Michael Courtney
Mar 9, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Griffin Leggett Conway FH, CONWAY, AR.
Kimel Johnson
Mar 9, 2016
Kimel E. Johnson, 63, of Beebe, Arkansas, passed away March 9, 2016. He was born October 4, 1952 in Vinnie, Kentucky. He served six years in the National Guard. He worked for the Arkansas Highway Dept. for five years, and retired from First Electric after 29 years. Kimel is survived by one son, Kevin Robert Johnson of Garner; his mother,...
Jerry Shue
Mar 9, 2016
Dr. Jerry Lester Shue, optometrist, of North Little Rock died March 9, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Beebe, Arkansas, on September 13, 1943, to Edward Franklin and Nina Lester Shue. Jerry graduated from Beebe High School, Arkansas State University, and the Southern College of Optometry. He practiced in North Little Rock for 40 years....
Cheryl Bryant
Mar 9, 2016
Cheryl Lynn Bryant, age 49 of Searcy, passed away March 9, 2016 at White County Medical Center in Searcy. She was born July 8, 1966 in Modesto, California. Cheryl was a caregiver for many years, as well as a loving mother and sister. She loved animals and was considered a friend to everyone she knew. She is preceded in death...
Winnie Cox
Mar 9, 2016
Winnie Sue Cox, age 82, of Arkadelphia, died Wednesday March 9, 2016. She was born July 4, 1933, one of seven daughters and one son to Gene and Gussie Mae Hambrick Evans in Biggers, Arkansas. Winnie was a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother and steadfast friend. She was a long-time member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church. She was...
Imogene Fisher
Mar 8, 2016
Imogene Fisher, age 91, of Beebe, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016. She was born in White County in 1924 to Clarence M. and Gertie Faulkner. She was predeceased by her parents and by her husband of 57 years, Marvin Fisher. Survivors include her four children, Larry (Dolores) Fisher of Beebe, Mike (Susan) Fisher of Beebe, Karen (Gerald) Gilbert...
Pearlee Evans
Mar 8, 2016
Pearlee Evans, of Beebe, Arkansas went home to be with the Lord on March 8th 2016, at the age of 96. She was preceded in death by her husband Austin Evans; one son Alton (Sonny) Evans; two daughters, Opal (Evans) Muncy and Shirley Evans; one grandson, Dr. Jeff Evans; three sisters, Fay Ruth Horton, Vera Horton and Letha Horton; eight...
James Fisher
Mar 8, 2016
James Henry "Buddy" Fisher of Beebe, Arkansas, passed away on March 8, 2016 at the age of 70, surrounded by loved ones. Buddy was born March 24, 1945 to Rubie and Peggy Fisher in Beebe, Arkansas. He was a retired electrician from IBEW Local 295 and enjoyed hunting and fishing in his retirement. Buddy and Helen attended the Beebe Church...
Mark Barney
Mar 8, 2016
Mark A. Barney, age 64 of Little Rock, ended his courageous battle with cancer on March 8, 2016 in Little Rock. He was born June 20, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio. He was the son of Harry Day Barney and Margaret E. Barney. Mark was a Master Plumber and Heat & Air Repair Specialist for Rector-Phillips-Morse for more than thirty years,...
Haley Olmsted
Mar 8, 2016
Haley Nicole Olmsted passed away from a sudden illness on March 8, 2016 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She leaves behind her father and mother, Jon and Susan Olmsted; her brother, Garrett; her paternal grandparents, Robert and Nell Olmsted and her maternal grandparents, Fred and Kathy Quick; maternal aunt, Tammy Santich; her paternal aunt and uncle, Jeff and Cheryl Olmsted; and...
Dale Turpin
Mar 8, 2016
Dale K. Turpin, 87, of Beebe, Arkansas, was born March 7, 1929 in Beebe, Arkansas to Claude and Elva Turpin. He departed this life Tuesday, March 8, 2016. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. He is survived by his brother, Ron Turpin, Mountain View; four daughters; Mary Crass, Forest, Mississippi; Georgia Springs (Ed), Tampa, Florida; Paula Jones (Lee),...
Connie Joann Reed
Mar 7, 2016
Connie Joann Reed, 64, of Conway was born on August 1, 1951 in Little Rock, Arkansas and passed away on March 7, 2016 in Conway, Arkansas. She was a very caring and giving person that did so much for so many people. She never met a stranger. She could light up a room the instant she walked in. She enjoyed...
Catherine Johnson
Mar 7, 2016
Catherine Anne Johnson, 62, of Benton, Arkansas died March 7, 2016. She was born November 27, 1953 in Covington, Louisiana to the late James and Natalie Burkart. Survivors include two sons, David and James Johnson; grandson, Arthur Johnson; and brother, David Burkart. Services by Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Ola Gipson
Mar 7, 2016
Ola Gipson, age 93 of Jacksonville, passed away March 7, 2016. She was born April 4, 1922 in Bradford, Arkansas; she was the daughter of Louie and Bessie Goad. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and daughter Alverna Moser. Survivors include her daughter Hazel Stanhibel (Marty); grandchildren, Howard Webb (Teraysa) of Jacksonville, Vickie Davis of Maumelle, Cynthia...
Wanda Frederick
Mar 7, 2016
Wanda Ruth Hales Frederick, age 78 of Bismarck, passed away March 7th, 2016 at National Park Medical Center. She was born on April 15th, 1937 in Tom Bean, Texas. Wanda was a homemaker and a member of Mockingbird Street Church of Christ and enjoyed sewing, cooking and fishing. She was preceded in death by her parents Norris K. Hales and...
Earl Hudson
Mar 6, 2016
Earl Marion Hudson, 77, of Clinton passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016. He was born May 11, 1938 in Vanndale, Arkansas to Alton and Offie Holley Hudson. He is survived by his wife, Frances Hudson; children, William Wright (Jeanine), Kathy Williams (Cleon), Gene Wright, Debbie Grimmett (Doyle), Teresa Chapman (Dan) and Lori Hudson; thirteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brothers, John Hudson...
Gordon Griffith
Mar 6, 2016
Gordon Fentress Griffith, 79, of Forrest City, AR, a man of God, devoted husband, and loving father, returned to the Almighty on March 6, 2016. His faith guided his spiritual, civic, and family life. He was born September 19, 1936 to Elizabeth McClain and Graham Griffith and raised in Hughes, AR. He attended Forrest City High School where he met...
Wandene Priest
Mar 6, 2016
Visitation will be Thursday, March 24, 2016 from 9:30 am until 10:30 am at Huson Funeral Home in Little Rock. A Graveside service will be held at 11:00 am at Landmark Cemetery in Little Rock, Arkansas. Burial will follow at Landmark Cemetery in Little Rock, Arkansas.
John Merkley
Mar 5, 2016
John Paul Merkley, 57, of Mayflower, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016. He was born August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delbert Merkley and Pat Keefer. He worked in the water proofing and restoration industry. He was an avid fisherman and dedicated Chicago sports fan. He is survived by his wife, Pat...
Mildred Staerkel
Mar 5, 2016
Mildred Marie Staerkel, 96, passed away on March 5, 2016. She was born January 30, 1920 to Augustus and Mary Kitts in Armstrong Springs, Arkansas. She married Alvin Staerkel on March 23, 1941 in North Little Rock, Arkansas. She attended Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway, Arkansas. For more than 14 years she was a clerk at Laman Public Library...