Judith Finley

Judith Finley

Sep 28, 2009

Judith Ann Scott Finley, 48, of North Little Rock, passed away Monday, September 28, 2009. She attended Grace Baptist Church. She is survived by her mother, Sandra Lee Scott of Fulton, Missouri; two sons, Darrell and Brandon Finley both of North Little Rock; sister, Glenda Faye Shackleford; two brothers, David Wayne and James Michael Scott all of Fulton, Missouri and...

James Graham

James Graham

Sep 27, 2009

James Leroy Graham, 81, of Beebe, Arkansas, died Sunday, September 27, 2009. Leroy was born July 30, 1928, at Fitzhugh, Arkansas, to Lillian and Trudley Graham. During his fifty-plus-year career in steel fabrication, Leroy was the original builder of The Rides at Six Flags Over Texas, and the Reunion Tower in Dallas and Dallas Infomart. He retired from American Steel...

George Goodwin,

George Goodwin,

Sep 27, 2009

George W. "Pete" Goodwin, Sr., 102, of North Little Rock, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2009. He was a World War II United States Army Air Corps veteran, retired from United States Army Corps of Engineers and a member of Lakewood United Methodist Church. Mr. Goodwin was 32nd Degree Mason and a Scimitar Shrine member with 75 years of service....

Kenneth Riley

Kenneth Riley

Sep 27, 2009

Kenneth Walter Riley, 77 of Little Rock, passed from this life September 27, 2009. Mr. Riley was born in Bainbridge, New York, on August 26, 1932. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Ogden Riley and Emma Dagmar Neilsen Riley. Mr. Riley spent his childhood years in Bainbridge, New York, and Orlando, Florida. He graduated from both Freed-Hardeman...

Joarissa Engels

Joarissa Engels

Sep 27, 2009

Joarissa "Jeri" Engels, went to heaven, September 27, 2009. She will be missed dearly by daughters, Grace, Cindy and Michelle, grandson Matthew; "sons", JB and Phil; "mom", Grace; "sisters", Ginny, Elaine and Carol; her Good Shepherd family, church family, extended family and friends. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at Our Lady of Good Counsel...

Mrs. Lena Biggs

Mrs. Lena Biggs

Sep 26, 2009

Lena Lois Biggs, 83, of Little Rock passed away Saturday, September 26, 2009, after a five year courageous battle with cancer. She was a long time member of Ironton Baptist Church and was also a member of AARP, where she enjoyed playing Bingo. She is survived by her son, Tom Biggs and wife, Linda of Little Rock; daughter, Judy Loetscher...

Reva Smith

Reva Smith

Sep 25, 2009

Reva Jean Smith, age 78, of Searcy died Friday September 25, 2009. She was born October 5, 1930 in Talamage, Nebraska to Roy C. and Emma S. Gillispie. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband-John Smith, one son, and one sister. She is survived by her son Jim (MaryAnn) Smith of Greenwood, Indiana, her four daughters Sharon...

John Olivo

John Olivo

Sep 25, 2009

John Joseph "Jack" Olivo, 71, of Beebe, Arkansas, was born February 14, 1938, to John and Caroline (Ahrens) Olivo, and he died Friday, September 25, 2009. Jack was retired from Illinois Bell Telephone. He was a member of Harrison Chapel Baptist Church, which he loved. He had a heart for volunteerism and helping others. He most recently was involved with...

Walter Jackson,

Walter Jackson,

Sep 25, 2009

Walter "Red" Jackson Jr., 71, of Austin died Friday September 25, 2009. He was born May 18, 1938 to Walter "Buck" and Allie Jackson. He was an instrumental member of his community, as evidenced by his role in the establishment of the Tri Community Volunteer Fire Department. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife; Lucille, and his...

Chester Derylak

Chester Derylak

Sep 25, 2009

Chester Derylak, 80, of Little Rock, passed away September 25, 2009. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 15, 1928, he was a member of Geyer Springs United Methodist Church and a retired purchaser with the Department of Defense. Preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by his wife, Earlene Derylak; son, Steven Derylak (Kathy)and daughter, Paula Derylak, all...

Lucille Haack

Lucille Haack

Sep 24, 2009

Lucille A. Haack, 93, of Little Rock, passed away September 24, 2009. She was born May 30, 1916 in Harvey, Illinois to William and Martha Stogentein Tomsheck. Preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and two brothers, she is survived by her daughter, Sheila Wilimzig and husband, Robert of Little Rock; son, Bob Haack and wife, Glenda of Dodge...

Grady Kimbrell

Grady Kimbrell

Sep 24, 2009

Grady W. Kimbrell age 91 of Gurdon died Thursday, September 24, 2009 in Arkadelphia. He was born January 18, 1918 in Okolona, AR. the son of William Boman and Jette Mae Long Kimbrell. Grady was a construction worker, retired from the Gurdon Street Department and an U. S. Army veteran of WW II. His wife, Flora Mae Brookings Kimbrell and...

Charles Jarrett

Charles Jarrett

Sep 23, 2009

Charles Edward Jarrett, 67 of Little Rock passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at Baptist Health Systems in Little Rock. He was born on February 23, 1942 in Ferndale, Arkansas; he was the son of George Jarrett and Odis Goodson Jarrett. Survivors include his wife Carolyn Jarrett, mother Odis Jarrett, sons Joe Jarrett & Robert Jarrett, daughters Tanya Jordan...

Betty Fortner

Betty Fortner

Sep 23, 2009

Betty Fortner, 71, of Vilonia, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2009. Betty was born February 15, 1938 in North Little Rock to the late Aaron V. and Lillie Manning Simpson. She was member of Landmark Baptist Church in Vilonia. She is survived by her husband of 19 years, James Fortner; seven children, Elvis O. Garren of Damascus, Arthur Dale Garren...

Mattie Bratton

Mattie Bratton

Sep 22, 2009

Mattie Clara Bratton, 91, of Little Rock, widow of Clettis Bratton, passed away September 22, 2009. Born January 20, 1918 to John Wesley and Jewel Gibson Hindman, she was of the Pentecostal faith. Preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Joe Ann Matthews, a brother, Gibson Hindman and grandchildren, Carl Dean Bratton and Diana Douglas, she is survived by...

Ronald Blasingame

Ronald Blasingame

Sep 22, 2009

Ronald Brooks Blasingame, beloved husband of Kathleen, devoted father of Julie Blasingame Tucker, Brooks, Katie and Rosie, died Tuesday, September 22, 2009. He was born August 2, 1949 to the late Charles Brooks Blasingame and Betty Lou Baggett. He is also survived by his brothers, Mike and Gary Blasingame and his beloved grandson, Joshua Tucker. Ron, a founding partner in...

Jeanette Clinton

Jeanette Clinton

Sep 22, 2009

Jeanette (Medford) Clinton, 84, of North Little Rock passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2009. She was born August 10, 1925 in Brinkley, Arkansas to the late Elner Medford, Sr. and Eula Fowler Medford. She was a member of Lakewood United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Ervin E. "Clint" Clinton, of North Little Rock; daughter...

Paul Griffin

Paul Griffin

Sep 21, 2009

Paul Y. "Woody" Griffin III, 57, of Maumelle, passed away September 21, 2009. Born April 22, 1952 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to Paul Y. Griffin, Jr. and Margrett Baker Griffin, he was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Judith Allison Griffin; his parents; brothers, Gary Griffin (Joy) and Tim Griffin, both of Little...

David Brewer

David Brewer

Sep 21, 2009

David Ray Brewer, 67, of Hensley, passed away at his home on September 21, 2009 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born and raised in Dardanelle, Arkansas, by his aunt and uncle, Roscoe and Hazel Epperson, he was retired from Dassault Falcon Jet after 23 years. He served 19 years in the Army, Air Force and Arkansas National Guard....

Charles Murrell

Charles Murrell

Sep 20, 2009

Charles Murrell age 79 of Arkadelphia died Sunday, September 20, 2009. He was born July 18, 1930 at Richwoods the son of George S. and Annie McAnally Murrell. He was a retired employee of the Clark County Road Department and a member of Third Street Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by one brother Woodrow Murrell and two sisters,...