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Michelle Diane James

Michelle Diane James

Jan 19, 2023

Michelle Diane James passed away January 19, 2023. She was born January 8, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan and later moved to Inkster where she received her formal education. She later moved to Seattle, Washington where she got married and to that union she had a son, Anthony Davis.  She had various occupations.

Later she married Robert James and followed him...

Lela McCauley

Lela McCauley

Jan 19, 2023

Lela McCauley, 76, of Newhope, Arkansas, passed away on  Thursday, January 19, 2023, at CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

 

She was born on December 2, 1946, in Sherwood, Oklahoma, to Si Benjamin Sanders and Tena Hill Sanders.

 

Lela loved spending time with her family.  She was an active member of Mt. Joy Freewill Baptist...

Brenna Ann Rhodes

Brenna Ann Rhodes

Jan 19, 2023

Brenna Ann Bowie Rhodes, 51, of North Little Rock passed away January 19, 2023.  She was born to Terry and Kay Bowie in Little Rock, on September 15, 1971. 

Survivors include her parents, her twin brother Brent (Ashley) Bowie and brother Bryce (Angee) Bowie, nieces and nephew: MaryMac Bowie, Cade Bowie and Dezi Bowie; and several extended family members as...

Connie Polomsky

Connie Polomsky

Jan 18, 2023

 

Connie “Constance” Polomsky, 55, of Benton, Arkansas passed to her heavenly home on January 18, 2023.  She was born on September 20, 1967 in San Antonio, Texas to Edwin John and Margaret (Villalobos) Zygmont.

Connie loved the Lord and was a member of First Baptist Church of Benton.  She was the first graduate in Women Equipped and remained active...

Sean James Keen

Sean James Keen

Jan 18, 2023

Sean James Keen, 33, of Sheridan, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.

Sean loved spending time outdoors and was an avid fisherman, hunter, and archer. Sean loved God and his family. Sean is survived by his wife, Breanna of Sheridan; daughters, Paislee (9) and Preslee (4); his mother, Angela Newton (Darren) of Leola; father, Dewayne Shellnut (Sheila) of Sheridan; his...

Pat J. Helton

Pat J. Helton

Jan 18, 2023

Pat J. Helton, 80 of North Little Rock passed away 18 January 2023.  She was born 24 February 1942 in NLR to the late Dutch Helton and the late Lola Williams Helton.  Before retiring to NLR Pat lived and worked in Dallas, TX.  She was employed by the Dallas County Sheriffs’ Department and continued to work in security after moving...

Mary Lou Chambers Anderson

Mary Lou Chambers Anderson

Jan 18, 2023

Mary Lou Chambers Anderson, age 73, of Kirby, passed away in her home on January 18, 2023.

Mary Lou was born on April 15, 1949. She was the daughter of Hugh Olen Chambers and Erma Lou Cook Chambers. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, Ronnie Chambers.

Mary Lou was a graphic designer. She had...

David Bankster

David Bankster

Jan 18, 2023

David Bankster, age 50, of Beebe, Arkansas died January 18, 2023.  He was born October 29, 1972, in North Little Rock to Tom and Venita Bankster.  David was a car salesman for AJ’s Auto Sales.  He enjoyed working out, and was an avid gun collector.  He loved the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Dallas Cowboys. 

He is survived by his mother,...

Edward Palmer

Edward Palmer

Jan 18, 2023

Edward Palmer, 82, of Alpine, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Glenwood Nursing and Rehab.

 

He was born July 31, 1940, to Page Alexander and Estelle Rinkle Palmer.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Clyde, Richard and Pat Palmer.

 

Survivors include his three sisters, Faye Davis of Amity, Thelma Lee (Wayne)...

Christopher Robert Scott

Christopher Robert Scott

Jan 17, 2023

Christopher Robert Scott, 45, of Little Rock, transitioned peacefully from this life on January 17, 2023.  He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to Jerry and Cindy Scott on September 24, 1977. 

Chris was a proud alumnus of Catholic High School for Boys (C/O 1996) and the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville (C/O 2000).  He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in...

Michael Kasper

Michael Kasper

Jan 17, 2023

Michael Kasper, 63, lived in North Little AR. He was full of life and faith. He is survived by wife, Mary; mother, Laverne; sister, Michele Kasper; step-sons, John Tackett and Gabriel Tackett. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. One among them, his nephew Matthew, always had a special place in Mike’s heart. He always found great joy...

Jerry Lee Cook

Jerry Lee Cook

Jan 17, 2023

Jerry Lee Cook, 77, of Sherwood, AR, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday January 17, 2023.  

A drop-in gathering for a celebration of his life with be held on Saturday February 4th, from 10am-12pm at Smith Sherwood Funeral Home, 7700 Hwy 107, Sherwood AR 72120.

Jerry was born in Sweden, MO on October 30, 1945. He was a...

Margaret "Granny" Matthew

Margaret "Granny" Matthew

Jan 17, 2023

 

Margaret “Granny” Matthew, age 88, of Hot Springs, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

 

She was born on April 28, 1934, in Birmingham, Alabama, the daughter of John Starr Thorton and Margaret Brown Thorton.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, Karl Matthew; her parents; one brother; one sister; and two children.

 

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Glen Neal "Duck" Daniels

Glen Neal "Duck" Daniels

Jan 17, 2023

 

Glen Neal “Duck” Daniels, 83, of Benton, Arkansas passed away January 17, 2023.  He was born November 15, 1939 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Earnest and Ruby Tilley Daniels.

Glen was a graduate of Mabelvale High School.  He worked in the composing department at Arkansas Gazette, prior to it being renamed to Arkansas Democrat/Gazette.  Glen was a...

Barbara Jane Myers

Barbara Jane Myers

Jan 17, 2023

Barbara Jane (Saenger) Myers, 67, of Sherwood, died January 17, 2023.  She was born December 28, 1955 in San Antonio, Texas, to the late Robert and Helen (Henslee) Saenger. She was preceded by half-brother, Jimmie Farra.  Barbara is survived by sisters: Sandra Stricklin (Loyal), Carla Hobbs (Steve), and Janice Saenger.  No service at this time.

Cremation arrangements by Smith...

Martha Louellen Waller

Martha Louellen Waller

Jan 17, 2023

 

Martha Louellen Waller of Cabot, Arkansas was born November 10, 1936 to Samuel Edgar Martin and Bertha Marie Martin at Lodges Corner, Arkansas. On January, 17, 2023, surrounded by her devoted family, Martha went to Heaven to join her loving husband, Bob. She was 86 years old.

Martha was a wonderful mother to four children, Barbara Acree (Jimmy), Brenda...

David Joseph Cassinelli

David Joseph Cassinelli

Jan 16, 2023

David Joseph Cassinelli, 76, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s on January 16, 2023.

He was born to Richard and Louise Cassinelli on July 9, 1946. David was named after his paternal Italian grandfather, Louis David Cassinelli, and maternal German grandfather, Joseph Jung. David grew up in...

Ima Dean Draper Tedder

Ima Dean Draper Tedder

Jan 16, 2023

Ima Dean Draper Tedder, age 88, of Daisy, Arkansas passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023.

 

She was born on November 22, 1934, on the Little Missouri River in Daisy, Arkansas, the daughter of Ebb and Artha Mack Draper.  On December 3, 1952, she married the love of her life, Jesse Eugene “Doc” Tedder, who after 54 wonderful years...

Peggy A Hamilton

Peggy A Hamilton

Jan 15, 2023

Peggy A. Hamilton, 73, of Houston, Arkansas passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023. She was born on January 26, 1949 in North Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Walter Lee Justice and Dula Eldean Justice. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Joe Justice and Ronnie Lee Justice.She is survived by her husband of 58 years,...