All Obituaries
Jerrold Jenkins
Oct 15, 2017
Jerrold "Bo" Samuel Jenkins, 64, of North Little Rock passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017. He was born July 17, 1953 in Camden, Arkansas. He was a lifelong residence of Little Rock, an Army Veteran in the Vietnam era and was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his mother, Mary Ellen Caldwell; two sisters, Rita C. Miller and...
Remedios Connell
Oct 15, 2017
Remedios Mapili Connell 78 of Little Rock, the wife of the late Homer Gene Connell, passed away Sunday October 15, 2017. She was born November 17th, 1939 in Pasay City, Philippines to Purificasion Briguel and Basilio Mapili. Remy was a hardworking woman who devoted her life to her family. She enjoyed playing tennis, gardening, yoga, and spending time with her...
Carisa Brock
Oct 15, 2017
Carisa Diane Brock, 45, of Beebe, Arkansas was born August 22, 1972 at Jacksonville, Arkansas and she passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017. Her parents are James and Carolyn (Lindsey) Brock. She was a 1990 graduate of Beebe High School and studied music at Arkansas Tech University. Carisa worked building highways for several years. She was a member of Harrison...
Donald Anible
Oct 14, 2017
SMSgt. Donald "Don" Arthur Anible, USAF (Retired), 73, of Cabot, passed away October 14, 2017. Born in Taft, California, he was an avid bowler and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Lyle and Doris Anible and a brother, Jimmy Ray Anible, he is survived by his wife of 50 years, Harlu Anible;...
Reginald Mikesell
Oct 14, 2017
Reginald Eric Mikesell, 77, Sherwood, was called home, while surrounded by his family on October 14th, 2017. A Celebration of Life will be held in his memory, Saturday, October 21 at 2pm at Chalice Hall located at 2803 East Kiehl Ave, Sherwood, 72120. Internment will be held Monday, October 23 at 11am at Arkansas Veterans Cemetery, North Little Rock, Arkansas....
Janet Vogelgesang
Oct 14, 2017
Janet Elizabeth Meurer Vogelgesang, 70, of Little Rock passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2017. She was born in Little Rock, AR on October 16, 1946 to Carl and Elizabeth (Welter) Meurer. She was a secretary in the Health Care Industry. Janet was an accomplished pianist and particularly liked performing at family Christmas gatherings. She thoroughly enjoyed her hobbies of...
James Wilson
Oct 14, 2017
James V. Wilson, age 93, of Beebe was born April 17, 1924 and went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 14, 2017. Jim was in Textile Sales most of his career; much of his time was spent at the Ely & Walker Company, where he was a top salesman and won many awards. Even after his retirement,...
Frank Descoteau
Oct 14, 2017
Frank Descoteau died Oct. 14, 2017. He is survived by a son, Mike. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Rose Descoteau, three brothers, and wife Pat Descoteau. Funeral will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery.
Martha Harvell
Oct 14, 2017
Martha J. Harvell, 85, of Beebe, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord October 14, 2017. She was a very loving mother and is survived by two sons, Gary and David Harvell; five daughters, Debra McAfee, Janet Newton, Mary Smith, Susan Overstreet and Lisa Varnell. Also surviving her are nineteen grandchildren and one brother, Bobby Benfield. She was preceded in...
Tommy King
Oct 13, 2017
Tommy Joe King, 82, of Little Rock, Arkansas, died Friday, October 13, 2017. He is survived by his brother Robert (Theresa) King, close friend Brent Johnson, two nieces and seven nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, G. B. "Buddy" King, his mother, Margaret King, his brother Woodrow King and sister, Pamela King. Cremation arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral...
Brandy Beight
Oct 12, 2017
Brandy Melissa Beight, age 34, of Little Rock passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017. She was born and raised in Little Rock, AR on August 1, 1983 to Jack and Emma (Peters) McCallie. She attended Parkview High School, UCA and UALR with a Degree in Early Childhood Education. Worked as a Preschool Teacher at Grace Lutheran Early Childhood Development Center,...
William Barnard
Oct 12, 2017
William B. "Bill" Barnard, Jr., 77, of North Little Rock, passed away October 12, 2017. Born in Little Rock to William and Fern Milholland Barnard, he was a U.S. Navy veteran and a Jehovah's Witness. Preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Patsy Sue Barnard, he is survived by his son, Jack Barnard and wife, Angelica, of North...
Lillie Gregory
Oct 12, 2017
Lillie Mae Gregory, age 85, of Mayflower, went to be with her Lord October 12, 2017. She is survived by her two sons; Stevon Gregory of Mayflower and Mark Gregory of Clovis, New Mexico; three granddaughters, Melisha Junco of Atlanta, Georgia Amber Johnson of Arlington, Washington, and Ashley Gregory of Tulsa, Oklahoma; one grandson, Joshua Gregory of Clovis, New Mexico....
Miriam Booher
Oct 12, 2017
Miriam "Mickey" Booher, 78, of Bryant, Arkansas passed away October 12, 2017. She was born September 7, 1939 in Israel. Mickey owned Mickey's Cleaning Service. Special thanks for the loving care of her caregiver, Kitrina Fleeman and the Jewish Federation of Arkansas. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Hayden Spells
Oct 11, 2017
Hayden Blake Spells, 18 of Arkadelphia went home to the Lord Wednesday October 11, 2017. Hayden was the sweetest most caring young man to have ever walked this earth. Anyone that had the pleasure of knowing him was truly blessed. He was a graduate of the 2017 class of Arkadelphia High School, where he received an advanced diploma, was part...
Ellis Higgs
Oct 11, 2017
Ellis Hugh Higgs, 73, of Plainview passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2017. He was born October 19, 1943 in North Little Rock, Arkansas to Charles and Ruby Edmonson Higgs. He served in the United States Army during Vietnam and earned a Purple Heart. He is survived by his children, Jeff Higgs and Deborah Boheman; brother, Dale Higgs; sisters, Dean Davis,...
Buford Farris
Oct 11, 2017
Buford Ormand Farris, 86, of North Little Rock passed away on October 11, 2017. He was born in Bayou Meto, Arkansas on June 29, 1931 to the late Sterling Buford and Minnie Pearl Toney Farris and was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years Ora Lee Farris, and by three brothers, Ollice, Pervis, and Bob Farris. Buford grew...
Juanita Pruitt
Oct 11, 2017
Juanita S. Pruitt, wife, mother and grandmother, went to be with the Lord on October 11, 2017. She was born April 24, 1925 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Emma and Lair Spires. She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband of 61 years, Dr. William (Bill) Pruitt, son, Bobby Pruitt, brothers, Blake and Charles Spires, sister-in-law, Mildred...
Melissa Durden
Oct 11, 2017
Melissa Shrewsbury Durden, 33, of North Little Rock passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2017. She was born July 21, 1984 in Hope, Arkansas. Melissa is survived by her husband, Kevin Durden; daughter, Anessa Adams; parents, Mark and Rebecca Shrewsbury; siblings, Adam, Joshua, and Veronica Forrester and Jessica Milum; and other extended family. A Celebration of her Life will be from...


