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Joe "Papa Joe" Sams
Nov 20, 2023
Joe "Papa Joe" Sams, age 58, of Norman, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023.
He was born on August 8, 1965, in Texarkana, Texas, the son of Carl Wayne Sams and Cecilene Wells Sams. He was preceded in death by his father.
Papa Joe, as he was fondly known by everyone, was a Christian in his faith and was...
Gary Wayne Young
Nov 20, 2023
Gary Wayne Young, age 62, of Caddo Gap, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023.
He was born on December 12, 1960, in Hot Springs, the son of C.W. Young and Lida Jane Black. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his two grandchildren, Chaston Mandan Lee Fairless and Kandace Marie Moore.
On May 3, 1980, Gary...
Freddie Lindy
Nov 19, 2023
Freddie Lindy, age 82, of Glenwood, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 19, 2023, with his loving family by his side.
He was born on July 23, 1941, in Mount Olympus, Indiana, the son of Paul D. Lindy and Elsie Hill Lindy. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathy Crippin; his parents; one brother, Burkee...
Mary "Beth" Elizabeth Russell
Nov 19, 2023
Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Russell, 80, of Benton, AR, passed away on November 19, 2023. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was beautiful inside and out, and created beauty through her crafts, flowers and plants. Her Southern cooking was legendary, especially “Grammy's spaghetti”. She loved deeply and will be dearly missed by all.
Beth was...
Jackie Faye James
Nov 19, 2023
Jackie Faye James, age 80, of Oden, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 19, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on July 7, 1943, in Sedalia, Missouri, the daughter of John and Daisy Covington. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Billy Covington and Gary Covington.
Jackie...
Archie Franklin Miller, Jr.
Nov 19, 2023
Archie Franklin Miller, Jr. , 74, of Benton, Arkansas passed away November 19, 2023. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Archie Franklin, Sr. and Annie Laura (Collie) Miller.
Archie worked many years as a project manager in granite and stone manufacturing.
He was dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew him.
Arrangements entrusted to...
Kenneth "Sonny" Wilkerson
Nov 19, 2023
Kenneth "Sonny" Wilkerson, age 78, of Glenwood, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023.
He was born on March 4, 1945, in Weleetka, Oklahoma, the son of Homer Walter Wilkerson and Dorothy Vernon Lewis. He preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Earline Wilson; and his half-brother, Jack Hammond.
On May 13, 1967, Sonny married the love of...
Gene Powell Smith
Nov 19, 2023
Gene Powell Smith, age 78, of North Little Rock, died November 19, 2023, after a seven year battle with Parkinson's disease.
Gene was born in Little Rock, a son of Ruben and Ruby Smith. He attended NLR schools and later joined the National Guard.
His professional career included restaurant and nightclub management, carpet installation for over 30 years, owner of...
Raymond Martin O'Neal
Nov 18, 2023
Raymond Martin O'Neal, 85, of Benton, Arkansas passed away November 18, 2023. He was born July 31, 1938 in Bald Knob, Arkansas to the late Lawrence and Gladys (Martin) O'Neal.
Raymond worked in the public transportation department as a bus driver for many years.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 25 years, Mary O'Neal;...
Edwin Gibson Burns
Nov 18, 2023
Edwin Gibson Burns, 72, of North Little Rock passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023. He was born August 3, 1951 in Morrilton, Arkansas to the late Buell and Vera Cruz “Babe” Gibson Burns. After the death of his mother, the late Hattie Pearl Martin married Buell Edwin Burns and became “Mama” to he and...
Shelly Renee Worden Copeland
Nov 18, 2023
Shelly Renee Worden Copeland, age 41, of Cabot, Arkansas, moved to heaven on November 18, 2023. She was born to Jimmy and Sharon Worden November 25, 1981, in Jacksonville, AR. Shelly graduated from Cabot High School. She married William "Bill" Edmund Copeland November 3, 2001, and on January 29, 2013, Shelly and Bill adopted Gavin Edmund and Izibelle "Izzy" Grace Copeland...
William Larry Alumbaugh
Nov 18, 2023
William Larry Alumbaugh was born on September 10, 1946, to the late Lawrence and Levelle Zeiger Alumbaugh, in Lake City, Arkansas. He passed away at home in Benton, Arkansas on November 18, 2023.
Larry was raised on a farm in Lake City and graduated from Lake City High School in 1964. After attending Arkansas State College, Larry began his...
Bettye Jean Collier
Nov 18, 2023
Bettye Jean Collier, a remarkable woman who dedicated her career to scientific exploration and the love of her family, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2023, at Saline Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 11, 1942, in Okolona, Arkansas, to Travis and Christine (Spradlin) Scoggins.Bettye's passion for science led her to become an esteemed electron microscopist specializing in hematology...
Kenneth Ross Crain
Nov 18, 2023
Kenneth Ross Crain, age 96, passed away at his home on Saturday, November 18, 2023 in Monticello, Arkansas. He was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma on February 7, 1927 to Clyde Crain and Mattie Mae Mullins Crain.
He is predeceased in death by his wife, Vilma Delle Norwood Crain, his parents, his brothers, Earl Crain and Harold "Bus" Crain,...
Jaime Pruss McCurdy
Nov 17, 2023
Jaime Lanette Pruss McCurdy, 47, of North Little Rock passed away unexpectedly on November 17, 2023. She is the "middle child" of Rita Baker Pruss and Donald A. Pruss. Born on November 1, 1976, she grew-up in a Catholic family and was always joking and goofing around with others. She loved to make other people smile. Jaime left us suddenly...
Wayne Edwin Marsh
Nov 17, 2023
Wayne Edwin Marsh, 89, of Maumelle, AR went to be with Jesus on November 17, 2023. He was born on 12/23/33 in Lonoke, AR.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Jeannie Marsh: 3 sons, Grant Marsh (Joan), Greg Marsh (Missy) & Jason Marsh (Melissa) grandsons Colby Speer & Jeremy Masters, sister Doris Chandler (Buddy), sister-in-law Joan Crites (JM)...
Dana Lynne Johnson
Nov 17, 2023
Dana Lynne Johnson, age 56, of Bryant, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023.
She was born on December 2, 1966, in Orange, California, the daughter of Wayne Barnett and Rebecca Hampton Barnett. On December 31, 1986, she married the love of her life Matthew Johnson, who has preceded her in death in 1991. She was also preceded by...
Jacob Louis Van Pelt
Nov 17, 2023
Lt. Colonel Jacob L. Van Pelt (USAF retired) age 89, passed peacefully from this earth on Friday, November 17th, 2023. Jake was born on October 31st, 1934 in Staten Island, New York to Lester and Margaret Van Pelt. Jake’s list of educational accomplishments throughout his life included graduating from Ellenville High School in Ellenville, NY, Indiana Technical College (electrical engineering),...
Betty Harmon Stephens
Nov 17, 2023
Betty Harmon Stephens
May 20, 1940 - Nov. 17, 2023
Betty Harmon Stephens, a loving mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away on Nov. 17, 2023, at the age of 83. Born on May 20, 1940, in Martinville, Ark. Betty was the daughter of Arthur Harmon and Reba Talley. After the death of her father, she was later raised...
John Thomas Patterson
Nov 17, 2023
John Patterson, 79, passed away November 17, 2023. His older sister, Nancy Jones, 82, of North Little Rock passed away November 15, 2023. Cremation arrangements are being handled by Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home. Memorial Services will be held at a later date in Lima, Ohio.
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