John Wesley Kunkel, Sr., age 72, of Little Rock, Arkansas, won his battle against Parkinson's on August 7, 2021, surrounded by his wife and children.
John was born in Little Rock, AR, on September 18, 1948. He graduated from LR Central High School in 1966 and the University of Central Arkansas in 1971 with a B.S. in...
Dean William Wright of Little Rock departed this life with Christ on August 7, 2021, after an extended battle with cancer. Dean was born to Ivan and Phyllis Bailey Wright on his mother’s 26th birthday, June 12, 1956, in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. Dean attended boarding high school at Great Lakes Christian College in Beamsville, Ontario, where he...
Chad Adam Westbrook, 40, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2021. Chad was born on September 24, 1980, in Little Rock, Ark. to Rudy Westbrook and Christina Pope Westbrook and was a 1998 graduate of Benton High School. Chad met the love of his life, Teri Westbrook, and they were married on October 23,...
Helen Louise McMunn Fay, 79, of Jacksonville passed from this life on August 6, 2021, at Saint Vincent Medical Center in Sherwood. She was born December 13, 1941, in Truman, Arkansas Poinsett County to the late Jesse Lee and Mamie Hazel (Lowery) McMunn. Mrs. Fay was a homemaker and a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Jacksonville. She...
Robert J. Addie, 54 of England departed from this life on August 6, 2021. He was born March 31, 1967, in North Little Rock, Arkansas to Oliver and Carol (Coffman) Addie. Mr. Addie was a devoted Christian and member of Scott Pentecostal Church. He enjoyed hunting of any type as well as welding, but was happiest spending time with...
Burness McCraw passed from this life on August 6, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents Bill and Ruby McCraw, two brothers, Doyle and Eugene and his very recent loss of his close friend of fifty years, Stanley Fraser. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lynne, many more family members and countless friends.
Burness,...
Clarence “Buddy” Gladden left this world on August 6, 2021. He was born to the late Clyde and Louise (Swayze) Gladden on April 12, 1935. He is survived by his wife Sherry Brickey; his daughter Michele Case (David), and Cindy Haley (David); bonus daughters Kristen Wagoner (Keith), Laura Koch (Chris); eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; two sisters...
Arkansas is the only State in the US that produces diamonds and Ruth Ann Dunahay was one of her home state’s rare and precious jewels. A beloved mother, grandmother, wife and true friend, Ruth Ann, passed away August 5, 2021.
Born in Black Rock, Arkansas on October 31, 1943 to Edwin and Mary Craig Baldridge, she was...
Lou Ann Unzicker Drummond passed away on August 5, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis Vernelle and Eva Aurie Smart Unzicker: her sister, Esther Lynn Unzicker Burrow; and her many dogs: Judy, Duke, Brandeis (Brandy), Holmes (Olivia Wendella), Hugh, Katie, Marty, and Anna. She is survived by her three children: Judith Louann (Keith) Covert of...
Debra Arendt, 61 of North Little Rock, Arkansas entered her eternal reward on August 5, 2021.
Remaining to celebrate her life and legacy: Her son, Joshua Deaver-Ryan and his husband, Bryan; grandson, Wyatt Deaver-Ryan; brother, David (Connie) Ryan; sister in law, Kellie Ryan; nephew, Jason and niece, Amber Ryan; sister in law, Nancy (Emery III) Cox; nephews,...
Jack Vocque, 81, of Little Rock, passed away August 5, 2021. Born in Little Rock to Eugene and Juanita Blaylock Vocque, Jack loved the outdoors and spending time with his family and friends at the lake house. He worked at Democrat Printing and Lithograph for forty years.
Jack is survived by his wife, Brenda Larch Vocque; daughter,...
Christine C. Davis, 72, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away August 5, 2021. She was born April 24, 1949 in Los Angeles, California to the late Soloman and Eva (Cruz) Chaidez.
Christine was a homemaker who loved to shop. She loved movies of all kinds. Spending time with family and friends was her favorite thing to do. ...
William H. “Dub” Harper, 67, of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, August 4th, 2021. He was born April 2, 1954 in Shirley, Arkansas to the late Henry Alvin and Tom Nell Doyle Harper. Dub was preceded in death by his daughter Stefanie Leigh Harper, his parents, brother Joe Tom Harper, sister Jackie Harper Burnett, and daughter-in-law Trish Harper....
Thomas Eugene Shirley Sr. went peacefully to his Heavenly home on August 4, 2021. He was 87. Thomas was born on July 19, 1934, in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Sheridan and Willie Mae (Stobaugh) Shirley. He was a husband, sweetheart, father of four, papaw to his grand and great grandchildren as well as a United States Air...
Pamela Joyce Rodgers Lattin passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, in Arkansas Heart Hospital, after a battle with Covid. She was born on September 18, 1956, in Columbus, Ohio, to James Clifford Rodgers and Bonnie Lou Parham O’Leary, and loved by stepdad Bob O’Leary. She was preceded in death by all three parents. Pam was an LPN, with...
Robert Sims Ray, 79, of Ward passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021. He was born September 11, 1941 in Paragould, Arkansas to Robert and Lida Sims Ray.
He served in the United States Navy for 3 years, was a painter, custodian and a barber. He was a member of New Horizon Baptist Church in Ward, loved fishing,...
Katie Ann (Wold) Yarbrough went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Wednesday, August 4, 2021, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Katie was born January 31, 1965 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to parents Donald Ray and Mattie Jean (Franques) Wold. Katie was a graduate of Westlake High School in Westlake, Louisiana. She was married to Rev. Hugh...
Rachel Ann Mechling, 46, of Haskell, Arkansas passed away August 4, 2021. She was born November 11, 1974 in Winfield, Kansas to Floyd, Jr. and Rhonda (Tucker) Johnson.
Rachel worked as an environmental engineer for over fifteen years with GBMc and Associates. She had a warm, outgoing personality and was always willing to help others. Rachel loved...