All Obituaries

James Boyd

James Boyd

Jul 12, 2011

James David Boyd, 74, of Little Rock, was called to his eternal home on Tuesday, July 12, 2011. He was a loving husband and father and his greatest joy was his family. He enjoyed bowling, fishing and traveling. James was a very simple and gentle man. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Elizabeth Boyd; daughter, Valerie Boyd...

James Abbott

James Abbott

Jul 11, 2011

James R. Abbott, 76, of Sherwood, passed from this life on Monday, July 11, 2011. He was born on September 27, 1934 to James Bernie Abbott and Nati Cole in Cabot AR. Mr. Abbott was very active in his community, serving as Past President of the Local Branch of the International Brotherhood of Electricians, volunteering at Memorial Hospital, Baptist Hospital...

Deb Ezzi

Deb Ezzi

Jul 11, 2011

Deb Ezzi, age 58, of Sherwood passed away Monday, July 11, 2011. She was born November 4, 1952 in Portsmouth, Ohio. Deb was preceded in death by her brother, Larry Brashears and mother Violet Brashears. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband Tony Ezzi; daughter Kari (Eddie) Jabara; grandchildren Bailey and Ethan Jabara; father Paul Brashears; and a...

James Watson

James Watson

Jul 11, 2011

1st Sgt. James D. Watson (U.S. Army, Retired), 78, of Little Rock, passed away July 11, 2011. He was born in Fordyce to James D. and Ivey Marie Brown Watson where he was raised. At the age of 10 he moved to New Orleans for a short stay and then returned to Little Rock where, at the age of 16,...

Houston Simmons,

Houston Simmons,

Jul 10, 2011

Houston Davis Simmons, Jr., 80, passed away July 10, 2011. He was born in Monroe, Arkansas to Houston Davis Simmons and Naomi Francis Poe Simmons. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Gabriella Simmons, a brother, three sisters, a daughter, two grandsons, a granddaughter and a great-granddaughter. He is survived by his daughters, Aline Jane Scarbrough and...

Charles Gray

Charles Gray

Jul 9, 2011

Charles Nolen Gray, age 79, of Point Cedar passed away quietly at his home on Saturday, July 9, 2011. He was born at Tinsman, Arkansas on March 31, 1932. His parents were Dewey Davied and Birdie Gardner French. He retired from Lion Oil Co. in El Dorado, AR. and was a member of Valley Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to...

Brett Barham

Brett Barham

Jul 9, 2011

Brett Barham, 36, of Maumelle, beloved son, husband, father, brother, colleague, and friend left this world to join his Heavenly Father unexpectedly on Saturday, July 9, 2011. Survivors include his wife, Amber Barham; daughters, Adley and Adison of the home; parents, Gordon & Jan Barham; sister, Julie; niece, Janae; in-laws, Robert & Bridget Lehmann; brother-in-law, Shannon (Melissa); and his grandmother,...

Mrs. Terry Chism

Mrs. Terry Chism

Jul 8, 2011

Terry Chism, 69, of North Little Rock passed away Friday, July 8, 2011. She was born August 13, 1941 in Beebe, Arkansas to the late Raymond and Marvell Gray Smith. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Terry was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Jessie Clyde Chism; two...

James Albright

James Albright

Jul 8, 2011

James Gray (Jim) Albright, 82, of North Little Rock, went to be with the Lord, July 8, 2011. Jim was born September 10, 1928 in Newport, Arkansas. He moved to Little Rock in 1935 when his father was appointed head of the Arkansas State Rangers (Police). Jim attended Little Rock public schools and graduated from Little Rock Senior High (Central...

Robert Armstrong

Robert Armstrong

Jul 8, 2011

Robert "Big Bob" Armstrong, Sr., age 69, of Ward, Arkansas, passed away July 8, 2011. "Big Bob" was a strong man with a big heart who loved his family and friends dearly. He was a dedicated member of the Patriot Guard. Bob was a retired Chief of the Lake Maumelle Volunteer Fire Department. He was preceded in death by a...

Mary Burns

Mary Burns

Jul 7, 2011

Mary J. Burns, 69, of Maumelle, passed away July 7, 2011. She was born in Glasgow, Scotland to John and Julia Donnelly. Preceded in death by her parents, she is survived by her husband of 45 years, Joseph Lee Burns; son, John L. Burns and wife, Lisa of Maumelle; daughter, Susan York and husband, Greg of Little Rock; son, Michael...

Douglas Smith

Douglas Smith

Jul 6, 2011

Douglas Franklin Smith, age 69 of Alexander, passed away Monday, July 6, 2011 at the Saline Memorial Hospice House in Bryant, AR. Mr. Smith was born March 25, 1942 in Chattanooga, TN to parents, Roy and Velma Hill. He is survived by one brother; Roy Smith of Alexander, AR. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 half-...

Lois Steele

Lois Steele

Jul 6, 2011

Lois Lee Haney Steele, age 64, of Little Rock, passed away July 6, 2011. Survivors include her husband Marion Lee Steele, son Allen Steele (Niola Kay), daughter Mary, Sister Carolyn Williams. Memorial Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday, July 22, 2011 at Huson Funeral Home Chapel in Little Rock. www.husonfuneralhome.com

William Conway

William Conway

Jul 6, 2011

William L. "Bill" Conway, 73, of North Little Rock passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2011. He was a retired Mail Carrier for the U.S. Postal Service with 34 years of service. Bill was a devoted Father and Grandfather. What he loved most in life were his children. He committed most of his free time while away from work to his...

Johnny Jenkins

Johnny Jenkins

Jul 5, 2011

Mr. Johnny Floyd Jenkins, age 82, of North Little Rock, died July 5, 2011 at the Brandon Court Nursing home in Brandon, MS. . Mr. Jenkins was born in Logansville, GA on September 24, 1928 to John Egbert and Blondine Frances Bowen Jenkins. He lived in Atlanta, GA and was in the 1947 class of Tech High where he played...

Evelyn Meyers

Evelyn Meyers

Jul 5, 2011

Evelyn Janette (Jan) Meyers, 72, of Jacksonville, went to be with her Lord on July 5, 2011. Born January 30, 1939 in North Little Rock, she was a member of First Pentecostal Church of North Little Rock. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Louis Meyers; sisters, Jean McPherson of North Little Rock, Joan Hobson (David) of Ferndale...