All Obituaries
Edward Emrich
Feb 28, 2008
Edward Raymond Emrich, 54, of Maumelle, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Cori Emrich; two sons, Edward and Andrew Emrich both of Maumelle; mother, Marilyn Emrich of Lebanon, Pennsylvania; two sisters, Carol Lear and husband, Mike, of Winter Haven, Florida and Sandra Emrich of Pittsburg; and brother Michael Emrich of Lebanon. Mr. Emrich was...
Jared Vancleave
Feb 27, 2008
Jared VanCleave, 21, of Sherwood, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2008. He was a driver for P.E.P. Transportation in North Little Rock and a graduate of North Little Rock High School, Class of 2004. He is survived by his parents, Jim and Marcia VanCleave of Sherwood; two sisters, Jennifer Bloebaum and her husband, Chris, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Cristin VanCleave of...
Marion Porter
Feb 27, 2008
Marion O. Porter of NLR, Ark. passed away Feb 27, 2008 at the VA Medical Center in LR, after battling emphysema for many years. He was 80 years old. Born 6-27-1927 in Heber Springs, Ark. to Oscar and Mildred Porter, who preceded him in death. He attended Draughn?s Business College in Little Rock, and honorably served in the US Navy...
Timothy Pettit Jr
Feb 27, 2008
Infant Timothy Gene Pettit Jr. died Wednesday, February 27, 2008. He was born Tuesday, February 26, 2008 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Survivors are his parents, Timothy Gene and Sherry Pettit of Leola, AR.; one brother, Kurt Ivy and one sister, Jessica Pettit both of the home; paternal grandparents, Billy and Joan Pettit of Arkadelphia; maternal grandparents, Charles Barnes of Leola...
Gladys Howard
Feb 27, 2008
Gladys Jeanette Quimby Howard, 88, of Little Rock, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2008. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton M. Howard; parents, Willie Edward and Ercelle Smith Quimby; two sisters, Kathleen and Marcelle; and three brothers, T. J., Paul and Watson. She is survived by two sons,...
Girard DiFlorio
Feb 27, 2008
Girard Vincent DiFlorio, 56, of Jacksonville went to be with the Lord on February 27, 2008. "Jerry" was born on June 16, 1951 in Orange, New Jersey. He was preceded in death by his parents, Helen and Felix DiFlorio and his brother, Ronald DiFlorio. He leaves behind his wife of 34 years, Constance DiFlorio of Jacksonville; three sons, Vincent DiFlorio...
James Sturman
Feb 27, 2008
James Allen Sturman age 53, of Hot Springs, died Wednesday, February 27, 2008 in Little Rock. He was owner of Sturman's Heat and Air in Hot Springs and a Catholic. He was born September 30, 1954 in Prescott, AR to Paul C. and Kathleen Fleming Sturman. Survivors are his parents, one brother Paul Sturman Jr. of Delight and one sister,...
Myrtle Cupit
Feb 27, 2008
Myrtle Sue Cupit, 81, of North Little Rock, passed away on February 27, 2008. Born May 15, 1926 in Conway, daughter to the late Sylvester and Bessie Brazear. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Mrs. Cupit was a retired dental technician and loved gardening and canning. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd E. Cupit; three brothers;...
Darryl DeBoard
Feb 26, 2008
Darryl Wayne DeBoard, 56, of Little Rock, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2008. He was born March 26, 1951 in Port Hueneme, California to Leo Frank and Katie Louise Shelton DeBoard who survive him. Also surviving are his son, Barry Lee DeBoard of Lewisville, Texas; daughter, Jessica Early of Oklahoma; grandson, Jacob Early; his sister, Sharon Cowin of Plano,...
Iris Newton
Feb 26, 2008
Iris Hope "Totsie" Newton, age 87, died February 26, 2008 at Twin Rivers Nursing Home in Arkadelphia. She was born September 4, 1920 in Provo, AR, the daughter of William Nathan and Sophie Beutelschies Walters. She was a graduate of Dierks High School and Henderson State University. She retired from the Pine Bluff public school system after many years of...
Vaughn Wingfield
Feb 26, 2008
Vaughn Cell Wingfield age 66, of Arkadelphia did Tuesday, February 26, 2008 in Arkadelphia. She was born June 17, 1941 in Little Rock, AR., the daughter of Reuben and Mildred Hamm Connell. Vaughn Cell was a lifelong member of the Assembly of God Church and a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Jerry Lyn Wingfield; one son, Marty Wingfield of Surprise,...
Jiri Bar
Feb 26, 2008
Jiri A. Bar, 59, of Sherwood, formerly of Czechoslovakia, passed away in Wye Mountain, Arkansas on February 26, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Becky Bar; daughter, Kayla Bar, both of Sherwood; sons, Antony Bar, Vincent Bar and Frank Bar, all of Pennsylvania; step-children, Kim Wiggins and Bart Doherty; grandchildren, Paige, Taylor, Hannah, Micheal, Vincent and Luke; four brothers...
William Odom
Feb 26, 2008
William Lester Odom, 53, of Bryant, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2008. He is survived by his loving wife, Joanne Curtis Odom; mother, Dorothy Allen Magee of Little Rock; sons, Christopher and Samuel Odom, both of Bryant; Toby and Corey Odom and William Dean, all of New Orleans, Louisiana; daughter, Tabatha Odom of New Orleans; sister, Louise Odom Minor...
Laura Page
Feb 25, 2008
Laura Luella Page, 77, of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord February 25, 2008. She was a member of Lakeshore Drive Baptist Church and a volunteer at Bale Elementary. Laura was a racecar driver, waitress, homecoming maid, pig farmer & mechanic. She also raised chickens. She hosted the Arkansas Ercoupe Picnic for 28 years, feeding 300 people, 3...
Fyannetta Brown
Feb 25, 2008
Fyannetta Dancy Brown, 80, of Little Rock, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2008. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many, she is survived by her husband, Clifton Brown; daughter, Audree Miller (Roger); son, Alan Brown (Angela Hall); brothers, James A. Dancy (Virginia) and Sam E. Sage; and one granddaughter, Anastasia "Ana" Brown. She was a member of...
Darline Castor
Feb 24, 2008
Darline Marie Castor, 81, died Sunday, February 24, 2008. She is survived by her son, Vernon Castor of Florida and her daughter, Denise Steppig of Little Rock. Services will be held in Illinois. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, (501)224-2200.
Ralph Yarberry
Feb 23, 2008
Ralph Yarberry, 67, of North Little Rock, passed away February 23, 2008. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of the North Little Rock Mid City Neighborhood Watch Association. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Yarberry of North Little Rock; one daughter, Dana June Moore (Phillip) of Sulphur, Louisiana; two grandchildren, Madison Rae Moore and Avery Moore;...
James Dillon
Feb 23, 2008
James Martin "Jim" Dillon, 83, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2008. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on October 31, 1924 to Leo and Effie Mae (Turner) Dillon, the youngest of three sons. He was Catholic and attended Catholic High School in Little Rock. He and his brothers joined the Army to fight in WWII, and following the...
Benny Hardage
Feb 22, 2008
Benny J. Hardage Sr. age 67 of Bismarck died Friday, February 22, 2008 at his home. He was born May 20, 1940 in Bismarck, the son of Hayden "Honeyboy" and Sutah Holder Hardage. Mr. Hardage was a carpenter and builder, member of Prairie Bayou Church of Christ and attended Philippi Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his...
Jerry Shipps
Feb 22, 2008
Jerry D. Shipps, 68, of Little Rock, passed away Friday, February 22, 2008. He was a retired construction supervisor, once working on the rice elevators in Stuttgart and was presently working for Wal-Mart. Mr. Shipps was an avid golfer and a member of Lakeview Country Club. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, David and Judi Shipps of North...


