Obituaries

Obituaries for March 12, 2017

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    Mary Ann Walker Abrego

    Mary Ann Walker Abrego, 81, died in Fort Smith, Ark., on March 3, 2017. She was born in North Little Rock, Ark., on Sept. 22, 1935 to Douglas and Mathel …

  • John W. Anderson

    On March 10, 2017 John William Anderson, after a short respiratory illness, got his wings. A memorial service will be held Monday, March 13, 2017, at 10 a.m. at Humphrey …

  • John Wayne Arthur

    John W. Arthur, 63, Fayetteville, Ark., passed from this life on March 10, 2017 in Fayetteville. He was born Sept. 19, 1953 in Pittsburgh, Kan., to William and Audrey Arthur. …

  • Howard R. Bell

    HOWARD R. BELL, 73, of Little Rock, passed away on March 7, 2017. He was born on March 12, 1943 in Beardstown, Ill. Howard was a hard worker and a …

  • Verdia Mae Bishop

    MRS. VERDIA MAE BISHOP, 68, of Little Rock, Ark., passed March 4, 2017. Funeral Service will be at 1 p.m, Monday, March 13, 2017 at Indiana Street Baptist Church by …

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    Wilma Jewel Black

    Wilma Jewel (Leonard) Black was born April 10, 1923 in Damascus, Ark., to Joe and Bessie Leonard. She was married to O.G. Black who served and died in active duty …

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    Frances Blann

    FFRANCIS DAVIS BLANN, age 94, of Little Rock, formerly of Pine Bluff, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017. She was born Aug. 12, 1922 in Warren, daughter of John William …

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    Warren D. Blaylock

    Lifelong Crawford County leader and humanitarian, Warren D. Blaylock, 96, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017 in Fort Smith. Warren was well known to almost all in the Fort Smith/Van …

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    Joyce Ann Boren

    Joyce Ann Boren, 70, of North Little Rock passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017. She was born Nov. 1, 1946 in Searcy, Ark., to Archie Lee and Mary Edna Ray …

  • Sheila Ann Braddock

    SHEILA ANN ALISON BRADDOCK, 61, Little Rock, Ark, passed away March 8, 2017. She is survived by her son, Charles smith; grandson,Matt; and brother, Steve. She was preceededin death by …

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    J. P. Broadaway

    J. P. (JAKE) BROADWAY, 82, of Maumelle, entered his heavenly home on March 9, 2017 and was greeted by his wife Virginia, son Brad, parents Vance L. and Mildred C. …

  • Willie Lee Brooks

    Mr. Willie Lee Brooks, 78, of Pine Bluff passed Feb. 21, 2017. Funeral will be at 11 a.m., March 14, 2017 at Brown Funeral Home in Pine Bluff. Interment will …

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    Earl Buckner Jr.

    EARL BUCKNER JR., 55, of Little Rock, passed away Tuesday March 7, 2017. Preceded in death by his parents, he leaves to cherish his memory his daughter; Whitney Buckner, two …

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    Heartsill Burnett

    Heartsill Burnett, 95, of Atkins, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017, at St. Vincent's Infirmary in Little Rock following a brief iilness. He was born July 15, 1921, son of …

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    Sylvia Gayle Galloway Butler

    Sylvia Gayle Galloway Butler, age 69, formerly of Little Rock, Ark., died at her home, Saturday, February 26, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born September 6, …

  • Thumbnail of Gladys "Frankie" Bylander

    Gladys "Frankie" Bylander

    GLADYS "FRANKIE" BYLANER, 81, of North Little Rock passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017. She was born May 28, 1935 in Cresco, Iowa, to Otto and Irene McCarville Frank, one …

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    Arcola Campbell

    ARCOLA CAMPBELL, 78 of Wrightsville, Ark., transitioned March 8, 2017. She was preceded in death by: son, Anthony Campbell; mother, Virgie Walton; father, Aaron Rodgers; sisters, Mallie Dandridge, Annette Rodgers, …

  • Lee Arthur Clayton

    LEE ARTHUR CLAYTON of Little Rock moved to Heaven on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in time to have lunch with his beloved wife, whom he hadn't seen since 1977. Speculation …

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    Cornelious Cunningham

    Cornelious Cunningham, 66, of, Frankfort, Ky., transitioned to the beautiful skies 02-27-17. He was Born 09-19-1950 in Little Rock, to Ed and Fannie Cunningham Jr. who proceeded him in death. …

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    Janice Lee Davis

    Janice Davis, 75, of Bella Vista, Ark., passed away Feb. 23 2017 at Circle of Life to be reunited with her late husband Jerry Davis. Janice was born May 29, …

  • Hazel L. Duncan

    Hazel Duncan, 85, of Searcy died March 10, 2017. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at Faith Assembly in Searcy. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., …

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    Danny Edward Duvall

    DANNY EDWARD DUVALL, 67 of Little Rock, Ark., passed from this life on March 7, 2017. He was born on July 3, 1949 in Morrilton, Ark., to the late Paul …

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    David Larry Dye

    David "Larry" Dye, 71, of Conway went to be with the Lord Wednesday March 8, 2017. He was born Sept. 18, 1945 in Wichita, Kan., to David Victor and Violet …

  • Irma Beatrice Fitzjarrald

    Irma Beatrice Fitzjarrald, 93, of Carlisle, Ark., passed away Friday, March 10, 2017. She was born July 24, 1923 in Wisner, La., to Thomas and Mellie Hill. She was preceded …

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    Bennie (Ben) Lee Fowler

    Bennie (Ben) Lee Fowler, 80, of Bentonville, Ark., passed away, Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Rogers, Ark. He was born Dec. 15, 1936 in his maternal grandmother's …

  • Martha Linda Glaze

    MARTHA LINDA GLAZE of Little Rock, Ark., passed away on March 6, 2017. She was born on Nov. 2, 1943. A celebration of Martha's life will be on Monday, March …

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    Wilda Mae Golenor

    WILDA MAE GOLENOR, 89, of Little Rock entered her heavenly home on March 10, 2017. She was greeted by her parents, Leslie and Beatrice Wheatley Smith, Sister Molly Frances Jordon, …

  • Dorothy Marie Goodman

    Dorothy Marie (Brown) Lady Goodman, 101, formerly of Harrisburg died Wednesday in Bowling Green, K. Survivors are: son, Ollie (Faye) Lady, sister, Bernice Stafford, four grandchildren: Robert, Amanda Rondeau, Belinda, …

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    George Washington Graham Jr.

    George Washington Graham Jr., page 91, of Springdale, Ark., passed away, Friday, March 10, 2017, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. He was born on Aug. 27, 1925 in …

  • Bobby Hale

    BOBBY HALE of Mabelvale, Ark., passed away on March 8, 2017. Celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 1 p.m. at Geyer Springs Baptist Church. …

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    Rose Ann Hannahs

    Rose Ann Hannahs, age 91, of San Antonio, Texas, passed on to meet family and friends in Heaven on Monday, Jan. 30, 2017. She was born March 25, 1925 in …

  • Thumbnail of Janis Walthall Harrendorf

    Janis Walthall Harrendorf

    JANIS WALTHALL HARRENDORF, 82, of Little Rock, passed away peacefully at home on March 10, 2017. Janis was born on Sept. 5, 1934, to Coy and Sally Walthall of Magnolia. …

  • Arnold Hollingshead Jr.

    ARNOLD HOLLINGSHEAD JR., 73, went to be with the Lord, March 9, 2017. He was born in England, Ark. on Feb. 19, 1944 to Arnold E. Hollingshead Sr. and Montean …

  • Cleo Jean Irwin

    CLEO IRWIN, 86, of Royal passed away on March 8, 2017. Visitation will be Thursday, March 16, 2017 from 5-7 p.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. Graveside …

  • Debbie Clark Jamerson

    DEBBIE CLARK JAMERSON, age 60, of Jacksonville went to be with her Lord on Friday, March 10, 2017. She was born Feb. 8, 1957 in North Little Rock to the …

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    Samuel Dale "Sam" Jeffery

    Samuel Dale "Sam" Jeffery of Rogers passed away March 9, 2017. He was born Aug. 11, 1965 in Rogers, Ark. He was the son of Dr. David E. Jeffery Sr. …

  • Willie Herman Johnson

    Willie H. Johnson, 82 of Detroit, Mich., formally of Malvern, Ark., passed on March 5, 2017 in Detroit. A 3 p.m. Graveside Service will be held today at Masonic Cemetery …

  • Geneva Kendricks

    Geneva Kendrick, 104, of Bryant, passed away March 10, 2017. She was born Jan. 9, 1913 in Slocomb, Ark., to the late Hugh Henry and Cora Emily Edwards Grant. After …

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    Jeanne Marie Kestner

    Jeanne Marie Kestner, age 94, of Fayetteville, died Friday, March 10, 2017, in Fayetteville. She was born Jan. 30, 1923, in Coffeyville, Kansas, to Claude C. Childress and Edna Dicks …

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    Major Theprus Kimbrough

    MAJOR THEPRUS KIMBROUGH was born Sept. 11, 1921 in Scott, Ark., to the late Willie and Sarah Kimbrough. He served in WWII for the US Navy. Major was a Master …

  • Jeanetta Kirtley

    Jeanetta Kirtley, age 85, of Morrilton, Ark., passed away Friday, March 10, 2017. She was born June 22, 1931, in Grandview, Ark., a daughter of Ance Hill and Ida Carroll …

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    Betty Lee Letzig

    BETTY LEE LETZIG, 91, of Little Rock, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017. Born in Hot Springs to John and Ruby Delee White, she was a member of Christ the …

  • Mary Ann Littlefield

    MARY ANN LITTLEFIELD, 80, of North Little Rock passed away Friday, March 10, 2017. She was born Feb. 22, 1937 in Dennis, Miss., to Henry and Mary Mussleman Wood. She …

  • Thumbnail of Burla B. Love

    Burla B. Love

    Burla B. Love 96, of Hot Springs, Ark., entered Heaven's gates, on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 in Cabot, Ark. She was born in Benton, Ark., on Saturday, Nov. 6, 1920 …

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    Robert D Maib

    Robert D. Maib, 66, of Rogers passed away March 7, 2017 in his home. He was born Dec. 7, 1950 in Wichita, Kan., the son of Robert Allen and Marian …

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    Alexander Dean "Alex" McCoy

    Alexander Dean McCoy, 19, of Garfield passed away March 8, 2017. He was born Dec. 3, 1997 in Rogers. He was a Welder/Fabricator and a World Conqueror. He played football …

  • Thumbnail of Ronald John "Buddy" McGregor

    Ronald John "Buddy" McGregor

    Ronald John "Buddy" McGregor, 90, of Rogers passed away Thursday, March 9. He was born Jan. 10, 1927 in Clintonville, Wis., to Ralph and Magnolia "Christy" McGregor Hankins. Buddy proudly …

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    Phiyllias Ann McKnight

    PHYLLIAS ANN MCKNIGHT, 63, of Little Rock, Ark., transitioned from this life on March 8, 2017. She was preceded in death by: parents, William and Lemmie McKnight; brother, Robert McKnight; …

  • Claire Miller

    CLAIRE ASHLINE MILLER of Maumelle went to her Lord and Savior, March 9 after long complications stemming from Leukemia. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Miller, daughter Becky Zarella …

  • Audrey McKee Moore

    Audrey Louise McKee Moore, 96, was called to her heavenly home on March 8, 2017, in Fayetteville, Ark. Audrey was born Feb. 1, 1921, to Harry M. and Beulah Lehr …

  • Louise Margaret Beeson Morell

    Louise Margaret Beeson Morell, 85, of Farmington, passed on March 2, 2017 in Fayetteville, Ark. Louise was born April 7, 1931 in Boise, Idaho, to Carl and Zelda Parsons Beeson …

  • Sharon Kay (Schoeweiler) Mosbacher

    Sharon Kay (Schouweiler) Mosbacher, 59, a resident of Paris passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017, in Russellville. A private celebration of life will be held in her memory. Cremation arrangements …

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    Dorothy Edwin Murphy

    Dorothy Edwin Murphy, of Hot Springs, passed away March 7, 2017. She was born Oct. 5, 1929 in Little Rock the daughter of Dr. E. O. Day and Dorothy Elizabeth …

  • Roy Nick Myers

    Roy Nick Myers, 76, of Liberal, Mo., died March 10, 2017 in Springdale, Ark. Roy spent most of his life in the Springdale, Ark., area as a maintenance engineer for …

  • Martha Louise Paul

    Martha Louise Paul, 89, of Clinton was born April 30, 1927 to the late Alford and Velda (Pope) Brown in Dierks, Ark., and passed from this life on March 6, …

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    Grace Peters

    Grace Jacqualine Shackelford White Peters, 93, of Muldrow, Okla., passed away Friday, March 10, 2017 in Sallisaw, Okla. She was born Aug. 22, 1923 in Moffett, Okla., to Buford C. …

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    Shirley Raper

    Shirley Raper, age 84, of Benton, passed away March 10, 2017. She was born Nov. 23, 1932 in East St. Louis, Ill. Shirley was an Administrative Assistant at The Arkansas …

  • Lonnie W Ray Jr.

    Lonnie W. Ray Jr., 82, of Crossett, died March 10,2017. Visitation will be Sunday March 12, 2017 from 4-6 p.m. at Medders Funeral Home. Funeral will be Monday March 13, …

  • Tamra Reppert

    TAMARA REPPERT died on March 8, 2017. She was born on Dec. 1, 1959 to Peter and Ruth Kavanagh. In addition to her parents she is survived by one son,one …

  • David Jamodre Rieza

    David Jamodre Rieza, 18, son of Armondo and Janice, died March 4, 2017 in Springdale. Born June 24,1998 in Oka, Tamuning, Guam. David worked for Tysons Chicken Quick plant. Services …

  • Michael Wayne Ritter

    Michael Wayne Ritter, 63, died March 8, 2017. Born Nov. 27, 1953. Son of late Paul & Betty Ritter. Survivors wife Linda, three sons, two daughters, eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, …

  • Charlotte Roberts

    Charlotte Roberts 74 of Greenbrier, Ark., went to be with her Lord Saturday, March 11, 2017. Funeral Service 2 p.m. Monday, March 13, 2027 at Bethlehem Baptist Church Greenbrier, Ark., …

  • Debra (Deb) Roesener

    Debra (Deb) Roesener, 66, of Bella Vista, Ark., died March 7, 2017. She was born July 3, 1950 in Ames, Iowa, to the late Ronald and Phyllis Johnson. Deb worked …

  • Atlas Elems Ruddell

    Atlas Elems Ruddell, 68, of Searcy departed this life Friday, March 10, 2017. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Locust …

  • Cornelia "Nelia" Self

    Cornelia "Nelia" Self, 84, died March 9. Visitation: Monday, March 13 at 1 p.m. at Arkana Baptist Church. Funeral service: Monday, March 13 at 2 p.m. at Arkana Baptist Church. …

  • Robert "Bob" Sherrill

    Robert "Bob" Woodrow Sherrill Sr., 75, of Star City, Ark., died March 10, 2017 in Star City. He was born March 28, 1941 in Dumas. Visitation: Monday, March 13 from …

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    Willie Slater

    WILLIE SLATER, 73, of LR, Ark., passed away on March 7, 2017, at AR Heart Hospital. Mr. Slater was proceded in death by his parents, Shelby and Fannie Slater of …

  • James Robert Smith

    James Robert Smith, 80 of McCrory died Saturday. Visitation Monday 10 a.m. with Rosary at 11 a.m. Funeral Mass will follow at 11:30 a.m. all at St. Mary's Catholic Church, …

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    Charlie Stan Stanford

    Charlie "Stan" Stanford passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at the age of 80. He is preceded in death by his parents and his son, Eddie. Charlie, the son of …

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    Stanley Monroe Stanton

    Stanley Monroe Stanton (Stan), age 83, of Heber Springs, Ark., passed away March 9, 2017. He was born in Heber Springs, Ark., on Aug. 5, 1933. His parents were Rawleigh …

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    Irene Sykes

    Irene (Brown) Sykes, 84, went to be with the Lord on March 10, 2017 from Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville, Ark. lrene was born March 13,1932 to Mack Dickson …

  • Tony Dean Underwood

    Funeral services for TONY DEADN UNDERWOOD, 48, of Jacksonville, Ark., who is the son of Linda Travis Underwood will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Smith-Sherwood Funeral …

  • T. Jack Walsh

    T. JACK WALSH died on March 11, 2017, at the Hospice Home Care Center in Little Rock. Jack was born on August 14, 1951, in Crossett, Ark., to his parents …

  • Rick Darryl West

    Rick Darryl West, 68, of Wichita, Kas., passed away March 5, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Graveside Services will be Tuesday March 14,2017 at 11 a.m. …

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    Jeff Whorton

    Jeff Whorton, 49 of Springdale, Ark., died March 9, 2017. He was born Oct. 22, 1967 in Frankfurt, Germany. Jeff was owner of Whorton Construction and Fazt Lube and Service. …

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    Lee Williams

    LEE WILLIAMS, 70, of Little Rock passed Feb. 26, 2017. Loving memories left to siblings: Carlton Williams, Larry Williams, Curtis Williams, Ricky Williams, Claude Williams, Doris Williams, and Annette Williams. …

  • Patricia Wojhoski

    Patricia Ann Wojhoski, 55, of Austin, Ark., passed away March 7, 2017. Patricia was a member of Full Gospel Temple Church. She was instrumental in Your Hands Ministries, a food …

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    Robert "Whitey" Yeider

    Robert "Whitey" Yeider, 95, born Nov. 11, 1921 in Lawton, Mich., died March 7, 2017 in Mountain Home, Ark. He grew up in Kansas, Texas, and Arkansas with his sister …

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