Obituaries

Obituaries for November 25, 2018

Gary Wayne Aaron

Gary Wayne Aaron, 77, a resident of Bella Vista, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. He was born on January 8, 1941 to Buel and Lorene (Myers) Aaron …
James Arthur Acuff

James Arthur Acuff, 79, of Hindsville, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. He was born Dec. 19, 1938 in Harrison to James Edmond and Marjorie Marie (Hayes) Acuff. James was a …
Kenelle Anderson

KENELLE ANDERSON, 20, of North Little Rock passed November 17, 2018. Loving memories left to parents: Tonelle Brown and Keema Anderson, grandparents: Karen Knight and Angela Brown, siblings: Korey Moore …
Emanuel "Manny" Harry Backstrom

Emanuel Harry "Manny" Backstrom, age 82, of Fayetteville, Ark., passed peacefully Nov. 17, 2018 with his family by his side. Manny was born July 10, 1936 in Des Moines, Iowa …
Fred Bankston

FRED BANKSTON, 52, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life Nov 16. He was preceded in death by his parents: Odell and Louise Bankston, siblings: James Bankston, Pearlenan Parker, Ernestine …
Ivalene Christine Barnes

Ivalene Christine Barnes, age 84, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away Friday, November 23, 2018. She was born September 10, 1934 in Crawford County, Arkansas, the daughter of …
James Thomas Barnes

James Thomas Barnes, 33, of Lonoke, Ark., passed away on Nov. 11, 2018. He was born on Oct. 29, 1985 in Benton, Ark. A celebration of James' life will be …
Rebekah Ellen Beal

REBEKAH ELLEN BEAL, 62, died on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. She was born on May 25, 1956 in Little Rock. She is preceded in death by her father Robert K. …
Phillip Franklin Beavers

Phillip Franklin Beavers, 72, formerly of North Little Rock, passed away Nov. 19, 2018, at his home in Waskom, Texas. Phillip is survived by his sister Glenda Beavers Smith of …
Mary Francis Vaudean Bellomy

Mary Francis Vaudean Bellomy, 71, Hot Springs, passed Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. She retired from Lake Catherine Footwear. Graveside Service will be Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, 2 p.m. at Forest …
Jennifer Ann Bing

Jennifer Ann Bing passed away on November 27, 2018. She was born on July 18, 1967 in Ames, Iowa to Jim and Connie Jongewaard. Jennifer's passion was interior decorating. She …
David Wayne Black

David Wayne Black, 60, of Clarendon, died Tuesday. Survivors; daughter, Brandy Black; grandchildren, Dayton Grisby and Tana Grigsby; brothers, Steve Black (Rhonda), Lonnie Hill (Beth), Paul Hill (Peggy) and Barry …
Robert Alex Borzick

A Graveside Service for Robert Alex Borzick, 88, of Omaha, Neb., will be held at Kirby's Tucker Memorial Mausoleum on Nov. 28, 2018. Robert died Nov. 8, 2018. Survived by …
Leelenn Ray Branscum

Leelenn Ray Branscum, 51, died Nov. 21. Visitation: Sunday, Nov. 25 from 6-8 p.m. at Eddie's Family Funeral Home in Calico Rock. Funeral service: Monday, Nov. 26 at 2 p.m. …
Don Eugene Brick

Don Eugene Brick, 80, passed away on November 22, 2018 in Rogers, Ark. He was born on July 18, 1938 in Fort Scott, Kansas to the late Leonard L. and …
Margie Arnold Brown

Margie Arnold Brown died November 22, 2018. She was born July 26, 1921. Funeral will be held Monday, November 26, at 2:00 at Roller-Crouch. Visitation will be at 1:00 prior …
Raymond John Browning

RAYMOND JOHN BROWNING, 89, of North Little Rock passed away Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018. Visitation will be Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 10 a.m. with a memorial service to follow at …
Kenneth Bull

Kenneth Bull, 93, died Wednesday. Survivors are wife, Loretta; son, Larry (Tina) Bull, Stuttgart; sister, Dorothy Worring, Stuttgart; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral is 11 a.m. Monday at St. John's …
Betty Lou Flanagan Bumpers

BETTY LOU FLANAGAN BUMPERS passed away peacefully on Nov. 23, 2018 at her home in Little Rock. She was born on Jan. 11, 1925 in rural Grand Prairie, Ark., near …
Bertha Burton

Bertha Burton, 85, of Bryant passed on yesterday. Services pending. Kelly Smith Funeral & Cremation Services (8424 Kanis Road 501-612-5607) will be serving the Burton families.
Rebecca Jean Kennedy Byrd

Rebecca Jean Kennedy Byrd, age 47, of Springdale passed away in her sleep on November 20, 2018. Becky was born on April 25, 1971 in Springdale to Gene and Shirley …
James Carter

JAMES CARTER, 80, of Little Rock passed away Nov. 21, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Ellie Jo Carter. James was a U.S. Army …
Deral Bryan (D.B.) Casteel

Deral Bryan (D.B.) Casteel, age 74 of Cabot passed from this life on Nov. 16, 2018. He was born Dec. 23, 1943 in California to Frank and Opal Casteel. He …
Betty Lucille Smith Cates

Betty Lucille Smith Cates, age 80, of Prattsville went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018. She was born Aug. 13, 1938 in Ft. Riley, Kan., …
Patricia Harris Chapman

Patricia Harris Chapman, age 98, died peacefully Thursday, Nov. 15, at the end of a long, happy and well-lived life. She was the daughter of Col. Patrick Candler Harris and …
Alice Orban Roachell Martindale Cory

ALICE ORBAN ROACHELL MARTINDALE CORY, 90, our beloved Alice, Mother and Grams, passed into the comforting and loving arms of Jesus at sunrise Saturday morning, surrounded by her family. She …
Don Edwin Crowson

Don Edwin Crowson, 88, Benton, died Tuesday. Survivors: wife 61 of years, Dean Crowson; brothers-in-law, Carl Fish (Robby), Frank Geiger (Delberta) & Dennis Williams (Gail); sister-in-law, Veda Sims. Visitation, 1:00 …
Lloyd Wayne Davidson, Sr.

LLOYD WAYNE DAVIDSON, SR., 69, of Woodson, Ark., died Thursday. Survivors: wife, Lela; son, Wayne; daughters, Christina Clifton, Georgia Fletcher, Michelle Hurst; brothers, George, Calvin, Jack, Gerald; sister, Shirley Crow; …
James Calvin "Jimmy" Dean

James Calvin "Jimmy" Dean, 83, of Bentonville passed peacefully Nov. 18, 2018. He was born in Centerton on June 2, 1935 to the late Jesse James Dean and Zelda Irene …
Ruby E. Dean

Ruby E. Dean, 93, of Bella Vista, Ark., passed away Nov. 20, 2018. She was born Oct. 28, 1925 in Cabot, Ark., to the late Edward Homer and Anna Lela …
Benny "Joe" Dunlap

Benny "Joe" Dunlap, 73, of Bryant, was born March 23, 1945 to the late Lawrence and Agnes Dunlap. He left for his Heavenly Home on Nov. 20, 2018. Benny was …
Leo Esget

Leo Esget fell asleep in Christ on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas, after a brief illness. Leo was born in Minneapolis, Minn., on …
Emma Ruth Etchieson

Emma Ruth Etchieson age 88, of Okolona, died Saturday, November 24, 2018. Graveside service will be 3:00 PM Tuesday, November 27th at Smyrna Cemetery near Okolona with Bro. Jim Henderson …
Hazel Faulconer

Hazel Faulconer, 99, of Ola, died Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. Born Jan. 11, 1919, in Plainview. Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at the Shinn Chapel. Burial: Sandlin Cemetery, …
Bruce Ferguson

Bruce Ferguson, 64, of White Hall, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018. A Memorial Gathering will be held in Bruce's honor, Sunday, Nov. 25th, 4 p.m. at Robinson & Fuller …
Rodney Busick Ferrell

Rodney Busick Ferrell, 47, of McCrory, Arkansas died Friday, November 23, 2018. Visitation will be on Monday, November 26th beginning at 1:00 p.m. with 2:00 p.m. funeral services following at …
Wayne Ford

Wayne Ford, age 43, of Russellville died Thursday. Funeral: 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, at the Shinn Chapel. Burial in Rest Haven Memorial Park and under the direction of …
Carlos Wayne Garner

CARLOS "WAYNE" GARNER, 68, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. He is survived by his daughter, Gretchen Garner, and her three children. An outdoor memorial will …
Jere Eugene Geater

Jere Eugene Geater, 66, passed away Friday. Survivors are wife, Dianne; son, Michael Geater; brothers, Ed, Don, Bill, and Keith Geater. Funeral Service is 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John's …
William Kenneth Goddard Jr.

WILLIAM KENNETH GODDARD JR. left this earth to join his beloved creator on Nov. 21, 2018. He was preceded in death by his two sons, William Kenneth Goddard III and …
Bradley Paige Goodale

Bradley Page Goodale, 49, of Cabot passed away on Nov. 19, 2018. He was born on July 11, 1969 in Evanston, Ill. Services will be announced at a later date. …
Kandy Ivera K. Hainbach

Kandy (Ivera K.) Hainbach, 97, of Rogers passed away Nov. 20, 2018 in her home. She was born April 22, 1921 in Chanute, Kan., daughter of Irl and Vada Craft …
Geraldine "Geri" Hebert

Geraldine "Geri" Hebert, 64, of Evening Shade died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. Visitation will be held Monday, Nov. 26, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. at the Qualls Funeral Home Chapel in …
Robert William Henry

Robert W. Henry, a Conway Attorney, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018 in that city. A son of the late J. Wendell and Amma Reeves Henry, he was born Aug. 22, …
Ruth Venoise Riggs Hinton

RUTH VENOISE RIGGS HINTON "Madear", 78, of NLR, Ark., departed this life Nov. 21. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Hinton; parents, Samuel and Lula Riggs; grandson, …
Jerry Glen Holland

JERRY GLEN HOLLAND, age 67, of Little Rock, Ark., went home to the LORD, while surrounded by his family, on Nov. 22, 2018. Jerry was born in Jacksonville, Ark., on …
Hattie Mae Hudson

Hattie Mae Hudson, 96, of Damascus passed away November 23, 2018. She was born February 21, 1922 in Guy, Arkansas to the late Pearly and Ada Rogers. She is survived …
Mary Ellen Humphreys

Mary Ellen Humphreys, 96, of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed away November 23, 2018. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. A celebration of Mary's life will …
Ruth Johnson

Ruth Johnson, 82, of Searcy passed away Nov. 21, 2018. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, at Mt. Arratt Baptist Church in Beebe, with Rev. Jerome Harris …
Texann Jacqueline Johnson

Texann Jacqueline Johnson of Pine Bluff left this world to be with the Lord Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018 at home at the age of 81. Texann was born Aug. 19, …
Tony Curtis Johnson

TONY CURTIS JOHNSON, 63, of Sherwood, passed away suddenly at his home on Nov. 19, 2018. He was born Sept. 16, 1955 in North Little Rock to the late Floyd …
Shirley Ann Kizziar

Shirley Ann Kizziar, 81, of Bismarck, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Nov. 21, 2018. She was born Dec. 28, 1936 in Bismarck, Ark., to the late …
Franklin Koontz

Franklin Koontz, 73, of Cowlake, died Tuesday. Survivors: sister, Carlotta Carlton; three nephews, Rodney, Heath, and Levi Carlton; great- and great-great-nieces and nephews. Visitation: Monday, 1-2 p.m., Beedeville Church of …
Ben Kriesel

Dr. Ben Kriesel, age 55, of Russellville, died Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. Visitation will be Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, from 5-6:30 p.m., at the funeral home. Burial will be private. …
Bettie H. Laprarie

Bettie H. Laprarie, 71, of El Paso, Ark., passed from this life Nov. 21, 2018. She was born in the Antioch Township in Arkansas to the late Vollie and Oletta …
Charles Walter Letbetter

CHARLES WALTER LETBETTER, 89, of North Little Rock passed from this life to be with the Lord on Nov. 18, 2018. Charles was born on March 28, 1929 to Alma …
Tara Savannah Long

Tara Savannah Long was born March 13, 1987 and passed Nov. 16, 2018 in her mother's arms at 12:04 a.m. surrounded by loved ones, brother Ricky and Aunt Lisa. Tara …
Wilferd Henry "Bill" Mack

Wilferd Henry "Bill" Mack, 90, of Fort Smith, Ark., left this earth peacefully on Nov. 21, 2018. He was born on May 28, 1928 in St. Louis, Mo., to Lenora …
Gary McArthur

Gary McArthur, age 79, of Conway, Ark., passed away, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018. He was born June 23, 1939 in Morrilton, Ark., a son of Sherley Othel McArthur and Esther …
Tommy Dean McBride

Services for Tommy Dean McBride, 58, of Mountain Home were private. A boat builder, survived by his son Kris Sperry. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services - …
Ava Hudson Measels

Ava Hudson Measels, 77, of Carlisle, Ark., went to be with the Lord on Nov. 23, 2018. She was born March 12, 1941 in Hazen, Ark. She was a loving …
Rebecca Mitchell

REBECCA MITCHELL, 89, of North Little Rock, Ark., departed this life Nov 23. She was preceded in death by her parents: James and Katie Washington. She leaves to cherish her …
Paul Dewayne Moore

Paul D. Moore, 71, of Hickory Ridge, died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, in Jonesboro. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home. Interment will …
Lonzo Junior Myles

Mr. Lonzo Junior Myles, 68, of Pine Bluff, Ark., passed Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2018 at Bethel A.M.E. Church in Ladd, …
Louise McGarity Myrick

MARY LOUISE MCGARITY MYRICK was raised into Heaven on November 19th, 2018 at the age of 81. She was born March 25th, 1937 in Sheridan, Arkansas to Lester and Wilma …
Rosie Lee (Carter) Newton

ROSIE LEE (CARTER) NEWTON, 90 of North Little Rock departed this life Friday, November 16, 2018. She is survived by one son, Edgar Newton of New York, step-daughter, Carolyn Wilford …
Robert Michael O'Neal

Robert Michael O'Neal, age 70, died November 4, 2018 in Olympia, Washington. He was born December 31, 1947 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Robert Moses O'Neal and Sarah Nell Hattaway …
Cookie Parrish

Cookie Parrish, 78, of Fayetteville passed away Monday, Nov. 12, 2018. She was born July 11, 1940 in Greenwood, La., to Byron Floyd Sr. and Louise Alexander Dodez Cook. Cookie …
Lynn Ramp Pendry

Lynn Ramp Pendry, age 90, a resident of Farmington, passed away Friday, November 23, 2018 at his home. He was born October 10, 1928 in Columbia City, Indiana, the son …
Norma June Perry

NORMA JUNE PERRY passed away peacefully Sunday morning, Nov. 18, 2018, at the age of 88. Norma was born in Houston, Texas, the only child of Murrah and Edith Robertson …
Linda Jane Powell

Linda Jane Powell, 69, Homemaker, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018. Memorial service 10:00am, Saturday, Dec. 1, at Broadway Mortuary. Preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Lillian Robinstein …
Glenna Sue Price

Glenna Sue Price, 69, of Decatur passed away Nov. 20th in Rogers, Ark. She was born July 24, 1949 in Southwest City, Mo., to the late Glen and Wanda Carpenter. …
Lillie Mae Hartwick Pritchett

Lillie Mae Hartwick Pritchett, died Friday, November 23, 2018 at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary. Graveside Service will be 3:00pm Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Oakland Cemetery in Atkins. Bro. BJ …
Florence Heather Pswakai-Azubuike

FLORENCE HEATHER PSWAKAI-AZUBUIKE passed away Monday November 19, 2018, at the age of 72. She came from humble beginnings in Zimbabwe, Africa, but due to her courage, strength, intellect and …
Capt. Myron H. Rappeport

Capt. Myron H. Rappeport (US Navy, ret.) of Fort Smith, passed away on November 21, 2018. Affectionately known as Bubba by friends and family, he was born on February 21, …
Lonna Diane Reed

LONNA DIANE REED, 71, of Jacksonville passed from this life on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018. She was born June 19, 1947 in Bald Knob, Ark., to the late James D. …
William Eugene Reeves

William Eugene Reeves, 74, of Bryant, Ark., passed away Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. He was the owner and operator of Reeves' Dozer Service for over 30 years in Bryant. The …
Kenneth Casimer Richter

Kenneth Casimer Richter, 71, of Bella Vista, Ark., passed away at home, Nov. 15, 2018, after a long battle with cancer. Born in Chicago, Ill., Nov 19, 1946, to Casimer …
Robert Roderick

Services for Robert Roderick, 87, of Mountain Home were private. A U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars, survived by wife, Connie Roderick; five step-daughters, Joan Young, …
Oma Jean Saint Bond

Oma Jean Saint Bond, 86, of Pine Bluff died Wednesday. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Monday at Griffin Funeral Chapel with Bro. John Bean officiating. Visitation is noon-2 p.m. Monday …
Lesa Ruth Schuler

Lesa Ruth Schuler, 64, of Centerton passed away Saturday Nov. 17, 2018. She was born Dec. 26, 1953 in Pittsburg, Kan., to the late Victor Luis Koroush and Ella Joann …
Willis Bill Seidler

WILLIS "BILL" SEIDLER, 88, of Jacksonville, Arkansas died peacefully November 22, 2018. He was a warehouse manager at Able Distributing prior to retirement. Bill is survived by four children; nine …
Barbara Dell Selsor

Services for Barbara Dell Selsor, 89, of Mountain Home will be at a later date. Barbara died Nov. 9, 2018. An Accountant, survived by daughters, Sandy Vaughn, Trecia Reed, Elaine …
Terri Lynn Smith

Terri Lynn Smith, age 58, of Glen Rose, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018. Graveside Service will be Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, 2 p.m. at Fairplay Cemetery with Bro. Todd …
Ernest Lee "Steve" Stephenson

ERNEST LEE "STEVE" STEPHENSON passed away Nov. 15th, 2018, at the age of 86. The funeral will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 27th, with viewing at 10 a.m. and services …
Judy Stillings-Kilmas

The beautiful, spunky, adventurous and glamorous Judy Stillings-Kilmas, 84, passed away in Austin, Texas, Oct. 23, 2018. "The Ancestor," so deemed by the Stillings grandchildren, leaves behind children, Nancy Hoffmann-Allison, …
David Tracy Taylor

DAVID TRACY TAYLOR, 53, of Little Rock, left us suddenly on Nov. 13, 2018. David was preceded in death by his big brother, Jerry. Sadly, David was joined soon after …
Paul Taylor

PAUL TAYLOR, 58, of Sherwood, passed away November 22, 2018. Graveside service will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 28th at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Jerusalem, Arkansas. Visitation will be held …
John Carl Thompson

John Carl Thompson, 78 of Lowell, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on November 22, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born in Metalton, Arkansas on October 29, …
Roslynn Lee Tomlinson

Roslynn Lee Tomlinson, 81, of Pine Bluff, Ark., went to be with the Lord on Nov. 21, 2018. She was born April 1, 1937, at North Shore Naval Hospital in …
Sandra Diane Lilly Ward

SANDRA DIANE LILLY WARD, MS, RN, age 77, passed from this life on Nov. 18th, 2018. She was the daughter of Lirleen and Russell Lilly. Sandra graduated from the Baptist …
Charles L. Watkins

Command Sergeant Major (Retired), CHARLES L. WATKINS, 86, went to be with the Lord on November 21, 2018, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Waldo, Arkansas to …
Martha Lue Parker Wise

Graveside Services for Martha Lue Parker Wise, 98, of Mountain Home, Ark., were held Nov. 13, 2018, at Crittenden Memorial Park, Marion, Ark. Martha died Nov. 9, 2018, in Mountain …
Paul Wyborny

Memorial Service for Paul Wyborny, 74, of Mountain Home, Ark., will be 3 p.m., Nov. 17, at Kirby Funeral Home Chapel. Paul died Nov. 13. Survived by his son, Jim …
Bobby Joe Young

BOBBY JOE YOUNG JR., 29, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life November 18, 2018. He leaves to cherish his memories with; parents, Cynthia Young and Bobby Young; siblings, LaTosha …

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