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Daniel Hilterbrand

Daniel Hilterbrand

Jan 1, 2017

Daniel Lee Hilterbrand, 59, of Benton, Arkansas passed away January 1, 2017. He was born June 14, 1957 in Fairfield, California to the Catherine Green Hilterbrand and the late Sam Hilterbrand. Daniel leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife, Crystal Toth Hilterbrand of Benton, Arkansas; son, Hunter Hilterbrand and wife Milissa of Benton, Arkansas; daughter, Heather Hilterbrand of Benton,...

Maureen Herrin

Maureen Herrin

Dec 31, 2016

Maureen (Ray) Herrin, age 75, of Arkadelphia, departed this life to her real home in Heaven on December 31, 2016. She was born August 5, 1941, to the late Earl Lee and Beatrice (McGuire) Ray. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Leon Herrin, and son, Gary Herrin; sister, Darlene Freeman, brothers, Dean and Carl...

Paul Lee

Paul Lee

Dec 31, 2016

Paul Russell Lee, 86, of Little Rock, passed away on December 31, 2016. He was born August 17, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to Elmer Pierce and Maude Lee and was a proud U.S. Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Edith and Elsie, his brothers, Elmer J. and Kenneth, and his grandchildren, Amber Rose and...

Eugenia Roberson

Eugenia Roberson

Dec 31, 2016

On December 31, 2016, Eugenia Leah Hensley Roberson, 59, of Maumelle, formerly of Crossett, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, following a courageous fight with cancer for 19 years. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Born in Monette, Arkansas on April 4, 1957 to the late Elvis E. Hensley and Wanda Endicott Hensley, she was...

Melva Hester

Melva Hester

Dec 31, 2016

Melva Sue Hester, of Arkadelphia, died December 31, 2016.  She was born in Friendship, Arkansas on February 8, 1929.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Jeff Davis and Susie Jane (Duncan) Johnson; husband, Clyde Doyce Hester, and son, Phillip D. Hester; brothers, Orlin Johnson, Melvin Johnson, Elvin Johnson and JD Johnson.                She was a member of First...

L. Burress

L. Burress

Dec 30, 2016

L. T. Burress, age 90, of Lexington, South Carolina formerly of Magnolia, passed away Friday, December 30, 2016 in Lexington. He was born October 19, 1926 in Floral, Arkansas to the late Lucius Theodore and Oma Bowren Burress. L. T. was a longtime member of Jackson Street Church of Christ in Magnolia and a World War II veteran.   He...

Mary Damm

Mary Damm

Dec 30, 2016

Mary Beth Damm died on December 30, 2016 in Little Rock, AR. She was born to Eula and Elmer Damm on May 25, 1927 in Trinity Hospital in Little Rock. Mary Beth graduated from Little Rock High School and then attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville where she graduated with a degree in Medical Technology. Upon graduation, she worked...

Kenneth Ruffin

Kenneth Ruffin

Dec 29, 2016

Kenneth Wayne Ruffin, 75, of Mayflower passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, December 29, 2016. He was born October 1, 1941 in Point DeLuce, Arkansas to James Eason and Lois Olive Young Ruffin. He loved his family, hunting, fishing, gardening and his Atlanta Braves. Ken served his country in the United States Air Force....

Lenis Swann

Lenis Swann

Dec 29, 2016

Lenis Irene Swann, age 86, of Beebe went to be with the Lord December 29, 2016. She was an active member at Beebe First Church of the Nazarene, where she played the piano for many years. After retiring from Citizens Bank, She doted on her grandchildren by spending time camping and playing. Irene was known as the "favorite sister" among...

Judith Sharpe

Judith Sharpe

Dec 29, 2016

Judith Louise Sharpe, 77, of North Little Rock passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016. She was born October 13, 1939 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Murray and Georgia Byess Benton. She was a member of Levy Baptist Church, and retired from Riley's Oak Hill Nursing Home as Activities Director. She is survived by her spouse, of 53 years, Robert "Bob" Sharpe;...

John Hoover

John Hoover

Dec 29, 2016

John Weldon "Smiley" Hoover, 78, of Benton, Arkansas passed away the morning of December 29, 2016 peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving wife and devoted family. He was born to the late Tom and Myra Hoover of Dermott on February 15, 1938. John joined the Air Force at the age of 17. He was stationed at Jacksonville, Arkansas...

Edward McCulloch

Edward McCulloch

Dec 29, 2016

Edward L. McCulloch, 94, of Maumelle passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016. He was born November 3, 1922 in Alabama to Luther and Hetha McCulloch. He was a member and Deacon of First Baptist Church in Maumelle. Edward served in the United States Army in World War II in Germany and France. He was a Railroad Employee from 1941 to...

Euvella Spruiell

Euvella Spruiell

Dec 29, 2016

Euvella Spruiell, 91, of North Little Rock, died on December 29, 2016 at the Highlands of North Little Rock Living Center. She was born March 2, 1925 in Guy, Arkansas to Guthrie and Gina Andrews. Euvella retired from the NLR School District. No services are scheduled.

John Clay

John Clay

Dec 28, 2016

John Calvin Clay, 85, of Sherwood was called home to Heaven Wednesday, December 28, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mabel Morden Clay; daughter, Anne (Terry) Fugatt of Phoenix, Arizona; and a son, John Calvin Clay, Jr. also of Phoenix; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one great-great-grandchild. He is also survived by three brothers; Donnie (Hilda)...

Harrison Surber

Harrison Surber

Dec 28, 2016

Harrison Charles Surber, 73, of Little Rock, passed away December 28, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Arlene Surber; daughter, Tiffany Dover and husband, Jacob; and two grandsons, Josiah and Jeremiah. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Thelma Hancock Surber. Services will be held on Wednesday, January 11 at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Assembly of...

William Ard

William Ard

Dec 28, 2016

William (Bill) Raymond Ard, age 91 of Sherwood, passed away December 28, 2016 at 412 Hillwood in Sherwood. He was born on August 31, 1925 in Little Rock, Arkansas; he was the son of James and Estella Ard. Bill Ard was one of the first Master Plumbers in Arkansas and owned Bill Ard Plumbing Co. for 45 years. He was...

Gerald Vaughan

Gerald Vaughan

Dec 28, 2016

Gerald M. Vaughan, Sr., 80, of Sherwood passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016. He was born March 21, 1936 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Clarence and Margarite Simpson Vaughan. He was a member of North Little Rock First Assembly of God Church. Gerald was a founding member of Arkansas Association of Kidney Patients which sponsors The Harrison House. Gerald was...

William Bristow

William Bristow

Dec 28, 2016

William Pierce Bristow, Sr., 85, passed away December 28, 2016. Born in Danville to Pierce and Leoria Fryar Bristow, he was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Korea and a carman for the railroad. He was also a master fisherman and loved his yard. Preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Lynell Thompson Bristow and two sisters, Vivian...

Jimmy Weser

Jimmy Weser

Dec 27, 2016

Jimmy DeWayne Weser was born December 5, 1949 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He passed away December 27, 2016 in Redfield, Arkansas. Jim graduated from Benton High School in 1967. He attended State College of Arkansas (UCA). Jim retired from Granite Mountain Quarries after thirty-eight years of employment. He was a Vietnam veteran. Jim was a member of Victory Baptist Church...

Floyd McMurtrey

Floyd McMurtrey

Dec 27, 2016

Floyd McMurtrey, 68, passed away December 27, 2016 in Little Rock. Arrangements are pending by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501)224-2200. Floyd's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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