Obituaries

Obituaries for September 15, 2016

  • Richard Lee "Dick" Bird

    Richard Lee "Dick" Bird, 81, of El Dorado, Ark. passed away on September 8, 2016, at Baptist Health in Little Rock. A Gathering will be held from 2–4 p.m., Saturday, …

  • Gearold F. "Jake" Boyd

    Gearold F. "Jake" Boyd, 96 of El Dorado, passed away on September 12, 2016. Survivors include his son, Ron Boyd (Kathy) of Alexander, Ark.; daughter, Judy Barksdale (Coy Lee) of …

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    Bobbye Ruth Byrd

    Bobbye Ruth Nisler Byrd, age 89, of Morrilton, passed away, Tuesday, September 13, 2016. She was born April 13, 1927 in Morrilton, a daughter of the late Robert Nisler and …

  • Geneva Byrd

    Geneva Lee Burton Akin Byrd, 91, of Monticello, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at the Woods Nursing and Rehab Facility in Monticello. She was born on February 11, 1925 …

  • Coty Eric Cameron

    Coty Eric Cameron, 31, of Scranton, Arkansas passed away on Monday, September 12, 2016. Rosary Service: 7:45 p.m. Thursday, September 15, 2016 at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco. Funeral …

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    Charles Coleman

    Charles Edward Coleman, 70, of Wrightsville, Arkansas, was promoted to rest on Friday, September 9. He was preceded in death by parents, Willie and Bernice Coleman; siblings, Estella Sparks and …

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    D'borai Lynn Cook

    D'borai Lynn Cook, 65, of Little Rock departed this life September 10, 2016. She was born in Malvern, Ark. to the late Jacob Robinson Jr. and Arthur Jean Westbrook on …

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    John William Crain

    John William Crain, 67, passed away in Springdale on September 13, 2016. He was born on June 1, 1949 in Springdale to Theron and Mildred Delozier Crain. Johnny was an …

  • Stephen Michael Crossno

    Stephen Michael Crossno, 54, of Arkadelphia died Wednesday. Memorial Service: 2 p.m. Saturday, at Welch Funeral Home in Arkadelphia. Memorials to Alcoholics Anonymous, 411 Sellers, Hot Springs, Ark. 71901. Final …

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    Ronald E Cunningham

    Ronald E. Cunningham, age 78 of Sherwood, passed away on September 10th, 2016 in Sherwood, AR. He was born on September 3rd, 1938 in Little Rock, AR; he was the …

  • Betty Jean Davis

    Betty Davis, 75, of St. Joe died Tuesday. Survivors: husband, Billy Davis, sons, Robert & James Jones, step-son, Grant Davis, six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, sister, Sue Kellums, brother, …

  • Luther Keith Dixon

    Luther Keith Dixon, 63, Heber Springs, passed away September 11, 2016. Born July 22, 1953. Son of late Luther and Nancy Dixon. Survivors: wife, Sharon Dixon, children, Emily Noelle Dixon, …

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    Tyler Chase Donaldson

    Tyler Chase Donaldson, 23, passed away September 10, 2016. Visitation will begin at 12 noon on Friday, Sept. 16, followed by the service at 1 p.m. at The Ark of …

  • William Edgar Dunn

    William E. Dunn, age 73, of Springdale went home to be with the Lord and loved ones who waited to greet him with open arms on Monday, September 12, 2016, …

  • Johanna Earle Farris Wade

    Johanna Earle Farris Wade, 59, of Cotter, Arkansas, passed away September 13, 2016. Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. 870-425-6978.

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    Becky Goetz

    Jymme Rebecca "Becky" Elslander Goetz passed away suddenly on September 14, 2016, at the age of 69. She was born March 9, 1947, in Memphis, Tenn., to James Morgan Elslander …

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    Karen Goner-Warren

    Karen Goner-Warren, 52, of North Little Rock, passed September 11. Survivors: children, Kylia Ibekaku, Mersadees Warren, and Antwon Warren; brother, William Goner Jr.; sisters, Alberta Williams (Leon), and Gail Crusterson …

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    Ketre'vian Dewayne Gordon

    Ketre'vian Dewayne Gordon, 18, of Little Rock, AR transitioned September 10, 2016. He is survived by his; daughter, La'ava Denise Gordon; fiancé, Cetiona Maxwell; mother, Fredecia Mhoon (Tarell Rice); father, …

  • Charles Graham

    Charles "Big Cat" Graham, 86, Lewisville, died September 9th, Funeral Friday, 1 p.m., R.L. Reed Chapel, Magnolia. Interment, Blackmon Cemetery, Stamps. Survivors, nine children, one sister, 43 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren. …

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    Talmadge Ray Haley

    Talmadge Ray Haley, 84, of Camden, Ark. joined his heavenly father on Monday, September 12, 2016. Talmadge was born to Royal Earl and Edna Griffis Haley on April 5, 1932 …

  • Shelby Jean Hardin

    Shelby Jean Hardin, 79, died September 11, 2016. Born on August 20, 1937. She is survived by three daughters, to brothers, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral Service will be …

  • Helen Heim

    Helen Heim, 87, of Hot Springs, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. A graveside service will be held at Forrest Hills Cemetery in Little Rock on Friday, September 16, …

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    Anna Claire Jackson

    Anna Claire Jackson, age 5, received her angel wings on Tuesday, Sept, 13th. She is survived by her parents, Nick and Detra Jackson, sisters, Bailee and Addison Jackson, grandparents, Teri …

  • Corey Earl Jackson

    Corey Jackson, age 42, of Searcy, (formerly of Augusta), passed away September 7, 2016. Visitation, Thursday, 5-7 p.m., Rhodes Chapel, Augusta. Funeral, Friday, 1 p.m., Holy Ghost Academy. Burial, New …

  • Alexis Marie Jones

    Graveside services for Infant Alexis Marie Jones will be 10 a.m. Friday, September 14, 2016 at Snell Cemetery in Emmet, Arkansas with Bro. Frank Henson officiating. Burial will follow. Arrangements …

  • Bobby Gene Jones

    Bobby Gene Jones of Beebe, Arkansas, age 60, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 12, 2016. Bobby was born to Noah Eugene Jones and Geneva Lee …

  • Larry Keith Jones

    Larry Keith Jones, 40, of Ward, Arkansas passed on September 14, 2016. He was born on August 21, 1976. Larry is survived by his sons, Bobby Lee Jones (Jessica) and …

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    Mary Nell Joseph

    Mary Nell "Snookie" Joseph of Searcy passed away unexpectedly September 13, 2016. She was born August 31, 1935 in Greenville, Mississippi to Bill and Manelle Shannon. She graduated from Central …

  • Mary Francis Keller

    Mrs. Mary Francis Keller, died Sunday September 11, 2016. She was born May 18th, 1930 in England, Ark. She was a homemaker and past member of Landmark Baptist Church. Survivors …

  • Dorothy Kerksieck

    Dorothy Kerksieck, 95, formerly of Stuttgart, died Tuesday. She was preceded in death by husband, Wayman Kerksieck, and daughters, Sara Lynn Kerksieck and Kati Smith. Survivors are daughter, Marty Kellar …

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    Wade Clinton Kreie

    Wade Clinton Kreie, 65, passed away Sunday, September 4 in his home in Little Rock, Ark. after a 9-year battle with Parkinson's Disease. Wade was born November 4, 1950 in …

  • Mary Walthall Lamkin

    Mary Walthall Lamkin, 78, of Chidester died September 13, 2016. She was born February 14, 1938 in Nevada County to Coy and Clara Belle Walthall. The family will have a …

  • Don E. Lawrence

    Don Lawrence, 81, of Alexander, Arkansas died September 12, 2016 at the VA Hospital in Little Rock. He served in the United States Marine Corp from 1956 until 1960. He …

  • Betty Lou Luper

    Betty Lou Luper, 67, died September 12, 2016. She was born May 13, 1949. She is survived by two children; Tiffany Luper and Frankie Don Luper, three sisters; June Mandleco, …

  • Martha Nell Wilkerson Martin

    Martha Nell Wilkerson Martin, age 90 of Tyro, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello, Ark. Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, September 16, …

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    Willie Mae McCollum

    Willie Mae Brockman "Queenie" McCollum entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 2:02 a.m. She being one of seven children was born to Anderson and Princess Austin …

  • Anna Kate McHenry

    Anna Kate McHenry (Katy) was born on November 30, 1968. She died on September 10, 2016 at UAMS, where she received excellent care. She is survived by her father, Robert …

  • Edwina Dunning Morrison

    Edwina Dunning Morrison, 90, of Little Rock, died Monday, September 12, 2016. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday, September 17, 2016 at the Wilmot Cemetery in Wilmot, Arkansas. Funeral arrangements …

  • Gary Franklin Morrow

    Gary Morrow, 66, of Harriet died Sunday. Gary was a veteran of the US Air Force. Survivors: dad, John Franklin Morrow, children, Bryan & Nathan Morrow, Kim Bentley, brother, Don …

  • Wilmar B Moss

    Wilmar B. Moss Jr., 88, Magnolia, died September 10th, Funeral Saturday, 11 a.m., Columbia District Auditorium, Magnolia. Interment, Old St. Matthew Cemetery, McNeil. Survivors, wife, Orean Moss, children, Dwight, Victor, …

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    Mary Nash

    Mary "Babelove" Nash, age 78. Sunrise: May 18, 1938 Sunset: September 11, 2016. Funeral service September 17, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Walnut Grove Family Ministries, 1000 "I" Street, Dixie …

  • Essie Mae Neal

    Essie Mae Neal, 95, of Newport departed this life Friday, September 9, 2016. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Greater Morning Start Baptist Church. Burial …

  • Frederick John Notz

    Frederick John Notz, age 73, of Centerton, died September 12, 2016, at his home. He was born in Chicago, Ill., on January 26, 1943, to the late Charles and Irene …

  • Elizabeth Christine Pattan

    Elizabeth Christine Patton 54, of Vilonia, Arkansas passed away Saturday, September 10, 2016. She was born Wednesday, September 27, 1961 to the late Edward Lawrence Spencer Sr. and Joanne Marie …

  • Lehmin Augusta Perry

    Lehmin Perry, 90, of Conway died Sept. 6. Survivors, wife, Hazel Perry; three sons; one daughter; one sister; 18 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Visitation, Friday, 6-8 p.m. …

  • Janice Marie Ponder

    Janice Marie Eoff Ponder, 65, of Huntsville, died September 12, 2016. Widow of Jimmie T. Ponder. Survivors: son, Jeffery (Julie) Ponder of Lowell; sisters, Anice Bunch and Diana Griggs of …

  • Hattie Reed

    Hattie West Conner Reed, 82, of Pine Bluff, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016. Funeral services will be Saturday, 2 p.m. at Fuller Hale South Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be …

  • Fred Roe

    Fred Roe, 61, of Cabot, Arkansas, born November 25, 1954, at Searcy, Arkansas to James and Lillie (Rowell) Roe, passed away Monday, September 12, 2016. He enjoyed hunting and fishing …

  • Wayne Roediger

    Wayne Roediger, age 91, died Sunday. Survivors include, his wife, Lilah Roediger, five sons, six daughters, eleven grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home, …

  • Juanita Stephenson Rowland

    Juanita Stephenson Rowland, 94, of Dumas, died September 13, 2016. Funeral held 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016 at First United Methodist Church with Dr. Tandy Hanson officiating, burial: Tyro …

  • John Rudnik

    John Rudnik, 29, of Mountain Home, passed away September 13, 2016. Survivors: parents: Vern C. and Mary Jo Rudnik; his twin brother: Joey Rudnik, uncle: Domenick Papa, grandmother: Elaine Rudnik. …

  • Sidney A. Sammons

    Sidney A. Sammons, 82, of Bastrop, Louisiana, died Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at his residence. Graveside funeral services are 3 p.m., Thursday, September 15, 2016 in the Hamburg Cemetery. Funeral …

  • Jerel Dee Seay

    Jerel Dee Seay, 76, of Conway, Arkansas died September 13, 2016. Born December 21, 1930 to Bruce and Lillie Seay. Survived by wife, sons, brother, sisters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Visitation: …

  • Cleo Simmons

    Cleo "Mickey" Simmons, 91, of Russellville, died Tuesday. Funeral: 9 a.m., Saturday at the First Baptist Church Russellville. Burial: 2 p.m. Oak Grove Cemetery near Austin, under the direction of …

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    Eva Singeltary

    On September 8, Eva Price Singletary took one last step on life's brief journey. A journey filled with joy, laughter, fun, family, friends, sickness, sorrow, hurt, suffering and all the …

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    Linda Kay Warford Sisemore

    Linda Kay Warford Sisemore, age 63, of Elkins passed away Tuesday September 13, 2016. She was born January 25, 1953 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to Hozie James and Grace Hulsizer Warford. …

  • Patricia Lynn Smith

    Patricia Lynn Smith, 76, of Tumbling Shoals died Tuesday. Survivors: husband, Austin Dean Smith; son, Leslie Smith; daughter, Cheryl Lewis; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. There will be a private memorial …

  • Felicia Marie Spears

    Felicia Marie Spears, 38, of Springdale was unexpectedly taken from her family and friends on September 3, 2016. She leaves behind three children, Mya Doss of Fayetteville, Korbyn and Kalil …

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    Florene Stacks

    Florene Stacks, 98, of Sherwood went to be with the Lord September 12, 2016. Born August 28, 1918 to Charles and Mary Edwards, she was preceded in death by her …

  • Harry Lewis Sweet

    Harry Lewis Sweet, 77, of Springdale, passed from this life at his home in Springdale on September 10, 2016. He was born June 9, 1939 in Anaheim, California to Charles …

  • Juanita Marie Sweetin

    Juanita Marie Sweetin, age 90, went to be with the Lord September 10, 2016. Services will be Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 10 a.m. at Heber Springs Funeral Home. A …

  • Dennis C. Teas, Jr.

    Dennis C. Teas Jr., 67, of Mayflower, died on, September 12, 2016. A memorial service will be held at the family home, 707 Hwy. 365 South, Mayflower on Saturday, September …

  • Helen Jane Thompson

    Helen Jane Thompson, Russellville, died Tuesday, September 13, 2016. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Saturday, September 17, 2016, at the Pilgrim's Rest Missionary Baptist Church, with burial in Reed Cemetery, …

  • Luther James Tyson

    Luther Tyson, age 88, of Augusta, passed away September 7, 2016. Visitation, Friday 4-6 p.m., Rhodes Chapel, Augusta. Funeral Service, Saturday, 1 p.m., New Holly Grove Church, Augusta. Burial, New …

  • Larry J. Vaughn

    Larry Vaughn, 67, of Nashville, Ark, passed on September 9. Services were held Wednesday, September 14, 2016 in Nashville. Preceded: parents, George and Emma Vaughn, sisters, Shellie and Sherry. Survivors: …

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    Richard "Dick" Charles Werkheiser

    Richard Charles Werkheiser, 82, passed away September 12, 2016 at Northwest Hospital, Bentonville, Ark. "Dick" was born November 18, 1933 in Freemansburg, Pennsylvania, to his parents Charles Elmer and Marguerite …

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    Arlis CB Whitlock

    Arlis C.B. Whitlock, a true "rough and ready cowboy" full of fun-filled escapades with many of his lifelong friendships, died on September 11, 2016, in Fort Smith, Ark. Born in …

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    Billy Bob Williams

    Billy Bob Williams, 83, of Fort Smith passed from this life September 11, 2016 in Fort Smith. He was active in the Navy from 1951 to 1955 based in Pensacola …

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    Letha M. Williams

    Letha M. Williams of Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of Little Rock, departed this life on September 2. She was preceded in death by her parents, Percy and Mamie Wilson Williams; brothers: …

  • Freddie Eugene Wilson

    Mr. Freddie Eugene Wilson, 63, of Carthage, Ark. passed Thursday, September 8, 2016. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Thursday, September 15, 2016 at First Baptist Church in Carthage, Ark. …

  • Francis L. Yohe

    Francis L. Yohe, age 82, went to his heavenly home September 11, 2016. A visitation will be held in his memory on September 15, 2016 at Heber Springs Funeral Home …

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    Jimmy Ray Young

    Jimmy Ray Young, 86, of Little Rock, died on September 12, 2016. He was born May 6, 1930 to Homer Glen and Linnie Bryles Young in Little Rock, Arkansas. He …

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    Elsie Zeigler-Cobb

    Elsie Mae Wilkerson Zeigler-Cobb, 72, was born in Linn, Miss. on September 20th, she passed away peacefully on September 11, 2016. She will be missed by her children, Laura Skaggs, …

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