John R. Pursell was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on February 24, 2020. He is survived by the love of his life, Eleanor Carol; four dearly loved sons: John, Kent (Margaret), Gary (Cathy), and Bruce (Sallie); one daughter, Denise (Fletcher) Hanson; nineteen grandchildren: Brooks, Leah (Bryce) Carlson, Shannon (Charlie) Baty, Christy (Michael) Lenzini, Wesley (Jill), Hanna, Sarah...
Jerry Duane Greer, 64, of Beebe, Arkansas passed away February 24, 2020. He was born May 5, 1955 to Lawrence and Betty Brown Greer.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Patricia, a son, Terry; twin sister Judy; brothers, Larry, Don and Bud, Billy Brown; and sister Evelyn.
Jerry is survived by his...
Thierno Ciré Sako, 50, of Maumelle, passed away February 23, 2020. Born in Niger, he was Associate Director of Financial Services at UALR. Preceded in death by his father, Karamoko Sako, he is survived by his wife, Hadiza Issaka Diamballa; mother, Fanta Bá of Niger; siblings, Moctar Sako, of Niger, Mahammdou Sako of France, Djeneba Sako of Pennsylvania, Awa Sako...
LINDA MARIE VANDERHOFF
August 31, 1949 – February 23, 2020
My wife, friend, lover and soulmate quietly ended her hard fought battle with cancer and is at peace. She graced and enriched my life, especially on June 8, 1979, when she married me and we became one. She was a strong willed, independent, intelligent, talented...
Lillian Faye Reynolds Shelton passed peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2020 surrounded by her family and into the presence of her God. She was born in Jerusalem, Arkansas on August 18, 1928 to Lonzo and Walsie Murdoch Reynolds. After graduation from Atkins High School, she attended what is now UA-Monticello and also Arkansas Tech University. Eventually, she moved to Little...
Gladys Lynn Vitale, 79, of Bella Vista, died February 23, 2020. Born in Anita, Iowa, she is survived by her husband, Steve Vitale of Bella Vista; children, grandchildren, great- grandchildren, siblings and a host of family and friends. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)224-2200. Mrs. Vitale's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
Phillip Summers was the first son born to Roy and Polly Summers in Russellville AR in 1953. He is survived by wife Laura Summers and seven children: daughters-Jaime, Jeanne, Samantha, and Nicola, and sons- Paul, Matthew, and Logan. Phillip was a man who stood on principles and took his citizenship duties seriously. He served three years active duty military with...
Charles Benjamin “Ben” Toland, 61, of Cabot passed away February 23, 2020 at Spring Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born September 6, 1958 in Stuttgart.
William R. (Bill) Mernah, Jr., 93, of North Little Rock, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020. He was born January 16, 1927 to the late William R. Mernah, Sr. and Augusta Carolyn Bostelmann.
After graduating from Catholic High School for Boys, Bill joined the Federal Reserve Bank and traveled across the country as an Assistant Federal...
Tommy McMahon, 93, of Russellville passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020. He was born June 18, 1926 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma.
He was a member of the Church of the Assumption Catholic Congregation in Atkins, Arkansas. He was a purchasing agent for Boeing and NASA during the Lunar Missions, where he was responsible for (among other things) purchasing...
Velton Alton Shepherd age 87, Okolona AR. passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020. Velton a retired farmer; was born December 25, 1932 to the late James Thomas and Veda (Francis) Shepherd in Bismarck, AR.
Velton is preceded in death by his wife Marietta Shepherd and one daughter Debra Kay Shepherd. He is survived by one son Mark...
Patricia Mooney Merkel Drennan, 84, of Mayflower passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020. She was born July 15, 1935 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Henry and Glennie Mooney.
She is survived by her son, Hank Merkel (Bobbie Ann) of Conway; daughters, Brenda Hoffman of Redfield, Sandi Silarski, of Mayflower; sisters, Wanda Mink, of Mason, Ohio and Sharon...
Juanita Blazer Holloway, 96, of North Little Rock passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020. She was born in Jacksonville, Arkansas to Roy and Eleanor Blazer. Juanita graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1941 and enjoyed getting together with her classmate for years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 64 years, Perry...
Catherine Loeda CarderConway, AR age 81 passed away on February 21, 2020. Loeda is survived by her husband of 65 years J W Carder; children Patricia (John) Berryman and Bill Carder; grandchildren, Catherine (Jonathan) Baxter, Michael (Tiffany) Darr, Ashley (Ryan) Creech, Kevin (Kelli) Sheppard, Alisha (Cris) Lonix, Jordyn Carder, Kyle (Cassie) Sheppard, Matthew (Jessilyn) Berryman and Madison Berryman; 10 great...
John Edward Wages, 82, passed away February 21, 2020. He was born August 3, 1937 in Benton to the late Dewell Wages and Doris (Ballard) Wages Jones. John was a strong man and a rock to his family. He retired from Reynolds Metals and served as a Volunteer Fireman in Salem. Big Piney was his favorite place to be where...
Barbara Ann Davis (Maw), 75 years of age born on February 23rd, 1944, from North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away peacefully to be with her father and mother on February 21st, 2020 in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Barbara lived most of her life in the Park Hill Area of North Little Rock, Arkansas. She enjoyed so many things...