Ronald E. Meyer, 77, A mighty voice in Saline County journalism for a half-century, passed away July 3 at the CHI St. Vincent hospice facility in Little Rock following an extended illness. He was born October 18, 1938 and is survived by his wife, Jimmy Shores Meyer, son Ronald Stuart Meyer, and his wife Rae. He is also survived by...
Vickie Jane Presa, born January 9, 1960, went to be with the Lord on July 3, 2016. Her survivors include her husband, a son and daughter-in-law, one sister, one brother, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild, all of Mayflower; as well as several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and close friends, and her dog, Sugar Mama. She was preceded in death...
Steven Lee Essley, 55, a lifelong diabetic, succumbed to this illness on July 3, 2016. Steven enjoyed sailing, boating and computers. The son of Wayne Essley and Nancy Balsam, he leaves to cherish his memory his mother, his sister, Janis, his brother, Wayne III, niece, Caroline, great-niece, Cecilya, and two great-nephews, Tino and Austen. Services will be held on Saturday,...
Eric Gurley, 62, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away July 2, 2016. He was born August 11, 1954 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Pete and Jade (Fryer) Gurley. Eric was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Gurley; son, Clayton Singleton, and brother, Mike Gurley. Eric is survived by two daughters, Melissa "Dee Dee" Bridgeman and spouse Lisa...
Emily Lauren Ray, of Beebe, age 20, went home to see her Lord and Savior on July 2, 2016. She was born on May 17, 1996 to Mary Beth Ray-Shearer, and was reborn again in 2002, when she gave her life to Christ, running her race with all her might. She attended First Baptist Church in Beebe. Emily came into...
Lyle C. Stephens, Jr., 69, of Bauxite died early Saturday morning at a local hospital with his family in his heart. Lyle was born July 29, 1946 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to the late Lyle, Sr. and Joan (McCoy) Stephens. Lyle Served in the United States Army from 1964-1967. He always enjoyed bowling, Flea Markets, Casinos and most of all watching...
Arrangements under the direction of Griffin Leggett Conway FH, CONWAY, AR.
Thomas West Beverly Jr., a veteran of World War II was laid to rest on July 7, 2016 at the Arkansas State Veteran Cemetery in a private family ceremony. Born in 1922 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Tom became an Arkansan after marrying Ethelee Hale of Little Rock. Tom leaves behind his wife, two daughters, one deceased son, two sons-in-law, six grandchildren...
Gerold Alexzander Blevins, 59, of Little Rock, AR was born in Lancing, MI on January 20th, 1957. He died in Little Rock, AR on July 1st, 2016. Gerold was a wise and loving Father, Brother, and Friend. He was a man of resilience, strength, independence, and love. He worked with his hands as a carpenter for over 30 years; always...
Carl Dean Wynn, 82, of Mayflower died Friday, July 1, 2016. He is survived by his wife Linda Brunson Wynn; children, Patricia Richardson and Carl Wynn; step-children, Lisa Johnson (Bobby), Tim McKinley, Myra Kilpatrick and Albert Botelho; grandchildren, Amanda Santoff, Lance Richardson, Wesley & Logan Johnson, Josh Davis; great-grandchildren Elise Santoff and Devin Richardson; sister, Frieda Willis and several extended...
Doris Ann Ingels, 86 of North Little Rock passed away Friday, July 01, 2016. She was born September 25, 1929 in Anamosa, Iowa. She was the second of four children born to Everette and Della Koppenhaver. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Helen Neilson. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 67 years...
Willie Cates, 73, of Benton died on Friday, July 1, 2016. He was born August 26, 1942 in England, Arkansas to Orval and Sena Cates. Willie retired after twenty-three years of service from the Arkansas Army National Guard as a helicopter crew Chief. He, also spent thirty-four years in the printing business for International Business Forms. Some of Willies favorite...
Kathleen Vaughn Broadstreet Cook, 69, of Little Rock, passed away July 1, 2016 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Letha Canon Vaughn and her first husband, Frank Broadstreet. She is survived by her husband, Alfred M. Cook; daughter, Sarah Coleman (Brian) of Norman, Oklahoma; son, Frank Broadstreet (Mandy) of Fayetteville, Arkansas; sister, Victoria...
Ashley Nicole West, 14, of Benton died at home surrounded by her family Thursday night. Ashley was born February 20, 2002 in Little Rock to Jerry and Donna (Weems) West. Ashley loved life and she lived it to the fullest every day, she was a very out spoken and strong willed young lady who knew the value of family and...
Brian F. Crawford, 51, of North Little Rock passed away June 30, 2016. He is survived by parents, Jay and Bobbye Crawford; brother Dane Crawford of North Little Rock; two sons Tyler F. Crawford and Austin R. Crawford (fiancée Courtney Harrison) all of Maumelle; Sheila Crawford Wyles, mother of Brian's sons; and loving girlfriend, Summer Freeman. Memorials may be made...
Boyce Wayne Brown passed away peacefully on June 29, 2016. He was born July 30, 1933 in Nimrod, Perry County, Arkansas, but spent most of his life in the Little Rock area. He lived on acreage that had been in the Brown family for six generations. He was preceded in death by his father Thomas Wilbur Brown, his mother Blanche...
Keith Campbell, 55, of North Little Rock passed away June 29, 2016. He was preceded in death by parents, Joe Dan Campbell, Sr. and Helen Campbell; brothers, Joe Dan Campbell, Jr., Michael Campbell and nephew, John Campbell. Survivors include brother, Randy Campbell (Jane); sister-in-law, Janet Campbell; niece, Michelle Armstrong (Dennis); nephew, Trey Campbell and several extended family members. Graveside service...