Gary W. Weir, 75, of North Little Rock died peacefully in his home on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, after a long illness. Since 1966 Gary was known to thousands in Arkansas as "Bozo the Clown." The son of Tommy L. and Eva Jane Weir, Gary was born in Russellville, Arkansas in 1941. He attended Russellville schools, but graduated from Benton...
Bradley Fretwell Harrell, 47, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away October 3, 2017. He was born December 19, 1969 in Ahoskie, North Carolina to Maynard Alex Harrell, Jr. and Sara "Alice" Mullen Van Netta. Brad was a huge LSU fan and supported the team by wearing lots of purple and gold. He loved bowling, fishing and was a big movie...
Dwayne Whitley, 83, of Sherwood passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017. He was born July 11, 1934 in Jacksonville, Arkansas to Elton and Maybelle Corder Whitley Bearden. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Georgia Whitley; two daughters, Sally (Brian) Casto and Susanna (Jack) Adams; grandchildren, Zachary, Madelyn, Leslie, Kay and Molly; and sixteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded...
Bill Hill, 87, of North Little Rock passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017. He was born July 23, 1930 in Kansas City, Missouri to William and Ann Kathryn Hill. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Ruby Belding Hill; children, Vicki Bridner (Don), Liz Thompson (Kevin), Kay Spaay (Kerry), Larry Rupe (Lynna) and Russ Rupe (Heather); 18 grandchildren,...
Willie Clyde Trimm, 77, of Bauxite, Arkansas passed away October 2, 2017. He was born May 29, 1940 in Dardanelle, Arkansas to the late Willie "Buster" Ishmal and Morene (Bledsoe) Trimm. Willie Clyde enjoyed hunting and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a great man and was loved by all. Preceding Willie Clyde in death are his parents; granddaughter,...
Maudie Eva Hercha, 93, of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed away October 1, 2017 at Lakewood Nursing Home. She was born October 9, 1923 in Garland, Arkansas. Maudie was a member of Greater Tampa Showmen's Association and served as the Ladies Auxiliary President for many years. She is survived by one step-son, Ottie J. Hercha of Lawrence, Kansas. Services entrusted to...
Michael Dale Schoggen, 59, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Schoggen and Genese Kirk, along with his brother, Ron Schoggen. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Judy Schoggen, sister-in-law, Ruby Schoggen, nieces, Kim Derryberry (Paul) and Michele McCain (Curt), along with many other family members and loving...
Susan Irene Warren Conway, 59, of North Little Rock passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017. She was born September 19, 1958 in El Dorado, Arkansas. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, William "Bill" Conway; two sisters, Paula Pistorius (Bryan) and Jan Edwards (Dana); two nephews, Drew Pistorius and Alan Edwards (Caroline); niece, Melissa Epping (Michael); five great-nieces...
Hazel Irene McKinney McKoin passed away peacefully on September 30th at the age of 75. Hazel was born on September 15th in Rudd, Arkansas to Joe and Elsie (Wilson) McKinney. She spent her early childhood surrounded by her many aunts and uncles in Berryville, Arkansas. She loved to recall the stories of receiving her education in a one room schoolhouse....
Robert "Bobby" Marion Pelton, 83, of Benton, Arkansas passed away September 30, 2017. He was born July 31, 1934 in Benton to the late Marion Sanford and Rose Elizabeth (Rainey) Pelton. Bobby proudly served in the United States Army and was stationed in Japan during the Korean War. He was a member of Gideon International, Explorer Sunday School Class and...
Robert W. Carter "Grumpy", 64, of North Little Rock passed away Friday, September 29, 2017. He was born February 7, 1953 in Ponca City, Oklahoma to the late Bill and Lillian Carter. He enjoyed fishing, collecting Coca-Cola memorabilia and spending time with his family. He is survived by his children, Judy Herron (Jamie), Joni Sheeley (Jonathan), Paula Lee (Ron Price),...
Wendell Croom, 76, of Little Rock, passed away on September 29, 2017. He was born in Ashflat on February 3, 1941 to Wiley and Beatrice (Stewart) Croom. Wendell was a resident of Little Rock for 33 years. Wendell is survived by his son, Russell Croom; granddaughter, Courtney Fisher Croom; and nephews, Steven Croom and David Croom. In addition to his...
Thelma Lynn Shellnut, 78, of Benton, Arkansas passed away September 29, 2017. She was born January 14, 1939 in Texas to the late James Brian and Mildred (Willey) Thompson. Thelma was a homemaker. She is remembered for being an amazing cook. Her family's favorite was her famous peach cobbler. Thelma loved the Lord and was a member of Sharon Missionary...
Lucille Dulin Presley, age 102, of Arkadelphia, passed away Friday, September 29, 2017 in Alvin, Texas. She lived in the Springdale community outside of Arkadelphia during her early years. She was married to Odum Presley of Delight, Arkansas who preceded her in death. After marrying Odum, they lived in Alpine, Prescott and Shreveport; owned and operated gas stations and grocery...
Charles Allen Zajac, 62, of Marche, passed away Friday, September 29, 2017. He was a retired Carman for Union Pacific. Charles loved being a grandfather. His mission in life was taking care of his family. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Blanchard Zajac of Maumelle; two daughters, Kim Zajac of Maumelle and Misty Wortman of Marche; three granddaughters, Sydney...
Lorene was born November 14, 1922 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Sam Williams and Annie Cooper. She married Nathan Connor McMillan on January 21, 1939. Their wedding was the first one performed by Julia Mae McDaniel after she was elected Justice of the Peace for Pulaski County. Lorene was a homemaker and loved deer hunting with her family. She joined Ironton...
GW McVay, 88, of Sherwood, passed away September 29, 2017. Born in Stuttgart, Arkansas to Cullen and Essie Blakney McVay, he was a 1950 graduate of Little Rock High School and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Mr. McVay retired as a Correctional Supervisor from the Federal Prison System, and later served as a security guard at Arkansas Children's Hospital. He...
Shirley A. May of Little Rock passed away peacefully on September 29, 2017. She was born on May 21, 1937 in Lindsay, OK. She was the daughter of the late Opal Futrell Hodges and Dennis Futrell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John A. May, of 50 years and a special son, Jimmy....