Obituaries

Mar 5, 2017

Ruth Ann Vinsett, 77, of Jacksonville passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 on her 62nd Wedding anniversary. She was born October 13, 1939 in Paris, Illinois to Leslie and Mary Pine Drake. She moved to Arkansas at the age of 8, one of 13 kids. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church and a factory worker at Stone Container....

Mar 5, 2017

Richard Emile Spugnardi, 77, of Benton, Arkansas passed away March 5, 2017 at Mt. Carmel Assisted Living Facility. He was born January 30, 1940 in Lewiston, Maine to the late Antonio and Mary Simone-Spugnardi. Richard served in the United States Marines. He was a professor. He will be missed by all who knew him. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home....

Mar 4, 2017

Andy Farris Aldridge, 88, passed from this life on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at his home with his family. He was born July 13, 1928 in the Pleasant Ridge Community, Cleburne County, Arkansas to Andy and Lola Bittle Aldridge. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, John Aaron Aldridge; sister, Myra Aldridge Jobe and great-grandson, Shawn Smith. He...

Mar 4, 2017

Robert J. (R.J.) Towns, 87, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 4, 2017. He was born March 15, 1929 in Alabama to Cecil and Pearl Towns. His lifelong profession was a brick mason. His legacy will live on in White County in the many homes and businesses he helped build. He is survived by his children Toby...

Mar 4, 2017

Frank Knight, Jr., 51, of Little Rock, passed away March 4, 2017. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501)224-2200. Mr. Knight's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

Mar 4, 2017

George Balding, 73, of Ward passed on to his Heavenly home on March 4, 2017. He was born December 15, 1943 to Tolbert and Evielea Sowell Balding in Austin, Arkansas. George was known for his afternoon "siestas". He enjoyed arts, crafts, fishing, and especially camping. He spent many hours in his garden planting, growing, and picking vegetables. However, most of...

Mar 3, 2017

Elaine Lavonne Williams, 68, of Elizabeth, Arkansas passed away March 3, 2017. She was born June 9, 1948 in Sacramento, California to the late Leon and Retha Harris-Williams. Elaine was of the Baptist faith. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her son and grandchildren. She leaves to cherish her memories her son, Dale Hodges of Bryant, Arkansas;...

Mar 3, 2017

Calvin Cook, 96, of Little Rock died Friday, March 3, 2017. He was born January 28, 1921 in Keo, Arkansas to John and Mabel Hendricks Cook. He was a member of Bingham Road Baptist Church, retired from the U. S. Army and a 32nd degree Mason. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Iva Doylene Barton Cook; daughter, Janet Harper...

Mar 3, 2017

Bruce L. George, 59, of Mabelvale, Arkansas passed away on March 3, 2017 while at home surrounded by his family. Bruce was born on November 10, 1957 to the late Leonard and Beatrice (Scarberry) George in Pampa, Texas. Bruce is survived by his life partner Glenda; two sons: Brandon and Joshua George; three grandchildren: Austin Buck, Katelyn Michelle and Jayce...

Mar 3, 2017

William H. Ramsey, 94 of North Little Rock passed away peacefully on March 3, 2017. He was born February 11, 1923 in Marshall Texas to Henry Harold and Annie McCalister Ramsey, the oldest and last surviving of 4 brothers. In 1930 the family moved to Atlanta Texas where his father was the local manager for the Electric Utility Co. After...

Mar 3, 2017

Maurice Gerard Kleve, Jr. was born July 20, 1945, as the eldest of five children eventually raised in a big farm house in Dundas, Minnesota. Maury attended Northfield High School before graduating in 1969 from Mankato State College, MN, with degree in cell biology. While getting his PhD. from the University of Houston, he worked alongside researchers in Galveston, Texas,...

Mar 3, 2017

Lawrence "Larry" Edwin Parker, 58, of Little Rock passed away Friday March 3, 2017. He was born January 17, 1959 in Cahokia, IL. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. He began Freddie's Printing in the Heights in 1977, became owner of Freddie's Hallmark from 1991 to 2005, was a Mac Technician and Consultant after years of...

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Rickie Joe Bauer, 63, of North Little Rock passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017. He was born November 3, 1953 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Joseph Karl and Rose Eckelhoff Bauer. He was a devoted Catholic and loving husband, father and grandfather. Rickie is survived by his wife of 41 years, Dianne Bauer; children, Mary Bridget Noland (Preston) and Jonathan...

Mar 1, 2017

Susie Lee Smith, 97, of Little Rock, passed away March 1, 2017. She was born in Lamont, Oklahoma to Frank and Mildred Porter McCoy. As a longtime resident of Wichita, Kansas, she was a member of College Hill United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Fredric K. Smith, she is survived by her daughter, Nancy...

Feb 28, 2017

Feb 28, 2017

Robert Montgomery, 58, passed away February 28, 2017. He was the son of Joe Montgomery of Russellville, Arkansas and Geneva Montgomery of Roseburg, Oregon. He is survived by a brother, William Montgomery and wife, Cristal of Jacksonville and other family. There will be no services. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)224-2200.

Feb 27, 2017

Dorothy Mae Satterfield passed away, February 27, 2017. She was born January 18, 1931 in Corpus Christ, TX to the late, Jim and Nora Creech of Rogers, AR. Dorothy moved to northwest Arkansas at a very early age and graduated from Rogers High School. She went on to graduate from the Baptist School of Nursing in Little Rock and began...