Obituaries

Obituaries for July 20, 2018

  • Carl E. Avery

    Mr. Carl Edward Avery 59, of Stuttgart. Celebration of Life for Carl E. Avery will be 11 a.m. at Allen Temple M.B. Church with Rev.Gilbert Byrd Officiating by Paradise-Integrity Funeral …

  • Joyce Marie Banks

    Joyce Marie Banks, 66, of West Memphis, died July 16 at her home. Visitation and funeral services on Saturday, July 21 at Greater Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, 2823 MLK …

  • Ludelia Davis Benson

    Ludelia Benson, 88, Hot Springs, passed July 16, 2018. Survivors: caregiver, Sherrie (George) Mays; special family: Dana Snowden, Denise Finney, Wallace Snowden; Terri and Derrick Pickens; god children: Steven Puckett, …

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    Andrea Carol Volpa Birke

    Andrea Carol Volpa Birke, 57, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, joined her beloved husband's spirit on Sunday, July 15, 2018 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. A memorial service will be held 5pm Saturday, July …

  • Deborah Karen Boyett

    Deborah Karen Boyett of Rogers passed away on July 15, 2018. She was born on February 22, 1955. Deborah was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. She leaves behind …

  • Kerry "K.B." Brooks

    Mr. Kerry "K.B." Gardner Brooks, 51, of Newark died Wednesday. Survivors: wife, Stacie (Carroll) Brooks; daughter, Cheyenne Brooks; sister, Debra Brooks; aunts, uncles, cousins, friends. Visitation: Newark First Baptist Church …

  • Walter Ely Brooks

    Walter Ely Brooks, 97, of Ladson, South Carolina died, Saturday, July 14, 2018 peacefully at home. He was born on May 31, 1921 in Cottageville, South Carolina to Walter and …

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    Elmer Lee Brown

    Elmer Lee Brown, 62, of Patterson, died Saturday, July 14 at Unity Health-White County Medical Center in Searcy. His wife, three daughters, six grandchildren, five brothers, five sisters and a …

  • Kionte Bullard

    Mr. Kionte M. Bullard, 20, of Pine Bluff Passed July 8, 2018. Celebration of Life will be Saturday 3 p.m. at New Community Church with Apostle J. Morrill Gray Officiating. …

  • Tammy Harper Burnley

    Tammy Harper Burnley, 56, of Greers Ferry, passed on 07/14/2018. Known for her kindness, loyalty, and huge heart, her smile and laughter could light up a room. She is preceded …

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    Kenneth Joe Butler

    Kenneth Joe Butler, age 86, a resident of Morrow, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Circle of Life Hospice Home in Springdale, Arkansas. …

  • Gertha Carroll

    Services for Gertha Mae Carroll of Junction City will be at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at New Life Deliverance Worship Center in El Dorado. Public visitation will …

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    Wilsa Marie Clegg-Robinson

    Wilsa Marie Clegg-Robinson was born on April 1, 1934, in Prattsville, Arkansas, the daughter of Herbert Lee Clegg and Olcie Clegg. On Friday, July 13, 2018, at the age 84, …

  • Loy Van Clements

    Loy Van Clement, 70, of Prattsville, Arkansas died Wednesday. Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 20, 2018, Chapel. Visitation: 10 a.m. until service time. Burial: 11 a.m. Monday, Welcome Cemetery, Welcome, …

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    David Harold Day, SR

    The family is sad to announce the passing of David H. Day, Sr., 79, of Dumas, Arkansas, July 18, 2018 in Dumas. David was born December 31, 1938 in Lake …

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    Clyde Dennis Jr.

    Clyde Dennis Jr., 77, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life July 15. He is preceded in death by his parents: Clyde and Bernice Dennis Sr. He leaves to cherish …

  • Thomas "Buddy" Leonard Edwards jr.

    Thomas "Buddy" Leonard Edwards Jr., 89 of Star City, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church. Bros. Dwayne Roper and William Paul Woolley officiating. Visitation: 6-8 …

  • John Edward Fields

    Mr. John Edward Fields, 89, of West Fork, Arkansas, passed away July 14, 2018. He was baptized at the age of 18 in 1947 as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. He …

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    Mary Ann Franzmeier

    Mary Ann Franzmeier, age 96, of Hot Springs, formerly of Fayetteville, died Monday, July 16, 2018. She was born on October 18, 1921 in Mount Pleasant, Texas, the daughter of …

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    Billy Ray Frizzell

    Billy Ray Frizzell, 85, of Cabot died Thursday, July 19, 2018 at home surrounded by family. He was born October 24, 1932 in Chidester to the late Calvin Hoy and …

  • Christine A. Green

    Christine A. Green, 68, of Roland, Arkansas passed from this life on July 17, 2018. She was born on January 23, 1950 to the late Harry and Barbara Garner. Christine …

  • Willard Ray Grigg

    Willard Ray Grigg of Berryville, Arkansas was born December 11, 1953 in Huntsville, Arkansas to Dell and Vella Chloe (Miller) Grigg. He departed this life on Sunday, July 8, 2018 …

  • Joe Guilliams

    Funeral for Joe Guilliams, age 59, of Hope, 2 p.m. at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home on Saturday, July 21, 2018 with Mr. Gary Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Ayers Cemetery …

  • J.W. Hardin

    J.W. Hardin, age 85, of Warren, Ark, died Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at his home. Graveside service will be 2:00PM Sunday, July 22nd at Oakland Cemetery by Frazer's Funeral Home. …

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    Jasper Dean Herren III

    Jasper Dean Herren III, 70, of McGehee, Ark. passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018 in Little Rock, Ark. Jasper was born April 27, 1948 in Lake Village, Ark. to the …

  • Kaitlyn Suzanna Ison

    Kaitlyn Suzanna Ison, 23, of Conway, Arkansas, died July 19, 2018. She was born May 5, 1995 in Conway, Arkansas. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday the 22nd with …

  • Connie Lynn Johnston

    Connie Millsaps Johnson, 49, of Berryville, passed away at Berryville. She was a registered nurse and a missionary for many years. Memorial Services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, …

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    Raymond Jones Jr.

    Raymond Jones Jr., 86, of Sherwood, passed away July 17th, 2018. Survivors include wife, Flo Ann Jones, two sons, Raymond "Butch" Jones III (Renee) of Westlake, La. and Daniel Ray …

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    Margaret Anne Moore Jordan

    Margaret Anne Moore Jordan, 96, currently of North Little Rock, Arkansas but previously of Dallas, Texas died July 17, 2018. She was born to the late Stephen and Stella Moore, …

  • Joy Lee Kelly

    Joy Lee Kelly, age 79, of Fayetteville, died Wednesday, July 18, 2018 in Fayetteville. She was born November 9, 1938 in Greenland, Arkansas, the daughter of Homer Odel and Alma …

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    Helen Elizabeth Langston

    Helen Elizabeth Langston, 85, of Bigelow went to be with Lord, July 18, 2018. She was born on November 27, 1932 in Bigelow, Arkansas a daughter of George Shamblin and …

  • Mary Lea Lee

    Mary L. Lee, 79, of Mt. Vernon, passed away July 17, 2018 in Searcy. She was born March 24, 1939 in Flippin. Funeral Services will be at Naylor United Methodist …

  • Stephen Ray Lee

    Stephen Lee, 65, of Marshall died Tuesday. He was a US Air Force Veteran. Survivors: parents, Paul Ray and Mary Lee; siblings, Catherine Barranger, Laura Busbee & Kevin Lee; several …

  • Ollie Leeper

    Ollie Leeper, 81, Delight, passed July 9, 2018. Survivors: children; Earnest Ray Johnson, Sharon Walton, Glenda Johnson, Bismillah Muhammad; step-children, Jennifer Johnson, Shaunte McClure, Billy Johnson; sixteen grandchildren. Services: 11 …

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    Leno Cotton Lewis

    Leno Cotton Lewis, 97, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, July 13, 2018. She was born December 4, 1920, in her family's farm home at Cave …

  • Willie E. Lewis Jr.

    Willie E. Lewis Jr., 42, of Little Rock passed on July 11. Survivors; parents, Willie E Sr and Lucille Leonard, Companion: Takesha Johnson, six children, two brothers, four sisters and …

  • Regina Lynn Lunsford

    Regina Lynn Lunsford, 60, of White Hall, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018. Survivors include her daughter, Megan Lynn Lunsford of White Hall; brother, Bobby Lunsford of Watson Chapel; and …

  • Bobbie "Gator Bob" Ray Maddox

    Bobbie Ray "Gator Bob" Maddox, 53, of Ft. Smith, Ark., passed away, Monday, July 16, 2018 at Mercy Hospital Hospice in Ft. Smith. A Celebration of Life service will be …

  • Gail Y. Mayall

    Gail Y. Mayall, 67, of Bryant, shed her earthly wings for those of an angel on July 19, 2018. She passed away after her battle with cancer. She was born …

  • Gloria Diane McMillen

    Gloria Diane McMillen, 64, of Des Arc died Wednesday. Survivors include her husband, David, two sisters, one brother, and two stepchildren. Visitation is 2-4 p.m. Saturday, July 21, 2018 at …

  • Frank Meeker

    Frank Meeker, 73, of Imboden and Cherokee Village, Ark., died July 16, 2018. He was a Vietnam war veteran serving in the 5th Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Dianne; …

  • Robert L. Nunn

    Robert L. Nunn Jr., 92, of Pottsville died Wednesday. Funeral 10 a.m., Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Point Remove Primitive Baptist Church. Burial in Pisgah Cemetery and under the direction …

  • Roger Nyberg Sr.

    Roger Nyberg Sr., 67, of Rogers, died July 17. Service set for 10 a.m. Saturday, July 21 at Sisco Funeral Home Chapel in Pea Ridge. Burial will be in Buttram …

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    Howard Babe Pennington

    Mr. Howard Babe Pennington of Rogers, Arkansas passed away July 18, 2018 at his home in Rogers, Arkansas. He spent most of his life as a painter in Wichita, Kansas …

  • Elizabeth Ann Prewitt

    Elizabeth Ann Prewitt, 57, of Hooks, Texas passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018 in Texarkana, Texas. Funeral services are Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Nazarene Church in …

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    Ruth E. Smith

    Ruth E. Smith, 96, of White Hall, formerly of Stuttgart, widow of E. Maston Smith, went to be with her Lord Wednesday, July 18, 2018. The daughter of Samuel M. …

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    Shelby Fay Smith

    Shelby Fay Smith, 7, of White Hall, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on July 18, 2018. She was born on December 3, 2010, to Elbert "Bert" and Victoria …

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    Nancy St. Clair

    Nancy St. Clair, 74, of Carlisle, answered her call from heaven on July 15, 2018, surrounded by family. Survivors include her husband, Levan St. Clair; children: Frankie St. Clair, Tami …

  • Herman Wade

    Herman Wade, 91, of Little Rock, passed away July 14, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Erma Wade, and daughters, Linda Lee (Humphrey) of Hollywood, Md. and Regina Carter …

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    Susan Metta Waits

    Susan Metta Waits, 34, died Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at UAMS in Little Rock with her family by her side. She leaves her mother, Shirley; her father, Lyndal; her brother, …

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    Rebecca "Becky" Smith Webb

    Rebecca "Becky" Smith Webb, 93, passed away on Wednesday July 18, 2018. She was born in Stokes Bridge, South Carolina, to Harry and Katrine Smith. She was preceded in death …

  • Mattie Wilder

    Mattie Wilder, 71, of Little Rock, Ark., died Saturday, July 14, 2018 in a Little Rock local hospital. Ms. Wilder was born Nov. 24, 1946 in Foreman, Ark. to the …

  • Dessie Jolly Gentry Wilson

    Dessie Jolly Gentry Wilson departed this life on July 15, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Jewell Archer Jolly, brother Jay Jolly and Sister Sue …

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    Janet Carol Wilson

    Janet Carol Wilson, 76 of Fort Smith, passed away on Tuesday the 16th of July, in Fort Smith. Janet was graduate of the University of Arkansas, where she received a …

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    Elvie Irene Yarberry

    Elvie Irene Yarberry, 82, of Little Rock, Arkansas walked through the Pearly Gates on July 18, 2018. She was born on November 2, 1935 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Celebration of …

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    Coravella Young

    Coravella Young, 57, of LR, Ark. departed this life July 16. She leaves to cherish her memory with her siblings: Belinda Riley, Sylvia Williams (Ronald), Sylvester Lewis, special friend: Michael …

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