Obituaries

Obituaries for January 8, 2023

Marilyn Darlene Annen

Marilyn Darlene Annen passed away on Dec. 27, 2022, at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville, Ark. Marilyn was born June 10, 1937, in St. Joseph, Mich. to Julius and …
Donald Wayne Batson

Donald Wayne Batson, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at 80 years old. He was born on Aug. 6, 1942, in Oilton, Okla. to Harry and Esther …
Lester Beard Jr.

Lester Beard Jr., 70, of Pine Bluff, Ark., transitioned from Earth to Glory Jan. 5, 2023. Life Celebration itinerary forthcoming. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive …
Skylar Grace Bell

Baby SKYLAR GRACE BELL, of LR, Ark., went back to Heaven Jan. 3, 2023. She leaves to cherish her memory: Parents, Martez Bell Sr. and Sherrell Warren; Siblings, Marquann Bell …
Mary S. Boatner

MARY JEAN BOATNER, 69, of LR, Ark departed this life Jan. 2, 2023. Life Celebration Services, forthcoming. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, LR, Ark. 501-371-0111. …
Janikia S. Bonner

JANIKIA S. BONNER, 32, of Little Rock, Ark. departed this life December 28, 2023. She leaves to cherish her memory her son: Ja-Darrian Bonner; parents: Levester Booner, Sr. and Franandra …
Eleanor Derene Bozeman

ELEANOR DERENE BOZEMAN, age 83, left this world to be with the angels on Jan. 1, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Ray and Dovie Williams …
Billie June Davenport

Billie "June" Davenport, 80, Hot Springs, passed away Jan. 6, 2023. She was born Feb. 23, 1942. Celebration of Life- 3:00 p.m., Monday, Jan. 9, Apostolic Faith Tabernacle, 3217 Airport …
Connie Lou Eby

Connie L. Eby, age 76 of Bentonville, Ark. formerly of West Alexandria, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Dec. 30, 2022. Connie was born on Dec. 6, 1946 …
Wendell P. Greene

WENDELL P. GREENE, 59, of Little Rock, Ark. departed this life Jan. 1, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents: Roger Greene, Sr. and Edmonia Greene; sister: Gwendolyn …
Timm Groshans

Timm Groshans Aug. 5, 1970 to Dec. 29, 2022, Timm was loved and will be missed by his dog Logan, his parents Gloria Madill and Craig and Patti Groshans, his …
Jean Grundy

Jean Grundy, 88, of Pine Bluff, was the matriarch of the family who loved her family, traveling and serving others through ministry and cooking. She went to be with the …
Verlian "Baby Sister" Harris

VERLIAN "BABY SISTER" HARRIS passed on Jan. 2. Funeral service will be 12 p.m. Saturday Jan. 14 at Lee Chapel AME Church 421 W. 22nd North Little Rock(MASKS ARE REQUIRED). …
Carl Keith Heiser

Carl Keith Heiser, 97, of Pine Bluff, Ark., died on Dec. 31, 2022. He was born on Dec. 24, 1925, in Stuttgart, to George and Mabelle Heiser. Carl was reared …
Dennis Hensley

DENNIS HENSLEY passed away Jan. 4, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Mary; children, Sheila and Chad, and granddaughter, Rebecca Caroline. A Celebration of Dennis' life will be held …
Mildred Marie Easterling Hill

Mildred Marie Easterling Hill, 84, of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away Jan. 6, 2023 in Fayetteville, at Willard Walker Hospice Home. Mildred was born on Feb. 19, 1938 to George Easterling …
Eldon Arlo Janzen

Eldon Arlo Janzen of Fayetteville, Ark. passed away peacefully on Dec. 10, 2022, in Owasso, Okla. at the age of 94. He was born in Medford, Okla. in 1928, and …
Shunna Lachelle King

SHUNNA LACHELLE KING, 53, of Little Rock, Ark. departed this life Jan. 5, 2023. She is preceded in death by her: grandparents: Roger L. Greene, Sr. and Edmonia Greene. She …
Jane Downing Kramer

Jane Downing Kramer, 81, of Mabelvale, Ark. passed away Dec. 26, 2022. She was born Dec. 10, 1941 in Beebe, Ark. to the late David Owen Downing and the late …
Oren Joe McDonald

Oren Joe McDonald passed away on Jan. 6, 2023, at the age of 91. Joe was born May 11, 1931, in Searcy, Ark., to Elizabeth Sowell and Oren McKinley McDonald. …
Clarence J. McPeace, Jr.

CLARENCE J. MCPEACE JR., 61, of North Little Rock, Ark. departed this life Jan. 3, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents: Clarence McPeace, Sr., and Dorothy Jean …
Patrice Banks Reese

Patrice Banks Reese 60, of Malvern, Ark. passed away Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff, Ark. www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com
Harrel "Don" Runyan

Harrel "Don" Runyan, 81, of Benton, Ark. passed away Jan. 4, 2023. He was born May 12, 1941 in Amity, Ark. to the late Harrel and Estell Adcock Runyan. Don …
Nancy Jo Spragins Scott

NANCY JO SPRAGINS SCOTT died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. Nancy was born April 26, 1933, daughter of Joel H. and Hallie V. Spragins. She attended Little Rock public schools, graduating …
Angela Lynette Morrison Shaw

ANGELA LYNETTE MORRISON SHAW, 47, of Sherwood, Ark. departed this life Dec. 28, 2022. She is preceded in death by her great grandparents: Green and Rosie Morrison; uncle: James Morrison; …
Lewis C. Short

LEWIS C. "LEW" SHORT, 80, of Little Rock, passed away Dec. 28, 2022. Lew was the head of the Photography Department at Channel 4 for 55 years, where he earned …
William D. "Bill" Simmons

William D. "Bill" Simmons was called to his heavenly home on Jan. 4, 2023, after a long, joyful, well-lived 91 years on this earth. He was born Dec. 3, 1931 …
Billy Charles Smith

BILLY CHARLES SMITH was born on Aug. 2, 1946, in Jonesboro, La. to the union of Arthur Daniel (A. D.) Smith, Sr. and Lucille Walton Smith. He was the second …
Susan S. Smyth

SUSAN S. SMYTH, M.D., Ph.D., a nationally respected cardiologist, researcher, and leader in academic medicine in Arkansas and other states, beloved by family, friends, and colleagues, died Dec. 31, 2022, …
Rose Stramel

ROSE STRAMEL passed away on Jan. 4, 2023. She joins her husband of 44 years, Gilbert "Gib" J Stramel, who died in May of 1991. She loved and missed him …
Rebecca Leigh (Bke) Thompson

REBECCA LEIGH (BKE) THOMPSON MILLWEE left this earth Dec. 11, 2022. Bke was born in Corpus Christi, Tex. to Lawrence Lee Thompson, MD and Ellen Jacquilene Combs Thompson on July …
Viva S. Thompson

VIVA SHIRIE THOMPSON, 58 of Jacksonville, Ark. passed Jan. 3, 2022. Loving memories left to mother: Barbara Thompson, siblings: Shedrick (Ursula) Thompson Jr., Joecedrick (Monique) Thompson, Andre' (Stefanie) Thompson, Renita …
James Clark Underwood

Dr. James C. Underwood, 78, of Garfield, Ark., passed away on Jan. 4, 2023. He was born Aug. 11, 1944, to Carroll E. and Betty J. Underwood in Fresno, Calif. …
Herbert Vincent, Sr.

HERBERT VINCENT SR., of North Little Rock passed away Jan. 6, 2023. Visitation is 5-7 p.m., followed by a Rosary at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 10 at Smith North Little …
Emma Lee Watson

Emma Lee Watson, 89, of Mount Holly, Ark. passed away Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. Emma Lee was born April 1, 1933 in Camden, Ark. to the late Lawrence and Lucile …
Rose Helen Watson

ROSE HELEN-WATSON, 76, of LR, Ark., departed this life Jan. 3, 2023. She was preceded in death by: Father, Roosevelt Jones; Mother, Helen Jones; Brother, Leonard Jones. She leaves to …
Zamari Lynette Whitney-Thomas

Baby ZAMARI LYNETTE WHITNEY-THOMAS, 7 months of LR, Ark., departed this life Dec. 28, 2022. She leaves to cherish her memory: Father, Cortez Thomas; Mother, Tina Whitney; Siblings, Family and …
William Ray Wynn

William Ray Wynn 80 of Star City, passed away Friday. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Services 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Griffin Funeral Chapel in Star City. …
Martha Yeager

MARTHA YEAGER, 86, of North Little Rock went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, Jan. 4,2023. She was born Mar. 28, 1936, in Shreveport, La. to Clifford and Gertrude Karn. …

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