Dorris Lorraine Gerke Kresse died on November 28 at the age of 99. Dorris was a woman of wisdom and positivity, her long life lived with humor and heart. While raising her eleven children with husband Eugene, she consistently made it known to her family that she was living her chosen life.
Generous with her love, time, and gentle guidance,...
Paul Gustav Wahnefried, 75, of Waterford, Michigan passed away November 28, 2022. He was born May 25, 1947 in Hazel Park, Michigan to the late Harold and Luthera Stolzenfeld Wahnefried.
Paul was a member of First Lutheran Church in Benton, Arkansas and St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Waterford, Michigan. He had an amazing sense of humor and enjoyed...
Alan Craig Welborn, passed from this earthly home on November 28, 2022, at the age of 65. Born in Burlington, North Carolina, March 05,1957 to Woodrow Wilson Welborn and Jenna Sue Welborn, this bouncing baby boy was full of life and set for adventure.
Craig, as he was known to friends and family, is survived by the love...
James Larry Whittiker, Sr., 73, of Jacksonville passed away November 28, 2022.
Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM, followed by the funeral at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at First Pentecostal Church, NLR. Interment will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, December 1, 2022 at AR State Veterans Cemetery.
Larry was born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to “Jim” Whittiker & Marie...
Steven Dew, age 68, of Higden, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.griffinleggettconway.com for the Dew family.
On Sunday, November 27, Wanda Faye Davis Venable, of Jacksonville, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, left this earthly home to enter the majesty of heaven. She was born October 15, 1934, at home, in St. Charles, Arkansas. Wanda was a graduate of Jacksonville, High School. She was a homemaker until her children graduated high school. She then worked for...
Jerry Allen Shelton, age 73, of Mount Ida, passed away on November 27, 2022.
He was born on May 14, 1949, the son of James Shelton and Jewel Edge Shelton. He is preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Jami Shelton; and his sister, Laquieta Shelton.
Jerry was a huge Razorback fan and loved football whether it...
Alton Ray Pryor, 81, of Sherwood, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on November 27, 2022 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born in Wattensaw, Arkansas to Elmer Alton Pryor and Ona Irene Tippit Pryor, Alton grew up in a home full of sisters. He was a 1958 graduate of Des Arc...
Donna Kay Matchett, 75, of North Little Rock passed away November 27, 2022. Donna was born August 11, 1947 to Harold Velvin and Dortha Cox Velvin. She spent the vast majority of her life in North Little Rock, but also lived for a few years in Hawaii during the early 70s. She was especially proud to have attended the Elvis...
Margaret Watson Raper, widow of Troy L. Raper, died November 26, 2022, at the age of 97. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on December 3, 1924, to James A. and Sadie Rogers Watson. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Sue Watson Warford and nephews, Walton R. Warford, Jr. and Walton R....
We are sad to announce the passing of our queen Gladys Hernandez. Many knew her as Lila who was born in Ponce, P.R and resided in North Little Rock Arkansas. Gladys was 81 years old and passed away on 11/26/22.
She is preceded in death by her husband Frankie, Mami Rosa Gonzalez, her siblings Teresa Rivera, Carmen Rodriguez and Israel...
Beverly Lou (Knutson) LaMaide, 84, of Menominee, MI died of a broken heart on November 25, 2022 after losing her loving husband of 64 years, Larry LaMaide, on October 27, 2022. Beverly passed away at the Lakewood Rehabilitation Center in Hot Springs, AR after suffering a heart attack.
She was born in Menominee, MI to the late Lawrence...
Ava Ticia Bolt, 64, of Benton, Arkansas passed away November 25, 2022. Ava was born December 28, 1957 to the late Ted Ray Bolt and Louise Martina (Parker) Bolt.
Ava was a devoted mother and grandmother. She loved the outdoors and working in her flower garden. Ava enjoyed cooking and loved to shop. She was a hard worker and...
The family of Bill Cullum would like to thank you for honoring his memory by your presence today. Billy Joe Cullum was born March 2, 1952 in England, Arkansas to Coleman and Bessie Cullum. He was the youngest of 16 children, two of which died at birth. He went to be with the Lord on November 25, 2022.
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Leo Thomas Ferguson II, 66, of Greenbrier, departed this life on November 25, 2022. He was born in Paola, Kansas on August 16, 1956 to Leo and Elizabeth “Betty” Ferguson.
He is survived by his daughter Kristina Chism (Paul); son Thomas Ferguson; grandchildren, Kolton Chism, Hunter Chism, Cooper Ferguson, Wyatt Ferguson and Kenzlie Ferguson; siblings Patricia Sparks (Tom), Roxie Adkins...
Mildred Evelyn Sebring, of Justin, Texas, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at the age of 82.
Born in Clarendon, Arkansas, on December 7, 1939, to Manly Marion Harris and Ruby Lavern Harris, Milie was the eldest of four siblings: Patsy, Kay, and Kathy.
Millie is preceded in death by her parents, her sisters, and her...
Richard Joseph Lock, age 89, of Glenwood, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, November 24, 2022.
He was born on January 2, 1933, in Old Mystic, Connecticut, the son of Stanley Onese Lock and Emma Mae Merrill Lock. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his son, Richard Donald Lock. ...
James Allen “Big Al” Thomas, 68, of Benton, Arkansas walked into the arms of Jesus on November 24, 2022. He was born January 7, 1954 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late James and Helen Howard Thomas. He was a member of Old Union Baptist Church where he faithfully served.
Allen’s love for God, his family and people...
Linda Louise Spangler, age 73, passed away at her home in Conway, Arkansas on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. She was born on November 5, 1949 in Biloxi, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her parents Parrell âPatâ Collins and Leonard Collins. In addition to her parents she was also preceded by two brothers, Donald and Larry Collins, and her...
Carolyn Clark, age 84, of Hot Springs, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.
She was born on April 10, 1938, in Fort Smith, the daughter of J.W. Bayley and Jaunita Exum Bayley. She was preceded in death by his parents; her husband, Russell Clark; and her brother, Franklin Bayley.
Carolyn retired after 32...