Oce Russell
Jan 10, 2014
Mr. Oce William Russell, 89, of Los Angeles and formerly of North Little Rock, died Jan 10, 2014. He is preceded in death by his brothers Belton, Harmon, Chester and Jack, and his wife, Mauda Evelyn Russell. He is survived by his son, Jay Russell, daughter-in-law, Lee Cunningham and grandson, Beau Russell, all of Los Angeles. Arrangements for a February...
Sheri Monroe
Jan 9, 2014
Sheri Lea Monroe, 43, of Little Rock, passed away January 9, 2014. Born in Des Moines, Iowa, she was a Certified Nursing Assistant. She was also a Taekwondo Mom (TKD) and a breeder of Bassett Hounds. She is survived by her husband, Galen M. Monroe and daughter, Genny Esperanza Abella-Gillman, both of Little Rock; her parents, Leroy and Charlene Gillman...
Willette Balleras
Jan 9, 2014
Willette "Babes" Balleras-" Babes" passed away peacefully January 9, 2014 in Little Rock, AR at the age of 59. Not expected to live beyond the age of 10, she lived most of her life in Torrance, CA before moving to Sherwood in 2005. She was a client at Pathfinders in Jacksonville where she loved going everyday. She enjoyed making photo...
Bobby Skaggs
Jan 9, 2014
Bobby Dewayne "Wayne" Skaggs passed away peacefully at his home in Sherwood January 9, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer. Wayne was born in Bradford, Arkansas. He was one of four children born to the late Bobby Dean Skaggs and Edith May Tedder and was the beloved husband of Laura Stringer Skaggs for over 22 years. Wayne will forever...
Karson Roland
Jan 9, 2014
Karson Roland, infant son of Auctavious Roland and Monike Sullivan, was born and passed away on January 9, 2014 in North Little Rock, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his great-grandmother Margie Roland and grandfather Albert Goodlowe. Survivors include his parents Auctavious Roland and Monike Sullivan; grandparents LaConstance Hune, Larekia Leavy, Willie and Marquita Sullivan and a host of...
Johnny Tillery
Jan 9, 2014
Johnny Lee Tillery, 61, of Little Rock, passed away January 9, 2014. He served in the U.S. Marines and retired after many years of employment from Arkansas Armored Car Service. His passion was fishing and being outdoors. He is survived by his son, Johnny Lincoln Tillery, of Vero Beach, Florida; his father, M.C. Tillery, of Mineral Wells, Texas; sister, Debbie...
Martin Brady
Jan 8, 2014
Martin Richard Brady, only child of Lucy Wilkievitz and Thomas Francis Brady, died January 8, 2014. He graduated from St. Joseph's Orphanage, Subiaco Academy and LSU and never stopped learning; he loved books, music and travel. He was unique. Graveside services are Wednesday, January 22, at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Cemetery in Little Rock. Memorials may be made to Subiaco...
Marian Kensinger
Jan 8, 2014
Marian Kensinger, age 98 of Sherwood, passed away January 8, 2014 in North Little Rock. She was born on January 6, 1915 in Los Angeles, California. Mrs. Kensinger was a homemaker and a long time member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in North Little Rock. She is preceded in death by her husband Oliver Glenn Kensinger, as well...
Billy Copeland
Jan 8, 2014
Billy D. Copeland age 80, of Gurdon formerly of Arkadelphia, died Wednesday, January 8, 2014 in Little Rock. He was born April 10, 1933 in Delight, Arkansas to Clarence and Gladys Hardin Copeland. Billy was a logger and a Baptist. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and loved the outdoors. Billy was preceded in death by his parents, a step-son,...
Janice Brown
Jan 8, 2014
Janice Starkey Brown, 56, of Beebe, Arkansas died Wednesday, January 8, 2014. She was an employee of Home Depot in Cabot and a Methodist. Janice is survived by her husband, Claude Brown; two sons, Jason Brown of Greenville, South Carolina and Wes Brown of Beebe; three grandsons, Ace Brown, Dashton Brown, Catcher Brown and granddaughter Findley Brown; brother James Starkey;...
Layron Buck
Jan 7, 2014
Layron Ydell Buck age 81, of Hot Springs, died Tuesday, January 7, 2014 in Hot Springs. He was known as Ydell to his many friends and family, was born July 30, 1932 in Arkadelphia to Edward and Doshia Woodall Buck. Ydell was a lifelong resident of this area and a lifelong Baptist. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Rosalie Briley
Jan 7, 2014
Rosalie Ibbotson Briley, 88, of Jacksonville, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2014. During World War II she worked as one of the original "Rosie The Riveters." She was a member of Almyra Baptist Church and retired from Chicopee. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Darlene Briley of Glen Rose, Texas; grandson, Danny and Kelly Briley of...
Franklin Thompson
Jan 6, 2014
Franklin D. Thompson age 77, of Arkadelphia died Monday, January 6, 2014 in Little Rock. He was born September 18, 1936 in Arkadelphia, to Melvin and Florence Posey Thompson. Frank was a retired heavy equipment operator. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Donnie, Floyd and Bobby Thompson; and one sister, Betty Wilks. Survivors are his wife...
Jimmy Rakestraw
Jan 5, 2014
Jimmy D. Rakestraw, 74, of Jacksonville passed away Sunday, January 5, 2014. He served in the United States Navy, was a member of the Indian Head Lake Baptist Church and had a strong Christian faith. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Stella Rakestraw; Brother: David L. Rakestraw (Mireille), of Hawaii; Daughters: Lisa Brown of North Little Rock,...
Ellen Wilson
Jan 5, 2014
Ellen Rose Lawrence Wilson, 79, of Little Rock, passed away January 5, 2014. She was born in Alco, Arkansas to Clyde E. and Georgia Gilbert Lawrence and was a member of First Southern Baptist Church in Bryant. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Columbus F. Wilson, and two brothers, Marcus Lawrence and Travis Lawrence, she is survived by her...
Sadie Williams
Jan 5, 2014
Sadie Davis Johnson Williams, 87, of Little Rock, departed to her eternal home on Sunday, January 5, 2014, with her family surrounding her. She was born on February 12, 1926 in Jonesboro, AR to David Leslie Johnson and Madeline Markle Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, David Leslie Johnson Jr., her husband, Gerald Samuel Williams...
Kenneth Holzhauer
Jan 5, 2014
Kenneth Holzhauer, Jr., 56, of Little Rock passed away Sunday, January 5, 2014. He was born in Pontiac, Illinois and graduated from Pontiac Township High School. He worked for Democrat Printing and Lithographing for 24 years. Ken loved to fish, work with wood and loved spending time with his family. He was an avid NASCAR and football fan. He is...
Terry Koon
Jan 5, 2014
Terry Koon, 62, was called home on January 5, 2014. He was born January 18, 1951 to Charles Terry Koon, Sr. and Wanda Thomas Koon of Little Rock. On this earth Terry was born handicapped, could neither see, walk nor talk. Now he is alive and well, embraced in the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ and joined with his...