Jul 12, 2016

Mary Frances Liles, 89, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away peacefully July 12, 2016. She was born June 29, 1927 to J. H. Eagle and Loy Ford Eagle in the Mt. Zion Community. A homemaker who lived over sixty years in the Bethlehem community, she was a faithful member of the Bethlehem United Methodist Church for many years and worked for...

Jul 12, 2016

Mike McClure, 61, of Conway, Arkansas died Tuesday, July 12, 2016. He was a retired truck driver. Mike is survived by his wife Beverly McClure of Conway; two stepchildren, Shanna Francis of Gravel Ridge and Malanya Donaho of Ward; two step-grandchildren; one sister, Linda Speer of Alexander; and various nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Jul 11, 2016

Billy Ray Hall, 60, of Cherry Valley, a U.S. Air Force veteran, died Monday, July 11, 2016. He was born on September 2, 1955 to Cecil and Myrtle (Scott) Hall in Wynne, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Hall of Wynne; daughter, Toni Hall of Jonesboro; son, Sam Hall of Hickory Ridge; brothers, Buddy Hall of Illinois and...

Jul 11, 2016

Gussie Love, 87, of Sherwood, Arkansas went to be with her Lord on July 11, 2016. She was born in Carlisle, Arkansas on May 17, 1929 to Claude and Elsie Cate. Gussie married Weldon Love in 1948. She was a retired school teacher who taught at Jefferson Davis at North Little Rock for over thirty years. Gussie loved to volunteer...

Jul 11, 2016

Dr. Herman Prestridge Sandford of Arkadelphia, beloved husband, Dad, Grandpa, minister, mentor, professor, and department chair, passed away peacefully at home on July 11th, 2016. He was 94 years old. He was born September 28, 1921, in a farmhouse outside of Lufkin, Texas, the son of George E. and Mary Edna "Mollie" Hawkins Sandford. His five older sisters preceded him...

Jul 11, 2016

Karen Michelle (Sipos) Fletcher, 54, of Cabot, Arkansas passed away on July 11, 2016 in her husband's arms and surrounded by loved ones, after a long, brave fight with cancer. She was born December 4, 1961 in Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Andrew (Zip) and Nell (Waleski) Sipos. She attended Kiski Area High School and received her Masters Degrees in...

Jul 10, 2016

Jimmy "Jay" Charles Herring, 48, of Little Rock passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016. He was born November 18, 1967 in North Little Rock, Arkansas. He played in the Little League World Series in 1979 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, graduated from Ole Main in 1986 and was Quarterback for the football team. He was a member of the Local 155 Plumbers...

Jul 10, 2016

Ethel O. Davenport, 93, formally of Benton died on Sunday July 10 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Ethel was born December 24, 1922 to the late Ira and Tennie (Smith) Alderman in Lamesa, Texas. Ethel had many great accomplishments in her life, but none were more important to her than her love for her family. She was a...

Jul 10, 2016

Trent Douglas Miller, 25, of Floyd, Arkansas went to be with the Lord July 10, 2016, in Floyd. Trent was born August 5, 1990 in Searcy, Arkansas. In 2008 he graduated from Beebe High School with highest honors and attended University of Central Arkansas. Trent enjoyed fishing, gardening and being outdoors, and loved spending time with friends and family. He...

Jul 10, 2016

Peggy Bayles Rathbun, 58, of Ward, Arkansas, joined the Lord on July 10, 2016. Peggy is survived by her two sons, Jeremy Rathbun of Beebe and Chase Rathbun of Ward; one daughter, Haleigh Rathbun of Ward; her mother, Imogean Bayles of Ward; three grandchildren; one brother, Jimmy Bayles of Cabot; four sisters, Glenda Cook, Sherry Walker, Tena Cook and Pat...

Jul 10, 2016

Jimmy Don Williams, 54, of Benton, Arkansas lost his battle with cancer on July 10, 2016. He was born on December 30, 1961 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Gail and Wanda Williams of Camden, Arkansas. Jim was a rock musician/songwriter who spent his life touring and playing guitar with the Manny Charlton Band of Nazareth fame, mannycharltonband.com. as well as...

Jul 9, 2016

Mrs. Hazel Vivian Hardin, 89 of Greenbrier went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 9, 2016. She was born October 3, 1926 in Oklahoma. Visitation will be held Thursday July 14, 2016 from 6 to 8 PM AT Griffin Leggett Funeral Home and a Graveside service will be held at Rest Hills Cemetery Friday July 15,...

Jul 9, 2016

Jul 9, 2016

Mary Ellen McAnally, age 84, died peacefully on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. She was born on April 19, 1932 to the late Walter Allen Sligh and Clara Mae (Bean) Sligh. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward McAnally, one sister, Birdie (Sligh) Neel, one brother, Waldo Sligh, and granddaughter Darinda Gail...

Jul 9, 2016

Wanda (Holt) Tidwell, 81, of McRae, Arkansas, was born December 4, 1934 at McRae, to Shirl and Opal (Bowman) Holt. Growing up, Wanda began cooking by age eight for her family and had perfected her talent of cooking. She graduated from McRae High School in 1952. She was a dedicated hardworking wife, mother and friend. She honestly embodied the attributes...

Jul 9, 2016

Spencer O. "Sonny" Sisson, Jr., 70, of Sherwood, AR passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2016. He was born in Ft. Bragg, NC on August 26, 1945 to Spencer O. Sisson, Sr., and Lucille (Garrett) Sisson. He attended Sylvan Hills United Methodist Church. He was a food broker and a merchandiser in the food service business for over thirty years...

Jul 9, 2016

Mrs. Beatrice "Bea" Smith, 92, joined her Heavenly family peacefully on Saturday, July 9, 2016 and was preceded by her husband of 30 years, James H. "Doc" Smith, Sr.; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sol Yellen; grandson, Steven Smith and granddaughter, Michelle "Missy" Castro. Bea is survived by her son, James H. Smith, Jr. and wife (Carolyn); grandson, Randall Smith...

Jul 8, 2016

Robert "Babe" Lyle Flowers, 81, died Thursday, July 8, 2016 at the Veteran's Admin Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. Bob passed from this life much as he had lived it, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family of 29 years to include his cherished wife Shirley, two beautiful daughters, Teresa (Rick) and Tanya (Chris), and three much adored granddaughters, Alex, Sammi...

Jul 8, 2016

David Edward Hulsey, age 53 of Okolona, died Friday, July 8, 2016. He was born February 16, 1963 in Benton, Arkansas, the son of Cecil Hulsey and Patsy Griffin Hulsey. Survivors include , a daughter Rebecca Simmons of Oxford, Arkansas, 4 sons David Hulsey of Okolona, Michael Owens Charles Felton, and Nathan Felton all of Illinois 2 brothers, James Hulsey...

Jul 7, 2016

Bill Polasky, age 73 of Sherwood, passed away July 7, 2016. He was born on December 8, 1942 in Lore City, Ohio; he was the son of William and Mary (Tomsho) Polasky. A 1967 graduate of The Ohio State University with a Degree in Accounting, he was captain of Ohio State's 1966 Undefeated Lacrosse team, an Honorable Mention All-American, and...