Dr. Robert Barry Sorrells, 80, passed away September 24, 2016 due to multiple health complications. He was born April 11, 1936, to the late V.F. "Bob" and Pauline Sorrells. Barry was predeceased by his oldest son, R. Barry Sorrells, Jr. An only child, Barry is survived by his devoted wife of 31 years, Lynda Sorrells; his daughter Caroline Sorrells McGill;...
Estelle Ashcraft, 89, of Mt. Ida died September 25, 2016. Estelle was a retired nurse. She is survived by her son, Kent Ashcraft (Karen); brother, Ellis Linn and several extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, E.M. Linn and Alma Owen Linn; husband, Frank Ashcraft; two brothers, Owen and Don Linn and sister, Lou Beth...
Benjamin C. Goad, 83, known as "Uncle Benny", of Maumelle, passed away September 25, 2016. He was born November 9, 1932 in Little Rock to Benjamin Leo Goad and Evalyn Rankin Goad and was a dedicated member of the Pleasant Valley Church of Christ. He worked for Maryland Casualty, and later for the family business until his retirement. He was...
William Kelly (Duke) Ellington, 74, of Little Rock passed away on September 23, 2016. He was born on December 25, 1941 to Kelly William and Dixie Jane (Bewley) Ellington. He served over 38 years with the Little Rock Fire Department, retiring as a Captain. He loved gardening and feeding the birds. He is survived by his wife of fifty-five years,...
David Nelson, age 57, went to be with his Lord September 24, 2016. David worked for the city of Beebe for the last 38 years. He served in just about every capacity within the city, currently working for the Beebe Police Department and served on the Beebe Fire Department. He was a member of the Mt. Arrat Baptist church. He...
Harry Dinsmore, Jr., son of Harry Dinsmore, Sr. (deceased) and Ethel M. Dinsmore (deceased), Benton, AR, and married April 7, 1951 (64 years) to Carolyn Sue Foreman Dinsmore (deceased), passed away September 24, 2016. Harry was born on October 31, 1924 in Shidler, Oklahoma. During the Depression and afterwards with FDR's New Deal, his family traveled to where the work...
On September 24, 2016, William Melville (Bill) Hartmann, Sr. was welcomed to his eternal home. He is survived by his beloved bride of 62 years, Claire Therese Hartmann. He was born on Nov. 5, 1932 in San Francisco, California to Rudolph Braun Hartmann and Marjorie Melville Hartmann. He was a faithful, loving and proud father to his five children and...
Mackie J. Montgomery, 87, of Conway was born June, 23, 1929 and passed away on Friday, September 23, 2016 at his home. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Rebecca Montgomery and children, Steven Jones and his wife Kim of Conway, Abraham Jones of Conway, Jimmy Smyth and his wife Shelly of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Bonnie Smyth-McGaha and...
Altha Mae (Pat) Brown, 79, born in Parkin, Arkansas on March 17, 1937, passed on Friday, September 23, 2016. She is survived by her four children, Libbie Holland (Mark), Gail Brown, Gordon Brown (Lisa) and Jeff Brown; seven grandchildren, James Parnell, Melissa Norwood (Tim), Jesse Parnell, Jason Parnell, Griff Brown, Lauren Brown and Madelyn Brown; nine great-grandchildren and her niece,...
W. T. "Dub" Lair, age 91, of Hot Springs, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016 at his home. He was born May 23, 1925 in Mineral Springs, Arkansas to the late Walker T. and Lena McDaniel Lair. W. T. was a retired logger and a U. S. Navy veteran. He was pre-deceased by his wife, Alva L. "Tootsie" Lair. Survivors...
Richard "Ricky" Lee Gottschalk, 32, of North Little Rock passed away Friday, September 23, 2016. He was a member of Market Street Baptist Church. Ricky was the e-commerce director for Orr Hyundai in Russellville. He enjoyed playing poker with his friends, playing softball and arena football. Ricky was especially proud to coach his son Jackson in baseball. He loved old...
Karla G. Hancock Martinez was born July 10, 1952 and passed away September 23, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents Lloyd and Louise Hancock. She is survived by her business associate of 19 years, Mark Rogers and her extended Georgia's family. She was considered by many to be "Wonder Woman" and will be greatly missed by everyone....
James B. "Jimmy" Anderson
Jimmy Anderson age 71 of Conway, went to be with his Lord on September 22, 2016. He was born on March 16, 1945 in Little Rock, AR to Eb (Hazel) Anderson and Margaret Downs (Bill) Duncan. His parents and step parents preceded him in death along with his sisters Mary Rush and Judy Loa and his great...Francis "Maxine" Elliott, 78, of Cabot passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016. She was born January 21, 1938 in Jacksonville, Arkansas to the late Bruce and Irene Mitchell. She was a nursing assistant at CareLink. Maxine loved to read and watch wrestling. She is survived by her son; Bruce Elliott (Beth), brother; Billy Mitchell (Mary Jo), sisters; Geraldine "Jeri" Higgins...
Anne Lea Patterson, 79, a woman after God's own heart, passed from this life on September 22, 2016. She was born on April 6, 1937 to Gladys Lea and Leeland Sartin in Gloster, MS. She graduated from Little Rock High School (LR Central) in 1954 and was active in a number of school activities, especially those related to music. Anne...
Annie Jean Willoughby Dunn was born October 22, 1937 in England, Arkansas to Gold Sr. and Bessie Willoughby. She received Christ at an early age. Annie Jean served faithfully at New Haven United Methodist Church in Hensley, Arkansas for many years where she sang in the choir and was active in ministry. She was also active in the ministry and...
Mary Helen Red, 71, of La Feria, Texas passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016. She was born August 22, 1945 in Kingsland, Arkansas to the late Willie R. and Johnnie Whitaker Thomas. She was the owner of Thomas Florist in southwest Little Rock for thirty five years. Mary Helen was a member of Christian Spirit of Praise Church in Texas....
James "Jim" Allen Sullivan, 74, of Cabot passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016. He was born December 15, 1941 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Jack and Viola Hawkins Sullivan. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and telling jokes. He is survived by his children, Amanda Ralston (Joe) and Jack Sullivan (Shirley); grandchildren, Blake Ralston (Samantha) and Mackenzie Ralston; great-grandchild, Brody Ralston; sisters,...
Richard Earl Matthews was born on April 18, 1947. He passed away peacefully on September 21, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father Earl D. Matthews, his mother Marjorie Anderson Matthews, and by his son Steven Earl Matthews. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Sylvia Cofer Matthews, by brother David Kevin Matthews, his son Michael...
Betty Carol Baker Bray went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 21, 2016. She was the daughter of the late John and Ruby Baker of the Woodlawn community and of Beebe. Betty was married for forty-two years to the late Carl E. Bray of DeValls Bluff. She is survived by her daughter, Carlyn Bray of Ward; two grandsons, John...