Obituaries

Obituaries for December 29, 2019

Betty Jo Adams

Betty Jo Adams, 88, of Benton, (formerly of Ashdown) passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019. She was born August 22, 1931, in Stuttgart, Ark., to Jessie and Millie (Yarbrough) Davis. …
Raymond Boyd Bird

RAYMOND BOYD BIRD SR., 64, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life December 23, 2019. He is preceded in death by: his parents: Harold Bird and Blonzia Vinson. He leaves …
George Blevins Jr.

DR. GEORGE BLEVINS, JR., born February 2, 1949 to the late George and Ira Blevins in Chicago, Ill. He transitioned from this earthy realm on December 22, 2019. He was …
Judy Brantley

JUDY BRANTLEY, 76, of Sherwood, passed away December 26, 2019. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and friend whose absence will be greatly missed by those who knew …
Jeffrey Jay Brown

Jeffrey Jay Brown, 56, of Bentonville, Ark., went to his heavenly tee time surrounded by close family and friends on December 22, 2019. His larger-than-life persona and trademark personality will …
Marsha Carol Chism

Marsha Carol Chism, age 64, of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away December 25, 2019 in Fayetteville. She was born January 31, 1955, in Little Rock, Ark., the daughter of Floyd and …
Bobby Hoyt Clark

Bobby Hoyt Clark, age 84, of Elkins passed away on Friday the 27th of December 2019. He was born on September 1, 1935 near Elkins. He graduated Elkins High school …
Earline Vaughn Clark

Earline Vaughn Clark, 80, of Jonesboro passed away on Thursday, December 26th at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be Sunday, December 29, at Union Grove Cemetery at …
Sarah Elizabeth (Beth) Cole Causbie

Sarah Elizabeth (Beth) Cole Causbie, Ash Flat, Ark., died December 24, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Carlton Cole and Sarah Elizabeth Henslee Cole of Malvern, …
Lucy Kay Coleman

Lucy Kay Coleman, 75, of Damascus passed from this life on Friday, December 27, 2019. Visitation is noon, Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Sardis Church, with funeral service following at …
Lowell Counce

Lowell Counce, 84, passed away December 28, 2019. He was born November 1, 1935 in DeWitt to Earl and Edna Woodson Counce. He was a retired farmer and a member …
Michael Lee Creekmore

Michael Creekmore (63) died Thursday, December 26. Survivors: mother, Hazel Creekmore; son, Travis Creekmore (Kristy); brother, Jeremy Creekmore; sisters, Phyllis Williams (Doyle), Kimberly Chabert (Alan), Tami Walker, and 2 grandchildren, …
Ronald G. Dake

Ronald G. Dake, 77 of Garfield died Saturday, December 21, 2019 in Bentonville. Survivors: two brothers, Donald Dake of Ozark, Ark., and Ray Dake of Rogers; two sisters, Darla Brown …
Jesse Ray Dickison

Jesse Ray Dickison age 88, of Cove, Ark., passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 in Mena. Graveside service will be Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at 2 p.m., at Pleasant Grove …
Bonnie Jo Finch

Bonnie Jo (Rice) Finch 91, of Bryant, Ark., passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2019. Celebration of life will be a graveside service on December 31, 2019 at 3 …
Barry Lee Fisher

BARRY LEE FISHER, 68, of North Little Rock passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019. He was born October 4, 1951 in Little Rock, Ark., to Johnny and Jewell Fisher. He …
Vickee L. Fleming

Vickee L. Fleming, 74, of Bella Vista, Ark., died Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville. Vickee was born March 12, 1945 in Fort Collins, Colo., …
Joan Jewel Franklin

JOAN JEWEL FRANKLIN 79, of Jacksonville, Ark., passed away December 24, 2019. Survivors include her son, Mike Franklin (Tina) of Jacksonville and other family and friends. Visitation is Saturday, January …
Bobby Ray Garner

Bobby R Garner, 86, a resident of Farmington, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 in Fayetteville. He was born November 23, 1933 in Muldrow, Okla., the son of Harley and …
Maxcylena Govan

MAXCYLENA GOVAN, 77, of North Little Rock, Previously of Hickory Plains, retired nurse at Arkansas State Hospital departed this life December 25, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Marion and …
Nancy Ann Gregory

Nancy Ann Gregory, 84 of Carlisle, Ark., passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at CHI St. Vincent in Little Rock. Nancy was born in Carthage, Mio., on October 10, 1935 …
Pearl Glee Hall

Pearl Watts Hall, 97, of Cozahome, died Tuesday. Preceded in death by: husband, C.B. Hall; two children; seven siblings. Survivors: children, Ben Charles Hall and Linda Harvey; five grandchildren; nine …
James Ray Harvey

James Ray Harvey ,age 75, of Gentry, died Wednesday, December 25th, 2019. Ray was born May 23rd, 1944 in Springdale to Henry Clay Harvey and Nancy Jewell Fultz Harvey. Ray …
Jim B. Hastings Sr.

MR. JIM B. HASTINGS, SR., age 76, of Little Rock, Ark., entered the gates of Heaven on Saturday, December 21, 2019. He is preceded in death by his wife of …
Shelby Simpson Hillman

Shelby Simpson Hillman, a true southern lady of deep faith, grace, beauty and charm, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Dec. 26, 2019. She was the daughter …
Loamma Jean Holcomb

Loamma Jean Holcomb, 63, a resident of Lamar, Colo., passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019 in Lamar. She was born August 9, 1956 in Okmulgee, Okla., the daughter of Charles …
Vincent Omar Holloway

Mr. Vincent Omar Holloway 50, of Pine Bluff, Ark., passed away Monday, December 23, 2019. Funeral services Saturday, December 28, 2019, at Brown Funeral Home Pine Bluff by Rev. Laron …
Demond Dshaun Hubbard

DEMOND DSHAUN HUBBARD, 27, of Little Rock, Aark.,, departed this life December 23, 2019. He is preceded in death by a brother: Desmond Hubbard, grandparents: Edna McElroy and Cleaster Summons …
Diana Lee Huber

Diana Lee Huber, age 46, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, Ark. She was born May 3, 1973, at Springdale Memorial Hospital to …
Barnard Leon Hudson

BARNARD LEON HUDSON, 52, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life Tuesday, December 24, 2019. He is preceded in death by: Father, Harvey Hudson; Mother, Claretha Hamilton; Mother, Helen Bradley; …
Larry Bill Hulsey

LARRY BILL HULSEY, 74, of Little Rock died on December 25, 2019 at his home. Larry was born on June 8, 1945 in Little Rock and was the son of …
James Ralph Ivy

James Ralph Ivy, 81 of Fayetteville died Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. A memorial service will be held later at Fayetteville National Cemetery. Cremation …
Ross Edward Jackson

ROSS EDWARD JACKSON, 55 of Jacksonville, passed away on December 24, 2019 in Searcy. He was born on May 24, 1964 in Little Rock to the late Bill and Shirley …
Mary J. Knopf

MARY J. KNOPF, Wife, Mom, Grandma, Aunt Mary, dear friend, tennis nut, bridge player, and exceptional woman, passed away December 26, 2019. All who knew Mary are honored to have …
Michelle Kumbera

Michelle Kumbera , 50, of Gateway , died December 27th. Michelle was born December 24th, 1969 in Red Cloud, Neb. Michelle is survived by two sons, Josh and Randy, 2 …
David Langenegger

David Langenegger, 86, passed away on December 22, 2019 in Bentonville. He was born on April 4, 1933 in Newton, Kan., to the late Fredrick and Evelyn (Rutschman) Langenegger. He …
Rose (Rosie) Marie Lawson

Rose (Rosie) Marie Lawson, 72 of Springdale died Thursday December 26. Survivors: Paul Lehman, Sr, Bonnie Young, nephew Chad Brown and wife Lisa and dear Williams' Family friends of Berryville, …
Exie June Lee

EXIE JUNE LEE, 77, of Sherwood passed away Friday, December 27, 2019. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Thursday, January 2, at Smith-Sherwood Funeral Home (7700 Hwy 107) with Funeral Service …
Madaline Mann

Madaline Mann, 99 of Camden, Ark., died peacefully at her home Friday, December 27, 2019. Graveside service will be held 10 a.m., Monday, December 30, 2019 at Greenwood Cemetery, Camden, …
Melvin Gene Mann

Melvin "Gene" Mann, 71 of Marshall died Friday. He was son of the late Henry Mann & Isabell Mills Gary. Gene was a veteran of the US Army. Survivors: children, …
Danny R. McGuire

Danny R. McGuire, 69, a resident of Paris, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in Paris. Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, January 4, …
Crystal McKee

Crystal McKee, 55, of Booneville, passed away December 25, 2019. She is survived by her husband, Gary McKee; their three children; nine grandchildren; her mother; other family and friends. Memorial …
Betty Ruth Dortch McMath

BETTY RUTH DORTCH RUSSELL MCMATH passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019. She was born July 14, 1920, to Mabel Wittenberg and Thomas Steele Dortch. She was raised in Scott, …
Clayton Ward McWhorter

Clayton Ward McWhorter died December 25, 2019. He was born in Rogers, Ark., February 24, 1939 to W.T. and Gladys McWhorter. He was preceded in death by his parents and …
Donna Gwen Moyer

DONNA GWEN WICKOFF Walker Moyer of North Little Rock died December 26, 2019. Survivors include son, Jon Walker (Liz) and grandchildren: Joshua and Zoe. Per her wishes, no visitation will …
Patricia Ann Nathaniel

Patricia Ann Nathaniel born in Cairo, Egypt on December 21, 1951. She came to Arkansas and worked as a registered nurse in several locations. Her last places of employment were …
Jimmy R. Newell

JIMMY R. "JIM" NEWELL passed away on December 26, 2019 after a courageous battle with liver cancer. Jim was born on January 9, 1941, the only child of Howard William …
William Thomas Pearson Sr.

William Thomas Pearson Sr., 80, of Cabot, passed away December 27, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. William was born January 4, 1939 in Helena, Ark., to the late Edward …
Gerald Lee Plumlee, Sr.

Gerald Lee Plumlee, Sr., 76, of Morrilton, left his earthly home December 24, 2019, peacefully surrounded by his family. Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Monday, December 30, at Harris …
Joy Beasley Price

JOY BEASLEY PRICE, age 87 of Jacksonville, passed away, Friday, December 27, 2019 in Jacksonville. She was born August 16, 1932 in Cabot, Ark. Joy married Adolf Price who preceded …
Woodrow Rice

Woodrow Rice, 101, of Benton, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019. A Funeral Service will be 11a.m., Saturday, January 4, 2020 in the Chapel of Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home, 6700 Alcoa …
Janet Manning Ritchie

Janet Manning Ritchie, 57, passed from this life on December 12, 2019. Memorial services were held in Lake Worth, Fla., her home for the past four years. Survivors include son …
Ronald Robertson

Ronald Robertson, 70 of Rogers, Ark., passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019 in a local hospital. He was a retired real estate agent and the former owner/operator of Bentonville Casting …
Glenn Earl Robinson

GLENN EARL ROBINSON, 71 of Little Rock passed December 25, 2019. He was preceded in death by parents: Ollie Robinson Jr., Pinkie Robinson-Evans and step-father John Evans. Loving memories left …
Jeremiah Edward Robinson

Jeremiah Robinson 26 passed away December 22, 2019 at his home. Visitation will be 1 p.m., with funeral to follow at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home. Interment will be at the Providence …
Shirley Ann Davis Robinson

Shirley Ann Davis Robinson, 54, of Star City died December 27. Born November 12, 1965 in Warren. Funeral services 1:30 p.m., December 30 at Family Worship Center in Warren, Ark., …
Carol Jean Sells

Carol Jean Sells, 72, of Stuttgart passed away Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019. Carol was born Aug. 1, 1947, in Little Rock to James Thomas and Ruby Duggar Robertson. She was …
Richard Dale Sexton

Richard Dale Sexton, 81, Pangburn, passed away December 26, 2019. Born May 27, 1938 Clay, Ark., son of late Lee Sexton and Francis Cordle Sexton. Preceded in death: son Curtis …
Martha Kay (Reberry) Smith

Martha Kay (Reberry) Smith passed away peacefully on December 17, 2019, after a two-week battle with pneumonia while being surrounded by her loving family. Kay was born in Ft. Riley, …
Sherry Hendrix Smith

Sherry Hendrix Smith, 68, of Jonesboro, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019. She was born September 8, 1951, to Wayne and Myrtle Hendrix, in Jonesboro. Funeral is Monday, at Roller-Farmers …
Vanessa Nell Steves

Vanessa Steves, 65, passed away on December 23, 2019, with her family by her side. She was born on October 20, 1954, to the late R.A. and Virginia Muse in …
Greta J. Vance-Holloway

Greta J. (Vance) Holloway, 84, of Rose Bud, died Friday, December 27, 2019. Funeral services are 2 p.m., Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home. Interment will follow …
James Skip Vinson

JAMES "SKIP" VINSON, 70 of Sherwood, Ark., passed from this life on December 26, 2019. He was born on July 31, 1949 to the late William E and Joyce L …
Betty Jean Wade

Mrs. Betty Jean Wade 81, of Pine Bluff, Ark., passed Tuesday, December 24, 2019. Visitation 10-11 a.m., Tuesday, December 31st, at Greater Ward Chapel A.M.E. Funeral service 11 a.m., Tuesday, …
Cleyta Jean Whelchel

Cleyta Jean Whelchel 75 of Rogers passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, December 27, 2019 in Rogers. She was born July 23, 1944 in Gorman, Texas the daughter …
Mary Whittamore

MARY WHITTAMORE, 74 of North Little Rock passed December 26, 2019. Loving memories left to daughters: Cindy Skaggs and Brenda (Doug) Ellison. Seven grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and three siblings. Visitation …
Joyce Camille Williams

Joyce C. Williams, 88, of Wynne, died Thursday, December 26, 2019. Graveside services are 2 p.m., Sunday, December 29, 2019, at Crosslawn Cemetery in Wynne. No visitation is planned. Arrangements …
James David Wilson, Jr.

James David Wilson, Jr., of Clayton, Calif., died December 17, 2019. David was born in Farmville, Va. and raised in Little Rock, Ark., by the late Dr. James David Wilson, …

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