Obituaries

Obituaries for April 21, 2019

  • Ruby Joyce Arnold

    RUBY JOYCE ARNOLD, age 81, of Little Rock, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. Monday, April 22 with Funeral Service to follow at 3 …

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    Johnny Cleveland Baker III

    A loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, Johnny Cleveland Baker III, age 74, of Conway returned to his Heavenly home on Thursday, April 18th, 2019 at Baptist Health in Conway, …

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    Bobbie Ann Barrett

    Bobbie Ann Barrett, 82, of Conway, Ark., went to be with the Lord, Friday, April 19, 2019. She was born December 1, 1936 in Morrilton, Ark. to the late Robert …

  • Lori Linn Bates

    Lori Linn (Kennedy) Bates, 51, of Clinton passed from this life on April 18, 2019. Visitation is 2 p.m. on Monday, April 22, 2019 at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in …

  • Guyla Lorraine Wooton Berry

    Guyla Lorraine Wooton Berry was born September 23, 1915, at Flippin, Ark., to Edward and Elzada Burch Wooton. She married Earl Berry, her former teacher, on September 8, 1935. She …

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    Ravyn Bledsoe

    RAYVN BLEDSOE: July 6, 1994 a precious princess was brought into the world through Ronnie L. and Carolyn Ann Foreman. Ravyn Yvonne Foreman lived a full life with family, friends, …

  • Steven Bobruk

    Steven Bobruk, age 63, of Shirley, Ark., passed from this life on March 15, 2019. Steven was born October 23, 1955, in Detroit, Mich. His memorial will be 5/5/2019 from …

  • Lisa Mae Brewer

    LISA MAE BREWER, 55, Little Rock, Ark., passed away April 18, 2019. Born April 28, 1963, daughter of Betty Carr Brewer and late Gene Brewer. Survivors; mother Betty Brewer, brother …

  • Elizabeth McGee Burr

    Elizabeth McGee Burr, 55, of Star City, Ark., died April 8, 2019. She was born April 26, 1963, to O.Z. McGee and Mildred Boyd McGee. Memorial Service is April 26, …

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    Anna Lee Childers Alexander

    ANNA LEE CHILDERS ALEXANDER, age 87, of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord Thursday, April 18, 2019. She was born August 17, 1931 in Sheridan, a daughter of …

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    Peter Richard Cibirka

    Peter Richard Cibirka, 74, passed away during the morning hours of Thursday, April 18, 2019 at his home in Bella Vista, Ark. Born in Vilnius, Lithuania in 1944. Pete is …

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    Judith E Clem

    Judith Ellen Helmerich Clem, age 81, of Hot Springs Village, Ark., passed away April 17, 2019 in Hot Springs, Ark. She was born December 5, 1937 to Ralph and Helen …

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    Lewis J Cooney Jr.

    LEWIS J. COONEY JR., 82, of Little Rock departed this life April 15. He was preceded in death by father Lewis Cooney Sr., mother Myrtle Jameson; son Jackie Bolden; sisters …

  • Richard Andrew Corby

    RICHARD CORBY of Alexander, formerly of Monticello, passed away April 15 in Benton. Prior to his retirement, he was a History Professor at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. He …

  • Conrad Crabtree

    Conrad Crabtree, 83, of Rosie, died Friday. Survivors: son, Mike Crabtree; one daughter, Conda Edwards; one granddaughter, Katelin Fuller (Nathan); two great-grandchildren, Laivey and Everly Fuller; sisters, JoAnn Stewart, Harriett …

  • Raymond Henry Crutchfield

    A Memorial Service for Raymond Henry Crutchfield, 84, of Mountain Home was April 13, 2019, at First Baptist Church, Paragould, Ark. Raymond died April 4, 2019, in Harrison, Ark. Survived …

  • Jeffery Alvan Culbertson

    Services for Jeffery Alvan Culberston, 63, of Bull Shoals will be private. Jeffery died on April 15, 2019. A Office Machine Repair Technician, survived by his brother, Steven (Janet) Culbertson …

  • Darlene Carol Davis

    Services for Darlene Carol Davis, 72, of Flippin will be private. Darlene died April 7, 2019. An Education Administrator, survived by husband, Lawrence Davis of Flippin, Ark.; daughter, Laura (Brian) …

  • George Wayne Dobbs, Jr.

    George Wayne "Wayne" Dobbs, Jr., of Hindsville, Ark., passed away April 19, 2019. He was born September 24, 1969, in Springdale, Ark., the son of George Wayne Dobbs, Sr., and …

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    William David Downs Jr.

    William D. Downs Jr., Ph.D, formerly of Arkadelphia, passed away on April 20, 2019. He was born January 30, 1932, in Calico Rock, Ark., to the late William David Downs …

  • Jerry Wayne Edwards

    Jerry Wayne Edwards of Fayetteville passed away on April 18, 2019 at the Arkansas Veterans Home. He was born in Manila, Arkansas on July 31, 1936 to William and Ovie …

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    Dorothy Jo "Jodie" England

    Dorothy Jo "Jodie" England, died March 24 in Victoria, Texas, with family by her side. She was 89. Jodie was born June 5, 1929, in Rogers, Ark., to O.C. and …

  • Amecia Faye Espe

    Amecia Faye Espe, 59, of Dewitt, died April 12, 2019. She was born in Pine Bluff on December 11, 1959. Private services will be held at a later date. Survivors …

  • Roy Alan Gaither

    Roy Alan Gaither, 68, of Arkadelphia, died on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at his home. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2019, at …

  • Emma Louise Hamilton

    EMMA LOUISE HAMILTON, 66, of North Little Rock, Ark., departed this life April 18, 2019. She is preceded in death by her son Marty Butler; parents Lorenzo Turner and Mozzella …

  • Artis Harding Jr.

    Artis Harding Jr., 83, of Warren. Funeral Service Wednesday, 10 a.m. April 24, 2019, at Union Hill Baptist Church, 919 W. Central, Warren. Wake Tuesday, 5 to 6 p.m. at …

  • Billy Jack Harp

    Billy Jack Harp (Paw Paw), age 80 of Malvern, widower of Gertie Ann Harp, died 4/19/19. Survivors: five children, eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; two sisters. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday, 4/22/19, …

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    DeWitt Hill, Jr.

    Saint DeWitt Hill, Jr 89, of Pine Bluff, Ark., transitioned on April 15, 2019. He was born July 27, 1929 in Sample, Ark. He was the Pastor of First Trinity …

  • Sandra Howden

    Sandra Howden, 60, of Shannon Hills, Ark., was born March 8, 1959. She ascended into Heaven April 7, 2019, where her eldest son, Micheal Aaron, awaits her. "Sandy" was a …

  • Barbara L. Huffman

    Barbara L. Huffman, 81, of Cabot, Ark. (formerly of Carrolton, Ga.) passed away April 16, 2019. Born April 25, 1937, in Carrolton, Ga., to Selma and Nell Long. Preceded in …

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    Lindsay Elizabeth Hunter

    Lindsay Elizabeth Hunter, 34, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2019, at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Lindsay was born in Pierce City, Mo., on June 14, 1984. Survivors …

  • Bobby E. Hutsell

    Bobby Edward Hutsell, 75, Loves Park, Ill., passed away Apr. 13, 2019. Born in Pocahontas, Ark., Jan. 31, 1944, son of Robert E. and Leona (Armstrong) Hutsell. Survived by a …

  • Fay Harding Jackson

    Fay Harding Jackson, 87, of Dover died Thursday. A family conducted memorial service will be 5 p.m., Monday, April 22, 2019, at 5th and Greenwich Church of Christ. Burial will …

  • Wayne S. Janos

    Services for Wayne S. Janos, 72, of Yellville will be private. A Stonemason, survived by son, Dr. Aaron Janos of Little Rock, Ark. Wayne died April 15, 2019. Arrangements by …

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    Ellen Sikes Johnson

    Ellen Sikes Johnson was born on November 23, 1941, in San Angelo, Texas, and peacefully passed away at home in Conway, Ark., on April 15, 2019. She was preceded in …

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    Leslie Jean Knackstedt

    Leslie Jean Knackstedt went home to be with the Lord March 29th, 2019. He was born in Lyons, Kan., then moved to Fayetteville, Ark., his senior year of high school. …

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    Carol A. Knox

    The inimitable Carol A. Knox was born in Heppner, Ore., on August 11, 1928, and died April 11, 2019, in Fayetteville, Ark., at the age of 90. Missing her deeply …

  • Michelle Kostic

    MICHELLE KOSTIC, 51, of Little Rock, passed away at Hospice Home Care on April 18, 2019. She was a Verizon tech support for 15 years and was loved by everyone …

  • Faye Lunsford

    Faye Lunsford, 85, of Morrilton, died Thursday, April 18, 2019. Survivors: two sons, three daughters, several grandchildren. Funeral Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, April 25 in the funeral home chapel with …

  • Larry Colin Mack

    Larry Colin Mack, 60, of Lowell, died April 15, 2019. He was born August 22, 1958 to John and Alma Mack. Survived by three brothers; Dwight David, Don, and Robert …

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    Viva Carlene (Coffman) McClain

    VIVA CARLENE (COFFMAN) MCCLAIN, born October 12, 1923, in Hickory Plains, Ark., passed at the age of 95 on April 17, 2019 in Little Rock, Ark. She is preceded in …

  • Thomas Craig Mullins

    Thomas Craig Mullins, 69, of Newport died Thursday. Survivors: wife, Linda Mullins; two daughters, Melissa Kirchner (James), and Melinda Mullins; grandsons, Silas and Ethan Kirchner; mother-in-law, Jeannine (Marchand) Walton, family …

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    Sandra Kaye Nelke

    Sandra Kaye Nelke of Ward, Ark., died April 17, 2019 at the age of 77. She was born in Wattensaw, Ark., to Jewell and Nan Maben Langford. Sandra was a …

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    Beulah "Bea" Oxford

    Beulah "Bea" Oxford, 87, of Bryant, passed peacefully April 14, 2019. Born at home in Chidester, Ark., Bea was the second of nine children (and oldest daughter) born to the …

  • Sherry Ann Parsons

    A Funeral Service for Sherry Ann Parsons, 57, of Mountain Home, Ark., was April 12, 2019, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel. Sherry died April 6, 2019. Survived by …

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    Michael Lee Patrick

    Michael Lee Patrick, age 73, a resident of Prairie Grove, Ark., passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Ark. He was born May 10, …

  • Jon "Ross" Perkins

    Jon "Ross" Perkins, 84, of Rogers, Ark., passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019, in Bentonville, Ark. He was born April 6, 1935, in Decatur, Ark., to Marcus Lloyd Perkins and …

  • Lillian Oliphant Petrucelli

    Lillian O. Petrucelli, 86, of Conway, passed away April 17, 2019. She was born March 16, 1933, in Jackson, Miss., to the late Wilbur and Berta Oliphant. Memorial Service will …

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    Gerald Ivan Phillips

    GERALD "Jerry" IVAN PHILLIPS, age 68, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at his home. He was born February 10, 1951, in Sikeston, Mo., to the …

  • Albert L. "Larry" Pintar

    Albert L. ("Larry") Pintar, June 16, 1929 – April 13, 2019. Larry passed away in his sleep Friday night. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, and two sons, Doug …

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    LaNelle Attwood Ragan Post

    LaNelle Attwood Ragan Post, 96, beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, formerly of Rison, Ark., passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Charlotte, N.C. LaNelle was born May 27, …

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    Phillip Alexander Potts

    PHILLIP ALEXANDER POTTS, 70, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away on April 19, 2019. He was born to Frankie "Buddy" and Verna (Freeman) Potts on October 26, 1948 in Little …

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    Mary Cole Powell

    On April 18, 2019, Mary Cole McCracken Powell passed from this life in Greenbrier, Ark. She was born on February 22, 1926, in Greenbrier to Ernest and Una McCracken. Mary …

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    Walter Garrett Riddick III

    WALTER GARRETT RIDDICK III, age 62, died April 11, 2019, in his home surrounded by family. He was born in Little Rock May 10, 1956, the son of Marguerite Rice …

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    Jonathan Trevor Rossi

    JONATHAN TREVOR ROSSI, 35, of North Little Rock passed away Wednesday, April 17th. From a child, Trevor was well-known for his wonderful humor, his enjoyment of all sports and his …

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    Joy L. Sanders

    Joy L. Sanders, 87, of Bentonville, Ark., passed away April 19, 2019. She was born January 27, 1932, in Stigler, Okla., to Buford and Jewel (Snow) Trickett. Joy was very …

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    Helen Santos Schaefer

    Dr. HELEN SANTOS SCHAEFER, of Little Rock, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2019, at the age of 93. She was born in Victoria, in the province Tarlac of the …

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    Donald S. Schroeder

    A Memorial Service for Donald S. Schroeder will be held Saturday, April 27th, from 1-2 p.m. at Mildred B. Cooper Chapel, 504 Memorial Drive, Bella Vista, Ark.; a celebration will …

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    Teri L. Shumate, PhD

    Teri L. Shumate, PhD, 61, of Springdale passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Circle of LIfe Hospice with her family by her side. She was born May 10, 1957 …

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    Charles Joseph Smets

    Charles Joseph Smets, 87, Fort Smith, died April 15, 2019, in Fort Smith. He was born October 30, 1931, in Van Buren, Ark., to Leo Anthony and Marie B. Harshbarger. …

  • Arene Smith

    Arene Smith, 75, of Atkins, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019, at home. Graveside service and burial is 2 p.m., Monday, April 22, at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Roland with …

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    David Roe Smith

    David Roe Smith, 60, of Shawnee, Okla., passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019 in Bentonville, Ark. He was born March 28, 1959 in Denison, Iowa to Darwin R. Smith and …

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    Josephine "Jo" Smith

    Josephine "Jo" Smith, 92, was born in Choctaw, Ark., on March 17, 1927, to John Roy and Clara (McLehaney) Shetley. She passed peacefully from this life on April 17, 2019, …

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    Catherine M. Spelich

    Catherine M. Spelich, 96, of Bella Vista passed away April 18, 2019. She was born the daughter of Paul and Annie Matun October 13, 1922 in Youngstown, Ohio. Catherine is …

  • Martin William Stolarik

    A Funeral Service for Martin William Stolarik, 65, of Mountain Home, Ark., was April 12, 2019, at Promise Land Bible Church. Martin died April 7, 2019. Survived by his wife, …

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    Luella Strozier

    LUELLA STROZIER, 85, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life April 18, 2019. She is preceded in death by mother Hattie Kimbrough, father Herman Strozier Sr. sister Emra Lee Lowe, …

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    Lohnes Thomas Tiner Sr.

    Mr. Lohnes Thomas Tiner Sr., 87, of Harrisburg departed this life on Thursday, April 18, 2019 in Little Rock. He was born January 21, 1932 in Balch, Ark., the son …

  • Henry Toles Jr.

    Henry Toles Jr., 68 of Star City, died Sunday, April 14, 2019. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Griffin Funeral Chapel with Rev. Earl Iverson officiating. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. …

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    Marion Eugene "Gene" Watson

    Marion Eugene "Gene" Watson, 78, of Springdale passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. He was born April 22, 1940, in Scott, Ark., to …

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    Agnes Kurtz Wells

    AGNES KURTZ WELLS, 94, of Little Rock passed away on April 16, 2019. She was the youngest of 10 children born to Joseph and Theresa Kurtz of East St. Louis, …

  • Mary Alene Wheeler

    Mary Alene Wheeler, age 95, of Farmington, died Friday, April 19, 2019 at her home in Farmington. She was born January 2, 1924 at Fort Sill, Okla., the daughter of …

  • Alvin Wiles

    Alvin Wiles, 86, died April 18. Visitation: Sunday, April 21 from 6-8 p.m. at Eddie's Family Funeral Home in Melbourne. Funeral service: Monday, April 22 at 1 p.m. at Sidney …

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    Janice Wilkins

    JANICE WILKINS, 79, of Little Rock, departed this life Monday, April 15, 2019. Survived by a sister Freddie Turner and nephew Scott Turner. Funeral Services, Tuesday, April 23rd, 11 a.m. …

  • Patsy Ruth Wilson

    Patsy Ruth Lilly Wilson went to be with the Lord on April 17, 2019. She was born on December 17, 1932 to Clarence Sr. and Thelma Smith Lilly of Lonoke. …

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    Russell Marion Wood, Jr.

    RUSSELL MARION "RUSTY" WOOD JR., age 69 of Little Rock, Ark. passed away at his home on Sunday, April 14, 2019. He was born in Little Rock, Ark. on March …

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    Susan Jane Woost

    SUSAN JANE WOOST, 76, of Mabelvale, Ark., passed away April 16, 2019 in Little Rock, Ark. She was born in Cleveland Ohio, April 20, 1942, to William and Bernice (Kotowski) …

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    Donald Gregory "Greg" Wren

    Donald Gregory "Greg" Wren, 71, born in Dermott, Ark. on May 1st, 1947 to Don and Jeanne Wren, passed away on April 17th, 2019 in Conway, Arkansas surrounded by family …

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