Mar 13, 2018

David Hurley James, 62, of Little Rock, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Baptist Health Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Lorenze James and Patricia Ann James, his son, David Brian James, brother, John Pat James and step-brother, Michael C. James. He is survived by the...

Mar 13, 2018

Joseph Lee Martina passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 70 years old. He is survived by his mother, Miriam Bonner Martina; his wife, Carmen Martina; his daughter, Lauren Messina; and by his beloved nieces and nephews. Joe will be fondly remembered by his family and friends as a loving husband, father, uncle and friend. His contagious humor...

Mar 12, 2018

Estellene Hardin age 101, of Naples, Texas formerly of Malvern, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018. She was born February 17, 1917 to Richard and Nora Huggs in Blossom, Texas. She married Floy Hardin, December 22, 1937, and was married to him for 67 years and 7 months. She had four daughters and two sons-in-law, Carolyn Beeler of Huntsville, Alabama,...

Mar 12, 2018

Sharon Guy White, of Beebe, Arkansas was born November 25, 1939 and passed away March 12, 2018. She is survived by sister Carol Threat; nieces Jodi Johnson and Julie Threat; nephew Mark Dreyer; stepchildren Tom White, Linda Scott, Pat Laughlin and Judy Stephenson; and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Buddy...

Mar 12, 2018

Ethelene Kersten, 86, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away Monday, March 12, 2018. She was born March 15, 1931 in Conway County, Arkansas to Ernest and Ava Roper Harvill. She attended and graduated from Atkins High School where she met her future husband doing carpentry at the school. They married in June 1949 and moved to California where they lived...

Mar 12, 2018

DeWayne C. Hamilton, 76, of Benton, Arkansas passed away Monday, March 12, 2018. He was born April 3, 1941 in North Little Rock, Arkansas to Arthur and Myrtle Keller Hamilton. He was an avid fisherman, loving husband, devoted father and his life's mission was to be a Papa to his grandchildren. He is survived by his beloved wife, Chris Hamilton;...

Mar 11, 2018

Charlotte Measel Adkins died Sunday morning, March 11, 2018 at her home. She was born Charlotte Floretta Sparkman to Oren Matt Sparkman and Vivian Black Sparkman on May 8, 1928 in Washburn, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents, sons, Matthew Scott Measel and Charles Mikel Measel and spouses, Charles Adkins and Homer Presnall. She is survived by...

Mar 11, 2018

Charles Edward Bellott, 84, of Benton, Arkansas went to be with our Lord March 11, 2018. He was born April 7, 1933 in Warren, Arkansas to the late Finley and Pebble (Thompson) Bellott. Charles proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1952-1956 during which he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. He...

Mar 10, 2018

Lela Jo (Buchanan) Taskey, 61, of Maumelle passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018. She was born October 12, 1956 in Benton, Arkansas to Ralph Buchanan and Anna Butler. She is survived by her husband, Bobby Taskey; daughter, Shauri (Justin) Phillips; sisters, Kathi (Sam) Rumbaoa and Patti Shell; brother, Mark (Cindy) Buchanan; grandson, Jace Phillips; granddaughter, Ava Phillips; and her life-long...

Mar 10, 2018

Robert "Robby" Byron Holderfield, 53, of Jacksonville passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018. He was born December 19, 1964 to Howard and Lola (Mize) Holderfield. Robby earned a Masters in Physical Therapy from UCA. He is survived by his mother; son, Clayton Holderfield; brother, Terry Holderfield; and nephews, Eric and Ryan Holderfield. He was preceded in death by his father;...

Mar 10, 2018

Mar 10, 2018

A faithful servant of the Lord went to his eternal home on March 10, 2018. Bobby Joe Cook was born in McRae, AR on October 14, 1924. He was the eldest son of Joseph and Ellen Cook. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and two brothers, Weaver and David Cook. A few months after graduating from McRae...

Mar 9, 2018

Louise Lovell Smith, 84, of Conway, Arkansas, passed away March 9, 2018. She was born in Deberrie, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Reverend Leonard and Ollie Lovell.She was salutatorian at her high school graduation and became engaged to her high school sweetheart, Jimmy Smith. They married after he graduated from college and started a life of adventure, moving around...

Mar 9, 2018

Mildred Naomi Cable Hefner left for the next part of her journey in life on March 9, 2018. Mildred grew up on Blue Hole Road in Antioch next to the grand swimming hole. She walked to Antioch School and then rode a bus to graduate from Beebe High. She loved learning and instilled it in her children. And she played...

Mar 9, 2018

Thelma Odegaard, 82, Little Rock, joined her Viking ancestors in Valhalla on March 9th, 2018. She is survived by her four children: Marc Johnson (Linda), Little Rock, AR; Eric Johnson, Tampa, FL; Kathryn Bernard (Paul), Seminole, FL; Jim Jacobson, Rice Lake, WI; and five grandchildren. Thelma was the daughter of Christian and Hulda Odegaard of Hainesville, WI. She graduated from...

Mar 9, 2018

Billy Gerald Pickard died March 9, 2018 at Madison Health & Rehab in Little Rock. He was born in England, AR on October 6, 1946 to the late Willis C. Pickard and Nettie Pearl Cooper Pickard. He was a cotton and rice farmer who enjoyed fishing and watching western movies. He will be fondly remembered for the funny little limericks...

Mar 8, 2018

Jeff Billy Deaton, age 89, of Alpine, passed from this life on Thursday, March 8, 2018 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He was born November 26, 1928, in the Fendley community, the youngest son of Jeff Green Deaton and Carrie Walker Deaton. He was a U.S. Airforce Veteran, serving in the Korean War from 1951 - 1955. Jeff (Bill) worked to build...

Mar 8, 2018

Howard E. "Buddy" Lawrence was born in Mayflower Arkansas June 13, 1927 and died March 8, 2018 at 90 years of age at home in North Little Rock. Buddy served his Country as a Navy Seabee in WW II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Myrtle Lawrence, his brothers Wendel, Kent and sister Beatrice. Survivors include...

Mar 7, 2018

Steven Maxwell "Max" Meents of Bryant passed away Wednesday March 7, 2018 at the age of 31. He was born in Hinsdale, IL on Sept. 4 1986. He enjoyed playing and watching sports. He was a fan of all Chicago sports teams (most notably the Chicago Cubs). He also enjoyed music and spending time with friends and family, but his...

Mar 7, 2018

Roy Gay Jones, 84, of Little Rock, Arkansas departed this life March 7, 2018. He was born October 23, 1933 in Cabot, Arkansas to the late William Woodson and Cora (Beavers) Jones. Roy proudly served in the United States Army. He was a retired truck driver and owned his own siding company, Joy Siding. Roy was a member of the...