Tommy McMahon

Tommy McMahon

Feb 23, 2020

Tommy McMahon, 93, of Russellville passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020. He was born June 18, 1926 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma.

He was a member of the Church of the Assumption Catholic Congregation in Atkins, Arkansas.  He was a purchasing agent for Boeing and NASA during the Lunar Missions, where he was responsible for (among other things) purchasing...

Velton Shepherd

Velton Shepherd

Feb 22, 2020

Velton Alton Shepherd age 87, Okolona AR. passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020. Velton a retired farmer; was born December 25, 1932 to the late James Thomas and Veda (Francis) Shepherd in Bismarck, AR.

Velton is preceded in death by his wife Marietta Shepherd and one daughter Debra Kay Shepherd. He is survived by one son Mark...

Patricia Drennan

Patricia Drennan

Feb 22, 2020

Patricia Mooney Merkel Drennan, 84, of Mayflower passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020. She was born July 15, 1935 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Henry and Glennie Mooney.

She is survived by her son, Hank Merkel (Bobbie Ann) of Conway; daughters, Brenda Hoffman of Redfield, Sandi Silarski, of Mayflower; sisters, Wanda Mink, of Mason, Ohio and Sharon...

Juanita Holloway

Juanita Holloway

Feb 22, 2020

Juanita Blazer Holloway, 96, of North Little Rock passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020. She was born in Jacksonville, Arkansas to Roy and Eleanor Blazer. Juanita graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1941 and enjoyed getting together with her classmate for years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 64 years, Perry...

Catherine Loeda Carder

Catherine Loeda Carder

Feb 21, 2020

Catherine Loeda CarderConway, AR age 81 passed away on February 21, 2020. Loeda is survived by her husband of 65 years J W Carder; children Patricia (John) Berryman and Bill Carder; grandchildren, Catherine (Jonathan) Baxter, Michael (Tiffany) Darr, Ashley (Ryan) Creech, Kevin (Kelli) Sheppard, Alisha (Cris) Lonix, Jordyn Carder, Kyle (Cassie) Sheppard, Matthew (Jessilyn) Berryman and Madison Berryman; 10 great...

John Wages

John Wages

Feb 21, 2020

John Edward Wages, 82, passed away February 21, 2020. He was born August 3, 1937 in Benton to the late Dewell Wages and Doris (Ballard) Wages Jones. John was a strong man and a rock to his family. He retired from Reynolds Metals and served as a Volunteer Fireman in Salem. Big Piney was his favorite place to be where...

Barbara Davis

Barbara Davis

Feb 21, 2020

Barbara Ann Davis (Maw), 75 years of age born on February 23rd, 1944, from North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away peacefully to be with her father and mother on February 21st, 2020 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Barbara lived most of her life in the Park Hill Area of North Little Rock, Arkansas.  She enjoyed so many things...

Jose Rivera

Jose Rivera

Feb 21, 2020

Jose Aldolfo Rivera, 37, of Little Rock passed away February 21, 2020.  He was born December 10, 1982 in Chalatenango, El Salvador.  Jose was an employee of American Material Handling.  He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and will be missed by them all.

Survivors include his parents:  Maria Gladys Maldonado and Juan Francisco Rivera; three...

Lula Benafield

Lula Benafield

Feb 21, 2020

Lula Faye Benafield, Little Rock, AR age 79, 1940-2020

“Faye” was born in Childress, Texas, June 28, 1940 and died February 21, 2020 in Little Rock,  AR.

Faye’s family relocated from Childress to the south bay area of Los Angeles, CA when she was a child.  She was married in Los Angeles and had two...

MaryAnn Hansen-Baxter

MaryAnn Hansen-Baxter

Feb 21, 2020

MaryAnn Hansen Baxter passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020. She was born October 10, 1933 to Dr. Valentine Pardo and Rose Palazzolo Pardo in Monroe, Arkansas. Growing up with a Cuban father and Sicilian mother in eastern Arkansas provided MaryAnn with an interesting childhood. She loved to tell stories of assisting her father in his medical practice and...

Donald Shope

Donald Shope

Feb 21, 2020

Donald Edward Shope, 84, of Caddo Valley, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord Friday, February 21, 2020, at the Arkansas State Veterans Home in Little Rock.

He was born April 18, 1935 in Staunton, Virginia to Robert Miller Shope Sr. and Edith Gertrude Kisling.

After high school Mr. Shope joined the United States Air...

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Ruth Brewer

Ruth Brewer

Feb 20, 2020

Ruth Marie Brewer, age 94, of Malvern AR passed away February 20, 2020. Marie was born on January 11, 1926, in Delight AR to Richmond and Blanche (Carmen) Hill.

Marie is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Joseph B. Brewer and one daughter Carolyn Sue Tardie. She is survived by her granddaughter; Zoe Lynn Boorn...

Robert Selig

Robert Selig

Feb 20, 2020

Robert Leo Selig, 81, of Sherwood passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020. He was born April 19, 1938 in Stuttgart, Arkansas to Ignatius and Martina Selig.

He was the owner of Quality Door and Screen Company, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

Robert is survived by his wife, Bernice...

Margie Bagwell

Margie Bagwell

Feb 20, 2020

Margie Bagwell age 67, of Curtis passed away February 20, 2020. Born in Newman, GA to the late John Mays and Susie Mae (Morgan) Hendrix, Margie spent most her life raising, breaking and training horses.

Margie is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Junior Bagwell, and son Buddy Sanford. She is survived by one daughter, Lynn...

Larry Goshien

Larry Goshien

Feb 19, 2020

Larry Wayne Goshien, 77, of Mabelvale, Arkansas passed away February 19, 2020. He was born December 18, 1942 in Little Rock to the late Edward and Lela (Sory) Goshien. Larry never met a stranger. He enjoyed visiting with anyone, anywhere. His family was so special to him and he attended every sporting event his grandchildren were participating in. His grandchildren...

Brian Young

Brian Young

Feb 19, 2020

Brian Russ Young, 48, of Baltimore, Maryland passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020. He was born January 12, 1972 in Newport, Arkansas. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Brian was the front house manager for Betsy Robinson’s Bridal Collection.  He enjoyed life, family, cooking, water skiing and being at the lake, snow skiing, travel, museums, art...

Maisel Farace

Maisel Farace

Feb 19, 2020

Maisel B. Farace, 97, of Beebe, Arkansas passed away February 19, 2020.  She was born March 6, 1922 at Lonoke, Arkansas to James Draton Baker and Priscilla Hester Baker.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Nick Farace and Leslie Parchman; sons James (Sonny) Parchman and Jackie Parchman.

Maisel is survived by her sons,...

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Walter Dycus

Walter Dycus

Feb 18, 2020

Walter Doyle Dycus, 87, of North Little Rock passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020. He was born October 4, 1932 in Mayflower, Arkansas to Foster and Delia Dycus.

He and his brothers owned Dycus Brothers Masonry for 25 years and he later operated D & H Auto for 19 years. He served in the United States Army,...