All Obituaries

David Bedwell

David Bedwell

Jan 3, 2016

David Lane Bedwell, 55, of Mabelvale, Arkansas passed away January 3, 2016. He was born October 3, 1960 in Little Rock, Arkansas. David worked as an auto mechanic. David was preceded in death by father-in-law, Richey Noland. He leaves behind to cherish his memories daughters, Shannon Johnson and husband Derrell and Leeanne Newman and husband Alex; grandchildren, Jade Johnson, Ryann...

Edwanda Ware

Edwanda Ware

Jan 2, 2016

Edwanda Ware, 83, of Sherwood, passed away January 2, 2016. She was born on June 14, 1932 in Russellville to the late John and Lucille Pemberton. Edwanda was a member of North Hills Baptist Church and was a retired realtor having worked for Real Estate Central and McKimmey Realtors. She enjoyed casinos, horse racing, bingo, bunko and the game show...

Jimmy Epley

Jimmy Epley

Jan 2, 2016

Rev. Jimmy Joe Epley, of Arkadelphia, Born May 31, 1934, died Jan. 2, 2016. He was a retired minister of the United Pentecostal Church, beginning in 1957 and worked in construction many years. He is survived by wife, Carmen Hatman Epley of Arkadelphia; son, Steve, wife, Sandra of Green Forest AR; son, Greg, wife Sandie; grandson Chad, wife Rachel; grandson...

Myran Hefner

Myran Hefner

Jan 2, 2016

Myran Ray Hefner of Beebe, Arkansas, passed away January 2, 2016, at the age of 67. Ray was born November 12, 1948 in Searcy, Arkansas to James Dueward Hefner and Barbara Emmette "Bobbie" (McCollum) Hefner. A life-long resident of the Antioch community, Ray attended elementary school in Antioch until it was consolidated into the Beebe Public School system, where he...

Clarence Bowen

Clarence Bowen

Jan 2, 2016

Clarence Michael Bowen, 80, of North Little Rock passed away January 2, 2016. He was born August 7, 1935 in Yell County, Arkansas to Clarence A. and Annie Ethel Burris Bowen. He was a deacon for 46 years, currently chairman, and a trustee at Calvary Baptist Church. Clarence was a licensed surveyor and retired after 38 years with Thomas Engineering....

Bobby Edwards

Bobby Edwards

Jan 1, 2016

Bobby Jack Edwards, 88, of Sherwood, died Friday, January 1st, 2016. He was born February 19, 1927 in Cabot, AR. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee A. and Hester Edwards, and a sister, Ava Parks. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Theresa Moore Edwards of Sherwood, his son, Andy (Shari) of North Little Rock,...

Judith Bell

Judith Bell

Jan 1, 2016

In loving memory of our Matriarch Judith Udell Delker (Blackburn\Bell). Born November 1932 in Hudson, Stafford, Kansas and passed January 1, 2016 in Pulaski, Little Rock, Arkansas. Daughter of William and Lydia Delker she is remembered by countless people through her life. From her massive family which includes her beautiful two sisters; Leila Delker Emack and Twila Delker Lee their...

Verda McCall

Verda McCall

Dec 31, 2015

Verda Mae McCall, 95, of North Little Rock, died Thursday, December 31st, 2015. She was born April 13th, 1920 in Bee Branch, Arkansas to the late Enoch and Julie Lane Duncan. Verda is survived by her two children: Charlton A. "Butch" McCall, Jr of Azle, Texas and Linda Chance (Wayne) of North Little Rock; by four grandchildren, Stephanie, Stacy, Shaun,...

Myrtle Peterson

Myrtle Peterson

Dec 31, 2015

Myrtle Reece Cady Peterson, 89, of North Little Rock passed away Thursday, December 31, 2015. She was born April 5, 1926 in Faulkner County, Arkansas to the late John William and Martha Ella Glass Reece. She was a member of the American Legion and past president of Women's Auxiliary of the VFW. She is survived by three daughters, Beverly Cady...

Erlinda Balleza

Erlinda Balleza

Dec 31, 2015

Erlinda Reyes Balleza, 66, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on December 31, 2015. Born in Morong, Rizal, Philippines, to Candida Francisco Reyes and Leonardo Aquino Reyes, she retired in 2008 from her career as a registered nurse at Baptist Health Medical Center after 35 years of service. She was a member of the Arkansas Philippine Association (APA), serving as...

Arliss Montgomery

Arliss Montgomery

Dec 31, 2015

Arliss Montgomery, age 91, of Hot Springs, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2015 in Little Rock. He was born October 13, 1924 in Caney (Hot Spring County), Arkansas to the late Samuel H. and Linnie Smith Montgomery. Arliss was a member of Winan Missionary Baptist Church. He was retired from Rock Island Railroad and a U. S. Navy veteran of...

Wanda Corn

Wanda Corn

Dec 31, 2015

Wanda Christell Corn, age 92, of Arkadelphia, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2015 in Arkadelphia. She was born April 3, 1923 in Fendley, (Clark Co.) Arkansas to Jesse and Onie Deaton Shepherd. She graduated from Arkadelphia High School in 1941. Christell was a longtime member of Park Hill Baptist Church where she was involved in the church nursery for over...

Jack Terry

Jack Terry

Dec 31, 2015

Jack Harold Terry, 78 of Benton, Arkansas passed away December 31, 2015 in Bryant, Arkansas. He was born March 9, 1937 in Paris, Arkansas to the late Norman and Iva Poynter Terry. After high school he attended Little Rock Junior College. Jack worked for 3M Corp. for 37 years, retired in 1993 and continued to Broker freight with Neighbors Transportation....

Francis Stracener-Hall

Francis Stracener-Hall

Dec 30, 2015

Francis Orell Stracener-Hall was born August 2, 1921, in Sidon, Arkansas, daughter of the late Virda and Arthur Price. She passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015. Orell lived at Floyd where she attended the United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Floyd Extension Homemakers Club, and worked for several years in the cafeterias for Beebe Public Schools. She...

Tommy McEntire

Tommy McEntire

Dec 30, 2015

Tommy Lee McEntire, 60, of Little Rock passed from this life on Wednesday, December 30, 2015. He was born in Little Rock on February 3, 1955 to Bernice Scribner McEntire and the late Gene McEntire, Sr. Tommy was a deacon of Mitchell's Missionary Full Gospel Ministries Church. He served the Lord with his whole heart and cherished his family and...

W. Robertson

W. Robertson

Dec 29, 2015

Winburn Lee (W.L.) Robertson , 85, of Beebe, Arkansas, was born July 24, 1930, in Beebe, Arkansas, to Winburn and Rooney McAfee Robertson and passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2015. W.L. was a very successful businessman having owned and operated Stuttgart Livestock Auction, Beebe Real Estate, and along with his son, Warehouse Furniture, Inc. He worked up until the age...

Elizabeth Strobel

Elizabeth Strobel

Dec 29, 2015

Elizabeth "Beth" Louise Strobel, (née Fine), died at Baptist Hospital surrounded by her family on December 29, 2015 in Little Rock, Arkansas at the age of 69 after suffering a severe stroke on Christmas Eve. Beth is survived by her husband, Ron of Little Rock; son, Steve (wife, Patty); daughters, Sharon (husband, Patrick Barron) and Sandra Strobel (partner, Jessie); grandchildren,...

Townsel Boyd

Townsel Boyd

Dec 29, 2015

Townsel Boyd Jr., age 58 years old of North Little Rock, passed away December 29, 2015 in Little Rock. He was born on June 6, 1957 in Louisiana; he was the son of Townsel and Mary Lou Boyd. Townsel was a Security Officer for Baptist Health Center for nine years. He was an ordained minister in Pentecostal Faith. He is...

Louis Gershner

Louis Gershner

Dec 29, 2015

Louis Gershner, Jr., 89, of North Little Rock passed away December 29, 2015 in New Port Richey, Florida. He was retired as North Little Rock assistant Post Master and also worked at the Rebsamen Golf Course and the War Memorial Golf Course pro-shops. Louis was of the Baptist faith and a World War II Army Veteran. He is survived by...

LaCinda Vaughan

LaCinda Vaughan

Dec 28, 2015

On December 28, 2015, angels descended from heaven to UAMS ICU to take LaCinda (Cindy) Hazel Vaughan home to be with her family and friends in heaven. Her family was at her side. She was born March 27, 1956 in Marshfield, Wisconsin to Kenneth and Theresa Case who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her...