All Obituaries

Ivon Smith

Ivon Smith

Sep 2, 2015

Ivon Smith, 86, of North Little Rock passed away September 2, 2015. He retired from the United States Army after 23 years of service. His tour included the Korean Conflict, Vietnam and was assigned to various locations abroad and in the US. Ivon enjoyed John Wayne, his John Deere tractors and doing things "his way". His passion was his family....

Lou Ann Ferris

Lou Ann Ferris

Sep 1, 2015

Lou Ann Ferris, 80, of Conway, passed away September 1, 2015, at her home. She was born July 14, 1935 in Scott, Arkansas to Fizer and Delcie Henson. Lou Ann was a homemaker and loved taking care of others. She was an avid Razorbacks fan and enjoyed cooking and going to Tunica. She is survived by her husband of 57...

Mary Dollarhide

Mary Dollarhide

Sep 1, 2015

Mary Jane Dollarhide (Big Mama) passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2015, at the age of 86. She passed due to complications from heart surgery. Mary Jane Dollarhide was a woman of sparkle, courage, strength, kindness, wisdom and fun - she made a positive impression on countless lives. She worked for Stanley Home Products for over 50 years. She was also...

John Mayfield

John Mayfield

Sep 1, 2015

John Charles Mayfield, Jr., 71, of Mabelvale passed away Tuesday, September 01, 2015. He was born June 12, 1944 in Richmond, Kentucky. He was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, Circle J Hunting Club, and the Knights of Columbus #6615. He was a toolmaker for 34 years at Little Rock Tool Service, and the overall maintenance provider, "Mr. Fixit",...

Sidney Hesterly

Sidney Hesterly

Sep 1, 2015

Dr. Sidney Otho Hesterly passed away Tuesday, September 01, 2015. He was a wonderful, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was born in Prescott, Arkansas on November 29, 1931 to Ernest and Rachel Hesterly. He grew up there and married his high school sweetheart, Bobbie Erskine Hesterly, in 1951. He served in the Air Force and was stationed in...

Shirley Graves

Shirley Graves

Sep 1, 2015

Shirley Ann Johnston Graves, 78, of Little Rock, wife of John F. Graves, Sr., for 49 years, went to heaven Tuesday, September 1, 2015 on her birthday. She was a foster parent to many children and a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, painting, dancing and camping with family and friends. Shirley was preceded in death by...

Margaret Scully

Margaret Scully

Aug 31, 2015

Margaret Louise Scully, 78, of North Little Rock passed away on August 31, 2015. She was born on January 15, 1937 in Lonoke, AR to William Troy and Myrtle Florence (Moore) Eslick. She was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by six children; Virginia Gail Holland of Tuscon, AZ, Mary Elizabeth Caples of North Little Rock, Ronald Lee Caples...

Henry Handley

Henry Handley

Aug 31, 2015

Henry Lee (Hank) Handley Jr. was born in Wylam, Alabama on January 30, 1925 to Henry Lee Handley and Hortense Urena Greer Handley. He died August 31, 2015 in Searcy, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Alfred B. Handley and Gerald A. Handley and four sisters Bertha DeMott, Hortenese Anderson, Cordelia Handley, and Mary...

Victor Swann

Victor Swann

Aug 31, 2015

Victor Gale "Bill" Swann, 91, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away Monday, August 31, 2015, at Saline Memorial Hospice in Bryant, with his daughter by his side. He was born July 4, 1924, in Beebe, Arkansas, to Louie B. and Natalie (Bedell) Swann. Preceding him in death were his parents; three brothers, Espy Woodrow Swann, L. B. Swann, Jr., and Thomas...

Frank Paradise

Frank Paradise

Aug 31, 2015

Frank Paradise, 71, of Little Rock, passed away August 31, 2015. Preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Bessie Northern Paradise, and brothers, SSgt. Bryce Allen, Sr. and Frederick Paradise, he is survived by his wife, Sandra Pettus Paradise; sons, Justin Paradise (Jessica) of Little Rock and Adriel Paradise of Claremore, Oklahoma; daughter, DeEtta Parker of Little Rock; brothers,...

Alyn Riel

Alyn Riel

Aug 31, 2015

Alyn Marie Riel, 79, of Little Rock, passed away August 31, 2015. Preceded in death by her parents, Troy French and Thelma Davis Dwyer, husband, Donald Eugene Riel, daughter, Elizabeth Carol Wallis, and son-in-law, James "Chip" Crain, she is survived by her sons, Michael Anthony Riel (Diane) of Virginia and David Robert Riel (Shelley) of Little Rock; daughter, Catherine Suzanne...

Betty Paine

Betty Paine

Aug 31, 2015

Betty Jean Paine, 75, of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord August 31, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Gary Paine and sons, John Wood and Rodney Paine. Memorials may be made to the Pulaski County Humane Society. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)224-2200. Online guestbook: www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

Reba Cooper

Reba Cooper

Aug 29, 2015

Reba Clair Kirksey Cooper, age 83, of Arkadelphia, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2015 at her home. She was born September 25, 1931 to Roy William Andrew and Winnie Hazel Adams Kirksey. Reba was a member of Second Baptist Church where she served as church pianist for many years. She was retired from the Arkadelphia Human Development Center. Reba was...

Quincy McDonnell,Jr.

Quincy McDonnell,Jr.

Aug 29, 2015

Quincy T. McDonnell, Jr., 88, God called one of his most dedicated servants to his side on August 29th, 2015. Born to Quincy T. and Opal Agnew McDonnell on April 2, 1927, in Peacock, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Charles McDonnell; two sisters, Thelma Jeter and La Vern McDonnell; and stepdaughter Norma Jean Davidson...

Clio Townsend

Clio Townsend

Aug 29, 2015

Clio Jane Merideth Townsend, 80, of North Little Rock, passed away on August 29, 2015. She was born on November 15, 1934 to Shelby and Lillian Hill Merideth. Clio retired as office manager from the Scottish Rite Temple in Little Rock and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She loved to cook, was an avid reader and loved her...

Charles White Jr

Charles White Jr

Aug 29, 2015

Charles Franklin White Jr., age 55 of Little Rock and formerly of Sheridan, AR, passed from this life August 29, 2015. He was born on January 21, 1960 in Little Rock, AR, to Charles and Lucille White. Charles was an avid outdoorsman and loved camping and nature. He was creative and enjoyed using his special talents in making and creating...

Kenneth Robertson

Kenneth Robertson

Aug 28, 2015

Service will be private for family and friends at a later day.

Tammie Goff

Tammie Goff

Aug 28, 2015

Tammie Goff, 53, of McRae, Arkansas, was born December 15, 1961 at Searcy, Arkansas, to Lester and Venus (Smith) Tozer, and she died Friday Aug. 28, 2015. Tammie is survived by three sons, Justin Coley, Brian Goff and Derik Holliday; two daughters, Amanda (Wade) Johnson and Stacie Goff; her companion, Kevin Walsh; grandchildren, Madison Coley, Brayden Goff, Remington Goff, Autumn...