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Clovis Fredrick Wood
Sep 22, 2023
Clovis Fredrick Wood, age 93, passed away on September 22, 2023. He was born on August 14, 1930 in Dimmitt, Texas to Mary Elizabeth and Walter William Wood.
He retired from the US Army Corp of Engineers and was a Korean War Veteran.
Clovis is preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, four brothers and his wife, Belva Wood....
Doris Phillips
Sep 21, 2023
Doris Phillips, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of her community has sadly passed away at the age of 93 in Hot Springs on Thursday, September 21, 2023.
She was born on September 18, 1930, in Pleasant Valley, which is now covered by Lake Ouachita. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Bertha Castleberry, her...
Betty Alexander Frelk
Sep 21, 2023
Betty Alexander Frelk, age 83, of Mount Ida, entered into rest on Thursday, September 21, 2023.
She was born on May 15, 1940, in Sims, the daughter of Walter Eugene Alexander and Minnie Ethel Bates Alexander. On November 13, 1971, she was married to Elmer Frelk. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 46 years;...
Mayra Carolina Luna
Sep 21, 2023
Mayra Carolina Luna, 64, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away September 21, 2023. She was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala to the late Elda Castillo and Raul Morales. Mayra was raised as a devout Catholic. She owned her own business; Carol’s Cleaning and she had worked various jobs over the years. Mayra had worked as a bus driver for the City...
Earl "Popeye" Burgess
Sep 21, 2023
Earl Seymore (Popeye) Burgess, age 92, of Cabot, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 21, 2023. He was born in Austin, Arkansas on March 7, 1931, to Richard and Lottie Burgess.
Earl was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Cabot where he served in the music ministry as a bass guitarist. Aside from the music ministry...
Stephen Allan "Al" Olcott
Sep 20, 2023
Stephen Allan "Al" Olcott, a beloved member of the community, passed away on September 20, 2023 at the age of 71 in Royal, Arkansas. He was born on September 27, 1951, in St. Paul, Minnesota to his parents, William Ransom Olcott and Elizabeth Jean Bloodsworth-Olcott. He will be reunited in Heaven with his parents and one brother, William R. Olcott...
Joe Douglas Lacy
Sep 20, 2023
Joe Douglas Lacy “Pops” began his eternal life with his Lord and Savior on September 20, 2023. He was born February 15, 1940 in Mountain Pine, Arkansas to Marion and Thelma Lacy. Joe lived a fruitful life alongside his beloved wife of 63 years, Ramona “Mona” Lacy, in Salem, Arkansas.
After being saved at the age of 6, Joe never...
Louella Rowton Hawthorn
Sep 20, 2023
Louella Rowton Hawthorn, age 75, of Okalona, passed from this life on September 20, 2023. She was born on June 29, 1948, in Dumas, Arkansas the daughter of Floyd Abernathy and Delma Reed Abernathy.
She was preceded in death by her son, Vance Rowton, her brother, Thurman Abernathy, her first husband Floyd Douglas Rowton, and her second husband Howard. W....
Clifford "Cliff" Wherley
Sep 19, 2023
Clifford Charles Wherley "Chuck", age 72, of Hot Springs, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.
He was born on October 5, 1950, in Peoria, Illinois, the son of Clifford Wherley and Velma Rodgers Wherley. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Glen Wherley.
Chuck immersed himself in various hobbies that brought him joy. He had...
Darlene Jones
Sep 19, 2023
Darlene Jones, 80, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away September 19, 2023. She was born September 28, 1942 in Booneville, Arkansas to the late Williby and Lorine Yarber.
She is preceded in death by her daughter, Cindy Cristaldi; and granddaughters, Jessica Hendrix, Holly Mae Ellis, and Allison Hankins; as well as her former spouse, Harold Jones .
Darlene is...
Isabella "Bella" Rae Gruidl-Ferralez
Sep 19, 2023
Daughter of Michelle and Randal GruidlSister to Steven, Payge Bobbi and Torri Granddaughter to Ramon “Ray” and Dawn Ferralez, Joe and Sherri Hayes, and Marsha Ciszewski. Niece to many Aunts and Uncles. A loving friend to many near and far.Neice of Joselyn, liv, Taylor, Brian, Daniel, Brit, Jen, Sam, Jenna, Chris, Haylie and Payton. Great Niece of Scott, John, and Chevonne...
Timothy (Tim) Wade Smith
Sep 18, 2023
Timothy (Tim) Wade Smith, 63, formerly of Seadrift, Texas passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023. Tim was born to the late Kenneth Smith and Ruth Wyatt on December 31, 1959.
He was married to Barbara Smith. Tim was the eldest of four brothers.
He is survived by his mother, Ruth Wyatt of Beebe, Arkansas; three brothers, Kevin (Karen)...
Mikhail John Kivo
Sep 18, 2023
Mikhail John Kivo, 77 of North Little Rock died September 18, 2023. He was born in Pittsburg, Kansas to the late Morton Kivo and Lorna Koopman Bouchard. He was also preceded in death by his grand-parents, Alma and Henry Koopman.
Mikhail was a hard worker who retired from Kodiak Steel Homes, where he had worked as a draftsman. In his...
Loran A. "Butch" Boykin, Jr.
Sep 18, 2023
Loran Alvis Boykin, Jr., 83, of Little Rock passed away September 18, 2023. He was born August 6, 1940 in Helena, Arkansas, to the late Helen and Loran Boykin, Sr.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Joy Loftis Boykin; and his sister, Patsy Ledford.
Survivors include his daughter, Tamie Boykin Linson (Albert), a son, Lance Boykin (Terry);...
Jeffrey Wayne Kita
Sep 17, 2023
Jeffrey Wayne Kita, 62, born July 13, 1961 in Little Rock, Arkansas passed away September 17, 2023. Jeffrey was a 1979 graduate of Catholic High School.
He is preceded in death by his father Cyril (C.V.) Kita. He is survived by his mother, Cynthia Kita and siblings; Gary (Jayne Ann) Kita, Vicki (Greg) Biggs, Kristi Rhude, James Kita, and Lisa...
James Ray Thompson
Sep 17, 2023
James Ray Thompson, a beloved and respected member of the community, passed away on September 17, 2023 at the age of 90. He was an automotive mechanic with an unparalleled talent for fixing anything that came his way. James was not only a skilled professional but also a warm-hearted individual who touched the lives of many.Born on November 6, 1932,...
Patricia Ann Funk
Sep 17, 2023
Patricia was born to John and Helen Jones on June 1, 1948. She graduated from McClellan High in 1966.
She retired from southwestern Bell with 25 years of service at the age of 50, and then went on to serve 20 years at Grace Lutheran and retired there as the church secretary.
She was a member of Grace Lutheran, a...
Manuela Sotelo Escovedo
Sep 17, 2023
Manuela “Nan” Sotelo Escovedo, 78, of Sherwood passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023. She was born June 2, 1945 in Big Spring, Texas to Enrique and Maria Inez Sotelo.
She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where she volunteered for adoration and retired from Sylvan Hills Elementary school.
She is survived by her brother Catarino Sotelo; her children...
Kay Roe
Sep 17, 2023
Kay Roe, age 79, of Hot Springs, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023.
She was born on August 22, 1944, in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of Leo Couch and Hettie Branum Couch. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Dunaway; her parents; four brothers, Jr. Couch, Arnold Couch, Preston Couch, and Hershall Couch; and one sister,...
Walter Rayburn "Ray" Connell
Sep 17, 2023
Walter Rayburn "Ray" Connell, born on September 27, 1940, passed away on September 17, 2023.
Born the oldest of 3 children in Rosboro, Arkansas, he was raised in Prescott, Arkansas. Ray was a proud member of the US Army. He met his wife, Clarice, in their early 20’s and together they raised three daughters and a son.
Ray was a...
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