All Obituaries

Billy Martin

Billy Martin

Nov 29, 2018

Billy Ray Martin, 86, of Little Rock, passed away November 29, 2018. Born in Landis, Arkansas to Ray and Ersie Mize Martin, he was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He is survived by his son, Billy Martin, Jr. of Little Rock; daughter, Kim Martin Bodie of New Albany, Mississippi; sister, Mazie Gibbs of Temple, Texas; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and...

Alvin Ward

Alvin Ward

Nov 29, 2018

Alvin Virgil Ward, Jr., age 77, was born June 21, 1941 and died November 29, 2018. He was a fifth generation Arkansan, born in Little Rock to parents, Alvin Virgil Ward and Bessie Johnson Ward. He was a lifelong resident of Little Rock. He is survived by two sons, Alvin Ward III (Robin) and Robert Ward, of Little Rock; stepson,...

Georgena Bradshaw

Georgena Bradshaw

Nov 29, 2018

Georgena Bradshaw, 79, of Little Rock, died peacefully in her sleep November 29, 2018. She was born in Hot Springs to George and Faye Loyd Gibbs. She worked in the insurance industry, starting her career with the Insurance Commissioner and retiring as the President and CEO of Central Licensing Bureau. She was a proper Southern lady, full of life, well-dressed,...

Virginia Armstrong

Virginia Armstrong

Nov 29, 2018

Virginia Armstrong, 82, of North Little Rock passed away November 29, 2018.

She was a retired nurse and worked over 25 years at MOPAC Hospital. She gave her all for family and friends.

Survivors include children:  Perry Armstrong and Connie Wilson; grandchildren Adam Wilson and Leslie Armstrong; great-grandchild, Addyson Wilson;  twin brothers, Boyd (Jeneane) Birdsong...

Anthony Chiaro

Anthony Chiaro

Nov 28, 2018

Anthony "Tony" John Chiaro, 77, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away November 28, 2018. He was born September 21, 1941 in Little Italy, Arkansas to the late John S. and Antonietta (Ghidotti) Chiaro. Tony retired after working thirty years for the State of Arkansas in the Department of Human Services. Inwardly, Tony was a very religious man. Every morning, he...

Roland Gentry

Roland Gentry

Nov 28, 2018

Roland F. Gentry, 90, of Lonsdale, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on November 28, 2018. He was born December 2, 1927 in Slocomb, Arkansas to the late Marshal Forrest and Della Shelton Gentry. Roland was a member of Ten Mile Missionary Baptist Church. He was also a member of Ten Mile Hunting Club. Roland retired from Arkansas Mental...

Cornelia "Frances" Berg

Cornelia "Frances" Berg

Nov 28, 2018

Cornelia “Frances” Berg, 94, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018. She was born February 27, 1924 in Skeedee, Oklahoma to Toy Amos and Tommie Herrin Davis.

She was a 1942 graduate of Mt. St. Mary’s Academy and was a volunteer at St. Vincent Auxillary, Our Lady of the Holy Souls Church, Catholic High...

Emmanuel Chukwu

Emmanuel Chukwu

Nov 28, 2018

Emmanuel Chidiebere Chukwu went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday November 28, 2018. He was 44 years old. A native of Enugu, Nigeria, he studied law at Enugu State University of Science and Technology. He completed studies at Independent Baptist Church Seminary where he was an active choir member, organizer, friend and encourager to all, and assistant pastor....

Margaret Wooley

Margaret Wooley

Nov 28, 2018

Margaret Ruth Wooley, 84, of Alexander, Arkansas went to be with the Lord November 28, 2018. She was born June 19, 1934 in Spencerville, Oklahoma to the late Jacob Marion and Mary Lenora (Wallingsford) Lindly. Margaret loved the Lord more than anything. She was a member of First Pentecostals of Benton. Margaret enjoyed reading and crocheting. She had a beautiful...

Maurine Smith

Maurine Smith

Nov 27, 2018

Bismarck - Maurine Mintie Smith of Bismarck, AR departed this life peacefully on November 27, 2018 in her home. She was born on December 8, 1926 in Bismarck (Lambert), AR. She was the daughter of Maney and Ella Sheets. Maurine 'Mama' was a devoted homemaker and the center of her family's faith, strength, and love. She lit up every room...

Homer Perry

Homer Perry

Nov 27, 2018

Homer Franklin Perry, 88, of Little Rock passed away Tuesday, November

27, 2018. He was born September 14, 1930 in Pulaski County, Arkansas to Homer F. Perry, Sr. and Sidney Shook Perry. He attended Fuller High School in Little Rock

He is survived by his daughter, Becky Lea (Brent); brother, Leslie (Roberta); grandchildren, Justin Halbert,...

Erwin Seidl

Erwin Seidl

Nov 27, 2018

Erwin Seidl, 72, of Little Rock, passed away November 27, 2018. He was born in Neufahrn, Germany to Anton and Franziska Daffner Seidl. A butcher and sausage maker by trade, he retired from Swift/Kroger. He loved nature and animals, and was a very loving family man. Preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and two sisters, he is survived...

Mary Klassen

Mary Klassen

Nov 27, 2018

Mary Charlotte Griswold Klassen, 94, passed away on November 27, 2018. She was born on 10/08/1924 in Apalachicola, Fla. to Henry and Marie J. Hendles Griswold. Charlotte graduated from Chapman High School in Apalachicola, Florida and there married Frank J. Klassen, who with her support rose to the rank of Colonel in the United States Air Force. As a military housewife,...

Gary Vanderford

Gary Vanderford

Nov 27, 2018

Gary Dean Vanderford, Sr., 69, of Benton, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018. He was born April 7, 1949 in Marked Tree, Arkansas. Gary was a truck driver for thirty years. He worked at Wal-mart in Benton for three years. He has numerous brothers and sisters through his congregation of Jehovah's Witness in Thayer, Missouri and Benton, Arkansas. Gary was...

Bobby Davidson

Bobby Davidson

Nov 26, 2018

Bobby Allen "Sonny" Davidson, 82, of Bryant, Arkansas went to be with the Lord November 26, 2018. He was born November 3, 1936 to Benjamin Oscar and Clara Ketchum Davidson. He married Betty Jorita Davidson on May 7, 1957. Bobby was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, Vietnam and Dessert Storm, serving in the Navy and Army National Guard...

Sammie Swope

Sammie Swope

Nov 26, 2018

Sammie Lee Swope, 66, of North Little Rock passed away Monday, November 26, 2018. He was born June 27, 1952 in North Little Rock, Arkansas to Lee and Betty Swope. Sammie was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his mother, Laura Swope; sisters, Gloria Bell, Shirley Yagnik and Ann Pennington; brothers, Roger and Matt Swope;...