Our Obituaries
Pat Shannon
January 18, 1949 - May 12, 2013
Pat Shannon, 64, of El Paso, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a long battle with COPD, on May 12, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was a retired school bus driver for the Beebe and Cabot School Districts for thirty-two years and a member of the Oak Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her mother Thelma Cruise Bales and father Bill Bales of El Paso.
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Rick Fisher
October 15, 1944 - May 9, 2013
Paul Richard "Rick" Fisher, 68, of Beebe, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord Thursday, May 9, 2013. He was the retired owner and operator of Fisher Hardware Store and a farmer.
He is survived by his wife Edna; three sons, Richey of McRae, Jeff and Slade, both of Beebe; stepson Richard Skasick (Debbie) of Bryant; two stepdaughters Ronetta Turner of Missouri and Tonya Sims (Lance) of Beebe;...
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Mildred Scroggs
December 25, 1919 - May 8, 2013
Mildred L. Scroggs of Conway, formerly of Newport, moved to her Heavenly home on May 8, 2013 at Conway Regional Medical Center in Conway, Arkansas, after an extended illness.
She was born to Luther and Martha Mae McDonald on Christmas Day, 1919, in McRae, Arkansas.
She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother of twelve. Her special interests were cooking, sewing, reading...
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George Davenport, Jr.
September 19, 1932 - May 7, 2013
George L. Davenport, Jr., 80, of Cabot, Arkansas, died Tuesday, May 7, 2013. He was a 1950 graduate of North Little Rock High School and served in the United States Marine Corps. He owned and operated Independent Manufacturing prior to his retirement.
George was preceded in death by his parents, George L. Sr. and Willa Davenport. He is survived by his wife Jean of fifty years; daughter Donna ...
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Opal Radford
April 8, 1909 - April 23, 2013
Opal Hester Copeland Radford, 104, of Jonesboro and Beebe left this world Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. "Aunt Opal", as she was known by so many, joins her husband of sixty-four years, Lonnie F. Radford; her daughter, Kathy Fryoux; her parents, Jesse and Hester Bone Copeland; and her seven brothers, Elmore, Orval, Kelley, Slayden, Orin, Elisha and Wayne Copeland;...
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Oscar "Ray" Burns
June 20, 1927 - April 18, 2013
Mr. Oscar Ray (Ray) Burns, 85, of Beebe, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013 at White County Medical Center in Searcy. Mr. Burns was born June 20, 1927, in Bethlehem, Arkansas to Luther Dedrick (LD) Burns, Sr. and Eva Mae Horton Burns. He is survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Patty Lou Mongold Burns of Beebe; two daughters, Annette Burns Savage and husband Fred of Maumelle,...
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Mary Jo Lanham
January 21, 1931 - April 15, 2013
Mary Jo Lanham, 82, of Little Rock, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord Monday, April 15, 2013. She worked as a secretary for Arkansas Power & Light Co., then for American Legion Convention Corp. and retired with the Arkansas Highway Department. She enjoyed family and family-oriented events and her gardening.
Mary Jo was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Carrie (Harrison) Pruitt;...
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Dan Lee Jones
October 22, 1930 - April 12, 2013
Dan Lee Jones, 82, of Cabot, Arkansas was born October 22, 1930 at Beebe, Arkansas to Charlie and Irene (Helderman) Jones and he departed this life Friday, April 12, 2013.
Dan is survived by his wife of sixty six years, Martha Jones; two daughters, Judy Lewellen (Mike) of Cooper City, Florida and Janie Patrom ( Ron) of Cabot, Arkansas; three grandchildren, Chris Lewellen (Monique) of Pembroke...
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Joseph Green
June 10, 1922 - April 11, 2013
Joseph Green, 90, of Beebe, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2013. Joe was a retired Air Force Sergeant of twenty-one years. He served overseas in Saipan, Germany, Korea, Iceland, Labrador and Newfoundland. He also served in WWII and the Vietnam Wars where he received several medals. Joe retired from Tele-type after twenty years.
Joe is preceded in death by his first wife,...
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Jessica Wade
November 22, 1982 - April 3, 2013
Jessica Dawn Wade, 30, of Cabot, Arkansas, died Wednesday, April 3, 2013. She was a Baptist.
She is survived by her daughter, Breonna Carson; her fiancé, Michael Carson, both of Cabot; her parents, Jerry and Brenda Wade of Austin; one brother, Cliff Wade of Cabot; and a host of uncles, aunts, one nephew; and cousins.
Family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Westbrook...
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Glenda Long
December 17, 1943 - April 3, 2013
Glenda Marie (Holifield) Long, 69, of Beebe, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 3, 2013. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Beebe, Arkansas and was a life-long Christian. Glenda was a member of the United Methodist Women and was currently serving as president. She was a special person who smiled like sunshine. God has another beautiful loving person...
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Claudia Faye Guyot
July 14, 1925 - March 28, 2013
Claudia Faye Ballard Guyot, 87, of the Oak Grove community, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013, following complications from a stroke in August, 2012. She was born at home July 14, 1925, to the late Fred and Dolly Goad in Oak Grove. Faye lived a life of dedication to her church and family, accepting Jesus as her Lord as a young girl at Oak Grove Baptist Church. She went to school in Oak...
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Cheryl Tyler
May 26, 1956 - March 28, 2013
Cheryl (Bray) Tyler, 56, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, died Thursday, March 28, 2013. She was a 1974 graduate of Cabot High School and was an active member of Pocahontas Missionary Baptist Church where she loved working with the children's ministry. Her family was very important to her; she was a loving wife, mother, granny, a wonderful daughter and a great sister.
Cheryl was the daughter of Betty...
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Ala Mae Plummer
January 1, 1922 - March 26, 2013
Ala Mae Harrison Plummer, 91, died on March 26, 2013, in Little Rock, after a long illness. She was born on January 1, 1922, and grew up on a family farm in Antioch, the second oldest of four sisters and a brother.
A graduate of Opal High School, Ala Mae enjoyed basketball, singing hymns, playing cards, and assembling jigsaw puzzles. Upon her retirement after 35 years with Winburn Tile...
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Clarence Pruitt
March 22, 2013
Clarence Pruitt, 84, of Beebe, Arkansas, departed this life Friday, March 22, 2013. He was a retired dairy farmer, a Baptist and a member of Central Arkansas Horse Show Association for forty-five years.
He is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Susie Pruitt; two daughters, Tammy Gardner and Debbie Huckaby (Jerome), all of Beebe; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and two sisters,...
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Mildred Simpson
October 16, 1916 - March 21, 2013
Lelia Mildred Simpson, age 96, of Beebe, Arkansas passed away March 21, 2013, at White County Hospital. She was a devout Christian, a loving wife, and devoted mother and grandmother. She was born at Vilonia, Arkansas on October 16, 1916, to the late Lewis Clements and Wincie (Kirby) Clements. She attended Vilonia Schools where she played basketball in high school and met her future husband...
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Lorene Spurlock
November 11, 1914 - March 19, 2013
Lorene Spurlock, 98, of McRae, Arkansas, was born November 11, 1914 at Covington, Tennessee to Walter and Thursie (Gibson) Cross, and she died Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Ray Spurlock; daughter, Anna Buell of Warren, Ohio; her parents; and siblings Polly Adams, Paul Schance, Mae Gage, Viola Price and Esther Thiele.
Lorene is survived by her son,...
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William "Bill" Elliott
April 18, 1948 - March 17, 2013
William E. "Bill" Elliott, 64, of Ward, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2013. Bill was born in St. Luke Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri and was of the Lutheran faith. He worked at Home Depot in Cabot for fifteen years and was a Boy Scout Leader of Troop 201, Cabot for twenty years.
Bill was preceded in death by his father Daniel; his daughter Jenny; his son Michael and stepfather...
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Marrice Jackson
August 3, 1921 - March 16, 2013
March 16, 2013, Marrice Edward Jackson, 91, of Greenville, Mississippi passed peacefully from this earthly world to be with the Lord.
Marrice was born August 3, 1921 to Homer Boyd and Myrtle (Hill) Jackson in Bethlehem, Arkansas. Marrice was in the United States Navy from 1942–1945 during World War II, serving in the North Atlantic aboard the U.S.S. Card. While in the military he met and...
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Janet Dulin
March 16, 2013
Janet Dulin, age 66, of Ward, died on Saturday, March 16, 2013.
She was a retired teacher from Pinewood Elementary School. She was a member of Austin Station Baptist Church, where she served as Children's Church Director. Janet was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved working with children.
She is survived by her husband, Donald Dulin of Ward; three sons, Tim (Chrissy)...
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Cleo Wolfe
February 12, 1932 - March 15, 2013
Cleo Wolfe, age 81, of Beebe, left this world to be with the Lord on Friday, March 15, 2013.
He was born February 12, 1932 in Beedeville, Arkansas. His parents were Henry and Grace Wolfe of Beedeville, Arkansas.
He and his family moved to Beebe in 1970. He was the owner of the Mobil gas station and the Kerr McGee gas station in Beebe for many years. He was a member of the Church of...
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Brenda Vincent
June 3, 1957 - March 11, 2013
Brenda Carol (Holland) Vincent, 55, of Des Arc, Arkansas, was born June 3, 1957 to Fearl and Florence (Smith) Holland, and she died Monday, March 11, 2013. She had a big heart and loved to share Jesus. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were everything to her. She is survived by two sons, Jeremy Wilson of Hickory Plains and Greg Wilson of McRae; grandchildren, Kayle Wilson, Skylor...
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Honda White
September 9, 1953 - March 10, 2013
Honda Lea White, 59, of Greers Ferry, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord March 10, 2012. She was a homemaker who loved spending time with her family.
She is survived by her husband, Jimmy White; her niece Teresa (Shannon) Adams and their children Grant and John; her nephew Todd (Kristy) Underwood and their children Justin and Drake; special lifelong friend Deborah (Joe) Kennedy; and numerous...
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Vivian "Polly" Brown
December 20, 1930 - March 7, 2013
Vivian Pauline "Polly" Duke Brown, 82, of Beebe, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord and her "Sweetie" Thursday March 7, 2013. She was born in Detroit, Michigan but lived most of her life in Beebe. Her parents were Terry F. Duke and Vivian Taylor Duke Fitch. Polly worked for Sears in Searcy for a number of years. Her favorite pastime was bowling with her team in Searcy. She was a long-time...
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Rose King
September 12, 1978 - March 3, 2013
Rose King, 34, of Jacksonville, Arkansas, died Sunday, March 3, 2013. Graveside service will be 3:00 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2013, at New Hope Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Arrangements by Westbrook, a Smith Family Funeral Home.
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Ruby Taylor
March 28, 1924 - March 3, 2013
Ruby McCain Taylor, 88, went to be with the Lord March 3, 2013. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-eight years, Robert Taylor.
She is survived by one son, Carlton (Kathy) Taylor of Searcy; two daughters, Karen (Tom) Staggs of Pangburn and Geneva (Mike) Powell of Rifle, Colorado; six grandchildren, Leigh Anne (Mike) Hawthorne, Chris (Bobbi) Taylor, Stephanie (Bo) Glover, Scott ...
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Jannie "Susie" Minga
July 31, 1954 - March 3, 2013
Jannie Suzanna "Susie" Minga of Searcy, Arkansas, was born on July 31, 1954 to James W. and Irene Miller. She loved life, family, animals, and mostly, God. She always had one of her grandbabies by her. Her family was her life. Susie was a one of a kind person; God really broke the mold when He created her. She entered glory on March 3, 2013.
She is preceded in death by her parents; two...
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Mary Gene Smith
March 2, 2013
Mary Gene Smith was born on November 6, 1927 in McRae, Arkansas. She was born to parents, Homer and Erie Cox Black; she was an only child. She grew up in McRae and the Lebanon community. The Black family had come to White County in 1856, and the Cox family in 1869.
She married Wesley Smith, Sr. in October of 1947. Wesley, Mary Gene, and their children were a proud military family, living in...
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Donald Johnson
October 11, 1933 - March 1, 2013
Donald Paul Johnson, 79, of Winnsboro, Texas, formerly of El Paso, Arkansas died on Friday March 1, 2013 at East Texas Hospice Care in Tyler, Texas. He was born in North Little Rock on October 11, 1933 to Thomas and Della Johnson. After graduation from North Little Rock High School he joined the US Army and served in the Korean War. Don married Geneva Ward on November 19, 1955. Don worked in...
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Howard Reaves
July 17, 1942 - February 26, 2013
Howard E. Reaves, 70, of Beebe, Arkansas, died Tuesday, February 26, 2013. He was an avid antique dealer for many years. He was a United States Marines veteran. Howard was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Blakemore Reaves. He is survived by his daughter, Kerry Bascue of Beebe; two grandchildren, Lannie Reaves and Austin Mingues; four brothers, Robert Reaves of Ohio, Billy Reaves of Benton,...
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Gladys Pistorius
April 20, 1915 - February 24, 2013
Gladys Pistorius, 97, of Ward, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord Sunday, February 24, 2013. She was a long time dedicated member of Old Austin Methodist Church and a lay speaker. She was also a long time member of EHC of Lonoke County.
She is survived by one son, Bryan Pistorius (Paula) of Little Rock; two daughters, Rena (Gerald) Palmer of Ward and Diann White of Little Rock; four...
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Frances L. Reeves
January 14, 1929 - February 23, 2013
Frances L. Reeves, 84, of Beebe, was born January 14, 1929 to Leck C. and Veda Cameron Keathley. She went to be with the Lord February 23, 2013.
Frances worked for the U.S. Postal System for 28 years 7 months and 1 day. Always active in her church and community, she served as president of the Woman's Society of Christian Service, a board member of the Cabot Recreation Corporation, PTA...
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Charlie "Joe" Strayhorn
November 14, 1942 - February 22, 2013
Charlie "Joe" Strayhorn, 70, of McRae, Arkansas, was born November 14, 1942 at McRae, Arkansas to Ollie and Helen (McAfee) Strayhorn, and he died Friday, February 22, 2013. He was a Baptist and loved to hunt and fish more than anything.
Joe is survived by his daughter, Paula Casteen and husband Bland; grandson Joseph Casteen and wife Elizabeth; granddaughter Brittiny Casteen; great...
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Billy Hall
November 20, 1942 - February 21, 2013
Billy Frank "Bill" Hall, 70, of Beebe, Arkansas, was born November 20, 1942, at Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Willie and Clara E. Hall, and he died Thursday, February 21, 2013. He was an avid Razorbacks fan and bass fisherman. Bill was a wonderful husband, father and friend who loved his Lord and his family.
He is survived by his best friend and loving wife of twenty-two years, Wanda; sons Billy...
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Glendene James
May 7, 1924 - February 20, 2013
Glendene Rye James, 88, of Cabot, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 20, 2013. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved flowers, and was a great cook, seamstress and quilter. She was a member of Cabot First Baptist Church.
Glendene is survived by two daughters, Susan Turnbo and husband Alan, and Mary Beth Cates, all of Cabot; three grandchildren...
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Roma Myers
August 17, 1925 - February 19, 2013
Roma C. Myers, 87, of Batesville, Arkansas, was born August 17, 1925 at De Valls Bluff, Arkansas to Byron and Kesie (Kelley) Myers, and he died Tuesday, February 19, 2013. He was a devout religious man who enjoyed farming.
He is survived by grandsons, Howard Moore and Calvin Dunn; great-grandchildren Kenny, Amos, Cyndi, David, John, Adam, Jedidiah, Jake and Elizabeth; and one sister, Lorene...
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Billy Tedford
November 20, 1939 - February 17, 2013
Billy D. Tedford, 73, of Austin, Arkansas, died Sunday, February 17, 2013. He was retired from the mobile home industry, having worked in purchasing and inventory control.
In his early years he sang bass with the Travelers Quartet and later, professionally with the Melody Boys Quartet. He loved quartet singing!
He is survived by his wife of forty-nine years, Trudean Tipton Tedford; one son,...
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Charles "Charlie" Poulnott
December 15, 1932 - February 17, 2013
Charles H. "Charlie" Poulnott, 80, of Beebe, Arkansas, was born December 15, 1932 in Crawford, Georgia, to Marion and Deecey (Snelson) Poulnott, and he died Sunday, February 17, 2013. He was hardheaded and stubborn and very devoted to his grandchildren. He was a talented woodworker who enjoyed woodworking as a hobby. He served his country in Vietnam and Korea.
Charlie is survived by three...
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Gary Jenkins
November 2, 1963 - February 15, 2013
Gary D. Jenkins, 49, of Beebe, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on February 15, 2013. He was born November 2, 1963 to Charles and Violen Jenkins in Forrest City, Arkansas. Gary worked as a structure mechanic at Falcon Jet for 29 years. He was a member of Greenwood Missionary Baptist Church. He was studying at The Missionary Baptist Seminary.
He is survived by his parents, Charles and...
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Ruth Gilliam
June 5, 1918 - February 12, 2013
Ruth C. Gilliam, age 94, of Fairfield, California, formerly of Beebe died February 12, 2013. She was born to Joe and Katie (Henry) Belew in Antioch June 5, 1918. Ruth married Dennis Gilliam on June 2, 1937 and they began their life together. As a couple, they worked together in the Hardware and Lumber business in Sand Springs, Oklahoma until retirement in 1995. Ruth was also the Welfare...
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Pamela Perez
July 3, 1956 - February 12, 2013
Pamela Ann (Guess) Perez, 56, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 12, 2013. She devoted her life to her children and grandchildren. Pam dedicated her career to education and counseling. She was preceded in death by her loving son, Michael Burns. Pamela is survived by her parents, Wayne (Jennie Sue) Guess and Clara (Carl) Rial; brother, Arlon Guess;...
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Frederick "Freddy" Spears
January 13, 1955 - February 11, 2013
Frederick Lee "Freddy" Spears, age 58, of Beebe died February 11, 2013. He loved richly and deeply his family and his friends. Freddy was always available to lend a helping hand to those in need.
He is survived by his father, Fred Spears of Beebe; brothers, Greg of Memphis, Tennessee, Jim of Vilonia, Tim of Ward, Gary of Beebe; sister, Honey Jo Spears of Beebe; many nieces and nephews;...
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Madeline Harrington
August 18, 1939 - February 10, 2013
Madeline J. Frizzell Harrington, 73, of Austin, Arkansas went home to be with her Heavenly Father, February 10, 2013.
As a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church, Madeline loved her church and church family more than can be expressed. A devoted Christian lady, who not only taught her children and grandchildren the love of Jesus, but also tried to share it with everyone she met. Employed as...
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Frances Wick
February 24, 1959 - February 9, 2013
Frances Louise (King) Wick, 53, of Cabot, Arkansas, died Saturday, February 9, 2013. She loved listening to music and relating with her family.
Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Kevin Wick and her father, J. A. King. She is survived by her children, Stephen Naquin, Kasey Wick and Kenda Wick; brother Larry King; and her mother, Delma King.
Graveside service will be 3:00 p.m....
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Theodore Hines
January 19, 1919 - February 8, 2013
Theodore Edward Hines, 94, of McRae, Arkansas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by his family on February 8, 2013. He was born January 19, 1919 at Fox, Arkansas. He was a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Beebe. Mr. Hines was a World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Army Air Force and was a 32nd Degree Mason. He worked in civil service at Little Rock Air Force...
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William Denton "Dent" Sides
February 18, 1983 - February 6, 2013
William Denton "Dent" Sides, 29, of Romance, Arkansas, was born February 18, 1983 at Little Rock, Arkansas, to Steve and Connie (Mitchell) Sides, and he died Wednesday, February 6, 2013. He loved and adored his children and enjoyed 4-wheeler riding and hunting.
He is survived by his wife of eight years, Carol Ann Sides; children Dereck Sides, James Sides, Haley Sides and Jayden Sides; his...
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Jerry Adams
July 3, 1943 - February 5, 2013
Jerry Wayne Adams, 69, of Beebe, Arkansas, died February 5, 2013. He was born at home in West Ridge, Mississippi County, Arkansas on July 3, 1943 to the late Gerald and Marie Adams.
He is survived by his brother, Gene D. Adams, Sr. and his wife Emma Gene of Beebe; his sister, Linda Oldman of Denver, Colorado; two nephews, Gene D. Adams, Jr. of Little Rock and Gary P. Bryan of Vanceboro, North...
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Max McClish
August 14, 1943 - February 4, 2013
Max McClish, age 69, of Beebe went to be with the Lord Monday February 4, 2013. He was a retired carpenter and sales representative before becoming disabled. Max was a Veteran and served in the Vietnam War.
He is survived by his wife, Doris; sons, Steven and Casey McClish of Beebe and Mickel McClish of Massachusetts; daughters, Bonnie Gates and husband, Michael of Tuscaloosa, Alabama and...
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Versie Gilstrap
June 6, 1916 - February 1, 2013
Versie Irene Gilstrap of McRae, Arkansas, better known as Sister Mother, died February 1, 2013. She was a member of the Pentecostal Faith. She is survived by four daughters, Dorothy Rains of Sugar Creek Missouri, Louise (Bob) Temar of Cincinnati, Ohio, Helen (Paul) Martinez of Sugar Creek, Missouri, Murlie (Don) Branscum of McRae; two sons, James (Nancy) Savage of Fishers, Indiana, and Fred ...
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William Evert "Ebb" Ingle
May 16, 1929 - January 31, 2013
William Evert "Ebb" Ingle, 84, of Beebe, Arkansas, was born May 16, 1929 at Brown Grove community to Clarence and Nettie (Jackson) Ingle, and he died Thursday, January 31, 2013. He was a retired diary farmer who enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved dancing.
He is survived by his children, Lynn Ingle, Sheryl Booker, Justin Ingle, Brett Ingle and Tricia Stiles; nine grandchildren; nine great...
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Lenda Harmon
January 7, 1950 - January 31, 2013
Lenda O. Harmon, 63, of McRae, Arkansas, joined her mom and dad in Heaven on Thursday, January 31, 2013. Lenda is survived by her husband, Kenneth Harmon of McRae; son, Michael Moody (Loretta); two grandchildren, Bayleigh Marie and Max Edward; one brother, Weldon Wallace; one sister, Sandra Pauchert; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Vada...
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Rose Hippler
May 27, 1934 - January 28, 2013
Rose Lee (Smith) Hippler of Beebe, Arkansas, was born May 27, 1934 to William and Elta Smith. She was called home to be with the Lord on January 28, 2013. She was preceded in death by her mom and dad; sons Ray, Charles and Wayne; and daughter, Debbie.
Rose is survived by sons Donny (Em) of Utah and Ronald (Missy) of Beebe; daughter Cindy of Beebe; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren,...
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Roy Park, Jr.
March 22, 1930 - January 28, 2013
Roy A. Park, Jr., 82, of Lonoke, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord Monday, January 28, 2013. He proudly served his country through service in the United States Army during the Korean War. Roy worked as the parts manager for J. D. Wood Implement Co. of Lonoke for over forty years. After retirement he was employed by Lonoke Banking Center as a courier.
He was preceded in death by his parents,...
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Paul Matthews
July 21, 1961 - January 27, 2013
Paul Matthews, 51, of McRae, Arkansas died Sunday, January 27, 2013. He had previously served as the mechanic supervisor at the Beebe Public Schools bus shop.
He is survived by his father, Bob Matthews of McRae; his son, Joshua Matthews of Searcy; and his brother, James Matthews of McRae. He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Maynard and sister Sheila Kawagoe.
Graveside service will...
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Jaime Lorraine Hicks
January 12, 1976 - January 26, 2013
Jaime Lorraine Hicks (37) of Cabot, Arkansas, born January 12, 1976, went home to Jesus on January 26, 2013. She is survived by her husband of eighteen and half years, Scott Hicks; son, Matthew "Bugaboo" Scott Hicks (16); daughter, Allison "Pippy" Lorraine Hicks (11); parents, Sam and Candace Shepherd of Cabot; sister, Carmen "Caite" Hall and husband James "Bean" of Cabot; grandparents, Elmer...
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Ida L. Hinkle
October 9, 1929 - January 26, 2013
Ida L. Hinkle, age 83, of Cabot passed away January 26, 2013. She was born at Austin, Arkansas to F.D. and Maggie (Hefner) Dennis on October 9, 1929. Ida married William H. "Bill" Hinkle on July 23, 1959. She worked for the Kellwood Company in Lonoke, Arkansas for twenty six years as a Trainer, Line Supervisor, and Quality Control Supervisor.
Ida is survived by her husband of fifty three...
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James Vernon Anderson
April 7, 1944 - January 21, 2013
James Vernon Anderson, age 68, of Beebe died Monday January 21, 2013. He was a retired school teacher of South Conway County School District in Morrilton and was retired from Arkansas Kraft. James was a member of Searcy Faith Assembly of God Hwy 36.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Johnson Anderson; one son, Will Anderson and wife, Mandy of Cordova, Tennessee; two daughters, Laura Doan...
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Floy Mae Wheeler
September 15, 1919 - January 19, 2013
Floy Mae Wheeler was born to Thomas Beattie and Rosa Powell on September 15, 1919. She went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 19, 2013. Floy was a member of The Lighthouse Pentecostal Church in Beebe.
Floy is survived by six children: Randy (Marlynn) Wheeler of Joshua, Texas; Barbara Royce of Beebe, Arkansas; Doris (James) Mitchell of Denham Springs, Louisiana; Patsy (Louis) Sotello of...
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Janiece Williams
January 26, 1926 - January 15, 2013
Janiece Williams from Keene, Texas formerly of Ward, Arkansas went to be with the Lord January 15, 2013 at 12:04 a.m. She was born in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to Charlie and Dora Belcher on July 26, 1926. For fourteen years, Janiece was a member of Union Valley Baptist Church in Beebe, Arkansas.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ed Williams, a sister Loran Belcher, one...
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Mildred Pruitt Secrest
March 7, 1928 - January 12, 2013
Mildred Pruitt Secrest passed away January 12, 2013. She was a member of Collierville United Methodist Church of Collierville, Tennessee.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John (Jack) Burdett Secrest of 46 years; her parents, Charlie and Mamie Pruitt; brothers, Delton Pruitt, Russell Pruitt, Jack Pruitt, and Milton Pruitt; sisters, Helen Pruitt and Christine Wisdom; sisters-in-law,...
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Zella Brooks
August 9, 1932 - January 10, 2013
Zella Mae Brooks, 80, of Little Rock/Fayetteville, Arkansas passed away January 10, 2013. Born in Beebe, Arkansas August 9, 1932 to Earl C. and Mona Faye Kirk, she was a graduate of Beebe High School, and worked many years with her husband as owners of Pete Brooks Carpet in Little Rock.
She moved to Fayetteville, Arkansas in 2002 to be near family and moved to Culpepper Assisted Living in July...
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Bobby Ricks
May 30, 1938 - January 9, 2013
Bobby J.D. Ricks, 74, of Carlisle, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2013. He was born on May 30, 1938.
Bobby is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Glenda Parks Ricks; children Cindy Ricks Orton (Leo), Tammi Ricks Corley (Mike) and Craig Ricks (Pam); grandchildren, Miranda Schenebeck, Mica Corley Kianetski (Bobby), Megan Corley, Tyler Schenebeck (Alison) and Britney Spencer...
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Sherry Rogers
January 5, 1945 - January 8, 2013
Sherry Lynne Rogers, 68, of Searcy, Arkansas, died January 8, 2013. She worked until her retirement as a LPN at Leisure Lodge Nursing Home. She was a member of Westside Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Newton and Florence Norris, and her husband, Gerald Rogers. She is survived by one sister, Janice (Dennis) Sawyer of Memphis; nephews Jim Hindman and Chris Sawyer.
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Dorothy Fay Evans
February 11, 1943 - January 8, 2013
Dorothy Fay Evans, 69, formerly of Pine Bluff and currently of Austin, Arkansas, was born February 11, 1943, at Old Austin, Arkansas, to Rubert and Maggie (Walpole) Evans, and she died Tuesday, January 8, 2013. She passionately loved the Lord and her family.
Dorothy is survived by her brother, Guy (Becky) Evans of Beebe; nephew Mika (Terra) Evans of Austin; and niece Jeannine McEntire of...
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Robert Powell
March 25, 1944 - January 4, 2013
Robert W. "Pop" Powell, age 68, of McRae, died January 4, 2013. He was born March 25, 1944 in Forrest Hill, Louisiana. He was the former owner of Searcy Business Systems and Powell Service Company. He was an Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War. Robert was a member of McRae First Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of thirty-six years, Doris E. Powell of McRae; two sons, Greg ...
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Raymond Hanks
March 15, 1922 - January 2, 2013
Raymond N. Hanks, 90, of McRae, Arkansas, died January 2, 2013. He was born March 15, 1922 to Nick M. and Ethel (Almon) Hanks. He was delivered by Dr. Will Bailey at home. The family had no electricity or running water and had a hand dug well and outside toilet. His first six years of school were in White Plains, Kentucky. The school had a pot belly stove in the center of each room and an...
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Christine Friedrich
September 8, 1925 - December 31, 2012
Christine C. Friedrich, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, was born September 8, 1925. Her heavenly father called her home to join her parents Alvin Harrison and Opal Smith Harrison and her beloved husband Harold on December 31, 2012.
She leaves behind her son Gary and wife Dolly; grandchildren, John McManus and Annette (Larry) Duncan; great-grandchildren Christopher and Mariah Duncan; sister-in...
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Freda Six
January 23, 1929 - December 28, 2012
Our precious mother, Freda Marie (Fisher) Six, passed away on December 28, 2012. She was born on January 23, 1929 at Pearson, Arkansas to Floyd and Bertha (Goff) Fisher. Freda was preceded in death by her parents; husband Luther Ewing Six; grandson Sgt. Ronald Wayne Baker; great-grandson Tristan Six; sisters Elvena Taylor and Erma Gene Fisher Farmer. She is survived by her son Dr. Larey Six of...
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Vance Bryant
December 22, 1928 - December 26, 2012
On the morning of December 26, 2012, our loving husband and father, James Vance Bryant went home to be with Jesus. Vance was born December 22, 1928 and had just celebrated his 84th birthday.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Minnie Plummer Bryant and James Charles Bryant, his brother Frank and sisters Charlene and Barbara.
Vance is survived by his wife of almost sixty-two...
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Lillian "Bill" Short
August 9, 1917 - December 22, 2012
Lillian E. "Bill" Short of Beebe, beloved mother and grandmother, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at the age of 95. She was born on August 9, 1917 and grew up at Stoney Point. "Bill", during her lifetime, managed a café in Beebe and was a supervisor at a munitions plant in Jacksonville during WWII. She moved to Little Rock where she worked as a telephone operator and...
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Theresa Handle
January 7, 1957 - December 18, 2012
Theresa Lynn Handle, 55, of Beebe, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012. She is survived by four sons, Joshua Thomas, Jacob Ivey, Jedidiah Ivey, and Jeremiah Ivey; eight grandchildren; three sisters, Karen Hill, Patricia Grady, Robin Dees; numerous nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.
Family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday at North Little Rock
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Melma Pruitt
February 2, 1922 - December 17, 2012
Melma Lorraine Pruitt, 90, of Jacksonville, Arkansas, was born February 2, 1922, at Antioch, Arkansas to Jim and Leona (Bobbitt) Mash, and she died December 17, 2012. She was a retired business manager for Cliff Peck Chevrolet and also traveled to many dealerships throughout the region serving as troubleshooter for any type of accounting problems. She was a graduate of Draughn School of...
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Anthony "Tony" Lascola
September 14, 1955 - December 16, 2012
Anthony J. "Tony" Lascola, 57, of Ward, Arkansas, passed away on December 16, 2012. He was born in Dunkirk, New York. Tony was an avid biker who never met a stranger. He was a selfless person who could be depended upon to care for others before himself. Tony was a skilled mechanic and if he couldn't fix something it couldn't be fixed. He was a strong, determined man who overcame stage 3 lung...
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William "Tommy" Harris
August 6, 1945 - December 15, 2012
William Thomas "Tommy" Harris, 67, of Hickory Plains, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 15, 2012. He was retired from Lomanco, and was a member of Hickory Plains Missionary Baptist Church where he served as Deacon and Church Superintendent.
He is survived by his wife of forty-two years, Sheila; two sons, Travis and wife Debbie of Vilonia and Jason and wife Brooke of Bigelow;...
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Thelma Tucker
September 10, 1928 - December 15, 2012
Thelma Tucker, age 84, of Austin was born September 10, 1928 to Thurman and Mattie (Duvall) Ellis. She was an amazing and awesome wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Thelma had a "green thumb" and a love for growing things and sharing things, especially her homemade cooking.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, and four sisters.
Thelma is survived by...
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Barbara Cochran
November 11, 1937 - December 13, 2012
Barbara Carole Cochran was born November 11, 1937 and left peacefully December 13, 2012. She lived a full life, but in the end Barbara lost the battle with severe diabetes. Barbara retired from JCPenney's after thirty five years of service.
She was preceded in death by husband, Phillip Cochran.
Barbara leaves behind three children; Erwin Brown, Brian Brown, Kathy Bonilla and her daughter...
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Dan Rodriguez
January 4, 1953 - December 8, 2012
Dan Rodriguez, 59, of Cabot, Arkansas, died Saturday, December 8, 2012 due to a heart attack. Dan was employed at Orr Nissan in Searcy, Arkansas, and was of the Christian faith.
Dan is survived by two sons, Danny Rodriguez, II of Maumelle and Chris Rodriguez of Conway; two daughters, Shelly Carella of Sherwood and Katie Rodriguez of Cabot; 5 grandchildren; one brother, Fred (Sandy) Rodriguez...
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Patrick McCollum
December 7, 2012
Patrick W. McCollum, 57, of Judsonia, Arkansas, passed away on December 7, 2012. He was born on August 8, 1955, to Jesse and Annie McCollum in Haiti, Missouri.
Patrick was preceeded in death by his parents, five brothers, and one sister.
He is survived by his wife of thirty-one years, Denise McCollum; son, Jason (Charina) McCollum; daughter, Ashley McCollum; and son
Josh McCollum, all of...
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Glinden Belew
April 4, 1926 - December 4, 2012
Glinden H. Belew, 86, of Conway, Arkansas, died Tuesday, December 4, 2012. He was a WWII Army veteran who saw service in the European Theater. He was a retired millwright and carpenter, and was an avid fisherman. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.
Glen is survived by his wife, Dorothy Short Belew of Conway; two sons, Johnny (Paige) Belew of Beebe and Donnie (Stacy) Belew of...
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Thresa Dugger
November 13, 1928 - December 4, 2012
Thresa D. Dugger, born November 13, 1928, went peacefully to be with her beloved husband Eugene Dugger and her Lord and Savior early Tuesday morning December 4, 2012.
She leaves behind her most cherished legacy, her family. Four surviving children: Larry Dugger and his wife Barbara Jo of Beebe; Barbara Vanpelt and her husband Don of Millington, TN; Shelia Lennox and her husband Jerry of...
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Howard Bradford
September 6, 1955 - December 2, 2012
Howard Joseph Bradford, 57, of Romance, Arkansas, passed from this life Sunday, December 2, 2012, at 1:45 a.m. He lost the battle to small cell carcinoma with metastasis to the brain. He was the son of the late Howard Lee and Gertha Delores Bradford-Taylor. He was a carpenter, an auctioneer and a member of Jimmy Swaggard Media Church.
Survivors include his wife, Tammy M. Bradford; three sons,...
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Selma Ross
May 25, 1918 - December 1, 2012
Selma Helen Ross of Cabot, Arkansas died Saturday, December 1. She was 94. She was born on May 25, 1918 to Robert and Myrtle Huddleston in Lonoke, Arkansas. She was a long-time resident of Cabot, working for the Cabot post office for 34 years and serving her community through Job's Daughters and as a member of the Cabot United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents and...
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Norman Jones
February 9, 1925 - November 30, 2012
Norman Arthur Jones, age 87, of Conway, met his beloved mother in heaven Friday night, November 30. He was the son of Arthur and Esther (Powers) Jones of Dover, Arkansas. Norman died from complications of Alzheimer's disease. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWll, was a Mason, and a member of the Scottish Rite.
Norman is survived by his wife of fifty seven years, Marjorie (Mowrer) Jones...
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David Castera
December 7, 1975 - November 27, 2012
David Castera, 36, of Ward, Arkansas, was born December 7, 1975 at Jacksonville, Arkansas, and he died Tuesday, November 27, 2012. He was a wonderful father, family man, hard worker, and he loved his nieces and nephews as much as his own children. David served in the Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
He is survived by sons Tyler Cook, David Castera, Jr. (D.J.), Stephen Castera, Tyler...
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Bobby Pearl
September 12, 1935 - November 27, 2012
Bobby Jack Pearl, 77, of Beebe, Arkansas, died Tuesday, November 27, 2012. Bobby was a talented steel guitar musician and had played all over the United States with many well-known artists. He was a member of the Steel Guitar Association. Bobby is survived by three daughters, Sissy Pearl Tucker of Beebe, Sandy Pearl (Adrian Hensley) of Beebe and Jackie Cazort of Benton; one son, Bobby Jack...
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Jessie (Leon) Hampton
April 19, 1936 - November 22, 2012
Jessie (Leon) Hampton, 76, of McRae, Arkansas, born April 19, 1936 in Senath, Missouri to Jeff and Jewel Haslip Hampton, departed this life on November 22, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Jennie Hampton; three sisters, Mable Thompson, Ada Clark and Wonda Wooten; and one brother, Robert Haslip.
He is survived by his wife, Jimma Hampton of McRae; two daughters,...
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Gary Gorbet
August 16, 1946 - November 20, 2012
Gary W. Gorbet, 66, of Beebe, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, November 20, 2012, after a brave and courageous battle with ALS, better known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Berlin and Eva Grace Gorbet; also a sister, Judy Hawthorne. He is survived by his loving wife of forty-six years, Diane Gorbet; two sons, Damon Gorbet of Jackson, Tennessee and...
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Nancy Long
October 28, 1943 - November 14, 2012
Nancy J. Long, 69, of Beebe, Arkansas, was born October 28, 1943 and went to be with our Heavenly Father November 14, 2012. Nancy is survived by her mother, Irene McReynolds; four sisters, Judy Long, JoAnn Sheridan, Janice Stone and Brenda Hartsell "Barnes"; one daughter, Anita (Mike) Weeks; two sons, John (Georgette) Long and Donald (Kathy) Long; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren...
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Guy Allen "Shots" Armentrout
September 10, 1965 - November 8, 2012
Guy Allen "Shots" Armentrout, Jr., age 47, of Beebe died Thursday November 8, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Janet; four children and four grandchildren. Cremation arrangements by Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe with services at a later date.
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Ethel Carter
June 11, 1924 - November 7, 2012
Ethel Hope Kirk Carter, 88, of Searcy, Arkansas, passed away November 7, 2012. Born in Beebe, Arkansas on June 11, 1924, to Mona Faye Turner and Earl C. Kirk, Sr., she was a graduate of Beebe High School, a retired teacher from Michigan Public Schools, a lifelong Baptist, and currently a member of Union Valley Baptist Church. Both she and Emitt were school teachers and upon retiring, they moved...
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Mary Cooper
November 8, 1923 - October 31, 2012
Mary Millicent (Liles) Cooper, 88, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday October 31, 2012, at her home in Glendale, Arkansas.
She was born to Brady and Mamie Liles on November 8, 1923. Beside her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, J.C. Liles, a sister Lucille Easley and a granddaughter, Millicent (Millie) Taylor.
She was a wonderful homemaker, and a devoted wife and mother. She...
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James Dailey
July 13, 1924 - October 30, 2012
James Dailey was born July 13, 1924 in McRae, Arkansas, the son of William and Gertrude Dailey. He has two sisters Adeline Bearden and Freda Smith. He was preceded in death by one sister, Irene Morris and a brother, Carl, who was in the Navy.
All of James' early education was in McRae. After High School graduation, he attended University of Central Arkansas in Conway. His year at...
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Lucille Ulsperger
September 10, 1930 - October 30, 2012
Annie Lucille Ulsperger, 82, of Jacksonville, Arkansas, died October 30, 2012. She was born September 10, 1930, in Ward to Jesse and Minnie Smith. She was retired from factory work in Peru, Indiana. Lucille is survived by one son, Harold W. Ulsperger of McRae; one daughter, Retta A. Haney of Tennessee; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jesse Smith of Ward and Gary...
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Bill Holt
April 7, 1927 - October 30, 2012
Billie Joe "Bill" Holt, 85, of McRae, Arkansas, was born April 7, 1927, at McRae, to Shirl and Opal (Bowman) Holt, and he went to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 30, 2012. For many years he was known throughout White County for the beautiful strawberries he grew. He was a former member of the McRae School Board and a Justice of the Peace for White County. He was a member and Deacon of McRae...
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June David
March 15, 1936 - October 28, 2012
June David, 76, of Austin, Arkansas, was born March 15, 1936, at Beebe, to Luther Earl and Delpha May (Jones) David, and she died Sunday, October 28, 2012. She loved the Lord, her church and was a friend to all.
June is survived by two brothers, Bobby David of Judsonia and James Earl David of Austin; sister Sue Cates of Austin; and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. She was...
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Geraldine Willis
August 13, 1920 - October 22, 2012
Geraldine Willis, 92, of Searcy, Arkansas, was born August 13, 1920, at Bauxite, Arkansas to John G. and Arkie Belle Rowland, and she went to be with the Lord October 22, 2012.
She is survived by her daughter Patsy (Glen) Stroud of Floyd; grandson Brian (Karen) Stroud of Beebe, granddaughter Judy (Todd) Rodgers of Floyd; five great-grandsons, Ross and Sam Stroud, Blake (Mindy) Arnold, Travis...
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Delores Hobbs
May 20, 1951 - October 18, 2012
Delores J. Hobbs, 61, of Romance, died October 18, 2012. She was born May 20, 1951 to Olen L. Wright and Iva Lee Wilson Wright. She was a member of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Carlisle and a 1969 graduate of Carlisle High School.
A great story teller, Delores was so funny and loved life. She was always giving and thinking of others.
On October 11, 2012, Delores was presented with...
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William VanPelt, Sr.
June 9, 1937 - October 17, 2012
William H. VanPelt, Sr., 75, of Batesville, Arkansas died October 17, 2012. He was a retired U.S. Army Sergeant.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby VanPelt of Batesville; one son, Willy VanPelt of McRae; daughter, Teresa Rinehart of Bryant; two grandchildren; one brother, Sammy VanPelt of Benton; and one sister, Esther Collins of Little Rock.
Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m....
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Bentley Ross Jones
October 16, 2012 - October 16, 2012
Bentley Ross Jones, infant son of Jason and Crystal Jones of Beebe, died Tuesday, October 16, 2012. Private services by Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe.
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