Feb 19, 2013

Mattie Rachel Vance peacefully left this life when the Lord came for her on February 19, 2013. She was born March 6, 1923 to the late Roy and Florence Blackwood. She is preceded in death by a son Charles D. Brians and grandson Michael Charles Brians. She leaves to cherish her memory her son Robert Brians (Vicki), daughter in-law Lois...

Feb 19, 2013

Velva Sue Martiness Helm of Lonsdale passed away peacefully at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock on February 19, 2013. Formerly a resident of Jacksonville, Florida for over 30 years, she was known to family and friends as "Sue" and affectionately called "Mimi" by her grandchildren. She was born in Keo, Arkansas on October 15, 1940 to Velva Dolly Mobbs...

Feb 19, 2013

Feb 19, 2013

Tommy Franklin Jones, 68, of Maumelle died Tuesday, February 19, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jones; two sons, David and Dale Jones; two stepchildren, Clint Winn and Robin Gubanski; grandchildren, Mariah, Avantae, John Q and Marie Porter, Amber, Haley, Tiffany and Matika Jones and Lil Clint and Tommy Winn; siblings, Gwen, Nancy, Bobbie, Becky and James Jones;...

Feb 18, 2013

Richard "Dick" Carl Loerch, 84, of Little Rock, passed away February 18, 2013. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Carl and Esther Fleske Loerch, he was a U.S. Army veteran and graduate of the Business School at the University of Pittsburgh. He was a project manager for IBM for 33 years. Among his assignments he managed the lab at Uithorn in...

Feb 18, 2013

Ann Dorsey James, 83, of Little Rock died February 18, 2013. She was born August 1, 1929 in Richmond, Virginia, to the late Sam Edson Dorsey and Lois Collins Dorsey. After growing up in Hopewell, Virginia, Ann attended Westhampton College of the University of Richmond, graduating in 1950 with a degree in history. Prior to moving to Little Rock in...

Feb 17, 2013

Oscar O. Beckham, 88 of Sherwood, passed away February 17, 2013, at Hospice home care. He was born on September 8, 1924 in Kingston Springs, TN; he was the son of James B. and Mary Beckham. Oscar was a Maintenance Foreman for the U.S. Department of Defense for 38 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge He served...

Feb 17, 2013

Feb 17, 2013

Charles H. "Charlie" Poulnott, 80, of Beebe, Arkansas, was born December 15, 1932 in Crawford, Georgia, to Marion and Deecey (Snelson) Poulnott, and he died Sunday, February 17, 2013. He was hardheaded and stubborn and very devoted to his grandchildren. He was a talented woodworker who enjoyed woodworking as a hobby. He served his country in Vietnam and Korea. Charlie...

Feb 17, 2013

Ronald Jay Wallace "Paps," 75, peacefully left this life when the Lord came for him on Sunday, February 17, 2013. His family is at peace that he is now at rest in the arms of his Savior. He, along with his twin brother, Donald Ray Wallace were born February 11, 1938 to Jeffrey Wallace and Jewel Eichler Wallace in Tichnor,...

Feb 17, 2013

Billy D. Tedford, 73, of Austin, Arkansas, died Sunday, February 17, 2013. He was retired from the mobile home industry, having worked in purchasing and inventory control. In his early years he sang bass with the Travelers Quartet and later, professionally with the Melody Boys Quartet. He loved quartet singing! He is survived by his wife of forty-nine years, Trudean...

Feb 16, 2013

Gloria Jean Barnes, age 86, passed away in Oceanside, California on February 16, 2013. Born in Little Rock on October 2, 1926 to Sam and Mae Harmon, she was a graduate of Mt. Saint Mary's Academy, a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church for over 40 years, and lived in Little Rock most of her life. She is...

Feb 16, 2013

Mrs. Reba (Cook) Glover, 95, peacefully left this life when The Lord came for her on Saturday, February 16, 2013. Her family is at peace that she is now at rest in the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born November 13, 1917 to Willie Lee and Maggie (Coffey) Cook of Mt. Vernon, Arkansas. On January 5, 1938,...

Feb 15, 2013

Edna May Wheelock, 95, of Little Rock, passed away February 15, 2013. She is survived by her son, Steve Wheelock and wife, Mary, and grandchildren, Michael and Celeste, all of Massachusetts. Graveside services were held Friday, February 22 at Restland Cemetery in Dallas, Texas. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, (501)224-2200. Mrs. Wheelock's online guestbook...

Feb 15, 2013

Jimmie Cleveland Ruple, 64, of Mabelvale, passed away February 15, 2013. He was born in Little Rock to Jessie and Edith A. Ruple-Junkin and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by his son, J. D. Ruple and wife, Rachel of Shannon Hills; granddaughter, Christine and grandsons, Casey and...

Feb 15, 2013

Lt. Col. Frank A. Pitts, 81, of Conway, went to be with his heavenly Father on Feb. 15, 2013. He was born on Feb. 25, 1931, to the late Robert and Maude Pitts in North Little Rock, AR. On May 22, 1953, he married the love of his life, Frances McCullough, in North Little Rock, AR, where they raised three...

Feb 15, 2013

Parker Shepard Allen, Jr., 48, formerly of Little Rock, passed away in California. He is survived by his children, Porter and Grace Allen of Chattanooga, TN and his parents, Parker and Lillian Allen of Little Rock. No services are scheduled. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, AR 72205 (NW Corner of I-630 and Barrow Rd),...

Feb 15, 2013

Dale Keith Van Laningham, 66, of Little Rock, passed away February 15, 2013. Born in Sioux City, Iowa to Earl F. and Velma Powell Van Laningham, he was a U.S. Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Carmical; daughter, Cynthia Parker; son, Dale Van Laningham, Jr.; daughter, Kimberly Van Laningham; son, David Van Laningham; three brothers, three sisters,...

Feb 15, 2013

John Stanton, 68, of North Little Rock, a U.S. Army veteran, died February 15, 2013. Graveside services with Military Honors will be Friday, March 1 at 12:00 noon at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, North Little Rock. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501)224-2200. Mr. Stanton's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

Feb 15, 2013

View Video Tribute Frances Emily Patton, 84, of North Little Rock, died February 15, 2013. She was a member of Baring Cross Baptist Church. Frances was born November 15, 1928 in Little Rock, AR. She was a graduate from Little Rock Central High School (1946) and Draughon's School of Business. She was a retired secretary from the AR State Dept...