Obituaries

Obituaries for November 13, 2016

  • Ashok Adarkar

    Ashok Adarkar of Benton, Ark., died Nov. 2, 2016 in Rogers. Born May 5, 1958 in Mumbai, India, he was preceded in death by his mother, Rupa Adarkar and brother, …

  • Patsy L Ashton

    Patsy L Ashton, 79, of Magazine died Nov. 10, 2016. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016 at Booneville Funeral Service Chapel. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. …

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    Pat Atkinson

    My soul mate and best friend, PAT ATKINSON, age 68, of Little Rock passed away Friday Nov. 11, 2016 at her home after a long fight with Pancreatic Cancer. Pat …

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    Leland (Lee) W. Austin

    Leland (Lee) W. Austin, 91, of Overland Park, Kan., passed away Sept. 27, 2016. Burial in Lowry City Cemetery. WWII Navy vet. Moved to Bella Vista, Ark., after retiring from …

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    Etta Jewel Barrett

    Etta Jewel Baker Barrett Bostian was born on July 10, 1924, in Biscoe, Ark., to John A. and Effie Jewel Mullen Baker. She graduated from Moro High School in 1943 …

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    Robert Louis Boedigheimer, Sr.

    Robert Louis Boedigheimer Sr., of Sheridan, Ark. was born December 14, 1943 in Detroit Mich., the son of the late Clifford and Sylvia Boedigheimer. He was a member of Church …

  • Harold Bustie

    Harold Bustie, 63, a resident of Paris, formerly of Booneville passed away Mon., July 18, 2016, in Paris. A graveside memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. …

  • Alma Mae Thomas Cate

    Alma Mae Thomas Cate, 98, of Greenland passed away Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 in Fayetteville. She was born July 22, 1918 in Crosses, Ark., the daughter of Marvin Lee and …

  • Cecil Warren Chamberlin

    Cecil Warren Chamberlin, 88, of Okolona, died Friday. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016 at Mission Park Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas. …

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    Jeffrey Daniel Chilton

    Jeffrey Daniel Chilton, 61, of Roland passed away on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. He was born on Sept. 24, 1955 to the late Charles and Helen Chilton. He is survived …

  • Joe Rex Coleman

    Joe Rex Coleman, age 80, of Nashville, formerly of Daisy, died Friday, Nove. 11, 2016. Services will be 2 p.m., Sunday, in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Glenwood, with interment …

  • Johnny H Cross

    Johnny H. Cross, 74, of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 at the Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Ark. He was born on Jan. 26, 1942 …

  • Mike R Daley

    MIKE R. DALEY died Nov. 4, 2016. Mike was born Jan. 29, 1963 in Frontenac, Kan., to Robert T. Daley and Mary Ann Decker Daley. Mike was preceded in death …

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    Donovan Carl Duncombe

    DONOVAN CARL DUNCOMBE, of Sherwood, Ark., passed from this life on Nov. 9, 2016. He was born on Dec. 11, 1989 in Little Rock, Ark. He is survived by his …

  • Ernest Ellis

    Ernest Ellis, 83, of Roy, Utah passed away Nov. 1, 2016. He survived by six children, Jolene Peterson, Tracy, Eric, Matthew, Brian, and Jennifer Ellis and one brother Clarence Ellis. …

  • Don Ezell

    Don Ezell, 75, Russellville, died Friday. Funeral: 2 p.m., Tuesday, at the Shinn Chapel. Burial: Rest Haven Memorial Park under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation: Monday, …

  • Edward Dennis Flakes

    EDWARD FLAKES, 88, of Sweet Home, Ark. died November 6, 2016. Survived by Viola Wright, Deven Walton, Davion Walton, four sisters, three brothers. Services will be held Monday, November 14, …

  • Nicky Dwain Goodwin

    Nicky Dwain Goodwin, age 52, a resident of Fayetteville, passed away November 11, 2016 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born October 4, 1964 in Okmulgee, Okla., …

  • Diane L. Graham

    Diane L. Graham, 75, of Mountain Home, Ark., passed away Nov. 11, 2016. Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. (870) 425-6978.

  • Kristie Kelley Griffin

    Kristie Kelley Griffin, 36, of Shreveport, La., died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016. Funeral service: 2 p.m., Monday, Green Grove Chapel, outside of Strong, with burial in Green Grove Cemetery. Visitation: …

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    Jane Hayden

    Jane Simmons Hayden, 86, of Searcy, Ark., went "home" on Nov. 11, 2016. Jane was born Nov. 4, 1930 in Tupelo, Ark., to the late Felix and Sallie Simmons. She …

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    Arthur Hodges

    ARTHUR "SKEET" HODGES, 98, peacefully passed away on Nov. 9, 2016. He was a retired chef having worked at such places as Granoff's, The Albert Pike Hotel, Tracks Inn, Briars, …

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    David Howell

    David Howell, 63, of Little Rock, died Wednesday Nov. 9, 2016 at home. He was born, Aug. 6, 1953 to the late James H. and Jo Ann Howell in Millington, …

  • Gary Johnson

    Gary Neil Johnson, 59, of Jonesboro passed away Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. A Memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Monday Nov. 14 at …

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    Hailey Cyell King

    Hailey Cyell King, age 18, passed away Nov. 7, 2016 in Fayetteville. She was born Nov. 17, 1997 in Ontario, Ore., the daughter of Thomas Edward King and Kathryn Jester …

  • Gary Glenn Kuykendall

    Gary Glenn Kuykendall 72, passed away Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. He is survived by the love of his life, Nancy, three children and their spouses, twelve grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. …

  • Verna Jeane Lambie

    VERNA JEANE LAMBIE of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away Nov. 10, 2016. Graveside service 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, Oak Grove Cemetery, Searcy. CORRECTED DATE FOR VISITATION: 5-7 p.m., …

  • Enola Maye Lee

    Enola Maye Lee, 102, of Huntsville, Ark., died Nov. 10, 2016. Widow of Harry Lee. Survivors: sister, Maxine Wallace of Andover, Kan.; grandchildren, Lea Ann Officer and Mark Calico, both …

  • George W. Leland

    George W. Leland, 85, of Newport departed this life Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will …

  • Carolyn Lucas

    CAROLYN LUCAS, 72, of Little Rock was born Dec. 9, 1943 in Nesbitt, Miss., and passed away Nov. 2, 2016 in Little Rock at Cottage Lane Nursing and Rehab. She …

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    Robert Emmett McBride Jr.

    Robert Emmett McBride Jr., 95, of Bella Vista, Ark. passed away Nov. 7, 2016. He was born in New Orleans, La., Feb. 9, 1921 to the late Robert and Rose …

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    Melba Irene McGriff

    Melba Irene McGriff, 85, of Springdale, passed from this life November 10, 2016 in Fayetteville, Ark. She was born November 24, 1930 in Owensville, Mo. to William and Mabel McGriff. …

  • Robert McWilliams

    Robert McWilliams, 65, passed away Friday. He was director of respiratory therapy of Stuttgart Memorial Hospital for over 20 years then worked at St. Vincent's Hospital as respiratory therapist supervisor. …

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    Arthur John Meade Jr.

    Arthur John Meade Jr. 94, of Conway, Ark., Formerly of St. Louis, Mo., passed away Friday, Nov. 4, 2016. Born June 15, 1922 in St. Louis, Mo., to Arthur John …

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    Dean Edward Miller

    DEAN "BUDDY" EDWARD MILLER, 59, of North Little Rock, passed away on Nov. 11, 2016. He was born March 31, 1957 in Little Rock to Edward and Shirley (Mouzy) Miller. …

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    Alice Orlicek Mitchell

    Alice Orlicek Mitchell, 104 of Hazen, Ark., died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 in Cabot, Ark. She was born March 27, 1912 in Hazen, Ark., she …

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    Belinda Kay Moore

    Belinda Kay Moore, 66, of Alexander passed away on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016. She was born March 1, 1950 in Pine Bluff to Elmer and Juanita Davis. Belinda taught for …

  • MSgt. Raymond E. Mosley, USAF(Ret.)

    MSGT. RAYMOND E. MOSLEY, USAF (RET.), 83, of Jacksonville, passed away on Nov. 11, 2016. He was born on July 7, 1933. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. …

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    Joseph Lee Murchison

    JOSEPH LEE MURCHISON, 50, of Little Rock, Ark., went to be with the Lord on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. Lee was born June 28, 1966 in Little Rock, Ark. He …

  • Ronald Theodore Pelley

    Ronald T. Pelley passed away on Nov. 10, 2016. He was born on Feb. 10, 1944, to Bertha Hancock Pelley and the late James Asa Pelley. Ron had a Master …

  • Peggy Louise Perry

    Peggy Louise Perry, 70, of Arkadelphia died Saturday. Memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at Second Baptist Church of Arkadelphia. Memorials to Second Baptist Church Building Fund. Final …

  • Carolyn Phillips

    Carolyn Phillips, 69 of Paris, Ark., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016 in Paris. A memorial service will be held at Phillips Lake on Shaver Road at 11 a.m. on …

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    Christina Reene Pierce

    CHRISTINA (CHRISSY) REENE GIPSON PIERCE, age 36, of Sherwood, Ark., passed away in Russellville on November 10, 2016 at her home. She was born on March 31, 1980 in Fort …

  • Anna Marie Pool

    In loving memory of Anna Marie Pool, age 51, left us and went home to the Lord on Nov. 11, 2016. She leaves behind one daughter, Jennifer Marie Clayton of …

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    Bernice Porter Quertermous

    BERNICE PORTER QUERTERMOUS, 96, of North Little Rock passed away Thursday, November 10, 2016. She was born September 3, 1920 to Ernest and Lena Thomas at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. She …

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    Janis D Railey

    JANIS D. RAILEY, 74, of Little Rock passed away on Nov. 11, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband Billy Kenneth Railey and daughter Dedra Lee Thomas. Left …

  • Lorene Sandlin

    Lorene Sandlin, 68, of Bentonville passed away November 11, 2016. Born July 20, 1948 in Sawyre, Okla. to John and Cleo Gayler. Employed by Wal-Mart, member of the Bentonville Church …

  • Don G Scott

    Don G. Scott, 68, of Dennard, passed away Nov. 9, 2016. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, children and other family. Funeral Services are Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 …

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    Julian "Jewlz" Shoptaw Sr.

    JULIAN "JEWLZ" SHOPTAW SR. 31 of Little Rock, passed away on Oct. 31, 2016. He was born on Feb. 27, 1985 to Randy and Angelita Shoptaw in Little Rock, Ark. …

  • Robert A. Sims

    Robert A. Sims, 89, of Wilmot, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016. Graveside services and burial are 10 a.m., Tuesday at the Wilmot Cemetery. Visitation will be 9:30-10 a.m., Tuesday at …

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    Billye Skyrme

    Billye J. Skyrme was born June 22, 1929 in Tuckerman, Ark., and passed away on Nov. 10, 2016 in Shreveport, La., after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. She is …

  • Mar-Jo Spence

    Marjorie Jo (Mar-Jo) VanDalsem Spence of Wynne passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. She was 92 years old. Mar-Jo was born at …

  • Brandon Thomas Stocks

    Brandon Thomas Stocks, 40, of Vilonia, passed away on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. Graveside services will be Tuesdy, Nov. 15, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Vilonia Cemetery with Brother Ken …

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    Robert Mark Story

    Robert Mark Story, 52, of Searcy passed away Thursday morning, Nov. 10, 2016 after his brief battle with cancer. Mark was born in Houston, Texas on Oct. 25, 1964 to …

  • Jerry Herbert Sumner

    JERRY SUMNER, 65, of Little Rock, died November 8, 2016. Survived by children; Loni Johnson (Stephen Easterday), Jerry Sumner Jr. (Stephanie), grandchildren; Emily Sullivan (Lee), Ashley Drysdale (Justin), Austin Johnson, …

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    Jeanette Tomlin

    Jeanette Tomlin, 62, Bella Vista, Ark., died Nov. 11, 2016 at her home. She was born Sept. 8, 1954 in Van Nuys, Calif., the daughter of Robert and Geraldine Johnson. …

  • Danny Lee Towles

    Danny Lee Towles, 76, of Bella Vista died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 in Bentonville. He was born February 5, 1940 in Parsons, Kan., to Earl and Nell Towles. Danny served …

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    Helen Bernice Waddle

    Helen Bernice Waddle, 88, of Ashdown (formerly of White Hall), passed away Friday, November 11, 2016, at Little River Nursing and Rehab in Ashdown. Mrs. Waddle was born January 19, …

  • Barbara J. Wilbanks

    Barbara J. Wilbanks, 85 of Batesville died Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. Graveside services will be Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016 at 2 p.m. at the Oaklawn Cemetery in Batesville. Arrangements by …

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    Eugene Williams

    Eugene (Gene) Williams of Cabot passed Nov. 11, 2016. He is survived by wife Louise; son, Andrew; daughter, Robin and two grandchildren. Visitation Monday 6-8 p.m. at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, …

  • John Thomas Williams

    John Thomas "J.T." Williams Jr., 96, passed away Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born Dec. 6, 1919 in Imboden to the late …

  • Deborah Anne Dunn Williamson

    DEBORAH ANNE DUNN WILLIAMSON, 62, passed away Friday, Nov. 11 at her home. Survivors are her husband, Paul Williamson. Graveside service will be Monday 2 p.m. at Lone Tree Cemetery …

  • Terrell Maurice Willliams

    TERRELL WILLIAMS, 28, of Little Rock died November 9, 2016. Survived by parents, Precious Miller, Terry Williams; siblings, Jonathan, Kashaun, Tiffany, Keyana, Jennifer, Tachelle Williams, Sheldon, Kirra Sharp. Services entrusted …

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    E. Burt Willoughby

    E. Burt Willoughby, 69, passed away on Nov. 10, 2016 in Bella Vista. He was born on May 15, 1947 to the late Harley "HB" and Mary Eathel (Loving) Willoughby …

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