Mrs. Alma Sherrell, age 86, of Newport died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2008 following an extended illness. She was born Nov. 25, 1921 in Woodruff County, the daughter of Albert T. and Ethel (Bates) Peebles., |
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Funeral services for Ammie Pittman, 81, of Helena-West Helena will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008 at the True Vine Baptist Church at 415 West Garland St., Helena-West Helena. Dr. L.E. Braggs will officiate. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Cemetery in the Southland Community. Ammie born, Aug. 2, 1927 in Marvell to Maggie and Namon Braggs, died Oct. 31, 2008 at Helena Regional Medical Center. She confessed an everlasting hope in Jesus Christ at an early age at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Marvell. After living in Chicago she moved to West Helena in 1959 where she became a member of True Vine Baptist Church. She sang in the mass choir until her health failed her. She enjoyed visiting the sick. She leaves to cherish her memory two brothers, Matthew (Alma) Braggs of Helena-West Helena and Jimmie Braggs of Chicago; three sisters, James Ola Gine of St. Louis, Lula Mae Braggs Smith of Chicago and Annie Mae (Owens) Young of St. Louis; a special cousin, Juanita Mitchell of Helena-West Helena; and a host of relatives, nieces, nephews and her church family at True Vine. Active pallbearers will be Larry Braggs, Theodore Braggs, Donnell Braggs, Melvin Lacey, Freddy Stevenson and Larry Gine. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the True Vine Men’s Ministry and the Male Chorus. Calhoun Funeral Home in Helena will direct services.   |
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Funeral services for Annie L. Kirby, 62, affectionately known as “Ms. Ann,” of Helena-West Helena will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008 at the First Baptist Church in Oneida with the Rev. Jerome Webb officiating. Burial will follow in the Oneida Community Cemetery. Visitation will be tonight from 5 to 7 in the Robert Lee Brown Memorial Chapel. Kirby was born on June 10, 1946 to the late Ruthie Mae Willis and Daniel Sleigh. Her grandmother, Annie Williams-Jones, who preceded her in death, raised Ann. She confessed a hope in Christ at the early age of 12. In 1965, Annie Sleigh and Samuel Smith married. Ann and Sam moved to Chicago in 1966 and three sons were born to their union. She united in fellowship at Second Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church in 1969. She was a faithful member for over 20 years. She sang in the mission choir and served as the pastor’s aide president. She worked for AT&T for 16 years as a telephone operator in Chicago. She worked at Wal-Mart in West Helena for seven years as a cashier and telephone operator and at the Phillips County Health Department for five years. Ann returned home to Arkansas in 1989. She reunited her fellowship with First Missionary Baptist Church in Oneida. She served as choir director, Sunday School teacher, pastor’s aide chairperson, served on program committees, as church announcer and was a master as a mistress of ceremony. She had a passion for singing for the Lord. Ann married Arthur Kirby on Nov. 3, 1993. Annie “Ann” Smith-Kirby entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008 at Helena Regional Medical Center in Helena. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Arthur Kirby of Helena; her sons, Frederick Allen Smith (Monique), Samuel Donte Smith (Cherry) and Randy Bernard Smith (Lisa) of Chicago; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Alma Roberts-Jones (Arlee) of Orlando, Fla.; aunts, Willie Mae Roberts of Toledo, Ohio, Eula Roberts of Oneida and a host of cousins, relatives and dear friends. Brown’s Home for Funerals Inc. will direct services.   |
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Funeral services for Audra Lanette Neal, 40, of Helena-West Helena will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008 at the Galilee Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Helena-West Helena. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Galilee Church. Neal, born Sept. 7, 1968 in Helena to Johnnie Louise Neal and the late Arthur Neal Sr., died Oct. 29, 2008. She was born in the light of God’s love and there He held her to proclaim her acceptance in Him, until her release from this world. She was baptized at an early age at the Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. She remained a faithful member at Galilee until her home going. She was preceded in death by her loving father, Arthur Neal Sr. and a nephew, Rodney Leach. She was a student at Phillips County Developmental Center in the adult training program for many years. She loved going to school and mingling with the other students and staff. She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving and devoted mother, Johnnie Neal; nine sisters, Annette (John) Hawkins and Lillian Leach of Helena-West Helena, Linda Davis of Los Angeles, Darnell (Ervin) Pugh of Charlotte, N.C. Verdean (Joseph) Gueste of San Diego, Adall Saulberry of Memphis, Francine (William) Williams, Marilyn (Tony) Pillow and Mavis Neal, all of Russellville; three brothers, Arthur (Phyllis) Neal Jr. and Darren Neal both of Russellville and Karl (Marcie) Neal of Oak Forrest, Wash.; an uncle, Herman Payne of Helena; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and caring friends; two special friends, Jeraldine Davis and Virgie Grant and a loving church family. Jackson and Highley Funeral Home will direct services.   |
Anna "Peggy" E. Laws |
will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville.Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Sequoyah United Methodist Church in Fayetteville with the Rev. Craig Russell and Pastor Michael Wright officiating. Private burial will be at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville.Memorial contributions may be made to Butterfield Trail Village or to Sequoyah United Methodist Church.To sign the online guest book, please visit www.nelsonberna.com.Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory of Fayetteville.-- PAID |
Brenda Sue Braziel, 62, of Hot Springs, died Tuesday, Nov. |
Brenda Sue McCurry |
DECATUR -- Brenda Sue McCurry, 54, of Decatur died Nov. 8, 2008, at her home. She was born Feb. 4, 1954, in Pine Bluff to Billy Denzel and Emma Sue Fielding Kesterson.She married Darrell Dewayne McCurry on Dec. 3, 1982. She worked for FEMA as a disaster assistant mitigation officer. She was a homemaker and a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Kingsland.Survivors include her husband, Darrell McCurry of Decatur; her parents of Pine Bluff; two sons, John Mike Layson and wife Tanya and Shawn Dewayne McCurry and wife Amy, all of Huntsville; her daughter, Jaime Diane McCurry of Decatur; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; her brother, John Kesterson of West Virginia; two sisters, Vickie Kesterson of West Virginia and Bobby Scott of Pine Bluff.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.Cremation arrangements are by Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home in Siloam Springs. |
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Graveside services for former Elaine resident, C.H. Roark, 93, of Hopkinsville, Ky., were held Monday, Nov. 10 at Rigg Memory Acres in Cadiz, Kty. Rev. Jim Hazelrigg officiated. Roark, born Oct. 24, 1915 in Hampton, Ark., to the late Frank and Cora Green Roark, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008 at the Christian Care Communities in Hopkinsville, Kty. He was a member of the Elaine Methodist Church and was a retired agriculture teacher in Elaine, a farmer and a member of the Future Farmers of America and a Gideon. He leaves his wife of 69 years, Mary Louise Roark of Hopkinsville; a son and daughter in law, Dr. Jon Roark and wife, Lisa of Hopkinsville; a daughter, Marilyn Peterson of Elaine; three grandchildren, J. Roark and Carl Roark of Hopkinsville and Mary Rose Woo of Elaine. His parents, a brother and two sisters preceded him in death. Memorials may be made to the Elaine Methodist Church, 202 Kelly Ave., Elaine, AR, 72333 or to the University Heights Academy, 1300 Academy Drive Hopkinsville, KY, 42240 |
PRESCOTT--Cain Dixon, 96, of Prescott, died Thursday, November 6, 2008, at a Texarkana hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time, but will be announced by Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home in Prescott., |
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Carletta Jane Blackford of Dallas, Texas, died Nov. 6, 2008, peacefully in her sleep after a lengthy illness. She was born March 11, 1932. |
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Catherine Magdeline Wheatley, 78, of Austin, born April 12, 1930, passed from this life Oct. 26 2008. |
FULTON--Charlean Gayton, 72, of Fulton, died October 29, 2008, in a Texarkana hospital. She was born March 15, 1936, in Little River County. She attended Henry C. Yerger High School in Hope and was a member of Galilee Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Charlie and Celia Riven; three brothers; two sisters; one grandchild and one great-grandchild. |
Charles L. Tortorello Jr. |
FAYETTEVILLE -- Charles L. Tortorello Jr., 83, of Fayetteville died Nov. 8, 2008, at his home. He was born May 13, 1925, in Chicago to Charles and Vera Cercio Tortorello.He married Emily Lullo on May 4, 1943. He was an Army veteran of World War II and retired as a battalion chief from the Chicago Fire Department after 26 years. He moved to Fayetteville in 1979, where he owned and operated Shady Lane Mobile Home Park. He enjoyed Dixieland music, playing clarinet and cooking.He was preceded in death by his son, Joseph M. Tortortello, in 2007.Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Emily Tortorello of the home; three children, Betty Rowe and husband Henry of Fayetteville, Charles J. Tortorello and wife Lisa of Chicago and Charlene Lopshire and husband Douglas of Fayetteville; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Fayetteville National Cemetery. Fayetteville Fire Department Chaplain Shawn Shelton will officiate.Military honors will be conducted by Bella Vista VFW Post 9063.Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home in Springdale, online at www.heritageofnwa.com.Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 3291 S. Thompson, Suite D104, Springdale, 72764. |
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Charlotte Belle Hughes, 80, of Cabot, passed away on Friday, Oct. 31, 2008. She was born January 26, 1928 in Granite City, Illinois to the late Guy Turner and Mary Crouch Turner. |
Charlotte Walden |
SELIGMAN, Mo. — Charlotte Joan Walden, 80, of Seligman died Nov. 9, 2008, at her home. She was born Sept. 17, 1928, in Adair, Ill., to Leland C. Skiles Sr. and Hazel Hoke Skiles.She was an Army veteran and was retired from the Army Corps of Engineers in Rogers. She was a secretary for many different civil service communication offices, and had worked in the Division of Records for the Washington State Highway Patrol. She married Arlus "Wayne" Walden in 1953.Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Arlus "Wayne" Walden of Seligman; her son, Darrell Walden and wife Tammy of Camdenton, Mo.; two daughters, Debra Jean Walden Davis of Battlefield, Mo., and Julie JoAnn Walden Scott of Battlefield; her brother, Carroll Skiles of Astoria, Ill.; four grandchildren.Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at White Funeral Home in Cassville, Mo., with Ken West and Ben Loudermilk officiating. Military graveside services will follow at Walden Cemetery near Busch with Bob Scott officiating.The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.Memorials may be made to Walden Cemetery, c/o White Funeral Home. |
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Cornelia Robinson, 93, of Little Rock, a member of Baring Cross Baptist Church in North Little Rock, died Oct. 29 after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer's disease. |
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Funeral services for Dekavaunce Robinson, 15, of Marvell will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008 at the Fountain Head M.B. Church in Marvell with the Rev. James Allen officiating. Burial will follow in Blackton Cemetery in Holly Grove. Robinson was born, Oct. 5, 1993 to Catina Bennett and Gary Robinson. He died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008 in Helena. He lived life to the fullest as a student at Marvell Junior High School and was also a loving brother, son, and uncle. His paternal parents, Richard and Queen Robinson, preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Catina (Lance) of Marvell; his father, Gary Robinson (Ardella) of Helena-West Helena; his maternal grandmother, Verlean Bennett of Helena-West Helena, Lou Wanda Thomas of Marvell; his maternal grandfather, Jessie B. Murrell (Iola) of Marvell; six sisters, Phantessia Bennett, Sabrina Robinson of Marvell, Garyondra Robinson, Garyondris Robinson, Garya Robinson, all of Helena-West Helena and Goldie Holder of Missouri; two brothers, Brandon Robinson of Marvell and Gary Robinson Jr., of Helena- West Helena. He also leaves a host of other relatives and friends to cherish his memory. Brown’s Home for Funerals Inc. will direct the services.   |
Deborah Lyn Camp |
ELKINS -- Deborah Lyn Camp, 37, of Elkins was called home to be with our Lord, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at her home. She was born May 6, 1971, in Springdale to Lee Roy and Sharon Kilpatrick.She graduated valedictorian of her class in 1990 from Elkins High School. After graduating high school, she was employed for 14 years by Terra Studios in Durham. For the past seven years, she was employed by Chambers Bank in Elkins, where she made countless friends within the community. She was a member of Hazel Valley Community Church.Deborah possessed a strong love for her family always putting everyone's needs before her own. She enjoyed all kinds of music, singing, dancing, reading, swimming, fishing and playing games with her family. She was especially fond of the holidays when she could decorate her yard and home in celebration. She was well-known by all for singing Jingle Bells in the middle of July in anticipation.On Feb. 29, 1996, she married Billy Wyman Camp in Elkins. On April 19, 1997, she gave birth to her miracle baby, Derik Wyman Camp. Her second miracle, Ethan Garrett Camp was born June 5, 1998. Billy, Derick and Ethan all survive of the home.Additional survivors include her parents, Don and Sharon Kilpatrick; brother, Roy Kilpatrick and wife Tonya and their children, Brittany and Austin and brother, Darrell Kilpatrick, all of Elkins.She was preceded in death by her biological father, Lee Roy Kilpatrick of Elkins, great-grandmother, Pearl Clow of Booneville, paternal grandparents, Walter and Irene Kilpatrick of Huntsville and maternal grandparents, Dennis and Sylvia Scott of Booneville.A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at Beard's Funeral Chapel in Fayetteville, online at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to Chambers Bank in Elkins.--Paid |
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Dee Carithers, 70, of Little Rock, a librarian and teacher, died Oct. 25. |
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Dorothy J. “Janie� West, 72, of Paragould died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, in Harrisburg. She was born in Trumann on Feb. 28, 1936, to the late T.J. and Emma West. Dorothy was a retired 20-year supervisor at Fastner’s Inc. in Michigan City, Ind. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Van West, Leon West and Virgil West; and sister, Lucille Rasdon. |
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Funeral services for Pastor Edgar Delanie Starks, 39,of Southaven, Miss. will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008 at the Antioch Baptist Church, 6461 Highway 161 Walls, Miss. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery in Walls. Visitation will be from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at the New Garden M.B. Church, 4252 Palestine Road in Coldwater, Miss. Starks was the youngest of six children, born June 16, 1969 to Joe and Millie Reed Starks in Memphis. Pastor Starks, his wife Evet McCray Starks and children resided in Helena, Forrest City and West Memphis until recently when the moved to Southaven. Starks accepted the call to pastor the Walnut Grove, M.B. Church in Marvell, First St. Mark M.B. Church in Marvell and was the pastor of New Garden Church in Coldwater at the time of his death. He leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved wife, Evet Starks of Southaven, Miss.; five sons, Dashad Holmes of Southaven, Miss., DeAndre Starks of St. Louis, Enijah, Keyran and Keylan Starks of Southaven; a daughter, Kiera Holmes of Southaven; his parents Joe and Millie Starks of Memphis; two brothers, Stanley (Angela) Starks of Houston, Texas and Michael (Shannon) Starks of Memphis; three sisters, Veronica Childs and Joanne Starks of Memphis and Diane Webber of Houston; his mother-in-law, Evangelist Billie White (Pastor Samuel White) of Forrest City; his father-in-law, Norman McCray Sr., (Linda) of Elaine; seven sisters-in-law; a special sister-in-law, Cherika Smith; a special brother-in-law Minister Norman McCray Jr. (Tenika); two uncles, four aunts, a special aunt, San Jose Fraction (Lloyd) of West Memphis; his godmother, Lucy Porter of Marianna; five godchildren; three god sisters; a special childhood friend, Sylvester “Pete” Batty; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Wolfe Brothers Funeral Home, 128 South Seventh St. in West Memphis will direct services.   |
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Edward Ray Brown, 85, of North Little Rock, a World War II veteran who was retired from Sun Oil Co. and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, died Oct. 28. |
Elsie Ann Wilkin |
will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at McDonald Funeral Home in Picayune. Burial will be later in Fayetteville National Cemetery.Memorials may be made to St. Barnabas Anglican Church, 201 Norwood St., Picayune, Miss. 39466 or National Foundation for Alternative Medicine, 1325 G St. NW, Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20005. |
Evelyn Stuck |
HUNTSVILLE -- Evelyn Stuck, 75, of Huntsville died Nov. 8, 2008, at her home. She was born July 2, 1933, in Haskell, Okla., to John Warren and Bessie Perryman Fitzpatrick.She was a homemaker, a member of the Church of Christ and the Rebekah Lodge at Kingston. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Roy Stuck; and one son, Marty Ray Stuck.Survivors include three sons and one daughter-in-law, Terry and Judy Stuck of Mustang, Okla., Gerald Stuck and Steven Stuck, both of the home; three daughters, Ivy Long of Cushing, Okla., Sharon Hawkins and husband Bob of Huntsville, and Tammie Emery of the home; one sister, Winnie Rowland of Broken Arrow, Okla.; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Brashears Funeral Home.Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Brashears Funeral Home with the Rev. Brandon Brasel officiating. Burial will be in the Kingston Cemetery.Pallbearers will be Michael Berry, Joseph Turner, Josh Turner, Zach Hobbs, Seth Stuck and Ron Rose. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Turner, Kevin McDonald, Ronnie Carpenter and Jerry Cook. |
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Funeral services for Fon Tenoy (Tenoy) Smith, 90, of Lexa were held Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008 at the Church of God of Prophecy in Helena-West Helena. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park at Barton. Rev. Floyd Tackett officiated. Smith, born Oct. 12, 1918 in Cherry Valley to the late Fontenoy (F.N.) Smith and the late James Agnes Hanks Smith, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008 in Memphis. He was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy. He leaves five sons, Aaron Smith and wife, Dolly of Isola, Miss., Arthur Smith and wife, Carol of Helena, Lonnie Smith and wife, Peggy of Quinton, Okla., Calvin Smith and wife, Betty, and Stanford Smith and wife, Sheila, all of Helena-West Helena; three daughters, Mary Burch of Paragould, Evelyn Lynchard and husband, Shelby of Florence, Miss. and Wanda Byrd and husband, Ralph of Helena-West Helena; 34 grandchildren; 71 great-grandchildren; three great-great- grandchildren; and a brother, Charlie Smith of Shady Grove, Okla. His wife, Ruth Woodall Smith, his parents, a daughter, Alice Rose Smith and a grandson, Toney Burch, preceded him in death. Pallbearers were Mike Smith, Steve Smith, Danny Smith, Randy Smith, Paul Burch, Chris Lynchard, Shane Lynchard, Tony Byrd and Joey Smith. Honorary pallbearers were his grandsons and great-grandsons. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home directed services. Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.   |
Flora L. House Ketchum, 96, of Arkadelphia, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008. |
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Frankie G. Keathley, 89, of North Little Rock, a self-employed business woman and a lifelong Baptist, died Oct. 30. |
Gordon Rehnke |
ROGERS — Gordon Clarence Rehnke, 83, of Rogers died Nov. 6, 2008, at Fayetteville Veterans Home. He was born Sept. 29, 1925, in Kenyon, Minn., to Clarence and Olive Meschke Rehnke.He was retired from sales and was a Marine Corps veteran.A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today at Fayetteville National Cemetery with Chaplain Audie Long officiating.Arrangements are by Moore's Chapel in Fayetteville, online at mooresfuneralchapel.com. |
Herbert Duncan, 80, of Malvern, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, in a Hot Springs hospital. |
Howard Dunaway Sr. |
HENDERSON -- Howard Henry Dunaway Sr., 75, died Nov. 6, 2008, at Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House. He was born Sept. 18, 1933, in Tupelo, Miss., to James Henry and Beulah Bell Dunaway.He was an auto mechanic and lived in Henderson for 28 years, moving from Kansas City, Mo.He was preceded in death by his son, Emmett.Survivors include six sons, Milton, Howard Jr., Larry and Kenneth Dunaway, all of Kansas City, Gary and Howard Dunaway III of Henderson; four daughters, Carol and Gloria Dunaway, both of Kansas City, Shiela Ginn of Pleasant Grove and Rhonda Martin of Henderson; 22 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one sister, Catherine Dunaway of Truman.Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House.Arrangements are by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services, Henderson.Services will be private. |
Imogene Ruth Vines |
FAYETTEVILLE -- Imogene Ruth Vines, 87, of Fayetteville died Nov. 7, 2008, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was born Dec. 20, 1920, in Kingston to Carl and Lela Boydston Sisco. She was employed by Buena Park California Public Schools for 23 years and was awarded honorary life membership in the California Congress of Parents and Teachers. She was a member of the First Congregational Church in Buena Park for 47 years.Survivors include her daughter, Lyla Ferguson and husband Jerry of Elkins; a sister, Atha Lee Imhoff of Riverside, Calif.; a brother, Kenneth Sisco of Westminster, Calif.; two grandsons; one great-granddaughter.Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Fayetteville National Cemetery with the Rev. Jasper Hankins officiating.The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. today at Beard's Funeral Chapel, online at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com. |
Imogene Wright |
will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at Benton County Funeral Home, online at www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com. Burial will be in the Cave Springs Cemetery.Pallbearers will be Tony Wright, Robbie Brown, Rusty Brown, Randy Brown, Kris Marchant and Steve Marchant.Honorary pallbearers will be all her nephews and great-nephews.Memorials may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, c/o Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. Fourth St., Rogers, 72756. |
Jean W. Brown |
will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.Memorials may be made to Gideon's International, P.O. Box 273, Siloam Springs, 72761. |
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James David "Jim" Godwin, 65, of North Little Rock died Oct. 28 after an extended illness. |
Jo Dean Butler |
FONTANA, Calif. -- Jo Dean Butler, 73, died Oct. 25, 2008, at Fontana. She was born Nov. 17, 1934, in Ponca to Oscar and Vivian Butler.Survivors include three sisters, Juanette Eden and Billy of Springdale, Shirley Mets and Jim of Eugene, Ore., and Sharon Lawson and Marty of Hillsboro, Ore., and Rick Butler and Cheryl of Aurora, Ill.Services were Oct. 28 in California. Her nephew Ken Eden officiated.Burial was Oct. 30 in Lane Memorial Gardens in Eugene, Ore. |
Joanne Sommerkorn, 73, of Pencil Bluff, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008. |
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John Michael Fortner, of Cabot, was born in Little Rock, AR on May 9th, 1991. He passed away in the early morning of Nov. 1, 2008. |
John H. Johnson |
will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 at Callison-Lough Funeral Home in downtown Rogers. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Fayetteville, officiated by the Rev. Lowell Grisham. Burial will follow in Rogers Cemetery.Pallbearers will be Burke Johnson, Adam Johnson, Andrew Johnson, Jason Landers, Bryce Landers, Charlie Lout.Honorary pallbearers will be Andrew Johnson, Rob Johnson, Edward Johnson, Tripler O'Connor, John A. O'Connor and Will Johnson.Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 1190, Fayetteville, 72701.— Paid |
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Johnnie Sue Simpson Coffman, 82, of Conway, went to join her heavenly family on Monday, Nov. 10, 2008. She was born in Russellville. |
Friday, November 7, 2008 1:58 PM |
June Brown Brooks, 80, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008. She was born July 11, 1928 in Roanoke, Va., to the late Elijah and Martha Junkin Brown. She was a homemaker, a gardener and a cook. She was preceded in death by a son, Patrick Thomas Brooks. |
Kathryn J. Walker |
LECANTO, Fla. -- Kathryn J. Walker, 83, of Lecanto, Fla., died Nov. 9, 2008, at Crystal River Health and Rehab in Crystal River, Fla. She was born May 28, 1925, in Chicago to John B. and Lucille Joyner.She moved to Lecanto 11 years ago from Bentonville. She was a retired licensed practical nurse and a member of the Disciples of Christ Church in Bentonville and attended Harmony Christian Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman M. Knight, in 1981.Survivors include her daughter, Karen R. Jones of Gravette; her sister, Lois Archer of Bentonville; granddaughter, Nancy Taylor of Bella Vista.Private cremation arrangements were by Strickland Funeral Home in Crystal River. |
Loretta J. Lay, age 77, of the Strawberry Point Lutheran Home, died after a long illness on Tuesday morning, Nov. 4, 2008, at the Regional Medical Center in Manchester, Iowa. |
LaVere Alvin Riggs, 86, of Harrison, died Monday, Nov. 10 (2008) at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison., Think you know Boone County? Tell us the location of this photo and be an Ozarks expert. Find Out More » |
Laila M. Jones, 94, of Sebring, Fla., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, at her home in Sebring. |
Lauren Baker Godley |
ROGERS -- Lauren Baker Godley, 83, of Rogers died Nov. 9, 2008, at Mercy Medical Center in Rogers. He was born May 27, 1925, in Rogers to William Garret and Georgia L. Eaves Godley.He retired from Southwest Bella Telephone Co. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the South Pacific. He was a member of VFW Post 40 and 8 and First Christian Church in Rogers.He was preceded in death by one grandson, David Williams.Survivors include his son, John Godley of Rogers; his daughter, Cathy Williams and husband Warren of Benton; his sister, Louise Ritschel of Tahlequah, Okla.; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Rogers City Cemetery.Memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation.Arrangements are by Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers. |
Lillian (Egger) Brookes, 86, of Hot Springs Village, Ark., died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, in Hot Springs Village, Ark. |
Lydia Emitt |
will be from 3 to 5 p.m. today at the funeral home, online at mooresfuneralchapel.com. |
Lynn L. Huffman |
GENTRY -- Lynn L. Huffman, 75, of Gentry died Nov. 9, 2008, at Siloam Springs. She was born June 1, 1933, in Denver.She was a draftsperson for RTW and enjoyed camping and hunting.Survivors include her daughter, Terri A. Ryan of Kyle, Texas; her brother, Rae Hinrichs of Denver; grandsons, Bryan and Jason Ryan and Christopher Gaupel; great-grandchildren, Zachary Ryan, Talula Gaupel and Erik Ryan.A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Benton County Funeral Home in Rogers, online at www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.Memorials may be made to American Lung Association or Humane Society, c/o Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th St., Rogers. |
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Mary Louise "Puddin" Wood Crumby, 89, of North Little Rock, a homemaker and a member of Baring Cross Baptist Church in Sherwood, died Oct.26. |
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Mary Elizabeth Jamison, 93, of Florissant, Mo., died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, at Barnes Hospital in St. Peters, Mo. Born Jan. 6, 1915, in Mammoth Springs, she was a homemaker and member of West End Church of Christ in St. Peters. |
ARKADELPHIA--Mary Louise Toland, 95, of Arkadelphia, died November 5, 2008, in Arkadelphia. She was born July 5, 1913, in Shady Point, Okla., to John and Lona Campbell Vanmeter. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Christian Church in Gurdon. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert Toland; two brothers, one sister, and three grandchildren. |
Maxine (Manns) Gordon, 56, of Harrison, died Saturday, Nov. 8 (2008) at Harrison. |
May Ann Burton |
will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Washington County Hospice, P.O. Box 356, Fayetteville, 72702. |
Norma Cooper |
PRAIRIE GROVE -- Norma Cooper, 74, of Prairie Grove died Nov. 8, 2008, at Fayetteville Health and Rehab Center. Arrangements are by Brashears Funeral Home. |
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Norma Jean Rateliff, 76, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008. She was born Oct. 1, 1932 in Emmett, Arkansas to the late William Thomas and Ettie Velma Dougan Harden. |
Norma Rodena Cooper |
PRAIRIE GROVE -- Norma Rodena Cooper, 74, of Prairie Grove died Nov. 8, 2008, at Fayetteville Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born July 14, 1934, in Alpena to Willie and Bertha Neff Williams.She was a retired sales clerk from Wal-Mart and a member of Prairie Grove Assembly of God Church.Survivors include her husband, Vernon R. Cooper of the home; her daughter, Pamela Rae Cooper Allen of Fayetteville; three brothers, Jimmy R. Williams of Fayetteville, Billy Williams of Sonora, Calif., and Wayne Williams of Olympia, Wash.; her grandson, Jimmy Ray Allen of Fayetteville.Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Brashears Funeral Home in Huntsville, online at www.brashearsfuneralhome.net. The Rev. Don Nichols will officiate.Burial will be in Fayetteville National Cemetery. |
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Funeral services for Olivia “Fuller” Davis, 81, of Turner will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008 at the Branch Baptist Church in Turner with Rev. L.C. Wright officiating. Burial will follow in the Branch Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight in the Robert Lee Brown Memorial Chapel. Davis was born on Dec. 26, 1926 to Willie and Lucy Fason. Olivia was known as “Fuller” to her family and friends. She confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and became a member of the Branch Baptist Church until her death on Oct. 28, 2008. She married Adolph Davis and 13 children were born to their union. Her husband; three sons, Leroy, Adolph Jr., and Theopis; four sisters, Willie Louis, Laura Jones, Myrtle Page and Dovetta Holden preceded her in death. She leaves to cherish her memory, 10 children, Calvin Davis (Mae), Lee Calvin Hunter Jr. of Chicago, Ophdellia (Jessie) Robinson, James Davis, Adell Davis, Anthony Davis of Detroit, Velma Ann Davis of Westland, Mich., Queen (Willie) Long of Milwaukee, Fint Davis and Theodore Davis of Marvell; a sister, Ollie Fason of Chicago; two brothers, Sidney and Jessie Fason of Detroit; a sister-in-law, Allester Tipton of Cincinnati; 27 grandchildren; and a host of great -grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends to cherish her memory. Brown’s Home for Funerals Inc. will direct the services.   |
Obituaries |
November 09, 2008 |
Oldean Housley Cain, 94, of Hot Springs, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Nov. 10, 2008. |
Opal Maxine Higgins |
FAYETTEVILLE — Opal Maxine "Apple" Higgins, 79, of Fayetteville died Nov. 11, 2008, at Washington Regional Medical Center. She was born July 4, 1929, in Neosho, Mo.She was a retired employee from Klink Citrus in Ivanhoe, Calif., and a Baptist.She was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Higgins.Survivors include her son, Thomas Richard Higgins and wife Margaret of Fayetteville; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Fairview Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Tim Smith will officiate.Arrangements are by Moore's Chapel in Fayetteville, online at mooresfuneralchapel.com. |
Patricia Mae Edmonson |
will be from noon to 8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home in Springdale. The family will be present from 6 to 8 p.m.Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The Rev. Howard Garrett will officiate. Burial will be in Fairview Memorial Gardens.Pallbearers will be Michael Hall, Ronnie Collins, Rick Stidham, James Walker, Jeremy Doshier and Daniel Hutchek.Memorials may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, 72762. |
Friday, November 7, 2008 1:58 PM |
Patrick Lee Nunnery, 63, of Jacksonville died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008. |
Paul J. Burnett, 53, of Malvern, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, in a Little Rock VA hospital. |
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 8:53 AM |
Paul Marsh, 43, of Conway, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, in Camden. He was born April 9, 1965, in Pool, England, a son of Barry T. Marsh and the late Helen Hammond (Fraser) Hoff. He was also preceded in death by his stepmother, Linda Marsh; and a stepbrother, Ed Marsh. |
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Funeral services for Roosevelt Walker 68, of Helena-West Helena will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008 in the Robert Lee Brown Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Jarvis Smith officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 tonight in the chapel. Walker was born Feb. 4, 1940 in Marvell to the late John and Josephine Walker. He was a plumber for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Curdell Walker and Theautris Walker. Walker died Oct. 29, 2008 at Helena Regional Medical Center. He leaves to cherish his memory, Maxine Walker; a son, Rico D. Walker, a stepson, Elliott Bennett; daughters, Roselyn Walker; stepdaughters, Sunya Bennett and Juaquita Porter; a brother, J.L. Walker; sisters, Fannie Udell (Champ), Mary Ester Walker; a sister-in-law, Verbie Walker; and a host of relatives and friends to cherish his memory. Brown’s Home for Funerals Inc. will direct services.   |
Ms. Rosie Mae Boyd, age 85, of Bassett, died Saturday, Nov.8, 2008 at her residence in Bassett. |
Ramona J. Thome |
SILOAM SPRINGS -- Ramona J. Thome, 68, of Siloam Springs died Nov. 4, 2008, in Fayetteville. She was born Aug. 2, 1940, in Clonmel, Kan., to Michael and Lena Eck Pelz.She was a homemaker and a member of the Catholic Church.She is survived by her husband, Alvin R. Thome of the home; her daughter, Dana Singleton of Wichita, Kan.; her son, Patrick Thome of Pittsburg, Kan.; and one granddaughter.Cremation arrangements are by Benton County Funeral Home in Rogers, online at www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society or ASPCA, c/o the funeral home., will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Sisco Funeral Chapel of Springdale.Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Mark Mceuen and Larry Hendren officiating.Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3291 S. Thompson Suite D104, Springdale, AR 72764. |
Rex Allan Johns Jr. |
will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.Memorials may be made to the Alcoholics Anonymous group Hi-Nooners, Springdale, Arkansas 72764.-- PAID |
The Rev. Roosevelt Edgerson, 75, of Malvern, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, in a Little Rock hospital. |
Rose Marie Davis |
HUNTSVILLE -- Rose Marie Davis, 76, of Huntsville died Nov. 6, 2008, at her home. She was born Nov. 15, 1931, at Memphis, Tenn. She was a welder and welding instructor for Caterpillar. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Davis.Survivors include one son, Kenneth Havens Jr. of Kingston; two daughters, Rozella Moore of Belevue, Ill., and Georgianna Havens of Peoria, Ill.; one brother, Robert Ryan of Huntsville; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.No services are planned. Cremation was by Brashears Funeral Home of Huntsville, online at www.brashearsfuneralhome.net.Memorials may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 34 W. Colt Square Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72703. |
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 8:53 AM |
Scott Norman Cantrell, 61, of Greenbrier, went to be with the Lord Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008. He was born April 19, 1947, in Conway to the late Marvin "Mugg" Cantrell and Florene Cole Cantrell. |
Selwyn Doyle Palmer |
BELLA VISTA — Selwyn Doyle Palmer, 71, of Bella Vista passed away on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, at 11:30 a.m. He was born Nov. 19, 1936, in Clayton, N.M., to Horace and Estelle Palmer.He attended Texas A&M University and spent four years in the Air Force, receiving an honorable discharge.He and his wife, Pat attended Rhema Bible Training Center in Broken Arrow, Okla., and worked together in the ministry for 23 years. He pastored at nondenominational churches, Faith Chapel in Bella Vista and Faith Christian Center in Bentonville.Selwyn was a loving husband and father, a third-generation St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan and a good friend to many. Selwyn attended Faith Builders Family Church in Rogers until his death.He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Pat Palmer; one son, Ricky Palmer; one daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Mike Senkevech; one granddaughter, Rachel and one brother, Jarvis Palmer.A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers with Pastors Alvin Bushman and Tim Horton conducting the service.— Paid |
Selwyn Palmer |
BELLA VISTA -- Selwyn Palmer, 71, of Bella Vista died Nov. 9, 2008, at Circle of Life Hospice Home in Springdale. Arrangements are by Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers. |
Shirley Ann Thomas |
will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers.Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Fellowship Bible Church of Northwest Arkansas Training Center Chapel. |
Shirley C. Knowles |
will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Bella Vista Assembly of God church, 1771 Forest Hills Blvd.A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church with the Rev. Jonathan Watson officiating. Arrangements are by the Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory in Bella Vista, online at www.funeralmation.com.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Bella Vista Assembly of God, Building Fund. |
Friday, November 7, 2008 1:58 PM |
Thomas Norwood Foster Jr., 88, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008 in North Little Rock. He was born Aug. 27, 1920 in Conway, Arkansas to the late Thomas Norwood Foster Sr. and Effie Wilkerson Foster. |
Ulis Morrison, 99, died Saturday, Nov. 8 (2008) at Little Rock. |
Velna Russell, 91, of Green Forest, died Friday, Nov. 7 (2008) at Green Forest. |
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William “Billy” Arthur Hudson, 69, of Tucson, died Nov. 3, 2008. He leaves his children, Penny (Victor) Shaffer of Phoenix and Tim Hudson of Mesa; a brother, Gene Hudson of Pine Bluff; sisters, Joyce H. McDaniel of Tucson, Marie H. Walters of Mountain Home, Anna Apengler of Boise, Idaho and Patricia Irene Hudson of Carlsbad, Calif.; an aunt, Jane Carnathan of Greers Ferry; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, 2:30 p.m. at Evergreen Mortuary, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Espinosa Care, LLC, Heatherwood Care Home, 4520 N. Heatherwood Place, Tucson, Ariz. 85718.   |
Walter Judd |
SILOAM SPRINGS -- Walter Judd, 89, of Siloam Springs died Nov. 8, 2008, in Siloam Springs. Arrangements are by Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs. |
Charles Wayne Berry, age 57, of Harrison, passed away Saturday, Nov. 8 (2008) at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison. |
Friday, November 7, 2008 1:58 PM |
Wesley Paul Watson, 87, of North Little Rock died Nov. 4 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. |
Wilburn Howard Farmer, age 81, of Harrison, passed away Monday, Nov. 10 (2008) at Golden Living Hilltop Nursing Home in Harrison. |
William J. Larimore |
SPRINGDALE -- William J. Larimore, 69, of Springdale died Nov. 8, 2008.A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home in Springdale, online at www.backstrom-pyeatte.com. |
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