Griffin Leggett-Rest Hills Funeral Home and Memorial Park
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
Wynelle Akin
September 10, 1923 - June 16, 2013
Wynelle Akin, 89 of North Little Rock passed away Sunday June 16, 2013 with her loving family and caretakers by her side. She was born in 1923 in Linden, TX. to the late Thomas Garfield & Lavinia Sadine Williams.
She retired from the Missouri Pacific/Union Pacific railroad after 40 years of service. She was a member of the National Association of Railway Business Women where she held various...
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David A Colwell
May 11, 1950 - June 13, 2013
Mr. David A. Colwell of Jacksonville was born in Meadville, Pennsylvania on May 11, 1950 and passed away in Little Rock, Arkansas on June 13, 2013. He is preceded in death by his mother Kathleen Pierce Colwell.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years Susan, his daughter Lisa Olafson and her husband Alex of Milton, Florida and his son Eric Colwell of Jacksonville, Arkansas his grandchildren...
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Joseph L Lenox, Sr
June 14, 1939 - June 12, 2013
Joseph L. Lenox, 73, of Ward passed away June 12, preceded by wife of 49 years, Mary Avants and survived by daughter Terri Cox; son Joe; brother Ralph; sister Ann; 3 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. Navy retiree, Joe was a Vietnam veteran and American Legion member. Memorial will be held Monday 10AM, Griffin Leggett Sherwood.
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Cheryl Ann Cooper
December 7, 1946 - June 10, 2013
Cheryl Ann Cooper, 66, of North Little Rock was born on December 7th, 1946 in Meadville, Pennsylvania and passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family and close friends on Monday, June 10, 2013. She was born again in the Catholic faith and she held strong religious beliefs. She enjoyed occasional drives through the mountains with her husband and spending time with her children,...
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Donna Ann Morgan
November 9, 1946 - June 10, 2013
Donna Ann (O'Cain) Morgan, 66, of North Little Rock, passed away Monday, June 10, 2013. She attended All Souls Church in Scott, Arkansas. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She loved her family and friends and would go above and beyond to help anyone in need.
She was preceded in death by her brother Larry O'Cain. She is survived by her husband of 48 years,...
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Betty Jo Nanney
January 7, 1924 - June 9, 2013
Betty Jo Nanney, 89, of North Little Rock passed away June 9, 2013. Betty was born January 7, 1924 to Clyde and Inez Ratliff in Morrilton, AR. She loved swimming, boating, her pets and spending time with her grandchildren.
Betty was in preceded in death by her parents, her son; Richard Means,Jr., her husband; Preston Nanney and sister; Mary Louise Dashielle. She is survived by the...
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Flossie Marie Schmitt
October 8, 1926 - June 9, 2013
Flossie Marie Schmitt, 86, of Sherwood passed away Sunday, June 9, 2013. She was born October 8, 1926, in Vilonia, Arkansas to the late Aubrey and Fannie Wright Frazier. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward D. Schmitt, two brothers, Lewis and Bill Frazier and one sister, Hettie Frazier Wharton.
She retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company after 35 years of dedicated service...
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C.H. Pat Briley
May 11, 1927 - June 6, 2013
Mrs. C.H. Briley (Pat) of Bryant, Arkansas, formerly of North Little Rock joined her Heavenly Father Thursday June 6, 2013. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who will be missed beyond measure. Mrs. Briley was born May 11th, 1927 in Desha, Arkansas of Independence County. She spent her earlier years as a homemaker. Several years after her husband passed away...
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Robert Douglas
March 23, 1940 - June 5, 2013
Robert Douglas was born March 23rd, 1940 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Douglas Sr. and passed away on June 5th, 2013 surrounded by his family.
He served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Moose Lodge 942 in Sherwood where he served as Administrator helping to raise thousands of dollars for charity. He was a Christian man who was devoted to his family and...
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Maxine S. Duncan
September 6, 1922 - June 2, 2013
Maxine S. Duncan, 90 of Bentonville, Arkansas passed away Sunday, June 2nd, 2013. She was born September 6th, 1922 in Batesville, Arkansas to Quilla and Sidney Tucker Sims.
She was a Christian, having been a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband , Raymond Duncan, Sr.
She is survived by her children, Raymond Butch Duncan ...
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Loretta Renuard -Hawkins
June 17, 1936 - June 2, 2013
Loretta M. Renuard-Hawkins, 76 of Little Rock died Sunday, June 2nd, 2013. She was born June 17, 1936.
Loretta was a member of Church at Rock Creek.
She is preceded in death by a son, Raymond Renuard; and her husband, James Renuard.
Survivors include four daughters, Sandy Sesser of Little Rock, Sharon Hutcheson of Little Rock, Glenda Gore of Mayflower, and Tracy Underwood (Charles) of...
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James Robert Williams, JR
February 27, 1921 - May 28, 2013
James Robert Williams (JR) of North Little Rock was born February 27th, 1921 and passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents Will and Amy Williams of Carthage, Arkansas.
Mr. Williams was an avid Razorback fan and enjoyed all types of sports including hunting and fishing. He was retired from Southwestern Bell and was a member of the Elks Club #1004. He was a long...
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Wanda Williams
December 6, 1946 - May 27, 2013
Wanda Louise Williams, 66 of Maumelle went to be with the Lord, Monday May 27th, 2013 at Baptist Health in Little Rock.
She is preceded in death by her son, Johnny Leddy Jr; mother, Eithel Johnson; and her father, Delbert Stevens.
She is survived by her daughter, Joanna (Leddy) Pierce; grandson, Jonathan Leddy and granddaughter, Jessica Rice; great-grandchildren, Natalee, Olivia, and Liana; as...
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Lueweda Jameson
April 14, 1939 - May 27, 2013
Lueweda Jameson, 74 of Cabot, Arkansas passed away Monday, May 27th, 2013. She was born April 14th, 1939 to the late Ray and Trula Walker Tripp in Mountain Home, Arkansas; and now, as a believer in Jesus Christ, is a resident of Heaven!
Lou was loving, caring, and always wanted to make sure that you were ready to meet the Lord! Her passion was sharing God's word, but also enjoyed working in...
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Troy Cates
March 15, 1922 - May 27, 2013
Troy M. Cates, 91 of Vilonia,
Born March 15, 1922 to Steve & Dora Cates of England, AR. Went to be with his lord & savior,
May 27, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was a member of Beryl Baptist Church, a veteran of the Army,
serving in WWII & Korean wars. Exiting as a Master Sergeant.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wives, Juanita Evans, Vida Mae Tipton, Bobbie Gist,...
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Wanda Meadough
May 13, 1951 - May 26, 2013
Wanda Eunice Meadough of North Little Rock, born May 13, 1951 departed this life on May 26, 2013.
She is survived by her loving husband, Henry Lee Meadough Sr., daughters Irene "Shay" Harris (Art) of Jacksonville, Arkansas, Tamala Brown (Maurice) of Warner Robins, Georgia, Son Jason Meadough (Shannon) of North Little Rock; grandchildren, Derek, Monika, Andrew, Charles, Sarah, Stacy, Malachi,...
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Daisy Gentry
November 10, 1919 - May 25, 2013
Daisy B. Gentry, 93, died May 25, 2013. She was born to James J. and Louise Stockwell on November 10, 1919, in North Little Rock, Arkansas, where she lived most of her life. Daisy was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Gentry (2000); by her siblings, Sidney Stockwell of North Little Rock, Florence Buckley of Carlisle, and Ida May King of Fort Worth, Texas; and by her daughter, Gail M. Young...
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Randy McReynolds
September 5, 1956 - May 19, 2013
Randy W McReynolds of North Little Rock, AR was born September 5, 1956 and entered the gates of Heaven on Sunday May 19, 2013 at the age of 56. Randy was a life-long resident of North Little Rock. He graduated from Sylvan Hills High School in 1974. Randy gave 36 dedicated years to Southwestern Bell Telephone, later known as AT&T. His role was a Professional-Tech Project Manager, and worked in IT...
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Gerald Lee Congleton
July 13, 1939 - May 17, 2013
Gerald Lee Congleton, age 73, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, died in his home on Friday, May 17, 2013. Born July 13 , 1939, in Mobile, Alabama, he was the son of Albert and Viny (Connie) Congleton.
He is survived by a brother, Albert Ross Congleton (wife Patti) of Sheridan, and sister, Eloise Thompson (husband Michael) of Sherwood; nephews Allan Martin Taylor (wife Iysha) of Ward, and...
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Deborah Johnson
September 29, 1951 - May 16, 2013
Deborah G. Johnson of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, May 16th, 2013.
Deborah was a member of Mt. Pisgah Church in Jacksonville, and worked for L'Oreal USA for over 32 years. She was faithful in all of her hobbies and passions. Anytime you visited her home you would likely find her 'bare-footed' working outside on her flowers, in her garden, fixing up her home, cooking for...
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Harry "Scotty" Dace
July 14, 1931 - May 13, 2013
Harry Scott (Scotty) Dace of El Paso Arkansas, died Monday, May 13th, 2013 at the Conway Regional Health Center. He was 81. Born July 14, 1931 he was the third son born to Harry and Harriett (Bond) Dace of Little Rock. In recent years he had been a farmer. Previously he worked for Orgill Brothers Arkansas Company as service manager. Scotty was a graduate of Robinson High School in Pulaski County....
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Virginia Rogers
June 22, 1920 - May 11, 2013
Virginia Lee (Gaines) Rogers of North Little Rock was born June 22, 1920 in Griffithville, Arkansas to F.S. and Carolee (Sego) Gaines and passed away on Saturday, May 11th, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband V.W. Rogers, her son R.F. "Buddy" Rogers, and son in law Don Trickey, one sister Frances Carroll and one brother Raymond Gaines. She leaves to cherish her memory her children...
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Alice Sipes Fitts
July 18, 1918 - May 10, 2013
Alice Sipes Fitts, 94, of Jacksonville was born July 18th, 1918 in Wattensaw, Arkansas to James and Demia Tackett and was passed away on Friday, May 10th, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Guy Milton Sipes and second husband James Fitts, four brothers and one grandchild William L. Pile. She is survived by her children Zelma Ruth Bauser (Phillip) of Jacksonville,...
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Melvina Burns
September 13, 1933 - May 10, 2013
Mrs. Melvina Burns, 79, of North Little Rock passed away on Friday, May 10th, 2013 she was born in Blytheville, Arkansas on September 13th, 1933 to James and Mattie Sandefer. She is preceded in death by her parents, a grandchild Jason Burns as well as one brother and one sister.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years this July 16th James Wheelis Burns and her children Charles Burns (Paula)...
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Terry Myrick
March 2, 1967 - May 6, 2013
Terry Lee Myrick, 46, of Jacksonville passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 6, 2013. He worked as a civilian at the Little Rock Air Force Base for 25 years through Pathfinder, Inc. He enjoyed bowling and traveling with his Pathfinder family. He also was a member of First Baptist Church of Jacksonville.
He is survived by his mother, Grace Johnson, of Jacksonville; his sister and...
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Clyde Robbins
June 23, 1943 - May 5, 2013
Clyde Robert Robbins, age 69, of Mabelvale, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, May 5th, 2013 in Little Rock. He was born on June 23rd, 1943 in Mancos, Colorado to parents, Vern Robbins and Gertrude. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Robbins and three sons Jeffery Robbins of Iowa, Jerry Robbins of Cabot and Jimmy Robbins of New Mexico as well as three grandchildren. Other survivors include his two...
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John Bruce Caruthers
October 31, 1925 - May 3, 2013
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called son's of God!"(Matthew 5:9).
Peacemaker John Bruce Caruthers, 87, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and his sweetheart, Inge Caruthers, on May 3, 2013. He was born on October 31, 1925 at Mt. Vernon, Arkansas to Clayton and Millie Caruthers who preceded him in death.
He was a gentle, kind, and loving Husband, father, and...
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William "Bill" Hershfield
March 1, 1925 - May 1, 2013
William (Bill) Hershfield, 88, of North Little Rock, passed away May 1, 2013. He is preceded in death by his first wife of 23 years Sylvia, daughter Rhona (Ronnie) Schultz, and wife of 35 years Gloria. He is survived by his children Steve Hershfield and wife, Mary Jo, of Charlotte, North Carolina, Bruce Hershfield and wife, Vicki, of Brewster, New York, and Susan Dillon and husband, Dave, of...
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Gerald J. Vannieuwenhoven
August 12, 1936 - May 1, 2013
Gerald J. Vannieuwenhoven, 76 passed away on May 1, 2013 at North Metro Hospital where he was for a short time.
Gerald was born on August 12, 1936 to John and Evelyn (Williquette) Vannieuwenhoven in Suamico, WI. He served in the Army 1957-1960. He married Doris Anderkay on April 2, 1960 in Greenbay, WI. He lived in Wisconsin for 45 years before moving to Arkansas in 1981. He worked for...
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Celestia L. Hoover
November 25, 1933 - April 27, 2013
Celestia L. Hoover, 79, of North Little Rock passed away Saturday, April 27th, 2013. She was born November 25th, 1933 in Conway, Arkansas to the late Leotha M. Goff and Beatrice Thomas Brown; and as a believer in Jesus Christ is now a resident of Heaven!
Sis. Hoover was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She enjoyed traveling, camping, and reading but her greatest joy...
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Debra Martin
February 19, 1955 - April 26, 2013
Debra Lynn Martin of North Little Rock was born February 19, 1955 in Los Angeles, California and passed away on April 26, 2013. She is preceded in death by her brother, David Galvan, birth father David Provencio and adoptive father Bernard Galvan.
She is survived by her mother Gloria Galvan and her children Ronson Smith (Brandi), Jedidiah Smith (Ebony), Angie Smith, Stephanie and Samuel Smith;...
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Jeffery Osborn
August 28, 1970 - April 24, 2013
Jeffery Osborn, age 43, of Sherwood, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. He was born on August 28, 1970 in Millington, TN at the Naval Air Station, to his parents, Glen and Darlene Osborn.
Jeffery will be remembered by his loving family; his parents and his brother James Michael Osborn as well as his Uncle James Blair and family of Rockwood TN and his Uncle Vernon Osborn and family of...
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Carroll Gaither
June 19, 1927 - April 24, 2013
Carroll Ray Gaither, 85, of North Little Rock passed away Wed., Apr 24, 2013.
He was born June 19, 1927 in Melbourne, AR to George and Letha Hamm Gaither.
He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and farmed before moving to St. Louis where he worked for Emerson Electric. It was there he first became a union member. Returning to Ark. he trained to become an electrician which inspired 3...
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Gary Gilpatrick
April 1, 1943 - April 22, 2013
Gary Lee Gilpatrick passed away on Monday, April 22, 2013, going home with his Heavenly Father to be reunited with his parents Jack and Maxine Gilpatrick to whom he was born on April 1, 1943 in Oakland, CA.
Gary was affectionately known as Pawpaw, Pop and Dude by his family and friends. He lived most of his life in California, attended Deanza High School in Richmond, California and worked for...
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Charles H. Hall
March 18, 1940 - April 20, 2013
Charles H. Hall, 73, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away Saturday, April 20th, 2013. He was born March 18th, 1940 in Bay Minette, Alabama.
Mr. Hall loved his family. He was a very devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, cooking, dancing, and sports; having been placed in the football Hall of Fame during high school. He was of Pentecostal faith.
He was...
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Margaret Scott Craig
February 12, 1931 - April 17, 2013
Margaret Scott Craig, 82, of North Little Rock passed away Wednesday, April 17th, 2013. She was born February 12th, 1931 in Little Rock to Clifford E. and Annie White Wilkerson.
Mrs. Craig was a very devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Time spent with her grandchildren was the most enjoyable for her! She was a homemaker and member of the Ladies Aid at All Souls Church.
In addition to her...
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Raymond Arthur Dorman
June 25, 1911 - April 16, 2013
Reverend Raymond Arthur Dorman, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, departed this life on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Baptist Health Medical Center. He was a retired United Methodist Minister.
Reverend Dorman was the son of Bert Vernon and Fannie Mae Combs Dorman. He was born June 25, 1911 in Roby, Texas and the family moved to Fort Smith, Arkansas when he was a child. On October 29, 1933, he...
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Harvey Lee Rogers, Jr
May 11, 1964 - April 15, 2013
Harvey L. Rogers Jr, 48, of Hensley, Arkansas passed away Monday, April 15th, 2013. He was born May 11th, 1964 in Newport, Arkansas to Harvey Lee and Mary McKenzie Rogers.
Harvey was a loving husband, father, and grand-father. He loved the outdoors, was an avid hunter and fisherman; having been a member of Blue Rock Skeet Club, H & J Hunting Club, and Ducks Unlimited.
He is preceded in death...
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Leah Jean Reeves
March 1, 1942 - April 13, 2013
Leah Jean Reeves, 71, of Little Rock passed away peacefully on April 13, 2013. She was born March 1, 1942 in Oxford, Mississippi to RT and Ruby Harris.
She was a very loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her most enjoyable moments were with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Leah graduated from Parkin High School in 1960. She was a member of the Rose City Assembly of God.
In...
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Robert S. McCord
April 4, 1929 - April 13, 2013
Robert S. McCord, photographer, reporter, editor, drummer, jazz enthusiast, husband, father, whose work in journalism included a groundbreaking lawsuit establishing the framework for the state's Freedom of Information Act, passed away Saturday morning. He died from complications with pneumonia, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. He was 84.
McCord helped establish the local chapter of...
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Luther Carter, Sr
March 6, 1942 - April 13, 2013
Luther Carter Sr., 71, of Cabot was born March 6th, 1942 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina and passed away on Saturday, April 13th, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and three sisters as well as one granddaughter Danielle Wyckoff. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 51 years Pat and his children Luther Carter JR (Cynthia) of Lincoln Missouri and Tina Eller...
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Young M. Orsburn
April 14, 1916 - March 31, 2013
Young Madison Orsburn 96, of North Little Rock died March 31, 2013. He was born at Okolona, Arkansas the son of Madison Monroe and Mattie Eleanor Young Orsburn. His employment spanned a period of 46 years, with 32 of those years with the Arkansas Rehabilitation Services and 38 years devoted to the service for the handicapped. He retired from the Rehabilitation Services in 1981. Work with the...
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Frances Bell
May 13, 1937 - March 28, 2013
Frances Bell, 75, of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away Thursday, March 28th, 2013. She was born May 13th, 1937 in De Witt, Arkansas to Reo and Ida Wheeler Watkins.
Frances was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She was a member of the Eastern Star and First Baptist Church of Sherwood.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 27 years,...
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Charles DeLoach
March 28, 2013
Charles Evert DeLoach, 82, of Maumelle passed away at his home on Thursday, March 28th, 2013. He was born in Bauxite, Arkansas and was preceded in death by his parents Cecil and Nellie DeLoach as well as his brother Raymond DeLoach. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 60 years Ann and their children, Dee Ann Golden (Emmett) of Little Rock, Belinda Neal (Mike) of Russellville and...
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Herbert Louis "Bo" Kiehl
November 3, 1929 - March 26, 2013
Herbert Louis "Bo" Kiehl, Jr. was born on November 3, 1929 and passed away on March 26, 2013, surrounded by his loving children. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Mary Ann Kiehl, his wife of 45 years, Carolyn Ann Kiehl, his sister Deloris Bowden, and his brother Harry Kiehl.
He is survived by his children George Kiehl and Dee Wickliffe, his sister Katherine Harp, his brother...
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Sharon Patton
December 8, 1935 - March 22, 2013
Sharon Lynn Busick Patton, Maumelle, died March 22. She was preceded in death by her parents and by a son, Sam Patton. She is survived by husband Robert Patton, son Matt Patton, sister Mary Atkinson, brother Michael Busick, niece Cindy Halloran and her husband John, niece Marcy Lewis, and adopted grandkids Alex and Ellie Halloran.
She was born October 8, 1935, to Emmitt and Georgia Busick, and...
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George William Hankins
August 14, 1931 - March 22, 2013
George William Hankins, 81, went to heaven to hold hands with his loving wife, Nell, March 22, 2013. He was born August 14, 1931, and lived in North Little Rock and Sherwood most of his life.
He was a very devoted Christian that loved and witnessed for Christ and Faith Baptist Church, where he was a deacon, music leader and a founding member.
Loving and giving to his family was...
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William "Bill" Lochridge
December 15, 1928 - March 22, 2013
William"Bill" Russell Lochridge, 84, of Maumelle passed away Friday, March 22nd, 2013. He was born December 15th, 1928 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas to Frank B. Lochridge and Adeline Palina Womack. He was a truck sales manager at Moore Ford and Russell Chevrolet throughout the 1960's. In 1971 he started Lochridge Mobile Homes and for 30 years, he had one of the biggest mobile home dealerships in...
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Lowell Alderman
March 7, 1931 - March 21, 2013
Lowell E. Alderman, 82, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away Thursday, March 21, 2013. He was born March 7th, 1931 in Bradenton, Florida to Anderson and Lanora Alderman.
Mr. Alderman was a very devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them outdoors; in fact, when the family would move across the country, following Air...
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Roberta Gieck
October 10, 1935 - March 21, 2013
Roberta H. Gieck slipped the surly bonds of earth to claim her peace in Heaven early on Thursday morning March 21st, 2013.
She was a teacher, and loved to read and fuss over her grandchildren, Jacob, John David, and James Robert Gieck. She had only recently become a great-grandmother to Aurora Kathryn Gieck. She is survived by her son, Timothy "Brant" Gieck and his wife, Lisa Marie; sister,...
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Jeanetta Evans
November 9, 1919 - March 19, 2013
Jeanetta Evans(Grams), 93, of North Little Rock passed away Tuesday, March 19th, 2013. She was born November 9th, 1919 in Naylor, Missouri to Solon and Daisy Wilde Farrar.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of Fellowship Bible Church –North, and will be missed by many.
She was preceded in death by her son, George "Butch"Evans.
Cherishing her...
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Janet Morgan
June 19, 1937 - March 19, 2013
Janet Morgan, 75, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, March 19th, 2013. She was born June 19, 1937 in Carthage, Missouri to the late Charles and Lucille Winder Keller.
Janet was a kind hearted lady and was very devoted to her family. She was a member of Somers Avenue Church of Christ in Sherwood. After working several years as a nurse, she went to work for Southwestern Bell...
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Frances Smith
February 7, 1925 - March 17, 2013
Frances Foster "Frankie" Smith of North Little Rock Arkansas died on March 17, 2013 from the effects of a stroke suffered days before her death. She had lived for the past 5 years with Alzheimer's disease in Foxridge Assisted Living Center in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
Frankie was born in El Dorado Arkansas on February 7, 1925 to James L. and Beulah Mae Foster. She was predeceased by her two...
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Bennie Hutcheson
March 12, 1945 - March 15, 2013
Bennie Richard Hutcheson, 68, of North Little Rock, passed away Friday, March 15, 2013, from complications of pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer. He was born March 12, 1945 in Magnolia, AR to the late Bennie Dick Hutcheson and Glenda Gunnels Hutcheson.
He graduated from SAU in Magnolia in 1968 with a business degree. Bennie worked for Fireman's Fund Insurance Company for 32 years. He started in...
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Sylas Paul "Foxie" Conway
September 4, 1951 - March 6, 2013
Sylas Paul "Foxie" Conway, 61, of Cabot, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, March 6th, 2013 at his home. He was born September 4th, 1951 in North Little Rock to the late Sylas Paul and Billie Sue Conway, Sr.
Paul was very devoted to his family and friends. He was a very loving husband, father, and GPaw; and he took great joy in serving others, never expecting anything in return. He was an avid...
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Robert Gregg
January 2, 1949 - March 5, 2013
Robert Gregg, 64, of Cabot passed away Tuesday, March 5th, 2013. He was born January 2nd, 1949 in Little Rock to Charles and Mildred Durham Gregg.
Robert was a very devout husband, father, and special grandfather. He was member of the American Legion, having served in the United States Marine Corp during Vietnam. He was a retire mail handler with the Postal Service. Robert loved being...
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Summer Littlefield
January 31, 1978 - March 5, 2013
Summer Brooks Littlefield, 35, of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, March 5th, 2013. She was born January31st, 1978 in Memphis, Tennessee to Melvin Cody Brooks and Sue Wheeler Brooks.
Summer was very devoted to her family and church. She was a member of Parkhill Baptist Church of North Little Rock. Summer's devotion to her family showed during her seven year fight. Starting with the...
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Charles Stapp
October 25, 1940 - March 5, 2013
Charles R. Stapp of Austin, Arkansas was born October 25, 1940 in Franklin Parish, Louisiana and passed away on Tuesday, March 5th, 2013. He is preceded in death by his father C.J. Stapp. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Charlotte, and his children Kim Stapp Carnation and Michael Stapp (Tracey) all of Austin, Arkansas. Other survivors include his mother Inita Mae Stapp, his sister Lula Mae...
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Elizabeth "Betty" Goodwin
October 7, 1925 - March 4, 2013
Elizabeth "Betty" Goodwin, 87, of Batesville, Arkansas passed away Monday, March 4th, 2013. She was born October 7th, 1925 in Kankakee, Illinois to Bert and Mable Bates Johnson.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her lovely daughter, Betsy Reno and her sweet husband John Goodwin.
Cherishing her memory are her three children, Molly McGee (Roger) of Batesville, Arkansas,...
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Jackie Ann Polk
May 28, 1941 - March 3, 2013
Jackie Ann Polk, 71, of Alexander, Arkansas passed away Sunday, March 3rd, 2013 at her home. She was born May 28th, 1941 in Little Rock.
Jackie was a loving sister, aunt, and mother. She always enjoyed spending time with family and friends; and dancing. She was a long time employee of Kolor Print and taught Sunday School at 12th Street Baptist Church in Little Rock.
Cherishing her memory...
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Florene Owens
February 22, 1920 - February 27, 2013
Florene Owens, 92 of Cabot was born February 22, 1920 in Solgohacia, Arkansas and passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at her home. She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings and her husband Eugene Owens as well as two children, Rutha May Winters and Carl Dee Owens. She is survived by her children Anna Dale Gilmore of Cabot, Norma Gene Peterson (Pete) of Iowa and William Owens (Kay)...
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Delois Covell
December 22, 1940 - February 24, 2013
Delois Covell, 72, of Sherwood passed away Sunday, February 24th, 2013. She was born December 22nd, 1940 to Hershel and Elsie Meeks Wallis.
Delois was very devoted to her family. She enjoyed sewing and loved cooking for her friends and family. She will be dearly missed by many. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Carolyn Mikels.
She is survived by Wayne...
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Mary L. Heintz
June 26, 1929 - February 22, 2013
Mary Louise Heintz, 83, passed away Friday February 22nd, 2013. She was born June 26th, 1929 in Little Rock, Arkansas, the only child of Floyd and Tressie Mathis. She is preceded in death by her husband, Nick Henry Heintz.
She is survived by her daughter, Sharon "Sharee" Lynn Balboa and husband Joe of Sherwood, Arkansas; and two sons, Gregory Brian Heintz and wife Kirsten "Kiki" of North Little...
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Billy James Daniel, Jr.
December 20, 1971 - February 21, 2013
Billy James Daniel, Jr 41 of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away February 21, 2013, after a lengthy illness. He was born December 20, 1971 in Little Rock to his parents, Billy James Daniel,Sr and Janis Kelly Daniel of Maumelle, who survive him. He was predeceased by his grandparents, B.A and Mary Daniel and Christine Kelly.
Billy is also survived by his wife, Angela Daniel; two sons,...
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Eva Earls
April 10, 1937 - February 18, 2013
Eva L. Earls, 75 of Little Rock passed away Monday, February 18th, 2013. She was born April 10th, 1937 in Halland , Missouri to James Robert and May Virginia Williams Norrid.
Ms. Earls was a very giving person; she loved to give to anyone who needed. She was known for her photography and painting. Her grandchildren, along with crocheting, Sunday rides, and reading the Bible brought her great...
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John T Simpson, Jr
July 7, 1926 - February 14, 2013
John T. Simpson, born July 7, 1926, in North Little Rock to the late John T. and Gweneth Simpson, passed peacefully in his home February 14, 2013.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Veta, and his son David. He leaves to cherish his memory his children: Jan Diederich (Joe) of Fayetteville; Gay Missal (Bob) of Perryville; and Rebecca Simpson (Bob) of Jacksonville; as well as eight...
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John J. Bilon, (US Army, RET)
July 25, 1926 - February 9, 2013
Col. John J. Bilon, (Ret.), 86, of Sherwood passed away Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. He was born July 25, 1926, in New York City to John and Catherine (Bilecka) Bilon.
John was a very devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, and volunteer. He will be deeply missed by friends from Sylvan Hills United Methodist Church, the Sherwood Rotary Club (charter President and Paul Harris...
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Vaughn Shirley
June 12, 1930 - February 9, 2013
Vaughn Floyd Shirley finished this step of his eternal life February 9, 2013. He was born in Holtville, California on June 12, 1930 to Rufus Alton Shirley and Laura Vivian Carmical Shirley. They preceded him in life as did son Samuel Shirley, brother Willard Shirley, and sister Jean Hubbard.
He was a Born Again Christian and a Man of Faith who dedicated his life to the study, teaching, and...
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Phil Phillips
October 4, 1943 - February 4, 2013
Phillip L. Phillips, 69 of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away Monday, February 4th, 2013 at his home. He was born October 4th, 1943 in Little Rock. He is preceded in death by his parents Orban Ollie Phillips and Dorothy M. Phillips Price as well as a step son Derrick Rowlett. He is survived by his wife Margaret (Sue) Phillips, and his brother Rodney Phillips (Ruth), nephew Scott Phillips ...
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Constance D. Dyer
May 26, 1937 - February 2, 2013
Constance D. Dyer, 75, of North Little Rock passed away Saturday, February 2nd, 2013. She was born May 26th, 1937 in Jacksonville, Arkansas to James and Vernella McGhee Bowers.
Mrs. Dyer was a very devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She loved children. She was a people person, and always had a smile to lend. She was a member of St. Matthews COGIC of North Little Rock...
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Ann Popovitch
March 13, 1925 - February 1, 2013
Mrs. Ann M. Popovitch of North Little Rock was born March 13, 1925 and passed away on February 1, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband Edward Popovitch and survived by her daughter Noel Popovitch of North Little Rock and her son Scott Popovitch of Alexander and one granddaughter Jessie Popovitch. She was a long time member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in North Little Rock where she...
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Dorothy L. Lovell
November 4, 1917 - January 26, 2013
Dorothy L. Lovell, age 95 of North Little Rock died January 26, 2013. She was born on September 4, 1917 in Conway, Arkansas to John W. Martin and Margaret Butts Martin. She was a member of the Levy Baptist Church in North Little Rock and was retired from the University of Arkansas Medical Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, John W. Lovell Sr. of North Little Rock and...
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Jimmy Dempsey
November 4, 1952 - January 25, 2013
Jimmy Carroll Dempsey, 60 of North Little Rock died Friday, January 25, 2013. He was born November 4, 1952 in Pine Bluff. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in North Little Rock, and a US Army Veteran.
He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Dempsey, and brother Kenneth Charles Dempsey.
He is survived by his wife, Jo Anne Millender Dempsey, his mother Faye Nutter Dempsey;...
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Dorothy Elder
September 11, 1932 - January 23, 2013
Dorothy Mary Ann Tamosaitis Elder passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2013. She was born on September 11, 1932 in Waterbury Connecticut to the late Chester Tamosaitis and the late Catherine Bernotas Tamosaitis. She is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Charles Edward Elder Sr., her daughters DeLaura Glenn, Deborah Trump (Robin) and Dianna Higgins (Jackie). She is also survived by...
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Vernon "Gene" Owens
December 12, 1934 - January 23, 2013
Vernon Eugene "Gene" Owens slipped quietly away to meet his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at home.
Gene was born December 12, 1934 at the Bay Village Community in Poinsett County, Arkansas to Walter and Lottie Sheets Owens. He graduated from Vanndale High School in 1952.
Gene retired from the USAF in 1975 as a Technical Sergeant. He met the love of his life Gayle Mayhugh...
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Peter E. King
September 13, 1946 - January 21, 2013
Peter E. King, 66 of North Little Rock, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, 21 January 2013 with his loving wife by his side.
A retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, he enjoyed a career flying WC-130s with the Hurricane Hunters in Puerto Rico, C-130 gunships in Thailand, and c-130s out of Little Rock AFB. He also flew c-23A Sherpas out of Zweibruecken AB, Germany and a final tour of duty...
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Carl H. Fuller
May 10, 1920 - January 21, 2013
Carl Haskell Fuller, of North Little Rock, died January 21, 2013. He was born near Glenwood, Arkansas on May 10, 1920, the son of William Omer and Florence Rapjohn Fuller. He was preceded in death by infant twin brothers and a granddaughter, Rachel Renee Fuller. He is survived by his wife, Edna Newman Fuller, a sister, Joyce Ashcraft of North Little Rock; sons Edwin Fuller (Melissa) of North...
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Bettie House
February 22, 1925 - January 19, 2013
Bettie Lee Gortney House went to heaven on Saturday, January 19, 2013 in Conway, Arkansas. She was born February 22, 1925, in Newport, Arkansas, to Paul and Dossie Gortney. Paul was a railroad man and he and Dossie moved the family frequently, finally settling in North Little Rock. As a child, Bettie contracted polio. The doctor wanted to remove her hip but her father would not allow it and with...
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Louise Irby
January 17, 2013
Louise Irby, 89, of Conway went to be with Jesus on January 17, 2013. She was a faithful wife to the late Rev. Eugene Irby for over 63 years. She served the Lord in many roles in every church she was a member. Her greatest distinction was as church pianist for many years. She was a private piano teacher and homemaker. She was lovingly called Honey by her family.
Louise is survived by sons...
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Lawrence D. "L.D." Greene
December 26, 1923 - January 16, 2013
LAWRENCE D. (L.D.) GREENE, JR., 89, of North Little Rock, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Dec. 26, 1923, in Lamont, Ark. to Lawrence D., Sr., and Thelma Woodfield Greene. He was preceded in death by both of his parents as well as his sister, Ida Nell Ingram.
While serving in the Army during World War II, he received the...
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Juanita Waldrop
October 14, 1927 - January 15, 2013
Juanita Lorraine Waldrop ("Maw"), 85, went to be with the Lord on January 15, 2013. Juanita was born on October 14, 1927. Known affectionately as "Maw", she was an amazing artist, had a generous spirit and never met a stranger.
Juanita is preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Margie Curtis and her husband, Fred J. Waldrop. She is survived by her sister, Hazel (Jack), her children, Terry...
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Charles Hubert Heath
May 25, 1928 - January 13, 2013
Charles Hubert Heath, aged 84, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born May 25, 1928 to Claude Heath and Anna Belcher in Benton, AR. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Lillian Heath and son James Heath. He is survived by loving wife Kay Heath, daughter Denise Barnhouse and granddaughter Leigh Ann Webb as well as a host of other...
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Michael T. Pyron
March 13, 1948 - January 13, 2013
Michael Taylor Pyron, 64, of Sherwood, AR, passed away on January 13th, 2013. Born to Wilson Nathaniel Pyron Sr. and Kathryn Louise Pyron, he was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, and business leader in the community. He will be missed and his memory cherished by his family and business peers throughout the state of Arkansas. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Patricia...
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Cynthia "Lovell" Ellis
November 24, 1929 - January 8, 2013
Cynthia Lovell Ellis, 83 of North Little Rock was born on November 24, 1929 and went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2013. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, daughter, aunt and friend to many. Making sure that her family knew the Lord was important to her and she did her best to model a godly woman in all she did.
Lovelle is survived by...
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Anna Stephens
February 2, 1927 - January 7, 2013
Mrs. Stephens, 85, widow of C. N. "Steve" Stephens, passed away Monday, January 07, 2013, after suffering a series of strokes. She was surrounded by her family and under the care of Arkansas Hospice. Born February 2, 1927, in Belleville, IL, to Vicente and Josephine Torregrossa, she was predeceased by her parents, and three brothers, Nic, Mike and Tony Torregrossa. Mrs. Stephens is survived...
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Herman Loetcher
July 28, 1924 - January 5, 2013
Mr. Herman Loescher was born July 28th, 1924 and passed away on January 5th, 2013. He served his county in the Army where he received two Purple Hearts in WWll and retired from the Post office at age 70. He was known as the "Candy Man" because every Christmas he made divinity and fudge for all of his friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Fred and Nattie Loescher as well as a brother...
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Donna Sue Adams
December 4, 1943 - January 4, 2013
Donna Sue Hinds Adams, age 69, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away Friday, January 4th, 2013. Donna was born December 4th, 1943 in Guymon, Oklahoma, the daughter of Earl and Pearl Hinds.
Donna was a member of the North Pulaski United Methodist Church and a long-time member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, a nonprofit service organization. She was a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother. ...
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M. Sue Brown
March 16, 1931 - January 2, 2013
M. Sue Quimby Waller Strain Brown born in south Arkansas at Warren March 16, 1931, and went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, January 2, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents Claude Mack and Ouita Bird Quimby, and her husbands, Elzie R "Jack" Waller, Hershel L. Strain, and J.L. "Sonny" Brown and her sister Lois Anne Quimby Walker. She is survived by her loving children Tom Waller and his...
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Ethel L. Cook
September 25, 1919 - December 31, 2012
Ethel Lorene Cook passed away December 31, 2012. She was 93, born September 25, 1919. Ethel was the daughter of George and Lillian Epperson. She was the last survivor of eight brothers and sisters.
She was born in Randolph County, Alabama. and lived most of her life in Calera, Ala.
She was married to the late Howard Cook and is survived by her three loving daughters and sons-in-law. Carolyn...
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John H. Jones
October 31, 1956 - December 29, 2012
John H. Jones of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away December 29th, 2012. He was born October 31st, 1956 to Cecil C. and Laverne Jones of North Little Rock, Arkansas.
He is preceded in death by his father Cecil Jones and a brother, Dennis Wayne Jones.
He is survived by his mother Laverne Jones; his Wife Kanokwalee P. (Nim) Jones; two sons, Kris Jones, Stationed at Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio,...
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Bart Pledger
August 5, 1937 - December 22, 2012
Bart L. Pledger Jr. was born August 5th, 1937 and passed away on December 22, 2012. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Bonnie and survived by his children; Lou Ann Manthey (Michael) of Florida, Loran Rose (Leia) of Arkansas, Leah Hammond of Florida and Lonnie Rose (Annabelle) of Arkansas as well as his grandchildren Sydney and Sean Manthey and Kody and Evan Rose and a great granddaughter...
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Solomae Evans
October 6, 1918 - December 22, 2012
Solomae Evans, 94, of Little Rock passed away December 22nd, 2012. She was born October 6th, 1918 in North Little Rock to Andrew and Catherine Chudy.
Mrs. Evans was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in North Little Rock, was an avid reader, and wonderful cook. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother; and will be missed by many friends.
In addition to her...
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Lalla Margruder Lindsey
March 29, 1922 - December 22, 2012
Lalla Helen Margruder Lindsey, 90 of North Little Rock and most recently of Little Rock passed away Saturday December 22, 2012. She was born March 29th, 1922 in Pocahontas, Arkansas to Elsie and Jerry Margruder. They later moved to Chicago where she grew up. Upon graduating from high school, she worked and then went to Arkansas to visit relatives, where she met her husband Charles Lindsey. She...
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Nathaniel Thomas
August 24, 1939 - December 22, 2012
Nathaniel Thomas of Jacksonville was born August 24, 1939 and passed away on December 22, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Gertrude Thomas, his brother William Thomas and sisters Lillie Mae Beasley, Geneva Thomas and Aquilla Perkins. He leaves to cherish his memory his sisters Walstein Walker and Rose L. Batiste both of Los Angeles, California and Annette Lowmack of...
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Andrew P. Smith
October 19, 1926 - December 19, 2012
Andrew P. Smith, 86 of Jacksonville, died December 19th, 2012. He was born October 19th, 1926.
He was a 3 war retired veteran of the Airforce. He is survived by his wife Wilma; four children, Pam Wetzel (Doug), Mark Smith (Laura), Doug Smith (Caroline), Mike Smith (Tina); and 12 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be 1:00 Saturday, December 22nd, 2012 at Griffin...
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Stanley S. Zompackos
May 12, 1925 - December 17, 2012
Stanley S. Zompakos, 87, died peacefully on Monday, December 17, 2012 at Sherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Sherwood, Arkansas. Stanley was born on May 12, 1925 in Astoria, New York, the younger son of Stamatios T. Zompakos and Mary Chrisafakis Zompakos. After attending the School of American Ballet, he became a soloist for Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo and New York City Ballet, both under...
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John A. Kehoe, Jr.
September 7, 1946 - December 14, 2012
John A. Kehoe,Jr of Jacksonville, Arkansas died Friday, December 14th, 2012. He was born September 7th, 1946 in Queens, New York to John Arthur and Jeanne Francis Taguer Kehoe. He was the oldest of four boys. He joined the Air Force after graduating from Bishop Gibbons High School in Schenectady, New York. He married MarshaLee Mayer in 1967 and they had one son, John A. Kehoe III. John...
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Charles "Charlie" Brazil
September 22, 1930 - December 14, 2012
Charles (Charlie) Brazil, 82 of North Little Rock, passed away Friday, December 14, 2012. He was born in Little Rock to Allen Daniel & Lillie Belle (Doan) Brazil. One of seven children, he was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, A.D. Brazil of Baltimore, Maryland and O.D. Brazil of Little Rock. He is survived by his two children, Rebecca (Troy) Platt of North Little Rock and...
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