May 23, 2016

Kathleen De Lorenzo, PhD, passed away Monday, May 23, 2016. She was born September 16, 1939 in Moberly, Missouri to Kathryn Hawk Orscheln and Albert J. Orscheln. She was the third of five girls. Kathleen spent her high school years at St. Scholastica's Academy in Fort Smith, AR. That is where her love for Arkansas began. Kathleen spent much of...

May 23, 2016

Steve Allen Bledsoe age 59 of Arkadelphia died Monday, May 23, 2016. He was born April 29, 1957 the son of Lewis and Maxine Williams Bledsoe. He was employed by Jordon Golden Construction Co. and a member of DeGray Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Trey Bledsoe of Arkadelphia, two daughters, Brandie Bridges and her husband Brian of Bismarck, and...

May 23, 2016

Ethel Mae Forster, 88, of Jacksonville passed away Monday, May 23, 2016. She was born May 11, 1928 in Little Rock, Arkansas to John D. and Mary M. Cash Lankford. She is survived by her daughter, Judy Nixon (Joe); son, Eddie Forster (Suzy); grandchildren, Travis Nixon (Shannon), Mike Nixon (Kellie), Josh Forster, Stacy Forster; six great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; half brother,...

May 23, 2016

Kristal Lee Perkins, 35, of Jacksonville passed away Monday, May 23, 2016. She was born March 31, 1981 in Baker, Montana. She is survived by her mother, Debra Baglio; her pop, Eddie Sledge; sister, Kimberly Richardson (Neil); brothers, Andrew Roberts and Scott Simpson (Becky); fiancé, Chris Null; special girl, Amanda Null and other extended family and friends. She was preceded...

May 23, 2016

Charlotte Kay Smith McCardle was born on August 18, 1952 and passed away on April 29, 2016 Kay is survived by her three children; Katrina Thames, Greenfield, MO., Kristi Barrett (David), Chandler, AZ., and Kenneth Daniel Thames (Jami), Phoenix, AZ., and 9 grandchildren; Jayd & Eboni Johnson, D.J. & Joey Barrett, Mikah & Kaleb Irwin, Logan, Story Lona & Ethan...

May 22, 2016

Judith Louise Johnson was born September 10, 1941, in Brookings, South Dakota, and entered into rest May 22, 2016 in Searcy, Arkansas at the age of 74. Judy was preceded in death by her father, Almer Nordbye; mother, Alice (Olson) Nordbye; her first husband, Homer Hannan; her second husband, Geary Johnson; son, Kenneth Hannan; great-grandson Julian Crehan; twin sister Meredith...

May 22, 2016

Richard Jay, 83, of Jackson, Tennessee passed away May 22, 2016 at Springhill Baptist Medical Center in North Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born March 11, 1933 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to the late Fred Sr., and Florence Parker Jay. Richard worked as a crop duster. Services entrused to Smith-Benton Funeral Home, a certified Veterans Care provider. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

May 22, 2016

May 21, 2016

Roger Payne, age 63, of McRae, Arkansas died May 20, 2016. He is survived by his mother, Janell Payne and two brothers, Randy and Richard Payne. A private memorial service will be announced later at the family's home. Cremation arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home.

May 21, 2016

Verla Mae McHughes Claghorn born May 11, 1931 departed May 21, 2016. She is survived by 1 brother, George McHughes and Martha of Ferndale; 1 niece, Jeanne; 1 nephew, Jerry; 1 daughter, Vicki Rucker and Jim, sons, James and Matt Rucker all of Scott; son, Ronald Claghorn and daughter Natalie Claghorn who live in South San Francisco, California. Mom enjoyed...

May 21, 2016

May 21, 2016

Tommie Bolick, 87, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016. She was the daughter of Edmund and Ruth (Lightsey) Hart, born in Petit Jean, AR on September 18, 1928. She is survived by her husband, Walter Wayne Bolick of Little Rock; sons, David Bolick (JoAnn) of Little Rock and Glenn Bolick (Melody) of White Hall; sisters Kathy Cumnock (Harry) of...

May 21, 2016

Willie Pettie (W.A.), 73, of Maumelle, passed away May 21, 2016. He was born May 31, 1942 to the late Albert and Lucille Pettie. W.A. was a member of Windsong Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Helen; sons, Todd Pettie of Little Rock and Barry Pettie of Maumelle; daughter, Tonna Harpole (Charles) of Maumelle; grandchildren, Evan and...

May 21, 2016

Debra Jean Stockman Kinley, of Maumelle, Arkansas, felt the arms of Jesus on May 21, 2016. Debra was born on August 23, 1954 in Saint Joseph, Michigan, the daughter of Robert Stockman and Patricia June. Debra's last place of employment was at L & M Windpower. Debra is survived by her mother, Patricia June; sister, Susan June Castleman; nieces, Jessica...

May 21, 2016

Tom Price, 83, of North Little Rock died Saturday, May 21, 2016. He was born July 11, 1932 in Vandegart, Arkansas to the late Will and Ada Forrester Price. He worked for Koppers Tie Company for 35 years. He is survived by his children, Thomas Price, Daniel Price, Steven Price, Woody Standridge and Wanda Standridge; eleven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and...

May 20, 2016

Mildred C. Warr (Ames) passed peacefully at her home in Maumelle on May 20, 2016 at the age of 81. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, William S. "Pete" Warr. She was born July 25, 1934 in Cheyenne, WY. She is survived by brother Kenneth Leroy Ames of Denver, CO; her four children, Carol Warr...

May 20, 2016

Shirley Ann Hunt was born July 14, 1946 at Little Rock, Arkansas to Charles A. and Mary Lou Pope and died at Arkansas Hospice at St. Vincent's Hospital May 20, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents and grandparents, James A. and Ora Pope, who raised her. She was of the Episcopal faith. Shirley is survived by one...

May 20, 2016

Thomas Frederick Dungan, 77 of North Little Rock passed away Friday, May 20, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Burford Dungan; son, Thomas Frederick Dungan Jr. (Dana); grandchildren, Olivia Diane Dungan and Liam Thomas Dungan, of Neenah, Wisconsin; brother, Frank Gerald Dungan (Ann), of Purvis, Mississippi and his sister, Patricia Yarbrough (Chuck) of Sherwood. He was preceded...

May 20, 2016

The earthly life of Dr. Charles R. Haynie, Dentist, ended on Friday, May 20, 2016 with his family by his side. Over the last ten years, Charlie discussed Jesus and how he looked forward to being in heaven. That has become a reality. In his early life, Charlie enjoyed adventure in the outdoors. He was an avid fisherman and bird...

May 20, 2016

Jerald A. Collie, 66, died May 20, 2016. Born in Little Rock to William L. Collie and June Cochran Collie, he was a U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam and a retired Little Rock Fire Firefighter of 28 years. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Brady Collie; son, Erick Purtle (Jacinda) of Glen Rose; daughter, Alexxis Anderson; grandchildren, Jessica Merriott,...