Obituaries

Obituaries for October 15, 2017

William B. "Bill" Barnard Jr.

WILLIAM B. "BILL" BARNARD JR., 77, of North Little Rock, passed away Oct. 12, 2017. Visitation will be Monday, Oct. 16 from 5-7 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 …
Brandy Melissa Beight

BRANDY MELISSA BEIGHT, age 34, of Little Rock passed away Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017. She was born and raised in Little Rock, Ark., on Aug. 1, 1983 to Jack and …
Rebecca Lynn Bobenmoyer

REBECCA LYNN BOBENMOYER, 47, left this life on Oct. 7, 2017. She was born Aug. 6, 1970 in Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Rebecca attended Jacksonville High School graduation in 1988. …
Ray Braly

Ray Braly, 81, a resident of Lincoln, passed away Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born Feb. 13, 1936 in Cane Hill, the …
Mary Jane Brasher

Mary Jane Brasher, 75, of Jordan, Ark., died Oct. 13, 2017 in Mountain Home, Ark. Funeral arrangements are visitation Monday Oct. 16, 2017 at Jordan First Baptist Church at 9 …
Lester Jewell Bratton

Lester Jewell Bratton of Sheridan, Ark., was born Jan. 22, 1927 in Sheridan, Ark., the son of the late Jewell F. and Mae Reynolds Bratton. He was a member of …
Peggy Lou Britton

Peggy Lou Britton, 69, Atkins, died Thursday. The family will receive friends from 5-6 p.m., Monday evening at the funeral home. Burial will be private in Shiloh Cemetery north of …
Jimmy Dale Church

Jimmy Dale Church, 53, of Hot Springs Village, formerly of Swifton, died Thursday. Survivors: wife, Stacey; mother, Wilma Church (companion, Julian); children, Chad Church, Scott Church, Heather Arnold and Brittany …
William Joseph "Billy Joe" Clay

William Joseph "Billy Joe" Clay, 37, of Scotland, Ark., went to Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Oct. 7, 2017. He was born on Jan. …
Deborah Sue Cleaver

Deborah Sue Cleaver, 68 of Lonoke, Ark., passed from this life on Oct.12, 2017. She was born in Kokomo, Ind. on Jan, 13, 1949. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to …
Betty Lou Chrisman Crain

Betty Lou Chrisman Craig, 91, of Pine Bluff, died Saturday. Survivors: son, Mark Craig and his wife, Lori; and grandson, Will Craig. Visitation: Sunday afternoon, Oct. 15, 2017, from 2-4 …
Kelly Brent Davidson

Kelly Brent Davidson, 72, passed away on Oct. 11, 2017 at home in Bentonville, Ark. He was born on Sept. 1, 1945 in Steele, Mo., the son of Harry and …
Nathaniel (Cowboy) Davis Jr.

NATHANIEL (COWBOY) DAVIS JR., 74, North Little Rock, passed Oct. 9. Survivors: an aunt, five sisters, nieces, nephews, and friends. A memorial service, with military honors, will be held 1 …
Michael C. Dial

Michael C. Dial, 76, of Rogers passed away Oct. 14, 2017 at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville. He was born Aug. 22, 1941. Arrangements are pending by Benton County …
Marie Dixon-Jordan

Marie Dixon-Jordan, age 82, of Fayetteville, died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017 in Fayetteville. She was born Apr. 17, 1935 in Sidney, Neb., the daughter of Harry and Mae McClure Gorman. …
Windell Monroe Duncan

Windell Monroe Duncan, 64, of Quitman, went to be with the Lord Oct. 12, 2017. He was born Nov. 24, 1952 to the Late William Lawrence and Trudy Irene Duncan. …
Melissa Shrewsbury Durden

MELISSA SHREWSBURY DURDEN, 33, of North Little Rock passed away Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017. She was born July 21, 1984 in Hope, Ark. Melissa is survived by her husband, Kevin …
James Turner Edds Sr.

USAF Ret. Major James Turner Edds Sr., 83, Pensacola, Fla., passed Oct. 10, 2017. Visitation Tuesday Oct. 17, 5-7 p.m., Regency. Services Oct. 18, 2 pm., Regency. Interment with military …
James "Jimmy" F. Farber Jr.

James "Jimmy" F. Farber Jr, 54, Malvern, passed away Friday, Oct. 13, 2017. Survivors: wife Tonya, son Derek (Hannah) Farber, daughter, Kimberly Farber, grandson Cole Allen Farber. Visitation: Sunday, Oct. …
Emma Dolores Frazier

EMMA DOLORES FRAZIER, 78 of Sherwood, Ark., went to be with her Lord on Oct. 12, 2017. She was born in Atlanta, Ga., on Oct. 21, 1938. Dolores enjoyed spending …
Emma Dolores Frazier

EMMA DOLORES FRASIER Dolores Frazier, 78, of Sherwood, Ark., went to be with her Lord on Oct. 12, 2017. She was born in Atlanta, Ga., on Oct. 21, 1938. Dolores …
Earlene Weir Fuller

EARLENE WEIR FULLER, age 81, of Jacksonville took her heavenly flight on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017. She was met on the heavenly shore by her parents J.W. and Pernecie Weir, …
Gladys Dean Gaffield

Gladys Dean Gaffield, age 70, passed away in Pea Ridge, Ark., on Oct. 11, 2017. She was born July 10, 1947 in Siloam Springs to Virgil and Gladys Fay (Halley) …
Martin F. (Frank) Gentry

Martin F. (Frank) Gentry passed away Oct. 11, 2017 in Searcy, Ark. Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. Oct. 15, 2017 at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy with Funeral …
Joylea B. Galloway George

JOYLEA B. GALLOWAY GEORGE, 83, of North Little Rock, went to be with her Lord Oct. 12, 2017. She was born Dec. 15, 1933, in North Little Rock, to Charles …
Louis Charles Gottsponer

Louis Charles Gottsponer Sr., of St. Vincent, Ark., passed away Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, at CHI St. Vincent Hospital Morrilton. He was 78. Louis was born at home Feb. 2, …
Ellis Hugh Higgs

Ellis Hugh Higgs, 73, of Plainview passed away Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017. He was born Oct. 19, 1943 in North Little Rock, Ark., to Charles and Ruby Edmonson Higgs. He …
Bernice Blue Jackson

BERNICE BLUE JACKSON, 89, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away peacefully on Oct. 9, 2017. She is survived by her children, Charles Harris, Debra Blue (Ronnie) Brown, Michael Blue, Sharol …
Randy L. Jackson

RANDY L. JACKSON, 54, of North Little Rock, Ark., passed away on Oct. 8, 2017. He was born July 13, 1963 in North Little Rock, Ark. He was preceded in …
Albert Junior Jeffcoat

Albert Junior Jeffcoat, 75, of Benton, passed away Oct. 12, 2017. He was born to the late, Clarence and Onie Jeffcoat on March 22, 1942 in Benton, Ark. A graveside …
Carolyn Johnson

Carolyn Johnson of Swifton, 81, died Thursday. Survivors: sons, David Johnson, Perry Johnson, Russell Johnson, and James Goza; brothers, Calvin and Felix Love; sister, Fern Riley; 17 grandchildren. Visitation: Sunday, …
Riley Lee Kemper

Graveside service for Mr. Riley Kemper, age 69 of Rosston will be 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 at Corinth Cemetery in Bodcaw, with Bro. William Laughard officiating. Arrangements are …
Logan Kirksey

Logan Kirksey, age 9, Poyen, passed away Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017 after a four year battle with cancer. Survivors, mother Carrie Allen and fiancée Dustin Bennett, sister, Emma Grace Sexton, …
Elizabeth Grace Layton

With profound sadness, we must announce the passing of our beloved Elizabeth Grace McHargue-Layton (Hobbs) on Oct. 2, 2017. She was preceded in death by her Mother and Father, Jean …
Earnest Allen "Jimmy" Loyd

Earnest Allen " Jimmy" Loyd, 88, of Morrilton, died, Friday, Oct. 13, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 70 years Syretha Chambers Loyd. Funeral services: 10 a.m. Monday, …
Mary Nadine Martin

Mary Nadine Martin, 80, of Batesville died Friday, Oct. 13, 2017. Funeral services, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 at 2 p.m. at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel. Burial in the …
Vina Treat Mayall

Vina Treat Mayall, 80, peacefully ended her earthly journey on Oct. 13, 2017 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Stuttgart, Ark. Over the last two years, she faced numerous health …
Nelda Gray McMahon

Nelda Gray-McMahan, who resided in Paris, Ark., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, in Charleston, Ark. She was born Aug. 26, 1929, in Paris to the late Thomas Gray and …
Donald Lewis Melton Jr.

DONALD LEWIS MELTON JR., 67, of Sherwood, died Sept. 26, 2017. He is survived by his sister, Marilyn Earles of Cabot; two nephews, Ronald and Randy Earles; and two great-nephews, …
Betty Lee Moore

Betty Lee (Jackson) Moore of Ward, departed this life Oct. 12, 2017. She was born Jan. 23, 1937 in Bradford, Ark., to the late William and Lucy (Willis) Jackson. Visitation …
Dianna Kaye Nash

DIANNA KAYE NASH, 74, of Maumelle, Ark., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. …
Lucille Nickelson

LUCILLE NICKELSON, 96, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life Oct. 10, 2017. Family Hour will be Friday 10-11 a.m. and Funeral starting at 11 a.m. both at First Baptist …
Irma Jean Vanlandingham Nix

Irma Jean Vanlandingham Nix, 84, of Pine Bluff, Ark., went to be with Jesus Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Little Rock. She was born May 4, …
James "Jim" Stollie Pruitt Jr.

James "Jim" Stollie Pruitt Jr. went to his heavenly home on Aug. 29, 2017, surrounded by his loving family and pastor. He was born in North Little Rock, Ark., on …
David A. Ray

The family of David A. Ray invite his friends to celebrate his life at the Riverside Park in West Fork, Saturday, Oct. 21 beginning at 1 p.m. David passed away …
Russell Settlers

RUSSELL SETTLERS, 60, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life Oct. 11, 2017. Preceded in death by his father Alonzo Settlers. He leaves to cherish his memory daughter: Porsha Settlers, …
Ray Emanuel Seyller

In loving memory of RAY SEYLLER, 87, who passed away Tuesday night at 12:20 p.m., at home in his sleep. He has returned to God until Judgment Day. He lives …
Edward "Eddie" Smith

Edward "Eddie" Smith, 69 of Hindsville died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in Springdale. He was born Dec. 7, 1947 in Blackwell, Okla., the son of Robert Smith and Norma Curtis. …
Harold Eldon Smith

Harold Eldon Smith "Smitty", 76 years of age of Elk Bend (Salmon), Idaho passed away Oct. 8, 2017 at his home. He was born Oct. 19, 1940 the twin to …
Judy E. Smith

JUDY E. SMITH, 75, of North Little Rock passed away Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. She was born March 14, 1942 in Laurel, Miss., to Mattie Christine Russell. She is survived …
Lucia "Lucy" Smith

Funeral for Lucy Mendez Smith, 38, Emmet, 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 at Calvary Baptist Church. Burial Rose Hill Cemetery, Hope. Visitation 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 until …
Wanda K. Smith

WANDA K. SMITH, 69, of Little Rock, passed away on Oct. 12, 2017. She was born on March 7, 1948 in Russellville to the late Jasper Ragsdale and Doris Ragsdale …
Hayden Blake Spells

Hayden Blake Spells, 18 of Arkadelphia went home to the Lord Wednesday Oct. 11, 2017. Hayden was the sweetest most caring young man to have ever walked this earth. Anyone …
Roy Hayden Stevenson

Roy Hayden Stevenson, 90, of Hickory Ridge, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, in Wynne. Funeral services are 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, at the Hickory Ridge Church of Christ. …
Raymond Henry Sublett

Raymond Henry Sublett, 79, of Greenbrier, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 Visitation will be Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, 6-8 p.m., at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Greenbrier. Funeral service will be …
Christopher Thomas Tarrants

CHRISTOPHER THOMAS TARRANTS passed away on Oct. 12, 2017. He fought a hard fight for over a year and a half. He survived by his mother Valerie Rawdon, his brothers …
Larry Taylor

Larry Taylor, 71, of Russellville passed away Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017. The family will hold a private burial at a later date. The online obituary and guestbook are available at …
Velma Frances Teutsch

Velma Frances Teutsch, 71, of Crossett, died Friday Oct. 13, at her home. She is survived by her husband Joe of Crossett; along with six children, 24 grandchildren and 12 …
Nora Jean Thrasher

Nora Jean Thrasher, 57 of Carlisle, passed away on Oct. 14, 2017. Survived by her daughters, Jennifer Gustus (Jeremiah), and Shawn Corley (Barry Payne); sisters, Julia Campbell (Tim) and Rita …
Marie F. Whitfield Willett (McClaren)

Marie F. Whitfield Willett (McClaren), 87, died Oct. 10, 2017 at her residence in Grant, Fla. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother and was one of the …
Shelby Jean Williams

Shelby Jean Williams, 80, of Des Arc died Monday, Oct. 9, 2017. Survivors: one daughter, four sons, one brother, one sister, nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild. There will be …
Estelle Lillian Yarb

Estelle Lillian Yarb, 77, of Russellville, passed away, Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 at her home in Russellville. Arrangements are private and under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Internet obituary …

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