Obituaries

Obituaries for October 18, 2015

Miriam Thomas Anderson

MIRIAM THOMAS-ANDERSON, 59, of Little Rock transitioned peacefully into eternity Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, at Houston St. John Methodist Hospital in Nassau Bay, Texas, after a lengthy yet valiant battle …
Jerry Gene Arnold

Jerry Gene Arnold, 69, of Blackwell, Okla., died October 13, at Via Christi Hospital St. Francis in Wichita, Kan. He was born Feb. 20, 1946 at home in Jacket, Mo., …
Darvone "Darv" Anton Baier

Darvone "Darv" Anton Baier, 80, of Rogers, Ark., passed away Friday, Oct. 16, 2015 at Circle of Life in Bentonville, Ark. He was born April 1, 1935 in New Ulm, …
Skip Barnes

Skip Barnes 70 of Bryant passed away Oct. 14, 2015 with his family by his side. He was born on March 6, 1945 to the late, Eddie and Flossie Barnes …
Wilma Sue Baxley

Wilma Sue Baxley, 80, of Russellville, died Friday. Graveside service was at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, in the Rest Haven Memorial Park Mausoleum, by Shinn Funeral Service …
Irene Elizabeth Beeks

Irene Elizabeth Beeks died Oct. 10, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents and eight siblings. She is survived by two daughters, Regina Kirk and Nicole Beeks; two …
Evalyn Josephine Blake Biggs

Evalyn Josephine "Eva Jo" Blake Biggs passed away on Oct. 7, 2015 at Walnut Place in Dallas, Texas. Mrs. Biggs was born in Plainview, Ark. on June 1, 1926. She …
Justin Michael Blickenderfer

Justin Michael Blickenderfer, age 30, of Bentonville, died Oct. 14, 2015, at the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City after a very brief illness. He was born in Mason …
Lilly Vesta Reedy Burgess

Lilly Vesta Reedy Burgess, 94, of Bryant, Ark. went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015. She was born March 23, 1921 in Lonoke County Arkansas to …
Nancy Carolyn Burgess Henley

Nancy Carolyn Burgess Henley, dear wife and mother, departed this life on Thursday, October 15 to be with the Lord. She was born to Thomas R Burgess and Mildred Louise …
Nancy Carolyn Burgess Henley

Carolyn Burgess Henley departed this life on Thursday, October 15 to be with the Lord. She was born to Thomas and Mildred Burgess, Jan. 4, 1943. She graduated from Russellville …
Patsy Burson-McGee

Patsy Burson-McGee, 68, passed away in her home Oct. 3, 2015. Born May 26, 1947 to Juanita Gibson and David Burson Sr. Survivors, daughter, April Rix, four grandchildren; sisters Mae …
Ann Robin Southerland Canode

Ann Robin Southerland Canode was born May 11, 1940 in Texarkana, Texas. She was the daughter of James Robin and Emma Lloyd Dodson Southerland. Ann passed away Saturday, Oct. 10, …
Rachel Marie Carr

Rachel Carr age 92 of Alpine died Friday. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday in the Alpine Cemetery Building with Johnny McAnally officiating. Visitation will be 10 a.m. till …
Debra June Carter

Debra June Carter Martin, 60, of Bentonville, died Oct. 16, 2015 in Springdale, after losing her battle with bladder cancer. Born Feb. 7, 1955 in Bentonville, Ark., she was the …
Steve Childers

Steve Childers, 54, Magnet Cove, died Friday, Oct. 16. Survivors: wife, Jan Lingo Childers; children, Drew, Krista, and Kara Childers; sister, Teri Lyn Crofford. Visitation: Sunday, Oct. 18, 5-7 p.m., …
Toni Lynne Conrad

Toni Lynne Conrad, age 66, of Fayetteville passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015. She was born Sept. 5, 1949 in Fayetteville to Tony and Mary Owens Conrad. She …
Alvis Dickerson

No services are planned at this time for Alvis Dickerson, 70, of Coalgate, Okla., formerly of Springdale. Mr. Dickerson died Oct. 9, 2015 at his daughter's home in Coalgate. He …
Geneva Ann Edwards

GENEVA ANN EDWARDS, 90, of North Little Rock, went to meet her Savior on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015. She was a member of 47th Street Baptist Church. Geneva was preceded …
Velva Carter Finley

Velva Carter Finley age 83 of Arkadelphia died Friday. Graveside funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in Rest Haven memorial Gardens in Arkadelphia with Dr. Jim Buie officiating. Visitation …
Filomena Fitzhugh

FILOMENA FITZHUGH, 66, of Little Rock, Ark. passed away Oct. 15, 2015. She was born March 20, 1949 in Avella, Italy. Filomena was preceded in death by her parents; son, …
Raymond Elton Gregory

Raymond Elton Gregory, age 71, of Bryant, died Oct. 11, 2015. Arrangements are being handled by Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark., (501) 791-7400.
Milton Franklin Halter

MILTON FRANKLIN HALTER, 93, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on Oct. 16, 2015. He was born Oct. 27, 1921 in North Little Rock, Ark. the third of three …
Letha Henson Hanley

LETHA HENSON HANLEY, age 91, passed away peacefully Oct. 16, 2015 of age-related illness. Letha was born in Lonoke County, near England, Ark. in 1924, one of 13 children of …
Betty Harbison

Betty Harbison, age 65, of Benton, passed away Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015. She was born March 11, 1950 in Benton, Ark. Betty worked at Rivendell Behavioral Health for 30 years. …
Ora Lee Harris

Ora Lee Haire, 67, of Beebe, Ark., transitioned on Oct. 14, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald E. Haire, son; Robert L. Smith, parents; Elgin Bowers …
Myrtle Irene Harrison

Myrtle Irene Harrison, 95, of Durham, Ark., died Oct. 15, 2015 at her home. She was born May 14, 1920 at Floydada, Texas, the daughter of William Andrew and Nora …
James Hendrickson

James Hendrickson, 95, of Conway passed away Friday Oct. 16, 2015. James was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a committed follower of Christ and attended …
Geneva Hodges

Geneva Hodges, 82, of Antioch Community, died Friday, Oct. 16, 2015. Survivors: son, Leonard Hodges; sisters, Barbara Foreman, Sheila Benton; grandchildren, Angela Henderson, Scott Hodges Visitation: Monday, Oct. 19, 6-8 …
Donna Lee Porter Hoffman

Donna Lee Porter Hoffman, 65, of White Hall, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015. Services will be Monday, 11 a.m. at Fuller Hale-South Funeral Chapel. Visitation will precede services at 10 …
Edward James Jasie

Edward James Jasie, 74, passed away Friday. Survivors are his wife, Nancy Bennett Jasie; daughter, Shawna Wilson and husband Danny; and granddaughters, Alexis and Bennett Grace Wilson. His family requests …
Henry F. Jenkins

Henry F. Jenkins, 75, of East End, Ark. passed away on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015. He was born Sept. 21, 1940 in Carlisle, Ark. to Velmar Don Jenkins and Frankie …
Bessie Lee Jones

BESSIE LEE JONES, 101, of Sherwood, Ark., devoted and loving mother and "Nana" to many, died at her home Friday, Oct. 16, 2015. She was born in Sheridan, Ark. on …
Jerry Wayne Jones

Jerry Wayne Jones, 63, of Booneville, Ark., died Oct. 16, 2015 in Fort Smith, Ark. Rosary: 6 p.m., Oct. 18, Roller Funeral Home Chapel-Paris. Mass and Burial: 2 p.m., Oct. …
Loyd Jones

Loyd Anthoney Jones, 55, of Cabot departed this life Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015. He was born April 27, 1960. Mr. Jones was a people person, enjoyed cooking, fishing, duck hunting, …
NaVeda DeLois Kenly-Lewis

NAVEDA DELOIS KENLY-LEWIS, age 76 of North Little Rock, passed away Oct. 14, 2015 in North Little Rock. She was born on March 24, 1939 in Cardston, Alberta, Canada; she …
Wendy (Ajh Lee) Kohl

WENDY (AJH LEE) KOHL, 51, passed away Oct. 14, 2015. Survivors include her children, Natasha Dawson and Erik Flynt, mother, Mary Ann Schulke, brothers, Danny Kohl and Michael Hand, and …
Arrilla J. Logan

ARRILLA J. LOGAN, 101, of NLR, Ark. transitioned from this life on Oct. 15, 2015. Those awaiting her arrival are her parents; Tom and Charity Jones Sr. She leaves to …
Linwood Mahone

LINWOOD "SHAKEY" MAHONE, 83, of Little Rock, Ark., transitioned Oct. 13, 2015. He was preceded in death by parents, Wilson and Annie Dovie Cobbs; sister, Charlene Swygert; nephews, Glen Swygert, …
Margaret Jane Maronay

Margaret Jane Maronay, 69, of Lonoke passed away Oct. 16, 2015. She was born Jan. 12, 1946 in Lonoke to the late James Clee Mashburn and Mary Ella DeVinney. She …
Teresa Lee McCullough

TERESA LEE MCCULLOUGH, 88, of Little Rock, died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015 at her home from complications of a stroke. She was born May 28, 1927 in Liverpool, England to …
Louise M. McCumber

LOUISE M. MCCUMBER passed away peacefully at the age of 96. She had a long and productive life. In the 1960's, she worked as a welcoming hostess for Borden Dairy, …
Lois Oletia "Leta" Hatley McDonald

LOIS OLETIA "LETA" HATLEY MCDONALD, 82, of Little Rock, passed away Oct. 16, 2015. She was born on Nov. 4, 1932 to the late Albert W. and Mollie (Reich) Hatley. …
Irene McGarity

Irene McGarity, 90, of Pine Bluff, died Friday. Preceded in death: her parents, James and Nellie McGarity; brothers, Robert, Buddy, Floyd, Gerald and Marion McGarity; and sister, Lorene Landers. There …
Douglas Scott McGehee

Douglas Scott McGehee, 57, of Morrilton, died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015. He was born in Amarillo, Texas, a son of the late Jim Bob McGehee. He was an Electrician. He …
Jim N. McMillen

Jim N. McMillen, 74, of Bella Vista, Ark., passed away Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015 at Circle of Life Hospice, Legacy Village. He was born May 19, 1941 in Wichita, Kansas …
Nancy Kathleen Kennedy Moffitt

Nancy Kathleen (Kennedy) Moffitt, 84, of Joy, Ark. went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015. She was born Dec. 19, 1930 in Little Rock to the …
Russell Deon Northcutt

Russell "Rusty" Deon Northcutt of Moro, Ark. passed away Friday morning, Oct. 16, 2015 surrounded by his loved ones, at home. He was born to Patricia and Billy Joe Northcutt, …
Tyrese Pace

Tyrese Pace, 73, of Dardanelle died Wednesday, October 14 at Saint Vincent Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015 at Cornwell Chapel in …
Dennis John Penrod

Dennis John Penrod, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2015 at his home near Centerton. He was born on Oct. 31, 1946 in San Bernardino, Calif. to the late Frank …
Clara Rainey

Clara Mae Holland Rainey, 78, of Rison, passed away Friday, Oct. 16, 2015. Services: Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. at Fuller Hale-South Funeral Chapel. Burial: Aunt Dilly Cemetery, Perry County, at 2 …
Thomas L. Rateliff

Thomas L. Rateliff, 87 of Camden, Ark. passed away Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015 at Life Touch Hospice in El Dorado, Ark. He was born Feb. 10, 1928 at Patmos, Ark. …
Elizabeth Ann Reeves

Elizabeth Ann Reeves, 55, died Thursday. She was born in Little Rock Sept. 21, 1960, the daughter of Clennis and Dortha Thompson. She was a data processer for Wal-Mart and …
Earl Wesley Spencer

Earl Wesley Spencer, 93, peacefully passed to his eternal rest on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2015 at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice in Baton Rouge. "Wes" was born in Lake Charles, …
Lorraine Joan Spillman

Spillman, Lorraine Joan was born in Hartford, Conn. on March 26, 1939 and passed into the arms of our Lord on Oct. 9, 2015 at Hospice house in Spokane, Wash. …
Leland S. Stanley

Leland Stanley, 79, of Bella Vista died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. He was born May 8, 1936 in Eagleville, Mo. the son of …
Michael Joseph Tackett

MICHAEL JOSEPH TACKETT, 60, of Mabelvale, departed this life Oct. 15, 2015. He was born June 11, 1955 to Sonny Tackett and Constance Sandefer Tackett. He was the greatest husband, …
Uless Said Thomas

Uless Said Thomas, born May 1, 1934, in Almond, Ark., passed away on Oct. 16, 2015 at Conway Regional Hospital surrounded by his family and friends. Survivors are his wife …
Mildred Laverne Thornton

MILDRED L. THORNTON, 73, of Little Rock, Ark., transitioned Oct. 14, 2015. She leaves to cherish memories; husband, Robert Edward Thornton; children, Sandra Brown, Robin Thornton, Robert Thornton Jr., Gerry …
Paul P. "Pete" Tilmon

Paul P. "Pete" Tilmon, 93, a lifelong resident of Dardanelle, Ark., died Friday, Oct. 16, 2015 at Dardanelle Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., …
Carla Vana

Funeral services for Mrs. Carla Vana, 62, of Sherwood, Ark. formerly of Carthage, Texas will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015 at the Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. …
Carol A Wagnon

Carol A. Wagnon, 76, died Oct. 15, 2015 in at her home in Lebanon, Mo. She was born on July 19, 1939 in Teaneck, N.J. to the late Walter and …
George Herbert Webster

George Herbert Webster age 86 of Belleville died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015. Survivors; children, Joann Pinkney; William Webster; Yelen Howard; sister, Nora Veasey; brother, William Webster; Funeral service; 10 a.m. …
Ellen Davis Wells

ELLEN DAVIS WELLS, age 89, of Little Rock, Ark. passed away Saturday morning, Oct. 17, 2015 in Knoxville, Tenn. Ellen was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is preceded …
Birt Dewayne West

Birt Dewayne West, 65, of Lonoke, Ark. passed away Oct. 14, 2015. Birt was born on Aug. 1, 1950 to the late Birt and Dorothy Davis West. Birt attended Immanuel …
Nathaniel "Nate" Wheat

NATHANIEL "NATE" WHEAT, 62, of North Little Rock, departed this world on Oct. 13, 2015. Survived by wife, Chong Wheat; children, Mary Clay (Michael), James Gross (Deana), and Christopher Wheat …
Harrison Hayes Whiting II

Harrison Hayes Whiting II 85 passed away Thursday. Survivors: wife Mary Whiting, children William R. Whiting, Harrison H. Whiting III, Francis W. Whiting, Vicky Joy Burt, nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. …
Patricia (Pat) Ann Williams-Hart

PATRICIA (PAT) ANN WILLIAMS-HART, age 81, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed Thursday, Oct.15, 2015 at Sherwood Nursing and Rehabilitation in Sherwood, Ark. after a long battle with illness. She …
Mel Wrinkle

Mel Wrinkle, 89, of London, died Saturday. Funeral is 10 a.m., Tuesday at the Shinn Chapel with burial in Rest Haven Memorial Park by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation …

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