North Little Rock Funeral Home & Cremation Service in North Little Rock, AR

Laura Potemkin Dues

September 13, 1946 - May 18, 2012

Laura Potemkin Dues, 65, of Cabot died May 18, 2012. She was born in Cranston, RI to the late Joseph Potemkin & Sophia Gantz Potemkin on Sept 13, 1946. Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Dale Dues of Cabot and a brother, Stephen Potemkin of Baltimore, MD. She was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Wilson. Arrangements by by North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758...
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Eldene Bell Nichols

April 12, 1920 - May 16, 2012

Eldene Bell Nichols passed away May 16, 2012 at the age of 92. She was born on April 12, 1920, to the late William Washington Bell and Margaret Shock Bell of England, Arkansas. She is survived by her husband of 72 years, James Clifford Nichols; daughter, Brenda Forthman (Henry); son, Jim Nichols (Sara); grandchildren, Phillip and Tim Forthman, Lauren Batson (Todd), and Mark Nichols. She...
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Bill Lauderdale

January 23, 1935 - May 14, 2012

Bill Lauderdale, 77, of North Little Rock passed away at home on Monday, May 14, 2012. He was born in Elk City, Oklahoma to the late James Ralph and Iva Hardin Lauderdale and was the youngest of 5 boys. After high school he moved to Wichita, Kansas, where he met his loving and devoted wife of 45 years, Dalene Lauderdale. He promised her "if you marry me, there will never be a dull moment" and...
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Scott Alan Strike

June 26, 1963 - May 13, 2012

Scott Alan Strike, 48, was born June 26, 1963 in Newton, Iowa. He passed away Sunday May 13th, 2012. Scott was a graduate of Newton Senior High School. While in school Scott participated in football, basketball, track and jazz band. After graduating from high school he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. where he served his country proudly. May 31, 1986 he married Joni Buckingham. ...
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William "Bill" H. Van Cleve

May 26, 1925 - May 13, 2012

William "Bill" H. Van Cleve, 86, Maumelle passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012. He retired from Shell Oil Company as Plant Manager after 32 years, was a graduated of University of Washington, Seattle and a United States Army veteran of World War II. Bill was a member of Hill Top Volunteer Fire Department and the Elks Club. He was very active in Arkansas Arabian Horse Club and actively rode horses...
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Emily Jane Marteny Rios Hayes

November 17, 1975 - May 12, 2012

Emily Jane Marteny Rios Hayes, 36, of North Little Rock, passed away May 12, 2012. She loved spending time with her children and making them happy. She is survived by her husband, Christopher Hayes; four children, Jaylynn, Fabian, Madalen and lil' Chris; parents, David and Anita Marteny, Ticey and Bob Harris all of North Little Rock; grandparents, Mary and Nick Woodrome of North Little Rock...
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Robert Hudson

March 6, 1924 - May 12, 2012

Robert Daniel Hudson, Jr., 88, of Maumelle, Arkansas passed away Saturday, May 12, 2012. He was born March 6, 1924 in Tyron, Oklahoma to Robert D. Sr. and Myrtle Shanks Hudson. Robert enlisted as a seaman in the United States Navy in July, 1941, at the age of 17, and rose through the ranks to retire as a Lieutenant in 1965. On November 28, 1948, Robert was married to Anita Page Hopper while...
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E.A. Ostedgaard

February 7, 1926 - May 12, 2012

E.A. Ostedgaard, of North Little Rock, a business and civic leader died Saturday, May 12, 2012. He received his BSC degree from the University of Iowa at age 20 and became associated with Aetna Life Insurance Company in 1947. He succeeded Gordon Campbell and Foster Vineyard, his Mentors, and was General Agent of the Little Rock Agency from 1962-1982. His organization specialized in...
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Elmo Gross

July 24, 1931 - May 11, 2012

Elmo Gross, 80, of North Little Rock passed away Friday, May 11, 2012. He was born July 24, 1931 in Scott, Arkansas to the late Jim and Lula Thompson Gross. He loved cooking, dancing, playing music, watching wrestling, yodeling, watching drag racing and the Grand Ole Opry. He was survived by his daughter, Bernice Draper and husband, Leonard; son, Robert Gross, all of North Little Rock; five...
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William Gilford Dillard

November 14, 1927 - May 11, 2012

William Gilford Dillard, 84, of Cabot, passed away on May 11, 2012. He was born November 14, 1927 at Four Mile Creek, AR, to James and Savannah Dillard. He was retired from the U.S. Navy and the State of California. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve and VFW. William loved any kind of sport, especially the Arkansas Razorbacks. He is survived by Wanda, his wife of 34 years; two sons, John...
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Curtis Gene Loftin

September 5, 2012 - May 11, 2012

Curtis "Gene" Loftin, 65, of Jacksonville passed away Friday, May 11, 2012. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of service and a Vietnam veteran. He was a member of Temple B'Nai Israel. He was born September 5, 1946 in Columbus, Mississippi to the late Curtis and Ora Lee Caples Loftin. He was a constant joker who loved to tease his grandchildren and most of all he loved just...
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Clyda Faye Barry

July 19, 1940 - May 9, 2012

Clyda Faye Donham Barry, 71, of Cabot died Wednesday, May 9, 2012. She was born July 19, 1940. She was preceded in death by a son, Ron Tankersley; and parents, Clyde and Merle Donham. Survivors include her husband, Tom Barry; daughter, Tamela Tice (Tracey), son, Don Tankersley; stepson, Thomas Barry; four sisters; eleven grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will...
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Retta May Safley

January 6, 1938 - May 8, 2012

Retta Safley, 74, of Little Rock passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2012 after a 4 years battle with cancer. She was a retired school teacher and worked at Kroger for many years. She enjoyed writing and traveling. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Clyde and Martha Safley, of Hattiesburg, Mississippi; three sisters, Flo Fisher, of Seattle, Washington, Dollie Sitton, of Ft. Worth,...
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Newton Leon "Newt" Young

June 30, 1926 - May 7, 2012

Newton Leon "Newt" Young, 85, of North Little Rock passed away Monday, May 7, 2012. He was retired from the U.S Naval Reserves as a CW04 with over 35 years and also retired from Southwestern Bell after 42 years of service. He was of the Methodist faith, a member of the Scimitar Shriners and the Telephone Pioneers where he was a very active volunteer in building wheelchair ramps. Newt also...
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Ethel Thomas

October 21, 1914 - May 6, 2012

Ethel Elizabeth Rutledge Thomas of North Little Rock went to receive her reward in Heaven May 6, 2012, Age 97 years & 6 months. Ethel (Granny) was born October 21, 1914 in Meridian, MS to Walter Joshua & Mary Elizabeth (McMullen) Rutledge. She left Mississippi and moved to McGehee, AR with the love of her life, Ralph Edward Thomas who preceded her in death (1968). She was also preceded in...
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Leroy Hedrick

October 19, 1924 - May 4, 2012

Leroy Hedrick, 87 of East End, passed away in Little Rock on Friday, May 4, 2012 from dementia. He was born to W.W. and Viola Potts Hedrick in White County, Arkansas on October 19, 1924. He is survived by his wife, Bernia Hedrick; 1 son, WC "Dub" and Debbye Hedrick of East End; 2 daughters, Vicki Hedrick of Little Rock and Mary and Larry Bisbee of East End; 12 grandchildren; and 19 great...
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Patricia Ann "Patsy" Watson

May 23, 1935 - May 4, 2012

Patricia Ann "Patsy" Watson, 76 of Fort Smith, passed away Friday, May 4, 2012, in a Fort Smith hospital. She was born in St. Paul, Nebraska, May 23, 1935 to Bill and Elsie Watson. At the age of 5, she and her brother Robert were taken to St. Joseph Orphanage in North Little Rock, where she lived and worked until 1997, except for about 15 years in the 1950's and 1960's, when she worked with the...
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Beverly Diane Fuller

August 13, 1956 - April 30, 2012

Beverly Diane Fuller, 55 of North Little Rock went home to be with the Lord on April 30, 2012. She was of the Christian faith and retired from the State of Arkansas. Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, John Calvin Fuller and Louise Chreene Fuller. Survivors include her son, Brad Fuller (Tasha) and grandchildren, Dylan & Kailey Fuller all of Little Rock; special friend, Hugh Love;...
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Lottie Mae Whitfield

February 16, 1916 - April 28, 2012

Lottie Mae Whitfield, age 96, passed away April 28th. She was a member of Bethel Methodist Church. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and a cherished grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Whitfield; her daughter, Sadie Spears; a granddaughter, Karen Freeman, four brothers; and one sister. She is survived by five daughters, Annie Buckner, Doris Brockinton (Charles),...
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Faye D. Smith

July 31, 1914 - April 28, 2012

Faye D. Smith, age 97, died April 28, 2012. She was born on July 31, 1914 to Eli and Zelma Phillips in Winnsboro, Louisiana. She had been a resident at The Heritage Living Center in Conway since 2005. Before that, since 1955, she lived in North Little Rock. She was predeceased by her husband, Harry G. Smith; a daughter, Dollene Taylor; two sisters; and one brother. She is survived by son...
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Howard Phillips

May 3, 1925 - April 27, 2012

Howard Phillips, 86, of Sherwood went to be with his heavenly Father Friday, April 27, 2012. He was a Baptist, a member of the Sherwood Masonic Lodge and retired car man from Union Pacific Railroad. He is survived by four children, Virginia Satchell, Melissa Rankin, Mike Phillips, and Brenda Clark (Jay); five grandchildren, Jason Clark, Les Rankin (Tracy), Stephanie Rankin, Jennifer Moore ...
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Glen Wane Bowren

January 7, 1932 - April 24, 2012

Glen Wane Bowren, 80, of North Little Rock passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2012. He was a retired CW03 in the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War. He spent many years in the car business and retired from Jones Nissan. He enjoyed going to the horse races but his greatest joy was spending time with his family. He is survived by his son, Michael Bowren, of Little Rock; daughter, Barbara...
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Jamey Clyde Roark

September 1, 1958 - April 24, 2012

Jamey Clyde Roark, 53, of Lonoke passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2012. He was a Territorial Sales Manager with Bumper to Bumper for over 30 years. Jamey loved golfing and his Texas Longhorns. He is survived by his son, Jonathan Roark(Katie) of Sherwood; daughter, Meghan Mitchell (Justin) of North Little Rock; parents, John C. and Jerry Grady Roark; three grandchildren, Kinley and Kallie...
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Geraldine Jenkins Powell

September 5, 1928 - April 23, 2012

Geraldine Jenkins Powell, 83, of North Little Rock died Monday, April 23, 2012. She is survived by her sister, Alma McWilliams; daughter, Monica Everett; three granddaughters, Kimberly Vandergriff, Samantha Dedman and Christina Avance; grandson, Christopher Dedman; and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Powell was preceded in death by parents, Carl and Bertha Jenkins; son, Jimmy Walker; sister,...
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Earl Wayne Davis

March 29, 1946 - April 21, 2012

Earl Wayne Davis, 66, of North Little Rock, passed away April 21, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Peggy Davis; four daughters, Peggy Miller and husband Michael of Benton, Crystal Weseman and husband Robert of Ward, Robin Steadman and husband Michael of Cabot, Jennifer Roberts and husband, J.R. of Conway; 6 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends. ...
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Harold Lewis Franks

May 14, 1919 - April 20, 2012

Harold Lewis Franks, of North Little Rock, was born on May 14, 1919 in Oil City, Louisiana to Lela and Lewis Amos Franks. He passed away April 20, 2012 in Heber Springs. He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-four years, Marguerite Spurgeon Franks. Harold served as Master Sergeant in the Army of the United States during World War II where he received the American Theater Service Medal,...
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W. P. Anderson

October 13, 1937 - April 19, 2012

W.P. Anderson, 74, of Little Rock passed away Thursday, April 19, 2012. He is survived by his wife, of 40 years, Rita (Hale) Anderson, of Little Rock; two sons, John Anderson and his wife, Tracy, and Mark Anderson, all of Memphis, Tennessee; two grandchildren, Zachary and McKinley Anderson; brother, G. Frank Anderson, Jr. and wife, Virginia, of Richardson, Texas; and nephew, Andy Anderson. He...
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Flossie Roady

March 13, 1920 - April 19, 2012

Flossie Roady, born March 13th, 1920, passed away Thursday, April 19th, 2012, at the age of 92. Flossie was a resident of North Little Rock, Arkansas from 1939 until 2007. At that time, due to health reasons, she moved to the Houston, Texas area to be with her children and grandchildren. She became a member of Levy United Methodist Church on Easter Sunday in 1940. Flossie is survived by son...
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Mae Lou Collins

January 23, 1912 - April 18, 2012

Mae Lou (Milam) Collins, 100, of Bryant passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012. She was a retired caregiver and a member of Bryant Pentecostal Church of God. She is survived by seven sons, Alfred Doris (Reba) of Ohio, Jim Shaw (Darlyn) of Texas, Robert Collins, Sr. (Lillie) of Bryant, Steve Collins (Julie) of Ft. Smith, Rev. Ervin Collins (Regina) of Conway, Alfred Collins (Virginia) of Conway,...
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Violet Lee Parsons

August 20, 1925 - April 17, 2012

Violet Lee Parsons, 86, of North Little Rock passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2012. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Sherwood and the Mary-Martha Sunday School Class. She is survived by her daughters, Carolyn Ruth Stringfellow (Thomas), Norma Lee Tober, both of North Little Rock, Kathy Ann Allen (Les) of Alexander and Tammy Lynn McAnally, of Beebe; ten grandchildren; nineteen great...
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Henry "Jim" Voss

September 17, 1946 - April 16, 2012

Henry "Jim" Voss, 65, of Sherwood, passed away Monday, April 16, 2012. He was born September 17, 1946 in Little Rock to Henry James and Dorothy Grace Webb Voss. Jim battled cancer heroically for the last year on this earth, but now walks with Jesus pain free! He is no doubt talking someone's ear off in heaven. Jim graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1964. He served in the Army...
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Cleveland McElroy

December 18, 1923 - April 16, 2012

Cleveland McElroy, 88, of Little Rock passed away Monday, April 16, 2012. He served during World War II in the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theater. Cleveland was former Mayor of Williford and was instrumental in securing the city's library. He sung in the choir at New Hope Baptist Church and often sang solos. He was a wonderful, kind and generous man who was dearly loved by his children and...
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Ruby Lucille McElderry

October 4, 1909 - April 15, 2012

Ruby Lucille McElderry, 102, of Jacksonville, passed away Sunday, April 15, 2012. She attended 1st Baptist Church in Jacksonville and Bayou Meto Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher. She is survived by her sons, Bob McElderry of Jacksonville and Bernard "Buck" McElderry of Moses Lake, Washington; daughters, Margie Dullard of Maumelle and Bea Storey (Ray) of Shell Knob, Missouri...
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William "Griff" Caples

January 6, 1959 - April 15, 2012

William "Griff" Caples, born January 6, 1959 in North Little Rock, to the late William Griffin Caples, Sr. and Ila Sarrett Caples. He went to be with his Heavenly Father April 15, 2012. Griff knew and loved the Lord and was a member of Bayou Meto Baptist Church in Jacksonville. He was a system administrator at Fidelity Information Services and enjoyed working on his land and spending time with...
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Maudie "Tissie" Patrick

April 3, 1917 - April 12, 2012

Maudie M. (Tissie) Gibbs Patrick, 95, of North Little Rock passed away Thursday, April 12, 2012. She was born on April 3, 1917 in Faulkner County, Arkansas to the late Dovie and John Gibbs. She was a member of Park View Baptist Church in North Little Rock for many years and loved her church family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe M. Patrick; six brothers and three sisters,...
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Georgiana Faye Wiseman

August 2, 1931 - April 11, 2012

Georgiana Faye (Blair) Wiseman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and, above all, teacher, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2012. She was born August 2, 1931 in St. Louis, MO to Olive C. and Claude Corbet Blair. After attending college at Ouachita Baptist University, she completed her teaching degree in Speech and Drama at Washington University in St. Louis. She was licensed to teach in both...
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Addie Mae Fleming

May 21, 1918 - April 11, 2012

Addie Mae Fleming, 93, of North Little Rock passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2012. She was a retired nurse from Memorial Hospital in North Little Rock, a member of Faith Baptist Church and the Senior Citizen's Golden Ager. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Nina and Paul Lampton, of Ward; two grandchildren, Tracy Keeton, of Little Rock and Michael Lampton, of Conway; five great...
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Joan Patricia Helton

July 9, 1932 - April 11, 2012

Joan Patricia Arendt Helton, 79, of Sherwood passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2012. She was born July 9, 1932 in North Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Albert and Marion Nicewarner Arendt. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, graduate of Little Rock Sr. High in 1951 and attended Henderson State in Arkadelphia for one year. She was devoted to her granddaughter and to her family. She...
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Reginald Carlo Hughes, Sr.

September 16, 1971 - April 10, 2012

Reginald Carlo Hughes, Sr. was born September 16, 1971 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman L. Hughes, Sr. and Mae Francis Nash, and one sister, Hermiece Hughes. Reginald accepted Christ at an early age. He graduated from Central High School in 1991. He was a devoted husband and loving father. Reginald loved family gatherings. He was the President of...
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Nora Johnson

December 17, 1929 - April 10, 2012

Nora Thrasher Johnson, 82, of North Little Rock went to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 10, 2012. She was a completely devoted and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She believed her family was a gift from God and was always supportive and available for them in all things. She was loved by all who knew her. She is survived by her only son, Kenny Thrasher, of North Little...
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Deanna Mae Schmidt

July 23, 1940 - April 9, 2012

Deanna Mae Schmidt, 71, of Lonoke passed away Monday, April 9, 2012. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church and retired from Remington Arms. She enjoyed horses and cats, especially her pet cat, "Fuzzy". She is survived by her husband, Roger Schmidt, of Lonoke; daughter, Dawn Renee McElderry, of Sherwood; two grandchildren, Misti Dawn Polono, of Hardy and Jared Kyle McElderry, of Maryland;...
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Juanita "Nita" Burnette

May 20, 1930 - April 9, 2012

Juanita "Nita" Burnette passed away on Monday, April 9, 2012, in Little Rock. She was born May 20, 1930, in Ouachita County, Arkansas, the daughter of Elliott Dean and Sally McKee Greene. Nita was an exceptional student, graduating at the top of her Stephens' High School class at age 16. She was equally proud of her basketball prowess and kept her basketball letter jacket in her closet for...
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Thomas Henry "Bud" Pate, Jr.

September 7, 1924 - April 9, 2012

Thomas Henry "Bud" Pate, Jr., 87, of North Little Rock, passed away Monday, April 9, 2012. He was the owner operator of Pate Construction Company in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Ray Richey of Maumelle; son and daughter-in-law, Buddy and Debbie Pate of Little Rock; sister, Marie Hollingsworth of Dyersburg, Tennessee; eight grandchildren, Michael...
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David E. Miller

July 2, 1958 - April 8, 2012

David E. Miller, age 53, passed away Sunday April 8, 2012 after a long illness. David was born July 2, 1958 to Boyd and Emogene Miller of North Little Rock. In addition to his parents he is survived by two sons Joshua and wife Barbie Miller and Matt Miller all of North Little Rock, one daughter Brittany Miller of Fayetteville, brother Ken and wife Cindy, two grandsons, Blaine and Deven Miller...
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Ruth Lee Porter

October 7, 1925 - April 8, 2012

Ruth Lee Porter, 86, of Little Rock, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2012. She was a member of Shady Oaks Miracle Church. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, James Porter; seven children, Janie Crutchfield (Vernon), James David Porter (Mary), Richard Wally Porter (Charlene), Shirley Diane Doherty (Bill), Kathleen Roberts (Glen), Elizabeth Ann Smith (Mike) and Jeremy Keith Hoang (Shakia) ;...
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Opal I. Price

November 24, 1921 - April 7, 2012

Opal I. Price, 90 of Redfield, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2012. She was a member of Orion Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, George B. Price and also her parents. She is survived by one brother, Pete Croy, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Tuesday, followed by a funeral service beginning at 2:00 PM...
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Maurice Bernard Kneeland

December 3, 1920 - April 6, 2012

MAURICE BERNARD KNEELAND, Lt. Col. Air Force (Ret'd), 91, of North Little Rock, passed away Friday, April 6, 2012 at University Hospital, UAMS, after a brief illness. He was born December 3, 1920 in St. Johnsbury, Vermont to Guy F. Kneeland and Althea Reynolds Kneeland. He is survived by his wife, Norma Nadine Paul Kneeland, sons Glenn (Lily) Kneeland, Ron (Becky) Oberlag, Reginald (Alice)...
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Arthur Douglas Vien

February 10, 1917 - April 6, 2012

Arthur Douglas Vien of Sherwood died on Friday, April 6, 2012. Arthur was a member of Sylvan Hills Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife Mildred Vien, one brother, Richard Vien, one sister, Dora Ducharme, one grandson Michael Oliver, and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter Rhonda Vien. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at...
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Lena Benson

June 10, 1926 - April 6, 2012

Lena M. Benson, 85 of Roland, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, April 6, 2012. She was a member of Monnie Springs Assembly of God Church. She is survived by 3 daughters, Barbara (Donald) Goodson, Mary Price and Charles Whenrey, and Mildred (Utah, deceased) Lunsford; 3 sons, John Benson, Ronald (Cindy Manning) Benson, and Donald (Sherrien) Benson; 1 daughter-in-law, Vicki (Wayne, deceased)...
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Jeanice Cook Bradford

August 18, 1928 - April 5, 2012

Jeanice Cook Bradford, 83 of Okolona, Arkansas, passed away in Denton, Texas on Thursday, April 5, 2012. She is survived by son, Stephen Bradford (Sherry) of Benton; daughter, Doris Mitchell (Charles) of Amity, and daughter Ruby Bradford (Kayla) of Alexander; four grandchildren, Stephanie, Jena, LaTosha, and Sidney; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters- in -law, Thelma Bradford and...
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John M. Bland, Sr.

November 18, 1921 - April 4, 2012

John M. Bland Sr. took the Lord's hand as he left this earth Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at the age of 90. John was preceded in death by two sons, his infant son; his eldest son, John Bland Jr.; his devoted wife of 58 years, Melba; parents, James Monroe and Nancy Alice Reeves Bland; brother, James Finley Bland; and sisters, Floy Avance, Serene Gwatney, Ellen Roberts, Alice Nuesche, Aumegine Gwatney...
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Clarence Ray Goldman

March 26, 1938 - April 3, 2012

Clarence Ray Goldman, 74, of Cabot died Tuesday, April 3, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Ann Goldman; daughter, Lisa Goldman; son, Larry Goldman, all of Cabot; two grandchildren, Sarah Goldman Morris and husband Billy "B.J." of Cabot and Justin Goldman of Little Rock; and a sister, Claudia Curren, of Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Wayne Goldman; sister, Margo Goldman...
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Luena "Lou" Parker

October 1, 1924 - April 1, 2012

Luena "Lou" Creasy Parker, 87 of North Little Rock, born in Newark, Arkansas on October 1, 1924, passed away April 1, 2012. She was a long time member of Oak Grove Church of Christ in North Little Rock. She was preceded in death by her parents, Will and Gertrude Creasy; a sister, Pearline Martin of Phoenix, AZ; brothers, Hilman Creasy of Phoenix, AZ, and Dale and Murvin Creasy of North Little...
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Robert William Theus

December 13, 1933 - April 1, 2012

Robert William Theus, 78, of Little Rock, husband, father, grandfather, educator, and sports enthusiast, who excelled in football and baseball, died April 1, 2012. He was born Dec. 13, 1933 in Moline, IL to the late Robert W. Theus and Evelyn Corey Theus. He was a retired professor who taught at Kearney State in Kearney, Nebraska, and later at Bradley University in Peoria, IL. He was an...
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Daniel Alfred Munson

May 13, 1922 - March 31, 2012

Daniel Alfred Munson, of Warren, formerly of North Little Rock, was welcomed to Heaven by his Lord and Savior Saturday, March 31, 2012. "Al" as he was known to all, was born May 13, 1922, in Cabot to George and Bethany Munson. Al retired from Safeway Warehouse. He was a World War II veteran, an accomplished fisherman and a proud member of Levy Baptist Church in North Little Rock, where he...
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Earl Ray Hill

May 7, 1924 - March 31, 2012

Earl Ray Hill, 87 of North Little Rock, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2012. He was born on May 7, 1924 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Ida Emma Zeuske Hill and Ray Hill. He grew up in North Dakota and moved to Kansas City, Kansas. He was a graduate of Manual High School in Kansas City, Kansas, and was drafted before he finished high school. He served in Patton's Third Army and was...
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James R. George, Sr.

March 22, 1941 - March 26, 2012

James R. George, Sr., 71, of North Little Rock went to be with the Lord on March 26, 2012. He was born March 22, 1941 to Flora and Stafford George of Camden, Arkansas. He was a bindery foreman for 30 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ina George, and his parents, Flora and Stafford George. He is survived by three brothers, Phillip George, Sr., Richard George, Kenneth George and his...
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Mary Lorece Roushia

September 21, 1932 - March 25, 2012

Mary Lorece Roushia, 79, of North Little Rock passed away Sunday, March 25, 2012. She is survived by two daughters, Patty Roushia, of North Little Rock and Janet Handley, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; two sons, Neil Roushia and Ron Roushia, both of North Little Rock; sister, Eva Fowler, of West Monroe, Louisiana; sister-in-law, Viola Robinson, of Jacksonville; five grandchildren, Brandon Grice,...
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Ruby Neal Warner

March 22, 1913 - March 25, 2012

Ruby Neal Warner, 99, of Maumelle, passed away on March 25, 2012. She was born March 22, 1913 in Jena, Louisiana to Luther and Lula Wright Neal. She was retired from White County Medical Center where she worked as a Respiratory Technician. She enjoyed being outdoors and working in her garden. She also enjoyed working in her flower garden and caring for her roses. Ruby was a member of Zion...
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Jaylee Kalen Tyra

March 24, 2012 - March 24, 2012

Infant Jaylee Kalen Tyra was born Saturday, March 24, 2012. She is survived by her parents, Wesley and Maranda Tyra , of Mayflower; grandparents, Leonard and Kay Mars, of Rogers, Bill and Shirley Johnson, of Fairview, Missouri and Stanley and Debbie Tyra, of Rogers; great-grandparents, Bill and Faye Tyra, of Hamilton, Alabama, Carl and Darlene Pendergraft, of Purdy, Missouri and Gertrude...
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Robert S. Bell

September 7, 1935 - March 23, 2012

Robert S. Bell, 76, of Little Rock passed away Friday, March 23, 2012. He served in the United States Air Force and retired from Delta Airlines. He was a member of Heritage Baptist Temple in Little Rock. He is survived by three sons, Bobby Bell, of Locust Grove, Georgia, Randy Bell and wife Cindy, of East End and David Bell, of Bryant, Arkansas; eight grandchildren and three great...
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Lorraine Buchanan

June 8, 1933 - March 23, 2012

Lorraine Buchanan, 78, of North Little Rock died Friday, March 23, 2012 in the care of Arkansas Hospice at St. Vincent Medical System in Little Rock. Born June 8, 1933 in Chicago, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen Szybowski Szott. She was married to Robert Buchanan in 1955. Laurie was retired from the Central Arkansas Library System where she was acquisitions clerk and a lover...
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Joyce "Joann" Kulpa

October 17, 1932 - March 22, 2012

Joyce Joan "Joann" Kulpa, 79, of North Little Rock passed away Thursday, March 22, 2012. She was a member of Levy Baptist Church and retired from M.M. Cohn. Joann's greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed attending dance competitions with North Little Rock School of Dance, where she was the dancers' biggest fan. She was affectionately called "Nanny" by...
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Charles Vincent Brocato

November 25, 1946 - March 19, 2012

Charles Vincent Brocato, 65, of North Little Rock passed away Monday, March 19, 2012. He graduated from Byrd High School in 1964 with a senior letter in baseball and attended Louisiana Tech. He won All-City Center Fielder in 1964 and became a local newspaper celebrity. He was nicknamed "Scoot" by his father because he scooted across the floor in his diapers instead of walking. The newspapers...
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Mary Ann Sacco

September 19, 1926 - March 19, 2012

Mary Ann Gardner Sacco, 85, of North Little Rock passed away Monday, March 19, 2012 at Baptist Springhill Medical Center. She had been a teacher in Omaha, Nebraska and North Little Rock. She was a native of Portland and grew up in Parkdale. She attended Ouachita Baptist College and was a graduated from Arkansas State Teachers College (now UCA) in Conway. Mary was a loving wife, mother and...
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Christine Bennett

August 9, 1927 - March 15, 2012

Christine Bennett, 84, of Little Rock went to be with the Lord Thursday, March 15, 2012. She was born August 9, 1927 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Christopher and Eula Mae Lawhon Rauch. She worked for St. Vincent in Telecommunications for 42 years were she retired and was a member and church clerk of Baseline Missionary Baptist for 48 years. Christine was a devoted wife, mother and...
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Doris Allene Witcher

October 17, 1914 - March 15, 2012

Doris Allene Harrell Witcher, 97, of Monticello passed away Thursday, March 15, 2012. She was born and raised in Cato, Arkansas and then moved to North Little Rock where she spent the majority of her years raising her family. She spent her latter years in Monticello close to her family. She was a member of Sylvan Hills Community Church, the Ladies Organizations in Monticello and enjoyed...
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Neal Alan Davis

October 8, 1954 - March 15, 2012

Neal Alan Davis, 57, of North Little Rock passed away Thursday, March 15, 2012. He was born October 8, 1954 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Harold B. and Edna E. McAlpin Davis. He is survived by two sons, Tyler Mark Davis and Matthew Alan Davis, of North Little Rock; two brothers, Larry W. Davis, of North Little Rock and R. Glenn Davis, of Sherwood; and his sister, Jan Caple, of Benton. A...
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Taylor Lee Wilson

December 29, 2011 - March 14, 2012

Taylor Lee Wilson, 2 months and 15 days, of North Little Rock, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2012. He is survived by his parents, Howard "Hal" and Amanda Wilson; four brothers, Dietrich, Kyle, Logan and Gavin; grandparents, Penny McLain, Don and Cindy Wilson, Anita Martin, and Jimmy and Susie Martin; great-grandparents, Patsy Sherland, Leo and Nancy Skinner; cousins, McKenzie and Emily Shipe;...
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Coy A. Howard

May 29, 1923 - March 14, 2012

Coy A. Howard, 88, of North Little Rock died Wednesday, March 14, 2012. He was born to W.L. and Myrtle Howard of the 16th Section Community in Lonoke County. Coy and Dorothy (Skillern) were married July 31, 1949. He is survived by Dorothy; nephews, Ray Jackson (Daisy), Jim Jackson (Jill), Gary Jackson (Lavella); niece, Glenda Malone (Ray); and many great nieces and nephews. We owe a debt...
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Leslie McGowan Foulke

February 25, 1965 - March 13, 2012

Leslie (McGowan) Foulke, 47, of Little Rock passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2012. She was a caregiver. She is survived by her husband, Richard Foulke, of Little Rock; mother, Myrtle McGowan, of Little Rock; two brothers, L.M. McGowan and Johnny Dillard; and sisters, Carol Murrell, Wanda Adams, Juanita Palmer, Oleda Matt. She was preceded in death by her brother, Lester McGowan; and sisters,...
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Mary Edith Lewis

April 7, 1913 - March 11, 2012

Mary Edith (Sister) Lewis, 98, of North Little Rock went to be with the Lord on March 11 2012. She was born April 7th 1913 in Wooster, AR. She was one of nine daughters of the late William Thomas Johnson and Elvira Johnson (maiden name Matchett). She was a faithful member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God. Sister Lewis devoted her entire adult life to serving the lord. From passing out tracks...
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Dora Johnson

February 7, 1923 - March 11, 2012

Dora Johnson, born February 7, 1923 in Stampley, Mississippi to the late Clem and Emmaline Stampley. She went home to be with God March 11, 2012 at 11:05 am. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Scorza, grandson, Kenderick Scorza, great-grandchildren, Joshua Fletcher, Aurbrey Scorza, Kevin Scorza II; her sister, Rosie Lee Tenner of Fayette, MS, and her brother, Cosie B. Stampley of...
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Coleen L. White

June 2, 1950 - March 11, 2012

Coleen L. White, 61, of Alexander, passed away, Sunday, March 11, 2012 in Little Rock. Survivors are her husband, Carl Lyle White of Cincinnati, Ohio; two daughters, Cassie White, of Alexander and Hiba Al Jilani, of Amman, Jordan; son, Jason Chronister, of Ft. Smith; granddaughter, Zoe; sister, Linene Reed, of Little Rock; and her mother, Bernice Grist, of Alexander. A memorial service will be...
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Norris Maron Walthall

September 21, 1915 - March 11, 2012

Norris Maron Walthall, 96, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed from this world into the next on Sunday, March 11, 2012. He was born in Lafayette County, Arkansas, to Jess Walthall and Allie Mae Shurtleff Walthall on September 21, 1915, the third of ten children. On November 27, 1937, Norris married Mildred Tubb of Antioch Community (west of Magnolia, AR), and they had six children. They...
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Naomi Shelton

May 5, 1930 - March 9, 2012

Naomi Shelton, 81, of North Little Rock, passed away Friday, March 9, 2012. She was a nurse and of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, John B. Shelton and grandson, Jersey San Felippo. She is survived by one son Johnny Shelton: three daughters Linda Williams, Mildred Thomason, Tina (Ernie) Bauman; several grandchildren; nine great-children. She enjoyed...
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Rosa Jean Sprinkel

April 9, 1925 - March 9, 2012

Rosa Jean Sprinkel, 86, of Sherwood, joined her Savior and loved ones on March 9, 2012. She departed this world peacefully, surrounded by her family and friends. She was the daughter of the late Mary Tice and Joe LaFerney and step-daughter to Edward Huntley. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Charles O. Sprinkel and her first born whom she loved dearly, James Edward Ballew. ...
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Sarah Elizabeth Tyra

March 7, 2012

Infant Sarah Elizabeth Tyra was born Wednesday, March 7, 2012. She is survived by her parents, Wesley and Maranda Tyra , of Mayflower; grandparents, Leonard and Kay Mars, of Rogers, Bill and Shirley Johnson, of Fairview, Missouri and Stanley and Debbie Tyra, of Rogers; great-grandparents, Bill and Faye Tyra, of Hamilton, Alabama, Carl and Darlene Pendergraft, of Purdy, Missouri and Gertrude...
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Dorothy Lanford

March 5, 1929 - March 7, 2012

Dorothy Lanford, 83, North Little Rock passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2012. She was a member and taught Sunday school for 45 years, and director of Care and Share Ministry for 17 years at Faith Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, O.W. "Bill" Lanford, of North Little Rock; son, Mike Lanford (Nancy) of Mayflower; daughter, Kay Waldo (Andy) of Scott; three grandchildren,...
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Donald Davis

September 14, 1976 - March 6, 2012

Donald Davis, 35, of Redfield began a new journey, March 6, 2012. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on September 14, 1976. He was preceded in death by his grandpa, Elton Duncan. He was a small business owner and truck driver by trade, but a hard working man regardless of the job at hand. He was loved by many and helped everybody. Donald was always giving of himself and will continue to...
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Jeanne Lee Presley

July 23, 1943 - March 6, 2012

Jeanne Lee Bower Presley, 68, of North Little Rock passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2012. She was a member of the Red Hat Ladies and of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her daughters, Angela Granberg, of Gresham, Oregon and Tracey Counts, of Little Rock; grandchildren, Savannah Marshall, of Little Rock, Bryce Granberg and Owen Granberg, both of Gresham, Oregon; two brothers, Randy Russell,...
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Roe Poellot

November 15, 1939 - March 6, 2012

Roe Poellot, 72, of North Little Rock passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2012. He retired from Siemens after 40 years, where he worked as an Electrical Engineer. He was a parishioner of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, former member of the Lakewood Optimist Club and a baseball coach for LPOA. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sonja Poellot, of North Little Rock; sons, Danny Poellot, of...
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Florence Mary Margaret Williams

January 24, 1927 - March 4, 2012

Florence Mary Margaret Zajac Williams "Sis" passed away Sunday, March 4, 2012. Flo was a nurse at North Little Rock Memorial Hospital for 30 years, where she loved her job. She loved to go fishing and to the horse races. After she retired, she went on numerous vacations with family, friends and AARP. Flo loved writing to friends all over the country to keep in touch. She will be missed by her...
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Donnie Ray Davis

October 7, 1966 - March 3, 2012

Donnie Ray Davis, 45, of North Little Rock passed away Saturday, March 3, 2012. He had a passion for trucks, shooting pool, karaoke, camping, fishing and hunting. He is survived by two daughters, Kristi Davis, of Iselin, New Jersey and Tiffany Davis, of Conway; two sons, Donnie Davis, Jr., and Cameron Davis, both of Conway; soul mate of 8 years, Brenda Moore, of North Little Rock; former wife,...
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Arthur Frank Beshears

October 28, 1922 - March 3, 2012

Arthur Frank "Jack" Beshears of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away March 3, 2012 after a short illness. Jack was born to the late D.W. and Madge Sousley Beshears in Pawnee, Oklahoma and graduated from high school when he was only 16. He attended junior college at Oklahoma Military Academy before transferring to Oklahoma State University. He was a proud member of the Kappa Sigma...
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Bill Campbell

July 7, 1931 - March 1, 2012

Bill Campbell of North Little Rock, died Thursday, March 1, 2012. He was born July 7, 1931 in Carlisle, AR to the late Cecil Campbell and Willie Mae Campbell. He was the founder of Campbell's Carpet Cleaning Company, a business that he passed on to his son Scott. Bill enjoyed working in his yard at home on the lake. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by three great...
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Hershal Lee Moreland

March 24, 1929 - March 1, 2012

Hershal Lee Moreland, 82, of Roland, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2012. He was the retired owner of Moreland and Son Construction, attended Natural Steps and Pinnacle Mountain Baptist Churches. Hershal was an avid hunter that loved the outdoors and his swing. He was a dedicated father and grandfather that loved his family. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Gary Hershal and Lucy...
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Stanley E. Hollanger

September 5, 1939 - March 1, 2012

Stanley E. Hollanger, 72, of Almyra, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2012. He was retired farmer and a member of Almyra First Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Beth Braswell Hollanger; one son, Stan I. Hollanger of North Little Rock; one daughter, Alesha Hollanger Bartholomew and husband, Brad of Los Angeles, California; three grandchildren, Morgan Elaine, Hunter Elizabeth...
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Joyce Mae Jones

July 14, 1920 - February 29, 2012

Joyce Mae Jones, 91, of Camden, passed away Wednesday, February 29, 2012. She was member of Geyer Springs United Methodist Church. She is survived by her son, Jack Jones (Tena) of Camden; daughter, Ginger Lawhon of Little Rock; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles F. Jones; parents; three brothers;...
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Walter Moke Cook, Sr.

September 14, 1923 - February 28, 2012

Walter Moke Cook, Sr. 88, of Perryville, Arkansas died February 28, 2012. He was born September 14, 1923 in Kokomo, Mississippi to the late Thomas Cook and Bessie Jane Smith Cook. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and fought in South France and even returned home with a German Flag. Walter loved cooking, hunting, fishing, gardening and was an all-around outdoorsman and handyman. ...
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Shirley Simpson Burleson

October 26, 1930 - February 25, 2012

Shirley Simpson Burleson, of North Little Rock, passed away Saturday evening, February 25, 2012, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease. She was born October 26, 1930, to Melvin and Rose Simpson. She graduated from Little Rock High School and attended Little Rock Jr. College and Hendrix College. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Betty Simpson Pierce; a daughter,...
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Carl "CB" Wilson

September 26, 1948 - February 25, 2012

Carl "C.B." Wilson departed to be with his Lord and Savior on February 25th, 2012. He was born September 26, 1948 to Joe B. and Ira Wilson of North Little Rock. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and three brothers. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Wilson; one son, Carl Foster Wilson (Jesse Whiteaker); two daughters, Ira Denise Holland (Roy) and Barbara Leann Bishop ...
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Roger Walker

February 13, 1943 - February 25, 2012

Roger Walker, 69, of North Little Rock, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2012. He was a 1961 alum of Catholic High School. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Ramona Walker, of North Little Rock; two sons, Jason Walker (Karen), of El Paso, Arkansas, and Ben Walker, of Roland, Arkansas; one daughter, Ellie Smith (Brian), of Sherwood; one brother, Gary Walker, of Sherwood; and four...
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Bunnie Sue Wheeler

March 28, 1937 - February 24, 2012

Bunnie Sue Wheeler, 74, of North Little Rock, passed away Friday, February 24, 2012. She attended First United Methodist Church of North Little Rock and was a lifetime member of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Irvin Wheeler; two sons, Timothy Wheeler and Pete Wheeler; two daughters, Melody Williford (James) and Tamsye Dodson all of North Little Rock; brother,...
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Monica Sue Keathley

February 22, 1948 - February 24, 2012

Monica Sue Keathley, 64, of North Little Rock, passed away Friday, February 24, 2012. She worked as a Missions consultant for the Arkansas State Baptist Convention and was a member at Park Hill Baptist Church. She is survived by her sister, Leslie Keathley Marsden; brother-in-law, Everett Robert Marsden; nephew, Peter Marsden and his wife, Kara; great-nieces, Ella and Ava Marsden. ...
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Jane Elizabeth Stanley

September 18, 1919 - February 22, 2012

Jane Elizabeth Hill Pritchard Stanley, (Janie), passed away Wednesday, February 22nd. She was born September 18, 1919 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Wilsie Baumgarnier and Thomas A. Hill. Her father was Speaker of the House in the Arkansas Legislature in 1925. She graduated from Pine Bluff High School and William Woods College in Fulton, Missouri. Janie was preceded in death by her brothers,...
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Doris Jean Brockinton

January 19, 1932 - February 21, 2012

Doris Jean Peeler Brockinton, of North Little Rock, passed away quietly at home after decades of battling Friederich's Ataxia on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. It is with sadness that we say goodbye to the one person who has provided unconditional love and security as she completed the journey to her heavenly home. She was born January 19, 1932 in Pulaski County, Arkansas to the late Jesse...
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Gary Frank Pack

September 20, 1940 - February 20, 2012

Gary Frank Pack of North Little Rock, a loving husband, dad, son and papaw went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 20, 2012. He was born on September 20, 1940 to the late Frank G. and LaVeta Russell Pack. Gary was one who always defied the odds. He had overcome obstacles that others believed impossible. He passed away at home with his family by his side, after a courageous battle with...
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Claude "Sonny" Burleson, Jr.

October 28, 1933 - February 19, 2012

Claude E. "Sonny" Burleson, Jr., 78, of Hensley passed away Sunday, February 19, 2012. He served in the United States Army and toured in Korea from 1953-1955. He worked for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch as a printer and was a member of East Union Baptist Church in Hensley, Arkansas. He is survived by two sons, Jeff Burleson and Keith Burleson, both of St. Louis, Missouri; daughter, Tracy Steel...
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Frankie Ann Jones

January 19, 1935 - February 18, 2012

Frankie Ann Jones, born January 19, 1935, went to be with the Lord on February 18, 2012 at the age of 77. She was a devoted Christian and a member of the Church of Christ. She was survived by her husband, William R. (Casey) Jones, of 57 years. Frankie was predeceased by her beloved son, Rodney S. Jones, whom she has blissfully joined in heaven. She was also predeceased by parents Frank and...
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