Obituaries

Obituaries for September 1, 2019

  • Nancy Darleen Akines

    Nancy Darleen Akines, 64, of Sheridan, died Friday. Survivors: daughter, Misty Dunham; siblings, Larry Wagoner, Donna Stout, Billy Wagoner and Jeff Wagoner; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services: 10:00 a.m., …

  • Christopher Bacon

    Mr. Christopher Bacon, 33, of Newport passed away Tuesday. Survivors include his wife Amber; three sons, Caleb, Cameron and Casper; one daughter, Carly; his father, Calvin (Nancy); his mother, Patricia …

  • Salley Ann Biggs

    Salley Ann Biggs, 76, Benton, died Saturday. Survivors: children, Starla Haley, Shawn Haley (Debby), Sherri Haley Madigan (Steve); grandchildren, Joseph Ray Gardner (Kirsti), Tyler Haley; great-grandson, Garrison Gardner; step-brother, Chuck …

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    Louis Raymond Bradshaw

    Louis Raymond Bradshaw, 80, Alexander, passed away August 28, 2019. He was born January 31, 1939 in Alexander, Ark. Memorial service held at 10 a.m., Saturday, September 7, First United …

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    Ivory Frances Brown

    IVORY FRANCES BROWN, 87, of Little Rock, transitioned to her heavenly home on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. Preceding her in death are: her daughter, Olivia Diane Brown and a sister, …

  • Curtis Ray Bryant

    Curtis Ray Bryant, 73, of Benton passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019. He was born on November 27, 1945 to the late Junio P. and S. Bertha Bryant. A Funeral …

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    Randall Scott Bueter

    RANDALL SCOTT BUETER, 66, of Little Rock, passed away on August 29, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 23, 1953, in Danville, Ill., to Barbara …

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    Steven Ernest Burris

    Steven Ernest Burris died suddenly on August 14. He was born on October 19, 1956. Steven had many friends, more than most anyone would. He was preceded in death by …

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    Christopher C. Butler

    Christopher C. Butler, age 66, of Benton, Ark., formerly of Russellville, Ark., passed away Wednesday August 21, 2019, surrounded by family. He was born on September 15, 1952 in Little …

  • Grover Ray Carrington

    Grover Ray Carrington, 78, of Russellville passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 at his home. Funeral Services are 2 p.m., Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Griffin Funeral Services. Visitation will …

  • Allen Clay Sr.

    ALLEN CLAY SR., 67, of Little Rock, departed this life August 25, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Lee Scott and Vanessa Clay. He leaves to …

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    Veda Isabell Williams Coleman

    VEDA ISABELL WILLIAMS COLEMAN, 98, of Little Rock, passed from this life on August 28, 2019. She was born March 19, 1921 in Rusk County, Texas. She was preceded in …

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    Michael Jalyn Crumbly

    Michael Jalyn Crumbly, 19, of Cabot, took his first step into eternity August 29, 2019. He was born May 12, 2000 in Little Rock. Jalyn was a big-hearted young man …

  • Shirley Jean Dalton

    Shirley Jean Dalton, age 89, of Little Rock passed away on August 23rd, 2019. She was born in Little Rock on June 1st, 1930. There will be a graveside funeral …

  • Enola Hollingsworth Davis

    Enola Hollingsworth Davis, 73, died August 30. Survivors include her husband Ray, four children Danielle Mannis, Anita Powell, Ashley and Randall Davis. Visitation will be 1 p.m. September 2 at …

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    Jewel "Eileen" Davis

    JEWEL "EILEEN" DAVIS, 87, of North Little Rock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 28, 2019. She was known for her southern cooking, as the "Bible …

  • Mary Frances Cheatham Davis

    MARY FRANCES CHEATHAM DAVIS, 81, of Little Rock, died August 27, 2019 in Fairfield, Iowa. Mary was born on May 23, 1938 to Sidney and Brunie Brewer in Little Rock. …

  • Carolyn Williams DeLille

    Carolyn Williams DeLille, age 91, passed away August 27, 2019 in Fayetteville, Ark. Ms. DeLille was born August 6, 1928, in Leslie, Ark., to her late parents, Robert E. Williams …

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    Ruth E. Dickson

    RUTH E. DICKSON passed away August 24, 2019 at the age of 94, one week shy of her 95th birthday. She was born in Mabelvale, Arkansas. She was preceded in …

  • Donald Dugger

    Donald Dugger, 90, of Bradford, died Friday. Visitation will be Monday from 6-8 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home in Bald Knob. Services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, September 3, at …

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    Carolyn Sue Frazier

    Carolyn Sue Frazier of Vilonia, entered into Heaven on August 30, 2019. She was born August 11, 1951, in Conway, Ark., to George Mathey and Ruby Roberts Jones. She graduated …

  • Richard Frothingham

    RICHARD FROTHINGHAM, PhD, 93, of Little Rock, passed away August 29, 2019. He was a professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies at UALR. He is survived by his wife, Mary …

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    Louise Godfrey

    Louise Godfrey, 72, of Ward, passed away August 30, 2019. She was born April 10, 1947 in Bloomburg, Texas to the late James Rollin and Mae Josey Miller. Louise was …

  • Ursel Regina Goodson

    URSEL REGINA GOODSON, 64, of Roland died Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Baptist Medical Center. She is survived by husband, Kenneth Goodson; three daughters, Michelle Smith, Tabitha Goodson, Kelly Goodson; …

  • Troy Jay Grigg

    Troy Jay Grigg, 85, of Rogers, Ark., passed away August 29, 2019 at his home. He was born December 12, 1933 in Marble, Ark., the son of the late Dell …

  • Theartis Grigsby

    Theartis Grigsby, 73, Arkadelphia, passed August 24, 2019. Survivors: wife: Donna Grigsby; children, Teresa, Trena, Hershel, Theartis and Timothy Grigsby, thirty-eight grandchildren including Myeisha Haywood, De'Von Dedmon; sister, Mary Lewis. …

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    Clifford Blaine Grisham

    Clifford Blaine Grisham, age 49, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019 at his Fayetteville home surrounded by family. Cliff was born on October 12, 1969, at Fort Knox, Ky., …

  • Glenda Joyce Haynes

    Glenda Joyce Haynes, age 78, of Warren, Ark., died Friday, August 30. Graveside service will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 3, at Parker Prospect Cemetery. Arrangements are by Frazer's Funeral …

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    Wheeler Jefferson Hicks, Jr.

    WHEELER JEFFERSON HICKS, JR., 90, of Little Rock, passed away August 29, 2019. He was born June 25, 1929 in Amarillo, Texas. He attended San Fernando High School and graduated …

  • Alan Lain Holley

    Alan Lain Holley, 39, of Wynne died Thursday, August 29, 2019, in Memphis. Funeral services are 2 p.m., Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home. Cremation will follow. …

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    Hugh A. Holloway Jr.

    HUGH A. HOLLOWAY JR., 84, departed this life on Wednesday August 28, 2019 at Baptist Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents Hugh Sr., and Helen (Jackson) Holloway. …

  • Mary Frances F Home

    MARY FRANCES CHEATHAM DAVIS, 81, of Little Rock, died August 27, 2019 in Fairfield, Iowa. Mary was born on May 23, 1938 to Sidney and Brunie Brewer in Little Rock. …

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    Shannon Houston

    SHANNON LARUE HOUSTON, 49, of LR departed this life August 27. She leaves to cherish her memory: children, Charnece Hill, Destani Lang, Derrick Lang Jr.; parents, David Featherstone and Cora …

  • Joyce Jarvis

    Mrs. Joyce Jarvis, 75, of Newport passed away Friday. Survivors include her husband, Charles; her children, Janna Jarvis Clark and Steven Jarvis; two sisters, Gail Clark and Carla Loucks; and …

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    Dr. Otis Cecil Jones

    DR. OTIS CECIL JONES was born Wednesday, January 19, 1927 in Hermitage, Ark. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Aldonia Jones; son, Otis Cecil Jones, Jr.; …

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    Chasity "Sissy" Lasley

    Chasity "Sissy" Lasley of Greenbrier was born on April 6, 1989 in Conway, Ark. and went to be with the Lord on August 27, 2019 after a heroic fight with …

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    Minister Jerold Lee

    MINISTER JEROLD LEE, 63, of Wrightsville, Ark., departed this life August 27. He is preceded in death by his son: Jerold O'Brien Lee; parents: Herman Lee and Doris Mays and …

  • Lori Ann Lindsey

    Lori Ann Lindsey (Johnson), 39 of Washington, D.C. passed Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Her husband Greg, mother Susan Kissinger, and bother Lane Housley invite you to join us in our …

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    Shirley Faye Locke

    Shirley Faye Locke, 78, of Lonoke passed away August 27, 2019. She was born in Adair, Iowa to the late Oscar and Edna Kearns. She is preceded in death by …

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    Reba Mae Love

    Reba Mae Love, age 93, of Rogers passed away August 30, 2019 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. She was proceeded in death by her husband Budd Love. Reba …

  • Raymond Lute

    Raymond Lute, 78, of Greenbrier, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 28, 2019. He was born February 2, 1941 in Perry, Ark. to Orville and Jewel Lute. Raymond …

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    John Edward Martfeld

    John Edward Martfeld of Lowell passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019 at 8:26 p.m. in his home. John was born on November 9, 1941 to Bill and Merle Martfeld, …

  • Robert Lee McDowell

    Robert Lee McDowell, 65, of Greenbrier, Ark., departed this life August 26. He was preceded in death by: his parents: Tennessee and Irene McDowell. He leaves to cherish his memory: …

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    Laura Elizabeth (Doebele) McKibbon

    Laura Elizabeth (Doebele) McKibbon of Rogers, Ark., passed away on August 21, 2019. She was born on May 5, 1966 in Kansas City, Mo. to Gary Robert and Hannah Louise …

  • Michael George Pafundi

    MICHAEL GEORGE PAFUNDI, 75, of Sherwood passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 6th at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral …

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    Brenda D. Edgar Ramsey

    Brenda D. Edgar Ramsey, 57, of Farmington, Arkansas died August 28, 2019 in Fayetteville, Ark. She was born May 15, 1962 in Van Buren, Arkansas. Brenda found a real passion …

  • Julia Ellen Gray Ritchie

    Julia Ellen Gray Ritchie died August 27, 2019 in Coppell, Texas. She was born on May 31, 1927 in Hardy, Ark. She was preceded in death by her husband of …

  • Phillip Rodgers

    Phillip Rodgers age 75 of Magnet Cove passed away August 30, 2019 at his home. Funeral Service will be held Tuesday 2 p.m., September 3, 2019, at Magnet Cove Missionary …

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    Janice Caid Ryan

    Janice Caid Ryan, age 72, of Trumbull, Conn., formerly of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away peacefully on Monday, August 26, 2019. Born in Boston, Mass., the daughter of the late Robert …

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    JoAnn Kay Shaver

    JoAnn Kay Shaver, age 75, of Bella Vista died Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Circle of Life Hospice House located in Bentonville. She was born September 15, 1943 in Altamont, …

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    Virgil Eugene Sullivan

    Virgil Eugene Sullivan, 81, of Lonoke, Ark., passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019. He was born in Humnoke, Ark., on September 16, 1937 to George and Lorraine Sullivan. He …

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    Dr. William (Bill) Edwin Thomas

    DR. WILLIAM (BILL) EDWIN THOMAS, 84, of North Little Rock, passed away on August 28, 2019. Bill was born in Cairo, Ill. He was preceded in death by his parents, …

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    Jimmy Dearl Tyler

    Jimmy Dearl Tyler, 71 of Humnoke, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 31, 2019. He was born January 5, 1948 to Joe and Nancy Tyler. He …

  • Gina Lynn White

    GINA LYNN WHITE, 60, of Mabelvale, passed away August 29, 2019. She is survived by her husband, Ernest White; daughter, Rayna Lockhart of Shannon Hills; and three grandchildren. Arrangements by …

  • Charlean Lorraine Williams

    Mrs. Charlean Lorraine Williams 68, of Pine Bluff passed Monday, August 26, 2019. Funeral service: 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at Rose Hill MBC, by Rev. George Waters Jr. …

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