Obituaries

Obituaries for August 26, 2016

  • Aretias "Sonny" Bacon Jr.

    Mr. Aretias "Sonny" Bacon Jr., 62 of Pine Bluff passed Saturday, August 20, 2016. Funeral Service will be 10 a.m., Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Rose Hill Baptist Church by …

  • Charles Beasley

    Charles Beasley, age 68, of Austin, passed away August 19, 2016. He was born April 18, 1948 in Beebe to Billy and RhodaBell. Charles loved fishing, deer hunting and gardening. …

  • Keith Norman Bennett

    Keith Norman Bennett, 62, of Newport departed this life Wednesday, August 24, 2016. Memorial service will be 5 p.m. Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Jesus is Lord Family Worship Center. …

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    Hagan "Bill" "Tuck" Breeding

    Hagan "Bill" "Tuck" Breeding passed away August 24, 2016. He was born June 26, 1936 in Isom, Kentucky to the late Arthur and Ethel Breeding. Along with his parents, he …

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    Jean Hotvedt Casey

    Jean Hotvedt Casey, age 84, of Little Rock, died Tuesday, August 23, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Jean was the daughter of Laurence I. Hotvedt and Gladys Hall-Hotvedt. She …

  • Doyle E. Collins

    Doyle E. Collins of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, passed away on August 25, 2016. Born in Sharp County, Arkansas on September 9, 1928, Mr. Collins graduated from Ash Flat High School and …

  • Billie Joe Cook

    Billie Cook, 83, died August 24. Preceded death, father Richard Cook, mother, step-dad Ruth and Vernon Foster; one son Stephan Cook. Survived wife of 62 years Donna Cook; one daughter; …

  • Albert Hogan Cooper

    Funeral services for Albert H. Cooper, 94, of Magnolia will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Asbury United Methodist Church with burial following at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction …

  • James Monore Crain

    James Monroe Crain, 76, of Redfield, Ark. Funeral Service will be Friday 1 p.m.at at New Harvest Church of God in White Hall with Rev. John Threat Interment will follow …

  • Terry W. Crews

    Mr. Terry Crews, age 60, of Hot Springs, passed away Tuesday. Visitation is Friday from 1-2 p.m. with Funeral Service at 2 p.m. at Rhodes & Son Funeral Home, Augusta. …

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    Jewell Alene Culley

    Jewell Alene Culley, 79, a resident of The Dalles passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016 at the local hospital. She was born on October 22, 1936 in Peggs, Okla., the …

  • Pamela Ebarb

    Pamela Ebarb, 49, of Crossett, Ark. died August 24, 2016. Funeral services at 10 a.m., Saturday, August 27, 2016, North Crossett First Baptist Church. Interment at Crossroads Cemetery under direction …

  • Polly Ann Foerster

    Polly Ann Foerster, 76, of London, died Wednesday, August 24, 2016. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Friday, August 26, 2016, at Shinn Chapel. Visitation 9:30 a.m. until service time. Burial …

  • Roy Ford Sr.

    Roy Ford Sr. died August 17. Preceded death by his father, Scipio Ford, a daughter. He leaves his mother, Weltha Ford, his wife of 48 years Sarah Ford, six children; …

  • Dotee Denine Franklin Simmons

    Mrs. Dotee Denine Franklin Simmons, 50, of Arlington, Texas passed August 18, 2016. Funeral Service will be 2:30 p.m., Saturday, August 27, 2016 at New St. Hurricane Baptist Church by …

  • Leslie Ann Frost

    Leslie Ann Frost, 57, died August 17. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Eddie's Family Funeral Home in Melbourne. Survivors: Robert Frost (husband), …

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    Anna Louise Grimes

    Anna Louise Grimes, 91, of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away on August 24, 2016 to her heavenly home. She was born August 17, 1925 to Herman and Anna Marie Lueck in …

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    Vounciel Harris

    Vounciel Harris, retired teacher and actress for Historic Arkansas Museum, passed August 22nd. Wife of the late Rev. Adolphus Harris, mother of three, Lynette Harris-Mucker, Carlton Harris and Antoinette (Phil) …

  • Mary Delveta Hatfield

    Mary D. Hatfield, 74, of Searcy passed away Monday, August 22, 2016 at her home. She was born September 6, 1941 in Poughkeepsie, Arkansas to the late Everett and Lamell …

  • Leon Henderson

    Leon Henderson, 92, of White Hall, died Wednesday. Survivors: sons, Mike and Mark Henderson; daughter, Sherrie Freyer; step-son, Dr. Doug Coleman; step-daughter, Kathy Knight; sister, Leona Culp; 11 grandchildren; numerous …

  • Charlotte Barfield Hunt

    The family of Charlotte Barfield Hunt announces her death on August 18, 2016 at the family residence. She was born April 12, 1921 in Memphis, Tenn. to the late Ben …

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    Shirley Jean Ivory

    Shirley Jean Ivory, 51, of Jacksonville, Ark. transitioned from this life on August 23, 2016. She was preceded in death by McArthur Ivory Sr. She is survived by children, Crystal …

  • Rash "R.J." Jerry, Jr.

    Rash "R.J." Jerry, Jr., 89, of El Dorado, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. tonight at Young's. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, August …

  • Jessie Johnson

    Jessie Johnson, 83, of Lake Village, Ark. died Sunday. Visitation 10-11 a.m., August 27, 2016 Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service Chapel, Lake Village, Ark. Funeral Services will follow the visitation. Burial will …

  • Richard Martin

    Richard Martin, 83, of Bald Knob, died Thursday, August 25, 2016. Visitation will be Saturday from 6-8 p.m. Services will be Sunday, 2 p.m. Powell Funeral Home Chapel in Bald …

  • Norma McGuire

    Norma McGuire, age 92, died August 23, 2016. Norma is survived by children, Keith, Steven, Neil and David McGuire, Janet Mauer and Nanette Cooley; sister, Marilyn Immele; 14 grandchildren and …

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    Lee Morris Moore

    Lee Morris Moore, 60, of Salinas, California departed this life on August 18, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Leon Moore; brother, Leon Moore Jr., and sister, …

  • Eva Eudola Nolen

    Eva Eudola Nolen, 83, of Searcy, died August 25, 2016. She was born August 31, 1932. Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy. Visitation …

  • Hubert Amos Pennington

    Hubert Amos Pennington, 75, of Camden died Wednesday August 24, 2016. Visitation is Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home at Bearden. Graveside services are 2 …

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    William Earl Pennington Sr.

    William Earl Pennington Sr., 52, of Little Rock, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016. He leaves to cherish his memory; children, William E. Pennington, Jr. (Deniccia), and Bonnieneesha Martin; siblings, …

  • Gertha Perry Richard

    Gertha Perry Richard, 90, born in Little Rock, March 17, 1926, passed away on August 22, 2016. Family hour on Today, August 26th, 7:30-8:30 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral …

  • Danette La'Threse Eudy Richardson

    Danette La'Threse Eudy Richardson departed this life Sunday, August 21, 2016. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Cash Assembly of God Church. Arrangements by Dillinger …

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    Emily Roselyn Robertson

    Emily Roselyn Robertson, 78, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 22, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, …

  • Thumbnail of Shanitha  Rochelle Rogers

    Shanitha Rochelle Rogers

    Shanitha Rochelle Rogers, 22, of Little Rock, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2016. She leaves to cherish his memory; parents, Terry Edwards Rogers and Catherine Rogers; siblings, Terry Rogers, …

  • Eddie "Bunt" Romine

    Eddie "Bunt" Romine, 77, of Sheridan, Arkansas passed away Wednesday. Survived: wife, Mary; children, Angela, Melanie, John Michael, Mark, Robin, Matthew; brothers, Jackie, Jim, Dennis; 14 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren. Funeral: …

  • James Edward Smith

    James E. Smith of NLR, Family Hour tonight 5-6 p.m. at Gunn Funeral Home. Funeral Service: August 27, 2016, 11 a.m. Greater Second Baptist 5615 Geyer Springs Rd., LR, Ark. …

  • Martha Jean Smith Longrader

    Martha Jean Smith Longrader, 74 of McCrory died Wednesday. Visitation Friday 6 to 8 p.m. with services 10 a.m. Saturday at Thompson-Wilson McCrory Chapel. Interment, Hunter Cemetery. Survivors, husband, Paul …

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    Lloyd T. Strasner

    Lloyd T. Strasner, age 98, of Little Rock, passed away August 25, 2016. Born July 15, 1918, he was preceded in death by his parents, Mac Strasner, Pearl Day and …

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    Flora May Summers

    Flora May Summers, 87, of Fort Smith, passed away Wednesday in Fort Smith. She was born April 27, 1929 in Massard, AR to the late Frank and Emma (Rogers) Thompson. …

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    Ida Lee Werkheiser

    Our very dear and wonderful loving wife and mother, Ida Lee Werkheiser, 87, passed away August 16, 2016 at Circle of Life Hospice, Bentonville, Ark. Lee was born June 30, …

  • Larry Mitchell Williams

    Larry Williams of Little Rock, Ark. Family Hour: tonight 7:30-8:30 p.m at Gunn Funeral Home. Funeral Services August 27, 2016, 11 a.m. Payne Chapel Ame Zion Church, 1710 Rock, Little …

  • Supt. Foster Lee Winston

    Supt. Foster Lee Winston, 60, of Bastrop, La. passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016 at his residence. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Greater First C.O.G.I.C. in …

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    Clifton Bryan Wren

    Clifton Bryant Wren, 39, of Little Rock, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2016. He leaves to cherish his memory; parents, Eddie Wren, and Willie Jo Wren; brothers, Calvin Wren …

  • Bobby York

    Bobby York, 85, of Fayetteville, died Tuesday. He served in the Army. Funeral service: St. James Missionary Baptist Church of Fayetteville at 11:30 a.m. Interment at National Cemetery in Fayetteville. …

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