Oct 23, 2014

Charles Dean Spradlin, age 74, of Beebe, Arkansas died October 23, 2014. He was born January 19, 1940 at Pearcy, Arkansas to George Spradlin and Vera (Permenter) Spradlin. He was retired from industrial maintenance and continued working full time as a farmer until his death. He married Anna Belle Liles June 20, 1957. Charles was predeceased by his parents; brothers...

Oct 23, 2014

Never a more precious soul walked this earth than Emogene Sexton Baker, who went to be forever with her savior on October 23, 2014. Born July 5th, 1927, she was 87 years old. Emogene joins in heaven, her husband Bob, her parents George and Viva Sexton, her brother Grover, and many more family and friends. Known most lovingly as Gigi,...

Oct 23, 2014

Miniimah Salaam, 58, passed away October 23, 2014 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born in Sumter, South Carolina to George and Maime Kennedy Lowery, she was a teacher at the Sister Clair Muhammad School. Preceded in death by her husband, Muhammad Salaam, she is survived by her parents; children, Jamalbinminiimah Salaam of Newark, New Jersey, Muhammad Salaam (Shemethia) of South Orange,...

Oct 22, 2014

Raymond Otho Bermingham, 79, of Bauxite, Arkansas passed away October 22, 2014. Raymond was born March 9, 1935 in Bauxite. Raymond was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Patterson Bermingham and parents, Shelby and Bertha Bermingham. Raymond was a member of the Air Force National Guard. He was a Pressman for the Benton Courier for over 30 years. Raymond...

Oct 22, 2014

James Edgar Fenton, age 78 of Little Rock, passed away October 22, 2014 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born on January 20, 1936 in Little Rock; he was the son of Charles Edgar Fenton and Mary Ruth Fenton. Mr. Fenton was a retired diesel mechanic, having worked 17 years for Strickland and 14 years self-employed....

Oct 22, 2014

Minnie Louise Cornell, 75, of Little Rock left her earthly home on October 22, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Leonard Palmer Hopkins and Iva Johnson Hopkins. Louise was preceded in death by her three brothers, Harold Clinton Rettig, Glen and Leonard Hopkins. Before retiring in 2001, she worked as a legal secretary for the State of Arkansas...

Oct 21, 2014

Lois Sentell, age 96, of Austin, Arkansas, died October 21, 2014. She was born December 8, 1917, on Reveley Road in Austin to Oscar and Edna Barger. She is preceded in death by her husband of 76 years, Uless Sentell; siblings Lorene Barger Guyot, J.L. Barger and Darryl Barger. Lois is survived by her loving son, Tommy Sentell and wife...

Oct 21, 2014

Raymon Jerrell Hefner was born in Antioch, Arkansas on October 5, 1932, to Lonnie and Vela Hefner. Jerrell went home to his forever home with the Lord on October 21, 2014. Jerrell was a long-time member of the Antioch Baptist Church. Jerrell loved his church and over the years, served faithfully in many capacities, as deacon, Sunday school superintendent and...

Oct 21, 2014

Harvey L. Wade, 86, of Mabelvale, passed away October 21, 2014. Born in Little Rock to William David and Toni Lou Cushing Wade, he was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was retired from Little Rock Sheet Metal Company after 30 years of service. Private First Class Harvey L. Wade, Medical Corps, U.S. Army, a member of...

Oct 21, 2014

Mary Ellen Roberts, 47, of Alexander, Arkansas passed away on October 21, 2014. She was born on September 16, 1967 in Oakland, California to the late Lloyd Lee Kellems and Rosalie (Smith) Kellems. Mary is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Lloyd Anthony Kellems Mary is survived by her husband, Tony Roberts of Alexander; son, Christian Roberts of...

Oct 20, 2014

Joy Lynn Hammons, 32, of Benton, Arkansas passed away on October 20, 2014. She was born on July 30, 1982 in Bastrop, Louisiana. Joy is survived by her parents, Billy and Dawn Hammons of Benton; 1 bother, Philip Hammons of Benton; one sister, Carol and husband Matt Crawford of Benton; 1 niece, Emma Rose (Hammons) Burget of Benton; grandparents, June...

Oct 20, 2014

Justin H. Rainwater, age 89 of Alexander, passed away October 20, 2014 at Bryant, Arkansas. He was born on November 30, 1924 in Jonesboro, Arkansas; he was the son of Juddie L. Rainwater and Otis Linden Rainwater. Mr. Rainwater was a WWII Merchant Marine Veteran who owned and operated The Book Rack for 15 years in North Little Rock, until...

Oct 20, 2014

Jim "J.R." Franklin, 66, of Searcy, Arkansas, was born September 15, 1948 in Searcy, and passed away October 20, 2014. He retired after twenty-five years with Land-O-Frost. He is survived by his wife of forty-five years, Frances (Stivers) Franklin; son Jimmy Franklin, Jr. (April); daughter Leane Franklin; three grandchildren, Maegan, Jimmy III, and Miranda; two sisters, Jean Bryant and Lois...

Oct 20, 2014

Oct 19, 2014

Glenda N. Golden, 75, of Cabot, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2014. She was a retired displayer of Home Interiors and Gifts and was a clerk for Griffey's Uniforms. Glenda was a member of Berean Baptist Church for 56 years and a Sunday School teacher since 1978. She was an exceptional cook and loved cooking for her family and friends....

Oct 19, 2014

Odell Stricklin, 83, of North Little Rock passed away Sunday, October 19, 2014. He was a retired United States Marine with a Purple Heart and 2 Bronze Stars. He was of the Catholic faith, worked construction, was a Past State Commander of VFW, a 32nd Degree Mason and enjoyed gardening. He is survived by his son, Ryan Stricklin; daughter, Eileen...

Oct 19, 2014

Voniece Webb Dawley age 74 of Arkadelphia died Sunday, October 19, 2014 in Little Rock. She was born August 1, 1940 the daughter of Virgil and Hattie Webb. She was a 1958 graduate of Arkadelphia High School and a 1962 graduate of Henderson State University with a degree in elementary education. She retired from the Arkadelphia School System in 2002....

Oct 19, 2014

Renea Deann Rushin, 42, of Little Rock, passed over to that other shore peacefully on October 19, 2014. Preceded in death by her father, Dwayne Blue, and her grandparents, most especially Lucille Stover "Mam-maw", she is survived by her awesome husband, Michael Rushin Jr.; daughter, Abigail Nicole "Abby"; son Zachary Andrew "Mount" Rushin; mother, Barbara Stover Blue; and sister, Stephanie...

Oct 19, 2014

Geraldine "Gerri" Kisner, age 82 of North Little Rock, passed away October 19, 2014. She was born on December 2, 1931. Mrs. Kisner enjoyed painting, gardening, decorating, and traveling. She is preceded in death by her husband Alfred Kisner and a son Kenny Kisner. Survivors include her daughters Lana Hughes and Anita Dotson; grandchildren Linclon Nail, Aaron Hughes, Carly Garner;...

Oct 18, 2014

Dorothy Jean Armbrust, 86, of Sherwood, passed away October 18, 2014 at Sherwood Nursing and Rehab. She was born June 14, 1928 in Fredrickstown, Mo.; she was the daughter of Fred Combs and Mary Combs Hines. Dorothy was a homemaker for 69 years. She was a member of Kellogg Valley Baptist Church and enjoyed sewing, quilting, vegetable and flower gardening....