Marybeth (Beth) Wafer Cravens "Everybody feels like crap in the morning. Get up anyway." This is one of the many life lessons imparted by Beth Cravens that has proven to be true. Whether you were lazy, sick, or "singing the blues," she knew, as only a Physical Therapist of 40+ years could, that the best medicine for the body and...
Gary Elwynn Phillips, Sr., 70, of Bauxite, Arkansas, passed away March 1, 2016. He was born August 3, 1945 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to the late John Dennis Phillips and Marie Hall. Gary retired from Arkansas Labeling. He loved dirt track racing and was a Nascar fan. Preceding Gary in death are his parents and son, Benji Pearson. Left to...
Dawn Renee McElderry, 53, of Sherwood passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2016. Dawn was born January 22, 1963 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dawn was a 1981 graduate of North Little Rock Northeast High School. She was currently serving as a Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy and completed 24 years of faithful service to her country. She was proud...
Frances Campbell, 94, better known as Mama Campbell, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 29, 2016. She was born in Little Rock to Roe and Mary McCranie on August 6, 1921. She spent her entire working life in Little Rock and retired from Hankins Container Company. In 1969, she and Ernest built a...
Emmanuel Garrison, 67, of Little Rock, passed away February 29, 2016. He was born in England Arkansas on January 7, 1949 to Herman and Nellie Garrison. He attended high school in England, and then attended college at A M and N in Pine Bluff, Arkansas from 1967-1968. Mr. Garrison served in The United States Armed Forces from August 21, 1968...
Duel A. Peeler, age 88 of Jacksonville, passed away February 29, 2016 in Sherwood, Arkansas, He was born June 14, 1927 in Benton, Arkansas; and he was the son of William Alfred Peeler and Lou Elizabeth Peeler. Duel was a retired small engine mechanic, who was self-employed for many years. He enjoyed motorcycles, tinkering, going to yard sales & reading...
The Reverend John L. Hickman, age 77 of Cabot, passed away February 29, 2016 in Searcy, Arkansas. John was born July 7, 1938 in Osceola, Arkansas; and he was the son of John Thomas Hickman and Ruby Hickman. Rev. Hickman was a Nazarene minister for nearly thirty-five years, serving his Lord and Savior as the pastor of Forrest City Church...
Ruth Augusta Knobloch, 93, of Sherwood, passed away February 28, 2016. She was born in Glendale, New York to Hermann and Anna Kolb Thomsen and was a floral designer. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Robert T. Knobloch, and sister, Meta Fischer, she is survived by her daughters, Ruth Anne Redd of Sherwood, Barbette Knobloch of Conroe, Texas and...
Virginia Phillips Glenn, 91, of North Little Rock passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016. She was a Registered Nurse and worked at several local hospitals. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church for over 50 years and also a member of the Altar Society. Virginia loved the St. Louis Cardinals and was known for her artistic...
Shirley Lee Shields, 69, of Benton, Arkansas passed away February 28, 2016. She was born June 24, 1946 in Cleveland, Arkansas to the late Thomas Jefferson and Weda Mae Bryant. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Louise Johnson. She leaves to cherish her memories her loving husband of 48 years, Frank Shields of Benton, Arkansas; three...
Lillie Godfrey, 71. Our beloved mother, sister, and friend departed this life Sunday, February 28, 2016. She was born January 20, 1945 to the late Felix and Doris Godfrey. She is survived by her sons, Michael and Mickey Godfrey; daughter, Candice Godfrey- Smith and her husband Zachary Smith; six grandchildren; aunt, Ceola Crump; sisters, Selma Greene and Lottie Riddle and...
Vera "Grace" Ball, 77, of Sherwood passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016. She was born March 9, 1938 in Kosciusko, Mississippi to Edward Irving and Lottie K. Gilbert Smith. She retired from Southwestern Bell and Department of Information Services for the state of Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Amy Catherine Thompson and a stepdaughter. She...
George "Bruce" Wallace, 65, of North Little Rock transitioned on February 27, 2016. He was born July 16, 1950 in Little Rock, Arkansas to George W. and Josie B. Peters Wallace. Bruce was an associate minister at Greater Friendship Christian Church in Little Rock. He is survived by his sister, Yvonne Henderson (Fred); sons, Sidney Giles (Taquila) and Terrill McCray...
Josephine Mary Luna, 66, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2016. She was born in New York City on March 19, 1949 to Rafael and Reyna (Haven) Luna. She worked as a Hospital Biller in the Health Care Industry. Survivors include her son, Kofi Luna of Memphis, TN; and grandson, Kenton Luna of Memphis, TN. No funeral services are scheduled....
Clarence Joseph Kuhn of Maumelle, Arkansas joined the Lord on February 27, 2016. Clarence was born on July 12, 1917 in Quincy, Illinois to parents Theodore and Ann Kuhn. Clarence was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Evelyn, three brothers Carl, Albert, and John, two sisters Virginia and Esther, and his wife of 42 years Barbara Kuhn. Clarence...
Jeanette A. Triplett, 96, of North Little Rock passed away Saturday, February 27, 2016. She was a member of Levy Baptist Church for 56 years. She is survived by her four children, Buna "Bettie" Sowers (David), Lillian "Victoria" Peabody. Bobby Triplett (Marilyn) and James "Skip" Triplett (Debbe); sister, Ines O'Neal; ten grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. Jeanette was preceded in death...