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Ralph Howard Tucker
Dec 13, 2011
Ralph Howard Tucker, 73, of Kingsland died Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at his home. He was born November 9, 1938 in El Dorado, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, P.H. Tucker and Loraine Haire Tucker. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, a retired barber and was currently a salesman for KBJT radio in Fordyce. He is...
Mary Janet House
Dec 7, 2011
Mrs. Mary Janet House, 77, of Sparkman died Wednesday, December 07, 2011 at the VA Hospital in Little Rock. She was born June 6, 1934 in Powellton, WV. She was a retired Registered Nurse and an Army veteran. She was preceded in death by her parents, Comfort Burgess Hardin and Mary Elizabeth Hardin; son Daniel Edward House; brother, Bill Hardin...
Chester Garlington
Dec 6, 2011
Garlin Chester Garlington, 90, of Bleeker died Tuesday, December 06, 2011 at his home. He was born September 5, 1921 in Bleeker, Arkansas. He was a retired carpenter, a member and deacon of New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Spencer Garlington and Emma Fennison Garlington; wife, Audrey Virginia Wilson Garlington; three brothers...
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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