Obituaries

Obituaries for March 24, 2018

• Janet Merle Harris Allen

  JANET MERLE HARRIS ALLEN, 75, of Little Rock died March 22, 2018. She was born in St. Louis, Mo., to Jessie and Elsie Harris. She enjoyed teaching, medical technology, reading, …

• William Oliver Bodeker

  Memorial service for William Oliver Bodeker, 67, of Ash Flat, Ark., 2 p.m., March 25, Kirby Funeral Home Chapel. William died March 17, 2018, and was a U.S. Navy veteran. …

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  Janice Foggo Branton

  Janice Foggo Branton, 87, of Benton passed away March 21, 2018 in Benton. She was born June 26, 1930 in Memphis, Tenn., to the late Andrew and Merle (Madison) Foggo. …

• Stefone Buckley-Davis

  Stefone Buckley-Davis, 28, Arkadelphia, passed March 18, 2018. Survivors: son Bryce Buckley; parents Vernon (Daphne) Davis and Cora Buckley; grandparents Necie Davis, Lorena Simpson, James Buckley, Helen (Willis) Williams; 15 …

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  Jonathan "Joe N" Esaw

  Jonathan "Joe N" Esaw, 70, was born February 26, 1948, in Pickens, Ark., to Eddie Esaw, Sr. and Mary Nelson Esaw. To this union, 11 children were born: Otis James, …

• Willie C. Gilcrease

  Willie C. Gilcrease, age 63, of Augusta, Ark., passed away March 18, 2018. Visitation is at Rhodes and Son's Chapel in Augusta at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 24, 2018. …

• Shirley May Gillham

  A graveside service for Shirley May Gillham of Springfield, Mo., 2 p.m., March 22, at Fairview Cemetery. Died March 17, at the age of 77. A nurse's aide, survived by …

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  Thomas A. Griggs Jr.

  Thomas A. Griggs Jr, age 84 of Cabot, passed away Thursday, March 22. Funeral: 11 a.m., Monday, March 26, 2018 at of Moore's Cabot Funeral Home, 700 N. Second Street, …

• Artie Crouch McCain

  Artie Florence (Crouch) McCain, age 84, of Kensett, Ark., passed away March 20, 2018. Funeral is on March 23, 2018 at 2 p.m. at the Rhodes and Son Chapel in …

• Harry McClendon II

  Harry McClendon II, 54, of Haskell, died Thursday. Survivors: wife, Paula McClendon; son, Harry McClendon III; daughters, Lisa McClendon, Quina Berry; brothers, Ronnie Sanders, Jerry McClendon; seven grandchildren. Chapel Services …

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  Betty L. McDuffie Wilson

  Betty L. McDuffie Wilson, 86, of North Little Rock passed away March 22, 2018. She was born May 17, 1931 in Bevins, Texas, to the late Hubbard and Janie Lanier …

• L Karl Merkel

  L. Karl Merkel, at age 76, entered into his eternal reward on March 22, 2018. Karl was born on July 13, 1941 as a fraternal twin of Kaye Merkel to …

• Debra Leah Norman

  Funeral service for Debra Leah Norman, 61, Gassville, Ark., 2 p.m., March 21, 2018, Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel. Died March 14, 2018, in Gassville, Ark. Survived by sisters, …

• Mary Oakley

  MARY OAKLEY, 85, passed away March 21. Visitation will be Sunday, March 25, 2018, from 3-5 p.m. A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 W. Main Street, Jacksonville. Funeral will be …

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  Edith Morrow Osborne

  Edith Morrow Osborne was indomitable. No task was too large; no chore too heavy. She carried huge undertakings forward with automatic grace and true charm. Barely an adult with husband …

• Thelma Mae Parker

  Thelma M. Parker, 90, of Batesville, died Thursday, March 22, 2018. Service: 3 p.m., Sunday, March 25, 2018 at First Baptist Church in the West Annex. Visitation: 2 to 3 …

• Ruth Hazel McGuire Reyenga

  Ruth Hazel McGuire Reyenga, of Prescott, Ark., passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018 in Texarkana, Texas. Visitation will be Saturday, March 24, 2018, 1 p.m. to service time, at Central …

• Kay Ann Talbot Richter

  Kay Ann Talbot Richter 73, of Camden, Ark., passed up to heaven on March 23, 2018. She was born on May 16, 1944, in Marysville, Calif. Kay graduated from St. …

• Edward L. South

  Mr. Edward South, 80, of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018. Mr. South was born June 14, 1937, in Trumann. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, …