Obituaries

Obituaries for Southern Arkansas

Rachel Mae Turner

Rachel Mae Turner

Dec 6, 2011

Rachel Mae Turner, 78, of Fordyce died Tuesday, December 06, 2011 at St. John's Place of Fordyce. She was born May 3, 1933 in San Antonio, TX. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rudy Tijerina and Alice Quesenberrry Tijerina and husband, Barnie Paul Turner. She is survived by one son, Paul Timothy Turner of Carthage, TX; two daughters,...

Bucky Lee Haynes

Bucky Lee Haynes

Dec 2, 2011

Bucky Lee Haynes, 34 of Hampton, died Friday, December 2, 2011. He was born April 5, 1977 in El Dorado, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his son, Hayden Rodger Haynes and his father, Rodger Mack Haynes. He is survived by his wife, Aubree Haynes of Hampton; three daughters, Emma Grace Haynes, Hannah Kay Haynes, and Amelia Claire Haynes,...

Julian Charles "Red" King

Julian Charles "Red" King

Dec 1, 2011

Julian Charles "Red" King, 81, of Thornton, died Thursday December 1, 2011 at the Dallas County Medical Center. Mr. King was born in New Edinburg, AR, on September 9, 1930 to the late Charlie Clayton & Dolly Lephiew King. He was a retired utility worker for Georgia-Pacific, & a Baptist. He is survived by his two sons, Eric King &...

Ann Marie Carter

Ann Marie Carter

Nov 28, 2011

Ann-Marie Wylie Carter, 45, of Hampton died Monday, November 28, 2011 at Medical Center of South Arkansas in El Dorado. She was born November 25, 1966 in El Dorado. She was formerly a secretary for the Arkansas Highway Department in Hampton and she was also member of Camp Ground Presbyterian Church in Hampton. Ann is survived by her loving parents,...

Roy Henry Rogers, Jr.

Roy Henry Rogers, Jr.

Nov 28, 2011

Roy Henry Rogers, Jr., 70, of Carthage died Monday, November 28, 2011. He was born in Dallas County and was a retired logger. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy Henry Rogers, Sr. and Dorothy Wilson Rogers and one brother, Jackie Rogers. He is survived by one daughter, Angela Douglas of Sheridan; one brother, Jimmy Wayne Rogers of...

Lisa Knickerbocker

Lisa Knickerbocker

Nov 25, 2011

Lisa Armstrong Knickerbocker of Princeton, passed away peacefully November 25, 2011 surrounded by her loving daughters. She was born July 10, 1960 in Pine Bluff, AR to her parents, Charles "Dutch" and Myrtle Lane Armstrong. She attended Bethel Church in Ico, where she lived as a child and young adult; she was a Methodist and a devout believer. Lisa was...

Gary Wayne Pennington

Gary Wayne Pennington

Nov 25, 2011

Gary "Bubba" Wayne Pennington, 54, of Holly Springs, died Friday, November 25, 2011. He was born December 8, 1956 in Dallas County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Pennington and Frances Gates Pennington; two brothers, Harvey Pennington, Jr. and Jerry Pruitt. He is survived by one son, Nathan (Christy) Pennington of Tinsman; three brothers, Joe Pennington of...

Thomas Lee Marion Lanthrip

Thomas Lee Marion Lanthrip

Nov 22, 2011

Thomas Lee Marion Lanthrip, Jr., age 70, of Thornton died Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at the V.A. Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born October 1, 1941 in Kingsland, Arkansas. He was retired E-9 Sergeant Major in the U.S. Army serving both in Korea and Vietnam. He was a Baptist, a member of the chess club and the VFW....

Benny Ronald Crawford

Benny Ronald Crawford

Nov 21, 2011

Benny Ronald Crawford, 65, of Fordyce went to be with his Lord on November 21, 2011. He and his twin brother, Tommy was born August 21, 1946 in Fordyce, the sons of Pete and Myrtle Crawford. Benny was a life-long resident of Fordyce and a self-employed contractor. He enjoyed most outdoor activities with his numerous friends. Benny served his country...

James William Gray

James William Gray

Nov 21, 2011

James William Gray, affectionately known as J.W., 78, of Conway died Monday November 21 at Covenant Care at Greenbrier. Born December 14, 1932 at Thornton, he was a son of the late Thelma Files and Paul Gammil Gray. Mr. Gray was retired from the U. S. Army, where he received the rank of Sergeant, a silver star, two bronze stars,...

Mary Bernice Barrow

Mary Bernice Barrow

Nov 20, 2011

Mary Bernice Barrow, 88, of Little Rock passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011. She was a member of St. James United Methodist Church of Little Rock. She is survived by two sisters: Vera Flower Simonson and Jessie Ruth Wilbourn; three children: Carolyn Barrow Henry and Mike Barrow of Little Rock; Ted (Debbie) Barrow of Willow Park, Texas. Grandchildren include Gena...

Harold Wayne Clayton

Harold Wayne Clayton

Nov 19, 2011

Harold Wayne Clayton, 75, of Fordyce, died Saturday November 19, 2011. Mr. Clayton was born in Holly Springs, AR, on December 4, 1935 to the late Willis & Reba Seale Clayton. He was a Truck Driver, & a Mason. Mr. Clayton honorably & faithfully served his country in the United States Navy. He is survived by his wife Stefanie Clayton...

Cathy J. Smith

Cathy J. Smith

Nov 18, 2011

Cathy J. Smith, 60, of Kingsland, died Friday November 18, 2011 at the Dallas County Medical Center. Mrs. Smith was born in Leslie, AR on November 2, 1951, to the late Archie & Rosa Mallick Connett. She was employed by the Fordyce Police Department as a Dispatcher. She is survived by her husband Dean Smith of Kingsland, AR; a son...

Jack Dempsey Garlington

Jack Dempsey Garlington

Nov 13, 2011

Jack Dempsey Garlington, 89 of Bearden, died suddenly Sunday, November 13, 2011 at his home. Retired from International Paper Company, Jack was married to Annie Virginia Mosley for 57 years. She preceded him in death a little over a year ago. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Joe Ethridge. The youngest son of the late Claudia and...

Robert Gary Beene

Robert Gary Beene

Nov 12, 2011

Robert Gary Beene, 53, of Fordyce, died Saturday November 12, 2011. He was born August 29, 1958 in Lewisville, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parenty, Huey P. Beene and Birdie Parker Berry. He is survived by one brother, Gerald L. Beene of Louisiana and two sisters, Darlene Beene and Ronda Traband both of Fordyce. There will be...

James B. Nix

James B. Nix

Nov 11, 2011

James B. Nix, 80, of Kingsland, died Friday, November 11, 2011 at his home. He was born January 22, 1931 in Sparkman, Arkansas. He was member of Kingsland Baptist Church and a retired lineman for TDS. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Wesley Nix and Jamie Rogers Nix. He is survived by his wife, Frances Nix of...

Rachel Lea Jones Wilson

Rachel Lea Jones Wilson

Nov 11, 2011

Rachel Lea Jones Wilson, 84, of Fordyce died Friday, November 11, 2011 at St. John's Place in Fordyce. She was born January 17, 1927 in Cale, Arkansas. She was a member of Zion Baptist Church and retired from Fordyce Picture Frame. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lee Jones and Nancy Trusty Jones; husband, Walter T. Wilson; brother,...

Edward Lee Brown

Edward Lee Brown

Nov 7, 2011

Edward Lee Brown, 78, of Little Rock, AR died Monday November 7, 2011 at his home. He was born in Kingsland, AR on October 6, 1933 to the late Arthur Lee & Lucy Wright Brown. Mr. Brown was a retired mechanic for Strickland Transportation & UPS. He honorably & faithfully served his country in United States Army. He is survived...

Johnnie S. Garlington

Johnnie S. Garlington

Nov 4, 2011

Johnnie S. Garlington, 78 of Fordyce, died Friday November 4, 2011. He was born May 15, 1933 in Bunn, Arkansas to the late Marion Sill and Norma Sue Keeton Garlington. He was a retired sawyer from Georgia Pacific, a Navy veteran serving during the Korean War, and a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church of Fordyce. He was also preceded...

Kenneth D. Keeton

Kenneth D. Keeton

Nov 4, 2011

Kenneth D. Keeton, 68 of Fordyce, died Friday, November 4, 2011 in Little Rock. He was born July 4, 1943 in Fordyce to the late Henry Dallas and Annie Maude Spears Keeton. He was the owner of Keeton Motor Company and at age 24, he was the youngest GM dealer in the country. He served in the National Guard where...

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