Obituaries

Obituaries for December 18, 2020

  • Carolyn Ann Barba

    Carolyn Ann Barba, 67, of Jacksonville, passed away on December 15, 2020. She was born in Conway, Ark., on September 9, 1953, to the late Robert Hess Sr. and Joann …

  • Isaac Battles

    Mr. Isaac Battles, 77, of Pine Bluff, Ark., passed away Friday, December 11, 2020. Viewing 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Friday, December 18, 2020, at Brown Funeral Home, Pine Bluff, Ark. …

  • Isaac Battles

    Mr. Isaac Battles 77, of Pine Bluff, Ark., passed Friday, December 11, 2020. Viewing 4:30-5:30 p.m., Friday, December 18, at Brown Funeral Home. Funeral 3 p.m., Saturday, December 19, at …

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    Alta Joan Sutherlin Boerner

    Alta Joan Sutherlin Boerner, age 92, died on December 12. 2020, in Knoxville, Tenn. She was born on June 28, 1928, to her parents, Nat and Ruth Dyer in Mountain …

  • Rudy Box

    Rudy Box, 73, of Rogers, died Sunday, December 13, 2020, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield. He is survived by his wife, Patty, and children, John and Michelle. A Celebration of Life …

  • Thomas Carlton "Carl" Brown

    Thomas Carlton "Carl" Brown, 84, of Star City passed away Tuesday at his home. Memorial services will be held Friday, December 18, at Griffin Funeral Chapel in Star City. Arrangements …

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    Dr. Geraldine H. Buckingham

    Dr. Geraldine Buckingham, 84, passed December 11, 2020. She is survived by son, Earl Buckingham; daughter, Mary Kay (Mike Sr.) Iverson; three grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Viewing 5 p.m.-7 …

  • Dr. Geraldine H. Buckingham

    Dr. Geraldine Buckingham, 84, passed December 11, 2020. Survived by son, Earl Buckingham; daughter, Mary Kay (Mike Sr.) Iverson; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Viewing 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Friday, December 18, …

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    William R. Bullock

    William R. Bullock, died peacefully on December 16, 2020. He was born in Dardanelle, Ark., in 1934, and was a lifelong resident. He was almost 87 years old. He was …

  • Wayne Alan Campbell

    Surrounded by family, Wayne Campbell passed away peacefully December 1, 2020. A private service will be held at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home. Visit their website for more information …

  • Linda Kay Collinsworth

    Mrs. Linda Kay Collinsworth, 68, of Pine Bluff, passed away December 11, 2020. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. "Only Paradise Can Serve You …

  • Jimmy Crain

    Jimmy Crain, 69, of Malvern, passed away December 15, 2020. Visitation will be Saturday, December 19, from 2-4 p.m., at Regency Funeral Home. Graveside service with funeral honors by the …

  • Blanche Boatman Croy

    Blanche Boatman Croy, 94, passed away December 16, 2020. Graveside services 3 p.m, Monday, December 21, at Crystal Hill Cemetery. Visitation: 4-6 p.m., Sunday, December 20, at Smith Little Rock …

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    Bonnie Sue Davis

    Bonnie Sue Davis, age 81, was rescued from illness on December 16, 2020, and brought home to Heaven to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She joins …

  • Joyce Davis-Stanfield

    Mrs. Joyce Davis-Stanfield 65, of Pine Bluff, Ark., passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Arrangements will be announced by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff, Ark. www.Brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com

  • Coleman Dillard

    Mr. Coleman Dillard, 70, of White Hall, Ark., passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Arrangements will be announced by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff, Ark. www.Brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com

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    Jimmy Lee Douglas

    Mr. Jimmy Lee Douglas 40, of Pine Bluff passed away December 6, 2020. Funeral Service will be 2 p.m. on Saturday at Union Baptist Church with Rev. William Shaw officiating. …

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    Edna Mae Downs

    Edna Mae Downs, 92, of North Little Rock, departed this life Sunday, December 13, 2020. She is survived by one son, Steven Felton Harris, cousins/caretakers, Brenda Woods, Berea Little, grandchildren, …

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    Kenneth Harold Ennis

    Kenneth Harold Ennis, age 80, of Rogers, Ark., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. Ken was born July 10, 1940. He was an Air Force …

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    Don D. Fenton

    Don D. Fenton, age 90, of Bella Vista, Ark., passed away December 14, 2020, at Circle of Life Hospice Bentonville. He was born February 16, 1930, in Hutchinson, Kan., to …

  • Judith Savoy Graves

    Judith Savoy Graves, of Rison, passed away Tuesday. A private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online obit and …

  • Joyce Delores Jenkins Harris

    Joyce Delores Jenkins Harris, of Stuttgart, departed this world at home in Stuttgart, Ark., on the evening of Dec. 16, 2020. Joyce was born in Des Arc, Ark., on Oct. …

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    Shelton Donte Harris-Pickett

    Shelton Donte Harris-Pickett, 41, of Monticello, passed away. Graveside Service will be 2 p.m., on Saturday, at Wilmar Cemetery with Bishop Michael Jones officiating by Paradise Funeral Home of Monticello. …

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    Kimberly Charlene Hendrix

    Kimberly Charlene Hendrix, 48, of Ward, gained her wings and entered the gates of Heaven to be reunited with her son and mother on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. She was …

  • Martha Lee Hurd

    Martha Lee Hurd, age 64, of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away at Washington Regional Hospital, on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Cremations Only in, Springdale, …

  • Roy Lee Ingram

    Roy Lee Ingram, 71, of Conway died December 13. Survivors: Three sons, Roy Jr., Kevin, and Justie. Visitation: Friday, December 18, from 12 p.m.-6 p.m. at Veasley Funeral Home. Service: …

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    Maria Lani Jolaoso

    Maria Lani Jolaoso, 47, daughter of Naomi Danetta Lawson Jolaoso of Pine Bluff, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020, in El Dorado, Ark. A mass of Christian burial will be …

  • Enid Mary Yates Jolly

    Enid Mary Yates Jolly, 98, died December 14, 2020. Graveside services will be Saturday, December 19, at 1 p.m., at Lost Creek Cemetery in Sheridan. Open visitation will be from …

  • Stephanie Diane Jones

    Stephanie Diane Jones, 47, of Hot Springs passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020. Born on May 11, 1973, in Brewton, Ala., to Scott Jones and the l,ate Carrie Jones. Arrangements …

  • Mary Parsons Joyce

    Mary Parsons Joyce, 82, of Gurdon, died Thursday, December 17, 2020. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday, December 21, 2020, at Calvary United Pentecostal Church in Gurdon. Visiting hours Saturday …

  • Terry Lee Kemp

    Terry Kemp, 63, of Damascus died December 9. Survivors: son, Christopher Kemp, Sr.; daughter, Tequila Toney. Visitation: Saturday, December 19, from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. at Veasley Funeral Home. Caring and …

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    Albert James King

    Albert James King III, 32, of Pine Bluff passed away December 8, 2020. Graveside services will be 12 noon on Saturday at Forest Lawn Memorial Garden with Apostle Patrick Lockett …

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    Faye Jeanette Kittrell

    Faye Jeanette Kittrell passed peacefully on December 15, 2020, in Fayetteville. She was born to Newton Caswell Wilson and Geraldine Carter Wilson on October 27, 1929 in Tulsa, Okla. Faye …

  • Yvonne Lace

    Mollie Yvonne (Carter) Lace, 83, of Cherry Valley, died Thursday, December 17, 2020, at home. Survivors are two sons, Randall and David Lace; two sisters; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. …

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    Louis Floyd Larson

    Louis Floyd Larson, resident of Bella Vista, Ark., since 1986, passed away December 15, 2020, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale at the age of 101. He was born …

  • Bobby J. Lawson

    Bobby J. Lawson, 88, of Pine Bluff, died Tuesday, October 15, 2020 at home. He was born October 18, 1932 in Pine Bluff, son of K.A. and Annie Mae Hicks …

  • Angel Deanise Lewis

    Angel Deanise Lewis, passed away December 10, 2020. She was born July 5, 2020 to Alissa Gentry and Ste'Fon Lewis. Survivors include brothers: Ste'Fon Jr., Elijah, Don'Avon and Ashton Lewis; …

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    Avorn Lovett

    Avorn Lovett, 60, of Renton, Wash., passed away December 8, 2020. Funeral Service will be 2 p.m. on Saturday at New Community Church with Rev. Stanley Gaddy officiating. Interment will …

  • J.W. Marshall

    J.W. Marshall, died December 15, 2020, survived by Glenda Woodard Marshall, Michael J. Marshall, Jackie Bentley, Samantha Thompson, Kristin Rudick, Christopher Yarbrough, Trevor Yarbrough, Aubrey Marshall, Jacob Marshall, Juilette Marshall, …

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    Harold Herbert Martin

    Harold Herbert "Shorty" Martin, 81, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this earthly home on December 13, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents; Theodore Martin and Roy and …

  • Tammy Martinez

    A graveside service for Mrs. Tammy Martinez, 62, of Helena, is 2 p.m., Friday, at Sunset Memorial Park. Visitation, 12-1:30 p.m., Friday, at Roller-Citizens Chapel. Survivors: husband, daughter, two grandchildren, …

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    Francis Junior McConnell

    Francis Junior McConnell, age 80, of Fayetteville, Ark., passed from this life Saturday, December 12, 2020. He was born September 18, 1940, in Japton, Ark., a son of the late …

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    Dwight Anthony McLittle

    Dwight McLittle, 59, of Little Rock, departed this life Saturday, December 12, 2020. He is survived by two brothers, Dwayne McLittle, Charles McLittle, sister, Dauna McLittle, five sons, Antonio, Dwight, …

  • Thumbnail of William "Bill" L.  Mills

    William "Bill" L. Mills

    William (Bill) L. Mills, 79, passed away in Casablanca, Morocco, in the early morning hours of November 10, 2020. Born January 10, 1941, in Fayetteville, Bill will be interred in …

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    Charles Edward Peoples

    Charles Edward Peoples, 86 of Little Rock passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020. He leaves to cherish his memory his children; Ivy Reed (Al), Rodney Hayes, Charles Peoples, Jr., Bill …

  • Sarah Jane Peten

    Sarah Jane Peten, 84 of Little Rock, transitioned this life on December 11, 2020. Funeral service will be held Saturday, December 19, 2020, at 1 p.m. at Brown-Calhoun Funeral Chapel. …

  • Edward Powers

    Edward Powers, 87, Harrison, died December 10, 2020. Funeral is 1 p.m., Monday, December 21, at Eagle Heights Baptist Church, under the direction of Roller-Christeson Funeral Home. Visitation 2-4 p.m., …

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    Edward Powers

    Edward Powers, age 87, of Harrison, was born February 9, 1933, in the Red Oak community just west of Valley Springs Ark., to Hulan and Mildred Powers. He was born …

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    Marcia L. Pressler

    Marcia L. Pressler, 58, of North Little Rock, Ark., went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. She was born October 17, 1962, in Brinkley, Ark., to Freddy …

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    Andrea Faye Raigans

    Andrea Faye Raigans, 61 of Little Rock, transitioned this life on December 12, 2020. Walk-thru visitation will be held Friday, December 18, 2020, from 1-7 p.m. at Brown-Calhoun Funeral Chapel. …

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    Brenetta O. Revels

    Brnetta O. Revels, 83, of Indianola, Miss., departed this life December 15, 2020. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 E. Broadway, NLR, Ark., 501-374-0111. "A Service you can Trust"

  • Martha Alice Vaught Roberson

    Martha Alice Vaught Roberson of Searcy, died December 2, 2020. She was born to William Monroe Vaught and Mary Alma Vaught August 25, 1922 in Searcy. She is preceded in …

  • Jacqueline Ann Clark Shaw

    Jacqueline Ann Clark Shaw, 53, of Pine Bluff, passed away December 14, 2020. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. "Only Paradise Can Serve You …

  • James Shepherd

    Mr. James Shepherd 70, of Pine Bluff passed away December 16, 2020. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. "Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!"

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    Darlene Simmons

    Darlene Simmons, 60, of Little Rock, passed December 13, 2020. Loving memories left to husband: Gregory Simmons, children: Justin Simmons and Juwan Simmons, grandson: Justin Jr., siblings: Montez Peterson, Stanford …

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    Ethel Lee Smith

    Ethel Lee Smith, age 92, of Sweet Home, Ark., died Monday. She is survivied by her loving daughter and caregiver, Renae Denise (Jahid) Harrison; sons, Anthony Vaughn, Melvin (Sandra) Smith, …

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    Hazel Boyd Smith

    Mrs. Hazel B. Smith, 89, of Little Rock, departed this life December 7. She is preceded in death by her parents William and Hattie Boyd and her youngest son, Waylan …

  • Mable Smith

    Mable Smith, age 59, of Monticello, Ark., died December 16, 2020. She was born on October 16, 1961, to Johnson and Orpha Coddington. Visitation will be Friday, December 18, 6-8 …

  • James Wayne Talman

    James Wayne Talman , age 63, of Rogers, died Wednesday, December 16th, 2020. James was born March 1, 1957, in Niles, Illinois, to Vicki Tzinberg. James was a nurse with …

  • Duane Anthony Thomas

    Mr. Duane Anthony Thomas 60, of White Hall, Ark., passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020. Duane Anthony Thomas was born on February 21, 1960, to the late Lillie Mae Thomas-Dunn …

  • Duane Anthony Thomas

    Mr. Duane Anthony Thomas 60, of White Hall, Ark., passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020. A graveside service will be 12 p.m. Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Forrest Lawn Cemetery. …

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    Vernie Lee Throneberry

    Vernie Lee Throneberry, 87, of North Little Rock, formerly of Star City, passed away December 14, 2020, at Baptist Springhill, North Little Rock. He was born July 27, 1933, in …

  • Jennifer Alain Trottman

    Ms. Jennifer Alain Trottman, 63, of Pine Bluff, Ark., passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Graveside service will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Graceland Cemetery, Cedar …

  • Jennifer Alain Trottman

    Ms. Jennifer Alain Trottman, 63, of Pine Bluff, Ark., passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Graveside service will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Graceland Cemetery, Cedar …

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    Carrie Lee Tyree

    Carrie Lee Tyree, 90, of Rogers, passed away on December 15, 2020. She was born December 30, 1929, in Enola, Ark., to Orville and Macie Lee Tisher. Carrie married her …

  • Anthony Van Riper

    Anthony Van Riper, of Mena, passed away December 16, 2020. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, August 7, 1946, to the late Gordon Anthony Van Riper and Betty Jean Smith-Van …

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    Mallie Faye VanPelt

    Mallie Faye VanPelt, 81, of Benton, Ark., passed away December 16, 2020. She was born March 22, 1939. Visitation held 10-11 a.m., Tuesday, December 22, Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Funeral service …

  • Darald Wayne Warren

    Mr. Darald Wayne Warren, 52, of Pine Bluff, passed away December 11, 2020. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. "Only Paradise Can Serve You …

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    Daniel Danny Wilson

    Daniel (Danny) Wilson, age 73, of Bauxite, died peacefully at home on Saturday, December 12, 2020. He was born April 10, 1947, in Prattsville, Ark. His greatest passion was playing, …

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