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Eugene Thornberry
Aug 25, 2015
Eugene Thornberry, 79, of Grapevine, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 25th, 2015. He was born on Wednesday, April 22nd, 1936, to Yank and Rizie Thornberry in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
He loved fishing, hunting, riding horses, dancing, rodeo's, pitching horse shoes, riding in parades, and shooting pool. He loved spending time with his...
Mary Sue Rushing
Aug 25, 2015
Mary Sue Rushing 72, of Benton, passed away August 25, 2015. She was born May 4, 1943 to Kenneth Dunlap, Sr. and Mary Agnes Moore in Little Rock, AR. She was preceded in death by her parents, one grandson, sister; Alene Sommers, and brother; Ronnie "Pete" Dunlap. She is survived by four daughters; Glenda Rushing (Rich), Darlene Spree, Tanya Croy...
Chelle Rose Baker (Jeffcoat)
Aug 25, 2015
Chelle Rose Baker, 42 of Benton, went to be with the Lord on August 25, 2015. She was born July 22, 1973 in Benton, Arkansas to Terry Carroll Jeffcoat and Susan Kay Hicks Jeffcoat. She loved reading, dogs, family and her favorite band, Aerosmith and her dog, Lucky. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; Bryan and Bille Jo...
William Ray "Bill" Pennington
Aug 23, 2015
Obituary for your website: (Please see pastor's name below.) William Ray "Bill" Pennington, 73, peacefully passed from this life at his home in Alexander, Arkansas just before 10:30 on Sunday morning, August 23, 2015. He is survived by his wife of nearly 51 years, Joy (Calahan) Pennington; daughter and son-in-law, Russell and Lori Mercer of Alexander; grandsons, Caleb Mercer and...
Thomas Edward Harris
Aug 18, 2015
Thomas Edward Harris, 54 of Little Rock, went peacefully to see the Lord on August 18, 2015. He was born July 29, 1961 to Thomas Wesley Harris and Elizabeth Ann Fulton in Little Rock, Arkansas. He proudly served in the United States Air Force. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and was an avid golfer. He leaves behind to cherish his memories,...
Terry Gene Bearden
Aug 17, 2015
Terry Gene Bearden, 54 of Alexander, went to be with the Lord on August 17, 2015. He was a Plummer and worked in Construction. He is survived by his lovely wife, Angela Bearden ;two daughters,Terra Garrison,Rachel Bearden;son,Chris Bearden. Grandchildren,Hope Garrison and Kinzlee Bearden;mother,Betty Smith ;brothers Glenn Bearden(Juanita),Mike Bearden(Marsha);sister Becky Bearden. He will be Greatly missed by many. A Memorial service...
Curtis "Dewayne" Merritt
Aug 16, 2015
Curtis "Dewayne" Merritt, 53, of Bryant, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 16th, 2015. He was born on Tuesday, December 19th, 1961, in Magnolia, Arkansas. Dewayne loved fishing, deer hunting, and he loved his family with all his heart.
He is survived by his parents, Rovilla Ann and William Eugene Reeves ; three...
Sharon Anne Kemp
Aug 15, 2015
Sharon Anne Kemp 70 of Little Rock treasured wife and mother passed away on August 15, 2015 with her family by her side. She was born on November 7, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to the late, George and Georgiana Medal. Sharon attended Mabelvale High School then continued her education at Little Rock University (now UALR) earning a teaching degree. She...
Stephen Kenneth Eldridge
Aug 5, 2015
Stephen Kenneth Eldridge was born January 1, 1952 in Klamath Falls, Oregon to Stephen Frank Eldridge and Corinne Gheller. He departed this life in Bryant, Arkansas on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at the age of 63 years, 6 months and 4 days. He leaves behind two sons: Jason Eldridge and wife Kristin of Huston, Texas, and Samuel Eldridge of the...
Barbara Delores Ware
Jul 30, 2015
Barbara Delores Lewis Ware, 73, passed away on July 30, 2015. She was born on Dec. 3, 1941 in Crossett, Ark. to Elbert and Blanche Lewis. She is preceded in death by parents, (Elbert and Blanche), one brother, Joseph Lewis; one sister, Kaye Francis Lewis and one granddaughter, Malaya Woods. She is survived by one son, Myrick L. Ware, Little...
Charles Ralph Morgan
Jul 23, 2015
Charles Ralph Morgan of Bryant, passed away on Thursday, July 23 while fishing in his beloved outdoors. He was born November 10, 1954 to George Morgan and Nettie Hearn Morgan in North Little Rock, Arkansas. He was retired from AAA Cooper Transportation after miles of safe driving. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed hunting, fishing and all types of outdoor...
Gracie Annette Jeans
Jul 22, 2015
Gracie Annette Jeans went to be with the lord on July 22, 2015. She was born to Tyler Jean and Kayla Smith on July 22, 2015. Infant Gracie's memorial will be held 2:00pm at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home July 26, 2015. To sign online guest book please visit www.dialanddudlyfuneralhome.com
Helen C. Dunn
Jul 19, 2015
Helen Connie Dunn 87, of Benton went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 19, 2015. Helen was born in Brooklyn New York on October 25, 1927 to Joeseph and Ernestine Esposito. Helen enjoyed quilting, reading, loved visiting the beach in Florida and she also loved cooking. She is survived by, one daughter; Carol Riedy, granddaughter; Kari Riedy, nieces;...
Edward Lydick
Jul 19, 2015
Edward Charles Lydick Sr. passed away July 19, 2015 with his family by his side. He was born April 29, 1930 to Fred Lydick and Helen Allen Lydick in Terra Haut, Indiana. He was an outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He enjoyed playing pool at the Senior Adult Center, spending time with family, an avid sports fan and...
Diane F Wilcox
Jul 19, 2015
Diane F. Wilcox, 77, of Little Rock, completed her earthly assignment and transitioned into glory with her Lord, Christ Jesus on July 19, 2015, after a brief battle with metastatic lung cancer. She was born January 16th, 1938 in Los Angeles, CA, to the late John E. Richards and Thelma R. Smith. Arriving from Los Angeles, CA in 1974, Mrs....
Shirley S. Kees
Jul 14, 2015
The Bible tells us in Philippians 3:20 that the citizenship of the believer is in heaven. The family of Shirley Shows Kees would like to tell you that she moved to her permanent eternal residence in heaven on July 14, 2015. Shirley Shows Kees was born October 5, 1941 in Atlanta, Louisiana to Julius and Viola Shows. Shirley loved her...
Lucy Olene Copeland
Jul 6, 2015
Lucy Olene "Johnson" Copeland 76 of Benton was called home by the Lord on July 6, 2015 with her family by her side. She was born on April 19, 1939 to the late, Jesse and Rachel Johnson in Dumas, Arkansas. Sister Lucy is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Riley Junior Copeland; daughter, Lisa Copeland; five brothers...
Carol Lynn Hathcock
Jul 6, 2015
Carol Lynn Hathcock 57 of Mabelvale passed away on July 6, 2015 with her family by her side. She was born on October 12, 1957 to the late, Lewis Warden and Sue Rogers in Little Rock, Arkansas. Carol was very active in her church and loved to sew and had a very giving heart. She was a member of New...
Alma Smith
Jul 5, 2015
Verlene Smith 70 of Mabelvale passed away on July 5, 2015 with her family by her side. She was born on December 2, 1944 to the late, Alfred and Mary Lewis in White Hall, Arkansas. Verlene loved going to church, puzzles, gambling, going to yard sales, watching family feud and wheel of fortune with her family. She is preceded in...
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