Shirley Ann Johnston Graves, 78, of Little Rock, wife of John F. Graves, Sr., for 49 years, went to heaven Tuesday, September 1, 2015 on her birthday. She was a foster parent to many children and a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, painting, dancing and camping with family and friends. Shirley was preceded in death by...
Margaret Louise Scully, 78, of North Little Rock passed away on August 31, 2015. She was born on January 15, 1937 in Lonoke, AR to William Troy and Myrtle Florence (Moore) Eslick. She was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by six children; Virginia Gail Holland of Tuscon, AZ, Mary Elizabeth Caples of North Little Rock, Ronald Lee Caples...
Henry Lee (Hank) Handley Jr. was born in Wylam, Alabama on January 30, 1925 to Henry Lee Handley and Hortense Urena Greer Handley. He died August 31, 2015 in Searcy, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Alfred B. Handley and Gerald A. Handley and four sisters Bertha DeMott, Hortenese Anderson, Cordelia Handley, and Mary...
Victor Gale "Bill" Swann, 91, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away Monday, August 31, 2015, at Saline Memorial Hospice in Bryant, with his daughter by his side. He was born July 4, 1924, in Beebe, Arkansas, to Louie B. and Natalie (Bedell) Swann. Preceding him in death were his parents; three brothers, Espy Woodrow Swann, L. B. Swann, Jr., and Thomas...
Frank Paradise, 71, of Little Rock, passed away August 31, 2015. Preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Bessie Northern Paradise, and brothers, SSgt. Bryce Allen, Sr. and Frederick Paradise, he is survived by his wife, Sandra Pettus Paradise; sons, Justin Paradise (Jessica) of Little Rock and Adriel Paradise of Claremore, Oklahoma; daughter, DeEtta Parker of Little Rock; brothers,...
Alyn Marie Riel, 79, of Little Rock, passed away August 31, 2015. Preceded in death by her parents, Troy French and Thelma Davis Dwyer, husband, Donald Eugene Riel, daughter, Elizabeth Carol Wallis, and son-in-law, James "Chip" Crain, she is survived by her sons, Michael Anthony Riel (Diane) of Virginia and David Robert Riel (Shelley) of Little Rock; daughter, Catherine Suzanne...
Betty Jean Paine, 75, of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord August 31, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Gary Paine and sons, John Wood and Rodney Paine. Memorials may be made to the Pulaski County Humane Society. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)224-2200. Online guestbook: www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
Reba Clair Kirksey Cooper, age 83, of Arkadelphia, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2015 at her home. She was born September 25, 1931 to Roy William Andrew and Winnie Hazel Adams Kirksey. Reba was a member of Second Baptist Church where she served as church pianist for many years. She was retired from the Arkadelphia Human Development Center. Reba was...
Quincy T. McDonnell, Jr., 88, God called one of his most dedicated servants to his side on August 29th, 2015. Born to Quincy T. and Opal Agnew McDonnell on April 2, 1927, in Peacock, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Charles McDonnell; two sisters, Thelma Jeter and La Vern McDonnell; and stepdaughter Norma Jean Davidson...
Clio Jane Merideth Townsend, 80, of North Little Rock, passed away on August 29, 2015. She was born on November 15, 1934 to Shelby and Lillian Hill Merideth. Clio retired as office manager from the Scottish Rite Temple in Little Rock and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She loved to cook, was an avid reader and loved her...
Charles Franklin White Jr., age 55 of Little Rock and formerly of Sheridan, AR, passed from this life August 29, 2015. He was born on January 21, 1960 in Little Rock, AR, to Charles and Lucille White. Charles was an avid outdoorsman and loved camping and nature. He was creative and enjoyed using his special talents in making and creating...
Tammie Goff, 53, of McRae, Arkansas, was born December 15, 1961 at Searcy, Arkansas, to Lester and Venus (Smith) Tozer, and she died Friday Aug. 28, 2015. Tammie is survived by three sons, Justin Coley, Brian Goff and Derik Holliday; two daughters, Amanda (Wade) Johnson and Stacie Goff; her companion, Kevin Walsh; grandchildren, Madison Coley, Brayden Goff, Remington Goff, Autumn...
Jerry Don Rayburn, 71, of North Little Rock passed away Friday, August 28, 2015. He was born February 26, 1944 in Dublin, Texas to the late Vernon and Antha Mae Jones Rayburn. He retired from Union Pacific Railroad. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Cindy Rayburn; children, Kym Moore, Stephen Moore (Lorie), Jerri Rayburn, Keri Bjork (David);...
Lynda Michelle "Miki" Langley Harris, 45, of Benton, AR passed away August 28, 2015. She was born February 23, 1970 in Benton, AR to the late Steve and Vicki Langley. Miki was a member of United Missionary Baptist Church. Miki was preceded in death by her daughter, Rebecca Cook; parents; grandparents Myrl and Mary Langley, and Rev. L.D. and Euna...
Ian William Canham, 29, of Little Rock, passed away August 28, 2015. Born in the United Kingdom, he was preceded in death by his father, Stephen Canham and grandmothers, Brenda Canham and Monica Stroulger. He is survived by his mother, Catherine Canham; brother, Jonathan Canham; sisters, Rachael Canham and Emma Darnell, all of Little Rock; grandfather, Ian Canham; uncle, David...
Janell Phelan, age 80, of Little Rock, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 27, 2015. She was born on August 8, 1935 to the late Thomas and Marie Dixon. She was an active member of Saint Mark's Episcopal Church where she volunteered in the church office. She was past president of La Moderne service...