Obituaries

Obituaries for December 10, 2017

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    Lila Marie Anderson

    Lila Marie Anderson, age 95, of Rogers, Ark., passed away Dec. 6, 2017, in Rogers. Marie was born in Mason County, Texas on April 26, 1922, to Robert and Lila …

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    Diann Bates

    Diann Bates, 70, of Mayflower, Ark., passed away on Friday, Dec. 8, 2017. Born June 16, 1947, to the late Clifton and Frances Brown, Diann was faithfully devoted to her …

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    James A. Belcher

    JAMES A. BELCHER, 69, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life Dec. 3, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents: George and Mattie Belcher. He leaves to cherish …

  • Lou Ella Berkhart

    Lou Ella Burkhart, 77, of Prattsville, died Friday, Dec. 8, 2017. Funeral service: 3 p.m., Tuesday in the Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Flat Creek Cemetery. Visitation: 2-3 …

  • Kace James Bradberry

    Kace James Bradberry, infant son of Kacey Bradberry was loved and lost Monday, Dec. 4, 2017 at Bentonville. He was born Oct. 12, 2017, at Rogers. Kace is survived by: …

  • Roger Charles Buck

    Roger Charles Buck age 78, of Delight, died Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017. Services will be 10 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 10 at Bowen Community Church near Delight with Dwight Finney officiating. …

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    Joyce Dean Clapper

    Joyce Dean Clapper returned to her Heavenly Father Nov. 19, 2017, at the age of 78 at Montereau Retirement Community in Tulsa, Okla. Joyce was born May 4, 1939, in …

  • Charles D. "Chuck" Clark

    Charles D. "Chuck" Clark, 81, of Redfield, Ark., died Friday. Survivors: wife Judy Clark of Redfield; son, Charles David Clark II of California; daughters, Mitzi Meyers of Missouri and Robin …

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    David Glenn Collins

    David Glenn Collins, 65, of Springdale, died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. He was born July 16, 1952, In Fullerton, Calif., to Donald Glenn and Barbara Evelyn Johnston Collins. David worked …

  • Georgianna Corbitt

    Georgianna Corbitt, 84, of Cordova, Tenn., died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. She was born Sept. 27, 1933, in Stillwater, Okla., the daughter of the late Robert Stallman and Alta Watson …

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    David Michael Covey

    DAVID MICHAEL COVEY, 68, of Sherwood, passed away Dec. 2, 2017. He was born March 8, 1949, in Newport, Ark., to the late Lloyd and Francis Buford Covey. David served …

  • Lillian Santine Cox

    Lillian Santine Cox, 93, of Tillar, Ark., passed away Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017. Lillian was born in Lake Village, Ark., on May 11, 1924 to the late S.D. and Cecilia …

  • Eva Craig

    EVA CRAIG, 83, Little Rock, formerly of Sparkman, passed Nov. 29, 2017. Survivors: daughters: Eva Burks, Morrice McKenzie, Archie Craig. Funeral service was held Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Sparkman. …

  • James F. Cross

    James F. Cross was born Dec. 23, 1932 in Pine Bluff, Ark., to parents, James H. Cross and Lou Verion E. Cross. He graduated from Pine Bluff High School in …

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    Mariah Cunningham

    MARIAH CUNNINGHAM, 24, of Little Rock, was found cradled in our Heavenly Father's arms on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, at her home. She attended Hall High School and went on …

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    Janet L. Dedmon

    JANET L. DEDMON, 58, of Little Rock, departed this life Dec. 6. She is preceded in death by her mother Lorene Reed Dedmon, sister Monica Dedmon Bell and brother Clemmiet …

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    Dr. William Deneke

    Dr. William Deneke, 70, of Pine Bluff, died Friday, Dec. 8, 2017. He was born April 5, 1947, in Memphis, Tenn., son of Dr. and Mrs. Milton Deneke. Dr. Deneke …

  • James Austin Eubanks

    James Austin Eubanks, 63, of Morrilton, born to the late Elijah & Sue Eubanks, passed Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017. Survivors include: wife Rolanda, daughter Kimberly, three brothers, four sisters, and …

  • Thumbnail of A'Laylaih Fisher

    A'Laylaih Fisher

    MISS A'LAYLAIH FISHER, five, of Little Rock, transitioned into eternity nestled in her mother's arms on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. She loved reading; going to school; playing with her little …

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    Elijah Fisher

    MASTER ELIJAH FISHER, 4, of Little Rock became a brave little soldier in God's Angel Army on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, along with his mother and sister. He loved baking …

  • Thumbnail of Denise Fox

    Denise Fox

    DENISE FOX, 58, of Little Rock, died Dec. 5, 2017. She is survived by her husband, David; son, Allen; grandson, Andrew; mother and step-father, Carol and Bill Adams; sister and …

  • James Donald "Don" Garnett

    James Donald "Don" Garnett, 85, of Bryant, passed away Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, in the chapel of Roller-Ballard …

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    Edfred M. Gaskill Sr.

    Edfred M. Gaskill Sr., 77, of Morehead City, passed away Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 at his home. His funeral service will be held Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017 at 11 a.m. …

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    Wayne Gass

    Wayne Gass departed this life on Dec. 7, 2017, at the age of 77 years old. Wayne was born July 25, 1939 in Harrison, Ark., to Coy and Tressa Gass. …

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    Gary Wayne Gibson

    Gary Wayne Gibson, 72 of Benton, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017 at Saline Memorial Hospice in Bryant, Ark., after a lengthy illness. He was born April 15, 1945 …

  • Terry W. Gray

    Terry W. Gray, 75, died Dec, 8, 2017. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends at the funeral home 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, …

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    Barbara Ann Greene

    Barbara Ann Greene, 79, of Alexander, Ark., went to be with the lord Nov. 21, 2017 at Alcoa Pines Rehabilitation Center, Bryant, Ark. Barbara was born June 24, 1938 to …

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    Robert Hall

    Robert H. Hall, age 83, of Colcord, Okla., passed away Friday Dec. 8, 2017 in Fayetteville. He was born Sept. 22, 1934 in Bartlesville, Okla., to James Michael and Helen …

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    Robert "Eddie" Harris

    ROBERT "EDDIE" HARRIS Jr., 65, went to meet his Lord on Friday, Dec. 8, 2017. Eddie was born in Forrest City, Ark., and spent many years as a Tankerman on …

  • George P. Harris III

    George P. "Pete" Harris III, 77 of Star City died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m., Monday at Drake Cemetery with Bro. Allen Hagood officiating. Visitation is 6-8 p.m., Sunday …

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    William "Bill" Hays

    William "Bill" Hays, beloved husband and father, departed this life to be with his Lord on Nov. 29, 2017, in Ft. Worth, Texas. He was born Aug. 21, 1934, to …

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    Delores King Hicks

    DELORES KING-HICKS went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 5, 2017. A celebration of her life will be held on Dec. 28, 2017 at Lewis Funeral Home, San …

  • Jeanette Hill

    Mrs. Jeanette Hill, age 69, of Rogers, Ark., passed away Monday, Dec. 4, 2017. She was born March 28, 1948. Jeanette loved her Lord and her friends at Sunny Side …

  • Josie Myson Irvin

    BABY JOSIE MYSON IRVIN blessed this world and departed Dec. 3. He leaves cherished moments with his mother Jamie Irvin. Service was Friday. Service was entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 …

  • Mary Jane Jackson

    Mary Jane Eaton Jackson, 88, of Judsonia, died Friday, Dec. 8, 2017. Visitation will be on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, at the Thompson-Wilson McCrory Funeral Home Chapel from 12:30-1:30 p.m. …

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    Jesse Columbus James

    Jesse Columbus James, 84, of Scott, Ark., passed away Dec. 7, 2017. He was born Sept. 4, 1933, in Scott, to Ellis M. and Zella James. He was preceded in …

  • Mildred Allene Jones

    Mildred Allene Jones, 89, passed away on Dec. 8, 2017 in Gravette. She was born on March 23, 1928 to the late Edward A. Stidham and Florence L. Stidham in …

  • Joyce "Mary" Lawson

    Joyce "Mary" Lawson, 89, of Rogers, passed away Dec. 9, 2017. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, at Burkshed Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. …

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    Jane Elizabeth Lescalleet

    JANE ELIZABETH LESCALLEET, 68, of Maumelle, passed away Dec. 6, 2017. Born Feb. 2, 1949, in Holyoke, Mass., to the late Arthur and Sophie Wilkinson. She was also preceded in …

  • George Gray Major Jr.

    GEORGE GRAY MAJOR JR., of Little Rock, Ark., passed away on Wednesday Dec. 6, 2017, at the age of 74. George was born to parents George Gray Major Sr. and …

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    Paul William Mascho Jr.

    Paul William "Bill" Mascho Jr., 59, of Hot Springs passed away Sept. 28, 2017. Bill was born in Hot Springs to Paul and Julia Mascho. After graduating from Parkview High …

  • Imajean McCarroll

    Imajean McCarroll, 90, of White Hall, died Saturday. Survivors: husband, Thomas McCarroll; son, Thomas McCarroll (Jeannie); daughter, Elizabeth Duncan (Eddie); two grandsons and three great-grandsons. Services: 2 p.m., Monday, in …

  • James Thomas McClain Jr.

    JAMES THOMAS MCCLAIN JR., born Aug. 7, 1953, passed from this life Dec. 5, 2017. A service celebrating James' life will be held on Monday, Dec, 11, 2017, at 1:30 …

  • Beverly Guthrie McIntire

    Mrs. Beverly Jean Guthrie McIntire, age 75, wife of Arvel W. "Mac" McIntire of 524 Savanna Plains Dr., Spartanburg, S.C., passed away Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017 at Regional Hospice Home. …

  • Mary Alice Mcgee

    MARY ALICE MCGEE of North Little Rock, was born in Willis Point, Texas, on June 23, 1949, and passed away on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. She is survived by her …

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    Nina Meachum

    NINA MEACHUM, 87 of Maumelle, formerly of Conway, peacefully left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017. Nina was born in St Louis, Mo., …

  • James Alton Miller

    James Alton Miller, 74, of Des Arc died Thursday. Survivors include his wife, Brenda; one son, Christopher Espinosa; two daughters, Jeanette Simpson, Nicole Fisher; 10 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, one sister. …

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    Jon Aaron Mills

    JON AARON MILLS, 40, passed away unexpectedly in Sherwood, Ark., on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. Aaron is survived by his mother Kathleen Meyer and her husband Richard Meyer of Sherwood; …

  • Thumbnail of Alejandro (Alex) Franco Montez

    Alejandro (Alex) Franco Montez

    ALEJANDRO (ALEX) FRANCO MONTEZ passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday morning, Nov. 22, 2017, at the age of 90. He is survived by his six children, Alex Montez …

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    Mary Lena Montgomery

    Mary Lena Montgomery 83, of Woodson, Ark., departed this life on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. Services held on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, 11 a.m., at First Baptist Church, Woodson, AR. …

  • Joseph Allen Nash Jr.

    MR. JOSEPH ALLEN NASH JR., 63 of Little Rock died Dec. 5. He leaves to cherish his memory wife Delois Nash; son Allen Nash; brother William Nash; sisters Delois Davis …

  • Thumbnail of Billy Charles Nelson

    Billy Charles Nelson

    Billy Charles Nelson, 65, of Bentonville, passed away Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at his home. He was born May 19, 1952, in Fayetteville, Ark., to Lloyd and Kate White Nelson. …

  • Thumbnail of Franklin R. Newton

    Franklin R. Newton

    FRANKLIN R. NEWTON, 85, of Little Rock departed this life on Dec. 8, 2017. Frank was born, raised, and educated in Louisiana. He was a former high school teacher. He …

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    Willard Noble

    Willard Noble, 84, of Hamburg, died Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at Audrey's Special Home in Hamburg. Mr. Noble was a native and life long resident of Hamburg, a graduate of …

  • Thumbnail of Earl Dwight Noble Jr.

    Earl Dwight Noble Jr.

    EARL DWIGHT NOBLE JR. 89, died Dec. 8, 2017 at home with family and friends. He was born in Jacksonville, Ark., Sept. 13, 1928, the son of Earl Dwight Noble …

  • Thumbnail of Margaret Osborne

    Margaret Osborne

    MARGARET OSBORNE, funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 11, at Emmanuel Baptist Church 3323 West 12th Street, Little Rock, Ark., Pastor Al B. Morgan, Officiant, Pastor Wendell Griffen, …

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    Michael Francis Petty

    Michael Francis Petty was born in Bowling Green, Ky., to Harlan and Frances Petty on April 13, 1949. He died at his home in Searcy, Ark., on Dec. 7, 2017 …

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    Shirley Pickle

    Shirley Pickle, age 80, of Atkins, died Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, at Stella Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born Nov. 14, 1937, in Atkins to Roy and Grace (Martin) …

  • Marilyn Ann Pitts

    Marilyn Ann Pitts, 66, of Wesley, died Dec. 8, 2017. Survivors: husband, Bobby; children, Josh Pitts, LuAnn (Todd) Lyne, Sarah Glenn and Lisa (Travis) Harris; five siblings; eight grandchildren and …

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    Eugene G. Rapley

    Eugene Gilbert Rapley, 88, died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017 at Methodist Health and Rehabilitation in Fort Smith. Gene was born in Kansas City, Mo., on July 27, 1929. He was …

  • Van C. Redman III

    Van C. Redman III., 70, of Heber Springs, Ark., passed away Dec. 6,2017. He was born April 2, 1947, in Jonesboro, Ark., to Van C. Redman Jr. and Karlene Bowman …

  • Willie Mae Reynolds

    Willie Mae Reynolds, 90, of Fairfield Bay, Ark., passed away Dec. 7, 2017. Services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, at 3:30 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna, …

  • John G. Saulsbury

    John G. Saulsbury, 74, passed Friday, Dec. 8, 2017. Wife, Beverly Sawyer Saulsbury and two sons. Visitation: 6–8 p.m., Monday, Dec. 11, 2017 at Young's Memorial. Service: 2 p.m., Wednesday, …

  • Randy Lee Scrimsher

    Randy Lee Scrimsher, 42, of Plumerville, died on Dec. 4, 2017. He was born on March 8, 1975, in Beebe. Randy was proceeded in death by father, Albert Scrimsher. Survivors …

  • Chester Eugene Scrivner

    Chester Eugene Scrivner died Dec. 7, 2017, in Paris. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10, at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris. Funeral will be 2 p.m., …

  • Thumbnail of Arlene Jo Sheppard

    Arlene Jo Sheppard

    Arlene Jo (Smith) Sheppard, age 87, died Dec. 6, 2017, at Legacy Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Russellville. A daughter of Horace Clyde Smith and Norma Melinda (Rachel) Smith, …

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    Jennifer Susan (Medlock) Sloan

    Jennifer Susan (Medlock) Sloan, 82, of Norman, Okla., died Nov. 29, 2017. She was born July 27, 1935, in Kenwood, Ark., to A.T. Medlock and Beatrice (Leavell) Medlock. Jennifer, lovingly …

  • Korey Brooke Staggs

    KOREY BROOKE STAGGS, 54, of Little Rock, passed away Dec. 7, 2017. He was born Nov. 22, 1963 in Little Rock. Memorial service, officiated by Rev. Thom Walker, held at …

  • Bishop Joseph Swiney

    BISHOP JOSEPH SWINEY, 82, of Little Rock, transitioned Dec 7. He is preceded in death by his parents Anthony Swiney Sr. and Pasty Swiney; Siblings, Equator Rosalie, Sadie, Maretha and …

  • Verna Rae Thompson

    Verna Rae Thompson, 72 of Rogers formally of Fayetteville passed away Friday, Sept. 8, 2017 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. She was born Sept. 6, 1945 in Fayetteville …

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    Ronny Byron Walkup

    RONNY BYRON WALKUP, 67, of Little Rock, passed away Nov. 28, 2017. He was born Dec. 5, 1949, to the late Robert L. Walkup Sr. and Mary Louise Walkup. Ronny …

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    Margaret Peggy Nolen Wallis

    Margaret (Peggy) Nolen Wallis passed away peacefully in her sleep on Dec. 4, 2017 in Tulsa, Okla., at age 91. She was born in Sand Springs, Okla., on St. Patrick's …

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    Dennis Earl "Bubba" Ward Jr.

    Dennis Earl Ward Jr. "Bubba", a digital content solution specialist and resident of Glendale, California, died unexpectedly on Dec. 2, 2017 at the age of 45. Dennis was born in …

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    Brents Rex White

    BRENTS REX WHITE passed away on Dec. 9, 2017. On April 21, 1937, Rex was born in Perry County. When he was young, his family moved to North Little Rock, …

  • Thumbnail of Earnest E. Whitehead

    Earnest E. Whitehead

    Earnest E. Whitehead, 68, of Scott, Ark., a Vietnam Veteran and provider extraodinaire, peacefully left this world Dec. 2. Earnest was born April 17, 1950, in Carlisle, Ark., to the …

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    Barbara Lynn Dickson Wood

    BARBARA LYNN DICKSON WOOD, age 84, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away on Dec. 6, 2017 at her home. Born on July 17, 1933 in Heber Springs, Ark., she was …

  • Betty Sue Zimmerman

    Betty Sue Zimmerman, age 80, of Lowell, went to be with her Lord on Dec. 7, 2017, in Lowell. She was born July 6, 1937, in Hot Springs, Ark., the …

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