Gerald D. Freeling, age 76 of Sherwood, passed away August 9th, 2016 at North Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born November 6th, 1939 in Ward, Arkansas; he was the son of Lewis Freeling and Willene Freeling. Gerald was a 189th RMS for Arkansas National Guard for 40 years. He was a member of Runyan First Baptist Church for 38 years...
Roy Henry Glover, Jr., 88, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. He was born September 29, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Roy Henry Glover, Sr. and Lois Fawcett Glover of Lonoke. Longing for the community of their families who had descended from early Arkansas pioneers, the trio returned to Arkansas when Roy was six months old. He...
Dorothy Jane Sanders, 93 of Conway, entered her heavenly home on Monday, August 8. She was born January 11, 1923 in Hector, Arkansas to J.C. and Ada Poe. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Lawrence and a son, Joseph Leland, and a granddaughter, Melissa Burrow, 2 brothers and three sisters. Dorothy was a member of Truth Seekers...
Brenda Faye Langford, age 67, of Beebe went to be with the Lord Monday August 8, 2016. Brenda was born in Beebe to Alsie and Fern Langford. She attended the Beebe School District. Brenda always had a friendly and warming smile to welcome old and new friends. She loved and dedicated herself to Pathfinders and the work she performed there....
Lloyd Hurley of Ward departed this world on August 8, 2016. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Lloyd proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, United States Air Force, and Air National Guard. He fought during the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. Lloyd retired from the Air National Guard as Sr. Chief Master...
Elizabeth "Liz" Ann Bergh, 71, of Benton, Arkansas was healed by the Great Physician, Jesus Christ, on August 8, 2016. She was born August 22, 1944 in Independence, Kansas to the late Raymond and Melvina (Kelly) Lenard. Elizabeth, affectionately known as "Granny Liz" to her grandchildren, found joy in serving others. She frequently worked at her church, Glen Rose Missionary...
Franklin D. Toland, age 82, of Curtis, AR died Monday, August 8, 2016. He was born December 18, 1933, in Hedley, TX the son of Ollie and Florida Jane Clancey Toland. He owned and operated the Arkansas Restaurant for several years. He was preceded in death by his wife Bobbie Irene Toland. Survivors include two sons, Alan and Garth Toland,...
Bernice Burks passed away peacefully at home on August 8, 2016 in North Little Rock, Arkansas at the age of 84. Bernice was born on May 4, 1932 in Harrisburg, Arkansas, to Lawrence and Mary Deckelman. She was the eldest daughter and is survived by seven brothers and sisters, LD Deckelman (Bobbie Sue), Helen Stokes (Jim), Bob Deckelman (Sylvia), Diane...
Mary Alexander Bryant passed away after a year-long battle with cancer on August 8, 2016 in Austin, Arkansas at the age of 69. Mary is survived by her daughters, Ashley (Kirk) McDonald and Allison Ketcher, both of Austin; four grandsons, Ian, Riley, Carson McDonald andLane Ketcher; two granddaughters, Kennedy McDonald and Peyton Ketcher; and Jeroen Kortelandof Hoofddorp, Netherlands. She was...
Eileen Veronica Diggins Frost of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away at her home on August 7, 2016, just 19 days before her 90th birthday, and 18 days before the 65th anniversary of her marriage to her husband, C. E. "Mike" Frost. She is survived by: her husband, Mike; daughter, Terri Pesnell (Dr. Larkus); daughter, Mary Sweade (Greg); son, Edward...
Marvin Albert Echols, 87, of Little Rock, died August 7, 2016. He was born July 13, 1929 in Ft. Worth, Texas. He graduated from Little Rock Senior High in 1948 and attended Kansas State Teachers College in Pittsburg, Kansas. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Marvin worked in the printing business for many years as a...
Joanna Muse Willson of North Little Rock, AR passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 7, 2016 surrounded by her family. Joanna was born June 11, 1934 in El Dorado, AR to Moses Preston Muse, Jr. and Nancy Leake Muse. After graduating from Junction City, AR High School she married the love of her life, Robert Willson on November 23, 1955....
Matthew David Lee, 33, of North Little Rock, AR passed away August 6, 2016. Matt was born January 15, 1983 in Little Rock, AR. He is survived by wife- Katie, daughter- Madelyn, parents -Vickey and Tim Polson and Jerry Lee, six sisters, one brother, Grandmother -Wilma Lee and many extended family members and friends. A visitation will be held from...
Stacy Jo Moss, age 51, of Ward, passed away August 5, 2016. She was the daughter of Joseph and Karen Coffee born January 24, 1965. Stacy was a lover of life. She never met a stranger and literally would offer the shirt off her own back to help or make their life better. Stacy could always find the good in...
Al Haywood Rutherford, 71, of North Little Rock, rejoiced to meet His Lord and Savior face to face on August 6, 2016. He was born February 6, 1945 in North Little Rock to Keith and Mary Rutherford. One of five kids, he grew up on Arkansas Avenue. He graduated from North Little Rock High School, and later from UALR. He...
John Charles Ernst, 67, Hot Springs died on Saturday, August 6, 2016, in a local hospital. John was born October 24, 1949 in Spokane, Washington to the late John Clarence and Ada Ray (Johnson) Ernst. John was a very passionate person who always had ideas for great inventions. He had a keen eye for business strategies for real estate and...
Donald "Don" Lee Kirk, age 82, of Mountain View, passed away August 5, 2016. Don was an honorable man with noble character and made a lasting impact on those around him. He and his wife Debra, currently own and operate the Sylamore Lodges located in the Mountain View area. They built this company together. Don referred to her as not...
James "Jim" Stewart Rose, age 50, journeyed to his Heavenly home on August 4th, 2016. To know Jim was to know a faithful servant of Jesus Christ - a go-getter who was eager to do anything the Lord called him to do. His latest assignment was Interim Pastor at Monnie Springs Assembly of God in Roland, AR. He was fulfilling...
Shelia Ann Kemp, 70, of Benton, Arkansas passed away August 4, 2016. She was born January 21, 1946 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the late Leroy and Peggy (Munk) Holden. Shelia is preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, James Kemp, Jr., and her parents. She leaves to cherish her memories three children, Dell Phillips and wife Carolyn...