All Obituaries

Danny Sheeks

Danny Sheeks

Jan 22, 2020

Danny Lynn Sheeks, 61, of Stuttgart, passed away January 22, 2020. Born in England, Arkansas to Wayne and Lillie Rose Sheeks, he was a 1976 graduate of Watson Chapel High School. He started in the restaurant business when he was 14 years old. At age 16, he started working at Big Banjo Pizza in Pine Bluff, and went on to...

Martha Shetron-Parsons

Martha Shetron-Parsons

Jan 22, 2020

Martha Ann "Marti" Shetron-Parsons, 57, of Alexander, Arkansas passed away January 22, 2020 following a brave battle with cancer. She was born August 28, 1962 in Yonkers, New York to John and Gene (See) Shetron, Jr. Marti worked as a manager at Walgreens. She enjoyed being outdoors sailing, gardening, and bird watching. Decorating for Christmas was the highlight of the...

Myrl Grimmette

Myrl Grimmette

Jan 22, 2020

Myrl Jean Grimmette, 85, of Little Rock, passed away January 22, 2020. Born in Little Rock to Seaborn and Elizabeth Gunn Grimmette, she was a registered medical technologist and a member of St. James United Methodist Church. She loved animals and gardening, especially the daffodils that bloom in the spring. Preceded in death by her parents and niece, Rachel Reaves,...

Doris L. Corder (Hackelton)

Doris L. Corder (Hackelton)

Jan 21, 2020

Doris L. CorderDoris L. Corder of Conway, AR passed away on January 21, 2020. Doris was born September 16, 1934 in Roe, AR the daughter of the late John and Violet Lindsey Hackelton. She is survived by her husband of 70 years Alvin; children Deborah Brockmeier and her husband John of Higden, AR, Mike Corder and Joel W. Corder both...

Gerald Cox

Gerald Cox

Jan 21, 2020

Gerald (Jerry) Marshall Cox, 70, of Bismarck, AR leapt into Jesus’ arms January 21, 2020 surrounded by his loving wife and daughters. Jerry was born October 28, 1949 in Arkadelphia, AR to Martha Lura (Marshall)Cox and Rufus Donald Cox of Gurdon AR. He graduated from Gurdon High School in 1967 and continued his education at OBU, receiving his BSE...

Rose Narrell

Rose Narrell

Jan 21, 2020

Rose McDonald Narrell, 95, of North Little Rock passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020. She was born May 30, 1924 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Louis and Carolyn McDonald. She was a longtime member of Park Hill Baptist Church since 1962, and a Personnel Director at Little Rock Wastewater. Rose enjoyed various volunteer positions, still attending book club and...

Janeva Hatcher

Janeva Hatcher

Jan 21, 2020

Janeva  Hatcher, 84, of Sherwood passed away on Tuesday,  January 21, 2020.  She was born in Atlanta, Georgia on August 10, 1935.  Janeva retired after 20 years of service with the Newburn, North Carolina Police Department.  She loved bowling, knitting, crocheting and Dachshund, “Joy”.

Janeva is survived by her children Judith Jones and husband Stan, Renea Swadley...

Doyne Elder

Doyne Elder

Jan 21, 2020

Doyne Luther Elder was born on March 30, 1934, and spent the first 18 years of his life in Jacksonville, Arkansas. After graduating from high school, magna cum laud, he briefly moved to Flint, Michigan, before coming back to Arkansas and settling in Little Rock as his permanent home. For approximately 20 years he managed the Heights Variety and Hardware...

David Basham

David Basham

Jan 21, 2020

David Andrew "Drew" Basham, 64, of Little Rock, gained a new freedom as he went to be with His Lord on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. Born in Little Rock to Charles David and Desha "Dee" Clayton Basham, Drew was a commercial realtor and member of the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce, Sigma Nu Fraternity, CCIM/National Association of Realtors and Little...

Linda K Perry

Linda K Perry

Jan 20, 2020

Linda K. PerryLinda K. Perry are 64 passed away on January 20, 2020. Linda was born December 9, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of the late Robert Henry Cheney Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Montgomery. She is survived by her daughters, Misti (Elmo) Mack and Stephanie (Ray) Herrrera all of Conway, AR;10 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 4 sisters; 1 brother...

Betty McLarey

Betty McLarey

Jan 20, 2020

Betty Jean Wooten McLarey, 88, of Sherwood, Arkansas, passed away Jan. 20, 2020. Betty was born August 12, 1931 in Blytheville, Arkansas to the late Rufus William Wooten and Elsie Marie Winn Wooten.  She was a graduate of Blytheville High School. She attended Arkansas Baptist Hospital School of Nursing and Little Rock Jr. College, quitting abruptly to marry the...

Kerry Hodge

Kerry Hodge

Jan 20, 2020

Kerry Lee Hodge, 59, of North Little Rock passed away Monday, January 20, 2020. He was born September 16, 1960 in Clinton, Arkansas.  He was fearless, lived life to the fullest, who loved his family, friends and dogs. He also loved fast cars and motorcycles.

He is survived by his granddaughter, Laura; mother, Joyce Sue Porter; sister,...

Alvena Caffey

Alvena Caffey

Jan 20, 2020

Alvena Caffey, 93, of Little Rock passed away on January 20, 2020.  She was born in Little Rock on November 24, 1926 to the late Jacob E. and Lillie Mae Lewellen Gauntt.  Alvena was a member of Martindale Baptist Church and was employed in the accounting field during work years.  She was preceded in death by two sons, Edward...

Margaret Tester

Margaret Tester

Jan 20, 2020

Margaret Helen Ratliff Tester, 99, of Hot Springs passed Jan 20, 2020

She was preceded in death by husband, Wiley C. Tester, Jr., and  son James  Tester.

She is survived by her daughter Rosalind McNew; granddaughter Meghan Siscoe; and great-grandson, Thomas Siscoe. Burial was private at Rest Hills Memorial Park.

Cheryl Hudson

Cheryl Hudson

Jan 20, 2020

Cheryl Joyce Hudson, 60, of Houston, Arkansas, passed away January 20, 2020. Born in Little Rock to Milton John and Margaret Spaunhurst Hudson, she worked in the construction industry for many years, beginning with CDI Contractors and most recently, with L.R. Mourning Company. She is survived by her husband, Tony Drinkwater; siblings, Carol Alexander (Danny) and Chris Hudson, both of...

Jerry George, Sr.

Jerry George, Sr.

Jan 20, 2020

Jerry Wallace George, Sr., 86, of Beebe, Arkansas went to be with Jesus January 20, 2020.  He was born March 10, 1933 to Hadley and Ruth George, in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  Jerry enjoyed coaching baseball and traveling.

Jerry is survived by five children, Steve...

Retired Woodruff,

Retired Woodruff,

Jan 19, 2020

Retired Major Charles Lewis Woodruff, Sr., 84, of Benton, Arkansas went to be with the Lord January 19, 2020. He was born August 24, 1935 in Delight, Arkansas to the late Luther Calvin and Clara Meleese (Stokes) Woodruff. Charles earned a double degree in Psychology and Finance. He proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean War and...

Chad Witkowski

Chad Witkowski

Jan 19, 2020

Chad Edward Witkowski, 52, of North Little Rock went to be with the Lord peacefully in his sleep, Sunday, January 19, 2020.  He was born November 26, 1967 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Sherry Grooms and the late Thomas Witkowski. Chad was a loving son, father, brother and friend who had a huge heart, personality and a...