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

Velda Jean Barnard

September 10, 1928 - May 16, 2013

Velda Jean Pogue Barnard peacefully entered Heaven's gates on May16, 2013 at the age of 84. She was at home surrounded by the ones she laughed with, lived for, and loved. For almost 8 years she battled ovarian cancer with courage, strength, and determination. She was a wonderful role model and an inspiration to all who knew her. Velda was born September 10, 1928 to Edmond Everett and Beulah...
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Marie Jacqueline Bullard Steele

February 3, 1912 - May 16, 2013

Marie Jacqueline Bullard Steele, 101, of Little Rock, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013. She was a resident of Little Rock for over 80 years. She was born February 3, 1912 in Deckerville, AR (Poinsett County) to Emma Morelock Bullard and John Arthur Bullard. Mrs. Steele was preceded in death by her husband George Auburn Steele, her parents, 1 brother, and 5 sisters. She is survived by 2...
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Ramona J. Patton

December 28, 1928 - May 15, 2013

Ramona J. Patton, age 84 of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013. She was born on December 28, 1928 to her late parents Edward Dow and Ollie Mae Martin Ray in Brinkley, Arkansas. Ramona was retired from the Brinkley School District as a Cafeteria Supervisor and was the Mayor of Biscoe, AR in 1979. After retirement and moving to Little Rock, she volunteered for several years...
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Dave Rickard

May 14, 2013

On May 14th, Dave died unexpectedly at his Little Rock home. Born in 1939 in Logansport, Indiana, to Thomas and Katherine Rickard, Dave graduated from high school in Cincinnati, Ohio and continued his education at DePauw University. While working for the Federal Aviation Administration, he earned a Master of Public Administration from the Kennedy School, Harvard University in 1972. Arriving...
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John T. Evans

October 1, 1934 - May 14, 2013

John T. Evans, 78, of Little Rock died May 14, 2013. Born October 1, 1934 in Little Rock, he was the son of Leslie C. and Eula Ballard Evans. A retired supervisor with Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, Michigan, he was of the Baptist Faith and a Navy veteran of the Korean Era. Preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Virginia, and a brother, Rick Harkins, he is survived by sons, John T....
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Norma Carolina Emma Young

June 21, 1920 - May 13, 2013

Norma Carolina Emma Engel Young of Little Rock, Arkansas, born June 21, 1920 in Farina, Illinois, went to be with the Lord, Monday, May 13,2013, at the age of 92 years, 326 days at the home of Betty and Michael McGhee of Benton. Norma, a believer and follower of Jesus Christ, was baptized into the Lutheran faith, later converted to the Baptist faith. Norma was preceded in death by her father,...
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John Lee Dortch

February 28, 1945 - May 10, 2013

John Lee Dortch, 68, of Hollister, California, died Friday, May 10, 2013. He was born February 28, 1945, a son of the late Clattalee Carl and Mary Martha Dortch. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Linda Dortch. He is survived by his brother, Charles Dortch and wife Rena; and his sister, Glenda Dortch. Graveside service will be 2:00pm, Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Salem Cemetery,...
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Michael Wayne Bolin

February 15, 1960 - May 6, 2013

Michael Wayne Bolin, 53, of North Little Rock, passed away on Monday, May 6th, 2013. He was born in Little Rock on February 15th, 1960. He was a graduate of John L. McClellan High School in Little Rock and attended UALR. He worked for a number of years as a realtor for Rainey and Crye-Leike Reality companies in Little Rock, and spent the past several years working as a self-employed...
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Danny R. Perkins

June 22, 1960 - May 5, 2013

The Spirit and Soul of Danny R. Perkins was lifted up into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ early Sunday morning at his home on May 5, 2013, surrounded by family. He was born June 22, 1960 in Little Rock to the late Lillie Mae Perkins and Robert Brooks. He was a loyal and dedicated member of First Baptist Church, under the leadership of Rev. William L. Robinson, SA Jones Drive,...
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Clara Willodean Bennett

September 27, 1930 - May 4, 2013

Clara Willodean Bennett, 82, of Little Rock, Arkansas, entered her heavenly home on May 4, 2013. She was born September 27, 1930, in Piggott, Arkansas, daughter of the late Earl and Eva (Brake) Payne. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Raymond Bennett, who died March 9, 2011. She was a member of Geyer Springs First Baptist Church. She was a resident of Woodland...
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Lyle Stafford

July 30, 1926 - May 1, 2013

Lyle Stafford of Maumelle, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, was born in Memphis, TN on July 30, 1926, and died May 1st at his home in Maumelle. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Mr. & Mrs. Otis Lyle Stafford; a daughter Sharon; a son, Scott; a grandson Mark; and a great-grandson Noah. He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Mary Ann; sons Tony ...
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Ida Marie Sisco

November 5, 1916 - April 30, 2013

Ida Marie Sisco, 96, of Little Rock died April 30, 2013. Born November 2, 1916 in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of Arthur A. and Frances Agnes Hartt Quast. A retired LPN, she was a longtime member of Highland Valley United Methodist Church and enjoyed Sewing, gardening, fishing and traveling. She was preceded in death by her parents, and husbands Vernon K White and Robert E.L. Sisco;...
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John A. Mills

April 19, 1930 - April 30, 2013

John A. Mills, 83, of Little Rock, formerly of Topeka, Kansas, was received into his heavenly home, April 30, 2013. He was born April 19, 1930 in Little Rock to Raymond and Bertha Mills. He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife of 57 years, LaVerne York Mills, and a brother, Raymond Mills. John was a passionate Christian. His faith was expressed through his deep passion for...
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Betty Kirtley Wyma

March 15, 1925 - April 26, 2013

Betty Kirtley Wyma of Little Rock, born in 1925, joined her Redeemer, Jesus, and loving husband, Walter James Wyma on April 26, 2013. Daughter of Lee and Mary Kirtley of Malvern; her brothers and sisters were Granville Kirtley, Meade Kirtley, June Kirtley, Mary Lynn Kirtley Knesal, and one brother who died in infancy. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Wyma Withers; one niece, Peggy...
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Richard Alvin "Rick" Sawrie

October 24, 1940 - April 24, 2013

Richard "Rick" Sawrie, 73, died April 24, 2013 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born October 24, 1940 to parents Richard L. & Imogene Sawrie. Rick was a senior at Central High School during the 1958-59 school year and was part of "the class that wasn't". Rick joined the U.S. Navy and received his G.E.D. while serving. Rick is preceded in death by his wife Wanda "Sue" Sawrie and his father Richard L....
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Bernice Pauline Combs

December 23, 1922 - April 20, 2013

Bernice Pauline Combs, age 90, of Springdale, Arkansas passed away peacefully on April 20, 2013, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was born on December 23, 1922 in Springfield, Arkansas, to Elmer Alexander Gordon and Ollie Meeler Gordon. Pauline married George Stephens Combs, Jr. in Conway County, Arkansas, on September 19, 1942. She resided in Springdale for the past...
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Mary J. Scott

November 8, 1927 - April 19, 2013

Mary J. Scott, 85, of Little Rock, Arkansas, died April 19, 2013. She was born November 8, 1927, in Texarkana, Arkansas, a daughter of the late Jack D. and Annie E. (Cox) Mercer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alton R. Scott; sons, Wayne and Gilbert Gibson; and her brother, James E. Mercer. Mary was a Nurse Assistant and was a member of Mabelvale Baptist Church. She is survived...
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John R. Wolthuis

February 15, 1927 - April 19, 2013

John R. Wolthuis, 86, of Little Rock, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord on Friday, April 19, 2013. He was born in Oak Park, Illinois, and was raised in Lombard, Illinois, where his father lost his gas station in the Great Depression, then moving the family to Seymour, Missouri. He was drafted by the Army straight out of high school, serving in the Korean War. He was a son of the late George...
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Albert Porter

December 4, 1924 - April 17, 2013

Albert J. Porter, 88, of Little Rock – devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and beloved friend – passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2013 in his home. Al was born on December 4, 1924, in Bude, Mississippi, and was raised in McComb and Jackson, Mississippi. He was a Little Rock resident since 1966. Al's career embraced both the educational and corporate arenas, through his...
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Margaret Jo Blagg Nix

September 25, 1927 - April 14, 2013

Margaret Jo Blagg Nix, 85, of Little Rock, passed away April 14, 2013. She was a 1945 graduate of Little Rock Central High School and of the Baptist faith. She is survived by three brothers, A.L. "Buddy" Blagg of Ozark, Missouri, Charles Blagg and Gene Blagg of Little Rock; two daughters, Trudy West of Little Rock and Teresa Smalley of Scituate, Mass; five grandchildren and 14 great...
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Lucile B. Mayer

February 4, 1925 - April 13, 2013

Eva Lucile Beaumont Mayer of Little Rock died on April 13, 2013, at the age of 88. She was born February 4, 1925 in Little Rock , the daughter of Lucius Carnot and Francis Beaumont. She graduated from Little Rock Senior High School in 1941, and attended Hendrix College, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She obtained degrees in...
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P.J. Ellis

May 5, 1919 - April 11, 2013

P.J. Ellis, 93, of Little Rock, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2013. He was born May 5, 1919 in De Ann, AR, to Burton and Molly Ellis. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Lyda M. Ellis. He was an electrician, a mason and shriner, and member of Baseline Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by three sons, Paul Ellis and J.D. Ellis of Little Rock and Brent Ellis of...
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Elder Ivan Hernandez-Elvir

February 7, 1981 - April 8, 2013

Elder Ivan Hernandez-Elvir, age 32 of Little Rock and a native of Honduras, passed away Monday, April 8, 2013 at UAMS. He is survived by his wife of 12 years Jennifer, one daughter Kiana age 9 and two sons Lierik age 6 and Kaden age 2; his parents, Eloi Hernandez and Soila Elvir; brothers Melvin and Wilmer; sisters, Lesi, Leticia, Maira, Noelia, Yerardin, Lelis and Magaly; cousin Jorge and...
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Ermie Elmo Loftis

February 27, 1924 - April 8, 2013

Ermie Elmo Loftis passed away on April 8, 2013. He was born February 27, 1924 to Laborn and Lizzie Loftis. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Allene and a daughter, Susie Rhodes. He will be greatly missed by his sons, Farrell (Barbara); Ben (Kathy); Donnie; and daughter, Diane (Robert); along with 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Mason (Esther) Ray...
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Conrad J. Strzelecki

July 2, 1944 - April 7, 2013

Conrad John Strzelecki was born on July 2, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois. He passed away peacefully on April 7, 2013 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his parents Conrad Joseph and Delores (Krause) Strzelecki. He is survived by his wife Derhonda, and children Scott Conrad with his wife Kimberly, his son Kevin and daughters Michelle Royal and Cristen. He has two stepdaughters,...
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Jonathan Scott Foster Carte

February 18, 1983 - April 5, 2013

Jonathan Scott Foster Carte, 30, of Ozark passed away April 5, 2013. He was born February 18, 1983, in Fayetteville to Johnny and Patricia Carte. Jonathan was a loving husband, wonderful father and beloved son. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Mona Carte and Jane Hill Stanley and Albert Larry Pritchard, and uncle, Thomas Albert Pritchard. Jonathan attended Paris High...
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Mary Louise Griffin Ramoly

March 15, 1915 - April 5, 2013

MARY LOUISE GRIFFIN RAMOLY, age 98, of Little Rock went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, April 5, 2013. She was born in Hickory Plains, Arkansas on March 15, 1915 to John Calvin and Minnie Griffin. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and had many friends. She attended college at Beebe Junior College and Arkansas State Teacher's College. She retired after many years as an...
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David Louis "Lou" Wood

July 30, 1937 - April 2, 2013

David Louis "Lou" Wood, 75, of Little Rock, passed away April 12, 2013. He was a professor of Psychology at UALR for 37 years. He is survived by his wife, Dianne Wood; two daughters, Cindy Nieves of Stevensville, Maryland and Annie Wilder of Charlotte, North Carolina; and five grandchildren. Private services were held by the family. Arrangements are by Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth.
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Jean Elizabeth (Fleischauer) Hoffman

May 17, 1920 - April 2, 2013

Jean Elizabeth Fleischauer Hoffman, 92, of Little Rock, departed this life on April 2, 2013. She was born May 17, 1920, in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, to George Emery Otto Fleischauer and Eva Gladys Card Fleischauer. She was preceded in death in 2008 by her high school sweetheart and husband of sixty-seven years, Leon Scott Hoffman. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in...
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Ebissa Grainger Williams

July 23, 1911 - April 2, 2013

Ebissa Grainger Williams Little Rock native E. Grainger Williams, beloved husband, father, uncle, grandfather, civic and religious leader, died Tuesday April 2, 2013 at his home. He was born on July 23, 1911 to the late John Henry and Ann Grainger Williams, the 8th of 11 children.He attended Little Rock Public Schools, Little Rock Junior College (UALR) and graduated cum laude from Davidson...
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Tacy Stone Reed

December 17, 1925 - March 31, 2013

Tacy Stone Reed, 87, a longtime resident of 225 N. Mississippi Avenue in Little Rock, Arkansas, died peacefully in her home on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Reed was a native of Conway, Arkansas where she was born to Joseph Clem Stone and Virgie Malitta King Stone on December 17, 1925. She was the youngest of five children born to the couple. Mrs. Reed...
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Dorothy Marceline Liggett Hall

June 29, 1924 - March 30, 2013

Dorothy Marceline Liggett Hall, age 88 of Little Rock went to be with the Lord on March 30, 2013. She was born June 29, 1924 in Lepanto, Arkansas. She was a homemaker, a member of Temple Baptist Church and devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by one daughter, Lynda Funderburk; three sons, James, Wayne and Gene Hall; 10 grandhchildren and 11 great...
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William "Bill" Martin

January 1, 1928 - March 29, 2013

William "Bill" Martin, passed away Friday, March 29, 2013. He was born January 1, 1928, son of the late Floyd and Hallie Martin of Morrilton, Arkansas. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Bradley. He enlisted in the United States Army and served for 4 years, which included the Korean War . He retired from Chicopee Manufacturing Company after 34 years of service. Survivors...
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Alice Louise Wallace Kelly

January 3, 1918 - March 26, 2013

Alice Louise Wallace Kelly, 95, a Little Rock resident for over sixty years, died March 26, 2013 in Norman, OK. She was born January 3, 1918 in Memphis, TN, and her family soon moved to Arkansas. She graduated from Hope High School and attended Henderson State University and the University of Memphis. In Little Rock, she was a secretary-stenographer for the U S F & G and Dixie Culvert...
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Morris A. Hall, Jr.

October 5, 1931 - March 26, 2013

Morris A. Hall, Jr., 81, of Little Rock, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2013. He was born in Blue Mountain on October 5, 1931. He retired from the Air Force October, 1991. Preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Hall; father, Morris "Preach" Hall; and sister, Mona Pedigo, he is survived by his daughter, Vicki Odle; son-in-law Tommy Odle; son, Morris A. Hall, III; daughter -in-law, Megan...
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Carl Bentley (Dude) Haynie, Jr.

April 27, 1931 - March 25, 2013

Carl Bentley (Dude) Haynie, Jr. of Sherwood died Monday, March 25, 2013, in Little Rock, AR. He was born April 27, 1931 in North Little Rock, AR. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Jo Ann Haynie, his parents, Carl B. Haynie, Sr. and Mary Brown Haynie, and his son-in-law, Pat Spears. A 1949 graduate of North Little Rock High School, he graduated from Arkansas State Teachers...
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Steve B. Davidson

November 4, 1956 - March 25, 2013

Steve B. Davidson, 56, of Little Rock, AR went to be with the Lord March 25, 2013 surrounded at his bedside by family. He was born November 4, 1956 in Morrilton, AR to Jimmy H. & Ila Huett Davidson. Steve was a member of Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, Plumerville, AR and employed by the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department as a Materials Technician. Steve is survived...
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Doris D. Miller

December 17, 1923 - March 24, 2013

Doris D. Miller, 88, of Little Rock died March 24, 2013. Born December 1923 at Hensley, Arkansas, she was the daughter of John Reynolds and Fannie Tilbrooks Reynolds. A homemaker most of her life, she enjoyed gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, J. E. Miller; brothers ,Edwin, Sherman, Calvin, Earl and Basil and a sister, Lyra. Survivors are two daughters, Donna...
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William Dan Bearden

January 18, 1936 - March 24, 2013

William Dan Bearden, age 77, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away peacefully on March 24, 2013. He was born January 18, 1936 in Little Rock to his parents, Fowler and Irene Bearden. Dan is survived by 3 sons, Don Bearden (Tamara), Dennis Bearden (LuAnne), Ted Bearden (Sandra), and one daughter, Dana Bearden. He was a 1953 graduate of Catholic High School. He served in the Marine Corps...
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Harry Lynn Snider

June 21, 1930 - March 17, 2013

Harry Snider, 82, of Little Rock, passed away on March 17, 2013 from complications of pneumonia. He was born in Little Rock to the late Harry and Maureen Snider. He was a graduate of Little Rock Catholic High School, the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and the LSU Banking School of the South and Northwestern University School of Bank Marketing. While at Fayetteville, he was a member of...
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James Walter Dowden

January 12, 1926 - March 16, 2013

Jim Walter Dowden, 87, passed away peacefully in Bellevue Washington on March 16, 2013. Preceded in death by his wife, Becky, he now joins her. He was born in Little Rock Arkansas to Camille and James Dowden. His father died when he was three and he moved to Armstrong Springs to live with his grandmother and great Uncle Fred who became a father figure to him and greatly influenced him as he...
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Carlos Coelho

February 7, 1949 - March 16, 2013

Luis Carlos Adao Coelho, age 64 of Little Rock, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013. Carlos was born in the Azores, Portugal. He was the son of the late Ollie and Maria Coelho. He came to America in 1979 and worked at Falcon Jet and Hawker-Beechcraft until his retirement in 2009. Carlos was an industrial designer by trade and a tinkerer by choice. He had a special devotion to the Sacred Heart of...
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Lois Pearl Kindervater Richards

November 25, 1925 - March 14, 2013

Lois Pearl Kindervater Richards, left this earth to be with her Heavenly Father on March 14, 2013 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born November 25, 1925. She was the second child of Gerhardt Richard and Pearl Kindervater. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Gerhardt Richard, Jr. Her husband of 53 years, James Leroy Richards predeceased her in 1998. She is survived by two...
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Henry R. Solis, Sr.

September 18, 1917 - March 13, 2013

Henry R. Solis, Sr., 95, of Little Rock, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2013. He was a WWII Army veteran, a mason, shriner, and grandfather. We will miss you Papaw. Funeral services will be Monday at 2:00 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 West 12th Street with burial following at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the...
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Connie C. Hedgecock

September 24, 1924 - March 12, 2013

Connie Drake Hedgecock, 88, of Little Rock, formerly of Benton and Conway, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 12, 2013. Born in Faulkner County (Conway) on September 24, 1924, she was the daughter of the late John Drake and Ruth May Drake. Connie retired from Safeway Stores after 33 years of service. She had been a member of Rose Hill Church of the Nazarene for the past 38 years. ...
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Dorothy D. Bates

November 14, 1914 - March 11, 2013

Dorothy D. Bates, age 98 of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away Monday, March 11, 2013. She was born on November 14, 1914 to her late parent's John and Laura Pratt Daniel at Wye, Mountain, Arkansas. Survivors include her daughter Carol Price of Little Rock, two granddaughters Vickie and her husband Don and Tanya and one great-granddaughter Jenna. She is preceded in death by her husband Dorace...
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Erminio Capriotti

December 11, 1926 - March 11, 2013

Ermino Capriotti, died peacefully on March 11, 2013. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, March 15, at 9:30 a.m. at The Cathedral of St. Andrews, Fr. Matthew Garrison as Celebrant. Visitation will be Thursday from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 501-661-9111. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to The Cathedral of St. Andrews Renovation Fund,...
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Vera Emmer Evans

March 23, 1913 - March 11, 2013

Vera Emmer Evans, age 99 of Little Rock, Arkansas stepped into Jesus' arms on Monday, March 11, 2013 at the Baptist Health Medical Center. She was born May 23, 1913 to her late parent's Jim and Alice Baker Kelley in Mayflower, Arkansas. She was a former long time member of Geyer Springs Baptist Church before joining East End Baptist Church. Vera loved her church and loved to work with children of...
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Al Zell

March 5, 1922 - March 10, 2013

Al Zell, 91, was reunited in Glory and for eternity with his wife of 46 years, Betty, who recently passed away on January 30th. Al passed on March 10, 2013 surrounded at his bedside by immediate family members who continued to pray for healing or peace. Born on March 5, 1922 in Sioux City, Iowa, Al moved to California for his career in retail management and there he stayed loyal to one...
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Twyla Marie Jones Taff

July 9, 1923 - March 9, 2013

Twyla Marie Jones Taff, 89, of Little Rock, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2013, at home, surrounded by her family. She was born July 9, 1923, in Gillette, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by husband and daughter. She was a member of Trinity Assembly of God. She was an excellent cook, and devoted mother and grandmother. A social butterfly, she was very outgoing and loved by all. ...
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LeMarle D. Schuller

March 14, 2013 - March 8, 2013

LeMarle "Marty" Dorthea Doneth Schuller , age 87, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 8, 2013.Marty is predeceased by her husband of 67years Murrell "Mike " Schuller, her parents Joseph and Therese Doneth, and nine of her siblings. She is survived by two sisters Kathryn and Betty ; children Michelle Ray (Steve Cox) of Penrose, CO; Ann-Marie Schuller of Mabelvale, AR; Michael...
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Richard Thorton Sims

June 10, 1952 - March 8, 2013

Richard Thorton Sims, 60, of Little Rock died March 8, 2013. Born June 10, 1952 in Little Rock, he was the son of Joel Frank Sims and Margaret Ann Neighbors Sims. He served in the active National Guard during the Vietnam era. He was a registered nurse and long term care consultant. Preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Joel Ann Estell, he is survived by his loving wife, Marie...
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Charles Lynn Wiseman

April 12, 1930 - March 8, 2013

CHARLES LYNN WISEMAN, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on Friday, March 8, 2013. He was born at Waveland, Arkansas to Monroe Truman Wiseman and Gladys Greenlee Wiseman. Lynn was known as the "jokester" to his family. He could always be counted on to lighten the mood with his arrival. He had silly nicknames for all of his nieces and nephews which they will always cherish and remember. ...
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O D Treadway

March 16, 1921 - March 7, 2013

OD TREADWAY, 91, died March 7, 2013, at Briarwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Little Rock. Born March 16, 1921, son of the late Alfred and Catherine Geyer Treadway, OD graduated from Little Rock (Central) High School, where he was twice school boxing champion in the 95-to-100-pound class. During World War II he served as an aviation ordnanceman in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific. He later...
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John Wayne Carter

August 26, 1946 - March 5, 2013

John Wayne Carter, 66, of North Little Rock died March 5, 2013. A member of Graves Memorial Baptist Church, John had served in the Arkansas National Guard and was a longtime employee of both Winegardens and the Munsey Corporation. Preceded in death by his father, John Henry Carter, he is survived by his mother, Faye Carter and his brother, Sammy Carter, both of North Little Rock, a nephew Tony...
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Ruth Anne Bratcher

November 19, 1929 - March 4, 2013

Ruth Anne Bratcher, 83, of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord on March 4, 2013. She died with her son at her side. Ruth Anne was born in Grady, Arkansas, on November 19, 1929, one of five children of Woody and Mable Tooke. Ruth Anne was a long time member of Henderson United Methodist Church where she was active in the United Methodist Women organization. She worked at Southland Building...
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Betty Diane Stafford Friend

August 14, 1963 - March 1, 2013

Betty Diane Stafford Friend, 49, a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, lovingly went to the Lord on March 1, 2013 after her long, brave fight with renal cell cancer. She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Stafford, and is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Gerald W. Friend, her children, Patrick, Katherine, and Joseph, her father, Billy Godsey Stafford, her sister, Brenda...
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Sandra Diane Eudy

February 26, 2013

Diane Eudy of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed over into spirit February 26, 2013, after a prolonged illness. Born December 14, 1946, to Charles James Hollis and Dorothy Jane Nabors in Odessa, Texas, Diane was a consummate pianist and craftsperson, loving mother and cherished friend. Diane graduated from Odessa High School in 1964. During her professional years, multi-talented Diane performed in...
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Andrew F. "Butch" Henry III

December 6, 1942 - February 26, 2013

Andrew F. "Butch" Henry III, age 70, of Little Rock passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013. Butch was born December 6, 1942, the son of Alma and A. F. Henry, Jr. He was of the Baptist faith. Butch was a 1966 alumni of Henderson State University where he served as President of Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity. He was a sales representative for Plunkett Distribution Company. Butch served his country...
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Deane Gerald Baldwin

March 19, 1932 - February 25, 2013

Dr. Deane Gerald Baldwin of Little Rock was born March 19, 1932, in Huntsville, Arkansas, on a cold March night, -to Deane Chester Baldwin and Margaret Carmack Baldwin. Since the baby weighed less than three pounds at birth, the country doctor laid the baby aside to save the young mother. An attending nurse, detecting signs of life, warmed the baby, Deane, in an oven and he lived until...
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Mary Ann Keith

August 9, 1923 - February 25, 2013

Mary Ann Keith, 89, of Little Rock, died, fortified by the sacraments, on Monday, February 25, 2013, at Hospice Home Care. She retired from the Arkansas Democrat Gazette after many years of service. She was also a nurse, graduating from St. Vincent's School of Nursing and Mt. St. Mary Academy. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Johanna Keith, two siblings, Thomas Werner Keith...
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Patricia Ann Franklin

November 18, 1941 - February 23, 2013

Patricia Franklin Bing, 71, died Saturday, February 23, 2013 at St. Vincent Infirmary in the Arkansas Hospice inpatient unit in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born November 18, 1941 near Pleasant Hill, AR to teachers Leroy and Maurice Watson Trussell, who was spontaneously paralyzed months later. She was devoted to her paraplegic mother and her father. She was a member of Hall High's Lost...
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Clara M. Wagner

May 29, 1917 - February 22, 2013

Clara Mae Wagner of Little Rock went to be with the Lord February 22, 2013. She was born May 26, 1917 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. She was the daughter of Philip and Matilda Singer, one of ten children, all deceased. After graduating from Business College, she was employed as a medical secretary. In 1944 she married Adolph (Alex) Wagner while he was serving in the Canadian Army. In...
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Alvin E. Webber, Jr.

November 15, 1931 - February 22, 2013

Alvin Earnest Webber, Jr. of Little Rock passed away quietly with his loving family around him on Friday, February 22, 2013. He was born November 15, 1931 and was 81 years old. He was the husband of Betty J. Webber for 62 years, a member of Alameda Baptist Church of Corpus Christi, Texas, former member of Albert Pike Lodge #714, 32nd degree Mason, former member of Esther Chapter #217 Order of...
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Allen Joseph "Frenchy" Thevenet

September 19, 1921 - February 22, 2013

Allen Joseph "Frenchy" Thevenet, 91, passed away February 22, 2013. He was born in Breaux Bridge, LA., September 19, 1921, to Joseph Louis and Armance Periou Thevenet. The Thevenets are descendants of Lyon, France. He was a WWII Veteran, Army 35th Division serving under Patton as an interpreter, a retired master electrician, and owner of Thevenet Electric Co. He was preceded in death by his...
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Viola Kindall

February 12, 1929 - February 22, 2013

Viola Kindall, age 84 of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away Friday, February 22, 2013. She was born to the late Walter R. and Vergie Idella Tankersley Cates on February 12, 1929 in Fayetteville, Tennessee. Viola was an accountant and was a member Geyers Springs Church of Christ for more than 50 years. In addition, she loved to work on jigsaw puzzles. She is survived by her husband of 61 years,...
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Lena Bell Turner

November 15, 1918 - February 21, 2013

Lena Bell Bettis Turner, 94, of Little Rock, on Friday exchanged her life on earth for the eternal one that awaited her in the gloriousness of Heaven. Lena was born in Manning, Arkansas on November 15, 1918 to Charlie & Erma Bettis. She had 3 sisters and 1 brother. She moved to Little Rock to attend Draughon School of Business and met her future husband, James Turner. Lena was a gracious servant,...
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Bernadine Riney

July 31, 1934 - February 13, 2013

Bernadine Riney, age 78 of Little Rock AR was born July 31, 1934 to the Henry and Anna May (Johnson) King in St. Louis MO. Bernadine went to be with her Heavenly Father on February 13, 2013 after a short stay at UAMS. She was surrounded by her loving family. At an early age, she moved to Chicago, Illinois where she lived until 1960 and then moved to Boston, MA where she met and married Earl J....
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Daphne G. Casey

February 27, 1923 - February 12, 2013

Daphne G. Casey, 89, of Little Rock, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2013. She was a lifelong resident of the Little Rock area. She worked many years for Frank Lyon Company. Daphne was an avid bridge player, loved pets and enjoyed gardening. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Handford Casey. She is survived by two...
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Annie Louise Person

July 7, 1929 - February 10, 2013

Annie "Louise" Person Louise Person passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013, three months after the passing of her lifelong partner of 68 years, Edward "Tillman" Person. Louise was born July 24, 1929 to Napoleon and Elizabeth Evans (Lizzy Freemen) in Ashland, Louisiana. As a young wife and mother, Louise crisscrossed the country with kids in tow as Tillman (retired 1st Sergeant USMC 24 years...
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Ursula Netamaria Reed

March 24, 1953 - February 9, 2013

Ursula Netamaria Reed was born March 24,1953 in little Rock, AR. Raised and nurtured by her beloved parents, the late Rev. Caesar and Cleo B. Holmes. She became an accomplished musician who served diligently in the service of the lord for over 50 years. Educated in the little Rock Public School system, Ursula was a graduate of the 1971 class of Central High School and a 1975 graduate of the...
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Susan Julia Elaine Garrett

July 18, 1955 - February 9, 2013


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Carl William Noll

October 14, 1928 - February 9, 2013

Carl William Noll, 84, of Little Rock passed away Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. He was born October 14, 1928, in St. Vincent, Arkansas to Joseph Richard and Florintine (Hartman) Noll. Carl was a very devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. He will be deeply missed by friends and family. Carl received an Associates Degree from Draughns Business School which lead him to a 45 year career...
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Marguerite Walderns

May 28, 1924 - February 9, 2013

Marguerite Walderns, 88, of Woodson, Arkansas, widow of Charles J. Walderns, Sr, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2013. Born in Hamburg, Ms. on May 28, 1924, Marguerite was a Christian, a loving wife and homemaker, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She enjoyed quilting and was a Lifetime Member of the Saline County Quilters Guild. Marguerite was preceded in death her...
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Sue Reed McSpadden

June 27, 1945 - February 8, 2013

Donna Sue (Reed) McSpadden, 67, of Little Rock, passed away, on Friday, February 8, 2013. She was born June 27, 1945, a daughter of the late Carl D. Reed and Geraldine (Brust) Reed of Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was also preceded in death by her son, Carl Austin McSpadden. She was a mobility and orientation instructor for the Lions World Services for the Blind for 14 years; and a case worker...
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Leo Olberts, Jr.

June 6, 1931 - February 5, 2013

Leo Olberts, Jr., died February 5, 2013, at St. Vincent's Hospital with his family around him. He was born in Little Rock on June 6, 1931, and was the only son of the late Leo Edward Olberts and Helen Bowlin Olberts. He attended St. Edward's Grammar School before moving with his family to New Orleans in the summer of '42. He was a student at Jesuit High in N.O. for three years then returned to...
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Mary E. Langhammer

September 29, 1917 - February 3, 2013

Mary E. Langhammer age 95 of Little Rock, Arkansas died Sunday, February 3, 2013 at the Baptist Health Medical Center. Mary was a retired secretary and office manager and a faithful member of Second Baptist Church of Little Rock for more than 24 years. In addition, she enjoyed playing bingo, yahtzee and dominos with her friends and family. She is survived by her niece Shaun Limozaine of Cabot...
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Joe Edds

February 14, 1924 - February 1, 2013

Joe Edds of Little Rock died February 1, 2013, he was 88 years old. He was born February 14, 1924 at Lonsdale, Ark, to William Jefferson and Leona Harris Edds. He was married to Ethel Louise Frank for 65 years. After he retired, where you saw one you saw the other. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and served in the Pacific on the destroyer USS Stevens (DD-479). He belonged to the...
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Joe Watson

May 12, 1937 - January 31, 2013

Joe Watson, 75, of Little Rock, passed away January 31, 2013, at his home. He was born May 12, 1937, in White County, Arkansas, near Searcy, a son of the late Tilton Tapscott and Ola Mae Watson. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Betty Jo (Frederick) Watson. Joe was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Air Force, retiring after over 20 years...
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Carolyn Kay Johnson

January 31, 2013

Carolyn Kay Johnson, age 70 of Little Rock died January 31, 2013 at her home. She was born December 17, 1942 to her late parents Rex and Martha Peterson Johnson in Iowa. Carolyn better known as Kay loved to travel, take long walks on the Oregon Coast, listen to Willie Nelson, read books by Dean Koontz and watch her grandchildren grow. Kay is survived by her daughter Carrie Horchner, three...
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C. J. Callanen

January 25, 2013

C.J. Callanen, born in Little Rock, Arkansas and long-time resident of California passed away on January 25, 2013 following a brief illness. She is survived by her daughter Marilyn Irwin; son-in-law Randy Irwin; grandson Alex Irwin, and his wife Aimee of Los Angeles; Grant Irwin of Cabot, niece Kathy Braughton of Hot Springs and her beloved niece Millie Bisbee and great-niece Donanne Bisbee...
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Josephine Marie Perciful

July 22, 1917 - January 24, 2013

Josephine "Jo" Ginn Perciful, 95 of Little Rock entered heavens gates on Thursday, January 24, 2013. Born July 22, 1917 the daughter of Elmer and Aurelia Mace Ginn. After attending Good Counsel Elementary, Pulaski Jr. High and Little Rock High School she was a homemaker. She later was an entrepreneur of Perciful's Hot Dogs on Roosevelt Road in LIttle Rock and later an Office Manager for Safeway...
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Margaret Ann Minihan

January 1, 1923 - January 24, 2013

Margaret Ann Minihan of Little Rock. Our loving Gammy was called to heaven on January 24,2013. She is survived by a sister, Madeline Suttle of Conway, Arkansas; four children, Brendan Paul Minihan, and his wife, Bette, of Metairie, Louisiana; daughter, Kathleen A. Holmes and her husband, Travis, of Maumelle, Arkansas; John Patrick Minihan and his wife, Kathy, of Miami, Florida, and...
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Mona Hall Pedigo

August 29, 1942 - January 24, 2013

Mona Hall Pedigo, 70, of Little Rock, passed away January 24, 2013. She was born in Little Rock August 29, 1942. A member of Maumelle Assembly of God Church, she was retired from Prudential Life Insurance Company. Preceded in death by her husband, Billy "Bones" Pedigo; daughter, Marci Carla Pedigo, and her father, Morris "Preach" Hall, she is survived by her daughter, Marti Renee Pedigo, her...
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Maxine Mae Wilkins

March 13, 1925 - January 18, 2013

Maxine Mae (Rice) Wilkins, age 87, of SW Little Rock, passed away Friday, January 18, 2013. She was born March 13, 1925, in Watson, Arkansas to the late Thomas Jefferson and Lela Mae Rice. She was a member of the Gospel Assembly Church in Little Rock. She had one brother, James Doyle Rice, of Dumas. Maxine was a nurse before she married Robert Wilkins, who also preceded her in death. She was...
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Joan Carr

September 2, 1933 - January 18, 2013

Joan Carr, 79, of Little Rock, passed away January 18, 2013. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. She is survived by an aunt, Margina Harrison of Southern Trace Nursing Home in Benton. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. Monday with a memorial service following at 11:00 a.m. at Antioch Baptist Church. Arrangements are by Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth.
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Evelyn Linz Walls Flanakin

December 3, 1915 - January 16, 2013

Evelyn Linz Walls Flanakin age 97 of Holly Grove, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husbands Harrison Walls and Roy Flanakin, parents Clarence and Bessie Linz, three brothers, Clarence, Albert and Max, two sisters Martha Woolsey and Bill Hill, son-in-law Chuck Moore and two grandchildren Michael and Keith Moore. She was very involved with her...
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Sarah Yvonne Robinson

October 6, 1949 - January 14, 2013

Sarah Yvonne White-Robinson (Duge), of Little Rock, born October 6, 1949, found sweet and everlasting peace on January 14, 2013. Her passing marked a chapter completed, a page turned, a life well lived and a rest well earned. She is predeceased by her parents, John Henry and Allene (Norman) White and her husband of 27 years, George Robinson, Jr. II. Her legacy remains with her four sons and...
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Mary Therese "Terry" Peyer-Wood

September 13, 1963 - January 14, 2013

Mary Therese "Terry" Peyer-Wood, 49, passed away at her West Little Rock house on 14 January 2013. Terry was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on 13 September 1963 as the child of Joseph Morand Peyer (deceased) and Mary Therese Elkins-Peyer (deceased). She was raised in Hillcrest the most of her life with her two sisters and brother. She attended Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic School...
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Delton C. Huffman

April 9, 1920 - January 14, 2013

Delton Cleon Huffman, age 92, of Little Rock, formerly of Malvern, died Monday, Jan 14, 2013, at Pleasant Valley Living Center. He was born on April 9, 1920, in Delight, Ark to Bart and Olean Huffman. He graduated from Donaldson High School in 1940. In 1941 he joined the army and was honorably discharged as a technical sergeant in 1945. He was proud to have served his country during World War...
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Ellen Elizebeth Janes Lynn

August 3, 1927 - January 14, 2013

Ellen Elizabeth Janes Lynn joined her heavenly father on January 14th, 2013. Ellen was born on August 3, 1927 to Joseph and Bertha Janes and grew up in Paragould, Ar. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years Judd M. Lynn, her son Judd ("Bevo") Lynn, her brothers Harold, Dean, and Marion Janes and her sister Lavannah Clark. She is survived by her brothers Billy and Donald...
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Anna M. Thomas

August 31, 1928 - January 13, 2013

Anna M. Thomas, 84, of Maumelle, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013. She was born August 31, 1928, in Bad Toelz, Germany to Benedikt and Eva Lettner. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Donald H. Thomas, brother, Benedikt Lettner, and by a grandson, Florian Lettner. She is survived by a son, Richard Lettner and his wife Elfi; a granddaughter, Barbi Braun and her husband...
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Lewis G. Martin

October 2, 1922 - January 13, 2013

Lewis "Bud" Martin, 90, of Little Rock, joined his heavenly father on January 14, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Jane Elizabeth Martin, his parents and his brother Bradford Martin. He is survived by his two daughters and their families: Lynneanne Martin Coyle and Erin James Coyle of Sterling. VA and their son Andrew of Tucson, AZ; Beverly Jean Martin Roy and Duane Alan...
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Barbara Ann Tippy

November 10, 1949 - January 12, 2013

Barbara Ann Tippy (Murphy) went to accept her Lifetime Achievement Award in Heaven on January 11, 2013. She is survived by her mother, three sisters, former husband/friend, four children and three grandchildren. Barbara was 63 years old when she transitioned from this life to her life in Heaven. She was at home in Little Rock with her beloved animals when she went to be with the Lord. We will...
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Irene Marie (Spanke) Treadway

June 4, 1922 - January 10, 2013

IRENE MARIE (SPANKE) TREADWAY, 90, died Jan. 10, 2013, at Arkansas Hospice at St. Vincent Infirmary. Known to all as "Spunky," she was born June 4, 1922, in Hartman (Johnson County) to the late William and Marie Spanke, grew up in Clarksville and graduated from St. Scholastica Academy in Fort Smith. While in high school, she sang with two sisters in an Andrews Sisters-style trio that entertained...
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Antonetta Marie Mahan

December 23, 1916 - January 10, 2013

Antonetta Marie Mahan, age 96 of Little Rock, Arkansas formerly of Little Italy died Thursday, January 10, 2013. She was born December 23, 1916 in Little Italy Arkansas to her late parents Joseph and Maria Soccini Belotti. Antonetta was a lifetime member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Survivors include her daughter Anna Marie Mahan of Little Rock, AR, three sons, Joe Mahan (Diane)...
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Fanye Ranger Porter

January 4, 1930 - January 9, 2013

Fanye Ranger Porter, 83, of Little Rock – beloved wife, mother, sister and cherished friend - passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 in her home, following a long illness. Born on January 4, 1930 in Austin, TX, and raised in Fort Worth, TX, Fanye was a Little Rock resident since 1966. She had a long and distinguished career as an educator, including serving as a high school principal,...
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Katherine Shaw

October 17, 1930 - January 7, 2013

Katherine Shaw of Little Rock died January 7, 2013, Born October 17, 1930, she was the daughter of William and Hassel Walls who preceded her in death along with a brother, Bill. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Allen; daughter Karen (John): son William "Pete" (Hazel); sister Dorothy (Bob); sister-in-law Betty; 3 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews....
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Mary M. Willett

July 30, 1926 - January 7, 2013

Mary M. Willett, of Heber Springs, Arkansas, died January 7, 2013. She was born July 30, 1926, in Austin, Texas. She was of the Catholic faith. Mary retired from St. Vincent's then worked in nursing homes, caring for the elderly. She was always helping her neighbors, and loved animals. She is survived by her brother, Eddie Lewis (Jackie) of Conway; daughters, Gail Carl-Lee (Ed) of Heber...
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Janet Clare Royce

October 29, 1920 - January 7, 2013

Janet Clare Willard Royce, who was born to C.G. and Leah Willard on October 29, 1920 in Denver, CO, passed away on January 7, 2013 in Little Rock. She was a graduate of Colorado State University and was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Damon V. Royce. She is survived by children Shirley Irby (Steve), Wendy Turner (Ed), David Royce; grandchildren Boyd and Scott Irby; and five great...
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