Obituaries

Apr 16, 2019

Helen Uekman, 86, of North Little Rock passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019. She was born August 14, 1932 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Louis and Lula Gershner. She graduated from Ole Main High School and she and her husband owned Bill’s Office Furniture.

Helen is survived by her sons, Mike Uekman (Brenda), Gregory Uekman...

Apr 16, 2019

James E. Hall died April 16, 2019.  He is survived by his parents, Jimmy and Judy Hall of Austin, and the love of his life, Janice Franklin of Sherwood.

Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Apple Hill Cemetery.  Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe.  www.smithfamilycares.com

Apr 16, 2019

Agnes Kurtz Wells, 94, of Little Rock passed away on April 16, 2019.

She was the youngest of 10 children, born to Joseph and Theresa Kurtz of East St. Louis, Illinois, on July 27, 1924.  She was predeceased by both her parents, all of her siblings, her husband James W. Wells, and her granddaughter, Rachel Mary Rutledge. ...

Apr 15, 2019

Apr 15, 2019

Venice Renee Pace, 58, passed away April 15, 2019. Survivors include: husband of twenty-four years, Patrick Haws; mother-in-law, Linda Haws; brother and sister-in-law, Al and LaNita Hobby; nephews: Nicholas and Jonathan Hobby; Auntie Lynn; daughters: Renee and Teresa; four grandchildren; brother, Bill Girard; sisters: Penny Girard and Judy Girard-Johnson. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

Apr 15, 2019

Apr 15, 2019

Helen Hignight Mathis, 87, of Arkadelphia departed this life and entered her Heavenly home on Monday, April 15, 2019. She was born in Okolona, AR. on August 16, 1931, to the late Glen and Lucille Haltom Hignight; her 3rd great grandfather Abner Hignight was one of the first settlers of Clark County arriving in 1810.

After graduating...

Apr 15, 2019

Andrew James “A.J.” Scott of Redfield, Arkansas passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019 at the age of 79.  A.J. was born to Coy and Florence Fudge Scott on November 11, 1939 and was raised in the Sulphur Springs Community of Harkey Valley near Dardanelle, Arkansas.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother...

Apr 14, 2019

Apr 14, 2019

Dr Ralph C. Ford aged 85, of Bismarck, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019 in Hot Springs. He was born on September 29, 1933 in Bismarck to the late Carl and Dovie Ford. He was married to Betty Jean Ford for 65 years. He was a member of Bismarck Missionary Baptist Church where he served as Deacon. He graduated...

Apr 14, 2019

Joyce Marilyn Roberts passed away at the age of 87 on April 14, 2019. She was born in Wolfeboro, NH on June 28, 1931.

She is survived by her sons – Paul Roberts (Ginger) of Millington, TN, Gary Roberts of Blue Springs, MS, Rick Roberts of Tulsa, OK, and Ron Roberts (Michele) of Savannah, GA; daughter –...

Apr 14, 2019

Apr 13, 2019

Martha Elizabeth Russell, 98, Carthage AR. passed away April 13, 2019 in her home. Born in Princeton AR. on October 28, 1920 to the late Homer and Lona (Hatcher) Ballard, Martha went on to Cosmetology school after graduating high school. Martha was a member of the Jacinto Baptist Church, Rainbow Girls where she served as State Mother Advisor in...

Apr 13, 2019

Ruth M. “Rosie” Tausch, 94, of North Little Rock, was called home by the Lord on Saturday, April 13, 2019, because He had a vacancy for a special angel that only she could fill. She was born March 6, 1925, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to the late Louis E. and Corabell Gott.

She was preceded in death by...

Apr 13, 2019

Mary Katherine Carter Tucker age 89, of Arkadelphia, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 in Bryant. She was born June 25, 1929 in Arkadelphia to the late William Barnard and Sarah Elizabeth Wright Carter. Mary was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and retired from Henderson State University. She married Charles Wilson Tucker on June 11, 1949.

Apr 13, 2019

Brandon David Hatley, 22, of Conway, died in the early morning hours on Saturday, April 13, 2019 in a tragic accident.

Brandon is survived by his father, Tim (Lori); mother, Ramona (Joey); brother, Blake Martin (Kyla), grandmother Brenda (Nana) Hatley; love of his life, Lex (Grace) and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins who all adored...

Apr 13, 2019

Amecia Faye Espe, 59, of Dewitt, died April 12, 2019. She was born in Pine Bluff on December 11, 1959. Private services will be held at a later date. Survivors include her sister, Kathy Luers of Pine Bluff, and nephews, Bryce Costello and Michael Costello (April). Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)224-2200. Online guestbook: www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

Apr 13, 2019

Francis “Arlene” Fisher Price, 83, of Beebe passed away April 13, 2019 at her home.  She was an avid razorback fan, loved hunting, fishing, crossword and jigsaw puzzles.  She also enjoyed watching the hummingbirds and beautiful red birds play and feed outside on her back porch.  She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, wife, and friend to all who knew...

Apr 13, 2019

Pastor Alfred Earl Ellis, of Jacksonville, departed from this life on April 13, 2019 and we believe that he is in a far better place with God. Alfred Earl Ellis was born June 16, 1941 to the late Lonnie Sr. and Agnes Ellis. He was preceded in death by his sister, Marcia Noble and daughter, Karen Ellis Sims. He leaves...

Apr 12, 2019

Shirley Ann Elmore (nee Marshall), 73 a native of North Little Rock, Arkansas  went home to be with the Lord on April 12th, 2019 at her home in San Antonio, Texas.  She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Harley F. Marshall and the late Cledith Marshall of North Little Rock on July 19th, 1945.  She graduated...