Obituaries

Obituaries for October 19, 2016

  • Bobby J. Akers

    Bobby J. Akers was born on December 23, 1934 in Summertown, Tennessee and became one of God's most prized angels in Texarkana on October 16, 2016. Services will be Thursday …

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    Doris M. Alexander

    Doris M. Alexander, age 83, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, passed away Friday, October 14, 2016. She was born February 25, 1933 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph S. …

  • Josephine Mae Allen

    Josephine Mae Allen, 82, passed away on October 18, 2016, in Bentonville. She was born on August 14, 1934 in Rogers, Arkansas to the late Joseph William and Rose Ellen …

  • Sue Ellen Allen

    Sue Ellen Allen, 66, Smackover passed away October 15, 2016. Born October 25, 1949. Funeral services, October 22, 2016, 11 a.m., Snow Hill Baptist Church with interment at Hicks Cemetery. …

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    O'Neal Bailey

    O'Neal Bailey, 88, of North Little Rock passed away October 17, 2016. He was born in Griffithsville, Ark. to parents Birt and Rena Bailey. He is preceded in death by …

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    Otis D. Bailey

    Otis D. Bailey, 94, passed from this life into the arms of his Savior on October 13, 2016. Mr. Bailey was born October 9, 1922, to Joe W. Bailey and …

  • Terence Allen Betts Jr.

    Terence Allen Betts Jr., infant, of Little Rock departed this life October 15, 2016. He leaves to cherish his memory; father, Terence Allen Betts Sr.; mother, Whitney Womack; a host …

  • Sylvia Anthony Bevill

    Sylvia Anthony Bevill, 78, of Bearden, died Monday. She is survived by her husband, three children, six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, one sister, one brother-in-law. Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. …

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    Margie L. Brann-Mopkins

    Margie L. Brann-Mopkins, 58, Conway, departed this life on October 14. Survivors: children, Richard Foster Jr., Ebony Foster, Dewanda Sims, Candice Mopkins; Five siblings, host of grandchildren. Memorial services 11 …

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    Mary Juanita Bryant

    Mary Juanita Bryant, 79, of Little Rock departed this life on Saturday, October 15, 2016. She is survived by sisters, Dorothy "Zannie" Bryels, Banky Hendrix; brothers, Hubert Bryant and Philip …

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    Velma DarLene Burkett

    VELMA "DARLENE" BURKETT of Little Rock, Ark., on Sept. 28, 2016. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, 12 noon, at Liberty Hill Missionary Baptist Church, …

  • Robert Ray Burn

    Robert Ray Burn, 80, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed October 15, 2016. He was born in Spearfish, South Dakota March 30, 1936 to the late Merle R. and Veronica …

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    Kimberly Katrice Coley-Taylor

    Kimberly Katrice Coley-Taylor, 54, of Little Rock, Ark., transitioned October 15, 2016. She was preceded in death by, grandmother, Eliza Taylor; father, Lawrence Coley; brother, Charles Davis Jr.; special friend, …

  • Charles Edward Cossey

    Charles Edward Cossey, age 76, of Augusta, passed away Sunday. Survivors: wife, Suann Cossey; daughter, Patti McGill; sister, Dorothy Peterson; grandchildren, Charles Edward Wesley McGill, Sydney Ann McGill. Visitation is …

  • Christofor Davis

    Christofor Davis, son of Chaise Riley Davis and Sabrina Sharnae Rankin, was born and died on October 16, 2016. Survivors: parents; brothers, Christian Riley Dwaine Rankin and Colson Kemp Osborn …

  • Gussie Wanda Dillin

    Gussie Wanda (nee Martin) Dillin, 92, of Jasper, Texas, passed away October 16, 2016. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m., Thursday, October 20, at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home at Jonesboro. Graveside …

  • Joe Dixon

    Joe Dixon, 78, of Arkadelphia, died Monday. Services at 2 p.m. on Friday at Second Baptist Church in Arkadelphia. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Welch Funeral Home. Interment …

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    William Doerhoff

    In loving memory of William Christian Doerhoff, Born May 18, 1996 and passed to the Heavens on October 14, 2016. He is survived and loved by his parents, Shannon and …

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    Dilcie Donald

    Dilcie Donald, 88, Little Rock was escorted to her heavenly home by angels on October 11, 2016. She retired from the V.A. Hospital. Loving memories left to children: Loretta Donald …

  • Christopher G. Edgmon

    Christopher Garret Edgmon, 40, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016. Visitation will be 6–8 p.m., Thursday, October 20, 2016 at the Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service 2 p.m., Friday, …

  • Sharron Engles

    Sharron Engles, 57, died October 17. No memorial service is planned at this time. Arrangements by Eddie's Family Funeral Home in Melbourne. Survivors: Terry Engles (husband), Amanda Jaco (daughter), Jason …

  • Gary Fletcher

    Gary Fletcher, 68, of Diamondhead passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016. A gathering of friends and family to celebrate the life of Gary, will be held Friday, October 21 at …

  • Joe Robert Flowers

    Joe Robert Flowers, 60, of Searcy passed away on October 15, 2016. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home. Funeral Services in the Funeral Home Chapel …

  • Sarah Wallace Fox

    Sarah Wallace Fox, 86, of Clarendon died Tuesday. Survivors; son, Keith Fox, daughters; Kathy (Henry) Stewart, Vicki Hartsell, Phyllis (Jerry) Hayes, Sherry (Steve) London, sister; Brenda (George) Tripp. Visitation, 1–2 …

  • Benton Leo Frost

    Benton Leo Frost, 95, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016. He was born August 7, 1921 to VanDyke Frost and Mary Ann Derrick Frost in Centerville, …

  • Johnny Farriel Golden

    Mr. Johnny Farriel Golden, 83, of Crossett, Ark. died Sunday, October 16, 2016 at Stonegate Villa Health and Rehabilitation in Crossett. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at …

  • Mary Gossage

    Mary Lee Wasson Gossage, 69, of Pine Bluff, passed away Monday, October 17, 2016. Graveside services will be Friday, 12 noon at Flat Bayou Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from …

  • Michael Anthony Haggerty

    Michael Anthony Haggerty, 41, U.S. Navy Veteran, died October 15, 2016. Son of the late C.M. and Patricia Phillips Haggerty Altom. Survivors: son, Jacob Haggerty, mother and step-father, Patricia and …

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    Everett Edsel Harber

    Everett Edsel Harber, 88, of Blytheville, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016 at his home. Edsel was born in Blytheville to Everett and Leona (Sims) Harber. He was an attorney …

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    Nathan John Hartzell

    Nathan John Hartzell, age 57, of Little Rock went to be with the Lord on October 16, 2016 after bravely fighting a two-year battle with Cancer. He was born in …

  • Carl Hewgley

    Carl Hewgley, 93, of Conway, Arkansas died October 5, 2016. He was born January 13, 1923. Visitation: 3-5 p.m., Sunday, October 23, 2016, Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market St., …

  • Russell Glenn Hurst

    Russell Glenn Hurst, age 50, of Curtis, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016 in Prescott. He was born April 20, 1966 to Clarence and Myrtle Hunter Hurst. He was a …

  • Margarette Lavern Krisell Jackson

    Margarette Lavern Krisell Jackson, 96, widow of R.L. Jackson, passed away Monday. Survivors are children, the Rev. Robbie Jackson (Laura) of Clarksville, Ark., and Janice Ray (Thornton) of El Dorado, …

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    Lynda M. Jennings

    Lynda M. Jennings, age 63, of Little Rock, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on October 17, 2016. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Pauline …

  • Judy Lynn Johnson

    Judy Johnson, 49, of Little Rock died October 16, 2016. Survived by daughter, Chaquara Watkins, four brothers, three sisters and a host of other family and friends. Services entrusted to …

  • Willis David Jones

    Willis David Jones, age 92, of the Lacey Community in Drew County, passed away Monday, October 17, 2016 at his home. He was born March 2, 1924 in Drew County, …

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    John Walter Keller Jr.

    On October 12, 2016, John Walter Keller Jr. said good-bye to his family on earth and joined his beloved Ginny in heaven after nearly 94 years of a remarkable life. …

  • John "Bud" Kitchens

    John "Bud" Edward Kitchens, 73, of Donaldson passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 19 from 12-1 p.m. at Regency, Malvern. Service will be Wednesday, …

  • Lamar Knight

    Lamar Knight, 59, of White Hall died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Dark Corner Cemetery with Bro. Jim Smith officiating. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Griffin …

  • Billy Fred Lawhon

    Billy Fred Lawhon, 75, of Hensley, Arkansas (Saline County) died Sunday. Survivors: wife, Patricia Lawhon; sons, Randy (Karen) Lawhon, Phillip (Lilly) Lawhon, Steve Jarrell; daughter, Lesa Jarrell; sister, Pat Warner; …

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    Ronald Leroy Loveless

    Ronald Leroy Loveless, 73, of Rogers, Arkansas went home to the arms of the Lord on October 17, 2016. He was born October 6, 1943, in Hiwasse, Arkansas to Angie …

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    Ethel May Lowder

    Ethel May Lowder, 96, of Little Rock died Tuesday, October 18, 2016. She was born September 18, 1920 in Buckville, Arkansas to Toudy and Alice Hicks. She is survived by …

  • Helen Orlene McArthur

    Helen Orlene McArthur, age 99, passed away October 15, 2016. Funeral services 10:30 a.m., October 19, 2016 at Free Will Baptist Church, Bristow, Oklahoma. Donations may be made to Circle …

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    James Edward Mitchell

    James Edward Mitchell, 74, of Vassalboro, Maine, died on September 9, 2016. Jim was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, to William Starr and Virginia Rollwage Grobmyer Mitchell. He was predeceased …

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    Sister Josita Nahlen

    Sister Josita Nahlen, age 99, died October 16, 2016. The family of Joseph and Christine Rumker Nahlen welcomed their daughter, Christine Catherine, into their family July 29, 1917, in Conway, …

  • William "Bill" O'Bryant

    William "Bill" O'Bryant, 78, died October 7. No memorial service is planned at this time. Arrangements by Eddie's Family Funeral Home in Melbourne.

  • Clarence Robert Paulk

    Clarence Robert "Bob" Paulk, "Pokey", age 81, died on Sunday, October 16, 2016. He was born on January 6, 1935, in Sutter, California, to Clarence and Reba Boster Paulk. He …

  • Drothy W Pearson

    Dorothy Pearson died October 17. Preceded death by her parents William and Emma Wood; her husband Jim; her son; two brothers; and an infant sister. Survived by two daughters, Donna, …

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    Michael Edward Perkins

    Pastor MICHAEL EDWARD PERKINS. Visitation: Friday, 11-3 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary, LR. Family Hour: 6-7. Musical 7-10 p.m. both at New Hope Baptist Church, LR. Homegoing Celebration: Saturday 11 am …

  • Pauline "Polly" Pollock

    Pauline "Polly" Pollock, 82, died Sunday. She was born October 9, 1934 in Fallsville, Arkansas to Arthur and Lovie Hoskins Sutherlan. She is survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. …

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    Letha Ellen Rieff

    Letha Ellen Rieff, daughter of Willie Parks and Ethel Ivy (Davidson) Rosebeary, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016 in Broken Arrow. She was born February 3, 1930 in West Fork, …

  • Howard D. Sanders

    Howard D. Sanders, 80, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away October 17, 2016. Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. 870-425-6978.

  • Rebecca Lynne Shireman

    Rebecca Shireman, passed away October 15, 2016. Preceded in death by her grandparents. Survivors: parents, Alan & Beverly Roy; siblings, Wade, Cody, Terry, Amy & Ashley Roy and other loving …

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    Deloris "Jeanie" Stracner

    Deloris "Jeanie" Stracner, age 73, of Solgohachia, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016. She was born January 6, 1943 in Solgohachia, the oldest daughter of the late Irvin Marvin …

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    Robert Herman Streit

    Robert H. Streit, 81 of Springdale died Monday, October 17, 2016 in Fayetteville. He was born June 2, 1935 in Tipton, Kansas the son of John Streit and Mary Becker. …

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    Laura Kaye Strope

    Laura "Lala" Kaye Strope, age 57, of Greenbrier, (April 15, 1959-October 13, 2016) was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Lala made it her life's mission to …

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    Rita Lynette Clark Swaffar

    Rita Lynette Clark Swaffar passed away peacefully on October 15, 2016 after a long and valiant struggle with ill health. Rita was born in rural Faulkner County on May 14, …

  • Peter Murphy Taber Sr.

    Peter Murphy Taber Sr., 62, of Fayetteville, died Sunday, October 16, 2016. He was born March 8, 1954 in Highland, Illinois to Clinton Kelley and Rosemary Joan Murphy Taber. Peter …

  • Truth Rae'Mello Kalize Turner

    Truth Rae'Mello Kalize Turner, 18 months, of Eudora passed away, Thursday October 13, 2016 at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock. She was born April 3, 2015 to Trentin Turner …

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    Linda Veasley

    Linda Veasley, 77, of Little Rock, passed on October 16, 2016. She leaves to cherish her memory children: James F. (Pauline) Morris, Kenny Ray (Willie Faye) Veasley, John Veasley, Robert …

  • Billie J. Vizzier

    Mrs.Billie Jean Vizzier of Gillett died Monday, Oct. 17, 2016. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at Gillett Methodist church. Visitation will be at the church …

  • Jim "Shiner" Webb

    Jim "Shiner" Webb, 73, of Judsonia, formerly of Newport, departed this life Tuesday, October 18, 2016. Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Dillinger Funeral Home …

  • Karen Sherrill Williams

    Karen Sherrill Williams, 53, died October 17, 2016. Funeral service: Thursday, October 20 at 2 p.m. at Calico Rock Funeral Chapel. Burial: Flat Rock Cemetery under the direction of Eddie's …

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    Veronica Womack Willis

    Veronica Womack Willis, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Parkway Manor in Marion, Ill.. She was born September 20, 1923, in Silvis, Illinois, the daughter of …

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    James Edward Wilson

    James Edward Wilson, age 86, a resident of Avoca, Arkansas, passed away October 17, 2106 surrounded by his family at Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville. He was born February 11, …

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    Dennis D. Wohlford

    Dennis D. Wohlford, 58 of Rogers, Ark. passed away Monday, October 17, 2016 in Bentonville, Ark. at Circle of Life Hospice Legacy Village. He was born November 10, 1957 in …

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    Mary Shandy Wooten

    Mary Shandy Wooten, 93, of White Hall, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016. She was born October 5, 1923 in Dumas, daughter of Bain Shandy and Emma Eddington Shandy. Mrs. …

  • John Yarberry

    John Wayne Yarberry, 69, of Little Rock passed away Sunday, October 9, 2016. He was born July 9, 1947 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Albert Wayne and Virna Berniece Rodgers …

  • Geneva Zook

    Geneva Clark Zook, 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 17, 2016. Geneva is survived by a son, Gary and Judy Gipson of Benton; a daughter, …

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