Jul 31, 2016

Ronnie Wood, 73, of Perryville, passed away July 31, 2016. Born in Knoble Lake, Arkansas to Grady and Ruby Snow Wood, he is survived by his wife, Barbara Duncan Wood; daughters, Tina McLendon and Tommie Ann Iler; sons, Thomas Harrelson and James Harrelson; and sister Peggy Wood Cain. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Freddy...

Jul 31, 2016

Jul 31, 2016

John R. Kohler, "J.R", was born in Detroit, Michigan September 16, 1934 to John B. Kohler and Annie K. Bayer Kohler and went to be with Jesus July 31, 2016. JR was a graduate of Roseville High School Class of 1953 and Central Bible College Class of 1957. He was ordained in ministry in 1984. JR was married to Mary...

Jul 31, 2016

Gail Haines Gruver Durden, also known as "Suzy Q.", Julie's very best friend and Kyle and Landon's "NANA", passed away peacefully "in her happy place" at home in Sherwood surrounded by family and a host of many friends on Sunday, July 31, 2016. She was born July 20, 1935 in Lebanon, Indiana to William and Florence "GG" Gruver. Suzy was...

Jul 30, 2016

Pearl Bowen Pennington, passed away on July 30, 2016. She was preceded in death by son, Allen Woodrow Pennington, Jr., one sister and six brothers. She is survived by daughter Olivia Pennington Piazza and son John Pennington; grandchildren Allen Pennington, Elizabeth Mayes (Barrett), Jennifer Denn (Troy), Anna Graham (Zack), Kristen Pennington, and Catherine Piazza McMains (Conner); two great grandchildren Parker...

Jul 30, 2016

Lavelle Travis "LT" Blevins was a family man. Born on May 30, 1927 to Robert and Myrtle Blevins in Beedeville, AR. LT travelled around the globe in the Navy (WWII, Korea) on various mission trips and for pleasure with those he loved. Although he served in the Navy as a teen, he returned home to find love. He married Dorotha...

Jul 30, 2016

Jul 29, 2016

Patricia Ilene Adams Stone passed away on July 29, 2016, in Conway, AR. She was born October 2, 1937 in Hudson IL to Herschel Ellsworth and Katherine Marie (Arnold) Adams. Patricia married William (Bill) Stone, April 20, 1996. She has 6 children, Russell Earl Kaiser III (Toni), Gregory Mark Kaiser (Keena), Rodney Wayne Kaiser (Linda), Christine Adel Torreyson (Don), Bradley...

Jul 29, 2016

Bettye Gwen Holt, 88, a longtime resident of Bismarck was called home on Friday, July 29, 2016 at the Hospice Care Unit at CHI in Hot Springs with her family by her side. Bettye was born May 17, 1928 to Jack W. and Zola Welch McGill in Knoxville, Tennessee. She met Cecil Holt when he was on leave with a...

Jul 29, 2016

Mamie Hammonds, age 93, of Gurdon, passed away Friday, July 29, 2016 at Twin Rivers Health and Rehab in Arkadelphia. She was born January 20, 1923 in the Vaden community to the late Charlie and Mollie Catlett McClure. Mamie was preceded in death by her husband, J. D. Hammonds; two sons, Richard Hammonds and Henry Hammonds; two brothers, Frank McClure...

Jul 29, 2016

Helen Thibault Dorsey, 89, died peacefully at home Friday, July 29, 2016. She was born December 8, 1926 on Boca Grande Island, Florida, to Sam and Maude Stewart and grew up in Myakka City, Florida. Her mother, who valued education for all children, and especially women, wanted Helen to graduate from an accredited high school, so she sent her, as...

Jul 29, 2016

Charles Edward "Buddy" Nipper, 83, of Cabot, Arkansas died July 29, 2016. He was retired from the U.S. Navy having served in the Korean War and Vietnam. Buddy received the Distinguished Service Medal and five Good Conduct Medals. He was a farmer and a school bus driver, and a member of Country Chapel. Charles is survived by his wife, Margie...

Jul 29, 2016

Maurice Shepherd, age 92, of Arkadelphia went to be with her Savior and heavenly family Friday, July 29, 2016. She was born May 16, 1924, the daughter of Vernon L. and Mary Ellen Partridge. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Arkadelphia. She enjoyed painting, quilting, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in...

Jul 29, 2016

R. E. "Bob" Hutchinson, age 88, of Gurdon, died Friday, July 29, 2016 at Baptist Medical Center in Arkadelphia. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army-Air Force. Survivors are his wife of fifty-nine years, Lily; one son, C. W. Hutchinson of Quitman, Arkansas; one sister, Glee Lummus and her son, Jeff both of Little Rock. Memorial services will...

Jul 28, 2016

George F. Harvey departed this life, July 28, 2016 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. George was born May 18, 1924, in Melbourne, Arkansas, to George Frank and Jennie Ellen Hunter Harvey. He and his wife, Maudlin Tinkle Harvey had one son, G.F. Harvey III, of whom they were most proud. George was an avid sportsman who loved fishing, particularly deep sea...

Jul 28, 2016

Jul 28, 2016

Dorothy M. Graves, 87, formally of Malvern died peacefully on July 28, 2016 while at Heartland Nursing & Rehabilitation. Dorothy was born on November 18, 1928 in Lonsdale, Arkansas to the late Clarence D. and Minnie Pearl Warford. Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband; Homer Graves and one brother; Clomer Warford. She is survived by her four children:...

Jul 28, 2016

Gilbert L. Bear, 81, of Benton went to his heavenly home on July 28, 2016. He was born April 7, 1935 in Gurdon, Arkansas to the late Dempsey and Estelle (Forthman) Bear. Survivors are his wife Frances; son Randy; daughter Melinda Davis (Stanley); granddaughters Michelle Simpson (David) and Melissa Davis; great granddaughter Rose Simpson; three brothers: Wayne (Libby), Bobby (Judy)...

Jul 28, 2016

Irvin Gilbert Clawitter, 77, of Little Rock, departed this life on his heavenly journey, Thursday, July 28, 2016. The son of the late Irvin A. Clawitter and his wife, Ila, he was a loving son, husband, father and father-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, step-grandfather, uncle and friend. He was preceded in death by his son, David Clawitter, sisters, Winifred Morten and husband,...

Jul 28, 2016

Nicholas John Ickler, 21, of Scott, AR passed away on July 28, 2016. He was born on April 11, 1995 in Canton, Ohio. He is survived by his mother, Deanne Slaughter (Dr. Larry) of Durango, CO; father, Donald Ickler (Miranda) of Newport, OH; sister, Andrea Ickler of Columbia, MO; uncles, Jason Chartrand of Edmond, OK, Michael and Larry Ickler of...