Obituaries

Obituaries for March 25, 2018

  • Lee E. Bazzle

    LEE E. BAZZLE, 78, of Little Rock, died Thursday, March 22, 2018, he was born July 2, 1939. Funeral 1:30pm, Friday, March 30, Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, visitation at …

  • Floyd Berg

    Floyd Berg, 88, died Thursday. Survivors are daughters, Debbie Berg and Dana (Richard) Washam; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; sisters, Dora Inman and Kathy Stiers. Funeral is 2 p.m. …

  • Opal Ova Bradley

    Opal Ova Bradley, 90, passed away March 23, 2018. She was born on October 31, 1927 to the late Lonnie and Gladys Melton in Meigs County, Tennessee. Opal is survived …

  • William Graham (Bill) Brandon

    William Graham (Bill) Brandon, 97, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2018. He was born August 24, 1920, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to William Graham Brandon and Marie White Brandon. Upon …

  • James Branscum Sr.

    James Branscum Sr., 67, of Batesville died Thursday, March 22, 2018. Funeral services: 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 26, 2018 at the Maple Springs Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Maple …

  • Axie Lurene Bryant

    AXIE LURENE BRYANT 89, passed away March 22, 2018. Born in DeWitt, Arkansas to the late Minnie Markham and William Homer Clark, she was also predeceased by her husband, Archie …

  • Genevieve Dean Carnes

    Genevieve Dean Carnes, 98, of Farmington, Arkansas, died March 22, 2018, at her home. She was born February 21, 1920, at Ferriday, Louisiana, the daughter of Dr. William Luther Stewart …

  • Wilma Chrisco

    Wilma Chrisco, 102, of Batesville died Thursday. Survivors: daughter, Betty Long; three grandchildren; sister, Lois Maggard. Services: 11:00 a.m. Monday, Cornerstone First United Methodist Church, Pleasant Plains. Burial: Putman Cemetery. …

  • Gerald Lee "Jerry" Creeger

    Funeral Service for Gerald Creeger, 61, Gassville, was March 20 at Kirby & Family Funeral Home. Military Honors were provided. Jerry died March 14, in St. Louis, Missouri. Survived by …

  • Simon Lee Dabney

    Funeral Service for Simon Lee Dabney, Jr., 2:00 pm, March 27, at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Simon died March 21, 2018, in Indianapolis. Survived by his father, Simon Lee Dabney, Sr., …

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    Charlene "Char" De Pontee

    Charlene "Char" De Pontee, 92 of Rogers, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018 peacefully at her lake home with her family by her side. She was born June 29, 1925 …

  • Raymond Dixon Sr.

    RAYMOND DIXON SR., 81, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life March 22, 2018. He is preceded in death by his wife Viola Dixon. He leaves to cherish his memories …

  • Dorothy Elizabeth Eastman

    DOROTHY EASTMAN, 86, of Jacksonville passed away peacefully on March 23, 2018. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 26, 2018 at Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home with a visitation …

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    Rev. Rita Kaye Hammett Evans

    Rev. Rita Kaye Hammett Evans, age 70, of Rogers passed away at home March 19, 2018. Rev. Evans was born March 2, 1948 in Beebe, Arkansas to Rev. Gerald and …

  • Cleo Imogene "Jean May" Francis

    Cleo Imogene "Jean May" Francis, 76, of Russellville, died Thursday. Funeral service 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at Shinn Chapel. Burial: Phoenix Cemetery and under the direction of Shinn …

  • Bob Griffith

    Bobby "Bob" Griffith, 71 of Malvern, Arkansas passed on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Cremation services were under the Professional Auspices of Samuel L. Vance & Sons Funeral Directors of Malvern. …

  • Joe S. Guyll

    Joe S. Guyll 83 of Rogers passed away March 23, 2018 in Rogers. He was born April 15, 1934 in Rogers the son of Gene and Pebble Snoderly Guyll. Joe …

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    Brenda Harmon

    Brenda Harmon 65 of Bentonville passed away March 21, 2018. Born February 17, 1953 in Evansville, Indiana to Jack and Barbara Schlottman. Survived by her husband Steve Harmon, children Mike …

  • Treva H. Harper

    Graveside service for Mrs. Treva H. Harper, 9a.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2018 at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, Arkansas. Visitation, 4:00 to 6:00pm on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at BRAZZEL/Oakcrest …

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    Charles B. Harris, Jr.

    CHARLES B. HARRIS, JR. 47, of North Little Rock, Ark., was taken from this world by a senseless drive by shooting on March 17, 2018. We are thankful, however, that …

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    Joseph (Bud) Hesse

    Joseph (Bud) Hesse, 92, of Gravette, Arkansas, died March 22, 2018, at his home. He was born on March 2, 1926 on his family's farm northeast of Hartington in Cedar …

  • Rheta Sue Hill

    Mrs. Rheta Sue Hill passed away on March 22, 2018 in Little Rock, AR. She was born July 18, 1949 to Raymond Louis Morgan and Mary Ellen Sutherland Morgan of …

  • Ruby D Holland

    Ruby D. Holland, 89, Benton, made her entrance into God's presence Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Amberwood Nursing Home, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's Disease and Dementia. She was …

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    Carol (Thelen) Hughen

    Carol (Thelen) Hughen, age 77, of Fayetteville passed away on March 18, 2018. She was born June 19, 1940 in Charles City, Iowa to Ida Johanna (Rademacher-Thelen) McCoy and Almon …

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    Jannette Wells Jaco

    Jannette Wells Jaco, 78, of Marianna, Arkansas passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018 in Little Rock. She was born Tuesday, February 6, 1940 to John Sterling Wells and Jesse Alia …

  • Betty L. Jones

    Betty L. Jones, 79, a former resident of Paris, Ark., for many years, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. She was preceded in death by her son, …

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    Edna Viola Ellington Jones

    Edna Viola Ellington Jones, 88, of Cabot, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, March 22, 2018 in Cabot. She was born April 25, 1929 in McGehee, Arkansas to the late …

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    Jeanne Rainwater Kelley

    JEANNE RAINWATER KELLEY the daughter of Cloud Night and Lula (Dump) Burrow Rainwater died Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Jeanne was born in Little Rock on February 4, 1920. She was …

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    David Morse Kersh

    David Morse Kersh, age 70, completed his life on this earth Sunday, March 18, 2018 and joined his relatives and friends in the Lord's celestial mansions. David was born in …

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    Evelyn Isabelle Ellis Key

    Evelyn Isabelle Ellis Key, 95 of Rogers, Arkansas passed away with family at her bedside on March 22, 2018 in Rogers. Evelyn was born on February 18, 1923 in Lyons, …

  • Helen Irene Maki

    Funeral Service for Helen Irene Maki, 89, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, Kirby Funeral Home. Helen died March 16, 2018. Survived by her sons, Martin Maki, and Robert Maki. Burial will …

  • Thomas George Martin

    Thomas G. Martin, 73, died Thursday. Survivors, sons, Ronald Martin, Benjamin Martin, daughters, Jill Clifton (Derek), Jennifer Simpson, grandchildren, Jordan Simpson, Ashley Martin, Jillian Clifton, Colbie Clifton, sisters, Loretta Green …

  • Kayla Marie McCullough

    Funeral Service for Kayla Marie McCullough of Mountain Home, 37, Arkansas, was 4:00 pm, March 18, 2018. Kayla died March 13, 2018. Survived by her parents, Jim and Shelley Poffinbarger, …

  • Vardry Lee McElroy

    Vardry "Red" McElroy, 77 of Marshall died Friday. Red was a retired reserve deputy with Searcy County Sheriff's Office. Survivors: wife, Johnnie Ruenelle, daughter, Nancy Pasley, aunts, Lessie Morrison & …

  • Mirtyce Ruth Middleton

    A Private Funeral for Mirtyce Ruth Middleton of Gassville. Mirtyce died March 15, 2018, in Gassville, Arkansas at the age of 82. Survived by her son, Stephen Temple, daughter, Sherry …

  • Waltraud "Omi" Montgomery

    WALTRAUD "OMI" MONTGOMERY, 95, of Sherwood passed away Thursday, March 22,2018. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, March 26th at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 …

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    Bill Nelson

    Bill Nelson, 76, of Park Hills, passed away, March 23, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born May 13, 1941, in El Dorado, Ark., to the …

  • Peggy Lee Bell Newsam

    Peggy Lee Bell Newsam, 71, of Benton, Arkansas went to be with her Lord March 18, 2018. She was born December 2, 1946 in Bryant, Arkansas to the late Ross …

  • Margie Evon Pamplin

    Margie Evon Pamplin, age 69, of Hamburg, died Friday, March 23, 2018. She was survived by her husband James H. Pamplin, six sons, two daughters, two step-sons, and one-step daughter. …

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    Bill R. Pate

    Bill R. Pate passed into eternal life on March 21, 2018. He was born on January 6, 1927, to Andy and Vena Pate of Marshall, Arkansas. He was an only …

  • David Raynor

    DAVID RAYNOR, 71, of Jacksonville passed away March 21, 2018. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 27, 2018, 6:00-8:00 P.M., A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas. …

  • Sheron Richardson

    Sheron Murray Richardson, 77 of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018. To view the full obituary please visit www.nelsonberna.com.

  • Jodie Mitchell Robinson, Sr.

    Jodie Mitchell Robinson, Sr., 77, of Clinton, passed away March 23, 2018. Visitation is Sunday, March 25, at 1:00pm at Lexington Baptist Church in Clinton. Services are at 2:00pm at …

  • John Stephen Rogers

    A Life Celebration for John Stephen Rogers is scheduled for 1 PM, Monday, April 2, 2018 at Victory Covenant Church, 200 County Line Rd., McGehee, Ark. Pastor Jason Martin will …

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    Felicia Rowe

    CAPTAIN FELICIA DENISE ANDERSON ROWE, 42, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away March 19, 2018. Felicia was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Morris and Mary Woods on March 28, …

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    Maurice Almond Sagely

    Maurice Almond Sagely, 91 of Van Buren passed away Friday, March 23, 2018 in his home. He was a retired school superintendent for Lonoke School District in Lonoke, Arkansas. He …

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    Artis Ray Sapp

    ARTIS RAY SAPP 65, of Little Rock, Ark., gained his wings to glory on March 21, 2018. He leaves to cherish his memory: son, Keenan Sapp (Christi); and one grandchild, …

  • Tyler Lee Shelton

    Tyler Lee Shelton, 21, of Pea Ridge, died March 22, 2018. Service set for 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 29, First Baptist Church in Pea Ridge. Arrangements are by Sisco Funeral …

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    Allean Freeman Shock

    ALLEAN FREEMAN SHOCK, 82, of Sherwood passed away Friday March 23, 2018. She was born in North Little Rock, Arkansas on May 28th, 1935 to the late Samuel Andrew and …

  • Donald Edwin Smith

    DONALD EDWIN SMITH, 73 of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on March 20, 2018. He was born April 19, 1944 in Marshall, Arkansas. A celebration of life will be held …

  • Norma Sue Spivak

    Norma Sue Spivak 62 died March 12, 2018. She was born June 10, 1955. Survivors: Jesse Lyle Longamore, Melissa Rachel Soberalski, Issac Longamore and Susana Soberalski Cremation services provided by …

  • Lauren Elaine Sunday

    Lauren Elaine Sunday, 53, of Mountain Home, Ark., passed away on Friday, March 23, 2018 in Mountain Home, Ark. Arrangements are by Conner Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center. A …

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    John Tomosieski, III

    JOHN TOMOSIESKI III, of North Little Rock passed away Friday, March 23, 2018. He was born June 21, 1966 to Anna "Nancy" and the late John Tomosieski, Jr. He was …

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    Lavell Tyler

    LAVELL TYLER, 45 of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on March 18, 2018. He was preceded in death by his brother Michael Tyler. He was a dedicated worker at Taco …

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    Tim Wallace

    Tim Wallace, 54, of Washburn, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, March 21 in Joplin, Missouri. Tim was born in Newport, Arkansas to Bill Wallace and Celia Lowe Wallace. He married …

  • Nathan Mitchell Ward

    NATHAN MITCHELL WARD, of Little Rock, AR, departed this life March 19, 2018. Nathan leaves to cherish his memory: Parents Kenneth Ward and Shanika Ward, Graveside service: Monday March 26, …

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    John Lee Wells

    John Lee Wells, age 72, went to Heaven on March 19, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in Rogers, surrounded by family and friends. John was born on August 30, 1945, in …

  • Mary Julia West

    Mary Julia (Judy) West, age 92, of Prairie Grove, passed March 24, 2018, born March 25, 1925 Survived by three children, Randy West, Danny West and Donna Bond; Service Friday …

  • Rev. Elmer J. Whitbeck

    Rev. Elmer J. Whitbeck, 92, of Sterling, NE, passed away March 21, 2018. Born January 1, 1926, in Underwood, PA, to Frank Arthur & Elizabeth (Coates) Whitbeck. Rev. Whitbeck was …

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    Bruce Kenneth Winter

    BRUCE KENNETH WINTER, 78 of Little Rock, Arkansas passed from this life on March 20, 2018. He was born on October 5, 1939 in Bell, California. Bruce was a life …

  • Carlton Shelby Yates

    Carlton Shelby Yates, 71, of Garfield, died March 22, 2018 at Mercy Hopital in Rogers. Service is set for 12:00 p.m. Monday March 26 at Brightwater Methodist Church. Arrangements by …

  • David Eugene Yount

    Funeral for David Yount, 66, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, at Kirby Funeral Home Chapel, March 24 at 10 a.m. Died March 13, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Survived by wife, Lisa …

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