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David Bankster

David Bankster

Jan 18, 2023

David Bankster, age 50, of Beebe, Arkansas died January 18, 2023.  He was born October 29, 1972, in North Little Rock to Tom and Venita Bankster.  David was a car salesman for AJ’s Auto Sales.  He enjoyed working out, and was an avid gun collector.  He loved the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Dallas Cowboys. 

He is survived by his mother,...

Edward Palmer

Edward Palmer

Jan 18, 2023

Edward Palmer, 82, of Alpine, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Glenwood Nursing and Rehab.

 

He was born July 31, 1940, to Page Alexander and Estelle Rinkle Palmer.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Clyde, Richard and Pat Palmer.

 

Survivors include his three sisters, Faye Davis of Amity, Thelma Lee (Wayne)...

Christopher Robert Scott

Christopher Robert Scott

Jan 17, 2023

Christopher Robert Scott, 45, of Little Rock, transitioned peacefully from this life on January 17, 2023.  He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to Jerry and Cindy Scott on September 24, 1977. 

Chris was a proud alumnus of Catholic High School for Boys (C/O 1996) and the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville (C/O 2000).  He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in...

Michael Kasper

Michael Kasper

Jan 17, 2023

Michael Kasper, 63, lived in North Little AR. He was full of life and faith. He is survived by wife, Mary; mother, Laverne; sister, Michele Kasper; step-sons, John Tackett and Gabriel Tackett. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. One among them, his nephew Matthew, always had a special place in Mike’s heart. He always found great joy...

Jerry Lee Cook

Jerry Lee Cook

Jan 17, 2023

Jerry Lee Cook, 77, of Sherwood, AR, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday January 17, 2023.  

A drop-in gathering for a celebration of his life with be held on Saturday February 4th, from 10am-12pm at Smith Sherwood Funeral Home, 7700 Hwy 107, Sherwood AR 72120.

Jerry was born in Sweden, MO on October 30, 1945. He was a...

Margaret "Granny" Matthew

Margaret "Granny" Matthew

Jan 17, 2023

 

Margaret “Granny” Matthew, age 88, of Hot Springs, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

 

She was born on April 28, 1934, in Birmingham, Alabama, the daughter of John Starr Thorton and Margaret Brown Thorton.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, Karl Matthew; her parents; one brother; one sister; and two children.

 

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Glen Neal "Duck" Daniels

Glen Neal "Duck" Daniels

Jan 17, 2023

 

Glen Neal “Duck” Daniels, 83, of Benton, Arkansas passed away January 17, 2023.  He was born November 15, 1939 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Earnest and Ruby Tilley Daniels.

Glen was a graduate of Mabelvale High School.  He worked in the composing department at Arkansas Gazette, prior to it being renamed to Arkansas Democrat/Gazette.  Glen was a...

Barbara Jane Myers

Barbara Jane Myers

Jan 17, 2023

Barbara Jane (Saenger) Myers, 67, of Sherwood, died January 17, 2023.  She was born December 28, 1955 in San Antonio, Texas, to the late Robert and Helen (Henslee) Saenger. She was preceded by half-brother, Jimmie Farra.  Barbara is survived by sisters: Sandra Stricklin (Loyal), Carla Hobbs (Steve), and Janice Saenger.  No service at this time.

Cremation arrangements by Smith...

Martha Louellen Waller

Martha Louellen Waller

Jan 17, 2023

 

Martha Louellen Waller of Cabot, Arkansas was born November 10, 1936 to Samuel Edgar Martin and Bertha Marie Martin at Lodges Corner, Arkansas. On January, 17, 2023, surrounded by her devoted family, Martha went to Heaven to join her loving husband, Bob. She was 86 years old.

Martha was a wonderful mother to four children, Barbara Acree (Jimmy), Brenda...

David Joseph Cassinelli

David Joseph Cassinelli

Jan 16, 2023

David Joseph Cassinelli, 76, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s on January 16, 2023.

He was born to Richard and Louise Cassinelli on July 9, 1946. David was named after his paternal Italian grandfather, Louis David Cassinelli, and maternal German grandfather, Joseph Jung. David grew up in...

Ima Dean Draper Tedder

Ima Dean Draper Tedder

Jan 16, 2023

Ima Dean Draper Tedder, age 88, of Daisy, Arkansas passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023.

 

She was born on November 22, 1934, on the Little Missouri River in Daisy, Arkansas, the daughter of Ebb and Artha Mack Draper.  On December 3, 1952, she married the love of her life, Jesse Eugene “Doc” Tedder, who after 54 wonderful years...

Peggy A Hamilton

Peggy A Hamilton

Jan 15, 2023

Peggy A. Hamilton, 73, of Houston, Arkansas passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023. She was born on January 26, 1949 in North Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Walter Lee Justice and Dula Eldean Justice. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Joe Justice and Ronnie Lee Justice.She is survived by her husband of 58 years,...

Patricia Ann McCoy

Patricia Ann McCoy

Jan 15, 2023

Patricia “Patsy” Ann McCoy, 65, of Mayflower, gained her angel wings and is reunited with Jesus and her parents Kenneth and Marie Jerrell. She left this earth on Sunday, January 15th, 2023. She was surrounded by her family who deeply loved and adored their mom and granny.

She was her daughter’s best friend and vice-versa. Patsy grew up in Mayflower...

Zarious Ge-Borris Evans

Zarious Ge-Borris Evans

Jan 15, 2023

 

Zarious Ge-Borris Evans, 13, passed away January 15, 2023.  He was born July 13, 2009 in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Zarious was a student at Benton Junior High School.  He was willing and open to try new things.  Zarious was brave and outspoken.  He enjoyed sports and played basketball and football.  Zarious was a typical teenage boy who spent time playing...

Robert Lee Thompson

Robert Lee Thompson

Jan 15, 2023

Robert Lee Thompson, 75, of North Little Rock, left this world unexpectedly due to heart complications, Sunday, January 15, 2023.  He was born on November 21, 1947, in Conway, AR to the late Jarvy and Lillie Thompson.

Robert was a member of Crystal Valley Baptist Church, a 1965 graduate of Oak Grove High School, and owner of Robert Thompson Construction....

Ivene Marie Arivett

Ivene Marie Arivett

Jan 15, 2023

Ivene Arivett, age 88, of Dover, Arkansas, formerly of Garland, Texas, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023.

 

She was born on June 1, 1934, in Coleman, Oklahoma, the daughter of Johnnie Howard and Bonnie (Lattie) Howard.  On April 25, 1951, she was married to the true love of her life, Winnon Arivett, who preceded her in death on...

Judith Ann Bearden

Judith Ann Bearden

Jan 14, 2023

Judith Ann Bearden, 81, of Malvern, passed away January 14, 2023. She was born in Erie, Pennsylvania to Jeannie Burns and John Biondi who preceded her in death. She is survived by her son, Mike Wehrly (Amanda); daughter, Judy Bearden; and other family members and friends.

Nancy Geraldine McClellan

Nancy Geraldine McClellan

Jan 14, 2023

Nancy Geraldine McClellan, 81, of Little Rock, Arkansas, born November 16, 1941, in Dierks, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Nancy was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, cousin, aunt, and friend.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer Beane and Jennie Hallman; and brother, Brant Beane. Nancy is...

Howard Paul Cross

Howard Paul Cross

Jan 14, 2023

Howard Paul Cross, 94, of Little Rock finally departed this world to be with the Lord on January 14, 2023.

(In Pauls' words)

On a sunny afternoon September 2, 1928 at 1721 South Gaines St., Gladys Cross sent my father Cage Cross, my brothers Cage Cross Jr., John Robert Cross and June Bracy Cross to the Little Rock Zoo...

Steven Lyal Defrese

Steven Lyal Defrese

Jan 13, 2023

Steven L. Defrese, 59, of Jacksonville, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023. Born in Watsonville, California, to Ray and Phyllis (Wilfawn) Defrese, he was a construction superintendent with Dave Grundfest Co.

He is survived by his brother, Dennis Defrese (Wynell) of Tennessee; sister, Kim Reese (Marty) of Eudora; nieces, Courtney Hooper (Alan) and Jessica Hand (Cliff); nephews, Jeremy Defrese (Laura),...

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