Obituaries

Obituaries for January 15, 2021

Garland Ray Baker Sr.

Garland Ray Baker Sr. (Ray), 86, of Russellville, Tuesday. Funeral service at 2 p.m. Friday, in Rest Haven Memorial Park, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Open viewing will be …
Evelyn Elizabeth Browder

Evelyn Elizabeth Browder, 77, of Hensley, passed away January 11, 2021. Visitation held 5-7 p.m., Monday, January 18, Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton, Ark. Funeral held at …
Beulah Brown

Beulah Brown passed from this life to her eternal home on January 13, 2021, in Bentonville, Ark. She was born in Gravette, Ark., on July 22, 1930. Full obituary at …
Cakneller Brown

First Lady Cakneller Brown, 64, of Pine Bluff, passed away. Funeral Service will be 10 a.m., on Saturday at New Community Church with Supt. Jerry Williams officiating. Interment will be …
Otha Jean Brown

Otha Jean Brown, age 72, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021. She was born April 28, 1948. A Come and Go viewing will be Friday, January 15, 2021, at Stephenson-Dearman, …
Ronnie E Carlisle

Ronnie E Carlisle, 72, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021, into the loving arms of Jesus. Private family services will be held. Please visit www.smithfamilycares.com/sherwood for …
Sam Carroll

Sam Carroll, 86, of Palestine, Arkansas, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021. He was born Saturday, August 11, 1934. Graveside services will be held Saturday, January 16, 2021, at 2 …
Robert Louis Carter

Robert Louis Carter departed this life on Friday, January 8, 2021. He was the second born child to the late James and Veolia Carter on June 26, 1953, in Helena, …
Anthony Compton

On Friday, January 8, 2021, Anthony Compton, 55, of Little Rock, a loving father of three children, went with our Lord and Savior. Tony was born on August 25, 1965, …
Joe Cunningham

Joe Willie James Cunningham, 60, of Pine Bluff, passed away January 7, 2021. Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at International House of Praise Church …
Elager "Mickey" DeBose, III

On Saturday, January 9, 2021, Elager "Mickey" DeBose, III, was called home to be with the Lord. Born in the city of Monroe, La., Elager "Mickey" DeBose, III, was born …
Elager "Mickey" DeBose, III

On Saturday, January 9, 2021, Elager "Mickey" DeBose, III, was called home to be with the Lord. Born in the city of Monroe, La., Elager "Mickey" DeBose, III, was born …
Phyllis K. Dendy

Phyllis K. Dendy, 59, passed through Heaven's gate into eternity on January 11, 2021. Survivors; daughter, Shayla Henderson; grandsons, Aiken L. and Athan L. parents, Nathan and Deloris Dendy; and …
Jackie D. Doyle

Jackie D. Doyle, 80, of Camden, Ark., died Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at Ouachita County Medical Center. Due to Covid-19, a Memorial Service will be held at a later date. …
Joyce Marie Dye

Joyce Marie Dye, age 68, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born October 4, …
James Edward Eades

James Edward Eades, 79, of North Little Rock, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021. He was born in Atlanta, Ark., to parents Jesse and Ruby Eades. James served in the …
Waymon "Red" Edwards

Waymon "Red" Edwards, 83, of Hattieville, Arkansas, died January 13, 2021, at Baptist Hospital in Conway. Graveside service will be 10 a.m., Saturday, January 16, at Lone Grove Cemetery. Visitation …
Mary Ruth Emerson

Mary Ruth Emerson, 90, of Batesville, died Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 16, 2021, at 2 p.m., at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel. Burial …
Anthony Craig Fort

Anthony Craig Fort, 50, Gum Springs, passed January 6, 2021. Survivors: his fiance, Sabrina McClurge; siblings, Eric (Monica) Fort, Shellie (William Crenshaw) Grice; nieces, nephews, bonus siblings, and two uncles. …
Robert "Bob" Frans

Robert "Bob" Frans, 93, long time resident of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away on January 11, 2021. He was born in Louisville, Neb., on April 19, 1927, to Charles Ernest Frans …
Aaron Dean Gamewell, Jr.

Aaron Dean Gamewell, Jr., age 51, of Little Rock, Ark., transitioned to eternal living to be with the Lord January 13, 2021. Never accepting good as the ultimate, Aaron relished …
Ashleigh Patrish Gass

Ashleigh Patrish Gass, 36, born July 12, 1984, to parents Kelly and Linda Gass in Eau Claire, Wisc., joined those sleeping in death on January 9, 2021. Ashleigh was absolutely …
Karen Golden

Karen Golden died January 13, 2021. She was born on October 19, 1964, to Lee and Shirley Weldon. Preceded in death by her father and daughter, Jonnie Michelle. Survivors: husband, …
Tracy Irving Goodwin

Tracy Goodwin was born August 13, 1959.Tracy passed away January 11, 2021, age 61. Survivors: father; son, Ryan Goodwin; daughter, Amanda Boyce; grandchildren, Chloe, Eli, Raiden, Raylee, Rhage. Graveside: January …
Rowena Grigg

Rowena A Grigg, 70, of Huntsville, died January 13 at Fayetteville. Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. January 16 at Brashears Funeral Home with interment following at Alabam Cemetery. Due …
Thomas Norman Hargett

Thomas Hargett, 48, died January 13. Visitation and funeral service will be at Eddie's Family Funeral Home in Melbourne. Visitation: Saturday, January 16 from 6-8 p.m. Funeral service: Sunday, January …
Louis Hayes

Mr. Louis Hayes was born September 5, 1938, in Scott, Ark., and transitioned to his heavenly home Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Louis Hayes was cherished by many and leaves behind …
Donna Kay Hazzard

Donna Kay Hanson Hazzard, of Sheridan, Arkansas, was born September 3, 1954, at Mineola, Texas, the daughter of the late Raymond and Natilou Harvey Hanson. She was a very faithful, …
Rueben Henry

Rueben Henry, Jr., 59, of Pine Bluff, passed away. Visitation will be Saturday, January 16, 2021, from 12 noon- 1:30 p.m., at Paradise Funeral Home. "Only Paradise Can Serve You …
Teddy Blaine Hensley

Teddy Blaine Hensley Sr., 70, of Sherwood, passed away January 12, 2021. He was born September 4, 1950, in Indiana. Arrangements entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West …
Mary Ellen Hoyt Hill

Mary Ellen Hoyt Hill, age 83, of Little Rock, Arkansas, was administered the Last Rites of the Roman Catholic Church and died peacefully in the arms of God's angels on …
Josephine Jackson

Mrs. Josephine Jackson, 95, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, passed away January 3, 2021. She was born December 6, 1925, to the late Willie and Lillian Jackson in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. …
Flora Scarlet Johnson

Flora Scarlet Johnson, 79, of Crossett, died Tuesday, January 12, in Star City. Graveside service will be held Saturday, January 16, at 10 a.m., in the Parkdale Cemetery. For full …
Glemerine Henry Browning Kountz

Glemerine Henry Browning Kountz, 101, Arkadelphia, formerly Hot Springs, passed January 4, 2021. Survivors: daughter, Lesia Browning; brothers, James Henry, Abraham Henry; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, …
Donna June Laird

Donna J. Laird, 60, of Rogers, Arkansas, passed away January 13, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Paul, two daughters, seven grandchildren, three siblings, and several nieces and nephews. …
Linda Sue Magness

Linda Sue Magness, 68, of Boca Raton, Fla., passed into the arms of her creator January 10, 2021. She was preceded by her mother, Bulah Burton, and father, James Paul …
Bryan Todd McClain

Bryan Todd McClain, 24, of Conway, Ark. went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 12, 2021. He was born February 7, 199, in Little Rock, Ark., He is survived …
Frank Meimerstorf

Frank Meimerstorf, 88, of Russellville, died Wednesday. The graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 16, 2021, at East Point Cemetery and under the direction of Shinn Funeral …
Billy Ray Moore

Billy Ray Moore, 67, of Wilmot, died January 6, at Southeast Arkansas Medical Center. He is survived by a son, Kendrick Woods, Bastrop, La.; and a daughter, Keenya Davis, Kansas …
Mary Lou Easterling Newport

Mary Lou Easterling Newport, 88, of Fayetteville, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at her home in Fayetteville. She was born October 3, 1932, in Fayetteville to Asie and Pearl …
James Christopher Nicholson

James Christopher Nicholson, 89, of Bentonville, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at his home. He was born March 6, 1931, in Ash Flat, Arkansas, to Owen Clayton Nicholson and …
Roy L. Noble, Sr.

Roy L. Noble Sr., 94, of Little Rock, passed from this life on January 11, 2021. He was born January 10, 1927, in North Little Rock, Ark., to the late …
Charles Edward (Ed) Olmstead

Charles Edward (Ed) Olmstead, 73, passed away Tuesday. He lived previously in Pine Bluff. Survivors: wife, Kathy of Heber Springs; sisters, Cindy Yokem (Mackey), Conway, Laura (John Durmon), Fayetteville; many …
Iris Elise Parker

Iris Elise Parker passed away January 9, 2021, in Little Rock, Ark. She was born November 27, 2002, in Texarkana, Texas, to Suzanne Gary and Russell Parker. No service is …
Lucy Kathleen Pointer

Lucy Kathleen Pointer, 92, of Fayetteville, passed away January 10, 2021. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m., today, January 15, 2021, at Beard's Funeral Chapel. The …
Sandra Ray

Sandra Ray, age 70, Conway, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021. She was born March 21, 1950, in Springfield, Illinois, a daughter of Clifford Merlin Burns and Mary Angela Bestgon. …
Earnest Russell, Jr.

Mr. Earnest Russell, Jr., 68, of Memphis, Tennessee, formerly of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, passed away January 6, 2021. He was born June 15, 1952, to the late Earnest Russell, Sr. …
Charles Floyd Sharp

Charles Floyd Sharp, 71, of Morrilton, died Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 18, at Smith Springs Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will be at …
Kathy Lynn Shavers

Kathy Lynn Shavers, 62, of Pine Bluf,f passed away on January 10, 2021. Funeral Service will be 10 a.m., on Saturday, at Gospel Temple M.B.C. with Rev. James Murry officiating. …
Billy Ray Sherrill

Billy Ray Sherrill, 88, of Cabot, passed away January 12, 2021, from COVID-19 complications. He was born August 12, 1932, in Ridgley, Tennessee, to the late Henry and Ollie Sherrill. …
Lois Slusarek

Lois Ann Slusarek, age 87, of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021, in Springdale. She was born September 19, 1933, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, to Harry and Florence (Maciejewski) …
Eueldean "Dee Dee" Tanner

Eueldean Warner "Dee Dee" Tanner, age 86, went to be with her heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. She was born November 23, 1934, to Odis and Ollie Warner. …
Norma Jean Todd

Norma Jean Todd, 71, of Arkadelphia, died Wednesday. Graveside 11 a.m., Monday, January 18, 2021, at Hart's Chapel Cemetery. Visitation is private. Memorials to Baring Cross Missionary Baptist Church. Final …
Virginia "Sissy" Stock Vanderpool

Virginia "Sissy" Stock Vanderpool, 75, of Hazen, passed away January 8, 2021. A graveside service will be 2 p.m., Monday, January 18, 2021, at the Hazen Cemetery. Memorials may be …
Cal Clinton Washington

Cal Clinton Washington, Sr., 76, of Pine Bluff, passed away. Funeral Service will be 2:30 p.m., on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at New Community Church with Rev. George Barnes, Sr., …
Tony O'Neal Whitaker

Tony O'Neal Whitaker born September 25th, 1969, passed January 11, 2021. Survived by wife, Tiffany Robinson Whitaker; parents, Jessie and Mary Jackson; children, Tony "Lil' Tony Whitaker, TJ Whitaker, Xavier; …
Henderson Lawrence White

Henderson Lawrence White (Pooh), beloved son, born on February 9, 1979, passed away on January 6, 2021. He is survived by his parents Toni White Sullivan and Henry Sullivan of …
Joseph Williams, Sr

Mr. Joseph Williams, Sr., 89, of Redfield, Ark., passed Thursday, January 7, 2021. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, January 16th, at Brown Funeral Home Pine Bluff, by Pastor …
Joseph Williams, Sr.

Mr. Joseph Williams, Sr., 89, of Redfield, Ark., passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Brown Funeral Home Pine …

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