Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home

History At Griffin Leggett Funeral Homes & Memorial Parks, our story spans more than a century. It is a proud tradition, an honorable heritage and a history that we share with the communities we serve. Our experience guides our care, and our history reminds us that we are first and foremost a family serving families — we are people to depend on. In fact, Griffin Leggett Funeral Homes were named �Best of the Best� funeral homes in 1998 by readers of the Arkansas Democrat Gazette. Community Involvement At Griffin Leggett, we take pride in being part of the communities we serve. In addition to providing professional and caring funeral service to Arkansas families, we are proud to offer the use of our facilities to local organizations for meetings or get-togethers. We also provide grief seminars and support groups, memorial services, hospice programs and a Memorial Tree program to remember loved ones during the holidays. Our Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Location Healey & Roth Funeral Home was founded in 1905. In 1974, it merged with Griffin Leggett Funeral Home, which was established in 1936. The strong traditions of Griffin Leggett and those of Healey & Roth combined to create an establishment capable of providing unparalleled professional and personal service to Little Rock families. At Griffin Leggett, we believe that every life is unique, and every funeral should be too. We celebrate life. Griffin Leggett also offers The Simplicity Plan® prearrangement program, an easy way to handle an important family responsibility.


Our Obituaries

Clara Bernice Lawson

October 10, 1916 - February 7, 2012

Clara Bernice Lawson, 95, passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, February 07, 2012 at Maumelle Health and Rehab. Mrs. Lawson was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, affectionately known as "Aunt Bunny" to family and friends. Mrs. Lawson was born on October 10th, 1916 on her family's farm outside of Warren, AR. She and her late husband, Vance, spent much of their marriage...
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Gayla Ann Riffle

October 31, 1955 - February 5, 2012

Gayla Ann Riffle – a precious and loving soul was summoned to duty in heaven on Sunday, February 5, 2012. She was a strong fighter who waged a daily battle with a long-term progressive and painful illness that she faced with determination, bravery and many, many smiles. She is survived by her husband, Steve Riffle, Sr., two children Steven Lynn Riffle, Jr., Victoria Marie Phillips Riffle;...
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Doris M. Sanders Puls

August 7, 1926 - February 4, 2012

Doris M. Sanders Puls, 85, of Maumelle, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husbands, parents, sister, three brothers, and granddaughter, Lara Heatley. She is survived by two daughters, Shari Heatley Warner of Maine and Debbie Hooten Viktora of Conway; grandchildren, Misty Taylor of Conway, Angie Taylor of North Carolina, Brian Taylor of Bella Vista, Chris...
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Dennis James Popa

August 30, 1950 - January 29, 2012

Dennis J. Popa, 61, of Little Rock, Arkansas, died Sunday, January 29, 2012, at Hospice Home Care, as a result of a motor vehicle accident and subsequent lengthy illness. He was born August 30, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan, a son of the late Mike and Julia Popa. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Michael Popa. Denny was loved by everyone who met him, was a loving and faithful...
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Dorris Lee Binnion

August 20, 1929 - January 27, 2012

Dorris Lee Binnion, 82, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away peacefully on 1/27/2012 in Houston, Texas. She was born November 20, 1929, in Wynne, Arkansas to the late, Harry and Wilmuth Scott. Dorris was the youngest of 2 children. She married Bill Binnion August 20, 1950. They had 1 child. She attended Arkansas State Teachers and graduated with a degree in Education. She was a longtime...
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Elmer Henry Grever

November 18, 1918 - January 26, 2012

Elmer Henry Grever, 93, died at rest in his home on Thursday, January 26, 2012, due to complications following a brief illness. He was born November 18, 1918 on a family dairy farm to George Grever and Martha Hapke-Grever in Lake Zurich, IL. He graduated Ela Township High School in 1936, where he starred as a guard on the basketball team. He attended the University of Illinois in 1937, joined the...
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Charles Kent Malone

June 29, 1937 - January 24, 2012

Charles Kent Malone, 74, of Little Rock died January 24, 2012. He was born June 29, 1937 at Ft. Smith, Arkansas the son of Alvis Lewis and Lois Hay Malone. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Alvis Lewis Malone, III. Survivors are his wife of 50 years, Jan Marts Malone, daughter, Julie Malone and son Charles Kent Malone, Jr., all of Little Rock, and grandchildren,...
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Frances Jean Thomas

March 13, 1925 - January 22, 2012

Frances Jean Thomas, 86, of Little Rock, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012. She was born March 13, 1925, in Little Rock. She is survived by her husband, Robert Thomas, Sr., and five children. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Visitation is Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 West 12th Street, 501-661-9111.
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Nona Faye Sherer

August 21, 1941 - January 20, 2012

Nona Faye Sherer, 70, 0f North Little Rock, died January 20, 2012 in Mountain View, Arkansas. Born August 21, 1941 in Fifty-six, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Luther and Julia Coyle Lancaster. She was a retired nurse, and of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by her husband, Billy Ray Sherer, Sr., two brothers, Carl and Olen Lancaster, and a sister, Verlie Lancaster Shipman, she is...
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Katheryn Elizabeth Hammond

November 29, 1916 - January 19, 2012

Katheryn Elizabeth Hammond, 95, of Benton, formerly of Conway, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012. She was born November 29, 1916, in Sioux City, Iowa to the late Arthur Clayton Hammond and Ida Sue Goss Hammond. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Glen Hammond and John D. Hammond, and by her sisters, Gretchen Hammond and Gertrude F. Hammond Pack. Katheryn was a longtime member...
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Imoneil H. Holt

January 19, 1933 - January 16, 2012

Imoneil H. Holt, 78, of Little Rock died January 16, 2012. She was born January 19, 1933 on the family farm at Lynn, Arkansas in the house her father built by hand. She was preceded in death by her parents, Filmore and Ada Smith Casper, her husband Bill Holt, a brother, Maynard Casper and a sister Lois Nunnely. Of the Baptist faith, Mrs. Holt was a graduate of Draughn's Business College and...
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Stephanie "Steffi" Bach

January 15, 2012

Stephanie "Steffi" Bach, passed away January 15, 2012. She was born in 1923 in Landshut, Bavaria, Germany. Her parents were Gasef and Stephanie Weber. After his return from Russian prison, she married Hans Bach in 1952. They migrated to the United States in 1955 and lived since then in Little Rock. Stephanie was preceded in death by her only son, Hans Stephen Bach who was a pilot with Falcon...
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Carla Faith Shipman

April 12, 1960 - January 11, 2012

Carla Faith Magrette-Shipman, 51, of Little Rock passed on January 11, 2012. Preceded in death by her parents, Frank Magrette and Dot Duncan, and her sister, Judy Hunt, she is survived by her loving husband, David Shipman; daughters, Courtney Roberts and Nichole Barr; sons-in-law, Dave and Jimmy; grandchildren, Timothy, Katelynn, Britney and Dexter; sisters, Vicki and Patricia and a host of...
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Russell Reddoch

November 29, 1942 - January 11, 2012

RUSSELL REDDOCH, Cmdr, USN (Retired) of Little Rock, passed away on January 11, 2012 at the age of 69. Russ was born Nov. 29, 1942 in New York to the late Edwin Arcus and Belle Reddoch. He was preceded in death by his cherished wife Barbara. He is survived by his son Jay Reddoch of Columbus, OH, his daughter Miriam Reddoch and her husband Joseph Duncan of Houston, TX, along with a host of...
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Mary Anne Herring

August 10, 2012 - January 10, 2012

MaryAnne Herring, 66, was called home by our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on January 9, 2012. She was born on August 10, 1945 and preceded in death by her husband H.L. Herring. Her mother Mary Jewel Bradshaw Hester, Garland Bradshaw and father Frank Coleman also preceded her in death, as well as, special friend Kenneth Casey. She is survived by daughter Pamela (Richard) Lewis of Conway, AR;...
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Zola Elizabeth Riggin

January 10, 2012

Mrs. Zola Elizabeth Riggin, of Little Rock, went home to be with her Lord January 10, 2012. She was 96. She had served her Lord for many years. She had been a member of Crystal Hill Baptist Church since 1942. Mrs. Zola loved every one, and loved to help anyone in need. She retired from St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bert Riggin; one daughter,...
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Opal Norris Baker

January 8, 2012

"Opal Norris Baker, of Mabelvale, AR, died January 8th, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband Clayte W. Baker and 2 sons, Joe M. Grover and Larry E. Baker. She is survived by 1 son, Carlton R. Baker and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Mrs. Baker's request was to be cremated and no services." Arrangements by Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth...
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Harold George Simmons

November 13, 1931 - January 5, 2012

Harold George Simmons, Sr., age 80 of Little Rock, passed away January 5, 2011. He was born November 13, 1931 in Barling, Arkansas, the son of George and Germaine Hassler Simmons. He was preceded in death by his parents and loving wife of 55 years, Shirley Tenney Simmons. He is survived by two sons, Harold Simmons, Jr. and wife Wendi, Larry Simmons and wife Lori; daughter Donna Little and...
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Paula Anne Peacock

November 6, 1935 - January 4, 2012

PAULA ANNE PEACOCK, of Little Rock, former UAMS Clinical Laboratory Manager died January 4, 2012 of a hemorrhagic stroke. Paula Peacock attended Harding University in Searcy and the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) in Conway. In 1956 she graduated from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock with a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology. In 1982 she...
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Clarice (Miller) Scott

January 29, 1934 - December 30, 2011

Clarice (Miller) Scott, 77, of Little Rock, Arkansas, died Friday, December 30, 2011, at St. Vincent Arkansas Hospice. She was born January 29, 1934, in Little Rock, a daughter of the late Joseph Paul and Marie (Nutt) Miller. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Tom Ed Scott, who died in 1979; a brother, Joseph Edward Miller. Mrs. Scott's family called her "Buddy." She was a...
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Bernadine Kenney Savary

August 23, 1927 - December 29, 2011

Bernadine Kenney Savary, 84, died Thursday, December 29, 2011. She was born August 23, 1927, in Little Rock, to the late William & Mary (Allen) Kenney. She was an x-ray tech and nurse. Mrs. Savary is survived by her husband of 63 years, Joseph Savary, her 3 children, Suzanne Savary, Dana Remsing (Steve), Jo Ann Grace, 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, one sister, Evelyn Maxwell (Charles)...
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Floye J. Reeves Howe

May 11, 1926 - December 29, 2011

Floye J. Reeves Howe, age 85, of Maumelle, passed away December 29, 2011. She was born May 11, 1926, in North Little Rock, a daughter of the late John and Maude Reeves. She was preceded in death by her husband, William D. "Buddy" Howe. They were married 63 years prior to his death on September 21, 2005. Mrs. Howe was also preceded in death by brothers, John, James and Arvid Reeves; sisters,...
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Katherine Anne Burbage

October 2, 1923 - December 26, 2011

Katherine Anne Burbage died Dec. 26, 2011 in Little Rock. She was born in Ardmore, Okla. on Oct. 2, 1923 the daughter of Dewitt T. and Anne Hilliard Marr. Survivors are her daughters, Anne Burbage Vermote (Hank), Mary Burbage Thomas (Chris); a daughter-in-law, June McKelvey Burbage; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Edward A....
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Jimmy Eugene Faulkner

July 30, 1934 - December 26, 2011

Jimmy Eugene Faulkner, 77, died December 26, 2011, at his home in Mount Vernon, Arkansas. He was the son of Fred C. and Olive Perryman Faulkner, who preceded him in death. Also a brother, Fred C. Faulkner, Jr. and a sister, Frances Buchannan Love. He is survived by his wife of almost 55 years, Joy E. (Mills) Faulkner, and a brother, Milton Faulkner of Little Rock; and numerous nieces and...
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Eleanor Klingst Adams

December 24, 2011

Eleanor Klingst Adams of Little Rock died December 24, 2011. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri to Lieutenant Richard P. and Erna Klingst who preceded her in death. Her husband was Coy Morris Adams, City Personnel Director and head of Civil Service for Little Rock. Survivors include her son, Wayne E. Adams and his wife, Donna; grandsons Wayne Adams, Jr. and Matthew Adams and his wife,...
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Dalton Leon Todd

August 25, 1950 - December 23, 2011

Dalton Leon Todd, age 61 of Lonoke, Arkansas died Friday, December 23, 2011. He was born on August 25, 1950 in Forest City, Arkansas to the late Walter Leon Todd and Sarah Frances Blackmor Todd. Dalton joined Felton Cook, owner of Pep Transportation in January of 1983 and became the sole owner in 2000. He was truly dedicated to his business. In addition, Dalton was an avid Razorback Football fan...
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Casper Killian Volpert

February 19, 1911 - December 20, 2011

Casper Killian Volpert, age 100 of Little Rock, Arkansas died Tuesday, December 20, 2011. He was born on February 19, 1911 in Bigelow, Arkansas to his late parents Andrew Volpert and Mary Mergenschroer Volpert. Casper was a charter member of St. Theresa's Catholic Church of Little Rock, a member of the Men's Club and was a retired Boilermaker with the Missouri Pacific/Union Pacific Railroad. In...
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Robert Lee Miller

December 26, 1938 - December 19, 2011

Rev. Robert Lee Miller, 71, of North Little Rock, (Marche Community) departed this life peacefully in his sleep, to be with the Lord on Monday morning December 19, 2011 at Baptist Health Little Rock. Rev. Miller was born December 26, 1938. Preceding him in death was his father Nathaniel Miller and mother Louise Miller. He is survived by his loving wife, Dora Miller; two daughters Arnessa (Larry)...
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John Thomas Rogers

December 4, 1941 - December 19, 2011

John Thomas Rogers, 70, died due to respiratory failure December 19, 2011 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born December 4, 1941, in Little Rock, Arkansas, the son of Johnny O Rogers and Coreen Rogers Smith. Tom graduated from Oak Park & River Forest High School in Oak Park, IL and attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. He married the love of his life, Martha ...
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Laura Paulette Landers

April 6, 1946 - December 16, 2011

Laura Paulette Landers, 65, of Little Rock, passed away Friday, December 16, 2011, at St. Vincent's Medical Center. She was born April 6, 1946, to Paul and Verna Landers. Paulette was preceded in death by her parents. She was a life-long member of Highland Valley United Methodist Church. She received her Bachelors Degree from Henderson State University, and a Masters from the University of...
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Ethel I. Jones

July 16, 1930 - December 13, 2011

Ethel I. Jones, 81, of Little Rock passed away December 13, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion E. Jones, Jr.; and a son, Terry Jones. She is survived by son, Marion E. "Skip" Jones; three daughters, Sandy Bergman, Alisa Branigan, and Laurie Jones. Ethel will be fondly remembered for her love of family and appreciation of the Arts. The Family would like to express...
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Ellen Faye Olive

April 11, 1941 - December 12, 2011

Ellen Faye Olive, age 70 of Little Rock died Monday, December 12, 2011. Funeral Services will be 10:00am Friday, December 16, 2011 at Woodson Baptist Church. Survivors include two children, Susan Earnest (Auborn) and Chris Olive; Grandchildren Krystal Hodges (Billy) and Kim Allen and three great-grandchildren.
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Charles Wayne Huitt

April 11, 1948 - December 12, 2011

Charles Wayne Huitt, age 63 of Little Rock, Arkansas died on Monday, December 12, 2011 at 11:30 pm after a difficult fight with an aggressive liver cancer. He was born on April 11, 1948 in Little Rock, Arkansas as the third and youngest son of James W. and Billie Jean Huitt. On October 17, 1969, he married his lovely wife Patricia (Patti) Ann Griffin and was a devoted husband of 42 years. He had...
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Bessie McCallister Woolf

September 9, 1919 - December 12, 2011

Bessie McCallister Woolf, 92, of Jonesboro died Monday, Dec.12, at Craighead Nursing Center in Jonesboro. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Barclay and Edna Cooper McCallister, and her husband of 61 years, Winton P. (Dick) Woolf. She was also preceded in death by sisters Ruby and Ola McCallister, sister Edna Mae McCallister Ball, and brothers Robert, Elvan and Reuben McCallister....
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Ernest John Matthew Miller

February 26, 1930 - December 10, 2011

Ernest John Matthew Miller, age 81 of Little Rock, Arkansas died unexpectedly in his sleep on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at his home. He was born on February 26, 1930 in St. Vincent, Arkansas as the first born child of the late Simon and Elizabeth Miller. On February 23, 1957, he married his lovely wife Anita (Lannie) Miller and was a United States Air Force Veteran having served in the Korean...
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Virgie Marie Garvin

April 11, 1928 - December 8, 2011

Virgie Marie Garvin, age 83 of Little Rock passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, December 8, 2011. She was born April 11, 1928 in Little Rock, Arkansas to her late parent's Virgil and Bertha Lucille Fisher Whitting. Marie was a member of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Guild and the Wildwood Park for the Performing Arts both in Little Rock, The Little Rock Garden Club and the Pleasant...
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John Ted Blagg

February 16, 1940 - December 8, 2011

J. Ted Blagg, 71, passed away as a result of a car accident on December 8, 2011. Ted was born on February 16, 1940. He attended Little Rock Central High School and was a member of Central's All-Star football team from 1956 to 1958. A graduate of Hendrix College and Vanderbilt Law School, he practiced law in Arkansas for 45 years. Ted also taught civics and American history classes at Pulaski...
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Helen Dixon Kraft

August 17, 1917 - December 8, 2011

Helen Dixon Kraft, age 94 formerly of Hot Springs Arkansas, died peacefully with her family at her side December 8, 2011 in Morrilton, Arkansas. Helen was born August 17, 1917 in Star City, Arkansas. Helen was the daughter of the late Erasmus "Raz" Marion and Litha Elizabeth "Lizzie" Norton Dixon. She was also preceded in death by husbands Olen Walton Donaldson and Kenneth Milton Kraft Sr.,...
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Virginia J. George

November 18, 1933 - December 7, 2011

Virginia J. George, 78, of Little Rock died December 7, 2011. Born November 18, 1933 in Charleston, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Isaac J. and Irene Berry McDaniel. A member of the Church of Christ, she was a retired insurance coordinator for the Association of Arkansas Counties. She was an avid reader, and genealogist and enjoyed embroidery and dogs. She was preceded in death by her...
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Christine Edney Reynolds

May 4, 1934 - December 5, 2011

Letha Christine Edney Reynolds of Little Rock, Arkansas, died Monday, December 5, 2011, at her home after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. Christine, as she was known to friends and family, was born at Lake Village, Arkansas, on May 4, 1934, to Walter and Allie May Culp. She was a devout Baptist and a member of Park Place Baptist Church in Bryant, Arkansas. Christine retired from...
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Margert E. Sparrow

November 20, 1927 - December 4, 2011

Margaret E. Sparrow, age 84 of Haskell, Arkansas formerly of Pine Bluff, Arkansas died Sunday, December 4, 2011. Survivors include one son George L. Thomas. She is preceded in death by her husband Perry Sparrow and two sons, Greg and Lloyd Thomas. Graveside services will be 2:00pm on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at the Little Rock National Cemetery.
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William Edward Booth

November 29, 2011

William Edward Booth, 85, of Mabelvale, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2011. He was a member of St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Little Rock and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was an electrician and a Marine veteran of WWII. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lillie Booth; two sons, William Eugene Booth of Conway and Robert Irving Booth and wife Judy of Little Rock; sister-in...
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Jeanne L. Boyce

November 11, 1928 - November 26, 2011

On November 26, 2011, Jeanne Boyce of Little Rock went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born in Shelley, Idaho on November 11, 1928 to the late Hester and Porter Foster. She attended the University of Idaho, receiving her Masters Degree in Music and is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority and graduated Phi Beta Kappa. She taught music in Portland, Oregon before...
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Margaret Catherine Brothers

March 17, 1917 - November 22, 2011

Margaret Catherine Brothers age 94 of Little Rock, Arkansas died Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 17, 1917 in Adona, Arkansas to her late parents Virgil Whitfield and Wilma Moore Whitfield. One of Margaret's greatest hobbies was cooking. Anytime there was family or friends over, she always cooked a huge dinner or as the family would say...
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Doris Mervine Anderson

January 23, 1920 - November 20, 2011

Doris Mervine Anderson of Little Rock, age 91, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away Sunday, November 20th. She was the daughter of the later Walter L. and Cora B. Bruner of Robinson, AR. She graduated from Siloam Springs High School, attended John Brown University, and was a graduate of Fayetteville Business College. She worked 4 years in Bentonville, AR for the U...
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Hutoka J. Mitchell

July 7, 1919 - November 19, 2011

Hutoka J. Mitchell, 92, of Little Rock, died Saturday, November 19, 2011, at her home. She was born July 7, 1919, in Paris, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. C. Mitchell; a son, John C. Mitchell. Survivors are her sons, Jett Mitchell and wife, Sarah; Richard Mitchell; her daughter, Margaret Thomas; grandchildren, Christopher Mitchell and wife, Karissa; Rene Bompartito; John...
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JoAnn Jernigan

December 28, 1940 - November 19, 2011

JoAnn Jernigan, 70, of Hot Springs Village, died Saturday, November 19, 2011, at Arkansas Hospice in Hot Springs. She was born December 28, 1940, in Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of Virginia Cain and the late Gerald Neal. Survivors are her husband, Charles Jernigan of Hot Springs Village; children, Scott Johnson of Arkansas; Tracie Palmer of Texas; brothers, Jerry Neal of Arkansas;...
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Ginger K. Bryant

June 11, 1957 - November 18, 2011

Ginger K. Bryant, 54, of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord, on Friday, November 18, 2011, unexpectedly and before her time. She was born June 11, 1957, in Little Rock, a daughter of the late H. F. and Kay Bryant. She was a graduate of UALR, with a degree in English. Ginger was a loving sister and will be greatly missed by her sister, Judy Hardester, brothers, Jerry Bryant and Michael...
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Mary G. "Jerry" Anderson

September 30, 1923 - November 10, 2011

Graveside services for Mary Geraldine (Jerry) Anderson, age 88, of Maumelle will be held Saturday, November 12th, at Pine Crest Cemetery in Little Rock, at 3:00 in the afternoon with Rev. Scotty Karber. A visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m prior to the graveside service at Griffin-Leggett Funeral Home on 12th Street in Little Rock. Jerry Culberson was born September 30, 1923, in Adona, AR.,...
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Everett Austin Branch

August 16, 1925 - November 9, 2011

Everett Austin Branch, age 86, of Little Rock, left this world November 9, 2011. He was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, August 16, 1925, to Authur and Lillian Branch. Everett was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 53 years, Irene. Survivors include his son, Ronald, daughter-in-law, Sandra; daughter, Donna; sisters-in-law, Jeanette and Burnita Lamberth; grandson Brian and wife...
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Verna Lorraine Bramlett

August 24, 1923 - November 6, 2011

Verna Lorraine Bramlett, age 88 of Little Rock, Arkansas died Sunday, November 6, 2011. She was born on August 24, 1923 in Metropolis, Illinois to her late parents Greene Stout and Fannie Littlemeyer. Verna was a member of VFW Post #9095 where she was a faithful member of the Ladies Auxiliary and was involved in numerous charities. In addition, she enjoyed cooking, sewing and was a member of...
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Ava Louise Loetscher

April 16, 1921 - November 6, 2011

Ava Louise Loetscher, age 90, a lifetime resident of Little Rock, died on Sunday, November 6, 2011. Louise was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many. She and her husband, Raymond, started Loetscher's Body Shop and Garage in 1947. They were members of the Arkansas Traveler's Antique Car Club and enjoyed traveling in their vintage automobiles. She was a member of St....
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Vassilka P. Hewitt

June 15, 1925 - November 4, 2011

Vassilka P. "Vessie" Hewitt, 86, of Little Rock, passed away November 4, 2011. She was born June 15, 1925 in Sofia Bulgaria to Petre and Petrova Popov. She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, her husbands, James T. Horton and Claude Hewitt, and her beloved daughter, Melody L. (Horton) Lynch. Vassilka is survived by two sons, Robert G. Horton and James Thomas Horton. Other...
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Irma G. Pozza Quick

March 29, 1926 - November 4, 2011

Irma G. Pozza Quick was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on March 29, 1926, and began her eternal life on November 4, 2011. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles, of sixty years who passed away in 2007. Irma was an adored wife, mother and devout Catholic. She was a member of Christ the King Church. She is survived by three sons, Chuck, Ray and Phillip, all of Little Rock; two...
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Suzanne McNeill

May 21, 1940 - November 3, 2011

Suzanne McNeill, 71, died November 3, 2011 in Arkansas Hospice at St. Vincent's Hospital. Born May 21, 1940 in Hope, Arkansas, Hempstead County, she is the daughter of the late Hazel Beck McNeill and Chester Charles (C.C.) McNeill of Hope. She is survived by her sister Pegge McNeill Abraham of Eufaula, Alabama; Frances Swain and Mike Miller; her nieces Mary Beck Abraham (Wohlers) of...
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Carol Ann Hinson

October 24, 1946 - October 29, 2011

Carol Ann Hinson, 65, of San Antonio, Texas, died Saturday, October 29, 2011, at her home. Born October 24, 1946, in Little Rock, a daughter of the late Bedford G. and Virginia (Bumpass) Hinson; she was also preceded in death by a brother, Grady Lloyd Hinson. Survivors are her sister, Mary Burrow of San Antonio; a niece, Janice Moore of San Pedro, California; nephew Pat Burrow (Linda) of Pipe...
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Eve Laverne Thompson

November 14, 1933 - October 29, 2011

Eve Laverne Thompson of Little Rock, went to be with her Lord October 29, 2011. Laverne had a strong faith in God, and was a courageous, kind, generous, loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She always made certain that people she loved knew it and had what they needed, if not more. She retired from the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department, but her chief occupation was...
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Joseph Edward Douglas

December 11, 1947 - October 29, 2011

Joseph Edward Douglas Jr. passed away October 29, 2011 supported by his family and friends while receiving Palliative Care at McClellan Veterans Hospital. Joe was 63 years old, born December 11, 1947 in Little Rock. The son of the late Joseph Edward Douglas of Little Rock and Mildred Evelyn Douglas Johnson of Conway, he is survived by his loving children, Kimberly A. Douglas of Little Rock...
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Ruth Ann Strickland

October 24, 1929 - October 29, 2011

Ruth Ann Garrison Strickland, 82, of Little Rock, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2011. Born October 24, 1929, she was the daughter of Fred and Ruth Duncan Garrison. She was retired from IRS as a tax payers assistant. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her sister, June. She is survived by her children, Deborah Malbrough (Lynn) and Lee Strickland (Heather;...
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Marian Winifred Hulvey

November 9, 1935 - October 29, 2011

Marian Winifred Hulvey, 75, of Little Rock, died October 29, 2011 in Wooster, Arkansas Born November 9, 1935 in Little Rock, she was the daughter of Hershel and Verdi Oliver Horton. A retired insurance secretary, she played piano and organ for many years at the First Church of God in Little Rock, and later served as music director for Ivy Chapel Christian Church. She enjoyed her grandson and...
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Wendell Jack "Duke" Ellington

September 2, 1924 - October 27, 2011

Wendell Jack "Duke" Ellington, age 87 of Little Rock, Arkansas died Thursday, October 27, 2011. He was born on August 2, 1924 to his late parents Ausbun Ellington and Myrtle Wood in West Plains, MO and then raised in Peach Orchard and Heber Springs. Trained as a Machinist through the National Youth Association, he was sent to Seattle, WA where he worked for Boeing Aircraft and in the shipyards....
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Monroe Smith, Jr.

December 19, 1929 - October 27, 2011

Monroe Smith, Jr., 81, died Thursday, October 27, 2011. Monroe is survived by his wife, Edna Smith, and his children, Rick Smith, Joey Smith, Sherry Starke, Randy Smith, Scotty Smith, Fred Avila, Dennis Avila, Melinda Phillips and Denise Taylor, brother, Buddy Smith, sisters, Martha Sharp and Gaye Miller, 24 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, Monroe...
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Bett Jean Harris

October 7, 1925 - October 27, 2011

Betty Jean Harris, 86, of Little Rock went to Glory October 27, 2011. Born October 7, 1925 in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Claude and Leola Kennedy Rankin. She was a Christian and member of Geyer Springs First Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Durwood Harris ,and a daughter, Michelle Harris. She is...
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Dorothy Ann Bowman

January 31, 1924 - October 26, 2011

Dorothy Ann Bowman, age 87 of Little Rock, Arkansas died Wednesday, October 26, 2011. She was born to John and Joy Reiman in Macksville, Kansas. Dorothy obtained her Bachelor's Degree from Oregon State College in Corvallis, Oregon. She married Robert Diles and moved to Fayetteville where she taught at the University of Arkansas and obtained her M. A. in Psychology. Following her years at the...
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Frances Galligher Oldenburg

February 28, 1921 - October 25, 2011

Frances Nee Galligher Oldenburg, age 90 of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas died Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at the Baptist Health Medical Center. She was born on February 28, 1921 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to her late parents Shep Galligher and Frances Royston Galligher. Frances was an active member of Saint Mary of the Mount Catholic Church in Horseshoe Bend, a proud member of the Daughters of the American...
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Ester B. Watson

July 13, 1921 - October 23, 2011

Ester B. Watson, age 90 of Little Rock, Arkansas died Sunday, October 23, 2011. She was born on July 13, 1921 to her late parents J. B. Thomas and Ora Lee Tyson Thomas in Keo, Arkansas. Ester worked for St. Vincent's Medical Center and V. A. Hospital before retirement and was a member of Clayton Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Sherwood for more than 50 years. In addition, she enjoyed fishing,...
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Jeffie Eugene Fehr

December 23, 1934 - October 23, 2011

Jeffie Eugene Fehr, 76, of Little Rock entered into heaven on Sunday, October 23, 2011. He was born in Watson, Arkansas on December 23, 1934 and was the son of the late Franklin and Ruby Fehr. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict stationed in Kaiserslatern, West Germany in 1953 where he met his wife of 57 years, Elisabeth Krick Fehr. Upon his discharge from the Army,...
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Virginia R. Williams

February 12, 1937 - October 21, 2011

Our lives and our gardens will never be the same. On Friday, October 21, 2011, our most loved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend, Virginia R. Williams, passed away in the evening due to complications recovering from surgery. Married 53 years this May, to E. Grainger "Bish" Williams II and Mother to three children: Helon Quiggins, Beth Yandell, Bill Williams, Virginia will...
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Jerry Fuess

April 4, 1919 - October 20, 2011

Jerry Fuess, 95, of Little Rock, Arkansas, died Friday, October 21, 2011, at Hospice Home Care. He was born April 4, 1916, in Little Rock, a son of the late Arthur and Edna (Wallace) Fuess. Mr. Fuess was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Emma Katherine "Katie" Fuess. After high school, Jerry went to work for the Federal Reserve Bank in Little Rock; and later moved to Pine...
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Carmen Fowler

January 25, 1941 - October 20, 2011

CARMEN BELEN RODRIGUEZ FOWLER, 70, of Little Rock, passed peacefully from this earth Thursday and into the arms of many loved ones who had gone on before her. Waiting for her in heaven are her husband Jess Fowler, Ta-Ta, Titi Melin, Titi Tona, Tio Chago and Titi Jaunita, Tio Esteban and Titi Mina, PaPa, and Ita, Tio Frando, and cousins Guiso, Angeles, and Jaime. A native of Ponce, Puerto Rico,...
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Charlotte Elaine Thompson

November 24, 1948 - October 20, 2011

Charlotte Elaine Thompson, 62, of Little Rock, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2011, at her home. She was born November 24, 1948, in Little Rock, to the late Herbert E. Berry and Pauline Watts Berry. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Donald Berry and Kenneth Berry, and by a sister, Gloria Crockett. She worked for Granite Mountain Quarries. She is survived by her husband, John L...
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Patricia Garcia Guardado

June 16, 1991 - October 16, 2011

Patricia Garcia Guardado, 20, of Little Rock, was born June 16, 1991, in Little Rock, to Martin Aldape Guardado and Leonor Garcia. Rosary will be 7:00 pm, Thursday, October 20, 2011, at St. Edward's Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am, Friday, at St. Edwards with Msgr. Scott Friend and the Rev. Jason Tyler officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Cemetery, under...
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Dorothy Louise Ciesielski

February 2, 1925 - October 15, 2011

Dorothy Louise Ciesielski, 86, of Little Rock, passed away peacefully at her home October 15, 2011. Born February 2, 1925 in Malvern, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Willie W. and Claudia Hall Eudy. Preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Felix V. Ciesielski , and her son, Steven Ciesielski, she is survived by her daughter, Kathy Clark and three grandchildren, Jack Clark, Nathan...
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Derek Andrew Kass

August 3, 1971 - October 12, 2011

Derek Andrew Kass died Wednesday morning, October 12, at his home in Little Rock. He was 40 years old.Derek was born August 3, 1971 in Indianapolis, Indiana but considered Atlanta, Georgia, where he lived from 1987 to 1999, his hometown. He made Little Rock his home in 1999. He is survived by daughter Audrey Virginia Kass and her mother, Lauren McCants. He is also survived by his mother,...
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Wade H. Garton

November 3, 1920 - October 11, 2011

Wade H. Garton, 90, of Little Rock died October 11, 2011. Born November 3, 1920 in Gregory, Arkansas, he was the son of Wade H. and Mary Cranford Garton. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II where he flew 35 missions over Japan. Later he joined the Air National Guard where he served until 1969 and was active during the Little Rock Central High School incident and the Pueblo...
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Pauline Jane (Walker) Bowers

March 20, 1919 - October 7, 2011

Pauline Jane (Walker) Bowers, 92, of Little Rock, passed away Friday, October 7, 2011, at Baptist Health Medical Center. Mrs. Bowers was born March 20, 1919, in Strawberry, Arkansas, a daughter of the late Alfred Theodore and Martha Jane (Milligan) Walker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gordon W. Bowers, who died in December of 1987; her brothers, Paul, Roy and Ray Walker. ...
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Pauline Ruby Craig Holland

March 9, 1930 - October 5, 2011

Pauline Holland, 81, of Little Rock, passed away October 5, 2011. Born March 9, 1930, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Lee and Irene Thompson Craig. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Holland, and a son, Jonathan Holland. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Michael Holland (Brenda), Connie Lake (Ed), Gary Holland (Kim), Brenda Kennon (David), Craig Holland,...
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Michael Brett Rogers

June 19, 1962 - October 4, 2011

Brett Rogers, age 49 of Little Rock, Arkansas died Tuesday, October 4, 2011. He was born in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to his late parents Spyres Eldred Rogers and Mary Dell Brame Rogers on June 19, 1962. Brett received his under graduate degree from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1984 and then received his law degree from the UALR School of Law in 1987. Brett worked for the Bureau for...
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Jewel A. Washburn

January 13, 1919 - September 30, 2011

Jewel A. Washburn, 92, of Little Rock died September 30, 2011 in Hot Springs. Born January 13, 1919 in Little Rock, she was the daughter of Henry W. and Coila Calk Adams. She was an office clerk for Sterling Department Store in downtown Little Rock for over 20 years and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in North Little Rock and later First Baptist Church of Maumelle. She enjoyed camping...
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Rhonda Joann Pritts

September 4, 1952 - September 28, 2011

Rhonda Joann Pritts, age 59, of Little Rock passed from this life on September 28, 2011. She was born September 4, 1952, in Jackson County, Missouri to Jerome and Evelyn Seck. Rhonda grew up on a farm near Gardner, KS. She attended Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS where she met and married Terrell Pritts. A faithful servant of the Lord, Rhonda worked for the Catholic Diocese of Little...
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April Phillips Rush

April 1, 1946 - September 27, 2011

April Phillips Rush, went to be with Jesus on September 27, 2011. April made life exciting. Her friends all attest that their lives are richer because of her wisdom and hospitality. Family and friends describe April as kind, strong, positive, supportive, and faithful. April lived her life as if it were not her own. She daily died to herself and lived for her Savior, which resulted in her deep...
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Marion E. Rook

May 22, 1924 - September 26, 2011

Marion E. Rook, 87, of Conway died September 26, 2011. Born May 22, 1924 in West Helena, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Samuel and Wilma Allison Stage. A proud veteran of the United States Coast Guard during World War II, she was a real estate agent and a member of Unity Church in Little Rock where she served on the church board. She was preceded in death by her husband, Darrell Rook, Sr.,...
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Zelma Leona Davis

March 2, 1919 - September 26, 2011

Zelma C. Davis age 92 of Little Rock, Arkansas died Monday, September 26, 2011. She was born March 2, 1919 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Otis and Maebelle Carson. She was preceded in death by her parents, four siblings, loving husband of 47 years, Charles M. "Bud" Davis and her son, Rick Davis. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Carolyn Thompson and Betsy Curtis (David); granddaughters,...
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Corine Glenn

February 25, 1928 - September 25, 2011

Corine Ruth Glenn, age 83, of Little Rock, died peacefully in her home on Sunday, September 25, 2011. She was born to the late Harvey and Cloie Perry on February 25, 1928 in England, Arkansas. Corine is survived by her daughter, Marilyn Glenn and her husband Steve Tatham, residents of Renton, Washington. She is also survived by sisters, Geneva Brantley and Norma Sebourn of England; and Kathryn...
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A.M. Sullivan

April 3, 1921 - September 19, 2011

Captain A.M. "Sully" Sullivan, born April 3, 1921, in Little Rock, died Monday, September 19, 2011, at the age of 90. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Michael Sullivan, Sr. and Louise Russert of Little Rock, and his loving wife of 68 years, Dorothy J. Sullivan. He is survived by sons, Patrick (Janice) Sullivan and Michael Sullivan; daughters, Mary Anne Sullivan and Kathy Sullivan;...
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Elizabeth Higgs Croft

November 27, 1921 - September 14, 2011

Elizabeth Higgs Croft, age 89 of Little Rock, Arkansas died Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at her home. She was born on November 27, 1921 in Sommerville, Tennessee. Elizabeth was a member of the Women's Emergency Committee during the Central High integration crisis and was a lifelong member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Survivors include her four sons, Clyde Croft, III and his wife Joann...
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Billy E. Garrett

September 30, 1929 - September 11, 2011

Billy E. Garrett, 81, of Bryant, Arkansas, died Sunday, September 11, 2011, at the SMH Hospice Facility. He was born September 30, 1929, in Springfield, Missouri, a son of the late Chester and Della (Briggs) Garrett. He was also preceded in death by 3 sisters and 1 brother. Billy was a United States Army Veteran with the 82nd Airborne, was a paratrooper and extremely proud of his...
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Lawrence Lamar "Jack Jr" Byler

December 4, 1925 - September 10, 2011

Mr. Lamar L. "Jack Jr." Byler passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of the morning September 10, 2011. Jack was born December 4, 1925 in Kensett, Arkansas and was the son of Lawrence Lamar "Jack" Byler (1894-1965) and Nancy Landers Byler (1895-1989). He had one sister Nancy Mae (1929-1931). Mr. Byler is survived by his two children Nancy Carol Crawford of Carlsbad,...
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Keith W. Owens

April 2, 1959 - September 9, 2011

Keith W. Owens, 52, of Little Rock departed this life on September 8, 2011 in Augusta, Georgia. He was born in Little Rock on April 2, 1959 to the late Joe Owens and Charlotte Owens. He was a member of Ironton Baptist Church. He is survived by his mother, Charlotte Eagle, Maumelle; a son, Travis Owens, Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; a daughter, Jeri Leanne Christopher, Placerville, California; two...
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Hattie Armbrust

May 22, 1922 - September 5, 2011

Hattie F. Armbrust, 89, of Little Rock, Arkansas, died Monday, September 5, 2011, at Pleasant Valley Living Center. She was born May 22, 1922, in Little Rock, a daughter of the late Martin J. and Mattie Armbrust. She was also preceded in death by eight brothers, Carl, Bernard, Paul, and Jake Armbrust; Ned, Andy, Roy and Horace Stafford. Ms. Armbrust was a devout Christian. She made a career...
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Norman Morris "Norm" Floyd

August 6, 1948 - September 5, 2011

Norman Morris "Norm" Floyd of Little Rock died September 5, 2011. He was born August 6, 1948 to John Hugh and Virginia Morris Floyd in Paris, Tennessee. Norm passed after a long battle with COPD. Norm was employed for many years as a telecommunications engineer (telephone) mainly with P & H Electronics in Memphis and N & D Technical Services in Little Rock. One of his passions was automotive...
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Ruth Nancy Judkins

August 10, 1925 - September 3, 2011

Ruth Judkins, 86, of Little Rock passed away September 3, 2011. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will be missed by many. She retired from the Arkansas Department of Health. Ruth is survived by two daughters, April Talley of Florida and Gloria Ball of Little Rock; two sons, Gilbert Judkins of Texas and Wayne Judkins of Little Rock. Ruth was blessed with an...
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Marga Claire DiNardo

September 20, 1960 - September 2, 2011

Marga Claire Dinardo age 50,of Little Rock passed away on September 2, 2011. She was born on September 20, 1960 in Summit, New Jersey. She was the wife of Raymond Dinardo of Little Rock, Arkansas and the daughter of Phillip and Marga Krug also of Little Rock, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her father Phillip G. Krug. She is survived by her husband of 15 years, Raymond Dinardo, her...
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Minnie L. Hubbard

January 18, 1939 - September 2, 2011

Minnie L. Hubbard, 72, of Little Rock died September 2, 2011. Born January 18, 1939 at Morrilton, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Bert and Cora Dameron Newberry. A Baptist, she loved family and children. Preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John Paul Hubbard and a sister, Kathryn Bell, she is survived by four sons, Michael Hubbard and his wife Melody, David Hubbard, Rick Hubbard,...
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Betty Ann Bullard

October 24, 1929 - September 1, 2011

Betty Ann Bullard died September 1, 2011. She was born October 24, 1929 to Eleanor Ann and Charles Causey in Kansas City, MO. After her mother's early death, her father remarried Margaret Causey, and the three settled in Little Rock in the mid 1940's. Betty Ann graduated from Little Rock High School, now Central High, and attended Mississippi State College for Women (MSCW). She transferred and...
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Samuel Robert "Bob" Lyon

April 22, 1928 - August 31, 2011

S. Robert (Bob) Lyon, retired pharmacy owner and civic leader, died on Wednesday, August 31st. He was 83 years old. A pharmacist for nearly 50 years, Lyon founded and operated Lyon's Pharmacy on MacArthur Drive in North Little Rock in 1958. During his 40-year tenure as owner of Lyon's Pharmacy he added two more drug store locations in Maumelle and Oak Grove. He retired from pharmacy...
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Jackie Franklin Ballard

January 20, 1948 - August 30, 2011

Jackie Franklin Ballard, 63, of Sheridan, Arkansas died August 30, 2011. Born January 20, 1948 in Benton, Arkansas, he was the son of Charles Edward and Flora May Ballard. He was an independent owner/operator trucker for over 35 years. He is survived by his wife, Ginger Ballard; daughter, Jennifer Ballard; son, Shannon Ballard (Linda); step-son, Matt Callihan (Charlene); sisters, Velma Stacy,...
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Ora Magalene Vandiver

August 1, 1923 - August 29, 2011


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Joe Taylor

March 7, 1919 - August 29, 2011

Joe Taylor, age 92 of Little Rock, Arkansas died Monday, August 29, 2011. He was born on March 7, 1919 in Little Rock, Arkansas to his late parents Joe Taylor, Sr. and Mittie Taylor Oglesby. Joe was a graduate of Central High School in Little Rock, was an accountant for Voss-Hutton in Little Rock for many years until his retirement and was a member of the Little Rock First Church of the Nazarene....
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Yvonne Colette Dotter

July 9, 1959 - August 26, 2011

Yvonne Colette Dotter, age 52 of Maumelle, Arkansas died Friday, August 26, 2011 at the Baptist Health Medical Center. She was born on July 9, 1959 in Little Rock to her late parent's Kenneth Powell and Betty Jane Massengail Powell. Yvonne was an avid animal lover and volunteered finding homes for homeless animals. She had a bright spirit that touched countless lives and was extinguished too soon...
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