Obituaries

Obituaries for May 4, 2017

Alice Lizziebell "Pumpkin" Acuna

Alice Lizziebell "Pumpkin" Acuna, 84, Mabelvale, Arkansas passed April 30, 2017. Born July 20, 1932 to Henry and Martha Hampton. Survivors: two sons; three daughters; 17 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one …
Terryan D. Anderson Jr.

Terryan D. Anderson Jr., three months, of North Little Rock, passed away on May 1, 2017. He is survived by his parents, Chantell Frazier and Terryan D. Anderson Sr. Visitation: …
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 …
Zada Yolanda Barfield

Zada Yolanda Barfield, 47, of Little Rock, Ark., died on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at her home. Zada leaves to cherish her memories; mother Vessie Harris of Little Rock, Ark.; …
Darlene Jesse Barger

Darlene Jesse Barger, died May 1, 2017. Born March 20, 2017 daughter of late Letho and Evelyn Gee. Widow of Harvey Barger. Survivors: children Sheryl Finn (Joe), Gayla Chapman (Frank), …
Larry Dale "L.D." Barrett

Larry Dale "L.D." Barrett, 44, of Springdale, died Tuesday, April 25, 2017 in Grady, Arkansas. He was born July 6, 1972 to Larry and Nancy Moffit Barrett. He is survived …
Stacy Michelle Brewer

Stacy Michelle Brewer, 49, of Conway, Arkansas died unexpectedly of natural causes Friday, April 29, 2017. She was born September 7, 1967. Memorial Celebration of her life 3 p.m.-6 p.m. …
Antonia "Tonie" Brickey

Antonia Greta deRidder "Tonie" Brickey, age 78, of Pine Bluff, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017. Funeral services: Friday, May 5, 2017, 10:30 a.m. at Shannon Road Baptist Church. Visitation: …
Jeffrey Busch

Jeffrey Busch, 63, of Bentonville died April 25, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. He was born November 20, 1953 to Victor and Alice Busch. Jeffrey was a member …
Bobbie Jean Butler

Bobbie Jean Butler, 86, of Little Rock passed away May 1, 2017. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Ernie Butler Jr., her parents Noel …
Walter H. (Mack) Byrd

Walter H. "Mack" Byrd, 80, of Paris passed away Sunday in Paris. Visitation: 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Friday, May 5, 2017, at Roller Funeral Home in Paris. Funeral Service: 2 p.m. …
Mary Lois Carter

Mary Lois Yarbrough Carter, 92, of Conway passed away May 2, 2017. She was born August 4, 1924 to the late Buford and Martha Sue Woefle Yarbrough in Drummond, Tenn. …
Harry Cia

On May 2, 2017, Harry Cia heard the voice of Jesus say, "Come unto Me and rest." At 94, he was ready to join his generation. Harry loved his faith, …
Allen Dale Eakin

Allen Dale Eakin left this world on Thursday, April 27, 2017. He was 68 years old and was born to Allen Dewey Eakin and Juanita Catherine Miller Eakin Baxley in …
Frances Ione Erion

Frances Erion, 82 of Little Rock, danced her way into heaven on April 27, 2017. She was born to Lawson and Charlene Hebb on October 29, 1934 in North Little …
Linda Boyce Queary Fairchild

Linda Boyce Queary Fairchild, 72, of Batesville died Wednesday. Survivors: husband, A.W. Fairchild; sons, Tim Fairchild (Janice), Brad Fairchild (Allyson), Calvin Fairchild (Amy); daughter, Cheryl Ward (John); grandchildren, Justin Ward, …
Jhase D. Fitzhugh

Jhase D. Fitzhugh of Little Rock, departed this life, April 26, 2017. He leaves to cherish his memory: father, Devon Fitzhugh Sr.; mother, Jazmine Romes; host of family and friends. …
Larry A. Fountain

Larry A. Fountain, 62, of Pine Bluff, passed away April 29, 2017. Arrangements are pending by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. His online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
John Thomas Harpole

John Thomas Harpole died unexpectedly Saturday, April 29, at home of a broken heart. John was born in Louisville, Ms, graduating from LHS in 1965. He met his best friend …
Bobbie Sue Hayles

Bobbie Sue Hayles died April 27, 2017 in Leander, Texas at the age of 84. A graveside service is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Friday, May 5 at Mount Carmel …
Norman Louis Henson

Norman Louis Henson, 82, of Star City, died Saturday at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock. He was born May 17, 1934 in Little Rock to the late Tilford …
Kimberly Hervey

Kimberly Hervey, AKA, Lyric Amber Alexander, 45, was born Sunday, August 15, 1971 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was laid to rest on Sunday, April 30, 2017. Cremation arrangements entrusted …
Delmer Duan Hice

Delmer Duan Hice, 90, of Russellville, died Wednesday. Service is 10 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 2017, at the Shinn Chapel. Burial in Brock Cemetery under the direction of Shinn Funeral …
Otis Lelon (Lee) Hubbard

Otis Lelon (Lee) Hubbard, 76, passed peacefully away on April 9, 2017, in Los Angeles, after a battle with cancer. Graveside service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, May 6, 2017, …
William Paul Huitt

Wiliam Paul Huitt, age 68 of Hermitage, Ark. died Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017 at the John R. Williamson Hospice House in El Dorado, Ark. He was born November 8th, 1948, …
Mavis June Marie Toms Hunt

Mavis Toms Hunt, 96, passed Sunday. She's survived by sons, Kilian Agnew, Leonard (Marie) Toms Sr. and Elijah (Emma) Agnew; daughters, Irma (John) Ingram and Ada Malvin; five grandchildren and …
Hazel L. Jackson

Hazel L. Jackson, 60, of Jacksonville, Ark. departed this life May 2, 2017. She was preceded in death by: father, Louis Jackson; mother, Hazel Conway Jackson; sister Joesther Matthews. Hazel …
Mary Rose James

Mary Rose James, 94, of Thornton died Tuesday, May 2, 2017. Visitation will be Friday, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Funeral services will be …
Johnnie Johnson

Johnnie Johnson, 80, of Benton passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017. Interment by Roller-Ballard Funeral Home is 1 p.m., Friday, May 5, 2017 at New Friendship Cemetery. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.
Robert Kennith Jones

Robert Kennith Jones, age 76, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2017. He was born on April 2, 1941, in Columbia, Missouri, to Robert King and Nancy Elta …
Catherine Cox Kennedy

Catherine Cox Kennedy, 85, received her angel wings on May 1, 2017, in Little Rock, Arkansas, while surrounded by her loving family. Cathy was born May 12, 1931 in Hope. …
Mary Magdalene Grable Kraus

America's Greatest Generation lost another member on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. That's when Mary Magdalene Grable Kraus, age 93, was welcomed into heaven. Mary was born October 2, 1923, in …
Wardell Laster Sr.

Wardell Laster Sr., 88, Little Rock, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017. He leaves to cherish his memory; his wife of 60 years, Geneva Laster; children, Wardell Laster Jr. …
Richard Tommy Little

Mr. Richard Tommy Little, 67, of Pine Bluff, Ark. passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. A Memorial Service will be held in the honor of Mr. Richard Tommy Little …
James Edward Maness Sr.

James Edward Maness Sr., age 72, of Houston, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017. Graveside memorial services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, May 4, at May Cemetery, near Houston, …
Ida Alice Marshall

Ida Alice Evans Marshall, loving wife and mother, entered Heaven on May 3rd, 2017. Visitation will be Friday, May 5th at 12 noon at Griffin Leggett, Conway. Funeral service will …
June Ernestine McDonald

June Ernestine McDonald, 86, of North Little Rock was called home to her heavenly father on May 1, 2017. June was a licensed practical nurse, and served many years as …
Wanda Miller

Wanda Miller, 73, of the Herbine community in Rison died May 2, 2017. Funeral services are 2 p.m., Friday at Buie Funeral Home in Rison, with burial at Prosperity Cemetery …
Floy Jean Mitchell

Floy Jean Mitchell, 73, of Perryville, Arkansas, died Tuesday, May 2, 2017. She was born April 27, 1944 in Cherry Hill, Arkansas. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Friday, May …
Harold Edward Moore

Harold Edward Moore, age 79, a resident of Farmington, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at his home. He was born April 4, 1938 in Fallsville, Arkansas, the son of …
Jo Beth "Jody" Mullens

Jo Beth (Jody) Mullens, 89, of Heber Springs passed away on May 1, 2017, Born January 1, 1928, in Monticello, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Dee Truitt Ellison and …
Tula Avo Jackson Peters

Tula Avo Jackson Peters, 89, of Holiday Island, Arkansas went to be with her Lord May 1, 2017. She was a member of Jacksonville Freewill Baptist Church. She was an …
Willie Dee Preyer

Deacon WILLIE DEE PREYER, 79, of North Little Rock, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2017. Family Hour: Thursday, 5:30-7 pm. Service: Friday, 10 a.m. both at St. Luke Baptist …
Michael Lee Richesin

Michael Lee Richesin, 72, of Little Rock, died April 27, 2017. He was born April 25, 1945 in Kingman, Arizona. He was a U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran and was retired …
Ellen Sue Round

Ellen Sue Rogers Rownd, 96, of Little Rock passed away on May 2, 2017. She was born in Pottsville, Arkansas on April 14, 1921 to James Claude Rogers and Sarah …
Cleon Joseph "Joe" Shackelford Jr.

Cleon Joseph "Joe" Shackelford, Jr. 82 of DeWitt died May 2, 2017. He was born June 15, 1934 in Little Rock to C.J. "Shakey" and Mildred Shackelford. He was a …
Dorothy Smart

Dorothy Smart, 95, of Monticello, died May 2, 2017. Visitation: May 4, 6-8 p.m., Griffin Funeral Home. Funeral held Friday, May 5, 2017, 10 a.m., Tabernacle of faith Full Gospel …
Carrie Mae Smith

Carrie Mae Smith, 54, departed this life on April 22, 2017 at Baptist Health Medical Center Little Rock, AR. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Smith Sr. …
Katherine Taylor

Katherine Taylor 93, of Little Rock, Ark. passed peacefully on April 29, 2017. Her loving survivors include: one son, James Taylor; four daughters, Earnest Jean Sisk, Shirley Brown, Susan Sheard …
Robert "Bob" Oliver Taylor

Robert "Bob" Oliver Taylor, age 78, of North Little Rock passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017 at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock. He was born August 13, 1938 in …
George Robert "Bob" Toombs

George Robert "Bob" Toombs, 96, of Mabelvale went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, May 3, 2017 He was a WWII Veteran and retired from the U.S. Postal Service after …
Robert Lee Tucker Jr.

Robert Lee Tucker Jr., 68, of Brinkley, died Wednesday, April 26 at Forrest City Medic al Center in Forrest City. His wife, Ruby Tucker, two sons, two daughters, three brothers, …
Jacquelyn "Jackie" Godwin Wage

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Godwin Wage, 95, of Little Rock, died Monday, May 1, 2017. She was born June 12, 1921, in Banks, Arkansas, and lived most of her life in Little …
James Edward Watson Sr.

Deacon James Edward Watson, Sr. was born February 3, 1936 in Atmore, Alabama to the late David E. Watson and Anna Margurite Williams (Kirkland). He professed a hope in Christ …
Rev. Joseph Watson Sr.

Rev. Joseph Watson Sr. Family hour and Musical Celebration Wednesday May 3, 2017, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary, NLR. Service Thursday, May 4, 2017, 7 p.m. at …
Roy Nolan Watt

Roy Nolan Watt, age 75, of Crossett, Ark. died on May 2, 2017 at Ashley County Medical Center. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 4, …
Carson Dale Weatherford

Carson Dale Weatherford was born sleeping April 26th, 2017. Carson is the son of Collin and Mallory Weatherford. While his time was very short, he leaves behind many family members …
Clara Wilson

Clara Wilson, of Cabot passed on May 1st, 2017. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Christ Worship Center in Cabot. Visitation will be from …
Bobby Ray Wortham

Bobby Ray Wortham, 79, of Judsonia passed away May 2, 2017 in Searcy, Arkansas. A Graveside Service will be at White County Memorial Gardens at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, May …
DiMarco Andrew Wylie

Mr. DiMarco Andrew Wylie (Marco), 28, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas passed away on April 28, 2017. A graveside service will be Friday, May 5, 2017 at 1 p.m. in Cypress …

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