors: wife, Debra Overman Horton; sons, Jeremy and Jason Horton; siblings, Melvin, Paul, Arlene and Betty. Visitation: 1 p.m., …

  • Paul Hudson

    Paul Hudson, age 84, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 13, 2017. Graveside services: Monday, March 20, 2017 at 2 p.m. at the Oaklawn Cemetery, Batesville. Arrangements …

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    Clarence Edward Irvin

    Clarence "Chuck" Edward Irvin, 76, of Springdale, Ark., passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Born on September 6, 1940, in Bessville, Mo., the son of the …

  • Carolyn Sue Jiles

    Mrs. Carolyn Sue Jiles, 59, of Pine Bluff, Ark., passed March 12, 2017. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 18, 2017, at New Birth Baptist Church by …

  • Ruthie Lee Jones

    Ruthie Jones, 77, of Grady, Ark., passed March 12, 2017. Funeral Service will be Saturday 10:30 a.m., Pleasant Grove M.B. Church, Grady, Ark., with Rev. Harold Shirlee officiating. Interment: Pleasant …

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    Philip Leroy Kehler

    PHILIP LEROY KEHLER passed away March 15, 2017 at home in Roland, Ark. Born in 1936 in Lyons, N.Y. to Rev. Wesley and Kathryn (Chilson) Kehler, he attended Northside High …

  • Mary Jane Lambert

    Funeral for Mrs. Mary Jane Lambert, 2 p.m., Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home, with Bro. James Cox and Bro. Frank Henson officiating. Burial: Harmony Cemetery, Sutton, Ark. …

  • Debra Lewis

    Debra Lewis, 55, of Memphis, passed away on March 11, 2017. Arrangements entrusted to Signature Funeral Home by Premier, 5270 Knight Arnold Rd., Memphis, Tenn. 38118. (901) 546-9292.

  • William Lindsey

    Graveside service for Mr. William Lindsey, age 87, of Hope, 10 a.m., on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Shiloh Cemetery in Lafayette County near Stamps, with Charles Lloyd officiating. Burial …

  • Jimmy Dale McElroy

    JIMMY DALE McELROY, 52, of North Little Rock, died March 6, 2017. Memorial services is from 12-2 p.m. March 18, 2017, at Morgan Full Gospel Church, 14806 Marche Rd., North …

  • Maxine Myers

    Maxine Myers, age 92, of Arkadelphia, died March 15, 2017. She was born March 27, 1924, the daughter of Lucious and Grace Williams Garner. She is survived by one son, …

  • Larry Newkirk, Sr.

    Larry Newkirk, Sr., 76, of Kissimmee, Fla., formerly of Little Rock, Ark., passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017. He was born August 8, 1940 in Sanborn, Ind., a son of …

  • William W "Bill" Newton

    William W. "Bill" Newton, born in Oak Grove, La., January 8, 1939, son of William Percy and Gladys Thompson Newton, departed this life March 15, 2017. Bill is survived by …

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    Bobby Dale Parker

    Bobby Dale Parker, age 53, of Mabelvale, Ark., passed away on March 14, 2017. Born September 22, 1963 to Bobby and Linda Parker, Bobby was a talented vocalist, spending many …

  • Betty Jean Rauls

    Betty Jean Williams Rauls, 55, of Rison, Ark., passed March 10, 2017. Celebration of Life will be Friday, 12 p.m., at Union Hill M.B. Church, Rison, Ark., with Rev. Bobby …

  • Hollis Lee "Sonny" Reed, Jr.

    Hollis Lee Reed, Jr., 60, Pine Bluff, died Wednesday. Survivors: mother, Gwendolyn Dolores Reed; daughter, Vieona Payne; sons, Revel, Dylan and Landen Reed; granddaughters, Neely, Naomee and Natalee; sisters, Evelyn …

  • Delone Nelson Robertson

    Delone Nelson Robertson, 69, of Hensley, Ark., entered her heavenly home on March 15, 2017. Born on February 23, 1948 in Higden, Ark., she was the daughter of the late …

  • Norma A. Rogers

    Norma A. Rogers, 92, of Covington, Tenn., passed away March 11, 2017. Arrangements entrusted to Signature Funeral Home by Premier, 5270 Knight Arnold Rd., Memphis, Tennessee 38118. (901) 546-9292.

  • James Leroy Sherwood

    James Leroy Sherwood, 69, passed away March 15, 2017. He was born November 9, 1947 in DeQueen, the son of Leroy and Lillie Mae Sherwood. He is survived by wife …

  • Juanita Short

    Juanita Short, 85, of Felsenthal, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. tonight at Young's. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the …

  • Jere Ann Starling

    Graveside service for Mrs. Jere Ann Starling, age 87 of Delight, Ark., is 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Antoine Cemetery in Antoine, Ark., with Wallace Alexander officiating. …

  • Barbara Ann Stone

    BARBARA STONE, 71, of Mabelvale, died Tuesday. Survivors: her sons, James and David Stone; grandchildren, Amanda Gillam and J.D. Stone; great-grandson, Jalen Paul Gillam. Visitation: 2 to 3 p.m., Saturday, …

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    Jimmy Fred Stone

    Jimmy Fred Stone, 63, of Cabot, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017. He was born on December 28, 1953, in Chicago, Ill., to the late Benjamin Franklin and Helen Mae …

  • Ronald Paul Sullivan

    Ronald Paul Sullivan, 73, Briggsville, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at Cornerstone Health Care-Little Rock. Funeral service: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 18, 2017, Briggsville United Methodist Church. Visitation: 6 …

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    Johnny Turner

    Johnny E. Turner Jr., age 51, of Fayetteville passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017, in Fayetteville. He was born March 8, 1966 in Fayetteville the son of Johnny E. and …

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    Marion Turner

    Marion Turner, 63, of Little Rock, passed Tuesday. Survivors: six brothers, and three sisters. Visitation: 1-6 p.m. Saturday, at Watson-Northcrest, 1801 Maple Street, 501-812-5303. Graveside service 11 a.m. Saturday, at …

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    Brenda Warren

    BRENDA WARREN, 55, of Little Rock departed this life March 10, 2017. Survivors: daughter Tiffany Warren, brothers, Sterling, Matthew, David Dickson; sisters, Diane Lowe, Barbara McGowan, Sandra Tims. Memorial: Saturday, …

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    Robert Warren

    Deacon Robert Warren, 63, of Little Rock, passed away Sunday March 12, 2017. Funeral services will be held Saturday March 18, 2017, 11 a.m., at First Missionary Baptist Church, 701 …

  • Michelle Millicent Jean Watts

    Michelle Millicent Jean Watts, 37, of Monroe, La., died March 7, 2017. She was kin to the Drake, Jackson, Garrett and Spurlock families. Survivors: father, John Watts; mother, Barbara Watts; …

  • Daniel White

    Daniel White, 57, of Rogers died March 15. He served in the US Navy. Survivors: his father, Darwin White, of Rogers; one brother, Tim White, of Nebraska; and two nephews, …

  • Geraldine Dolley Wilson

    Geraldine Dolley Wilson, 68, of Memphis, wife of Earl Wilson, passed away on March 9, 2017. Arrangements entrusted to Signature Funeral Home by Premier, 5270 Knight Arnold Rd., Memphis, Tenn. …

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