Mar 19, 2013

On March 19th, 2013 Patsy Evans Thurman, of Little Rock, passed away peacefully in her sleep. She bravely fought the unrelenting ravages of Parkinson’s disease. She was born at Pine Bluff in 1931 to Walter Raleigh and Mattie T. Evans. She enjoyed 82 trips around the sun. Patsy loved her work. She was with the Arkansas Symphony from 1978 to...

Mar 10, 2013

Jonathan Lee Surrette passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2013. He was born on March 2, 1991, to Robin Raglin Surrette and Michael Lee Surrette, in Memphis, Tennessee. In addition to his parents, he is survived by the following family: brothers Michael, William, and Stephen; infant son Sunny; grandparents Gloria Surrette, Ralph Simmons and Jeri Raglin. Jonathan is also survived...

Mar 4, 2013

Mauleene Presley Broadwater, devoted wife, loving mother and generous friend, died March 4th from complications of ovarian cancer at her home in Little Rock. She had recently turned 80. Born in Vaughan, Miss., on Feb 15, 1933 and raised in rural Mississippi, Mauleene epitomized the term "Southern belle": She was beautiful, gracious, elegant and unabashedly charming. Her signature Southern drawl,...

Feb 26, 2013

Larry Lee Henthorn, age 68, of Little Rock passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2013. He was born in Louisiana, Missouri in 1944 and raised in Illinois by his parents, Howard Nip and Ruth Henthorn. Larry started his radio career before graduating from Pittsfield High. He worked at several stations in Illinois and Indiana then came to Little Rock to...

Feb 24, 2013

Edward Racer, age 75 of Alexander, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, Feb 24, 2013. Memorial Services will be held at First Pentecostal Church, 1401 Calvary Road, North Little Rock, Ark., Friday, 11:00 a.m., March 1st. He is survived by his wife Delores, and is the son of Edgar & Wilma Racer, of Mansfield, Ohio. The family would like to thank Arkansas...

Feb 21, 2013

Sharon Alane "Laney" Brackman, 38, of Little Rock died on February 21, 2013, after a long, fiercely fought battle with melanoma. Laney was born on March 15, 1974, in Shreveport, La. She was the Director of Tobacco Projects at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and a graduate of the University of Central Arkansas and the University of South...

Feb 13, 2013

James Emanuel Speakar, 71, of Hot Springs passed away Wednesday, February 13th, 2013 to be with his heavenly Father. He was born February 8th, 1942 in Mason City, Iowa to the late Emanuel and Alice Speakar. James was retired from the Liberty School District in Liberty, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Ann Speakar, son, Terry...

Feb 13, 2013

Jerry Neil Wallis, 56, of Jacksonville went to be with Jesus Feb. 13, 2013. He was born Sept. 17, 1956 in Newport Ar. to Jerry L. Wallis and Mary Sutterfield. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sondra Wallis. Jerry was a truck driver and traveled the country, then worked for the city of Jacksonville until he became disabled....

Feb 9, 2013

Russell Allen Gunter, 62, of Little Rock, died February 9th, 2013 just hours before his daughter’s wedding thereby securing the best view in the church. He was born on February 21st, 1950 in Amarillo, Texas to John Allen "Buster" Gunter and Shirley Ann Russell Gunter. His mother died on his seventh birthday and his father later married Beulah Gay Harden....

Jan 22, 2013

Frederick William "Sonny" Janssen, 83, of Edgemont, passed away on January 22nd, from prostate cancer. Fred was born in St. Louis, Missouri on August 9, 1929. He married Patricia Ruth Powell on Valentine’s Day and they were married almost 60 years. Fred worked in a grocery store before and after school as a child. He was a meat cutter in...

Jan 22, 2013

George Randel Toler, age 59, of Little Rock passed away at the VA Hospice care facility in Little Rock on Tuesday, January 22. He was born on December 28, 1953 in Sapporo, Japan to Aubrey Terry Toler and Imogene Kinder Toler; his father, Aubrey Terry Toler, preceded him in death. George is survived by his mother, Imogene Toler of Franklin,...

Jan 20, 2013

Margaret J. "Markie" Kline, 63, of Roland, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, January 20th, 2013 at her home. She is receded in death by her parents, Robert and Loretta Stokes Habelitz. Markie is survived by her Husband, Gary Kline, her brother Michael Habelitz, her Step-Son Michael Kline Sherry, best friend Carol Clark, Sisters-in-law, Sharon Arney and Audra Current, two Granddaughters,...

Jan 15, 2013

Charles A. Schlesier, age 80 of Little Rock passed away Tuesday, January 15th, 2013. He worked previously for Pulaski County Road and Bridge. He was self-employed and retired after many years from his business where he was a carpet installer and repairman. He was known to many as "The Carpet Man". He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Schlesier, daughters,...

Jan 14, 2013

George Denton Bailey, of Little Rock, beloved by many, died Monday, January 14th, 2013 at age 92. He was born in New Bethel Community, Columbia County, AR, to Napoleon B. and Bobby Grimmett Bailey on July 27, 1920. He graduated from McNeil High School in 1939 and attended Chillicothe Business College, Chillicothe, MO. He joined the US Navy where he...

Jan 12, 2013

Joseph Brunner Neel, age 59, of Little Rock and Breckenridge, Colorado lost his courageous battle with cancer on January 12th, 2013. He is survived by his son Joseph Patrick Neel, two daughters Emily Neel Taylor and Rosemary Ahern Neel; their mother Kathleen Neel and brothers Robert "Tony" Neel of Little Rock and Dr. Michael D. Neel of Memphis, TN. He...

Jan 8, 2013

Thomas J. "T.J." Daniel, 57, of Conway died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013. He was born Nov. 23, 1955 in Sikeston, MO. He was preceded in death by his mother, Hilda W. Daniel, and sister Gayle Whittington. T.J. is survived by his father Perry T. Daniel of Conway; 4 daughters: Kristina Will Fason of Conway, Barbara Michael Gibby of Vilonia, Patsy...

Jan 5, 2013

Robert Shaw, 55, of Little Rock passed away January 5th, 2013. He was born April 16, 1957 in Frankfurt, Germany to the late Ralph Haymond and Arnetta Louise Bise Shaw. Robert was a licensed Master Plumber and is survived by his wife, Sherry Shaw, his brother Lee Dupree, and many special friends who will cherish his memory.

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Jan 1, 2013

Patricia Ruth Powell Janssen, of Edgemont, went to her home on Dec. 16, 2013. She fought Dementia with dignity, class, humor, and wit. She was born on April 25, 1933 in St. Louis, Missouri. Pat enjoyed gardening, antiquing, and baking. She was a perpetual spitfire and an undeniable spirit. Pat was longtime co-proprietor of Lakefront Lodge and Restaurant along with...

Dec 30, 2012

Hazel Jean Harris, of Little Rock, formerly of Camp, AR, passed away December 30, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a retired secretary in the real estate industry. Known for her style and flair, she loved being with her family and doting on her children and grandchildren. Survivors include her husband Guy Edward Harris, daughter Cindy Harris,...

Dec 29, 2012

Charles Kenneth Rose, age 78, of Paragould passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, December 29th, 2012 at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock. He was a Navy Veteran and a retired officer from the U.S. Coast Guard. He was the beloved husband of Elaine Rose for 51 years. He was a wonderful and much-loved dad for:...