Obituaries

Obituaries for August 18, 2013

  • Scott Alan Ables

    SCOTT ALAN ABLES, 61, of Little Rock, passed away Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013. He was born June 6, 1952 in Little Rock, Ark. to the late Marvin and Shirley Ables. …

  • Kenneth Elmo Adams

    Kenneth Elmo Adams, 87, passed away on August 16, 2013. He was a World War II veteran for the United States Army and the owner of Adams Pest Control of …

  • Donald Ray Allen

    Donald Ray Allen, 49, of Pleasant Plains, died Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013 at a Searcy hospital. Graveside services will be Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013 at 2 p.m. at the Putman …

  • Paul Arnn Bailey

    Paul Arnn Bailey, 80, of Dermott passed away Friday, Aug. 16 at Chicot Memorial Hospital in Lake Village, Ark. Mr. Bailey was born March 30, 1933 in Gentry, Ark. to …

  • Karen Corrine Baker

    Karen Corrine Baker, 52, of North Little Rock, died Aug. 9, 2013. Survivors include her daughter, Sarah Jane Smith; and three sisters, Susie Lands, Glendora Shirley and Teresa Yancy, who …

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    Bertha Mae Gooden Barnes

    Bertha Mae Gooden Barnes, 95, of Scott, Ark., slept away on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013 in North Little Rock, Ark. in the presence of two of her loving daughters, Kate …

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    Melba Caple Beaty

    Melba Caple Beaty, age 89, of Benton passed away Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013. She was born Aug. 29, 1923 in Sardis. Melba was a housewife and a member of Mt. …

  • John Wayne Block

    JOHN WAYNE BLOCK, 59, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away Wednesday. He was born June 18, 1954 in Monticello. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with …

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    Lonnie Clarence Brazil Jr.

    LONNIE CLARENCE BRAZIL JR., 86, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Aug. 16, 2013. He was born to the late Lonnie Brazil Sr. and Ethel Brazil. He was …

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    A.C. Brown

    A.C. ‘FLOPPY" BROWN JR., 90, of Little Rock, Ark., was born Nov. 12, 1922. He departed his life Aug. 13, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Emma Sanders Brown; …

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    Irma "Mama Jean" Brown

    IRMA "MAMA JEAN" BROWN of Little Rock, born April 10, 1942, passed Aug. 13, 2013. Family Hour will be Friday, Aug. 23, 2013 from 6:15-7:15 p.m. at Gunn Funeral Home …

  • Joe Michael Bryant

    Joe Michael Bryant, 59, of New Edinburg died Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013 at Bradley County Medical Center in Warren, Ark. He was born May 31, 1954 in Fordyce, Ark. He …

  • Ervin Donald Burroughs

    Ervin Donald Burroughs, 77, of El Dorado, died Aug. 15, at John R. Williamson Hospice House. Preceded in death by his wife, Maria Luiese Burroughs. Survivors include daughter, Donya Orrell …

  • John Evans Carter

    John Evans Carter, 42, of Greenbrier, passed away Aug. 14, 2013. Visitation: Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bishop-Griffin Funeral Home. Funeral Services: 1 p.m. Monday, …

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    Thelma Cissell

    Thelma Cissell, 86, of Joiner, Ark., died, Friday August 16, 2013 at St. Bernard's Hospice in Jonesboro, Ark. Mrs. Cissell was born June 30, 1927 in Cullman, Ala. to the …

  • Alice Inez Coffey

    Alice Coffey, 89, of Fayetteville, Ark., died on Friday, Aug. 16, 2013 in a Springdale hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of Rolling Hills Baptist Church of Fayetteville. …

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    Linda Kay Combs

    Linda Kay Akers Combs, age 63, of England, Ark., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013. She was born on Sept. 13, 1949 in …

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    Ira Conley

    IRA CONLEY JR., 77, Little Rock, departed this life Aug. 13, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Ira Conley Sr.; mother, Ernestine Wade-Conley; brothers, Eddie, Robert, John …

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    Joyce Dailey

    JOYCE DAILEY, 65, of Little Rock, passed away on Aug. 14. She was preceded in death by her husband, James; mother, Georgia Beard; siblings, Elmer Lee Beard, Erma Mae Beard …

  • Maudie Eugenia Dennis

    Maudie Eugenia "Jean" Dennis, 85, of Hampton died Friday. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Benton Funeral Home in Hampton. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at …

  • Martha Bogue Fisher

    Martha Bogue Fisher, 95 of Blytheville and widow of Earle William Fisher died Aug. 16, 2013 at her home. She is survived by Patsy Smith, Earle Fisher Jr., and Dody …

  • Catherine Agnes Freeman

    Catherine Agnes Freeman, 75, of Morrilton, passed away Aug. 15, survivors include husband, R.C.; son, Rick; daughters, Patricia, Connie, and Debbie; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Memorial Service, Monday, Aug. 19, …

  • Clyde E. Glasscock

    Clyde E. Glasscock, 85, of Benton, passed away on Aug. 15, with his family by his side. He is survived by his loving wife Helen. The family will hold a …

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    Jessie Lee Haislip

    Jesse Lee Haislip, age 83, of Benton, passed away on Aug. 15, 2013. He was born Oct. 6, 1929, in Cardwell, Mo. Jesse was a retired Plumber and Pipefitter for …

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    Jamar Hicks

    Sgt. JAMAR AVERY HICKS, 22, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, in Dzadran, Afghanistan. Sgt. Hicks was born on Aug. 11, 1991 in Helena, …

  • Kenneth Wayne Hurst

    Kenneth Wayne Hurst, 63, of Russellville, died Saturday. Burial is private in Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle, by Shinn Funeral Service. Visitation is from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday with a …

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    Mary Ann Vaudean Rogers Hyde

    Mary Ann Vaudean Rogers Hyde, born Wednesday, May 16, 1923, departed this life Friday, Aug. 16, 2013 at the age of 90 years and three months. A native, and resident …

  • Grady T. Jones

    Mr. Grady T. Jones, 73, died Friday. Private family services will be at a later date. Survivors: wife, Rignita Jones; sons, Doug, Golden, Jimmy, Jackie, James and Mark; daughters, Wanda …

  • Keith Eugene Jones

    Keith Eugene Jones, 71, of Clinton, passed away Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway …

  • Gussie Marie Killough

    Gussie Marie Killough, 79, of Morrilton, Ark., passed from this life on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013. Born in Lamar, Ark. on Jan. 21, 1934, she was the daughter of Roscoe …

  • Mary Gwendolyn Kuhre

    Graveside services for Mary Gwendolyn Kuhre, 81, of West Helena, are 2 p.m., Sunday, Sunset Memorial Park, West Helena. Survivors: three daughters, seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, one brother. Services directed …

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    Charles David Lewallen

    Charles David Lewallen, age 56, of Haskell passed away Friday, Aug. 16, 2013 at his home. He was born Jan. 26, 1957 in Malvern. Charles was a US Air Force …

  • Mary Lorfing

    Mary Lorfing, 90, Clarksville died Friday. Survivors, children, Carole (Robert) Moix, Conway; Charles (Rhonda) Lorfing, Clarksville; Janet (Freeman) Wish, Clarksville; Virginia (John) Rosser, Florida; Susan (Jimmy) Dickerson, Oklahoma; Louis (Louise) …

  • Ruby Matlock

    Ruby Williams Matlock, 92, of Fordyce, passed Aug. 14 at the Dallas County Hospital. Her visitation will be Aug. 19 at New Providence Baptist Church, Fordyce, 5-7 pm. Funeral service …

  • Velma Doris Maxwell

    Mrs. Velma D. Maxwell, 74, of Hamburg, Ark., died Friday, Aug. 16. She enjoyed spending time with family. Survivors include her son, daughter and grandchildren. Graveside funeral services are Sunday, …

  • Claud Sugg Meredith

    Claud Sugg Meredith, 89, died Friday. Survivors: children, Robert, Claud, Debbie Browning, Poletha Coley, Pam Thayer, Freddie, Dwight, John, Kin; one brother; 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren. Services: Sunday, …

  • Llewellyn Metzger

    Llewellyn Metzger, 86, widow of Colen May and Edmond Metzger, passed away Aug. 16, 2013. Survived by son, Charles Edward May; daughter, Dessie Louise Ligon; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and …

  • Jean Mobley Millsap

    JEAN MOBLEY MISLLSAP, 69 of Hensley, died Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013. Born Sept. 23, 1943 in Vaden, Ark. to the late Jesse and Nancy (Hammons) Mobley. Survived by husband Clyde …

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    Samantha Jo Cass Olson

    SAMANTHA JO CASS OLSON, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend, died Aug. 14, 2013 in her hometown, North Little Rock, at 31. Samantha was born Oct. 27, 1981 in …

  • Lela Pearson

    Mrs. Lela Pearson, 94, of Pine Bluff, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013. Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013 at Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church by …

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    Billy Peel

    BILLY PEEL, 84, peacefully passed away on Friday, Aug. 16, 2013. He was born on Oct. 18, 1928 in Little Rock, Ark. Billy spent his entire life in Little Rock …

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    William F. "Bill" Perry

    William F."Bill" Perry, 76, of Conway went to be with his Lord on Friday, Aug. 16, 2013. Born in Hazen, Ark. on Nov. 30, 1936, he was a son of …

  • Clida Phillips

    Clida Phillips, 96, of Paris, Ark. died Friday, Aug. 16, 2013 in Paris. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Aug. 20th at Roller Funeral Home Chapel-Paris. Service: 2 p.m., Aug. 21 at First …

  • Wilma Moss Prichard

    Wilma Moss Prichard, 89, of Batesville, died Friday. Survivors: sons, Fred Prichard, James Prichard; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; sister, Virginia Hawkins. Services are at 2 p.m. Monday, Roller-Crouch …

  • Mildred Jynell "Arkie" Randall

    Mildred Jynell "Arkie" Randall, age 80, formerly of Prattsville, passed away in Antlers, Okla., Aug. 14, 2013. She was born on July 19, 1933 in Benton, Ark. to John E. …

  • Kenneth E. Red

    KENNETH E. RED, 70, went to be with his Lord on July 13, 2013 at his home in Little Rock, Ark. Kenneth was born April 23, 1943 in Little Rock …

  • Christopher Ryan Savage

    Mr. Christopher Ryan Savage, 20, of Hamburg, Ark., died Friday, Aug. 16. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and riding four-wheelers. Survivors include his parents, a brother and two sisters. Services are …

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    Sharlotte Gjestvang Sawyer

    Sharlotte Gjestvang Sawyer, age 70, of Lono passed away Friday, Aug. 16, 2013. She was born Nov. 10, 1942, in Little Rock, the daughter of George and Anna Lee Crowley …

  • Beverly Slawinski

    Beverly Slawinski, 75, of Benton, died Aug. 16, 2013. She was born April 4, 1938 in Chicago, Ill. She worked for many years as executive secretary to the president of …

  • Mildred Louise Slocum

    Mildred Louise Swarner Slocum of Sheridan, Ark., was born June 29, 1926 in Natchez, Miss., the daughter of the late William Clark Swarner and Mabel Gardner Swarner. She was a …

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    Alta Barner Smith

    ALTA BARNER SMITH, 96, born Jan. 4, 1917 in Lonoke, Ark., peacefully passed away on Thursday Aug. 15 at Odessey Hospice Care in North Little Rock. She is survived by …

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    Annita Lee Smith

    ANNITA LEE SMITH, age 69, of Jacksonville passed away on Friday, Aug. 16, 2013. She was born June 12, 1944 in Greeley, Colo. to the late Delbert and Lula Dee …

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    WIlliam Thomas Spillman

    William Thomas Spillman, age 56, of Cabot, went to be with his Lord on Aug. 7, 2013 at his home in Cabot. William was born on Oct. 5, 1956 in …

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    James Edward Summons

    JAMES EDWARD SUMMONS, 62, North Little Rock, departed this life Aug. 12, 2013. He leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Corey (Phyllis) Lewis of Little Rock, Dabian (Jeanita) Summons …

  • Robert Junior Thomas

    Robert Junior Thomas, age 86, died Aug. 17, 2013. He is survived by his children Brenda (Eddie) Addison of Des Arc and Roger Thomas of Carlisle; five grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; …

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    Mary Nell Rogers Townsend

    Mary Nell Rogers Townsend of San Marino, Calif., formerly of Earle, Ark., left us on Aug. 1, 2013. She didn't die; she simply moved on. Those who truly loved her …

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    Garry Lee Turner

    Garry Lee Turner, age 68, of Kenwood, Ark., passed away Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013. He was born Oct. 8, 1944, in Morrilton, Ark., a son of the late Carl Turner …

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    Henrietta Turner

    Henrietta Turner, 88, of Scott, Ark. peacefully passed away on Aug. 12, 2013. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Willie H. Turner of Scott, Ark., Curtis Turner Jr. …

  • Sarah Belle Watson

    Heaven gained another angel with the passing of Sarah Belle Watson on Aug. 17, 2013. Born to Jessie and Iva West of St. Charles, Ark., on Sept. 13, 1926, Sarah …

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    Billy E. Webb

    BILLY E. WEBB, 83, of Little Rock, passed away Aug. 15, 2013. He was born in Nashville, Ark., to David Carman Webb and Johnnie Elizabeth Stringer Webb. He was a …

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    Sedric Withers

    SEDRIC "DRAYTON" WITHERS, 35, Little Rock, departed this life Aug. 10, 2013. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Carthy Burrell Sr.; maternal great-great grandmother, Christine Moore; paternal …

  • George Zumwalt

    GEORGE M. ZUMWALT, 69, of North Little Rock, passed away Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013. He was born to the late George C. and Catherine Zumwalt. He was a United States …

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