Edith Lenora Mathis, 74, of Benton, Arkansas passed away January 15, 2017. She was born June 9, 1942 in Marshall, Arkansas to Osher D. Blackwood and the late Evelyn Wadkins Blackwood. Edith was preceded in death by her mother; sister, Barbara G. Jackson; and nephew, Ricky Jackson. She leaves to cherish her memories her loving husband of over fifty-six years,...
Arrangements under the direction of Griffin Leggett Conway FH, CONWAY, AR.
Louise Whaley Shephard, 94, went to be with the Lord on January 14, 2017. She was preceded in death by her two husbands, Arvil Whaley and Earl Shepherd; two sons, Edward and Pat Whaley. She is survived by seven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral service will be 11:00 am Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Smith - Westbrook Funeral...
Ed Miller, 73, of Maumelle, Arkansas passed away January 14, 2017. He was born September 7, 1943 in Lincoln, Illinois to the late Hubert and Helen Stein Miller. Ed was self-employed home builder and architect. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents; and half-sister, Barbara DiSanti. He leaves to cherish his...
William "Bill" J. Skarda, 79, of Carlisle passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017. He was born February 1, 1937 in Hazen, Arkansas. He was a Business Manager for 37 years for Lone Pine Enterprises, Inc. and Carl Garrich, his uncle, father figure and mentor. Bill was a graduate of the College of the Ozarks in 1958 where he received the...
Berdie Mae Ward High began her earthly journey April 14, 1913 and embarked to her eternal home January 14, 2017 at the age of 103. She was the eldest of nine children born to Benjamin Edgar and Bessie Eva Smith Ward. She spent her entire life in Lonoke County, learning at an early age to cook, take care of siblings...
Melba Lucile Dicus Thompson, a life-long resident of North Little Rock, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, January 14, 2017. She was born on March 12, 1933 and was one of six children in the family of Leon and Virgie Dicus. She will be remembered by friends and family as a kind and...
Kenneth Wayne Jenkins went to be with his heavenly Father on Friday, January 13, 2017. He was born on July 4, 1943 in Sylvan Grove, Alabama, to the late Trecy Roberts Jenkins and Olen "Boots" Jenkins. Ken relocated to Little Rock, Arkansas in 1972 with Air Products and Chemicals, where he retired as a Regional Manager after 35 years of...
Robert "Bob" Scott Harmon, 69, of Sherwood passed away Friday, January 13, 2017. He was born December 28, 1947 in Little Rock, Arkansas to James and Bonnie Glenn Harmon. Bob retired from Southwestern Bell after many years of service. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Dara Gachot Harmon; daughters, Shayla Harmon Stinnett (Robert) and Kellie Harmon; three...
Geraldine "Gerry" Edna Leslie died January 12, 2017 in Little Rock. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, James "Jim" Waller Leslie Sr. She was born in Springwater, New York on July 7, 1921 to Charles Lewis Snyder and Dasie Pearl Glover. In 1925 the family moved South to Florida near the town of Palaka and...
Barbara Grimes Edwards, 84, formerly of Ward, Arkansas went to be with the Lord January 12, 2017. She was born November 1, 1932 to Hoyt and Bess Kelley. Barbara is survived by her husband, Troy; two daughters, Debbie Burnett (Bo) of North Little Rock and Tommie Hoffman (Bobby) of Austin; two sons, Rodger Grimes (Sara) of Austin, Texas and Bill...
Shirley Betty Potts, 79, of Alexander, Arkansas passed away January 12, 2017. She was born September 8, 1937 in Rosebud, Arkansas to the late Frank and Angie Thacker Smith. Shirley's grandchildren were the light of her life. She enjoyed spending time with them including watching wrestling. Shirley loved taking care of her rosebushes. In her later years, she would spend...
Betty E. Stewart, 94, a longtime resident of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away at Paris Regional Medical Center, Paris, Texas on Thursday, January 12, 2017. She was preceded by her husband, Roscoe Stewart, parents Anna and Ira Z. Hackler, and sisters Alma Tallman and Olive Goss. She took great pride being born in a dugout in La Junta, Colorado...
Matthew Dale Norman, 54, of Little Rock, passed away January 12, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Phoebe Dale Darby Norman, brother, Daniel Norman and his aunts, Sue Gaston, Lucette White and Patricia Holsapple. He is survived by his sister, Ellen Bullard (Steven) of Springfield, Missouri; brothers, David Norman (Catherine) of Cabot and Rob LaFollette...
Danny Wellman Crace, 72, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, Jan 12, 2017. He was born on Jan 23, 1945 to Ivol and Lorean (Smiley) Crace in Marshall, AR. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Earl Allen Crace. Danny was employed at the Senior Citizens Center with the City of Sherwood. Danny never met a stranger....
Charlene M. Gresham, 85, of Beebe, Arkansas, was born April 28, 1931 at Mt. Vernon, Arkansas, to Elwood and Mary (Roush) Mangum. She passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017. Charlene served in the U.S. Air Force. She worked as a registered nurse for thirty years. Charlene was warm and welcoming and her home was open to all. Everyday simple pleasures...