Jan 13, 2013

Thomas Copeland Franks, 93, of Little Rock, died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. He and his twin sister, Katherine, were born Sept. 29, 1919 in Hope, Arkansas to the late William and Lena Franks. A World War II veteran, Thomas graduated from Hope High School and attended State Teachers College in Conway before his National Guard unit was activated in December...

Jan 12, 2013

Ronnie "Dean" Russell, age 61, passed away January 12, 2013. Ronnie was born March 26, 1951 in Mineral Wells, Texas. He is survived by his wife of 38 years; Sharon Russell of Hot Springs, Arkansas, son; Wesley Alan Russell and wife Kim of Rison, Arkansas, daughter; Candace Renee Russell of Hot Springs, Arkansas, two brothers; Bill Russell and wife Beth...

Jan 12, 2013

Earnest James Edney Jr. age 62 of Emmet, AR died January 12, 2013. He was born October 9 1950 the son of Ernest James and Mary Lee Houston Edney. He was a retired mechanic for the Arkansas State Highway Department and treasurer for the Swamp Riders Motorcycle Club. He was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis Jean Edney and...

Jan 12, 2013

Maxine Wallace, age 74 of Lonoke, passed away January 12, 2013 in Lonoke, AR. She was born on February 13, 1938 in England, Arkansas to Roy and Pearlie Bates. She was a member of Ladies Auxiliary VFW #9095. Maxine is preceded in death by her husband, James A. Wallace. She is survived by her children, Alvin and Libby Finch of...

Jan 12, 2013

Betty Jewel Brown, 88, of Little Rock passed away Saturday, January 12, 2013. She was born in Plumerville, AR on September 22, 1924 to William and Mary Tina (Grimes) Waddle. She is survived by her children, Mike Brown (Sue) of Little Rock and Pat McNew (James) of Sherwood; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends....

Jan 12, 2013

Willie Marie Gatewood Finley born August 1, 1942 in Egypt, Arkansas joined her heavenly Father on January 12, 2013 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was welcomed by her husband, Richard Finley; her parents, Willie H. Williams and Stella Arnold Williams; her brothers, Willis Williams, Lloyd Harris, John Sanders and Roy Smith; her sisters, Ruby Thrash, Lavern Holt...

Jan 12, 2013

Ola Amanda Gundy, 95, of North Little Rock passed away Saturday, January 12, 2013. She was born June 8, 1917 in Waterloo, Alabama to Thomas Jeff and Hattie Haynes Higgins. She moved to Arkansas at the age of 3. She married Duke, May 31, 1952. They had a good and happy marriage for 40 years and 20 days. He went...

Jan 12, 2013

Fred Forbush, age 76 of Mabelvale, passed away January 12, 2013 at his home. He was born October 23, 1936. He is preceded in death by his parents Bill and Flossie Forbush and a brother Lee. Survivors include his wife Edna, sons Danny (Karen), Gary, and Tony; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren and brothers Wally & Carroll. Memorial Services will...

Jan 12, 2013

Jan 12, 2013

Mildred Pruitt Secrest passed away January 12, 2013. She was a member of Collierville United Methodist Church of Collierville, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her husband, John (Jack) Burdett Secrest of 46 years; her parents, Charlie and Mamie Pruitt; brothers, Delton Pruitt, Russell Pruitt, Jack Pruitt, and Milton Pruitt; sisters, Helen Pruitt and Christine Wisdom; sisters-in-law, Margaret Pruitt,...

Jan 12, 2013

Louis Don Zaio, age 64, of North Little Rock died at home with his family by his side on Saturday, January 12, 2013. He was born March 23, 1949 to Dante Luigi Zaio and Margaret Busby. He was born in Chicago, IL and later moved to Hot Springs, AR where he grew up. He had two daughters before his marriage...

Jan 11, 2013

View Video Tribute Rev. John McNew, 59, of Vilonia, passed away on January 11, 2013. He was born on August 12, 1953 to Sherrell and Mildred McNew. John graduated from North Little Rock High School and attended Hendrix College where he graduated with Honors. He served many years as manager at Mardels and was Pastor at Hickory Plains Church of...

Jan 11, 2013

Thomas Albert Medlock Sr. age 88 of Arkadelphia died Friday, January 11, 2013. He was born in Clark County January 17, 1924 the son of James and Althea Una Jacks Medlock. He was a retired cattle rancher and a member of the Unity Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Lois Runyan Medlock and a daughter, Beverly...

Jan 11, 2013

Herman "Bud" Harlan, 80 of Jessieville, passed away January 11, 2013 in Little Rock, AR. Clyde Hazel and Maggie Delena Harlan legally married and had four children; three daughters and one son, Herman "Bud" Harlan. Second born on April 14th, 1932 in Hickory Plains, Prairie County, AR. Bud's dad was a share-cropper doing farm work and moving from farm to...

Jan 11, 2013

Kate Marie Nix age 88 of Sparkman died Friday, January 11, 2013. She was born February 12, 1924 in Hot Spring County the daughter of Earl and Lula Edna Voss Fite. She was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband John Tony Nix and one son John Mike Nix. Survivors include...

Jan 11, 2013

Sharon Jeanette Emory age 49 of Bismarck died Friday, January 11, 2013. She was born in Arkadelphia July 8, 1963 the daughter of Raymond and Alice McCarty Lookadoo. She is survived by her husband Lenard Emory, three daughters, Jennifer Marsh of Mt. Pine, Carol Hall of Mt. Ida, and Susan Whitten of Bentonville, her father, Raymond Lookadoo of Point Cedar,...

Jan 11, 2013

Andrew Joseph Ring, 25, of Little Rock, beloved son, brother, grandson and uncle, passed away Friday, January 11, 2013. He was born on January 19, 1987 to Mark Ring and Jennifer (Prause) Davis. Andrew is survived by his father, Mark Ring of Benton; mother and stepfather, Jennifer and Jered Davis of Beebe; brothers, Mark Ring (Farrah Wallis) of Conway, Heath...

Jan 11, 2013

Beulah Mae "Boots" Whitmire, age 79 of Sherwood, passed away January 11, 2013 at Little Rock. She was born on August 5, 1933 in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina; and was the daughter of the late Earnest W. Beasley and Estelle Marie Beasley. She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother Shelton Beasley. Survivors include her children Michael...

Jan 11, 2013

View Video Tribute Rev. John McNew, 59, of Vilonia, passed away on January 11, 2013. He was born on August 12, 1953 to Sherrell and Mildred McNew. John graduated from North Little Rock High School and attended Hendrix College where he graduated with Honors. He served many years as manager at Mardels and was Pastor at Hickory Plains Church of...

Jan 10, 2013

Zella Mae Brooks, 80, of Little Rock/Fayetteville, Arkansas passed away January 10, 2013. Born in Beebe, Arkansas August 9, 1932 to Earl C. and Mona Faye Kirk, she was a graduate of Beebe High School, and worked many years with her husband as owners of Pete Brooks Carpet in Little Rock. She moved to Fayetteville, Arkansas in 2002 to be...