Thelma Juanita Hart Vinson Fortner, 86, born May 29, 1931, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family on January 25, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband and father of her children, Bobby V. Vinson; brothers; great-grandson Cody Smalling; daughter Bobbie Jean Smalling; as well as her second husband, A.C. Fortner. She is survived by her son,...
WC Pepper, 71, of North Little Rock passed away on the morning of January 25, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, WC Pepper, Sr. and Edith G. Pepper of North Little Rock. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1964 to 1969. He was stationed in Turkey and Vietnam, and was honorably...
Barbara Ann Babbitt, 45, of Benton went to be with our Lord on Thursday January 25, 2018. Barbara was born August 21, 1972 to the late Milton Ray and Dianne (Morrow) Ray in Portland, Indiana. Barbara was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, who loved to spend time with her family. She was an awesome cook that often could be...
Johnnie R. Dudley, 90, North Little Rock passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018. He was born August 24, 1927 in Bigelow, Arkansas to David and Ellen Dudley. He was a member of Levy Baptist Church. He is survived by his children, Robert Dudley (Jane), Rita Brown (Rick), Terry Dudley and Debbie Worthington (Bob); five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren....
Jesse N. Masters of Sherwood passed away on January 25. He was born February 10, 1926 in Newport, Arkansas, the son of Norma Smith Masters and Jesse N. Masters, Sr. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Virginia Harvey Masters, his mother, his father, his sister Gladys Sanford and step father, Dr. A.L. Best. He is...
Larry Dwight Dodson age 80 of Arkadelphia, died January 25, 2018 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Arkadelphia. Born October 1, 1937, the son of Dwight and Irma Jukes Dodson in Fittstown, OK. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Loretta Darlene Stewart Dodson and a stepdaughter Sherry Slaughter. Survivors are two daughters Stephany Tull and Husband...
"Butch" Lewis Edward Dellinger, Jr., 73, of North Little Rock passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018. He was born June 10, 1944 in San Diego, California to Lewis E. and Lorraine Dellinger. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Bette Dellinger; children, Lori Woody (Jason) and Lewis Edward Dellinger, III (Angel); grandchildren, Makenzie "Mac" and SueAnna Jane; sister,...
Charles "Duane" Robison, 80, of Beebe passed away Tuesday January 23, 2018. He is survived by three daughters, Connie Sutton, Alisha Robison, April Dent and sister, Jo Ann Barrentine. Duane was a retired Carpenter and a Veteran of the United States Air Force. Cremation arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com
Floyd Holden, 85, of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018. He was born September 20, 1932 to the late Joseph Franklin Holden and Annie Mae Holden. Floyd was an Army Korean War veteran, had been employed by Archer Drug Co., had retired from G.E. Distribution and had worked for Tipton and Hurst for twenty years. He is survived...
Betty Lou Ray, 82, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on January 23, 2018. She was born in North Little Rock on February 4, 1935 to John Joseph Ray and Mary Dorine Carder Ray. Those who knew Betty would describe her as a vibrant, caring, and active lady. Her smile and outgoing personality are what attributed to the many friendships...
Charles Everett Park age 92, of Okolona, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018 in Texarkana. He was born July 3, 1925 in Arkadelphia to the late Everett and Clara Hare Park. Charles was a member of Okolona United Methodist Church. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II, was wounded and awarded the Purple Heart and the...
Henry Alfred "Al" Fite, age 80, of Sparkman, passed away on Monday January 22, 2018, at his home. He was born November 27, 1937, in Hot Spring County, the son of Henry and Ethel Thomas Fite. Alfred was a member of Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church. Alfred was a great family man and exemplified the definition of a friend. His tremendous...
Phillip Gordon Burgess, 80, of Ferndale passed away Monday, January 22, 2018. He was born October 28, 1937 in Little Rock to P.E. and Eunice Burgess. He is survived by his wife of fifty-seven years, Virginia Moser Burgess; daughters, Tamey (Mike) Craig, Phyllis (Mike) Scurlock; granddaughter, Jackelyn (Chris) Racey and grandson, Timothy Moreland. He is also survived by his sister,...
Henrietta (Etta) Paladino Rowland, 92, entered eternal life January 22, 2018. Born to Tony and Minnie Paladino in Center Ridge Arkansas February 18, 1925, Etta was the 14th of their 17 children in this Catholic Point community. Etta went to St. Joseph school in Center Ridge and later moved to, and studied in, Little Rock, Arkansas where she met her...
James "Bob" Robert Zeagler age 71, of Arkadelphia entered into eternal rest & healing on Monday January 22, 2018. He was born on March 20, 1946, the son of Isaac Ross and Marion Dickson Zeagler, in Stamps, AR. He and his wife are the founders of Zeagler Manufacturing & Supply Inc. of Arkadelphia. Bob is preceded in death by his...
Arthur "Artie" J. Stuart, 74, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, one of the last dinosaurs, passed away January 22, 2018 where he was surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on July 20, 1943 and eventually made his permanent home here in Arkansas. Working as a paper boy, he saved up enough money and at age thirteen,...