Carl Edward Goodson, 92, of Little Rock, died Wednesday following a long illness. Born July 31, 1917, in St. Louis, he was the son of the late Harry Edward and Clara Irene Cummins Goodson. By their example, his parents nurtured a deep respect for tradition, discipline and hard work that shaped Dr. Goodson's distinguished life - from a childhood of...
Billy Gene "Bill" Arrington, 74, of Sherwood, loving father and grandfather departed this life March 17, 2010. He was born in Bayou Meto, Arkansas on July 1, 1935 to Carroll and Bertie Arrington. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Gus Arrington and his parents. Bill is survived by two daughters Kim Mangold (Sean) of North Little Rock,...
Sherrill E. Drum of Hot Springs Village died Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at his home. He was born August 3, 1917 in Yawkey West Virginia, the oldest of three children of A. G. and Zella Drum. His father was a wildcat oil driller and the family moved constantly during Sherrill's youth to drilling camps throughout the West. He was an...
Richard L. Thompson, 60, of West Helena, passed away Monday, March 15, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Margie Thompson of West Helena. He is survived by two daughters, Nikki and Mallory Thompson of Little Rock; one sister, Dianne and husband Clifford Craig of Batesville; nephew, Brian Groves; and niece, Ashley Nicholson both of Batesville....
Beatrice G. Haigwood, 86, of North Little Rock passed away Monday, March 15, 2010. She was a member of New Life Pentecostal Church in North Little Rock. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Blakley and husband, Don, of Scott; grandchildren, Nicolas Blakley and Kristy Blakley Stockton and husband, Aaron; great-grandson, Alexander Stockton; sister, Mildred Cochran, of Little Rock; brother,...
Lynn S. Woodward, 65, of North Little Rock passed away Monday, March 15, 2010. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi International Sorority, Laureate Alpha Alpha Chapter, Bossom Buddies and Lakewood United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Robert "Bob" Woodward, of North Little Rock; two sons and daughters-in-law, Bradley and Kim Woodward, of...
Jim Francis, father to Eric and Andy and older brother to Phillip, died in his sleep at age 87 on the morning of March 14, 2010, at Arkansas Hospice. His life ended peacefully, without pain, and on his own terms. He was born in Piper City, Ill., on Nov. 21, 1922, to James Harold Francis Sr. and his wife Lucille...
Ruby Shields Hackney, 94, of North Little Rock, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2010. She was born near Lonoke to the late Oliver and Allie Moore Shields, and lived in the area before marrying Edison Hackney in 1936. The couple eventually moved to Memphis where they lived for more than 38 years and where Edison was a driver for Frisco...
Maurice "M.D." Head, 84, of North Little Rock, passed away Friday, March 12, 2010. He was a veteran of World War II where he served in the United States Navy in the South Pacific. He was a Plank Member aboard the U.S.S. Gilmore. He was retired from Arkansas Highway Transportation Department after more than 30 years. He enjoyed cooking and...
James C. Woods Sr. age 89 of Arkadelphia died Friday, March 12, 2010 in Arkadelphia. He was born in Dallas County December 8, 1920 the son of Clyde and Vergie Langley Woods. He was a retired carpenter, a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, and a member of the Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife Janice Swearingen Woods, one...
Mario "Jody" Joseph LaSpina Jr., 37 of North Little Rock, passed away Friday, March 12, 2010. He was born April 6, 1972 in Little Rock, AR; he was the son of Mario Laspina Sr. and Teresa Gustafson LaSpina. Mario was an entrepreneur, who loved fishing and motorcycles. He is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include the mother of...
Orris Edward Redenbaugh, better known as Ed, age 64, of Caddo Valley, Arkansas, died on Friday evening, March 12, 2010 at the National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Ed was born on October 12, 1945 in San Diego, California, the son of Orris Kent and Mary Jane Redenbaugh. He is a graduate of Mission Bay High School and...
Noble Henry Davis Jr., 61, of Harris Brake, Ar. passed away Friday March 12, 2010 in Little Rock. Surrounded by his loving family.He was born March 28, 1948. He was a Vietnam veteran and retired from Laings Sales and Service. He is survived by his wife Judy L. Davis of 42 years, Two sons and one daughter-in-law:=; Charles "Eddy" Davis...
Alice Ann Beard 59 of Little Rock passed away on the morning of Thursday March 11, 2010. Alice was preceded in death by her mother Anna Bell Adams and her son Brent Eric Beard. She is survived by her Father Elmo Adams and Step-Mother Sue Adams of West Memphis, Ar, her husband Hal Beard of Little Rock, Ar, her sisters...
Ramona Ann Smiley, age 54, of Sherwood,left this world to go and be with the Lord on March 11th, 2010. She will suffer no more. She was born on February 1st,1957 to Mary Driver and Alton Gossum, their first beloved daughter. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 20 years Robert Gillis Smiley, her precious daughter Cynthia Lea Smiley, her...
Arvel Norris, 88, of Little Rock, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010. Born December 23, 1921 in Newport to Rome and Pearl Smith Norris, he was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II and retired from Windsor Door Company. He was a member of Wakefield First Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Margie Duncan Norris; daughter,...
Elizabeth Alexandria Hunter Sallee age 100, of the Manchester Community passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. She was born on October 21, 1909, to the late Alexander Littlejohn and Lillie Maude Muller Holloway Hunter. Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband, Ernest A. Sallee, Sr., a daughter, Elizabeth Anne Sallee and a grandson, Hunter Butler. She is...
Lola Mae Collins, 90, of Sherwood passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010. She was born June 14, 1919 in Stoneburg, Texas to G. O. and Willie Maude Bonham Chandler. She was a member of Sylvan Hills United Methodist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Lejman and husband, Stan, of North Little Rock and Becky Collins, of Sherwood; grandson,...
Kenneth Pangborn, 81, of Beebe, Arkansas, died Wednesday, March 10, 2010. He was a retired truck driver. He was a member of Beebe First Presbyterian Church, and also attended Harrison Chapel Baptist Church. Ken was a volunteer at the Beebe Christian Outreach Center. He is survived by his wife, Arlene Pangborn of Beebe and many friends and adopted family. Cremation...
David Edward Manson, 64, of Alexander, passed away March 9, 2010. Born October 25, 1945 in Little Rock to the late Charles Calvin Manson and Myrtle Gill Manson, he belonged to Local 669 Road Sprinkler Union and was a member of Olive Hill Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Puckett Manson; sons, David Andrew Manson and...