Obituaries
Obituaries for August 18, 2013
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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) …
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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 …
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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, …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …