Obituaries

Obituaries for October 22, 2014

  • Ruth Ann (Schwartz) Baumgartner

    Ruth Ann (Schwartz) Baumgartner, 73, of Paris, Arkansas died Monday October 20. Rosary at 7 p.m., Wednesday, October 22, at Roller Funeral Home in Paris. Mass will be at 10 …

  • Cathey Johnson Adair

    Cathey Ann Johnson Adair, age 46, of Warren, Ark. died Monday, October 20th 2014 at the BCMC in Warren. Graveside services 2 p.m. Friday, October 24th Union Hill Cemetery. Burial …

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    Caleb Alsup

    Caleb Alsup, age 33, of Benton, passed away October 18, 2014. He was born August 18, 1981 in Benton, Arkansas. Caleb worked as a floor refinisher. He was preceded in …

  • Bob Barnes

    Bob Barnes, age 77, of Haskell, Ark. passed away Monday, October 20, 2014. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 24, 2014 at Pinecrest Memorial Park …

  • John Stephen Bitely

    John Stephen Bitely of Little Rock, passed, October 17, 2014. Survived by: mother, Arlene, brother: Brent, sister: Shanna, all of Little Rock, sister: Michelle of White Hall; also, a host …

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    Verdia Mae Bland Ridout

    Verdia Mae Bland Ridout, 78, of 9 Flag Rd., Little Rock, Ark. was called home to Heaven on October 18, 2014. She was born in Wrightsville, Ark. on January 24, …

  • Avinell Ava Blount

    Avinell Ava Blount, 97, Dumas died October 20, 2014. She was a member of Anderson Chapel Baptist Church and a homemaker. Visitation held 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, Griffin Funeral Home Chapel …

  • William Thomas Chambers

    William Thomas "Dub" Chambers, 86, Sherwood, born December 13, 1927, went to be with the Lord on October 19, 2014. Dub was preceded in death by his parents, Jeff and …

  • Dr. Marvin F. Cohen

    Dr. Marvin F. Cohen, 93, of Little Rock died October 21, 2014. Born July 30, 1921 in Little Rock, he was the son of Charles and Sophie Sanders Cohen. Dr. …

  • Stephen Joseph Cooley

    Stephen Joseph Cooley, 55, of Paris, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2014 in Paris. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2014 …

  • Alice Brooks Craig

    Alice Craig, 90, died October 20. Funeral service will be Thursday, October 23 at 2 p.m. at Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant. Burial will be at Reeves Cemetery …

  • Talana Kaye Creighton

    Talana Kaye Creighton, 44, of Star City, died Monday. Services are 1 p.mn. Thursday at Griffin Funeral Chapel with Bros. Pete Kiefhaber and Robert Green officiating. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. …

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    Adolphus "Doc" Crosby III

    Adolphus "Doc" Crosby of Mabelvale, born July 30, 1948, died October 18, 2014 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife, Pat Crosby; his children: Adolphus IV, Chris, …

  • Lois Summerlin Dillon

    Lois Summerlin Dillon, 82, Jacksonville, born March 11, 1932, passed away October 12, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, William and Clara Goforth. Survived by son, Keith Summerlin; grandchildren, Nikole, …

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    Johnny Jay Dorsey

    Johnny Jay Dorsey, age 70, of Perryville, died Saturday, October 18, 2014 at his lake front home. He was born November 18, 1943 in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Johnny was …

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    Glenna Sue Dougan

    Glenna Dougan, 74, of Heber Springs died Sunday, October 19, 2014 in Heber Springs, Arkansas. She was born July 22, 1940 in Lamar, Arkansas to Joe and Euna (Hardcastle) Dickey. …

  • Gwen Dale "Butch" Duckworth

    Gwen Dale "Butch" Duckworth, age 71, of White Hall, died Monday. Survivors: wife, Barbara Ann Tucker Duckworth; daughter, Jeanette Duckworth; sons, Scott (Teresa) Duckworth, Chad (Amy) Duckworth, Gary (Brandy) Duckworth; …

  • Anna Vee Dyer

    Anna Vee Dyer, 77, of Malvern passed away on October 19, 2014. A memorial service will be held at Social Hill Baptist Church on October 23, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. …

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    Willie Mae Ferguson

    Willie Mae Ferguson, 90, Conway, departed this life October 15. Survivors children, JoAnn Acker, Linda Warren, Helen Criswell, James Warren, Millard Warren; sister, Mary Ann Garrett. Funeral 1 p.m., Saturday, …

  • Martha Younger Forshee

    Martha Younger Forshee, 99, of Pleasant Grove died Sunday. Survivors: daughters, Geneva Bangs, Yvonne Akins; five grandchildren, Gail Abernathy, Curtis Bangs, Carol Opitz, Vickie Sloan, Lynn McGee; eight great-grandchildren. There …

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    Gerald "Jerry" H. Foster

    Gerald "Jerry" H. Foster, 67, of Little Rock, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 19, 2014. He was born December 31, 1946 in Athens, Georgia to …

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    Brandon Lynn Fountain

    Brandon Lynn Fountain, 21, of Little Rock, Arkansas departed this life October 19, 2014. He was preceded in death by his; Beloved mother, Darlene Fountain of Little Rock, Ark.; father, …

  • Jim "J.R." Franklin

    Jim "J.R." Franklin, 66, of Searcy, Arkansas, was born September 15, 1948 in Searcy, and passed away October 20, 2014. He retired after 25 years with Land-O-Frost. He is survived …

  • Wilma Fryer

    Wilma Fryer, 94, of Omaha, died on October 19, 2014. Visitation is Thursday, October 23 at Holt Memorial Chapel, in Harrison, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Funeral service is Friday, …

  • Dewayne Garner

    Dewayne "Butch" Garner was born July 27, 1942 in Amity, Ark. After graduating from Amity H.S. he also graduated from Capital City Business College and The Arkansas Broadcasting School. He …

  • Jeanette Goggans

    Jeanette Goggans, 74, of Fordyce died October 20, 2014. She was a Baptist, homemaker, served in United States Air Force and retired from Delta School District. Visitation held October 22, …

  • Christana Nichols Green

    Mrs. Christana Nichols Green, 89, of Pine Bluff passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2014. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Brown Funeral Home-Pine Bluff by …

  • James William Hall

    James William Hall departed this life on Friday, October 17, 2014. He was born May 29, 1964, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Thomas and Greta Hall. James was a nurse …

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    Jimmie Ray Hardester

    Jimmie Ray Hardester, 70, of Mabelvale, Arkansas, died on October 17th, 2014. "Jim" Hardester, loving son of Frank and Pearl Hardester, passed away on October 17th at the Arkansas V.A. …

  • Gerald Lee "Jerry" Harp Jr.

    Gerald Lee "Jerry" Harp Jr. died Sunday. Survivors: Charlotte Harp, Gerald Harp, Jackie Harp, Timi Ray, Tiffani, John and Frankie Ray, Kevin Blythe, Kourtney, Christine Morrison, Brandon, Jessica Morrison. Funeral: …

  • Lodema Hawthorne

    Lodema Hawthorne, 86, of Mount Ida, died Monday. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, October 23, 2014 in the Mount Ida Cemetery under the direction of Davis-Smith …

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    Mary Katherine Henning

    Mary Katherine Rohlman Henning, 88, passed away in her home in Jacksonville, Ark. with her family at her side on Monday, October 20, 2014. She was born February 7, 1926 …

  • Danny Mac Hobson

    Danny Mac Hobson died Sunday. Survivors: Lois Hobson, Judy Hobson, Alice Hobson, Danny Hobson, six grandchildren. Visitation Thursday, October 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sisco Funeral Chapel of …

  • Hunter Thomas Johnson

    Hunter Thomas Johnson of White Hall. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Thursday, Cranford Funeral Home of White Hall. Survivors wife, Summer Shaina Johnson; children, Elaina Marie Johnson and Hunter Thomas …

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    Geraldine "Gerri" Kisner

    Geraldine "Gerri" Kisner, age 82, of North Little Rock, passed away October 19, 2014. She was born on December 2, 1931. Mrs. Kisner enjoyed painting, gardening, decorating, and traveling. She …

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    James Melville Landers

    James ("Jim") Melville Landers of Peachtree City, Georgia, 78, born in Little Rock, Arkansas, passed from this earth and went to Heaven October 19, 2014. Jim is survived by his …

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    Balinda Hall Landrum

    Balinda Hall Landrum, 61, an educator for 38 years, departed this life on Saturday October 18, 2014 at UAMS Hospital. She was born in West Helena, Ark., a daughter of …

  • Dorothy Langston

    Dorothy Langston, 84, of Walnut Ridge, died Monday, October 20, 2014. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Friday at the Gethsemane Baptist Church in Walnut Ridge with services beginning at 11 …

  • John Frank McCord

    John Frank McCord, 57, of Wirth, Ark. passed away Oct. 18, 2014 in Highland, Ark. He was a Baptist and worked as an auto mechanic. Survivors include his mother and …

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    Glenna G. McHughes

    Glenna G. McHughes, 92, of North Little Rock went to be with the Lord Monday, October 20, 2014. She was born in Helena, Ark. to the late Henry and Leta …

  • Bonnie Lee Norton McKenzie

    Bonnie Norton McKinzie, age 84, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2014. Funeral service Thursday, October 23, 2014, 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Mt. Ida, Arkansas. Interment will follow …

  • Virginia Lois Mitchell

    Virginia Lois Mitchell, 74, of Des Arc died Monday. Survivors include one daughter, Debbie (C. J.) Turner, one son, David Mitchell, two brothers, Lloyd Franks, Kenneth Franks, two sisters, Betty …

  • Charles Montgomery

    Charles Montgomery, 70, of Malvern passed away Saturday, October 18, 2014. Survivors, wife, Joyce Montgomery; daughters, Crystal Schoggin (Ronnie), Carrie Goins (Dustin); seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; five sisters; two brother. …

  • Jessine Janelle Neemann

    Jessine Janelle Neemann, age 54, of Cabot, passed away, October 20, 2014. Visitation will be 12 pm till 2 p.m. with service to follow at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 23, …

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    William M. Nichols

    William (Bill) M. Nichols, Lt. Col, USAF, (Ret,), age 84, of Jacksonville, Arkansas was called home to the Lord and joined his wife and best friend of 55 years, Priscilla …

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    Max D. Norwood

    Max D. Norwood (Pops), 73, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away October 16, 2014 after fighting a long battle with cancer. He was born April 30, 1941 in Malvern, Ark. …

  • Janet Pate Oglesby

    Janet Pate Oglesby, age 50, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Monday, October 20, 2014 in Mena. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Cherry Hill …

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    Maxine Owen

    Maxine Owen, 89, of Maumelle, Ark. went home to be with Jesus on October 20, 2014. She was born July 22, 1925, in Mountain Home, Ark. A resident of Maumelle …

  • Viola Peacock

    Viola Peacock, 95, born March 2, 1919 in Stuttgart, Ark., passed away October 19, 2014. Preceded in death by husband, Henry Peacock; daughter, Rebecca Kendrick; siblings, Carl, Martin, and Donald …

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    Justin Rainwater

    Justin H. Rainwater, age 89, of Alexander, passed away October 20, 2014 at Bryant, Arkansas. He was born on November 30, 1924 in Jonesboro, Arkansas; he was the son of …

  • Dustin Alan Reid

    Dustin Alan Reid, 30, died October 18, 2014. Arrangements by Signature Funeral Services, 5359 Knight Arnold Rd., Memphis, Tenn. 38115. (855) 546-0910. Visit www.signaturefuneralservices.com to share a memory of Dustin …

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    Renea Deann Rushin

    Renea Deann Rushin, 42, of Little Rock, passed over to the other shore peacefully on October 19, 2014. Preceded in death by her father, Dwayne Blue, and her grandparents, especially …

  • Henry "John" Shepherd

    Henry "John" Shepherd, 65, went home to be with the Lord on October 18, 2014. John was born August 28, 1949 in Tichnor, Arkansas to the late Henry and Rita …

  • Johnny O. Simpson

    Johnny O. Simpson, 77, of Clarkridge died October 18, 2014. Memorial Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday. The family will be receiving friends from 1 p.m. until service …

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    Betty J. Smith

    Betty J. Smith, 87, of North Little Rock went to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 18th. She was born in Vanndale, Ark. to parents, Andrew and Ella Rosalee …

  • Mazie Marie Smock

    Mazie Marie Smock, 92, of Fort Walton, Fla., passed away Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014 in Ash Flat, Ark. Survivors include sons, Bruce (Barbara) Smock of Newport, Ark. and J.D. Smock …

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    Raymond James Stout

    Raymond James Stout, infant son of Bradley and Ashley Stout, passed away on October 18, 2014. He was born on September 12, 2014 in Little Rock, Ark. Raymond is survived …

  • M. Jean Swanson

    M. Jean Swanson was born June 18, 1941, in Glen Rose, Arkansas, and deceased October 10, 2014, in Garland, Texas.She was preceded in death by her parents: Kiah and Pauline …

  • Diane Taylor

    Diane Taylor, 58, of Little Rock, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2014. She leaves to cherish her memory; husband, Dan Taylor; two children, three grandchildren, and a host of …

  • Jimmie Eugene Walker

    Jimmie Eugene Walker, 72, of Paris, Arkansas died Monday, October 20, 2014 in Paris. Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at Roller Funeral Home …

  • Terri Whatley

    Terri Richardson Whatley, 50, Hot Springs, died Monday. She is survived by her husband, Gary Whatley; sister, Kara Elliott (Craig) and their son Chris; three aunts, Martha Hamilton, Mary Nichols …

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    James E. Williams Jr.

    James E. Williams Jr., 69, of Little Rock, Ark. departed this life October 21, 2014. He was preceded in death by; parents, Morris L. Williams Sr. and Geraldine Williams Johnson. …

  • Alfred Dennis Wilson

    Alfred Dennis Wilson, 62, Rison, born August 12, 1951, passed away October 20, 2014. He served as a US Marine. Preceded in death by parents, Abraham and Opal Lee Wilson; …

  • June Irene (Moore) Wooten (Wootton)

    June Irene (Moore) Wooten (Wootton), 91, of White Hall passed away Oct. 20, 2014. Survivors children, Mary Ann (Jasper) davis, Wanda Joyce Leker and Alvin Richard (Marion) Wooten; eight grandchildren; …

  • Beverly Ann Wyllia

    Beverly Ann Kelley Wyllia, age 61, of Morrilton, Arkansas, passed away Monday, October 20, 2014. She was born September 27, 1953. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 22, …

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