Obituaries

Obituaries for May 29, 2022

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    Rolfe James Buntaine

    Sadly, ROLFE JAMES BUNTAINE, beloved by his family and friends, passed away unexpectedly on May 19, 2022, at his home in Little Rock, Ark. He was born in Chicago on …

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    David Bodman Coates

    DAVID BODMAN COATES was born December 7, 1937, and died April 13, 2022, in the comfort of his home, with his beloved canine companion, Oliver, at his side. Memorials may …

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    Dorothy "Dot" Coburn

    DOROTHY "DOT" COBURN, 67, of Maumelle, Ark., passed away May 21, 2022. She was born September 23, 1954 in Benton, Ark., to the late Melvin and Juanita (Beaty) Cloud. Dot …

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    Owen Harvey Cochran

    Owen Harvey Cochran, 93, of Morrilton, Ark., passed away May 23, 2022, at home surrounded by family. He was born in Winslow, Ark., to Eddie and Joan Wieburg Cockrum on …

  • Gregory Coleman

    Mr. Gregory Coleman, 64, of Pine Bluff, Ark., passed away Friday, May 27, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff, Ark. www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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    Crystal Joy Cordts Hansen Hall

    Crystal Joy Cordts Hansen Hall was called home to be with her Savior May 19, 2022, at the age of 70. She was born in Omaha, Neb., August 20, 1951. …

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    David Duane Crouch

    David "Buzz" Duane Crouch, 91, Pastor Emeritus of First Baptist Church in Searcy, peacefully entered Heaven on May 27, 2022. David was born July 3, 1930, in Lexa, Ark., to …

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    Freddie B. Dobbs

    Freddie B. Dobbs, age 75 of Beebe, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 27, 2022. He was born on June 8, 1946, in Walnut Ridge, Ark., to …

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    Teresa Christine Dobbs

    Teresa "Terri" Christine Dobbs, 65, of Baxter Springs, Kan., passed away May 16, 2022, in Tabernash, Colo. Cremation has been effected. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. …

  • Kennith Dean Hardy

    Kennith Dean Hardy, 90, of Malvern, died May 27, 2022. Survivors: children, Brenda Bradley, Rusty, and Darrin Hardy. Visitation Tuesday May 31, 6-8 p.m. at Regency, and Wednesday June 1, …

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    Josie L. Jackson

    JOSIE JACKSON, 70, of Little Rock, passed May 11, 2022. Cremation entrusted to: D.L. Boyd Funeral Home, 10600 Trainstation Drive, Mabelvale, Ark., 72103, 501-246-5913. Please visit www.dlboydfuneralhome.com for a full …

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    Antonio M. Johnson

    ANTONIO M. JOHNSON, 46 of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life May 24, 2022. He is preceded in death by his mother, Marilyn Brown; stepdad, Michael Brown; brother, Tremell Mahan …

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    Jere W. Johnson

    JERE W. JOHNSON passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022. He was born May 7, 1936, in Little Rock, Ark., to Ezell and Myrtle Johnson. The Johnson family moved to Little …

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    Henry Layes

    Henry Joseph Layes, age 66, of Fayetteville, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022, in Fayetteville. He was born July 26, 1955, in Paris, Ark., the only son of Henry and …

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    Deborah Ebbing Ligon

    Deborah Ebbing Ligon, 88, died peacefully at home in Memphis, Tenn., surrounded by those who loved her on May 19, 2022. Deborah has left behind her husband and dancing partner …

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    Martha Eileen Lyles

    Martha Eileen Lyles, of Hot Springs, Ark., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. She was born on Sept. 16, 1942, in Little Rock, Ark., to …

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    Lascelles Ewen Lyn-Cook

    MR. LASCELLES EWEN LYN-COOK, was born on January 4, 1950 in Cave Valley, St. Ann, Jamaica, to the late Hubert Archibald and Dadsie Joyce Lyn-Cook. Lascelles transitioned to his heavenly …

  • Imogene "Winnie" MacDonald

    Imogene "Winnie" MacDonald died peacefully on April 27, 2022, at her home in Butterfield Trail Village. Winnie was born Oct. 29, 1928, in Wolbach, Neb. She graduated from Hastings High …

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    James Purnell Matthews

    JAMES PURNELL MATTHEWS, 84, of North Little Rock and Roland, Ark., transitioned from this life on May 27, 2022. A memorial reception is planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. …

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    Raz Thomas Munholland

    Raz Thomas Munholland, 87, of Lonoke, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022. He was born May 30, 1934 in Epps, La., to the late Aaron and Myrtle Carr Munholland. Raz …

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    William I. Nechkash

    William I. Nechkash passed away May 24, 2022, at the age of 83, after a long illness. He was born in Montfort, Wis., on December 8, 1938, the eldest son …

  • Leslie Carrol Noble

    Mr. Leslie Carrol Noble, 86, of Hot Springs, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2022. Born Oct. 11, 1935, son of M. L. Noble and Ila (Bull) Noble of Hamburg, …

  • Reginald Allen Pace

    Elder Reginald Allen Pace, of Pine Bluff, Ark., passed. Public viewing is slated Monday, May 30, 2022, from 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Christ Temple Holiness Church, 4309 W. 5th Ave., White …

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    James Dean Pankey

    JAMES PANKEY, age 86, died Thursday, May 26, 2022. He lived at Vitality Pleasant Hills in Little Rock for the past five years. James and his wife, Jean, moved from …

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    Barbara Lou Pressley-Burckart

    BARBARA LOU PRESSLY-BURCKART was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She saw Jesus and He took her breath away on Thursday, May 26, 2022, and she …

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    John Steven Russell

    JOHN STEVEN RUSSELL passed away May 24, 2022. He was born December 2, 1960 in Hope, Ark., to Wayne and Ruby Russell. As a graduate from Hope Arkansas High School, …

  • Bessie Shapland

    Bessie Imogene Shapland, age 99, of Farmington, Ark., passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022. She was born May 17, 1923 in the Sunset Community near Winslow to Miles and Jerusha …

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    Debra J. Solomon

    Debra J. Solomon, 67, of Gravette, passed away May 27, 2022, in Bentonville. She was born September 11, 1954, in Bentonville, Ark., the daughter of Gilbert Curtis and Ruth Imogene …

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    Freddie B. Sypert

    FREDDIE B. SYPERT, 72, of Jacksonville, Ark., departed this life May 23, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond Sypert, Fern Stuart; and her brother, Millard Sypert. …

  • Alvin Joe Taylor

    Alvin Joe Taylor, Sr., age 73, of Ozark, Ark., died Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Joe was born July 27, 1948. Visitation will be held 10 a.m. Monday May 23, 2022, …

  • Edward C. Thompson

    Edward C. Thompson, Jr., age 74, died unexpectedly at his home in Forrest City, Ark., on Friday, February 25. He was affectionately known to many as "Sonny". He was born …

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    Manuel Twillie Sr.

    MANUEL ARNIL TWILLIE, SR., 86, passed on Monday May 23, 2022 at his home in Little Rock, Ark. He leaves to cherish his passing: his wife of 62 years, Gwendolyn …

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    Ralph J. Vogel

    DR. RALPH J. VOGEL, 73, of Little Rock, died May 16, 2022, after a paralyzing Feb. 7 fall at his Little Rock home. He was a retired University of Arkansas …

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    Lydia Ann Wilson

    LYDIA ANN WILSON, age 86, went to meet the Lord on May 28, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband, B. Joe Wilson, Sr.; daughter, J. Gale Fitzsimons; …

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