James H. "Butch" Gardner, 73, went to meet his Lord on Sunday December 27, 2015. He was born October 15, 1942 in Little Rock to Eugene and Audrey Gardner. Butch loved all kids, especially his grandchildren, and riding ATVs. He thoroughly enjoyed living on several acres in the Marche community of North Little Rock, along with his kids, grandkids, and...
Ruth Whitfield Witkowski of North Little Rock left her earthly home on December 26, 2015 at 8:15 pm to taste the blessedness of the Lord's perfect rest. She was born in Bunkie, Louisiana-Avoyelles Parish on June 24, 1925 to Harvey Whitfield and Fanny Norman Whitfield Rook. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Marion Edward Witkowski,...
Carolyn Green, 59, of Benton, Arkansas passed away December 26, 2015. She was born June 23, 1956 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Plumer H. "Bud" Green and Rose Marie Green. Carolyn was a United States Air Force veteran. She was born in Little Rock, moved to California for thirty years, and moved back to Arkansas in 1989. She...
Ms. Karyn Sue Walker Averitt, of Houston, Texas passed on December 26, 2015. She was born in North Little Rock, Arkansas, the beautiful daughter of William Mason Walker and Marie Tolleson Walker. After graduating from North Little Rock High School as Secretary of her senior class, Karyn attended Arkansas State University, where she enjoyed being a member of the Alpha...
Venus Marie Wilson, 58, of Tulsa, OK, died December 25, 2015. She was a teacher in Tulsa Public Schools for over 28 years. Memorial will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Wheatly Community Center in Boynton, OK. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501)224-2200. Mrs. Wilson's online guestbook may be signed at...
Betty Jean Phillips Johnson, age 88, of Arkadelphia, formerly of Monroe, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2015 in Arkadelphia. She was born January 16, 1927 to Charles Derwood and Lona Howell Phillips. Betty was a member of Arkadelphia First Baptist Church. During her time in Monroe, she was involved with Special Olympics. She enjoyed singing and line dancing....
Dr. Richard Mills passed peacefully from this life, into his eternal home on December 24, 2015. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, a tremendous friend to many, a beloved professor, and mentor to thousands of students. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his devoted wife Pam of 47 years...
John William Waller, 86, of Little Rock passed away December 24, 2015. He was born on December 1, 1929 in Beryl, AR to John Stanley and Pearl (Hopkins) Waller. He graduated from Little Rock High School in 1948. He so enjoyed meeting with his school friends for lunch every month. After serving in the Army in Austria and Germany he...
Michael Allyn Boeckenstedt, 41, of Benton, Arkansas passed away December 24, 2015. He was born October 6, 1974 in Manchester, Iowa to Frank M. and Marlene J. Sprague Boeckenstedt. Michael was an independent contractor in the construction industry. He leaves to cherish his memories his parents; daughter, Rebecca Hoefler of Dubuque, Iowa; grandson, Chase Miller of Dubuque, Iowa; sisters, Tanya...
Jim Ed Thomas, age 58, of Hot Springs, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2015 in Hot Springs. He was born December 6, 1957 in Russellville, Arkansas to Jimmy Edward Thomas and Linda Green McCaskill. Jim Ed was a heating and air conditioning repairman and a U. S. Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by one sister, Sharon Diane Davidson....
James Richard "Dick" Hooper, 62, of Little Rock, passed away December 23, 2015. He was born in Little Rock to Sanford and Ann Stuart Hooper. He was preceded in death by his father Sanford Hooper of Little Rock. He is survived by his mother Ann Hooper, wife Pam Hooper and his daughter Melissa all of Little Rock, Sister Dianne Brady,...
A.J. Huddleston, age 90, of Bismarck died Wednesday, December 23, 2015. He was born September 3, 1925 in Emmett, AR the son of Roy and Effie Lingo Huddleston. He was a retired Marine Dealer and a member of Second Baptist Church in Arkadelphia. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 70 years, Faye Huddleston on July 11,...
Juanita Jean (Crase) Ruff of North Little Rock passed from this earthly life to be reunited with her beloved George (GT) and her family members and dear friends, in Heaven on December 23, 2015. She was born in Leslie, Arkansas on May 8, 1930 to Andy and Artie (Gilliam) Crase. She was united in marriage to George Thomas Ruff on...
Michael J. Shuster, 60, a resident of Sherwood, Arkansas and Warrensburg, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2015. Mike was born on November 7, 1955 in Lorain, Ohio, the son of Raymond and Pauline (Mathis) Shuster. He married Mary J. Marko on August 5, 1978 in Lorain. The couple made their home in Illinois and Wisconsin prior to moving to...
Isabelle Hubbard, age 83, of Friendship, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, December 22, 2015. She was born October 13, 1932 to the late Walter and Mary Granj Kot. Isabelle was a member of Caney Missionary Baptist Church. She loved to crochet, especially making dolls. Survivors are her children, Linda (Randy) Hathcock, Mary (Alan) Cansler, Gail (James) Summerville...
Shawn Mendell Keck, 57, of Little Rock died Tuesday, December 22, 2015. A passionate musician who is survived by one son, Jeremy Keck, (Farrah), his mother Carolyn Keck, grandchildren Leona Elliot S. Keck, and Layla Marie S. Keck. Services will be private. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home. Mr. Keck's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
Marian Jean Speed 57 of North Little Rock died December 21, 2015. She was loved by her family and the Lord. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints. She was survived by her 95 year old Father RV. George H. Speed, Sister Glenda Offer-Isokariari, Brother George Miles, daughters Tawonna, Glenda, Racheal and Evette...