Obituaries

Lillie Rivera

Lillie Rivera

Apr 13, 2018

Lillie Jean Wormington Rivera, 83, passed away April 13, 2018. She was born to Frank and Ellen Kilburn on January 4, 1935 in Gravelly, Arkansas. In addition to her parents Jean is preceded in death by her son, Larry; sister Leta; brothers, J.T., Tommy, Ernest, Charles, and Leon, and a granddaughter, Kimberly. She is survived by her husband, Frank Rivera;...

Michael Claypool

Michael Claypool

Apr 6, 2018

Michael Lee Claypool age 54 of Royal, Arkansas passed away peacefully April 5th, 2018 at his home. Michael was preceded in death by his parents Modean and Paul Claypool Jr., brother Paul Dean Claypool, 2 sisters Lorine Capiliener and Patsy Shenefield, nephews Christopher Claypool and Gordon Gary Bryan. He is survived by his wife, Patty of Royal, three precious children...

Betty Dixon

Betty Dixon

Apr 3, 2018

Betty J. McClearn Dixon, 82, passed away April 3, 2018 in North Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born March 7, 1936 in Des Moine, Iowa to the late Milton and Eva McClearn. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Kenneth Dale Dixon Sr., grand-daughter Teresa Dixon, and great grand-daughter Briana Dixon; five brothers Alfred McClearn, Charles...

Hersel Wolf

Hersel Wolf

Mar 31, 2018

Hersel Ronald Wolf, age 64, of Jefferson Arkansas, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018. He was born December 16, 1953 at Lackland AFB Hospital in Von Ormy, Texas to the late Hersel and June Wolf. Wolf worked at Archer Daniel Midland Company in Little Rock Arkansas for 26 years as a Superintendent. He then worked for the Washington Group at...

Hans Bessner

Hans Bessner

Mar 30, 2018

Hans Helmut Bessner, 67, of Little Rock died Friday, March 30, 2018. He was born February 23, 1951 in Flonheim, Germany to Lilly Roth and Paul Helmut Bessner. As a younger man, Hans was an avid runner and swimmer. He treasured his experiences traveling all over the U.S. with his son Trevor and had a particular affinity for anything history-related,...

David Osborne

David Osborne

Mar 30, 2018

David Osborne, 77, of Ashdown, AR, died Friday March 30, 2018. Mr. Osborne was born January 31, 1941, in Heber Springs, AR to the late Susie and Thomas Osborne. He was a veteran of the USAF. He was a member of the Central Baptist Church of Ashdown. Mr. Osborne was a Christian man who loved the Lord and his...

Joel Heavener

Joel Heavener

Mar 28, 2018

Joel Nathan Heavener, 70, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, died March 28, 2018. He was born June 26, 1947 in Poteau, Oklahoma to Ray and Doris Heavener. He was retired from the State House Museum. A memorial service is scheduled for 1:00 p.m., March 31, 2018 at Cedar Heights Baptist Church, 14510 Cedar Heights Rd, North Little Rock.

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Lonnie Meeks

Lonnie Meeks

Mar 28, 2018

Lonnie Meeks, of Norman, Arkansas went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 28, 2018. He was born January 31, 1928 in Norman, Arkansas to Lee Monroe Meeks and Fannie Ellen (Greene) Meeks, as the 2nd of seven children. Lonnie was a loving husband and father. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Nancy Meeks, brother, Joe Meeks,...

Jacquelyn Hottle

Jacquelyn Hottle

Mar 27, 2018

Jacquelyn Hottle, 87, of North Little Rock passed away March 27, 2018. She was born to Andrew Buck and Mattie Hollis in Crossett on September 22, 1930. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Joseph Hottle, and son Richard Hottle. Jacquelyn is survived by her daughter Sharon (John) Campbell, two grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Services will remain private....

L. Merkel

L. Merkel

Mar 22, 2018

[playlist type="video" ids="3816"] L. Karl Merkel, at the age of 76, entered into his eternal reward on March 22, 2018. Karl was born on July 13, 1941 as a fraternal twin of Kaye Merkel to Wanda and Lorenz Merkel and his older brother, Charles, in Gas City, Indiana. He leaves to cherish his memories, Sandy Merkel, his loving and devoted...

Ronald Williams

Ronald Williams

Mar 21, 2018

Ronald O’Neal Williams passed from this life on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. He was born in Lubbock, Texas on September 12, 1950. Ron spent his adult life working as a carpenter. He was a joy to be around. Ron is survived by his mother, Vera Williams; two sons Ty and Vincent Williams; one sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Don Lester;...

James Edwards

James Edwards

Mar 21, 2018

James Edwards, 76, of Little Rock passed away peacefully March 20, 2018. He was a proud Navy Veteran. For over 35 years, James owned and operated Edwards Custom Iron Works. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rolinda Collison and two brothers, Charles and Clayton Edawards. James is survived by his daughter Cheryl Edwards; wife, Lois; step daughter, Pam...

Sondra Tyler

Sondra Tyler

Mar 21, 2018

Sondra Jeane Gaither Tyler, 79, of Alexander passed away March 21, 2018. She was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas on March 27, 1938 to Leo and Verna Gaither. Sondra is preceded in death by her father, Leo Gaither; sister Gwendolyn Buchanan; and nephew Randy Buchanan. She is survived by her mother, Verna Gaither (108) of Bryant; five sons, Lester Hill...

Stacy Tudor

Stacy Tudor

Mar 16, 2018

Stacy Ann McCullough was a free-spirited person who did exactly what she wanted and always had fun doing it. She was a genuine, good soul and was the first to assist anyone in need. Stacy’s creativity and loyal friendship will be greatly missed. Stacy and her twin brother, Casey, were born in Normal, Illinois, on September 30, 1976, to Nancy...

Jerry Everett

Jerry Everett

Mar 16, 2018

Jerry Howard Everett, 78, entered into his eternal reward on March 16, 2018. He was the son of Joseph Ralph Everett and Nellie Frances Couch Everett and was born on July 23, 1939 in Forty Four, Arkansas. Jerry worked construction most of his life. He retired and then went to work selling tractors before retiring again. This retirement only lasted...

Billy Simmons

Billy Simmons

Mar 12, 2018

Billy "Bill" Glisson Simmons was born December 28, 1930, in Kenton, TN to the late George Brown Simmons and Velma Mae Glisson. He was a long-time member of the Christian Church, had a great faith in God and Jesus as his Savior. He departed this life on Monday, March 12, 2018. He attended elementary schools in Kenton and Rutherford, TN,...

Karen Magby

Karen Magby

Mar 12, 2018

Karen Barnes Magby, of Redfield, Arkansas, was born December 22, 1962 in Warren, Arkansas and passed from this life on March 9, 2018 at the young age of 55. Karen was a Registered Nurse that spent most of her life taking care of people at various hospitals around the state. She was preceded in death by her father, Aubrey Barnes...

Lynn Emerson

Lynn Emerson

Mar 10, 2018

(Sara) Lynn Curlin Emerson peacefully passed away in Little Rock, AR on March 10, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born on August 2, 1937 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to George E. Curlin, Sr. and Lucille Butler Curlin. She is survived by her three siblings, Sandra Lee Simpson of Sheridan, AR, George E. Curlin, Jr. of Pine Bluff, AR...

Sr. David Miles

Sr. David Miles

Mar 3, 2018

David Armstrong Miles, "Doc" 92, passed away on March 3, 2018. David was born in El Dorado, Arkansas on September 22, 1925, to Dorothy Armstrong Miles from El Dorado, and Walter Carrigan Miles from Old Washington. During WW II, David served in the Navy as a Hospital Apprentice First Class in the Pacific and was assigned to the USMC Artillery...

Margaret Watkins

Margaret Watkins

Feb 22, 2018

Margaret Dowd Watkins, 89, of Little Rock, passed into God’s arms surrounded by her family on February 22, 2018 at AR Hospice. She was born to Lucretia and Bernard Dowd on October 23, 1928, in Grand Rapids, MI. After growing up in Flint, MI, Margaret met and married Lewie A. Watkins, Jr. and moved to Arkansas in 1954. In 1976,...

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