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Larry William Brock

Larry William Brock

May 13, 2018

Larry William “Chick” Brock was called home to be with the Lord, Sunday, May 13, 2018 at the age of 74.  He was born July 5, 1943 in Des Arc to the late John Henry and Mary Lois (Chandler) Brock.  Larry was a Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War. He married Deloris Eades on October 25, 1966 at Des...

Charles Ray Van Winkle

Charles Ray Van Winkle

May 12, 2018

Charles Ray Van Winkle was born August 7, 1938 to the late David Franklin and Avis Bradshaw Van Winkle in Blum, Texas.  He passed from this life May 12, 2018 in Rose Bud, AR.  He was a member of the Church of Christ and was a preacher of the Gospel for over 60 years.  He was a retired coach,...

James T Kettleman

James T Kettleman

May 10, 2018

James T. Kettleman, 82, of Bradford, passed from this world and was wrapped in the arms of an Angel and taken to be with the Lord on May 10, 2018.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty.  While he had no children, he is survived by loving longtime friends, Alvita, Jessie, and Ronald (and families) as well...

Trula (Stracener)  Mendonca

Trula (Stracener) Mendonca

May 10, 2018

Trula Stracener Mendonca, 78, of Searcy, passed away May 10, 2018 at The Crossing at Riverside.  She was born January 26, 1940 in Searcy to the late P.G. and Clara West Stracener. Trula was a member of First Baptist Church in Searcy and loved animals and to sing.  She will be remembered for her sweet loving disposition. In addition...

Timothy Lee Jones

Timothy Lee Jones

May 5, 2018

Timothy Lee Jones, 59, took his final ride into the wind on May 5th, 2018 peacefully at his home in Searcy, Arkansas. Tim was born on the 6th of September in 1958 at Three Rivers Area Hospital to Andy Jones Jr. and Martha Kent (Robison). On April 30, 1988 Tim married Theresa Tilli. They enjoyed thirty years of marriage;...

Willard Bennie Kellebrew

Willard Bennie Kellebrew

May 5, 2018

Willard Kellebrew, of Sheridan, Arkansas died Saturday, May 5, 2018. He was born March 3, 1923 in Lake Village, Arkansas to the late Bennie Kellebrew and Bertie Norell Kellebrew. He served his country during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, retiring from the United States Air Force. He was a Master Mason a...

Wanda Lee West

Wanda Lee West

May 5, 2018

Wanda Lee (Fowler) West of Holland, passed away peacefully in Greenbrier Nursing and Rehab on May 05, 2018 in Greenbrier, Arkansas at the age of 66. Wanda was born on January 8, 1952 in Conway, Arkansas to Bennie Norman and Hazel Jaunita (Cox) Fowler. She graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1971. She was a hairdresser. She enjoyed...

William Elmer Anthony

William Elmer Anthony

May 5, 2018

William Elmer Anthony Jr, passed away on May 05, 2018 at his home in Vilonia, Arkansas at the age of 54. William was born on October 26, 1963 in Indio, California to William Elmer and Pansy Ruth (Merrell) Anthony.  He worked at Russell Chevrolet as a Auto Body Repairman, and was currently working as an Insurance Adjuster. William is survived...

Charles Ballard, Jr.

Charles Ballard, Jr.

May 4, 2018

Charles Clifton "Booner" Ballard, Jr., 54, of Rison, AR formerly of Salem, IL, passed on May 4, 2018 at UAMS in Little Rock, AR surrounded by family. He was born December 18, 1963 to Charles "Chuck" Ballard, Sr., and Shirley Brown. He was very special to Loren and Emogene Albert. He married Mary Sue Albert Ballard on...

Frances (Veach)  Donnell

Frances (Veach) Donnell

May 2, 2018

Frances Veach Donnell, 86, of Judsonia, went to be with the Lord May 2, 2018.  She was born October 23, 1931 at Pleasant Plains to the late John and Luna Landrum Veach. Mrs. Donnell graduated from Judsonia High School and was an active member of the Judsonia Church of Christ.  She attended the Memphis Methodist Nursing Program to receive...

Hazel Marie (Brown)  Rundell

Hazel Marie (Brown) Rundell

Apr 30, 2018

Hazel Marie Rundell, age 89, of Sheridan went to be with her Lord on Monday, April 30, 2018. She was born September 23, 1928 to the late Fred and Charity Wiggs Brown. Mrs. Rundell enjoyed cooking, hunting and fishing. She will always be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She is...

Christopher Todd Puckett Sr.

Christopher Todd Puckett Sr.

Apr 24, 2018

Christopher Todd Puckett Sr., age 39, of Rison passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018.  He was born August 9, 1978 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Joseph Lamar and Linda Carolyn Lovette Puckett.  Todd was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He was a wonderful husband and father, loving to spend time with his sons.  Todd...

Richard Charles Boutell

Richard Charles Boutell

Apr 22, 2018

Richard Charles “Dick” Boutell went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, April 22, 2018.  He was born on December 24, 1938 in Battle Creek, Michigan to the late Charles and Edna Harmon Boutell.  He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Carolyn Higginbothom Boutell and three sons, Jim Boutell (Kim) of Broomfield, Colorado, Bob Boutell...

Dorothy Wilkins

Dorothy Wilkins

Apr 21, 2018

Dorothy Wilkins, 86, of Sheridan went to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 21, 2018. She was born March 23, 1932 in Casa, Arkansas to the late Walter Clay Bailey and Fanny Emerline Raney. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband L.B. Wilkins, her son Rex Allen Wilkins, two brothers,...

Mary Elizabeth Akins

Mary Elizabeth Akins

Apr 18, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Akins, 66, of Beebe parted this life on April 18, 2018 in Searcy. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She is survived by one son; one sister; two brothers; and four grandchildren. No services are planned at this time.

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Van Eugene Wilson

Van Eugene Wilson

Apr 18, 2018

Van Eugene Wilson, age 77, of Rison went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff.  He was born August 19, 1940 in Rison, Arkansas, to the late Eugene and Willie Bearden Wilson.  Mr. Wilson was a well known tile setter, having been owner - operator of...

Ricky James Suitt

Ricky James Suitt

Apr 17, 2018

Ricky James Suitt passed away on April 17, 2018 at his home in Vilonia, Arkansas at the age of 57. Ricky was born on March 21, 1961 in Hico, Texas to Lilburn James Suitt and Ona Pauline (Phillips) Hoover. He was passionate about his work as a carpenter at his company, Two Brothers Construction. He was a Veteran of the...

Doris Evelyn Simmons

Doris Evelyn Simmons

Apr 16, 2018

Doris Evelyn Simmons, age 88, of Rison passed away Monday, April 16, 2018 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff.  She was born on August 11, 1929 in Ivan, Arkansas, to the late Richard and Gertrude Price Peters. Mrs. Simmons was a Licensed Practical Nurse and homemaker.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert...

Krystal Ann Young

Krystal Ann Young

Apr 12, 2018

Krystal Ann Young (Clark) passed away unexpectedly at her home  in North Little Rock, Arkansas on April 12, 2018 at the age of 35. Krystal was born on December 25, 1982 in Omaha, Nebraska to William Henry Clark, Jr. and Bobbie (Morgan) Clark. Krystal is survived by her fiance, Jeremiah Bryant of North Little Rock; her three daughters, Alexis; Kayla;...

John Steven Beckel

John Steven Beckel

Apr 7, 2018

John Steven Beckel, age 72, of Prattsville went to be with his Lord on Saturday, April 7, 2018. He was born March 10, 1946 in Maryville, MO to the late Art and Evelyn Beckel. He was a retired truck driver and later worked as a security officer for Superior Protection. Mr. Beckel enjoyed fishing and watching football....

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