All Obituaries

Marley Mencer II

Marley Mencer II

Sep 3, 2021

Marley Andrew Mencer II, born on December 8, 1969, went to be with the Lord September 3, 2021. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Elizabeth Hollier (Barham). Marley is survived by his wife Annette Mencer (Dillard); children Maggie and Andrew; father, Andy Mencer and his wife Jeanie; siblings: Melissa Mencer, Mitchel Mencer and half-sister Allison Mencer;...

Joy Patterson

Joy Patterson

Sep 3, 2021

Joy Patterson, 89 of Sherwood, Arkansas passed peacefully on September 3, 2021. She was loved by all; cherished by family; a life well lived; she will be missed dearly. She was preceded by her brothers, Frank, Jimmy, and Johnny; her husband, William Dewey; and daughter, Carole Ellis. Left to carry on her memory are her brother, Kenneth; her sons,...

Addie Mae Danehower

Addie Mae Danehower

Sep 2, 2021

Addie Mae Danehower passed away September 2, 2021. She was born on May 15, 1937 to Thomas and Lora Henley in Vilonia, AR. She leaves behind her husband of 39 years, Ron K. Danehower. Two sons, Thomas Bridges, Wesley (Karen) Bridges, daughters Pat Elledge , Anna Miner (Herb), Kim Wilson, Kathy Younger One sister Wanda (Ed) Bales. Grandkids Edward (Endia),...

William Hammer

William Hammer

Sep 2, 2021

William “Bill” Hammer, 78, of Benton, passed away September 2, 2021 with his family at his side. Born in Toledo, Ohio to Edward and Jane (Givens) Hammer, he was a U.S. Navy veteran and a licensed electrician.  In his younger years, Bill loved hunting, fishing, playing football, ice skating on Lake Erie, and pretty much anything outdoors. He was...

Lindell Price Jr.

Lindell Price Jr.

Sep 2, 2021

Lindell “Linn” Newton Price Jr. age 75, of Antoine passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021. He was born July 17, 1946 to Lindell N. and Myrtis Wilder Price Sr. Linn was a veteran of the U. S. Navy.

Survivors are his caretaker and running buddy, Kevin Price of Antoine; his uncle, Earnie Price and wife, Margaret of...

John "Jack" Tatera

John "Jack" Tatera

Sep 2, 2021

John C. “Jack” Tatera was born in Milwaukee, WI on January 13, 1935. Jack died on September 2, 2021, in Little Rock, AR.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Leona Tatera; sister Corrine Manke; nephew Michael Manke; nieces, Sandy McHugh and Pam Manke. Jack is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lulu...

Carol Haskins

Carol Haskins

Sep 1, 2021

Carol Haskins, 96, of Little Rock, entered her heavenly home on September 1, 2021. Carol was born June 1, 1925. Her parents were the late Harvey and Grace (Smith) Rule.  Carol was a devoted Christian.  She was a lifelong member of Geyer Springs United Methodist Church. She was very active in the church, serving on the board and working...

Regina Wills Gilmore

Regina Wills Gilmore

Sep 1, 2021

Regina M. Wills Gilmore, 57, of Bauxite, Arkansas passed away September 1, 2021 following a long and hard battle with metastatic breast cancer.  Regina was born June 6, 1964 in Hobbs, New Mexico to the late Donald and Nerva (Walker) Wills.

Regina was of the Baptist faith.  Her son, Derrick, was the light of her life.  Regina...

Joyce Annabell Bryant

Joyce Annabell Bryant

Sep 1, 2021

Joyce Annabell Bryant of Ward, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021, in Searcy. She was born August 23, 1945 to Nathan and Ruth (Gilmore) Stanley in Des Arc, and was raised in Brown Grove.

Joyce was retired from home health care.  She was a member of Joy of the Lord Church.  She loved fishing, camping, hiking, cooking,...

Earlroy Wray

Earlroy Wray

Sep 1, 2021

Earlroy “Nubbin” Wray, 89, of Benton, Arkansas passed away September 1, 2021.  He was born August 26, 1932 in Saline County to the late Arnold and Opal Wray.

Nubbin is survived by his wife of 65 years, Esther; and his sons, Mike and Davis Wray.

Nubbin is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents....

Arturo Alonso

Arturo Alonso

Sep 1, 2021

Arturo Lazaro Alonso, 58, of Miami, Florida died September 1, 2021 at UAMS, Little Rock.  Funeral service will be announced by Van Orsdel Funeral Services, 11220 S.W. 88th Street, Miami, Florida  305-279-6644.  Local arrangements by Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas  501-758-1170.  www.SmithFamilyCares.com

Vanitha Garige

Vanitha Garige

Sep 1, 2021

The family of Vanitha Prakasham Garige would like to thank you for honoring her memory with your presence.

Vanitha Prakasham Garige went peacefully to her Heavenly home on September 1st, 2021. She was 74. Vanitha was born on December 11, 1946, in Medak, India to the late Anatha Rao and Sundaramma Muthyala. She...

Bettye Bollen

Bettye Bollen

Sep 1, 2021

Bettye Jo Bost Bollen passed to her eternal rest on September 1, 2021. Born December 8, 1931 to C.J. and Hattie Bost in England, Arkansas, Bettye was one of ten children raised in a fun loving, farming family. Bettye met her dream man when Lindy V. Bollen became a teacher at Plum Bayou High School where she was attending...

Gwendolyn Ervin-McLarty

Gwendolyn Ervin-McLarty

Aug 31, 2021

Gwendolyn Chappel Ervin-McLarty, 52, of Bryant, Arkansas passed away August 31, 2021.  She was born May 16, 1969 in Nashville, Tennessee to Brady and Ginger (Pate) Ervin.

Gwendolyn retired after working over twenty years for the State of Arkansas where she was involved in many departments and organizations.  She received a master’s degree in criminal justice.  Gwendolyn...

Charles Petz

Charles Petz

Aug 31, 2021

Charles F. Petz, 79, of Benton, Arkansas passed away August 31, 2021.  He was born November 15, 1941 in East St. Louis, Illinois to the late John and Ava (Runyon) Petz.

Charles was a member of First Baptist Church in Benton.  He taught the boys Sunday School class for many years.  In his teaching, he taught them about...

Christopher Mathis, Sr.

Christopher Mathis, Sr.

Aug 31, 2021

Christopher Jerone Mathis Sr., 40, was called home on August 31, 2021, leaving behind his lovely wife, Iris Mathis, and four beautiful children, Kia, Christyln, Irias, and Christopher (CJ) Mathis.

Christopher was born August 8,1981, in Little Rock, Arkansas where he was raised by a village of loved ones, including his mother Rosalyn Petroff, stepfather, Timothy Petroff,...

Natalee Starnes

Natalee Starnes

Aug 31, 2021

Natalee Elaine Starnes age 32, of Arkadelphia, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021. She was born June 9, 1989 to Mark David and Marla Davis Smithey. Natalee was a member of Degray Baptist Church.

Natalee loved to cook and had started her own feed bin business which kept her very active. She was a loving wife and...

Mary (Wilson) Wilkerson

Mary (Wilson) Wilkerson

Aug 31, 2021

Mary Elizabeth (Wilson) Wilkerson, 73, of Jacksonville passed from this life on August 31, 2021. She was born November 5, 1947 in Little Rock to the late John and Madia (Mathis) Wilson.

Mary was a woman of exceptional faith, always faithful to her relationship with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She always loved attending worship services...

Ira Thomas Jr.

Ira Thomas Jr.

Aug 30, 2021

Major Ira Beynon Thomas, Jr, US Army, Retired, age 74, of Gurdon, passed away August 30, 2021.  He was born July 2, 1947, to the late Ira Beynon Thomas, Sr. and Annie Viola (Smith) Thomas in Prescott.  Ira is also preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Ann and Judith, and two half-sisters, Marjarie and Joyce.

Ira retired...

Mary Copeland

Mary Copeland

Aug 30, 2021

Mary Frances Copeland age 92, of Arkadelphia, died Monday, August 30, 2021. She was born in the Manchester Community, east of Arkadelphia to Harry and Gladys McCaskill Fite on January 11, 1929. She joined the Manchester Methodist Church as a teenager.

She married James T. Copeland in Arkadelphia on February 6, 1949 and they immediately joined Arkadelphia...