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R.D. Randolph
Sep 18, 2015
Rollie Dean "R.D." Randolph, who resided in Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away Friday, September 18, 2015 in Fayetteville. He was born October 18, 1934 in Paris, Arkansas to the late Raymond Richard "Coon" Randolph and Nona Rhea (Caulk) Randolph. He was 80 years old. R.D. was an entrepreneur delving in the cattle, transportation and construction industry. He also held various positions...
Frances Cotton Casey
Sep 14, 2015
Frances Cotton Casey, a lifelong resident of Cecil, Arkansas, died Monday, September 14, 2015 at Mercy Villa in Springfield, Missouri. She was born November 27, 1921 in Cecil, Arkansas to the late Wesley Robert Cotton and Ethel (Eubanks) Cotton. She was 93 years old. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Casey; a son, Ronald Casey; and...
Dorothy Ann Adams
Aug 28, 2015
Dorothy Ann Adams, who resided near Charleston, Arkansas, passed away Friday, August 28, 2015 at her home. She was born September 4, 1932 in Subiaco, Arkansas to the late Joseph Hertlein and Bernadine (Kraus) Hertlein. She was almost 83 years old. She was also preceded in death by her two husbands, Donald Kiene and Norbert Adams; two sisters and four...
Billy Max Haney
Aug 19, 2015
Billy Max Haney, who resided near Ratcliff, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2015 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born October 5, 1940 in Charleston to the late Roscoe Haney and Lillian (Bennett) Haney. He was 74 years old. Bill was a retired bricklayer and was owner and operator of Haney Masonry Construction Company. He served in the U.S....
John Paul Pemberton
Aug 18, 2015
John Paul Pemberton, who resided in Charleston, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2015 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born August 4, 1940 in Vian, Oklahoma to the late John Ira Pemberton and Ocie (Martin) Pemberton. He was 75 years old. John was a retired truck driver for G T Transportation Services in Van Buren. He was an U.S....
Barbara Kaye Kizziar
Aug 12, 2015
Barbara Kaye Kizziar, who resided in Paris, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2015 in Paris. She was born April 28, 1939 in Webb City, Arkansas to the late Harley Kizziar and Fleeta (Brooks) Kizziar. She was 76 years old. She was also preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Georgia and Butch Wade. Barbara was a retired teacher....
Robert Neal Herndon, Sr.
Aug 8, 2015
Robert Neal Herndon, Sr., who resided in Paris, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2015 in Paris. He was born August 17, 1924 in Murray, Kentucky to the late Jachin Herndon and Nanny Ola (Taylor) Herndon. He was almost 91 years old. He was also preceded in death by two spouses, Jimmie Mae (Ford) Herndon and Norma Herndon; one daughter,...
Lionel Wayne Pennington
Jul 31, 2015
Lionel Wayne Pennington, who resided in Fort Worth, Texas, passed away Friday, July 31, 2015 in Fort Worth. He was born November 28, 1935 in Ada, Oklahoma to the late Claud Pennington and Fronie A. (Farmer) Pennington. He was 79 years old. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Laura Pennington Gardner; one son, Brian Pennington; and three...
Kathryn "Kat" Robbins
Jul 29, 2015
Sarah Kathryn "Kat" Robbins, who resided in Paris, Arkansas, died Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at her home. She was born October 25, 1935 in Denning, Arkansas to the late Charlie James McCormick and Bertha Ann (Anderson) McCormick. She was 79 years old. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Alfred D. Robbins; her infant son, Jerry; one step-son,...
Larry Gene Gattis
Jul 21, 2015
Larry Gene "Lurch" Gattis, who resided in Scranton, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2015 in Clarksville, Arkansas. He was born October 30, 1949 to the late Roy D. Gattis and Ruby Jewel (Lowery) Gattis. He was 65 years old. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Michael Gattis, Debbie Gattis, Jimmy Gattis and Irba Thompson. Larry was...
Brenda Joyce Smith
Jul 20, 2015
Brenda Joyce Smith, who resided in Charleston, Arkansas, passed away Monday, July 20, 2015 in her home. She was born December 31, 1953 in Topeka, Kansas to J. Rembert Phillips and the late Dorothy Jean Turnipseed. She was 61 years old. Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Cremation under the direction of Brotherton Funeral Home and Flower...
Opal Lavonne Mckinney
Jul 18, 2015
Opal Lavonne McKinney, who resided in Charleston, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2015 in Charleston. She was born January 24, 1941 to the late Ed McKinney and Josie (Rouse) McKinney. She was 74 years old. Opal was a homemaker and attended Hosanna Freewill Baptist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Phyliss Borden of Paris, Arkansas and a son,...
Bennett Aubry Bowerman
Jul 12, 2015
Bennett Aubry Bowerman, who resided in the Paint Rock Community near Paris, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015 at his home. He was born January 29, 1939 in Paris to the late E.C. Bowerman and Linnie (Walker) Bowerman. He was 76 years old. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Billie Lou (Robinson) Bowerman;...
Grace Raney Pugh
Jul 9, 2015
Grace Raney Pugh, age 97, of Charleston, Arkansas, died Thursday, July 9, 2015 in Booneville, Arkansas. She was born April 11, 1918 in rural Charleston to the late Thomas Henry Dunn and Emma (Cole) Dunn. She grew up in the Potts Community and attended Bollinger School and Charleston High School. Grace was married to J.D. Raney and together they owned...
Margaret Lavell Pike
Jul 3, 2015
Margaret Lavell Pike, who resided in Caulksville, Arkansas, passed away Friday, July 3, 2015 in Paris. She was born May 31, 1921 in Ratcliff, Arkansas to the late Claud Ritchie and Ethel Melissa (Frost) Ritchie. She was 94 years old. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Paul Miles Pike; one son, Paul Dean Pike;...
Wilborn Lee Wilson
Jul 2, 2015
Wilborn Lee Wilson, who resided in Lavaca, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2015 at his home. He was born June 3, 1933 in Corning, Arkansas to the late Clarence Wilson and Leathel Thelma (Ermert) Wilson. He was 82 years old. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Shelby Jean (Knox) Wilson; two grandsons, Heath Allen Weaver and...
Donald Dewayne "Don" Middleton
Jun 21, 2015
Donald DeWayne "Don" Middleton, who resided near Lavaca, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born December 19, 1952 in Selma, California to Luther Eugene "Gene" Middleton and Betty Fae (Allison) Middleton. He was 62 years old. He was preceded in death by his father, Gene Middleton; two brothers, Gary Middleton and Darren Middleton....
Barbara Anna Smithson
Jun 20, 2015
Barbara Anna Smithson, who resided in Caulksville, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Greenhurst Nursing Center in Charleston. She was born December 9, 1939 in Lavaca, Arkansas to the late Homer Clifton Sosebee and Maude Edith (Ballance) Sosebee. She was 75 years old. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, G.C. Smithson, and...
Wendell Oliver Carruth
Jun 16, 2015
Wendell O. Carruth, who resided near Lavaca, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at his home. He was born December 26, 1938 in Lavaca, Arkansas to the late Carl H. Carruth and Reba Juanita (Piercy) Carruth. He was 76 years old. He was also preceded in death by his first wife and the mother of his children, Floy (Montgomery)...
Jerry Wane Rice
Jun 12, 2015
Jerry Wane Rice, who resided in Paris, Arkansas, passed away Friday, June 12, 2015 at his home. He was born May 18, 1943 in Paris to the late Ben Rice and Ruby (Barnett) Rice. He was 72 years old. Jerry was a carpenter, served in the Army National Guard, and was of the Methodist faith. He is survived by his...
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