Obituaries

Obituaries for March 22, 2017

Edward Allison

Edward Allison, 83, of Searcy, transitioned March 13, 2017. Survived by wife Therma Charlene Allison, children; Bob Allison and Sheila Allison. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home. 4323 W. 29th. …
Joseph Gayle Angus

Joseph Gayle Angus, resident of McCrory, died Monday at the age of 67. Visitation Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Thompson-Wilson McCrory Funeral Home Chapel with graveside …
Joseph Warren Atchison

Joseph Warren Atchison, 89, passed away surrounded by his family on March 20, 2017, in Franklin, Tennessee. "Joe" was born in Harlingen, Texas on August 3, 1927, to Mary Youree …
Bobby Joe Baker

Bobby Joe Baker, age 70, died March 20, 2017. "BJ" as many called him was a very kind and loving man. Always willing to lend a helping hand where needed. …
Luther Gilbert Beaver

Luther Gilbert Beaver, 63, of Aurora, died March 17, 2017. Survivors include: one son, Matthew Beaver of Wesley, Arkansas; one brother, Gary Beaver of Aurora, Arkansas: one sister, Linda Auslam …
Sam Harvey Boyce, Jr.

Sam Harvey Boyce, Jr., age 55, departed this life on March 20, 2017 due to complications of diabetes. He was preceded in death by his father, Sam Harvey Boyce, Sr. …
Bryce Brown

Bryce Brown, 26, of Little Rock, passed March 16, 2017. Loving memories left to parents: Bobby Brown and Contonnia Brown, daughter: Bayleigh Brown, sister: Contreccia Brown, grandparents: Raymond Bothwell and …
Irene Pennington Brown

Irene Pennington Brown, 94, died, Sunday. Survivors: children, Steven Pennington, Karen Folk and Susan Burnett; grandchildren, Michela Fowler, Michael Folk, Jr., Chance Burnett, Chuck Burnett, Jr., John, Jacen and James …
Michael Thomas Bullock

Michael Thomas Bullock, 59, of Berryville, Arkansas, died March 19, 2017 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born February 17, 1958 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Tony and Leah Bullock. …
Raymond Walsh Calhoun

Raymond Walsh Calhoun, "Rocky", 74, of North Little Rock, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2017. He was born December 16, 1942 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Willard Walsh …
Brent De'Afernee Cartwright

Brent De'Afernee Cartwright, 19, of Little Rock, Ark., transitioned March 19, 2017. He was preceded in death by: grandparents, Ruth Ward, Jimmy Ward, Flora Cartwright, and Melvin Speed. Brent leaves …
Ethelene Chenault

Ethelene Chenault, passed away March 20, 2017, in Bryant. She was born February 7, 1921 in Bauxite, Arkansas. Mrs. Chenault was of Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by …
Edward Chism

Edward Chism Jr., 53, of Little Rock, transitioned on March 16, 2017. Survived by parents; Jannie and Edward Chism Sr., daughter Tillian Chism, sister, Jacqueline Chism Wills (Ronnie). Five grandchildren, …
Jean Cook

Jean Cook, of North Little Rock, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Cabot Health and Rehabilitation in Cabot. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Cook or …
Virgul Coplin, Jr.

Mr. Virgul Coplin, Jr., 66, of Pine Bluff, Ark., passed March 16, 2017. Graveside will be 1 p.m., March 22, 2017 in Forrest Lawn Cemetery by Rev. Johnny L. Smith. …
Ralph Davis

Ralph Davis, 91, of Converse, Texas, died Feb. 22 at the San Antonio VA hospital. He was born Oct 20,1925 to Lloyd and Ida Davis in Graham, Mo. During WWII …
Tammy G. Pando Dolney

Tammy G. Pando Dolney, 49, of Rogers, passed away March 21, 2017. She was born June 22, 1967. A celebration of Tammy's life will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 25, …
Addison Scott Duke

Addison Scott Duke, of Sheridan, Arkansas was born August 21, 1992 at Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the son of Clay Duke and Tamela "Tami" McClain Duke Clark. He was a member …
James D. "Wayne" Erwin

James D. "Wayne" Erwin, 70, Malvern, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017. Survivors include brothers John and Paul, Eddie and William and sister Faye Marchione. Visitation: Thursday, March 23, 5-7 …
Frances Annette Crockett Firestone

Frances Annette Crockett Firestone, 99, of Star City, formerly of Dermott, died Saturday at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. She was born November 9, 1917 in Carrollton, Mississippi …
Walter "Jack" Cherish Gandy

Walter "Jack" Cherish Gandy, of Jonesboro, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at the age of 88. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral in Jonesboro. …
Betty Lee Gaskill

Betty Lee Gaskill, 93, long-time resident of Huntsville, Arkansas, died March 20, 2017 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born April 5, 1923 at Huntsville, Arkansas, to the late Roscoe Harrison …
Martin G. (Marty) Gilbert, Jr.

Martin G. (Marty) Gilbert, Jr., 48, of Rogers, passed away March 20, 2017 at the Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville. A private memorial service is planned. A "Celebration of …
Ashton Parker Gilstrap

Ashton Parker Gilstrap, passed away on March 16, 2017. He was born on August 18, 1989 to his surviving mother and father, Keith Gilstrap and Anilma Martin. Among the many …
Danny Wayne Glover

Danny Wayne Glover, 63, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 21, 2017. He was born September 10, 1953, in Star City to Bennie and …
Daniel "Jackie" Graham

Daniel "Jackie" Graham, 69, of Magazine died Monday in Paris. Visitation: 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Thursday, March 23, 2017, at the Roller Funeral Home in Paris. Funeral Service: 2 …
Mesonie Lee "Meso" Greene

Mesonie Lee "Meso" Greene, 59, of Lancaster, California, an extraordinary Christian man, Martial Artist, deeply adored father, son, brother and friend, died Monday, March 6, at Baptist Health Medical Center …
Neva Arizona Harden

Neva Arizona Harden, 93, of Conway, Ark. passed away March 16, 2017. Mrs. Harden was born September 25, 1923 in Plainview, Ark. to Otis and Grace Watson. She was a …
Norman J. Harwood

Norman J. Harwood, 90, of Texarkana, Texas, died Wednesday, March 15, 2017 in a local assisted living. Mr. Harwood was born November 13, 1926 in Birdtown, Arkansas. He was a …
Esther Mae Henderson

Esther Mae Henderson, 69, of North Little Rock, Ark., went home to be with the Lord March 16, 2017. She was preceded in death by: father, Willie Roberson; mother, Willie …
Wanda Lee Hensley

Wanda Lee Hensley, of Heber Springs, Arkansas, passed away March 19, 2017 at West Shores Assisted Living in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Born on September 11, 1925 in Green Forest, Arkansas, …
Linda Marie Hepler

Linda Marie Hepler, 53, of Huntsville, died March 19, 2017. Survivors: husband, Tim Hepler; children, Colleen Bailey, Cassandra (Lenin) Zuniga and Benjamin Tyrel Hepler; siblings, Twila Treat, Calvin Ray Hinds …
John E. Hill, Sr.

John E. Hill, Sr. age 79, of Little Rock died March 19th 2017. He was born on June 12, 1937 to the late John E. Hill and Mrs. Lorene C. …
Ella Mae Hughes

Ella Mae Hughes, 95, of El Dorado, died Monday, March 20, 2017. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. tonight at Young's. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, March 23, 2017, …
Clarence Edward Irvin

Clarence "Chuck" Edward Irvin, 76, of Springdale, Ark., passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Born on September 6, 1940, in Bessville, Mo., the son of the …
Essie Mae Jernigan

Essie Mae Jernigan 78, transitioned to glory on Wednesday, March 15, 2015. Survivors include: cousins, Miss. Jeanette Brooks, Mr. James Brooks, Mr. Donald Brooks, Miss. LaShauna Watson, Mr. Keye Latimer …
Vauda Lee Johnson

Vauda Lee Johnson was born Oct. 21, 1920 at Bee Branch, Arkansas - the daughter of Frank and Julia Parish Cunningham. She lived her entire life in Arkansas before moving …
Mary Ellen Joslin

Mary Ellen Joslin, 86, of Bauxite, died Monday. She was born September 25, 1930 to Clemmie Lowe. Survivors, sons, William Neal Morgan and Johnnie Floyd Morgan, daughters, Janet Harmon and …
Martha Ann Kahland

Martha Ann Kahland, 75, died March 19th at Unity Health. A memorial service has been scheduled for Friday, March 24th at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Searcy, 2509 W. …
Donald K. Kellum

Donald K. Kellum, 86, of Smackover, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, March 23, at Smackover Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral …
Settemia King

Settemia King, 95, of Pine Bluff, died Sunday. Survivors: daughters, Sandra Nero (Tim), Mary Lucille Brunty; son, Zeke King Jr. (June); seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation: Thursday, 6:00-7:00pm. Vigil: Thursday, …
Floy VanLandingham Lawson

Floy VanLandingham Lawson, 96, of Fayetteville, departed this life on Monday, March 20, 2017 and is now in the arms of Jesus and in the presence of her husband, Doug, …
Cora Lee Leedy

Cora Leedy, 86, died Monday. Survivors: Husband, Ernest Wayne Leedy; children, Patsy Ann Spikes, Wanda Bowman, Everett Bowman, Stanley Bowman; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation: Thursday, March 23, 2017, 11 …
Charles Edward Leonard

Charles Edward Leonard, 66, of Little Rock, Ark., transition on March 19, 2017. He his life and was baptized in 2013. He married his love Jessie B. Drew Leonard in …
Ernie Little

Ernie Little, age 69, of Harrison, died March 18, 2017. Celebration of Life is 10 a.m., Thursday, March 23, 2017, at Grace City Church, Harrison. under the direction of Roller-Christeson …
Billy McCarroll

Billy McCarroll, of Alexander, passed on March 19, 2017. He was born to Ancer and Dorris McCarroll on January 22, 1935 in Little Rock, Arkansas. A celebration of life will …
Kay Yossett McKinnon

Kay Yossett McKinnon, 68, of El Dorado, died on Monday, February 27, 2017. A celebration of Kay's life will be 11 a.m., Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Northwest Baptist Church …
Robbie "Deanna" Todd Medlin

Robbie "Deanna" Todd Medlin, 77, of Mena passed away March 19, 2017 in Mena, Arkansas. Graveside service Tuesday, March 22, 2017, 10 a.m. at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Big Fork, …
Elva Lee Anderson Moon

Elva Lee Anderson Moon, of Gregory, died Monday at the age of 82. Visitation 2 p.m. Thursday with 3 p.m. funeral services following at Thompson-Wilson McCrory Chapel. Interment, Pumpkin Bend …
John Irving Moose

John Irving Moose, M.D., age 79, died March 20, 2017, at the Siloam Springs Nursing and Rehab from complications of Parkinson's Disease. He was born on April 15, 1937 at …
Eddie Wayne Myers

Eddie Wayne Myers, 46, of Searcy, died March 20, 2017, born on, September 29, 1970 in to the late Larry and Lena Myers. Eddie is survived by his sister, Lisa …
Nobel Parker

Nobel Parker, 82, of Mountain Pine, died Sunday, March 19, 2017. He was born November 26, 1934 in DeValls Bluff. Survivors are daughter, Laquita (Curtis) Ward; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; …
Delores A. Perkins

Delores A. Perkins, 76, of Maumelle, Ark. departed this life on Monday, March 20, 2017. She was born on February 26, 1941 in Little Rock, Ark. to the late Frank …
William Anderson Porter

William Anderson Porter, 92, of Springdale, died February 22, 2017. Graveside memorial services will be Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 1 p.m. at Buff Cemetery in Springdale with Charlie Foster …
Virgil Lee Potter

Mr. Virgil Lee Potter, 90, of Newport, Arkansas, died Saturday. Mr. Potter was a United States Army veteran, serving during World War II, and meeting Roy Rogers. Survivors: his wife, …
Brenda Robbins

Brenda Robbins, 66, of Mena, died Monday, March 20, 2017. She was born on Monday, April 17, 1950. Funeral services: Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Northside Church …
John "Johnny" Montell Robinson

John "Johnny" Montell Robinson Jr., of Fort Smith, died Sunday, March 5, 2017 at the Fayetteville Veterans Home. Born May 6, 1942 in Fort Smith, he was the son of …
Josephine Sanders Lewis

Josephine Sanders Lewi,s of Maumelle, Ark., born October 18, 1919, to the late Perry (Todd) and Jennie Caldwell Sanders. She married James Ellis Lewis on February 12, 1940. She was …
Vera Elly Schwoch

Vera Elly Schwoch, 96, of Arkadelphia, died Monday. Graveside 11 a.m. Friday at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Arkadelphia. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Welch Funeral Home. Memorials …
Jimmy Frank "Jim" Smith

Jimmy Frank "Jim" Smith 71, of Conway, Arkansas peacefully passed away early Monday morning, March 20, 2017 after a short and courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his wife and …
Ronald "Smitty" Smith

Funeral service for Ronald "Smitty" Smith of Little Rock will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 24, at Faith Temple Full Gospel Deliverance Center, 1920 S. Broadway, LR. Services entrusted to …
Curtis Ben Starks Sr.

Curtis Ben Starks Sr., 82, of Little Rock, Ark., transitioned March 18, 2017. He was preceded in death by: son, Ronald Starks; daughter, Lisa Smith; brother, Ben Starks Jr.; sister, …
Geraldine Hendrix Stephens

Geraldine Hendrix Stephens, ninety-four, of Rogers, Arkansas passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 at the Bentonville Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville, Arkansas. She was born December 25, 1922 to …
Floyd Stanley Stricklin Jr.

Floyd Stanley Stricklin, Jr., 65, of Little Rock, passed. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, 1719 Wright Ave (and Wolfe Street in the red, green and black building next to …
Stephanie Telfer

Stephanie Telfer, 43, of Lake Elsinore, Calif., departed this life March 17. Survivors, husband Albert Telfer; daughters Natalie and Wilhelmina Telfer; parents Joyce and Walter Stubbs; brothers Zachary and Brian …
Maranda Lewis "Peaches" Thompson

Maranda Lewis "Peaches" Thompson, Family Hour: Thursday, 6-7 p.m., at Robinson Mortuary-LR. Service: Friday, noon, at Greater Macedonia Baptist Church, 600 E 24th St, Little Rock, Ark. Rev. Jeffery Hampton, …
Robbie Parish Treat

Robbie Parish Treat, 83, of Searcy, passed peacefully Sunday night, March 19, 2017, with family at her side. She was born to the late Robert and Velma Parish on Oct. …
Bentley Michael James Vandagriff

Bentley Michael James Vandagriff, 2, was called to the Lord on March 17, 2017 in Bentonville. He was determined to share a birthday with his father 14 weeks early on …
Georgia Virginia Lott Vaught

Georgia Virginia Lott Vaught, age 94, of Perryville, Arkansas, passed away Monday, March 20, 2017. She was born April 7, 1922 in Houston, Arkansas, a daughter of George L. Lott …
Shirley Barnes Weston

Mrs. Shirley Barnes Weston, of Memphis, Tenn., passed away Friday, March 17, 2017. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at North Main Baptist Church in Jonesboro. Interment will follow …
Florence Whaley

Florence Whaley, 86, of Star City, died March 19, 2017. Visitation and services at Griffin Funeral Home, visitation 10 a.m. and services at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 23, burial in …
Debra Jean Yarbrough

Debra Yarbrough, 55, of Wynne, died Monday, March 20, 2017 in Jonesboro. She was born May 26, 1961 in Iowa. Funeral services are 10 a.m., Friday, March 24, 2017 at …

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