Aug 7, 2018

On August 7, 2018, Elmer Hussey (Elm) passed on to Heaven. Elm, almost 96, is survived by Son, Frank, and Daughter, Katherine Jones. He is also survived by three grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren, and 5 nieces, and on 6 nephew. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Mable Hussey, and 2 sisters...

Aug 7, 2018

Dr. Ben M. Elrod, former president and longtime chancellor of Ouachita Baptist University, passed away Aug. 7 at age 87. He is remembered for a lasting legacy of leadership and service at Ouachita during his decade as president and beyond. Dr. Elrod served as Ouachita's 13th president from 1988 to 1998. A 1952 graduate of Ouachita, he also served as...

Aug 6, 2018

Michael Harold Gunnett passed away in his home in Conway, AR on August 6, 2018. Mike was born on the 17th day of August in 1949 in St. Louis, MO to Harold Lee Gunnett of Peach Orchard, AR andElva Mae Hensley Gunnett of Frisk, MO. He is survived by his wife Kathleen (Katie) Gunnett of Conway, daughter Kimberly Meharg (Greg),...

Aug 6, 2018

On August 6, 2018, the Spirit of Life departed the body of Dorothy Louise Zalaker Willmuth of Little Rock. She was the last survivor of the immediate family of Mary and John Zalaker who emigrated from Vienna, Austria in the late 1890s. She was preceded in death by her parents, and siblings, John, Jr., Frank, twins, Paul and Peter, and...

Aug 6, 2018

Jimmie "Jim" Caver, Age 84, of Arkadelphia, passed away peacefully Monday, August 6,2018, at St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock after a very sudden illness. Jim was born in Amity but was a lifelong resident and business owner in Arkadelphia. He was born March 21, 1934, the son of the late W.C. "Bill" Caver and Alma Jackson Caver. Jim was...

Aug 6, 2018

Larry Q. Nicks age 68, of Bismarck, passed away Monday, August 6, 2018 at his home. He was born November 6, 1949 to the late William Edward and Verna Beatrice Wheeler Nicks. Larry owned and operated a janitorial service and later was a truck driver. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Lartodd Edward Nicks; two sisters,...

Aug 6, 2018

Curtis Walker Thurmon was born in Summerfield, Louisiana, November 2, 1929, the third of seven children born to Curtis Ephraim and Ethel Wright Thurmon. He died August 6, 2018, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Walker was predeceased by his parents, sisters Gladys Dunn Thomas and Dorothy Thornton, and brother Charles Lowell Thurmon. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Beverley...

Aug 6, 2018

Aug 4, 2018

Marian Quattlebaum Webb, of Beebe, Arkansas, 94, died in Dallas, Texas, on August 4, 2018. Marian was born on December 24, 1923, in Floyd, Arkansas. She married her childhood sweetheart, Merle Stafford Webb, on April 20, 1939. Her parents were the late Luda and John Quattlebaum. She was predeceased by her siblings, Eudonald Quattlebaum and Barbara Hefner. Marian was a...

Aug 4, 2018

Royce Gene Nix, 55, of Benton, Arkansas passed away August 4, 2018. He was born March 4, 1963 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Royce proudly served in the United States Army where he was decorated with the Good Conduct Medal, Expert Badge (Rifle M-16), Expert Badge (Hand Grenade), Army Service Ribbon, and the Overseas Service Ribbon. He was employed with Woodson,...

Aug 4, 2018

John Casey (J.C.) Kirk, 64, passed away peacefully on August 4th, 2018 at his residence. He was one of the eight original boys to move into the White County (Boys) Group Home in 1986, in Searcy. He fought a brave and courageous battle against the horrible disease of cancer. J.C. was born December 21, 1953, the tenth child of Casey...

Aug 4, 2018

Our Mother, Gillette Breshears was born January 26, 1924. She was 94 years young. She was a nurturer, mentor, caregiver, friend, teacher and the best Christian role model. Mom went to be with our Lord on August 4, 2018 in Edmond, Oklahoma. Mom was the daughter of Willis and Frances Daughtery of Mobile, Alabama. She was a nurse at Norfolk...

Aug 3, 2018

Sue Ann Stephens, 85, of Little Rock passed into her eternal home on August 3, 2018. She was born in Little Rock, AR on May 25, 1933 to Lowell and Pauline Jordan. She was raised by her maternal grandparents, Fred and Bella Lucas. She attended Forest Park Grammar School, Pulaski Heights Junior High and Little Rock High School (class of...

Aug 2, 2018

Dorothy A. Newton, 90, of Bismarck, Arkansas, died Thursday, August 2nd, 2018, at the Court Yards Gardens in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. She was born December 29th, 1927, in LaPorte, IN, to Alfred W. and Ella (Schroeder) Koehn. On February 15th, 1947, she married William R. Newton who preceded her in death. Two sisters, Sally (Keith) Hyatte, Irene Koehn, four brothers, John...

Aug 2, 2018

Mary Lucille Cunningham, 71, of Mountain View, Arkansas, died Thursday, August 2, 2018. She was retired from Remington Arms. Mary is survived by two daughters, Lisa Lansford and husband Rusty of Cabot and Joanie Howell and husband John of Mountain View; a sister, Lenora Johnson of Beebe; five grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Graveside service is 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 6,...

Aug 1, 2018

Dr. Michael Gene Smith was born July 9, 1950 in El Paso Texas to Dr. Vestal Beecher Smith and Frances "Tad" Melodean Fisher. Following his mother's early death, his father married Mary Smith, who together raised Mike and his three brothers. He grew up in Marked Tree, Arkansas, where he played drums in a band and graduated high school with...

Jul 31, 2018

Mabel Keller Cook, 98, of Little Rock, widow of Charles Allen Cook, Sr., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 31, 2018. She was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. She was a member of the St. Vincent's Auxiliary and loved playing bridge and spending time with her family. She is survived by her children, Charlie Cook,...

Jul 31, 2018

Our beloved mother, Shirley Annette "Mrs. Mac" McAnulty, aged 88, died peacefully in her sleep at Baptist Health Medical Center, Arkadelphia July 31, 2018. Shirley was born on October 14, 1929 to the late George and Bess Wise of Watertown, NY. She graduated from nursing school and became a registered nurse in 1949. Shirley married the love of her life,...

Jul 30, 2018

LoAnna Lee Cappadonia, 59, passed away July 30, 2018. Survivors include her children, Beverly Harris, Dominic Cappadonia, Jessica Smith (Larry) and Rachel Smith, and grandchild, Kateri Davis. Services will be private. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)224-2200. LoAnna's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

Jul 30, 2018

Glenn "David" Thomas, 48, of Benton, Arkansas passed away July 30, 2018. He was born October 31, 1969 in Altus, Oklahoma. David was a devoted Christian and family man. He dearly loved his bride and his three precious children. He enjoyed the beach, he enjoyed camping, and he enjoyed just being with family and friends. He could make any occasion...