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

Johnie Carlton

November 17, 1913 - May 15, 2013

Johnie Carlton, 99, of Little Rock passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013. She is survived by four daughters, Dorothy (Marvin) Saville, Wanda Perry, Willa Brewer and Billie Boyd; fifteen grandchildren; and several great and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings; spouse, William T. Carlton and her son, Wayne Carlton. A graveside service will be held 10:00 a...
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Janice Marie Yancey

August 21, 1954 - May 13, 2013

Janice Marie Pitts Yancey, 58, of Hot Springs passed away Monday, May 13, 2013. She enjoyed spending time with her family and going on her "Girls" trips with her sister, cousin and aunt. She enjoyed crafts, sewing and flea markets and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Jerry Yancey; son, Wayne Yancey, Jr., (Cassondra); daughter, Shannon Stinson (Gary), all of...
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Amanda Christiane Garbacz

May 2, 1989 - May 11, 2013

It is with great sadness, the family of Amanda Christiane Garbacz, 24, of North Little Rock announce her passing on Saturday, May 11, 2013. Amanda graduated from North Little Rock High School and continued on to receive her Civil Engineering degree at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. She was an engineer with Patterson Engineering in Texarkana, Texas. Amanda was a member of Chi...
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Barbara Jewell Shadwick

July 15, 1940 - May 10, 2013

Barbara Jewell Shadwick, 72, of North Little Rock, passed away on May 10, 2013. She was born in Patterson, Arkansas on July 15, 1940. She retired from Portrait Studios of America after 30 years of service. Barbara is survived by her daughters, Debra Charlesworth (Glenn) of North Little Rock, Kelliye Ward (Thomas) of Ponder, Texas, and Kathryne Morin of Fort Wayne, Indiana; one brother, Louis...
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Norma Dover

March 15, 1925 - May 10, 2013

Norma Virginia Dover, 88, of Heber Springs, passed away on May 10, 2013. She was born on March 15, 1925 in Oklahoma, to Alton Gills and Alice Virginia Clark. She is survived by two daughters, Jerrie Holbrook (Roy) and Marilyn Robertson (Alistair); one son, Charles Ard; five grandchildren, Christina Stewart, William Stewart, Jr., Jimmy "JC" Young, Jr., Charles Holbrook, Jr, Shane Holbrook;...
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Ruth Russell Andrews

December 16, 1946 - May 10, 2013

Ruth Russell Andrews, 66, of North Little Rock, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013. She was born December 16, 1946 in El Dorado, Arkansas to the late Thomas Ardis and Quida Beatrice Teague Russell. Ruth attended El Dorado High School graduating in 1964 and Hendrix College graduating in 1968. She worked for the Girl Scouts training leaders and was the leader of Troop 445. Ruth loved quilting,...
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Thomas "Dick" Munson

July 19, 1927 - May 9, 2013

Thomas "Dick" Munson, 85, of Dover, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013, at his home. He was of the Baptist Faith, a salesman and a World War II veteran serving in the United States Coast Guard and the Army. He is survived by his daughter, Katresia Anne Munson Staggs (Roy Joe) of Dover; son, Thomas Munson of Salida, Colorado; daughters, Linda Williams (Robert) of Farmersville, Texas and Donna...
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Freda Murphy

February 10, 1923 - May 6, 2013

Freda Murphy, 90, of North Little Rock passed away Monday, May 6, 2013. She was born February 10, 1923 in Faulkner County to the late William and Pauline Parham Hughes. She was a member of Grace Church of the Nazarene. She loved her dogs Chein and Tigger and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Charles R. Murphy, of North Little Rock; daughters...
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Madie Evelyn Rhoads

January 31, 1918 - May 6, 2013

Madie Evelyn Tolliver Rhoads, 95 entered the Heavenly gates on May 6, 2013. She arrived in this world January 31, 1918, in North Little Rock. She is preceded in death by her parents Sam and Aria Tolliver; brother, Delphia Tolliver; her husband and love of her life, Dorris L. "Dusty" Rhoads; an infant daughter, Sandra Kay Rhoads and her grandson, Thomas Lee Rhoads. She accepted Jesus Christ as...
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Virginia Doris Robinett

April 11, 1931 - May 5, 2013

Virginia Doris Robinett, 82, of North Little Rock, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013. She is survived by her daughter, Staci Robinett; three grandchildren, James Wakefield, Kyle DeBlock and Jacob Robinett; three great-grandchildren; and two sisters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Robinett; daughter, Darla Robinett; and son Robbie Robinett. Funeral services will be held at 11...
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Virgil E. Smart

September 15, 1947 - May 5, 2013

Virgil E. Smart, of North Little Rock passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013. He was born September 15, 1947 to Virgil and Maxine Smart. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Smart. He will be missed by family and friends. A graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m., Thursday at Chapel Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. at the cemetery. Arrangements by...
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Marla Julia Hardcastle

October 27, 1942 - May 5, 2013

Marla Julia Hardcastle, 70, of Little Rock passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013. She is survived by her three children, John Thomas Hardcastle and wife Trina, Christopher Blake Hardcastle and Traci Hardcastle Moreland; six grandchildren, Derrek Austin Hardcastle, Hailee Skylar Hardcastle, Lindsay Noelle Hardcastle, Ashton Taelor Moreland, Madison Hope Moreland and London Kinslee Moreland. She is also...
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Thomas "Tom" Ollie

April 20, 1926 - May 4, 2013

Thomas "Tom" Ollie, 87, of North Little Rock passed away Saturday, May 4, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Margaret Ollie, of North Little Rock; two sons, Thomas W. Ollie, Jr. and wife, Connie, of Swansea, Illinois and Timothy L. Ollie, Sr., of Monticello; two daughters, Tamra L. Pianalto and husband, David, of Lowell, Arkansas and Teresa L. Anderson, of Little Rock; six...
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John A. Sink

September 30, 1932 - May 4, 2013

John A. (Buddy) Sink, 80, of North Little Rock, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 4, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 60 years and the love of his life Betty Sink. Also left with a lifetime of wonderful memories are his sons Mike Sink, Steve (Laura) Sink and Scott Sink, all of North Little Rock and a daughter Cindy (Don) Shelton of Conway. His last years were spent sharing his love and...
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Hollis G. Pickard

August 24, 1937 - May 2, 2013

Hollis G. Pickard, 75, of Bryant passed away Thursday, May 2, 2013. He was a retired meat cutter. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jimmie Pickard, of Bryant; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Jim Wawak, of Little Rock; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Tina Pickard, of Columbus, Ohio; four brothers, Alger, Raymond, Norman and Leon Pickard; sister, Melba McCarroll; ten grandchildren...
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David Lillibridge

October 14, 1984 - May 2, 2013

David Lillibridge, 28, of North Little Rock, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2013. He was a great person, outgoing and was well liked by everyone. He loved his family very much and had a fun loving personality. David enjoyed playing disk golf and anything outdoors. He is survived by his parents, Hiram and Yolonda Lillibridge; sister, Natasha Lillibridge; brothers, Lawrence Lillibridge, Richard...
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Dylan Matthew Johnston

March 25, 1992 - May 2, 2013

Dylan Matthew Johnston, 21, of North Little Rock left us Thursday, May 2, 2013. He is survived by his mother, Alesia Duffy (Jay Paul); father, Terry Johnston (Sonja Jones); sister, Lauren Johnston; son, Matthew Hiram Johnston; his loving fiancé, Natalie Lillibridge; grandmother, Inge Johnston; grandfather, Tommy Sewell, Sr. (Joanna); niece, Arabella Johnston; nephew, Aaden Johnston; great...
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Flora Mae Shatzer

August 8, 1921 - May 1, 2013

Flora Mae Shatzer, 91, of Conway, the good Lord took a wonderful woman away Wednesday, May 1, 2013. She was a member of Brumley Baptist Church. Mrs. Shatzer was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her son, John Shatzer and Kathy of Conway; grandchildren, Eric, Stephen, Jonathan, Connie, Rhonda and Jennifer; ten great-grandchildren; sister, Desi Iburg...
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Billie Faye Vastine Sartin

February 10, 1932 - April 30, 2013

Billie Faye Vastine Sartin, 81, of North Little Rock passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Mrs. Sartin was of the Pentecostal Faith and attended Cornerstone Pentecostal Church of God. She retired from Kellwood Corporation and Maybelline. She is survived by her daughter, Judie Gates (David); three sons, Austin Sartin (Gail), Gary Sartin (Malynda) and Charles Sartin (LouAnn); sister, Lois Hutchins...
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Tesa Raines

April 22, 1994 - April 28, 2013

Tesa Mae Raines, 19, of Ward passed away Sunday April 28, 2013. She was the daughter of Swany and Russell Ray, born April 22, 1994 in Little Rock. Tesa attended Bellwood Elementary and then Pathfinders. She was a resident of Arkansas Pediatric Facility where she continued her education and therapy. She had attended Heritage Baptist Temple in North Little Rock. She is survived by her mother and...
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John "Nikki" Welch

March 5, 1970 - April 27, 2013

John "Nikki" Welch, 43, of Little Rock passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013. He loved to fish and enjoyed being outdoors. He is survived by his father, Robert Welch, of McGhee, Arkansas; grandmother, June Chrisman; aunt, Sharon Porter, both of Springfield, Missouri; two sisters, Alesa Dare, of Little Rock and Brittany Hernandez, of Cabot; stepchildren, Nicholas Pflasterer, of Ward and Jeffrey...
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Florence Pearl McCraw

September 10, 1936 - April 27, 2013

Florence Pearl McCraw, 76, of North Little Rock, died April 27, 2013. She was born September 10, 1936 in McGinty Town, AR to the late James Rual McGinty and Bronnie Cagle McGinty. Florence owned and operated her own furniture store for 47 years. She enjoyed fishing, square dance music and going to church. Survivors include children: Johnnie A. McCraw, III, Rickey L. McCraw, I (Linda),...
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Aris Marcille Marre

January 28, 1914 - April 26, 2013

Aris Marcille Williams Marre, 99, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on April 26, 2013 at Arkansas Hospice following a stroke. She was born in Enola on January 28, 1914 to Lysander and Artie Gore Williams. She moved to North Little Rock as a young child. Aris graduated from North Little Rock High School, and worked for the US Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C. and Little...
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Charolette Ashley

December 30, 1944 - April 26, 2013

Charolette Davis Ashley, 68, of North Little Rock, passed away on April 26, 2013. She was born to the late O'Dell and Vinita Massey Davis on December 30, 1944 in Marion County. She was a member of the Levy Baptist Church. She served on the Board of Easter Seals, was involved with The Arkansas Race for The Cure and she sponsored a Benefit Fundraiser for CARTI. Mrs. Ashley retired from...
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Loren Ashley Coffman

September 12, 1940 - April 23, 2013

Loren Ashley Coffman, 72, died peacefully on April 23, 2013. Born on September 12, 1940 in Little Rock, he was preceded in death by parents Dr. Ashley R. Coffman and Sarah Frances Pless Coffman of Conway. A proud Wampus Cat, Warrior, and Razorback, Loren graduated from Conway High School, Hendrix College, and the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, where he received an electrical engineering...
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Ima G. "Jenny" Terry

July 24, 1920 - April 20, 2013

Ima G. "Jenny" Terry, 92, of Little Rock passed away Saturday, April 20, 2013. She was a homemaker and a member of Chicot Road Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter Pansy Dillsaver (Paul) of Farmington, Arkansas, Ann Gibson of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Darlene Bennett (Gene) of Little Rock, Arkansas; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren;...
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John Lee Williams

March 16, 1927 - April 18, 2013

John Lee Williams, 86, of Sherwood passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013. He was born March 16, 1927 in Arkansas to the late Lawrence and Elsie Belle Mothershead Williams. He retired from Union Pacific Railroad and was a veteran of the United States Navy serving on the U.S.S. Intrepid CV11 in World War II. He was a member of Gardner Memorial United Methodist Church and a life member of Elk Lodge...
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Loyd Richmond Sims

July 16, 1924 - April 17, 2013

Loyd Richmond Sims, 88, of North Little Rock went to be with God on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 surrounded by his family. Loyd is survived by his wife of 65 years, Freda Cargill Sims of North Little Rock, two sons, Ben Sims of Little Rock and Marty Sims of Falls Church, Virginia, a nephew Stephen Sims of Scott and niece, Janet Corcoran of Leawood, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
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Phillip E. "Disco" Disterdick

September 29, 1951 - April 17, 2013

Phillip E. "Disco" Disterdick, 61, of North Little Rock passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2013. He was born September 29, 1951 in Marion, Ohio. Phil retired in 2011 from Union Pacific after 41 years of Railroad service. Phil loved golf and was a "Competition Barbeque Extraordinaire." He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Cathie Disterdick, of North Little Rock; sons, Chris Disterdick (Debbie...
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Betty Williford Houston

August 20, 1925 - April 14, 2013

Betty Williford Houston, born August 20, 1925 passed away April 14, 2013. She was a resident of North Little Rock, for many years and active member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church. Preceeded in death by parents, Reuben B. and Ethel Rose Gifford; husband, Thurman A. Williford; sons, Johnny Dewayne Williford and Randy E. Williford; brother, Maurice; two sisters, Shirley and Rosalie. ...
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Frank Gutierrez

January 29, 1921 - April 14, 2013

Frank Gutierrez, 92, of North Little Rock, went to be with his Lord on April 14, 2013. He was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Jose and Guadalupita Sisneros Gutierrez on January 29, 1921. He served proudly in the Armed Forces in Kodiak, Alaska and Europe during War World II. Upon returning from the War, he came to Little Rock to visit his sister Juanita Thurman and began his career at Wonder...
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Estelle Coker

November 29, 1923 - April 12, 2013

Estelle Coker, 89, of North Little Rock, was ushered into the presence of the Lord on April 12, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Laura (Hughes) Ruple, her husband, James L. Coker, her son James E. Coker, five sisters and two brothers. She is survived by her daughters, Becky (Billy Don) Vaden and Shirley Parker, one brother, Clyde Ruple, six grandsons, 15 great...
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Andrew "Andy" Scott Noell

August 20, 1960 - April 11, 2013

Andrew "Andy" Scott Noell, 52, of Ft. Worth, TX formerly of North Little Rock, died April 11, 2013. He was a graduate of Northeast High School and AMI Technical College. He was a certified motorcycle mechanic and enthusiast. He enjoyed IndyCar Racing and Motocross. Andy had been employed by AT&T for the past sixteen years. He is survived by the love of his life, Bobbi Mitchell; parents,...
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Loreine Chamblee Lee

March 14, 1922 - April 11, 2013

Loreine Chamblee Lee, 91, of Lonoke passed away April 11, 2013. She was born March 14, 1922 to Tandy Andrew and Florence M. Chamblee. She was a member of Parkway Place Baptist Church in Little Rock, Ar. Retired from Remington Arms after 20 years of service, She loved to travel, sing in the choir and spend time with her family. She is survived by her son, Donnie G. & Joyce H. Lee of ...
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Libby "Roberts" Williams

September 21, 1943 - April 10, 2013

Libby (Roberts) Williams, 69, of Sherwood passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013. She was born in North Little Rock, Arkansas on September 21, 1943. She was an avid Razorback fan, loved music and had an amazing green thumb. She was a devoted mother, sister, aunt and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clead and Ellen Roberts; her husband Carl Williams, sister, Sue Beaumont. ...
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Melba Munnerlyn

November 25, 1925 - April 10, 2013

Melba Munnerlyn, 87, of North Little Rock died Wednesday, April 10, 2013. She was born November 23, 1925 in Georgiana, Alabama, to the late Emmett and Estelle McClure Byrd, as one of eight children. She attended school in Little Rock and graduated from Little Rock High School. Melba married Prather Eugene "Rip" Munnerlyn on August 4, 1946. She is survived by one brother, Robert L. "Bob" Byrd ...
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Hazel Geneva Whatley

November 6, 1927 - April 9, 2013

Hazel Geneva Peel Whatley, 85, of Little Rock passed away Tuesday, April 09, 2013. She was retired from Ft. Roots after 27 years of service and was a member of First Christian Church. She loved music, cooking and pottery. She is survived by her husband, Earl Whatley; daughters, Brenda Hicks (Allen) and Delores Casey (Larry); son, Steven Paul McDonald; grandson, Charles Wayne Hicks; and a host...
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Ted Franklin Gott

October 21, 1946 - April 8, 2013

Ted Franklin Gott, 66, of Maumelle passed away Monday, April 8, 2013. He attended ASU and was a Methodist. He was owner of Ted Gott Real Estate Appraiser. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Carolyn Rathburn Gott; father, Carroll Franklin Gott; son, Shawn Gott and his wife Kathy; daughter, Angela Blanks and her husband, Adam; grandchildren, Nate, Gracie and Brendan; brother, Tim Gott and...
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Ray McNeely

February 7, 1923 - April 7, 2013

Ray McNeely, 90, Master CPO, United States Navy, Retired Pearl Harbor survivor, died April 7, 2013 at Veterans Hospital in Little Rock. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Juanita Boshears McNeely; son, Wayne Ray McNeely (Kay); grandsons, Christopher Ray (Shannon) and Stephen Wayne McNeely; and great grandchildren, Heather McNeely Harris (Dane), C.J. McNeely, Jade and Gabriel McNeely. He was...
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Ron Pitts

June 26, 1944 - April 7, 2013

Ron Pitts, 68, of Little Rock, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2013. He was retired from H.E. McConnell & Son Trucking Co. with 32 years service. He was a member of Ivy Chapel Christian Church. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Patricia (Lawhon) Pitts; one son & daughter-in-law, Ronnie & Mary Pitts; daughter, Rhonda Pitts Ohler all of Little Rock; three grandchildren, Chad Pitts (Allyson)...
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Gregory (Greg) Allen Boyd

January 18, 1958 - April 6, 2013

Gregory (Greg) Allen Boyd, 55, of North Little Rock passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013. He was born to Patricia (Brion) Boyd and the late Jimmy Allen Boyd on January 18, 1958 in Chicago, IL. He graduated from Green Forest High School in Arkansas in 1976 and served in the United States Navy for a tour of duty in the Philippines, Alaska and California. He was a disaster relief adjuster for...
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James G. (Jim) Patton

December 20, 1929 - April 6, 2013

James G. (Jim) Patton, 83, of North Little Rock died Saturday, April 6, 2013 in his home. He was born in England, Arkansas to the late Clint and Ruby Patton. He served in the U.S. Navy and had a long career of construction that he started with his dad as a teenager and he also enlisted his grandson into the electrical part of construction. He was Superintendent for Cherokee Construction for many...
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Marian Lee Glover

April 2, 1922 - April 5, 2013

Marian Lee Glover of North Little Rock passed away Friday, April 5, 2013. She was born April 2, 1922, recently having celebrated her 91st birthday. She was a member of the Faith Missionary Baptist Church for more than 40 years. She is survived by two sons, Mike Glover and Chuck Glover, of North Little Rock; two granddaughters, Dr. Toni Darville of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,and Tamara Weaver,...
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Lila J. Oliver

November 9, 1917 - April 4, 2013

Lila J. Oliver, 95, of North Little Rock passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013. She is survived by her daughter, Charlene Arendall; son, Dennis Oliver (Margaret); and grandchildren, Brian and Jason Arendall, Robert Oliver and Elizabeth Johnson (Allen). She was preceded in death by her parents, Cosper Yaerger and Pearl Ferguson Yaerger; husband, Charles Monroe Oliver; brother, Dale Yaerger (Alma);...
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James Terral Thompson

March 12, 1925 - April 3, 2013

James Terral Thompson, 88, of Sherwood passed away April 3, 2013. He was born in Des Arc, Arkansas on March 12, 1925 and was preceded in death by his parents, Wils and Reesie Thompson, two brothers, Vernon (Helen) and Howell (Bobbie) Thompson, and a sister, Alby (Leon) Ferguson. He was employed by Arkansas Power & Light/Entergy for 38 years and by ARKLA for 5 years. He enjoyed many leadership ...
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Allen Shuster

August 12, 1930 - April 2, 2013

Allen Shuster, 82, of North Little Rock passed away on April 2, 2013 at his home. He was born on August 12, 1930 in the Bronx, New York, to the late Herman and Lillian Shusterwitz. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Annie Lea Karn Shuster; his sister, Rosalind Rotter, niece Carol Newman and husband Eric, nephew, Steven Rotter and his daughters, all of Florida; sister-in-law, Martha...
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Sandy L. Sanders

December 11, 1947 - April 1, 2013

Sandy L. Sanders, 65, of North Little Rock passed away Monday, April 1, 2013. He served in the United States Army in Vietnam and was a Purple Heart recipient. He attended First United Methodist Church and Lakewood Methodist Church in North Little Rock. He was a retired Sales Representative and a founding member of the Non-profit Organization, Friends of Recovery. He is survived by his wife of...
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David Wayne Denny

February 12, 1960 - March 31, 2013

David Wayne Denny of North Little Rock, AR, passed away Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013 at the age of 53. The son of Horace Denny and Kaye Lee Denny, David was born February 12, 1960 in Little Rock. He grew up and lived most of his life In North Little Rock. David is survived by his four brothers; Wesley Pollnow (Marti) of South Caroline, Norman Denny (Ann) of NLR, Phillip Denny of NLR, and...
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Lisa Renee' Slayton

May 21, 1959 - March 28, 2013

Lisa Renee Slayton, 53, of North Little Rock passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013. She worked for Central Flying Service and was a member of Graves Memorial Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Gene "Hook" Slayton; two daughters, Dallas Janssen (Adam) and Ashley Slayton; son, Ray McVay III; father, Chester Capps; grandchildren, Gabrielle Partee, Makayla McVay, Lainey McVay, Ashton...
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Billy Ray Briggs, Sr.

December 6, 1928 - March 28, 2013

Billy Ray Briggs, Sr., a man of many names: Babber, Booger, Dad, Sir, and Papaw, went to be with the Lord on Thursday March 28, 2013. He was born in Davidson, Oklahoma to Hubert Raymond Briggs and Loreta Lee Ground-Briggs on December 6, 1928. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Wilburn Murrel Briggs, and beloved wife of 56 years, Juanda Jeanne Dean-Briggs. He is survived by 4...
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Barbara Jean Pickard

February 25, 1933 - March 27, 2013

Barbara Jean Lunsford Romine Pickard, 80, of Vilonia passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2013. She was born February 25, 1933 in Guy, Arkansas to Walter Wesley and Rosa Hendrickson Lunsford. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Weldon Eugene Pickard; eight children, James Arnold Romine, Kathy Jean Boone, Danny Ray Romine, Donald Wayne Romine, David Lee Romine, Charlotte Diane Delk, Robert...
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William James "Bill" Piper

May 8, 1929 - March 27, 2013

William James "Bill" Piper, 83, of North Little Rock passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2013. He was born May 8, 1929 in Crabtree, Arkansas to the late George A. and Maudie Mae Autry Piper. He retired from the United States Air Force as a Senior Staff Sergeant and the U.S. Post Office as a Mail Handler. He was a world traveler while in the Army Air Corp, then the U. S. Air Force and he was a...
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Mary Ann Bard

June 28, 1927 - March 27, 2013

Mary Ann Bard of Maumelle went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, March 27, 2013. She was born to Dave & Emma Schrag of Elyria, Kansas on June 28, 1927. She attended Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas. She was united in marriage to Dale Bard of Wahoo, Nebr. on December 19, 1949. Mary was a professional seamstress, had a beautiful singing voice, and played both the piano and the organ at...
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Leroy C. Thacker

August 18, 1924 - March 27, 2013

Leroy C. Thacker, 88, of Maumelle died Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Hospice Home Care. He was born August 18, 1924 to the late Noah D. Thacker and Gladys Davenport. He was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon for many years. Leroy served in the United States Navy during World War II and in the Arkansas Army National Guard for 30 years. He retired from the U.S....
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LeRoy Nix, Jr.

April 3, 1928 - March 26, 2013

LeRoy Nix, Jr., 84, of North Little Rock passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013. He was born April 3, 1928 in Smackover, Arkansas to LeRoy Nix, Sr. and Ruby Cagle Nix. He was a member of Park Hill Baptist Church and a Retired Major with the United States Air Force. He is survived by his wife, Loretta Austin Nix; two daughters, Carrie Weindorf, of North Little Rock and Kathy Nix (Pat), of St. Louis...
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Ruth Dye Wooley

March 25, 1920 - March 26, 2013

Ruth Dye Wooley, 93, of Sherwood passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013. She served in the United States Marine Corp during World War II. She then completed Nursing School and was a Nurse until her retirement. She formerly owned Cottage Flowers and Gifts. She loved the woods, hunting, the sun and being in the water. She was full of wisdom. She is survived by two daughters, Sherry Wooley Davis and...
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Don Aaron Shumate

November 12, 1931 - March 25, 2013

Don Aaron Shumate, 81, of Little Rock passed away Monday, March 25, 2013. He was a United States Army veteran in the Korean War, a member of Grace Missionary Baptist Church, retired from St. Vincent and a HAMM Radio Operator (KE5AO). He enjoyed gardening, yard work and will be remembered as a true comedian. He is survived by his wife, of 61 years, Patsy Luroyce Box Shumate; son, Michael Don...
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Gregg Tarvin Greer

December 31, 1959 - March 24, 2013

Gregg Tarvin Greer, 53, of North Little Rock passed away at his home on March 24, 2013. He was born December 31, 1959 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Gregg was predeceased by his grandparents, William Robert and Lois Greer and Joe and Opal Tarvin. He is survived by his daughter, Katherine Anne Greer, of Little Rock; mother, Nell Rose Zarro, of Somerset, New Jersey; father and stepmother, William...
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Pauline Brown

June 7, 1919 - March 22, 2013

Pauline Brown, 93, of Little Rock passed away March 22, 2013. She was preceded by parents, Dock and Maggie Bradley; son, Bobby Brown; sisters, Minnie Sherrod, Jewel Wofford, and Edna Wirt. She is survived by daughter, Paula (Buddy) Preston; brothers, A.W. Bradley and D.A. Bradley; six grandchildren; and sixteen great-grandchildren.
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Julian (J.T.) Williams

August 19, 1924 - March 21, 2013

Julian (J.T.) Williams, 88, passed away peacefully in Little Rock on March 21, 2013. He was born in Darwin, Oklahoma on August 19, 1924 to Jacob Thomas Williams and Julia (Holmes) Williams. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters and two brothers. He is survived by his wife, Ann Boatman Williams; son and daughter-in-law, Morris and Sandra Williams; two grandchildren, Mary...
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Cecil Max Goeldner

July 3, 1937 - March 18, 2013

Cecil Max Goeldner, 75, of Maumelle passed away Monday, March 18, 2013. He was born July 3, 1937 in Butler County, Kansas to Cecil B. and Hazel Maxine MacKay Goeldner. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and lead guitarist of The Grandpas. He was a Boeing employee. Then he co-founded Data Center Inc. in Kansas, and Pacesetter in Michigan, and was a Computer Systems Analyst for...
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Ervin E. Clinton

June 5, 1924 - March 18, 2013

Ervin E. Clinton, 88, of North Little Rock, passed away Monday, March 18, 2013. He was a member of Lakewood United Methodist Church and served in the United States Army during WWII receiving a Purple Heart. He is survived by his sons, Gary (Nan) Clinton of Shreveport, Louisiana, Randy (Margaret) Clinton of North Little Rock, Rick (Karen) Clinton of Hot Springs and Greg (Ginger) Clinton of North...
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Caren Annette Davis

April 4, 1956 - March 17, 2013

Caren Annette Davis, 56, of North Little Rock passed away Sunday, March 17, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Floyd Davis, Sr.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Brian and Morgan Davis and Greg and Tammy Davis; Daughter, Carrie Davis; brother, Bobby Clark all of North Little Rock; four sisters, Carol Gentry of Gladewater, Texas, Sharon Davis, Cheri Bullock and Cheryl Offutt all of...
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Freda Welling Carpenter

June 20, 1923 - March 16, 2013

Freda Welling Carpenter, 89, of Little Rock passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Sharon Smith and Vickie Nell Trogden (Mike); son and daughter-in-law, Gary Wayne Carpenter (Lou Ann); seven grandchildren, Preston Trogden (Christen), Matthew Trogden (Lorrie), Becky Thomas (Rick), Aaron Bryles, Fred Bryles, Kristy...
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Ruby Jean Brown

March 8, 1932 - March 16, 2013

Ruby Jean Bailey Brown, 81, of North Little Rock went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 16, 2013. She is survived by her son-in-law, William "Bill" Monk; two grandchildren, Alesia Duffy (Jay Paul Duffy) and Tommy Sewell, Jr.; three great-grandchildren, Lauren Johnston, Dylan Johnston, and Cole Sewell; three great-great-grandchildren, Aaden Johnston, Arabella Johnston and Matthew Johnston;...
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Lester C. Ellis

July 21, 1948 - March 14, 2013

Col. (Ret.) Lester C. Ellis, 64, of Cabot passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013. He was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church and retired from the Army Reserve after 39 years. He is survived by his wife, of 43 years, Marcy Ellis; mother, Bonnie Ward Ellis; three children, Steven Ellis, Brian Ellis (April) and Peyton Ellis; brother, Randall Ellis; and four grandchildren, Anna Grace Ellis, Devin...
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Peter Alan Wheeler

November 25, 1963 - March 14, 2013

Peter Alan Wheeler, 49, of North Little Rock passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013. He had a big heart and would help anyone in need. He is survived by his father, Irvin Wheeler; brother, Timothy Wheeler; sisters, Melody (Jim) Williford and Tamsye Dodson, all of North Little Rock; and Uncle Pete loved his many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bunnie Sue Wheeler and his...
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Anthony Zenon Dube

July 9, 1926 - March 13, 2013

Anthony Zenon Dube, 86, of Sherwood passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2013. He was born July 9, 1926 in Quebec, Canada to Joseph Louis and Ernestine Levesque Dube and moved to New Hampshire when he was 6. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from University of Southern California in 1958. In 1964 he acquired his Master of Arts degree in English from UT, El Paso. He completed his Ph.D in English...
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Joshua Leroy Brockinton

August 14, 1982 - March 12, 2013

Joshua Leroy Brockinton, 30, of Cabot passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Joshua was an avid baseball fan, loved hunting, fishing and his family. He also enjoyed Sunday lunches at Gramma and Grandpa's. Josh was a Master Auto Detailer and Used Car Dealer in Jacksonville. He was soft spoken, polite and caring by all who knew and loved him. He had a dry sense of humor, not soon to be forgotten....
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Vicki Sue Bradford Zajac

August 25, 1957 - March 12, 2013

Vicki Sue Bradford-Zajac, 55, of Marche passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013. She was a homemaker and loved being a grandmother. Her mission in life was taking care of her family. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Charles Zajac, of Marche; daughters, Misty Wortman and Kimberly Zajac, both of North Little Rock; three grandchildren, Sydney Wortman, Reagan Wortman and Karsyn Pannell;...
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Jewel L. Elkins Ward

December 17, 1914 - March 12, 2013

Jewel L. Elkins Ward, 98, passed away March 12, 2013. She was born to the late Harold F. Elkins and Nell Lee Bell Cox in Tomberlin, in Lonoke County, Arkansas, and graduated from England High School in 1934. She married Ned P. Ward in 1937. She is a member of Levy United Methodist Church and belonged to Home Demonstrator, made bandages for World War II Veterans, was a Den Mother for the...
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Ladola Halbert

January 7, 1929 - March 12, 2013

Ladola Halbert, 84, of North Little Rock passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013. She was born January 7, 1929 in Dallas, Texas to Anson and Julia Wartman. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church and former owner and co-founder of Halbert Pipe and Steel. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Shela and Jerry Cooper and Debra and Edgar Sweeney III, all of North Little Rock; son and...
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W. J. "Dub" Waymack, Jr.

October 10, 1918 - March 12, 2013

W.J. "Dub" Waymack, Jr., 94, of North Little Rock went to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 12. Born on October 10, 1918, at Cabot, AR, he graduated from Cabot High School before joining the U.S. Navy. He was present at the attack on Pearl Harbor and served aboard the destroyer the U.S.S. Dorsey in the Pacific for the remainder or World War II. After retiring from the U.S. Navy as Chief Radioman,...
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Billy O'Neal

September 17, 1927 - March 12, 2013

Billy O'Neal, 85, a longtime resident of North Little Rock and owner of O'Neal Trucking died March 12, 2013. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at North Little Rock Funeral Home. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home, a Smith Family Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
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David Lavere Gale Crockett

February 17, 1933 - March 10, 2013

David Lavere Gale Crockett departed this earthly life on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at the age of 80 years. He was born February 17, 1933 in Johnson County, Illinois to Charles and Gladys (Robinette) Crockett. David is a graduate of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and completed a higher academic degree at the Sorbonne in Paris, France. He served in the United States Army from 1953 to...
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Lance W. Martin

November 9, 1954 - March 10, 2013

Lance W. Martin, 58, of North Little Rock went to be with the Lord March 10, 2013. He was a member of South Highland Baptist Church. He fought a seven year battle with multiple health problems and passed away peacefully at home with his family. He kept his sense of humor to the end. He loved being "Grampy" and his greatest joy in life was spending time with his family whom he dearly loved. He...
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Dellet Leo "Jim" Weaver, Jr.

June 12, 1966 - March 9, 2013

Dellet Leo "Jim" Weaver, Jr., 46, of Jacksonville passed away Saturday, March 9, 2013 as a result of an automobile accident. He graduated from Grafton High School in Grafton, West Virginia and was a retired Air Force veteran. He is survived by his mother, Mary Lou Weaver; three children, Natalie Siewert (Roger), Dellet Lee Weaver (Amanda), Aaron Weaver (Karen); son, Josh Hanna (Lacey); sister...
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Barbara J. Pack

September 2, 1930 - March 9, 2013

Barbara J. Pack, 82, of Austin passed away Saturday, March 9, 2013. She was a homemaker and of the Christian faith. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. She is survived by two sons, James (Linda) Pack of Austin, Arkansas and Charles (Cindy) Pack of Austin, Texas; grandchildren, Devin, Emily, Ashlyn, Dylan and Brandon; two sisters, Catherine McNeer and Mildred Vidals of Bastrop...
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Charles C. Walters

August 27, 1930 - March 9, 2013

Charles C. Walters, 82, of North Little Rock, passed away on March 9, 2013. He was born on August 27, 1930 to Ed and Lessie Martin Walters. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Martha Walters; daughter, Cindy Reed of North Little Rock; two step-sons, Bart Walters (Melissa) of Greenbrier and John R. Hunt (Nancy) of North Little Rock; grandson, Dustin Reed; five step-grandchildren, Clay...
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Dayron "Blinky" Hartwick

September 29, 1924 - March 9, 2013

Dayron J. "Blinky" Hartwick, 88, of North Little Rock, passed away on March 9, 2013. He was born on September 29, 1924 in Quitman, Arkansas to Austin and Vida Qualls Hartwick. Mr. Hartwick was a Retired SMSgt in the Arkansas Air National Guard, serving in WWII and in the Korean War. He was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason and a 50-year member of Crescent Lodge No. 403. He was a Beekeeper, was...
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Angela G. Hickey

August 11, 1968 - March 8, 2013

Angela G. Hickey, 44, of Bauxite, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2013. She was born in North Little Rock on August 11, 1968 to Richard W. and Lois Tullis Hickey. Angela was a beautician who loved to sing, cut hair and watch her son play football and baseball. She is survived by her son, Kyler Hickey of Bauxite; mother and step father, Lois and Ed Henson of Mineral Springs, Arkansas; two...
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Genora Lee Neal

March 14, 1937 - March 7, 2013

Genora Lee Neal, 75, of Jacksonville passed away Thursday, March 07, 2013. She was a member and Day Care Director at Sylvan Hills First Baptist Church. She enjoyed Wednesday Bingo at Sherwood Senior Citizens Center, Sonic cheeseburgers and Krispy Kreme donuts. She is survived by four daughters, Janie Marie Neal, DeeDee Neal, Susie Neal, all of Sherwood and Heather Neal-Rice (Danny), of...
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Alfred William Keller, Jr.

February 21, 1951 - March 5, 2013

Dr. Alfred William Keller, Jr. was born February 21, 1951 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Alfred William Keller, Sr. and Mary Virginia Keller. He was a life long resident of North Little Rock, except for two years spent in Jonesboro, Arkansas, where his dad transferred for work. Al attended Lakewood Elementary, North Little Rock High, and graduated from Jonesboro High. He attended Vanderbilt...
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Billy Fred Clements

December 17, 1956 - March 5, 2013

Billy Fred Clements, 56, of Little Rock passed away Tuesday, March 05, 2013. He attended First Assembly of God Church. He is survived by two brothers, Bobby Clements of Grove, Oklahoma and Chuck Clements (Faye) of Sherwood; and two sisters, Linda Dyer (Cliff) of Maumelle and Rita Thompson (David) of Glenwood. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Audrey Clements and his wife, Mabel...
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John Samuel Disarro

December 17, 1923 - March 4, 2013

John Samuel Disarro, 89, of North Little Rock passed away Monday, March 4, 2013. He was born December 17, 1923 in New Castle, Pennsylvania to the late Antonio and Mary Maglione Disarro. He served 23 years in the military and retired as a Chief Master Sergeant in the Air Force at Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, Nebraska. He is survived by his wife, Jean Hart Disarro, of North Little Rock;...
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Carolyn M. Knight Jenders

January 8, 1933 - March 4, 2013

Carolyn M. Knight Jenders, 80, of North Little Rock passed away Monday, March 4, 2013. She was a good loving wife, caring mother, wonderful grandmother, and a role model for her children. Carolyn graduated from Mount St. Mary's Academy in 1950. She was an active parishioner of St. Mary's Catholic Church where she was a Eucharistic Minister, a former PTO President and served various roles in the...
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Fred R. Smith, Jr.

September 9, 1933 - March 4, 2013

Fred R. Smith, Jr. lived his life for this very day, to enter into that heavenly place with his Saviour, on March 4, 2013. Fred was born on September 9, 1933. He was a retired landscaper and farmer. He leaves to cherish his wife of 59 years, Frances L. (Whitfield) Smith of Lonoke, His 102 year old mother, Buffie Smith of England, his daughter, Kathy Baughman, His two sons, Mike (Brenda) Smith of...
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Tarquinta Latrease Givens

December 6, 1976 - March 3, 2013

Tarquinta Latrease (Trease) Givens, 36, of North Little Rock passed away Sunday, March 3, 2013. She was born to the late Annie Givens and Robert Harrison of Texarkana, Texas. Latrease confessed a hope in Christ at an early age. She attended Pulaski Technical College and studied in Early Childhood Development. Latrease leaves to mourn her passing a beloved daughter, Heaven LaShaye Martin; her...
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Verda Marie Usery

June 30, 1930 - March 3, 2013

Verda Marie Usery, 82, of Sherwood, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2013. She was retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone, a member of Vilonia First Baptist Church and served in the United States Air Force. She is survived by her son, Paul Usery; nieces and nephews, Helen Jean Croswell, Susie Harrison, Jim Duke, David Duke, Phyllis Chambers and Bobby Williams. She was preceded in death by her...
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David A. Lewis

June 22, 1928 - March 2, 2013

David A. Lewis, 84, of Little Rock passed away Saturday, March 2 , 2013. He was born June 22, 1928 in McRae, Arkansas to the late Odie E. ad Maggie Clare Lewis. He is survived by his wife, Rebekah Lewis of Little Rock; two sons, David A. Lewis (Donna) of Fisherville, Kentucky and Robert D. Lewis (Linda) of Hurst, Texas; daughter, Linda Harris (Don) of Memphis, Tennessee; five grandchildren;...
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Corey W. Dyson

July 15, 1980 - March 1, 2013

Corey W. Dyson, 32, of Sherwood passed away Friday, March 1, 2013. He was an outdoorsman who loved his family and being surrounded by nature. He was a hunter, a fisherman, and an avid reader. He had a unique personality, was a person of integrity, high principles and strong character. More people loved him and will miss him than he could have ever imagined. He is survived by his parents,...
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Alnita Marie Gill

December 18, 1921 - February 28, 2013

Alnita Marie Gill, 91, of Sherwood passed away Thursday, February 28, 2013. She was born December 18, 1921 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Joseph C. Hoffman and Nellie Mae Jones Hoffman. She was a member of First Pentecostal Church of North Little Rock, secretary to A.O. Holmes and secretary of Buckeye Christian School. Sister Alnita was devoted to her church. She built rose gardens, planned...
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Keith Twyford Harris

November 28, 1952 - February 27, 2013

Keith Twyford Harris, 60, of Sherwood passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013. He was born November 28, 1952 in Bradford, Arkansas to the late Charles Samuel and Rita Mozelle Twyford Harris. He attended Sylvan Hill United Methodist Church and retired from the Professional Education Center at Camp Robinson, North Little Rock. Served in the Arkansas Army National Guard for fourteen years. Keith...
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Jeanne Dawes Browning

January 6, 1926 - February 27, 2013

Jeanne Dawes Browning, 87, of North Little Rock passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013. She was a charter member of 47th Street Baptist Church. Jeanne retired from Pulaski County Special School District. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Ray Browning; daughter, Barbara Tarkington; son, Bob Browning (Beverly); three grandchildren, Liz Davenport (Lee), Ashley Browning and Ryan...
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James E. Hillman

April 10, 1941 - February 26, 2013

James E. Hillman, 71, of Damascus passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013. He is survived by his three daughters, Deborah Moody of Fort Worth, Texas, Amber Hillman of Little Rock and Sherri Jackson of Bryant; son, Tony Hillman of Damascus; two sisters, Sandy Murphy of Jacksonville and Diane Ellis of North Little Rock; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be...
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Deborah "Susie" White

December 23, 1948 - February 25, 2013

Deborah "Susie" White, 64, of North Little Rock passed away Monday, February 25, 2013. She was retired from AT&T. Susie was an avid sports fan who enjoyed reading and gardening. She enjoyed traveling and "spoiling" her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Aaron White; two children Stacy Green (Jeff) and Stephen White; three grandchildren Aaron White, Lamoine White and...
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B. P. Elmore

May 3, 1918 - February 25, 2013

B.P. Elmore, 94, of North Little Rock passed away Monday, February 25, 2013. He was born in Blue Mountain, Arkansas to Ralph and Bea Davis Elmore. He was a member of Levy Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for many years. He was a Navy veteran of World War II having served in the South Pacific. He is survived by his wife, of 72 years, Dorothy Dorsey Elmore; daughter, Charlotte Wise, of...
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George Clyve Buck, Jr.

December 25, 1927 - February 24, 2013

BUCK, JR., George Clyve "Dede"Age 85 of Nashville, TN, passed away February 24, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Elizabeth McDaniel Buck; his father, George Clyve Buck, Sr. and his sister, Mayme Claire Buck Stinnett. He enlisted in the navy during the latter days of World War II. He was present at 'Operation Crossroads', atomic bomb testing at Bikini Atoll after the surrender of...
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Joyce J. Langston

September 29, 1945 - February 24, 2013

Joyce J. Langston, 67, of Sherwood passed away Sunday, February 24, 2013. She was a member of Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church of North Little Rock and a devoted grandmother. She will be greatly missed by her family and close friends, who enjoyed her fun spirit and her outlook on life. She is survived by her significant other of 36 years, James Washington, of Sherwood; a daughter,...
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Lois Bingham Taskey

July 24, 1925 - February 23, 2013

Lois Bingham Taskey, 87, of Little Rock passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013. She was a member of Ironton Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing and riding her bicycle. She is survived by her three daughters, Virginia Elmore (Keith), of Little Rock, Gloria Evatt (Ray), of Ico, and Joyce Carr (Jerry), of Little Rock; a son, Bobby Taskey (Lela), of Maumelle; grandchildren, Chuck Elmore, Brian...
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