Obituaries

Obituaries for January 28, 2018

Arvel "Buddy" Acoach Jr.

Arvel "Buddy" Leo Acoach Jr., who resided in Charleston, Ark., passed away Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, in Oklahoma City, Okla. He was born Aug. 19, 1946, in West Helena, Ark., …
Nancy Guice Baker

Nancy Guice Baker, 54, of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, in Fayetteville. She was born Jan. 2, 1964, in Hawthorn, Calif., to William Basil and Delores Anderson Guice. …
John Robert Benton

John Robert Benton, 66, of Clarendon, died Jan. 20, 2018. Survivors, wife; Margaret Baxter Benton, brother-in-law; Bobby Baxter (Debbie); Cedar Rapids, Iowa, special nieces; Shawna, Annie, and Maggie Baxter, Brook …
Michael Joseph Borengasser

Michael Joseph Borengasser, 73, of Conway, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018. He was born on Dec. 16, 1944, in Fort Smith, Ark., to the late Charles and Margaret …
Tremayne Bradley

TREMAYNE BRADLEY, 38, of Little Rock, passed Jan. 17, 2018. Loving memories left to daughter: Treunna Bradley, parents: Charles Bond and Juanita (George) Ford, grandmother: Frances Morning, siblings: Tanesha Bradley, …
Kimberly Brazeal

Kimberly Brazeal, 57, of Topeka, Kan., 12/28/17, Peterson Nursing Home, Osage City, Kan. Born Kimberly Kathleen Conway, May 16, 1960, El Dorado, Ark., to Grover Hugh and JoAnn Hintz Conway. …
Cora Clendenin

Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Clendenin, age 72, of Columbus, Ark., will be 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29, 2018, at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home with Roderick Trotter to officiate. Burial will …
Melvin Eugene Cobbs

Melvin Eugene Cobbs Sr., 62, of Joplin, Mo., transitioned Jan. 20, 2018. Survived by wife, Mary Cobbs, daughter, Jennifer Renee Cobbs, siblings; Odell Cobbs, Faye Cobbs, nine grandchildren. Family hour …
Jack D. Craft

JACK D. CRAFT, 77, of Sherwood went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, Jan. 25. He was born in Havana, Fla., to parents George and Virgie Craft. …
Melvin Lee Davidson

MELVIN LEE DAVIDSON, 93, passed away at home, surrounded by his family. He was a kind and caring man who never met a stranger. His loved his family and gardening. …
Larry Dodson

Larry Dwight Dodson age 80 of Arkadelphia, died Jan. 25, 2018. A memorial services are 2 p.m., on Monday Jan. 29, 2018 at the Ruggles Wilcox Funeral Home in Arkadelphia. …
Johnnie R. Dudley

JOHNNIE R. DUDLEY, 90, of North Little Rock, passed away Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018. He was born Aug. 24, 1927, in Bigelow, Ark., to David and Ellen Dudley. He was …
Francis Anita Eason

Francis Anita Eason, 68, of Pangburn, Ark., passed away Jan. 24, 2018 at her residence. She will forever be missed and always loved. A memorial service will be held 2 …
James C Edwards

James Clarence Edwards, of Springdale, passed away on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018, at 64 years old. He was born on Apr. 21, 1953, in Vicksburg, Michigan to Thomas Walter and …
Willard Gene Enloe

Willard Gene Enloe, 54, of Searcy, died Tuesday. Survivors: Wife, Lola; children, Kevin, Keith, Lillian, Calvin and Savannah Enloe; seven siblings. Funeral services: Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, 2 p.m., Powell …
Alvin Faulkner

Alvin Faulkner, 86, of Hot Springs, transitioned Jan. 24, 2018. Survived by children; Paula Faulkner, Annita Cooper, and Curtis Faulkner (Ruby), three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. Arrangements will be announced by …
Walter Howard Fields

Walter Howard Fields, age 81, of Elkins passed away Friday Jan. 26, 2018. He was born Oct. 6, 1936 in Crosses, Ark., the son of Elsworth and Elizabeth Couch Fields. …
Ida Mae Engles Frazier

Ida Mae Engles Frazier, 79, of Melbourne died Friday. Survivors: sons, Jerry Frazier (Teresa) of Melbourne, Kennith Frazier (Phyllis) of Mount Pleasant; daughter, Barbara Gay (Steve) of Concord; 11 grandchildren. …
Larry Allen Garrett

Larry Allen Garrett, 70, of Paron, Ark., transitioned Jan. 20, 2018. He is survived by son Chad (Tanya) Garrett; brothers, Steve Garrett, Danny Garrett and Randy Garrett. He worked for …
Ruthann Gray

RUTHANN GRAY, 69, of Jacksonville, Ark., passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by family. Ruthann was a longtime friend of Bill W. …
LaDonna Ann Griffith

LaDonna Ann Griffith, 49, longtime former resident of Springdale, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Kan. She was born June 12, 1968 in Springdale. LaDonna loved her family deeply …
John L. Hall

JOHN L.HALL, 73, of Little Rock, Ark., transitioned on Jan. 26, 2018. He was proceeded in death by: father, Johnny Hall; mother, Sarah Hall; siblings, Joe Hall, Christian Hall and …
Katrina Rena Hampton

KATRINA RENA HAMPTON, 34, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018. Katrina was a beautiful compassionate soul and will be greatly missed. She is survived by …
William ("Bill") Kimbro Hedrick

The Rev. Dr. William ("Bill") Kimbro Hedrick of Albuquerque, N.M., died peacefully in his sleep on Jan. 6, 2018, at the age of 78. Bill was born in Pine Bluff, …
Alberta Daniel Higgins

ALBERTA DANIEL HIGGINS, 88 of Little Rock, Ark., passed peacefully from this world on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. She was born in Grady, Ark., on March 25, 1929. Alberta Higgins …
Kenneth Walt Holdbrook, Sr.

Kenneth Walt Holdbrook Sr., 53, died Jan. 21. Born April 2, 1964. Survivors: Jamie Holdbrook, KJ Holdbrook, Jessie Holdbrook, Brooke Burns, Sammy Burns, Mahayla Burns, Kourbyn Overton, Italy Thomas, Carol …
Myra Lee Horn

Myra Lee Horn, 89, of Paris passed away Wednesday in Madison, Alabama Visitation: 1-2 p.m., Monday at the First Baptist Church in Paris, Ark. Funeral Service: 2 p.m., Monday at …
Ruth Delores Jackson Pruitt

RUTH DELORES JACKSON PRUITT, 93, of Little Rock passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. She was born September 19, 1924 in Little Rock, Ark., to John A. and Lillian …
Lovetta Mae Janski

Lovetta Mae Janski, 93, of Vilonia, Ark., went to be with the Lord Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. She was born April 18, 1924, in Enola, Ark., to the late Virgil …
Mildred Lorice Jensen

MILDRED LORICE JENSEN, age 81, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018, at Hospice Home Care. She was born on Feb. 3, 1936, in Little Rock …
Callie (Lyndylyn) Ruth Johnson

Callie (Lyndylyn) Ruth Johnson, 74 years young, went to be with the Lord Jan. 22, 2018. She was preceded in death by her father, Roy Hollis; mother, Linnie (Dunn) Hollis; …
Vance Murphey Jones

Vance Murphey Jones, Jr., 80, of Heber Springs, Ark., passed away Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018. He was born in Texarkana, Texas on Dec. 2, 1937. He was preceded by his …
Arthur Karlin

Arthur Karlin, 78, died Jan. 25, 2018 after a short illness, with his wife at his bedside. He was preceded in death by his parents and two cousins. He leaves …
Billy Key

Billy Key, 80, of Moro, Ark., passed away Jan. 25. Services for Billy will be held Jan. 29, at 2 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna, Ark. Visitation will …
Mildred "Midge" Larson

Mildred "Midge" Larson, 91, of Fayetteville passed away Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, in Fayetteville. She was born July 4, 1926, in Harper, Kan., to James and Gladys Litchenburger Thomas. She …
Ruby L. Leslie

Ruby L Leslie, age 99, of Perryville, Ark., went to be with the Lord on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. She was born May 20, 1918 in England, Ark., to Thomas …
Beverly Black Lewis

Beverly Black Lewis, 71, of New Castle, Del., passed peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, in New Castle, Del. Beverly is survived by her husband of 47 years: Glenn; son: …
Rufus Brittie Lewis

Rufus Brittie Lewis of Murrieta, Calif., passed away Monday, Jan. 22, 2018. He was born in Nail, Ark., on April 20, 1928, son of the late George (Wash) and Addie …
Barbara Carole Lucas

Barbara Carole Laing Lucas, age 76, passed from this earth into heaven on Jan. 24, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jessee and her son …
Jesse N. Masters

JESSE N. MASTERS of Sherwood passed away on January 25. He was born Feb. 10, 1926 in Newport, Ark., the son of Norma Smith Masters and Jesse N. Masters Sr. …
Homer Louis Mattox

Reverend Homer L. Mattox, 91, of White Hall, went to be with the Lord, Jan. 25, 2018. Services will be Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2 p.m. at Cranford Funeral Chapel in …
Alfred Marinus May

ALFRED MARINUS MAY was born Aug. 11, 1931, to his late parents, Al and Mayme May. He passed away peacefully on Dec. 25, 2017. We will miss the most his …
Allen Ray McGuire

ALLEN RAY MCGUIRE, 58, of North Little Rock, Ark. transitioned on Jan. 19. Family Hour: Tuesday, 9-10:30 a.m. Funeral: Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., both at Robinson Mortuary-NLR. Services entrusted to Robinson …
Shirley Meyer

Shirley Jean Meyer, 83, of Pocahontas, died Jan. 26, 2018. She is survived by nine children; a brother; four sisters; 33 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 10 a.m. …
Earnest Lemorris Neal

EARNEST LEMORRIS NEAL, 55, of Little Rock, Ark., transitioned on Jan. 20. He was preceded in death by his father, Earnest Neal. Earnest leaves to cherish memories with his mother, …
John William Owens

JOHN WILLIAM OWENS, 93, of Little Rock passed away on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. He was born Sept. 16, 1924 in Little Rock to Bernard and Rose Foulkes Owens. He …
Edward Lee Parks

Edward Lee Parks, 80, of Russellville, died Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018. Visitation: Monday, Jan. 29, 2018, from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be private in Pisgah Cemetery …
Beth Mullins Paulson

BETH MULLINS PAULSON, 96 of Little Rock, Ark., went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018. Beth was born in Center Valley, Ark. …
WC Pepper

WC PEPPER, 71, of North Little Rock passed away on the morning of Jan. 25, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, WC Pepper Sr. and Edith G. …
Kaye Phillips

Kaye Phillips, 74, of Rison, died Jan. 25, 2018. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, at Rison Baptist Church in Rison, with burial at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation is prior …
Nancy Snodgrass Plant

NANCY SNODGRASS PLANT of Oklahoma City passed from this life peacefully after a lengthy illness. She was born in Little Rock, Ark., to William A. and Margaret Turner Snodgrass. After …
Velma Rainey Weaver

Mrs. Velma Rainey Weaver, 93, of Pine Bluff, Ark., passed Monday, Jan. 22, 2018. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 29, 2018 at Greater Mt. Calvary M.B. Church. …
Tammy Rigsbee

Tammy Rigsbee, of Rogers, passed away Jan. 23, 2018. Born Jan. 2, 1964, to Robert and Theda Amos. Survivors, her husband Charles Rigsbee; sons Michael and Danny Rigsbee, her mother, …
Dorothy Mae Ringo

Dorothy Mae Ringo, 88, of Decatur, Georgia passed away Friday Jan. 19, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents Oliver Milton and Mary Johnson, and a sister; Susie …
Eartha Lee Thomas Rouse

EARTHA LEE THOMAS ROUSE, 90, of Little Rock, Ark., passed Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018. Survivors: one son, Odester Wade Jr.; three grandchildren, Aaron Thomas and Otis Wade, both of Kent, …
Ruth Garrison Shaw

Ruth Garrison Shaw, age 92, of Marshall, Ark., died on Jan. 25, 2018, in Ozark Health Medical Center, Clinton, Ark. She was born on Oct. 10, 1925, in Prue, Osage …
Fiona Everall Sherwood

FIONA EVERALL SHERWOOD, 83, of Little Rock passed away Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. She was born in Whales, England Jan. 27, 1934. She came …
Herman Dean Shields Sr.

Herman Dean Shields Sr., 81, of Watson, Ark., died Jan. 26, 2018. Visitation 2-5 p.m., Jan. 28, 2018 at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service, McGehee, Ark. Funeral services 11 a.m., Jan. 29, …
Jack Simpkins

Jack Simpkins, 92, of Leslie, died Friday. Jack was a WWII US Navy Veteran. Survivors: wife, Tollie, children, Steve, Randy & Jeff McCallister & Karen Treadwell, 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, …
Billy Charles Smith

BILLY CHARLES SMITH, 85, of Jacksonville, Ark., passed from this life unexpectedly, due to a fall, on Jan. 20, 2018. He was born July 13, 1932, in Del Rio, Texas, …
Lloyd Jett Snider

Lloyd Jett Snider, 75, of Gould, formerly of Stuttgart, passed away Friday, Jan. 26, at UAMS after an extended illness Lloyd was born Jan. 15, 1943, to Billie and Buddy …
James Carroll Sparks

James Carroll Sparks, 71 of Fayetteville was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018. He was born April 14, 1946 in Red Star, Ark., to …
Bernice Merriweather Stewart

BERNICE MERRIWEATHER STEWART, 88, of Little Rock transitioned peacefully into eternity in her home Jan. 23, 2018, embraced in the love of her family. She was a stalwart Christian, lifelong …
Redmond Gregsby "Chip" Stewart V

Redmond Gregsby "Chip" Stewart V, age 45, passed away, Thursday, Jan. 25. He was the son of Greg and Cindy Stewart of DeWitt. Born in Memphis, Tenn., he grew up …
Estelle Stroope

Estelle Thomason Stroope, age 97 of Camden, died Jan. 26, 2018 at her daughter's home. Services will be 10 a.m., Monday at Sweet Home Church near Amity, Ark., under the …
Jeanetta Francis Turner

Jeanetta Francis Turner, 91, of Morrilton, died Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, at Morrilton First Assembly of God. Burial: Elmwood Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home …
Barbara Jean Whitaker

Barbara Jean Whittaker, of Nashville, Tenn. Jan. 24, 2018. Barbara moved on to her heavenly home after a brave, hard fought battle with cancer. Preceded in death by her husband, …
Marvin R. Wilke

Marvin R. Wilke, 87, formerly of Bella Vista, AR joined the Kingdom of Heaven on January 22, 2018. He was born in Hartington, NE to Catherine and Rudolph Wilke on …
Samuel P. "SP" Wilkerson

SAMUEL P. WILKERSON "SP" passed away on Jan. 26, 2018. He was born Sept. 6, 1944 to the late Henry and Pauline Wilkerson in Sardis, Ark. He was preceded in …
Ashlynne Cheyanne Wilson

ASHLYNNE CHEYANNE WILSON, 23, was born in North Little Rock, Ark., on Sept. 8, 1994. She passed away Jan. 23, 2018 at her home in Little Rock. Ashlynne was an …
Keith Wolfe (Mike)

Keith Wolfe (Mike), age 89, passed away on Jan. 23, 2018, in Georgetown, Texas. He is survived by his wife Hildegard, his daughters Elsa Ellis (Larry) and Anita Christensen (Jerry), …
Tommy Wright

TOMMY WRIGHT, 59, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life Jan. 21. Service: Monday, 11 a.m., at Gaines Street Baptist Church. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther …

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