Ann Dorsey James, 83, of Little Rock died February 18, 2013. She was born August 1, 1929 in Richmond, Virginia, to the late Sam Edson Dorsey and Lois Collins Dorsey. After growing up in Hopewell, Virginia, Ann attended Westhampton College of the University of Richmond, graduating in 1950 with a degree in history. Prior to moving to Little Rock in...
Oscar O. Beckham, 88 of Sherwood, passed away February 17, 2013, at Hospice home care. He was born on September 8, 1924 in Kingston Springs, TN; he was the son of James B. and Mary Beckham. Oscar was a Maintenance Foreman for the U.S. Department of Defense for 38 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge He served...
Charles H. "Charlie" Poulnott, 80, of Beebe, Arkansas, was born December 15, 1932 in Crawford, Georgia, to Marion and Deecey (Snelson) Poulnott, and he died Sunday, February 17, 2013. He was hardheaded and stubborn and very devoted to his grandchildren. He was a talented woodworker who enjoyed woodworking as a hobby. He served his country in Vietnam and Korea. Charlie...
Ronald Jay Wallace "Paps," 75, peacefully left this life when the Lord came for him on Sunday, February 17, 2013. His family is at peace that he is now at rest in the arms of his Savior. He, along with his twin brother, Donald Ray Wallace were born February 11, 1938 to Jeffrey Wallace and Jewel Eichler Wallace in Tichnor,...
Billy D. Tedford, 73, of Austin, Arkansas, died Sunday, February 17, 2013. He was retired from the mobile home industry, having worked in purchasing and inventory control. In his early years he sang bass with the Travelers Quartet and later, professionally with the Melody Boys Quartet. He loved quartet singing! He is survived by his wife of forty-nine years, Trudean...
Gloria Jean Barnes, age 86, passed away in Oceanside, California on February 16, 2013. Born in Little Rock on October 2, 1926 to Sam and Mae Harmon, she was a graduate of Mt. Saint Mary's Academy, a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church for over 40 years, and lived in Little Rock most of her life. She is...
Mrs. Reba (Cook) Glover, 95, peacefully left this life when The Lord came for her on Saturday, February 16, 2013. Her family is at peace that she is now at rest in the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born November 13, 1917 to Willie Lee and Maggie (Coffey) Cook of Mt. Vernon, Arkansas. On January 5, 1938,...
Edna May Wheelock, 95, of Little Rock, passed away February 15, 2013. She is survived by her son, Steve Wheelock and wife, Mary, and grandchildren, Michael and Celeste, all of Massachusetts. Graveside services were held Friday, February 22 at Restland Cemetery in Dallas, Texas. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, (501)224-2200. Mrs. Wheelock's online guestbook...
Jimmie Cleveland Ruple, 64, of Mabelvale, passed away February 15, 2013. He was born in Little Rock to Jessie and Edith A. Ruple-Junkin and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by his son, J. D. Ruple and wife, Rachel of Shannon Hills; granddaughter, Christine and grandsons, Casey and...
Lt. Col. Frank A. Pitts, 81, of Conway, went to be with his heavenly Father on Feb. 15, 2013. He was born on Feb. 25, 1931, to the late Robert and Maude Pitts in North Little Rock, AR. On May 22, 1953, he married the love of his life, Frances McCullough, in North Little Rock, AR, where they raised three...
Parker Shepard Allen, Jr., 48, formerly of Little Rock, passed away in California. He is survived by his children, Porter and Grace Allen of Chattanooga, TN and his parents, Parker and Lillian Allen of Little Rock. No services are scheduled. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, AR 72205 (NW Corner of I-630 and Barrow Rd),...
Dale Keith Van Laningham, 66, of Little Rock, passed away February 15, 2013. Born in Sioux City, Iowa to Earl F. and Velma Powell Van Laningham, he was a U.S. Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Carmical; daughter, Cynthia Parker; son, Dale Van Laningham, Jr.; daughter, Kimberly Van Laningham; son, David Van Laningham; three brothers, three sisters,...
John Stanton, 68, of North Little Rock, a U.S. Army veteran, died February 15, 2013. Graveside services with Military Honors will be Friday, March 1 at 12:00 noon at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, North Little Rock. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501)224-2200. Mr. Stanton's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
View Video Tribute Frances Emily Patton, 84, of North Little Rock, died February 15, 2013. She was a member of Baring Cross Baptist Church. Frances was born November 15, 1928 in Little Rock, AR. She was a graduate from Little Rock Central High School (1946) and Draughon's School of Business. She was a retired secretary from the AR State Dept...
Richard Alan Hubbard, 66, passed away February 15, 2013. He is survived by sons, Alan Hubbard and John Hubbard, brother, Dr. Ron Hubbard and three grandchildren. The Graveside Service will be Monday, March 18 at 1:00 p.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, officiated by Dr. Bob Dunaway. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501)224-2200. Online guestbook:...
Lucille Jeanette Yates age 94 of Bismarck died Friday, February 15, 2013 in Arkadelphia. She was born December 24, 1918 in Fulton, Arkansas the daughter of the late William Andrew and Josie Loraine Letsinger Veazey. She was a faithful member of Unity Missionary Baptist Church at Bismarck and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was preceded...
Gary D. Jenkins, 49, of Beebe, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on February 15, 2013. He was born November 2, 1963 to Charles and Violen Jenkins in Forrest City, Arkansas. Gary worked as a structure mechanic at Falcon Jet for 29 years. He was a member of Greenwood Missionary Baptist Church. He was studying at The Missionary Baptist...
Betty Jane Spicka, 89, of Little Rock, died February 15, 2013. She was born on August 16, 1923 in Omaha, Nebraska to William Henry Kinsley and Jenny (Korbmaker) Kinsley. Betty is survived by her children, Cheryl (Jerry) Weidner of Little Rock; Michael Spicka (Patty) of Reavenna, OH, Cathy Fry, Suzi Brown (Jim) of Brazil, IN, Christie Kruml (Daniel) of Williamsburg,...