Obituaries

Jun 28, 2009

John Thomas Bencick, 53 of Little Rock passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2009 at his residence. He was born on August 8, 1955 in Little Rock . John's sense of humor, creativity, and gentleness will be missed by all. Our hearts are broken. John was a produce manager for Kroger stores in Maumelle, a career that followed a long...

Jun 28, 2009

Davida "Ann" Gray, age 75 of Sherwood went peacefully to be with her Lord on Sunday, June 28, 2009. She was born Valentines day, 1934. She was a devout christian, who loved to share the gospel and never missed the opportunity to witness for her gord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She spent many hours studying the Bible, praying and singing...

Jun 28, 2009

Tommy L. Riley Sr., 78, of El Paso, Ark., passed away Sunday, June 28, 2009. He was the second son of Bessie Lee Breckenridge and Sam Riley, born June 16, 1931. He was a rancher, cattleman and machinist. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Jean Hazel. He is survived by his wife, Lela Alma Cornish of...

Jun 28, 2009

Lorene Covington Ostrom, 89, of McRae, passed away June 28, 2009. She was a loving mother and grandmother who will be missed dearly. Lorene was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Covington; daughter, Vernell Ellinger; and six brothers and sisters. She is survived by one son Thomas Covington (Wilma) of Cahom, Texas; two daughters, Alice Strayhorn (O.C.) of McRae,...

Jun 28, 2009

Lois Faye Buck age 53 of Arkadelphia went home to be with the Lord on Sunday June 28, 2009. She had fought her long-term illness, gastroparesis for over thirty years but never lost her faith. She was born March 6, 1956 in Arkadelphia to Arthur C. and Geneva Price Buck. Lois was a member of First United Pentecostal Church of...

Jun 28, 2009

Gracelyn Elizabeth Jarrett, 1, of North Little Rock passed away Sunday, June 28, 2009. She is survived by her father, Jimmy Joe Jarrett; mother, Kimberly Goines; grandparents, Ronny and Carla Goines, all of North Little Rock; four aunts; two uncles; eight cousins; and a host of other family and friends. A graveside service will be held 10:00 A.M., Thursday at...

Jun 27, 2009

Edwin George Hoyt Jr., 85, of Sherwood, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2009. He was born September 5, 1923 in Little Rock to the late Edwin G. and Grace Rohlman Hoyt. He worked as a clerk for Rock Island Railroad for 44 years and was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He was also a member of V.F.W. He...

Jun 27, 2009

Earnie C. Wetherington age 86 of Arkadelphia died Saturday, June 27, 2009. He was born in Gum Springs, Arkansas to Ira and Lizzie Buck Wetherington on August 5, 1922. He was a World War II Navy Veteran, retired electrician, home builder, Arkadelphia volunteer firefighter and a member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for over fifty years. He was a...

Jun 27, 2009

John Westbrook Deese, 62, died at home Saturday, June 27, 2009, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Johnny was a loving son, grandson, brother, brother-in-law, and uncle. He had many friends and loved his cats and dogs. He was preceded in death by parents, John Henry and Marilyn Deese and maternal grandmother, Belle M. Westbrook of Beebe, Arkansas. He is survived by...

Jun 27, 2009

Forrest B. Wisdom, 88, of Beebe, passed away on June 27, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, William T. and Linnie Wisdom; son, Alan; grandson, Patrick Fowler; sister, Shirley Phillips; and three brothers, Harold, Durwood, and Shirrell. He is survived by his loving wife of sixty plus years, Evelyn Madeline Wisdom; two daughters, Pam Fowler of Benton...

Jun 26, 2009

Joshua Layne Parris, 16, of Hot Springs, Arkansas went to be with the Lord June 26, 2020.  He was born March 16, 2004 in North Little Rock, to Brian and Kara Parris.

Josh loved being outdoors.  He was an avid fisherman and hunter.  Josh attended Fountain Lake High School, where he was a member of the Honor...

Jun 26, 2009

Allen Shearls Taylor, 73, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, left this earth for another home on June 26, 2009 at four a.m. Allen is preceded in death by his father, Addy Earl Taylor; mother, Viola Taylor; two sons, James Earl and Albert Earl Taylor; two brothers and four sisters. He is survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Doris Jean...

Jun 26, 2009

Ricky Darin Crowder, 47, of Little Rock, died June 26, 2009. He is survived by his mother, Judy Price (Hershel); father, Virgil Crowder (Wilma); brothers, Derrick Crowder and Brian Gwatney (Monica); sister, Susan Lynn Allen; step-brothers and sisters, David Heedick (Amber), Carrie Carter (Scott), Gary Price (Karen) and Robert Price (Rebecca); best friend, Phillip Lyles and a host of nieces...

Jun 25, 2009

Martha Sue Farris, 78, of North Little Rock passed away Thursday, June 25, 2009. She was born May 25, 1931 to Zettie Marie and W.O. Blackwood. A loving wife and mother, Martha Sue also devoted most of her adult life to the young people in the Sylvan Hills/Sherwood Community. She taught preschool, Vacation Bible School, substitute taught at Sylvan Hills...

Jun 25, 2009

Joseph Hall, 91, of Roland, passed away on June 25, 2009. Born July 16, 1917 in Collinston, Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, he was the son of Leroy and Luvenia Brantley Hall. He was a U.S. Army veteran, a welder with A.O. Smith Company for 25 years and a Deacon at First Baptist Church in Roland. Preceded in death by his wife,...

Jun 25, 2009

Nellie Dean White, 92, of Little Rock, formerly of Clinton, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2009. She was born August 11, 1916 in DeWitt to the late John Lewis and Gertrude Howard. She attended Stuttgart Schools, was a member of First Nazarene Church of Clinton and worked as a seamstress for Ottenheimer?s Tuff Nutt and Kellwood Company. She was devoted...

Jun 25, 2009

Ann Glover Dotts, 70, of North Little Rock passed away Thursday, June 25, 2009. She is survived by her daughter and granddaughter, Courtney and Olivia Dotts, of North Little Rock; four brothers, Dennis, Wayne, Jerry and Rick Glover; one sister, Jean Berry and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hinkle and Edith Glover. Arrangements...

Jun 24, 2009

Kenneth L. Higgs, 82, of Austin, Arkansas, passed from this life on June 24, 2009. He was medically retired from Strickland Truck Line as a truck driver. Kenneth is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia A Higgs; his mother and step-father, Ella and Finis Bagby, of Little Rock; father and step-mother, Lafe and Effie Higgs of Jerusalem; and one...

Jun 24, 2009

Raymond Berry, 86, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2009. He was a Charter member of the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Rose City, a WW II veteran and was retired from Union Pacific Railroad. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Ruth Berry, and a brother, Joe Berry. He is survived by a...

Jun 23, 2009

Marion Atley Boykin, 85, of Little Rock, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2009. Born September 14, 1923 in Ludlow, Mississippi, he was the son of Charley H. and Annie Belle Kitchings Boykin. He was a U.S. Navy veteran who served during World War II in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre. After graduating from Mississippi College at Clinton, Mississippi, Mr. Boykin earned his...