Obituaries

Obituaries for August 12, 2018

Jerry Baker

Jerry Baker, 85, of Benton, Ark., passed away on Aug. 8, 2018. He was born to Jerome and Madge Baker on April 8, 1933 in Memphis, Tenn. He is survived …
J.P. "Jasper" Bass

J.P. "Jasper" Bass Jr., 89, of Bryant passed away Friday, Aug. 10, 2018. He was born Oct. 7, 1928 in Pine Bluff, Ark. where he was educated and raised by …
Imogene Bearden

Gertie Imogene Bearden, of Jonesboro, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018. Funeral services will be 2 pm Sunday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Interment will follow at Jonesboro …
Lige William Benson

Lige William Benson, 85, of Havana, Ark., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018. He was born Aug. 19, 1932, in Roland, Ark., to Robert and Bertha Benson. He is survived …
Melba Ruth Bidwell

Funeral services for Melba "Gay" Ruth Bidwell, 91, of Flippin, Ark., were Aug. 3, at the First Baptist Church of Flippin, Ark. Gay died July 31, 2018. Survived by husband, …
James Edward Blackmon

James Blackmon, 35, of St. Louis, Missouri departed this life July 31. He leaves to cherish his memory with his wife, parents and other relatives. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary …
David Gene Burton

DAVID GENE BURTON, 85, of North Little Rock danced his way into heaven on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018, due to complications from Alzheimer's disease. He was born in Little Rock, …
Thada Carr

THADA DELL CARR, 81, passed away on Aug. 7, 2018. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Thada Carr's memory to Friendly Chapel Church of the Nazarene soup …
Jackaline "Jackie" Casto

Jackaline " Jackie" Casto, 88, of Atkins, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 14, at Lemley Chapel. Burial is in Union …
Benny Lee Clark

Benny Lee Clark, age 77, of Pine Bluff died in peace on Aug. 5, 2018. A memorial gathering will be Tuesday Aug. 14, 2018, beginning at 6 p.m., at Fuller …
Teddy "Ted" Mac Crews

Teddy "Ted" Mac Crews, age 62, of Alexander passed away Aug. 10, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday Aug. 15, 2018 with visitation starting at 1 …
Bob Crook

BOB CROOK, born Oct. 6, 1938, slipped into a restful sleep Aug. 10, 2018. He was the son of Ms. Bill Crenshaw and Clarence Crook. Bob, a veteran of the …
Maki Dennis

MAKI YOSHIDA DENNIS, 89, of Maumelle passed away Friday, Aug. 10, 2018. She was born Dec. 16, 1928 in Port Haney, B.C., to Ginzo and Sato Yoshida. Maki was a …
Wayne Divine

Dr. Douglas Wayne Divine, age 88, of Pine Bluff, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, August 8, 2018. Born July 15, 1930, in the Sulphur Springs Community, he was …
William Elvis Dugger

William Elvis Dugger, 95, of Batesville died Friday, Aug. 10, 2018. Funeral services, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018 at 10 a.m. at the Moorefield United Methodist Church. Burial, Tunstall Cemetery, Sulphur …
Mary Margaret Ellis

Mary Margaret Ellis, 84, formerly of Emmet, died Aug. 10, 2018 in Prescott, Ark. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 12 at Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home in Prescott, Ark. …
Ann Engelberger

Ann Engelberger died in Leesburg, Va., on Aug. 8, 2018. She was a graduate of Havana (Yell) High School, Arkansas Tech with a biology degree, and Boston University with Master's …
John "Jack" Thomas Firmin Jr.

John "Jack" Thomas Firmin Jr., age 87, passed away Sunday, Aug. 5th, 2018. He was born March 13, 1931 in Texarkana, Texas, the son of John Thomas and Monte Cleo …
Freddie Lee Forte

FREDDIE LEE FORTE, 78, of Little Rock, passed away on Sunday Aug. 5, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Master Sergeant Edward Forte Sr. She is survived …
Danny Gilbert

Funeral for Danny Gilbert, age 68 of Fulton, 2:00pm Sunday, August 12, 2018 at Old Liberty Church in Fulton, visitation one hour before service with Bro. Charles Hawley officiating. Burial …
James T. "Tom" Glasgow

James "Tom" Glasgow, age 88, of Watertown, Wisconsin, died August 9. Funeral service 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 13, at Union Hill Baptist Church. Burial Union Hill Cemetery by Frazer's Funeral …
Jennifer Denise Wyatt Glover

Jennifer Denise Wyatt Glover, 37, passed away Aug. 4, 2018. She was born Feb. 14, 1981, to Don and Teresa Wyatt of Des Arc. She is survived by her significant …
William J. Gumm

William J. "Bill" Gumm, 80, of Forum passed away Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018. He was born Dec. 18, 1937 in Clifty, Ark., to Roy Elmer Gumm and Opal Pearl Byrd-Gumm. …
Willie Jean Hawkins

WILLIE JEAN HAWKINS, 85, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life Aug. 8. She was preceded in death by: daughter Levonne "Bonnie" Hawkins and her parents: Robert and Annie Fielder. …
Samuel Scott Hicks

Samuel Scott Hicks, 30, of Patrick, Ark., passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018 in Combs, Arkansas. He was born January 29,1988 in Enid, Oklahoma to Samuel Ricky Hicks and Brenda …
Claudy R. Jones

CLAUDY R. JONES, 70, of North Little Rock, Ark., departed this life Aug. 8. She was preceded in death by her husband of 27 years Henry L. Jones, her second …
Emmit Keeling

EMMIT "WOODY" KEELING, 79, of Maumelle passed away Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018. He was born Oct. 16, 1938 in Marianna, Ark., to Louis and Mildred Keeling. He graduated from Marianna …
Deborah Kimberlain

Deborah Kimberlain, 65, of Pikeville, Ky., died on Aug. 10, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Nathan Kimberlain; daughter, Jillian Kimberlain; grandson, Edward Kimberlain and brother, Paul Damron. No …
Todd Litterell

Todd Gerald Litterell, 49, of Farmington, passed away on Aug. 7, 2018, at Fayetteville. He was born on July 29, 1969, in Huntsville, to Junior Litterell and Theresa Holbrook Boles. …
Gabrielle LeeAnn Maier

Gabrielle Maier, 11, died Aug. 9. She is survived by her parents Dwain and Tammy Maier and siblings. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Aug. 12 at Essex Funeral Home. Funeral …
Helen Marie Martin

Helen Marie Martin, 104, of Star City died Friday. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Calvary Assembly of God Church. Bro. Jim Babcock and Farrell Kendrick officiating. Visitation is …
Barbara Joan Mavis

A memorial service for Barbara Joan Mavis, 95, of Mountain Home, Ark., was Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018, at Mountain Home Bible Church. Barbara died July 29, 2018. Survived by daughters, …
Sharon Kay McCuan

Sharon Kay McCuan passed away peacefully at the age of 60 on Friday, August 10, 2018 at National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs. She was born September 15, 1957 …
Jimmy Dewayne McLaughlin

Jimmy Dewayne McLaughlin, of Judsonia, Ark., passed away Aug. 10, 2018, in Searcy at the age of 83. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018, at 2 …
Gary Dean Messer

Gary Dean Messer, 77, of Pea Ridge, died Aug. 10 at his home. He was born Aug. 12, 1940 at Pea Ridge, to E.C. "Red" Messer and Lennie Belle Hall …
John Midwell

John Midwell, 69, Pottsville, died Friday. He was born on Sept. 1, 1948, in Lepanto, to Coy and Verlie Wolf Midwell. All services are private with arrangements by Shinn Funeral …
Kyle Edgar Ming

Kyle Edgar Ming of Hot Springs, passed away at the age of 25. Son of Les and Shellie Ming, born on Dec. 30, 1992 in Little Rock. Celebration of life …
Carolyn Sue Myers

Carolyn Sue Myers, 73, of Alabam passed away Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018. She was born Aug. 2, 1945 in Madison County to Herbert Presley and Pauline Lindsay-Presley. She was preceded …
A. B. Nelms

A.B. Nelms, 79, of Snyder, died Friday, Aug. 10, 2018. Funeral service: 10 a.m., Monday, Fellowship Baptist Church with burial in Greene Cemetery. Visitation: 5-7 p.m., Sunday at the funeral …
Mary Ann Nichols

MARY ANN BUDDE NICHOLS, age 95, passed into eternal rest on Aug. 9, 2018. Beloved wife of the late James Burke Nichols. Predeceased by her loving parents, Joseph Budde and …
Donna Novarese

Donna Novarese, 70, of McRae, Ark., passed away Aug. 10, 2018. Family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe, with funeral to follow at 2 …
Jerry Wayne Nugent

Jerry Wayne Nugent, 69, of Scott, passed away peacefully on Aug. 6, 2018. He is survived by his wife Mildred of the home, and his daughter, Sarita Carver (Jim) of …
Tina Marie Owens

Tina Marie Owens, 61, of McRae, Ark., went to be with the Lord Aug. 10, 2018. Survivors include her husband Charles, two daughters, Kelly and Brenda; one son, Chuckie; three …
Elmer David Paris

Elmer David Paris, age 64, of Collins passed away Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at his home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel …
Joseph "Joey" Parks

Joseph "Joey" Parks, 38, of Crossett, died Aug. 9, at home. Funeral Service 3 p.m., Aug. 12th, Rolfe Chapel Freewill Baptist Church, Crossett. Visitation 2-3 p.m., at the church, prior …
A.J. (Jerry) Payne

A.J. (JERRY) PAYNE, age 84, of Little Rock, died on Aug. 4, 2018. He and his wife, Chere Lile Payne, age 71, had operated a photographic studio in downtown Little …
Sam William Porter

SAM WILLIAM PORTER, 71, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life Aug. 7. Family Hour: Monday 5-6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary, LR. Funeral: Tuesday 10:30 a.m. at Pleasant Hill C.M.E. …
Johnnie Mack Ragains

Johnnie Mack Ragains, 77, of Fort Smith, Ark., passed away on Thursday, Aug. 9th, 2018 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Gail, of the home, and his …
John W. Ratliff

John W. Ratliff passed away on Friday, Aug. 10, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on Oct. 30, 1927 in Alicia, Ark., and grew up in …
Harold Eugene Remp

Harold Eugene Remp, age 88, passed away in Ozark, Mo., on Aug. 5, 2018. He was born in Newton, Kan., on April 23, 1930 to Roy Dewey and Nelle Mae …
Dena Rae Jones Reynolds

DENA RAE JONES REYNOLDS, 99 years young, passed away July 29, 2018, surrounded by family at home in North Little Rock. She was born Oct. 19, 1918 near Choctaw in …
Roland O. Robinson

Roland Robinson, 98, of Cabot, Ark., went to be with the Lord on Aug. 8, 2018. He was born on April 15, 1920, in Floyd, Arkansas, and later moved to …
C. L. Roy

C.L. Roy, loving husband, devoted father, and proud grandfather passed away on Aug. 8, 2018, at the age of 80. C.L. was born in DeWitt, Ark., on March 2, 1938. …
Robert Scroggin

ROBERT WILLIAM SCROGGIN, 89, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Tampa at home of natural causes. He was born April 5, 1929, in Little Rock. …
Jaime Antonio Selvera

On Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018, a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, and friend, Jaime Antonio Selvera Jr., 19, of Rogers, Ark., passed away at Mercy Hospital in Rogers, surrounded by …
Arlee Richard Taylor

Funeral for Arlee Richard Taylor, 84, formerly of Blevins, Ark., 10 a.m., Monday Aug. 13, 2018 at Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home with Bro. Ed Woods officiating. Burial Union Grove Cemetery. Visitation …
Barbara Ann Tennison

Graveside Services for Barbara Tennison, 75, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, will be 11:00 am, August 15, at Park Lawn Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri. Barbara passed away August 9, 2018. Barbara …
Robbie Dean Terry

Services for Robbie Dean Terry of Midway, Ark., will be private. Robbie died July 29, 2018, at his residence, in Midway, at the age of 54. Survived by his mother, …
Lance Eric Thompson

LANCE ERIC THOMPSON (born Sgroi), age 39, of Little Rock, passed away Aug. 7, 2018 after a lengthy and intense battle with cancer. Lance, a program analyst at FedEx, had …
Ronald Dee VanLaningham

Ronald Dee VanLaningham, 83, of Rogers, Ark., passed away Aug. 4, 2018 in Rogers. He was born March 11, 1935, in Beatrice, Neb., to Dee Wesley and Vivian Lorene Thrapp …
Charlotte Joyce Watts

Charlotte Joyce Watts, 63, of Atkins, passed away Friday in Russellville. She was born April 11, 1955 in Jonesboro to Sanford and Joyce Tate. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Tuesday, …
Jerline C. "Jerri" Weidemann

Jerline C. Weidemann (Jerri) of Cabot, Ark., went home to the Lord on Friday, Aug. 10, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Faris and Grace Utley, two …
Dorothy Louise Willmuth

On August 6, 2018, the Spirit of Life departed the body of DOROTHY LOUISE ZALAKER WILLMUTH of Little Rock. She was the last survivor of the immediate family of Mary …
Diana M. Zaloudek

Diana Zaloudek, 72, of Rogers passed away Aug. 7, 2018, in Bentonville. She was born Dec. 2, 1945 to Ivan and Winifred VanWagenen Fischer in Mitchell, S.D. Survivors are her …

Obituaries for August 12, 2018

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