Obituaries

Obituaries for December 18, 2016

Jerry Jules Ahlman

Jerry Jules Ahlman born July 10, 1924 in Denver, Colo., to Jerry Julius Ahlman and Dorothy Lucille Corrick Ahlman, departed this earth on Dec. 16. Jerry attended the North Denver …
Genevieve Alexander

GENEVIEVE MAHRE ALEXANDER was born July 9, 1918, in Sherman, S.D., to Alfred Mical Mahre and Gena Alette (Lettie), and died in Little Rock, Ark., on Dec. 17, 2016, at …
Faye Yvonne Armstrong

FAYE YVONNE ARMSTRONG, 71, of Little Rock, Ark., passed peacefully on Dec. 12, 2016. Survivors include: children, Darryl Armstrong and Regina (Verlin Jr.) Dorbin; grandchildren, Darryonna, Bosnia and Breez Armstrong; …
Betty Jean Bealer

BETTY JEAN BEALER, 78, of Little Rock passed away Tuesday Dec. 13, 2016. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Bhufus Bealer, her children Beverly Poindexter (Earnest), Phyllis Johnson …
Sandra Lee Boggs

SANDRA LEE BOGGS, 66, of Little Rock, Ark., passed from this life Dec. 11, 2016. She was born in Charleston, Ark., on June, 15, 1950 to the late Benjamin F. …
Tavoris Bone

TRAVORIS M. BONE 35, of Sherwood passed Dec. 15, 2016. loving memories left to parents: Connie (Larry) Hightower and Donald (Evette) Bone, children: Tavoris Bone Jr., Jayvian Taylor, Treon Bone, …
Ronda Shearin Bradley

Ronda Shearin Bradley, 71, of Fayetteville, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016. She was born Sept. 7, 1945 in Fort Monroe, Va., to Ralph Rolland Bradley and Bernice Marie (Reed) …
Zella M Burns

Zella M. Burns, 97, passed away on Dec. 11, 2016 in Rogers. She was born on May 27, 1919 in Center, Mo., to the late Sherman and Minnie Cowden (Gregg). …
Arabella Carden

ARABELLA CARDEN, 91 of North Little Rock died Dec. 16, 2016. Survived by son, Michael Carden and daughter, Dorothy DeMaranville. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home 4323 W. 29th Little …
Elizabeth "Betty" Abbott Carter

ELIZABETH "BETTY" ABBOTT CARTER, 87, of Little Rock went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016. She was born in Vincent, Ala., to Anna Evelyn Bishop Abbott …
Charles William Chlapecka

Charles William Chlapecka, 75, of Stuttgart passed away Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, at Baptist Health-Little Rock. Charles was born April 8, 1941, in Slovak to John and Mary Marek Chlapecka. …
Carolyn Diane Carolina Coleman

CAROLYN CAROLINA COLEMAN, 59 of Little Rock, transcended into her heavenly home, Tuesday the 13th while in Baton Rouge, La. A devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, family member and …
Philip Dale Crabtree

Philip Dale Crabtree passed away on Dec. 16, 2016 at the age of 76. He is survived by his loving wife Savannah Louise Crabtree; his children, Duritha (Gary) May, Tina …
Geraldine Lafferty Crank

Geraldine Lafferty Crank, age 96, passed away peacefully Friday, Dec. 16, 2016 in the Little River Nursing and Rehabilitation facility located in Ashdown, Ark. Funeral services by Herndon Pharr Funeral …
Jean J. Crombie

Jean J. Crombie, age 81, of Springdale passed away Friday Dec. 16, 2016 in Springdale. She was born Nov. 1, 1935 in St. Louis, Mo., the daughter of Edward C. …
Bettye Jean Rash Davis

Bettye Jean Rash Davis was born June 8, 1927 in the Enon Community near Monticello. She died Dec. 13, 2016 in Barling, Ark. She was one of five children born …
Frieda Nell Draper

FREIDA N. DRAPER, 73, of North Little Rock, died Dec. 15, 2016. She is preceded in death by husband, Larry W. Draper, parents; and sister, Catherine Shofner. She is survived …
Phillip "Calvin" Ebarb

Phillip "Calvin" Ebarb, 79, of Crossett died Dec. 15, 2016. A Memorial Service will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 21 at Medders Funeral Home, 1564 Hwy 52 W, Crossett. For …
Bertha Almeda Eversdyke

BERTHA ALMEDA EVERSDYKE, 94, of Sherwood died Monday, Dec. 12, 2016. She is survived by her children, Ron Eversdyke (Lesia), David Eversdyke (Judy), Rachel Hilton (Butch) and eight grandchildren. She …
William M Forte

William Forte 80 of Cave Springs passed away Dec. 15, 2016. He was born in Portland, Ore., on Oct. 4, 1936 to Harry and Florence Lauritsen Forte. Survived by his …
Terrel D Frasure

Terrel Frasure, 72, of Pea Ridge died peacefully Dec. 14. She was born Jan. 21, 1944 in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Erma and Cyrus Frasure Sr. Terrel enjoyed gardening, …
Christine Elizabeth George

CHRISTINE ELIZABETH GEORGE, 83, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016 with her children and family by her side. Christine was born Aug. 23, 1933 in …
Robert Harlan George

Robert Harlan George, 58 of Springdale died Dec. 10. Born Jan. 5, 1958 in Springdale. He loved tractor pulling, hunting and fishing. Survivors: wife, Lenda George, mother, Peggy Jo George, …
Maurice Anthony Gibson

Maurice Anthony Gibson, 68, a resident of Rogers, Ark., passed from this life on Dec. 14, 2016 in Bentonville. He was born July 28, 1948 in Albany, Ga., to Forrest …
James Royce Griffin

James Royce Griffin, age 78 of Monticello, passed away Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016 at Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 19, 2016 at …
Jimmie Grigsby

Jimmie Grigsby, 97, of Arkadelphia, died Friday. Graveside 2 p.m Wednesday at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens with Rev. Ronnie Hardin officiating. No visitation is planned. Memorials to the Charity of …
Virginia Gail Evans Hansbro

Virginia Gail Evans Hansbro, passed away Dec. 10, 2016. Born Nov. 26, 2016 daughter of late Wayne Evans and Vennette Cunningham. Survivors brother Terrell Wayne Evans, children Asha (Melton) Richardson, …
Eugene Bernard Hansen Jr.

EUGENE B. (GENE) HANSEN JR., 62, of Jacksonville, passed away Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016. Gene was born July 19, 1954, on Feamcom AFB in Tachikawa, Japan. He is preceded in …
Hattie Marie Herrington

Marie Herrington, 91, of Mount Ida, formerly of Little Rock, passed peacefully on Dec. 15, 2016. She was born April 9, 1925 to Zack and Dovie Duren. On Christmas Day …
Robert Hill Jr.

ROBERT HILL JR., 3917 Malloy Street, age 87, departed this life on Friday, Dec. 16, 2016. The family will receive friends from 10-11 a,m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016 at …
Carol Frances Hinton

CAROL FRANCIS HINTON, age 84, passed away peacefully Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016 in Little Rock, Ark. She was born Oct. 9, 1932, in Bokoshe, Okla., to Manuel and Helen Hendrix. …
Jack Edward Hutchens

Jack Hutchens,67, of Redfield died Dec. 13, 2016. Survived by daughter Sarah Hutchens, brother George Hutchens. Preceded in death by wife Sharon Hutchens. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home 4323 …
Elizabeth Ann James

Elizabeth Ann (Lane) James was born in Conway, Ark., on Jan. 17, 1958 to Loyd and Genice (Grissom) Lane and passed from this life Dec. 14, 2016 in Little Rock, …
Mary Lou James

Mary Lou James, 85, passed away in Burien, Wash., on Dec. 12. She was born in Okmulgee, Okla., on May 15, 1931 to Charlie and Myrtle White Rogers. Mary was …
John Wesley Johnson

JOHN WESLEY JOHNSON, of Little Rock, Ark., Passed away, Dec. 13, 2016 (his birthday). He was born on Dec. 13, 1945 in Garrett Grove, Ark. Lovingly know as J.W by …
Ronald Jordan

RONALD N. JORDAN, 62, of North Little Rock, ARK., passed Dec. 12, 2016. Son of Gladys Jordan and the late Deacon Joseph Jordan Jr. Ronald was a 1972 graduate of …
Donald Kenney

DON KENNEY, 69, of Little Rock passed away Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016. He was born Feb. 19, 1947 in Little Rock, Ark., to Homer and Joan Bennett Kenney. He played …
Edmond William Lapine II

Edmond William Lapine II Oakland, CA, - A victim of the Oakland warehouse fire that occurred Dec. 2, 2106, while attending a party, Edmond's body was recovered Dec. 4, 2016. …
Gladys Laughry

Gladys L. Laughry of Rison died Dec. 16, 2016. Born July 15, 1928 in Star City she was the daughter of the late James Oscar and Jinnie Bell Linzy Case. …
Charles Lindsey

Charles Lindsey, 70, of Newport, died Friday. Survivors: wife: Brenda; daughters, Lori Taylor and Lisa Merguie; three brothers, Fred, Phillip, and Steve Lindsey; sisters, Irma Shoffner, Mary Hunt, and Lois …
Zettie Griffith Link

Zettie Griffith Link, 97, of Bearden died Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016 at the Ouachita County Medical Center in Camden, Ark. She was born June 23, 1919 in Bluff City, Ark. …
Bill Lloyd

BILL LLOYD, 72, of Mabelvale, passed away on Dec. 14, 2016. Celebration of life will be Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour prior at Dial …
Monty Allen Losch

Monty Allen Losch, age 57 of Rogers, passed away Dec. 16, 2016. Monty worked for many years in metal work. He is survived by his wife, Jan and a large …
Ruth Amy Lowery

RUTH AMY LOWERY, 89, of North Little Rock passed away Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016. She was born May 18, 1927 in Monticello, Ark., to Ralph and Edna Batterton Holt. She …
Juanita "Nita" Lunsford

Juanita "Nita" Lunsford, age 82, of Pine Bluff, died Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016. Funeral services will be Monday, Dec. 19, 2016, 11 a.m. at Fuller Hale-South Chapel. Visitation will be …
Jacqueline Lux

Jacqueline Cathey Lux, 91, of Little Rock, passed away Dec. 15, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack Cathey and Nell Schaible, husband, George H. Lux, and …
Dorothy Lee Martin

Dorothy Lee Martin, 78 of England, Ark., passed away peacefully Wednesday Dec. 14 in Little Rock. She is survived by sons, Kevin, Rickey and Joe all of England; Curtis of …
Flossie Rucker Matthews

Flossie Rucker Matthews, 98, of Tulip, Ark., in Dallas County died Dec. 16, 2016. She was born in Sparkman, Ark., on Jan. 28, 1918, to Clara Roberts Rucker and Will …
John Dillard McCracken

JOHN DILLARD MCCRACKEN, M.D. died Dec. 15,2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. John was born in Leslie, Ark., to John W. and Myrtle Fendley McCracken. Shortly thereafter, …
Gregory Pascal McKenzie

Gregory McKenzie, 67, of Ozark died Dec. 15, 2016. Greg was a retired Attorne. He graduated from Ozark High School, and the University of Arkansas and was a member of …
John Neathery

A private graveside service for Mr. John Neathery, 59 of Whelen Springs, Ark., will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016 at Bethlehem Cemetery near Gurdon, Ark. …
Gladys Pope Newcomb

Gladys Pope Newcomb, age 87, of Benton, formerly of North Little Rock, passed away Friday, Dec. 16, 2016 with her family by her side. She was born July 17, 1929 …
Robert West Niell

ROBERT "BOB" WEST NIELL, 84, of North Little Rock passed away Monday, Dec. 12, 2016. Bob was born in Jonesboro, Ark., Nov. 11, 1932 to James Arthur Niell Jr. and …
Joy Lynnette "Lynn" Perdue

JOY LYNETTE "LYNN" PERDUE, 63, died Friday, Dec. 9, at Baptist Health in Little Rock. She will be remembered for her intelligence, her wit, and her compassion for others. Lynn …
Charles Pletka

Charles Pletka, 98, of Gassville, Ark., passed away Dec. 15, 2016. Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. (870) 425-6978.
Evelyn Ruth Pope

Evelyn Ruth Pope was born Oct. 3, 1920 in Springfield, Ark., daughter of Charles Franklin and Mary Satterfield Edwards. She was born in the middle of a very large family. …
Barbara Lucile Pudas

Barbara L. Pudas passed away Dec. 4, 2016 in Bentonville, Ark. She was born June 3, 1939 in Minneapolis, Minn. Her parents were Bill and Lucille Kraft. After high school …
Arnold Edgar Pylkas

Arnold Edgar Pylkas, 90, of Searcy, Ark., died Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, at College Church of …
Elizabeth "Sissy" Cash Reed

Elizabeth "Sissy" Cash Reed, professor and resident of Jacksonville, Fla., died on Dec. 9, 2016, at the age of 91. Elizabeth is survived by her daughters, Lissa Fiser Gold and …
Jeff Loren Richardson

Jeff Richardson, 70, died Dec. 16, 2016. Survivors include his wife Lou, two sons Chris and Dustin Richardson, stepson Howard Redd, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 10-11 …
Henry Miller Richmond

Henry Miller Richmond, retired banker and a leader for decades in Helena-West Helena civic life, died Friday at his home in Rogers after a long illness. He was 77. Mr. …
Donald Gene Roe

DONALD GENE "DON" ROE, 57, of Jacksonville died at his home Friday, Dec. 16, 2016. Survived by his children, Christopher Roe, Cristina Knight, Mother, Nelgin Baugh, Siblings, Mike and Mark …
Brandon Kyle Ross

Brandon Kyle Ross, 22, Russellville died Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016. Survivors; mother & step-father, Carla & Randy Woodward of Havana; father & step-mother, Rick & Stephanie Ross of Magazine Memorial …
Connie Simons

Connie Simons, 56, of Hot Springs died Dec. 16, 2016. Survived by son Craig Simons of Washington, sisters; Bonnie Dahill, and Donna Simons. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home 4323 …
Melba Rogers Soule

Melba Rogers Soule, 96, died on Dec. 7, 2016 in Ft Worth, Texas, born in Fayetteville, she attended the Univ. of Arkansas where she was a member of Delta Gamma …
Edith Jan Spann

Edith Jan Tillinghast Spann, 76, of Duncanville, Texas died Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016 in Norman, Okla. She was born April 8, 1940 in Big Spring, Texas, to George Oliver Tillinghast …
Velma Ruth Stacy

VELMA RUTH "RICKI" DUKE STACY, age 85, of Jacksonville, Ark., went to be with her Lord on Friday, Dec. 16, 2016. She was born March 15, 1931 to the late …
Alice Mae Stapleton

Alice Mae Stapleton, 75, of Lowell, died Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was born March 10, 1941 near Roland, Okla., to Walter and …
Tasso Tate

Tasso Tate, 78, of Batesville died Friday. He was born in Mount Pleasant, Ark., to Johnsie and Gretchen Tate. Survivors; Wimp and Glenda Franks and Debbie Satterfield; half niece, Joann; …
Phillip Tippy

Phillip Tippy, 66, died Dec. 15. He is survived by his son, Shawn Tippy of Imboden; brother, Paul Ray Tippy of Sherwood; sisters, Karen (Mike) Parrish of Blytheville and Darlene …
Donald Ray Turner

Donald Ray Turner, 76, of Lowell passed away Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 at his home. He was born Oct. 1, 1940 in Houston, Texas, to Daniel and Clarice Bundick Turner. …
Lou D. Crawley Watada

Lou D. Crawley Watada 80, of Bryant went to be with her heavenly Father on Dec. 14, 2016. Celebration of life will be held Saturday, Jan. 7, 2016 at Dial …
Robert Wells

Robert L. Wells, 86 of Star City, died Thursday Dec. 15, 2016. There will be no formal services and burial will be private. Memorials may be made to: Arkansas Baptist …
Alma Bernice Whitlow

Alma Bernice Whitlow passed away on Dec. 15 at the age of 87. Known to her many friends as Bunny or Bonnie, she was born on Oct. 22, 1929 to …
Lethel Willams

LETHEL WILLAMS, 90, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life Dec. 15, 2016. She was preceded in death by: daughter, Patsy Williams; parents, R.T. and Ceslar Laster; siblings, Lorene Backus,Deborah …
Warren Williamson

WARREN WILLIAMSON 58, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away peacefully in Toledo, Ohio. Survivors include: siblings, Julia Williamson, Catherine (Lynn) White, Louise (Bill) Brown, Phyllis Bradford, Oscar Williamson, Venus Williamson …

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