Obituaries

Obituaries for August 26, 2018

Ella Louise Anderson

ELLA LOUISE ANDERSON, 67, of LR, Ark., departed this life August 21. Family Hour: Sunday, 6-7 p.m. and Life Celebration: Monday 10 a.m. both at Liberty Hill Baptist Church 1215 …
Lola Murray Anderson

Lola Murray Anderson, 98, of Star City passed away Friday. Visitation is Monday from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Services are Tuesday at 2 p.m., Griffin Funeral Chapel in …
Thomas Michael Arthur

THOMAS MICHAEL ARTHUR, 44, passed from this world to the next on Aug. 23, 2018. He was born on May 27, 1974 in Little Rock, Ark. He is survived by …
Willard Blake

Sergeant Willard Blake, 98, of Conway, died Aug. 24, 2018. Visitation will be held at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway on Monday, Aug. 27th from 6-7 p.m. Graveside services, with …
Emily Louise Booth

EMILY LOUISE BOOTH was born in North Little Rock to Joseph and Marie Miller. She graduated from Mount St. Mary's in 1950. She worked for over 30 years at Lion's …
James Boykins

Rev. James Boykins, Jr. transitioned this life August 17, 2018 in Rochester, New York. Visitation will be Monday, August 27th from 7-8 p.m. at the Brown-Calhoun Chapel. Graveside services will …
Ida V. Brooks

IDA V. BROOKS, 79, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life August 21. She was preceded in death by: parents, Elisha and Teresa Benjamin; son, James Smith; husband, Wesley Brooks; …
Mildred Catherine Sprague Gillis Burris

MILDRED CATHERINE SPRAGUE GILLIS BURRIS passed away on August 24th at Good Shepherd Nursing and Rehab in Little Rock, Ark., where she had resided for 5 ½ years. Mildred was …
Karen Clements

Karen Clements, 71, of Hot Springs passed away on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018. She was born on Aug. 27, 1946 in Hominy, Okla., to the late William and Pauline Goggans. …
Lynn Craig Coates

LYNN CRAIG COATES, 78, died on August 17, 2018. In addition to her roles as an exceptional wife, mother and grandmother, she will best be remembered as a selfless giver …
Micheal Wayne Coates

Micheal Wayne Coates transitioned this life July 20, 2018. Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Brown-Calhoun Funeral Service 7117 Geyer Springs Rd. LR, Ark., 72209 501.904.6982 " Providing Families an Everlasting Service" …
Dennis Curtis

Dennis George "Arlo" Curtis, 63, of White Hall, passed away Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018. Memorial services will be Friday, Aug. 31st, 10 a.m. at Central Baptist Church. Visitation will be …
John J. DiNella

JOHN J. DINELLA, 96, passed away Aug. 22, 2018. He is survived by his daughter, Denise Ragland of Little Rock, and other relatives and friends. Services will be in Philadelphia, …
Jean Disarro

JEAN HART DISARRO, 93, of Little Rock, passed away on August 23, 2018. She was born December 29, 1924 to the late Nathaniel and Helen Seymore Hart in Griffithville, Arkansas. …
Jean Hart Disarro

JEAN HART DISARRO, 93, of Little Rock, passed away on Aug. 23, 2018. She was born Dec. 29, 1924 to the late Nathaniel and Helen Seymore Hart in Griffithville, Ark. …
Thomas Emmett DuVall

Thomas Emmett (Ted) DuVall passed into Heaven Thursday morning August 9th. He was born in Hattieville, Arkansas December 2nd 1936 to Samuel and Lillie (Norman) DuVall. He married Sharon Louise …
Alfred Erwin "Al" Einert

Alfred Erwin "Al" Einert died peacefully and surrounded by people who loved him at 5:35 p.m., Wednesday, August 22, at Avenir Memory Care in Fayetteville, after a long fight with …
Rachel Elizabeth Wait Ekenseair

RACHEL ELIZABETH WAIT EKENSEAIR, 33, of Little Rock passed away to a much better life on Aug. 22, 2018. In her own words, she "beat cancer" and is now in …
Charles Stanley Filbeck

Charles Stanley Filbeck Sr. Retired SMSGT, age 84, passed away on August 22, 2018 in Rogers, Ark. He was born May 4, 1934 in Bentonville, Ark., to Issac and Mary …
John Forthman

A graveside service for John Forthman, 83, of Brookfort, Ill., will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sunset Memorial Park, West Helena. Mr. Forthman passed away August 23, 2018. Survivors: 4 children, …
Betty Cravens Gardner

BETTY CRAVENS GARDNER, 76, affectionately known as BG once she became a grandmother, passed away Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, after a gallant 17-month battle with cancer. She was born and …
Charles William "CW" Graham

CHARLES WILLIAM "CW" GRAHAM, age 71, passed away on August 19, 2018. He was born to the late William F. Graham and Gertie Lou Reed Graham on July 1, 1947 …
Hubert Troy Greene

Hubert Troy Greene passed away on August 21, 2018. He is survived by his sister, Gloria Gail Kelley; his niece Melissa Kelley; nephew Ken Kelley and two great nephews. Graveside …
Andrew Leo Harelson Jr.

Andrew Leo Harelson Jr., affectionately known as "Boo" by family and friends, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, La., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018 at the age of …
Elizabeth Reed Hopkins

Elizabeth Reed Hopkins, 90, of Russellville, wife of Lee Hopkins, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018. Arrangements are private by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Memorials: Central Presbyterian Church, 400 West …
Bobbi Lynne Howard

BOBBI LYNNE HOWARD was born Sept. 4, 1961. She closed her eyes and went Home to walk with The Father on Aug. 19, 2018. She is loved and missed by …
Douglas Eugene Johnson

Douglas Eugene Johnson, age 67, died Aug. 23, 2018. He is survived by his mother Ina Johnson; wife, Thelma; a son, Eric Johnson; Gentry and Johnson families and friends. Visitation …
Lillie L. Harvey Johnson

LILLIE L. HARVEY JOHNSON, 76, of Little Rock, Ark., transitioned to her heavenly home on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. She was born to the late Gentry Thomas and Eddie Mae …
Mary Ann Jones

MARY ANN JONES was born Nov. 25, 1927 at Dr. Shelby Atkinson's office which later became the current location of North Little Rock Funeral Home. Mary Ann always joked that …
Alice "Dana" Joseph

Alice "Dana" Joseph passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018 at the age of 74 in St. Louis, Mo. Dana is survived by her husband, Aubrey Joseph, daughter Laura Morris, grandson …
Robert Knapp, Sr.

Services for Robert Knapp Sr., 81, of Bull Shoals will be private. Robert died August 20th. A banker, survived by his son, Robert Knapp of Lawrence, Kansas and daughter, Katherine …
Felton Lamar Lamb Jr.

FELTON LAMAR LAMB JR., "Squirmy" departed this life on Aug. 8, 2018. He was born in Little Rock, Ark., on November 6, 1953. The only beloved son of Bliskie Vine …
William Harry Lynn

William Harry Lynn, 71, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2018, at Circle of Life Hospice-Legacy Village in Bentonville, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by …
Mary "Dale" McFatridge

MARY "DALE" MCFATRIDGE of North Little Rock passed away Aug. 22, 2018. She was born July 28, 1946 in Gibson County, Tenn., to the late William Dallas Witherspoon and Mary …
Stephen Eugene McGinnis

Stephen Eugene McGinnis died Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, at his home in Fayetteville, two days after his 60th birthday. He was born Aug. 9, 1958, the son of Burl Eugene …
Bruce Scott (Moose) McKenzie

Bruce Scott (Moose) McKenzie, 57 of Furlow, Arkansas passed away Friday, August 24, 2018. Scott was born on September 14, 1960 to Bruce and Mary McKenzie in Fort Worth, Texas. …
Vaclav K. Michalek

Vaclav K. Michalek, 95, of Bentonville, passed away Aug. 25, 2018 in Bentonville. He was born May 6, 1923. Visitation Thursday; Aug. 30, 2018, from 9-10 a.m., funeral mass following …
Thomas Lynn Parsons

THOMAS LYNN PARSONS, 73, of Maumelle, Ark., lost his battle with cancer on Aug. 18, 2018. He was born July 31, 1945 in Fort Knox, Ky. He was the son …
Verlon Dale Phillips

Verlon "Dale" Phillips, 81, recently of Clinton, threw down his walker and ran through the streets of glory, early on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018. Dale was born at home, in …
Romie Willis Price

Romie Willis Price, age 83, of Morrilton, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018. He was born October 17, 1934 in Dabney, Arkansas, a son of Romie Price and Florence …
Ann Lynn Prior

Ann Lynn Prior, 73, of Searcy, died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018. She was born Nov. 27, 1944. Ann was married to Ron Prior. Visitation is Monday from 6-8 p.m. at …
Joyce Evelyn Randof

JOYCE EVELYN RANDOF, 65, of Little Rock went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018. She was born on July 9, 1953 in Clarksville, Ark., to the …
Becky Ray

Funeral service for Becky Ray, 72, of Helena is 11 a.m., Monday, Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Visitation, 10 a.m., Monday at the funeral home. Burial-Sunset Memorial Park. Survivors: husband, daughter, 7 …
Mary Ruth Peters Rayburn

MARY RUTH "PETERS" RAYBURN, age 87, of North Little Rock, Ark., passed away Friday, Aug. 24, 2018. She was born Feb. 22, 1931 in Morrilton, Ark., a daughter of Carl …
Don W. Rhea

DON W. RHEA, 80, of North Little Rock, passed away Aug. 22, 2018 at Baptist Medical Center. He was born May 30, 1938 in Benton, Ark., to the late Clarence …
Patsy Louise Rhodes

Patsy Louise Rhodes, 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018. She was born to Verner and Dorothy Hankins on March 29, 1928 in Tipton, Ark. Preceded n death …
Naomi Clare Royal

Naomi Clare Royal, 90, of Fairfield Bay, passed away Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018. Born Aug. 3, 1928. Visitation will be held Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, 1 p.m. at the Clinton …
Carol Moss Santa Cruz

CAROL MOSS SANTA CRUZ, 77, of Little Rock, passed away Aug. 24, 2018. Born in Trenton, N. J., she was a retired nurse with the American Red Cross and volunteered …
Betty Jean Scott

Betty Jean Scott, 89, of Huntington, West Virginia was born on March 28, 1929 in Huntington and passed from this life on August 21, 2018 at Fairfield Bay, Arkansas. She …
Sharon Kay Shaffer Nash

Sharon Kay Shaffer Nash, 71 years old, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018 in Rogers after a short battle of brain cancer. She was born October 17, 1946 in Garfield …
Magdalena Spencer

MAGDALENA SPENCER, 87, of North Little Rock passed on Aug. 19th with her family around her. Funeral will be Saturday at 11 a.m. For more information please read Wednesday's obituary. …
Shaun Spillman

Shaun Spillman, 34, of Pea Ridge, died August 23. A gathering of friends and family will be held 5-7 p.m. August 28 at Sisco Funeral Home in Pea Ridge. In …
Walter Allen Starr

Walter A. Starr of Beebe passed away on August 22, 2018 at his home. Funeral Service is set for Monday, August 27, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Northside Church of …
Harley E. Stonebraker

Harley E. Stonebraker, 69 of Traskwood, Arkansas passed from this life on August 24, 2018. He was born in Torrance, California on January 15, 1949 to the late Carl Ray …
James Leroy Strange Sr.

James Leroy Strange Sr., age 91, of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, at Willard Walker Hospice Home. He was born on March 30, 1927, in Fayetteville, Ark., …
Joe Harold Swan

Joe Harold Swan, 85, of Crossett, died August 23. Celebration of Life Service 1:00 p.m., August 26th, First United Pentecostal Church, 102 Etheridge Dr. Crossett. Visitation 5:00-7:00 p.m., August 25th …
Della Mae Tucker

Della Mae Douthit Tucker, 82, of Gentry, Ark., passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018. She was born on July 8, 1936 to Lee and …
Charles Homer Wallace Sr.

Charles Homer Wallace Sr., of Tichnor died Aug. 25, 2018. He was born April 27, 1936 in Nady to Jeffery and Jewel Eichler Wallace. Charles Homer graduated from the Dallas …
Beverly Irma Ward

Beverly Ward, 84, Eudora, Ark., passed from this life on to her reward Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018. Family and friends may visit with the family at 2 p.m. at Bishop-King …
Donna Elizabeth Wells

Donna Wells, 63, of Blytheville died Aug. 23, 2018 at Jonesboro. Survivors are mother, Peggy Brumfield, daughter, Josey McDaniel (Clinton) and son, Sunny Wells. Graveside services are Aug. 28th, 2 …
Frances Burton White

Good-bye to Frances Burton White who touched so many lives (1926-2018). One absolutely brilliant intellect who made certain her children had every opportunity possible. Born in Pine Bluff, Ark., raised …
Bertha Nell Whitesell

Services for Bertha Nell Whitesell, 76, of Mountain Home, will be 2 p.m. August 27th. at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel. Bertha died August 23rd. An administrative secretary for …
Alice Mae Williams

ALICE MAE WILLIAMS, 80 years, of Maumelle, Ark., and formerly of Fort Madison, Iowa, died Monday, Aug. 20, 2018 at Maumelle, Ark. She was born May 23, 1938 in Hancock …
Frances Wilson

Frances Wilson, 92, of Benton, passed away on August 23, 2018. She was born on May 1, 1926 to the late John Hiatt Baker and Lura Merriman Baker. Frances graduated …
Lloyd Earl Wilson

LLOYD EARL WILSON Born: May 18, 1928. Died: Aug. 24, 2018. Predeceased by parents: Horace G. Wilson and Maggie L. Jones Wilson. Brother: Marion Wilson, and Grandson: Travis Clark Wilson. …

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