Obituaries
Obituaries for February 10, 2013
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Robert J. Abernathy Sr.
ROBERT J. ABERNATHY SR., 64, Little Rock, departed this life Feb. 5, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Lular Abernathy Sr.; sisters, Annie Mae Abernathy, …
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Polly Baier
Polly Baier, 80, of Rogers departed this earth peacefully holding the hands of her daughters Becky and Linda and her nieces Katy and Jolene in her home Thursday, Feb. 7, …
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Carole Craig Brown
Carole Craig Brown, 65, died Feb. 8. Funeral service: Monday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. at Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church near Mt. Pleasant. Burial: Chinquapin Cemetery under the direction of …
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Mary Buckley Brownlee
Mary Buckley Brownlee, 84, Arkadelphia, passed on Thursday. Survivors: her sister, Alberta Jefferson and a caravan of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The committal service will be held on …
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Jimmy Wayne Carrington
Jimmy Wayne Carrington, 75, resident of Bartlett, Tenn., passed away Feb. 6, 2013, at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Jacksonville, Ark. June 7, 1937, he was …
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Paul Junior Curtis
PAUL JUNIOR CURTIS, 65, of Jacksonville, lost his battle to cancer on Feb. 1, 2013. Paul, known as "Peewee" by most, was born in Morrilton, Ark., on May 12, 1947 …
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Nancy Johnson Deyoub
NANCY JOHNSON DEYOUB, Ph.D., 62 passed away Feb. 7, 2013 after a long illness. She was married to Paul Deyoub for 40 years and she is the mother to Jessica …
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Mike Glen Drewett
Michael Glen Drewett, 60, of Sherrill, born Feb., 14, 1952, to Wanda Lunsford and Glen E. Drewett in Baton Rouge, La., passed away Feb. 8, 2013. Mike was also the …
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Florene Fisher
Florene McCormack Fisher, age 88, of Perryville, Ark., passed away Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. She was born Jan. 26, 1925 in Thornburg, Ark. a daughter of Claude and Ethel Doughty …
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Shirlie Garner
Graveside service for Mrs. Shirlie Garner, 68 of Blanchard, La., 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Huckabee Cemetery, Spring Hill, Ark., Bro. Lane Garner officiating. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m., …
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James Alfred Golden
James Alfred Golden, 81, of Mena, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013. Services are Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at 1 p.m. in the Owens Chapel Cemetery. Interment will follow under the …
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Tim Harmon
Tim Harmon, 49, of Cushman died Friday. Survivors: Wife, Margaret Harmon; Son, Tyler Harmon; Daughter: Autumn Jones; Step-sister: Brittney Harmon; Father: Max Harmon; Brothers: Scott Harmon, Bryan Harmon. Service: 10:00 …
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Gloria June Helton
Gloria June Helton, a life-long resident of Arkansas who lived in Hot Springs for 58 years, passed away on Feb. 6. She was greatly loved by her family and the …
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John Forrest Henry Jr.
JOHN FORREST HENRY JR., died Feb. 8, 2013, in Little Rock. He was born Sept. 8, 1917 in Pottsville, Ark. to John Forrest Henry and Ola Belle Boggess. His mother …
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Carlos Edward Hogue
Carlos Edward Hogue, 55 of Cave City (formerly of Harrisburg) died Thursday Feb. 7, 2013. Funeral, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the Qualls Funeral Home Chapel in …
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Melissa Hutchison
MELISSA HUTCHISON, 43, North Little Rock, departed this life Feb. 5, 2013. She leaves to cherish her memory, children, Brittany, Antionio and April Hutchison; father, Arthur Lee Jackson; mother, Dorothy …
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Cindy Crossett Jablonowski
CINDY CROSSETT JOBLONOWSKI, 42, of Sherwood passed away Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. She graduated from Remington College as a Medical Assistant, loved her children at First Baptist and was well …
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Sherman "Pike" Jackson
SHERMAN "PIKE" JACKSON, 68, of North Little Rock, Ark. passed away Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013. He leaves to cherish his memory; daughter, Sharon Hollings (Bonnie Sr.) of Chicago, Ill.; siblings, …
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Calvin Johnson
Calvin Jones, 59, of Camden, Ark., died Feb. 6, 2013, in Hot Springs. Leaves to cherish memories, mother, Ester Johnson of Camden; spouse, Marilyn Johnson of Camden; son, Leslie D. …
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Jeff Joslin
JEFF JOSLIN, 51, of North Little Rock, passed away Friday, Feb. 8, 2012. He was born in Little Rock on April 14, 1961. He worked in the construction industry. He …
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Louise Mattox Keady
LOUISE MATTOX KEADY, a long time resident of Little Rock and wife of former Arkansas Democrat Sports Editor Jack Keady, died Wednesday Feb. 6, 2013 in Baton Rouge, La. after …
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Helen M. Koonce
Mrs. HELEN M. KOONCE, 93, of Little Rock, formerly of Hot Springs, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, at her home. She was born on June 19, 1919. Helen was a …
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Eugene Lane
Eugene Lane, age 84, of Lake Village, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at his home. He was born Sept. 4, 1928, in Dyersburg, Tenn., the son of the Late Arzo …
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Silas Benjamin LeGrow
(Ret) Chief Master Sergeant Silas Benjamin LeGrow, 90, of Cabot, Ark., passed away Jan.15, 2013. He was born August 12, 1922, in Bauline, Newfoundland, to the late Benjamin LeGrow and …
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Bobby Mason
Bobby James Mason, age 73, of Dumas, died Thursday, Feb.7, 2013. Graveside services will be held Monday, 2 p.m. at Tyro Cemetery in Desha County. There will be no formal …
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Opal Irene McAnulty
Opal Irene McAnulty, 89, passed away Feb. 9, 2013, at the Ouachita County Medical Center. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be at the funeral home …
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Larry Gail McCollum
Larry Gale McCollum, 63, of Shannon Hills went to be with his Lord on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. He was born June 19, 1949 to the late William and Bertha …
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Jessie Virginia Loraine Waller McElroy
JESSIE VIRGINIA LORAINE WALLER MCELROY of Jacksonville, our sweet Mother, who was saved by grace, passed into the eternal arms of our Lord and Savior on Feb. 7, 2013. She …
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Eunice Pauline McEntire Schmucker
Mrs. Eunice McEntire Schmucker, age 83, of Clinton, Ark. passed away Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 in Clinton. She was born March 20, 1929, in Dabney, Ark., to William Edgar and …
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George Wendell McGhee
George Wendell McGhee, age 76, of Alexander, died on Jan. 31, 2013, in Bryant, Ark. He was born on June 18, 1936, in Maryville, Tenn., to Charles and Jennie McGhee. …
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Donald Gray McMillan
Donald Gray McMillan, 86, of Benton, passed away Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013. He was born Jan. 18, 1927, in Little Rock, Ark., to the late Eugene McMillan and Maye Morehead …
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Donna Sue McSpadden
DONNA SUE (REED) MCSPADDEN, 67, of Little Rock, passed away, on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. She was born June 27, 1945, a daughter of the late Carl D. Reed and …
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Linda Medal
Linda Medal, 65, Malvern passed away Friday, Feb. 8,2013. Survivors: James Owens , Malvern, daughter Lisa Campbell, Meridian, Miss., grandchildren Ryan Slayton, James Owens II, Josephine Owens, Marly Archie, and …
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Kaye B. Miller
Kaye B. Miller, 71, of Pine Bluff, died unexpectedly at home Feb. 8, 2013. Born in Pine Bluff Aug. 21, 1941, daughter of the late Sheriff Walter C. "Dub" Brassell …
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Fred G. Monaco
Major FRED G. MONACO (USAF, Ret.), 79, passed away Feb. 7, 2013. He was born of Italian immigrants on April 6, 1933 in Columbus, Ohio. He was a 20 year …
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Deborah Moore
Deborah L. Moore, 72, Benton, died Friday. Survivors: children, Laura Grisham, Cindy Rhodes and Michael Moore; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Brenda Miller. Visitation, 2 to 4 p.m. …
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Vera Nicholas
Vera Nicholas, 95, of Paris, Ark., died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at her home. Service 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Oakwood …
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Bonnie Jean Nichols
Bonnie J. Nichols, age 92, of Bismarck, Ark., went to be with the Lord Feb. 8, 2013, at her home. She was born Oct. 12, 1920, to Gus and Ada …
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Nelson Wade O'Neal
Nelson O'Neal, 47, of Harrison died Monday in Springfield. Survivors: parents, Leroy and Bea O'Neal, sister, Lynn, brother, Jeff, golden retriever, Sabrina. Services: 2 p.m. Sunday, Roller-Coffman Funeral Home, Marshall. …
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Florence Iona Oliver
Florence Iona Oliver, 90, of Magazine, formerly of Little Rock, died Feb. 7, 2013. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Graveside service 2:00 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 2013 …
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Betty Payne
Betty Payne, 79, of Searcy, formerly of Newport departed this life Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel. …
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Rozell Poe
Sister ROZELL POE of Little Rock, Ark., born April 11, 1931, to the late Bishop Finner and Emma Mae Finner. She departed this life peacefully Tuesday Feb. 5, 2013. She …
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Helon Wilma Powell
Helon Wilma Wylie Powell, age 92, passed away Feb. 7, 2013, in Magnolia, Ark. Mrs. Powell was born in Carthage, Ark., to Baron L. and Wilma Wylie on July 10, …
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Gayle Reed
Gayle Reed 72 of Benton, went to be with her Lord on Feb. 6, 2013, with her family by her side. She was born on June 8, 1940, in Wichita, …
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Sherry Ann Rhodes
Sherry Ann Rhodes, 63, of Poyen passed away Friday Feb. 8, 2013. Visitation: Sunday Feb. 10, 2013, 3-5 p.m., Atkinson Chapel. Funeral services: Monday Feb. 11, 2013, 3 p.m., Atkinson …
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Chris "Red" Richardson
Chris "Red" Richardson, 62, died Thursday. Survivors include daughters, Christy Bowen, Dana Hackelton; sisters. Kimberly Parson, Wanda Watkins; and five grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m., service 10 a.m., both on Monday, …
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Charles Frederick Schmucker Jr.
Mr. Charles Frederick Schmucker, Jr. 87, of Clinton, Ark., passed away Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013. Graveside Service and Burial is 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at Pleasant Grove Cemetery …
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Marie Shadell
Marie Shadell, 97, of Conway, passed from this life on Feb. 8, 2013. She was born April 9, 1915, to Joe and Maria (Raczkowski) Wilk at North Little Rock. She …
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Mary Ellen Simpson
Mary Ellen Simpson, 87, a longtime resident of Searcy, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. She was born Jan. 21, 1926, in Griffithville to the late Jessie C. and Ellen Voiles …
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Edie Sparks
Edie Sparks, 72, Clarksville died Thursday. Survivors: husband, Hank; sons, Curtis, Texas, Andy, Clarksville; daughter, DeDe Nokes, Texas. Graveside service 2 p.m. Monday, Oakland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to …
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Kathleen Beers Thomasson
KATHLEEN BEERS THOMASSON, 60, passed away from cancer peacefully on Feb. 8. Kathy was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, and worked in research at UAMS for many years. …
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James Benjamin Turner Jr.
Elder JAMES BENJAMIN TURNER JR., 77, of Little Rock, passed away Feb. 7, 2013. Visitation will be today, Sunday, Feb. 10 from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 …
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Irvin B. Van Patten
Irvin B. Van Patten, 96, of Searcy went to be with his Lord on Feb. 7, 2013. He was born in Pangburn, Ark. March 7, 1916. He was preceded in …
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Sally Palestine Brown VanPatten
Sally VanPatten, 89, died Feb. 9. Sally was born Sept. 6, 1923. Visitation will be Monday, 5-7 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home, Searcy. Graveside services are Tuesday, 10 a.m. at …
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Mikell Wayne Washington
Mr. Mikell Wayne Washington, 48, of Kansas City, Mo. passed Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013. Services will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at Barraque Street MBC by Rev. T.R. …
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Wallace Weaver
Wallace Weaver, 91, Hot Springs, formerly Arkadelphia, passed Tuesday. Survivors: wife, Marva Weaver; children, Stephanie Walker, Gary Weaver, John Williams, Dovetta Byers, Erica Hart, David Williams; 18 grandchildren. Services Tuesday …
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Gloria Ann Williams
Gloria Ann Williams, age 70, of Huttig, Ark., passed away on Feb. 5, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at First Baptist Church …
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Jewel Clinnette Anderson Williams
JEWEL CLINNETTE ANDERSON WILLIAMS, 87, of Little Rock, moved to her heavenly home on Monday, Feb. 4. Jewel was born June 22, 1925, in Little Rock to the late Clinton …