Obituaries

Obituaries for Southern Arkansas

Jo Anne Zukowski

Jo Anne Zukowski

Mar 1, 2011

Jo Anne "Jody" Zukowski, 52 of Mabelvale, went home to be with her Lord Tuesday, March 1, 2011. She was born April 24, 1958 in Camden, Arkansas to the late Bobbie Smith and Carolyn Keene. She was also preceded in death by her husband, David Zukowski, step-father, J.D. Keene, and nephew, Tony Hudson. She is survived by her fianc�, Rod...

Moudie Dunn

Moudie Dunn

Feb 26, 2011

Moudie Dunn, 91 of Fordyce, died Saturday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Dunn; her daughter, Marie Emerson, and grandson, Paul Wayne Emerson. She is survived by three grandchildren, Jackie Emerson of Louann, Arkansas, Bryan Emerson of Fordyce, and Becky Miller of Fordyce; five great grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren. Graveside services will be Monday at 2...

Jerry Dale Gilbert

Jerry Dale Gilbert

Feb 24, 2011

Jerry Dale Gilbert, 68, of Hampton, AR, died Thursday February 24, 2011. Mr. Gilbert was born in Harrell, AR, on July 22, 1942 to the late Johnnie & Gladys Cochran Gilbert. He was a retired lineman for the Ouachita Electric Company, & a Baptist. Mr. Gilbert honorably & faithfully served his country in the United States Army. He is survived...

David Lee Daniell

David Lee Daniell

Feb 17, 2011

David Lee Daniell, 63, of Holly Springs died Thursday February 17, 2011 at his home. Born July 30, 1947 in Dallas County, he was a son of Mildred Green Daniell of Ft. Worth, TX and the late Edgar Daniell. He is survived by his wife, Janie Dodson Daniell of Holly Springs; son, David Lee Daniell II and wife, Raeanne of...

Jim Gregory Wallace

Jim Gregory Wallace

Feb 14, 2011

Jim Gregory Wallace, 50 of Ramsey died Monday February 14, 2011. Born September 9, 1960 at Fordyce, he was a son of Amy Wallace of Ramsey and the late Jim Henry Wallace. He worked in construction and he attended Beech Grove Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Karen Wallace of Bearden; mother, Amy Wallace of Ramsey; daughter, Whitley...

Dorothea Key Gurnsey

Dorothea Key Gurnsey

Feb 14, 2011

Dorothea Key Gurnsey, 82, of Bearden died Monday, February 14, 2011. She was born June 13, 1928 in Holly Springs, Arkansas. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ in Bearden. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jimmie W. Key and Ruby Tilley Key and husband, Johnnie F. Gurnsey. She is survived by three...

Ronald E. Hall

Ronald E. Hall

Feb 8, 2011

Ronald Edward Hall, 57, of Kingsland, AR, went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2011. He was born in Witchita Falls, TX on July 30, 1953. He was preceded in death by both set's of Grandparents, & his dad, George Hall. He is survived by his mother, Betty Crane, his step-dad, Paul Crane, two brothers, Jeff Hall &...

Clarence Jackson Brown

Clarence Jackson Brown

Feb 8, 2011

Clarence Jackson Brown, 74, of Fordyce, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday February 8, 2011. Mr. Brown was born in Bearden, AR on January 10, 1937 to the late Lewis J. & Katie Belle Clemons Brown. Mr. Brown was a Trucking Broker Agent. He served with the Gideons for over 30 years, was a Deacon at the First...

Samuel Adair Turney

Samuel Adair Turney

Feb 6, 2011

Samuel Adair Turney, 30, of Fordyce died Sunday February 6, 2011 at his home. He was born October 14, 1980 at Stuttgart. He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Earl Turney, grandfathers, Sam Turney and William Cash. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Becky and David Cash of Fordyce; grandparents, J.W. and Ruby Adair of Fordyce,...

Charles Ray Pate

Charles Ray Pate

Feb 4, 2011

Charles Ray Pate, 67, of Leola passed from this earth Friday, February 4, 2011 at his home. He was born August 24, 1943 in Ashdown, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his father, Louis Pate, one sister, Shirley Richardson. He is survived by his wife of 37 wonderful years, Myrtle Holloway Pate of Leola. Charles and Myrtle have two...

Clark Roy Langley

Clark Roy Langley

Feb 4, 2011

Clark Roy Langley, 53, of Fordyce died Friday February 4, 2011 at Longmeadow Nursing Home in Camden. He was born July 21, 1957 in Fordyce, Arkansas. He is survived by his parents, Jack and Inez Langley of Fordyce; four brothers, Jimmy Langley of Houston, TX, Mark Langley of Kingsland, Joey Langley of Fordyce, Danny Langley of Houston, TX; four sisters,...

Inez O'Neal Word

Inez O'Neal Word

Feb 1, 2011

Inez O'Neal Word, 92 of New Edinburg died Tuesday February 1, 2011 at the Dallas County Medical Center. Mrs. Word was a member of Mt. Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin T. Word, and a daughter, Joan Starnes. Survivors include daughters, Lorraine Taylor of Fordyce and Barbara Milburn (Scott) of Monticello; grandsons, Perry...

Bobby Howard Wright

Bobby Howard Wright

Jan 29, 2011

Bobby Howard Wright, 77, of Eagle Mills died Saturday January 29, 2011 at Ouachita Nursing and Rehab Center in Camden. He was born September 2, 1933 in Eagle Mills, Arkansas. He was retired from Bearden Lumber Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, James S. and Mary Mitchell Wright; wife, Verna Dean Wright; brothers, James, Eddie, Lewis and...

Carmelia Harper Newton

Carmelia Harper Newton

Jan 22, 2011

Carmelia Harper Newton, 81, of Thornton died Saturday, January 22, 2011 at John R. Williamson Hospice House in El Dorado. She was born August 12, 1929 in Calhoun County. She was a retired beautician and a member of First United Methodist Church in Bearden. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grover Cleveland Harper and Alpha Cooper Harper; husband,...

Norma Ruth Ault

Norma Ruth Ault

Jan 18, 2011

Norma Ruth Turner Ault, 85, of Alexander died Tuesday January 18, 2011 at her home. Born October 23, 1925 at Princeton, she was a daughter of the late Sam and Nancy Cheatham Turner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Julius Ault and a son, Joey Ault. She is survived by a son, Norman Ault of Little Rock; daughter,...

Clarence Isaac Earnest

Clarence Isaac Earnest

Jan 16, 2011

Clarence Isaac Earnest, 85 of Fordyce, died Sunday, January 16, 2011. He was born September 16, 1925 in Tinsman to the late Noah and Fannie Fritz Earnest. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Earnest and two brothers. He is survived by three sons, Reggie Earnest and wife Kay of Fordyce, Felix Earnest and wife Debra of Shreveport,...

Ferrel Dean Launius

Ferrel Dean Launius

Jan 12, 2011

Ferrel Dean Launius, 78, of Bearden died Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at his home. He was born October 18, 1932 in Holly Springs, Arkansas. Ferrel served in the Army during the Korean Conflict, and was a member of Bearden First Assembly of God Church in Bearden. He was retired from Highland Industrial Park in East Camden and was also former...

Melvin Rubin Gilliam

Melvin Rubin Gilliam

Jan 8, 2011

Melvin Rubin Gilliam 70, of Leola, Arkansas went to heaven to be with his Lord on January 8, 2011. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Sharon Woods Gilliam, his youngest son Mitchell Edward Gilliam, parents Rubin and Cora Gilliam, brothers Lewis, Charles, and Bud Gilliam, sisters Louise Gilliam and Patsy Gilliam Hoyt. He is survived by his...

May Rose Marks

May Rose Marks

Jan 4, 2011

May Rose (Mitzi) Marks, 85 of Fordyce passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at St. John's Place of Arkansas, She was born January 21, 1925 in St. Louis, MO. She was married to the late William I. Marks of Fordyce on January 4, 1945. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Marks Worrell of Pine Bluff; son, William R....

Elbert W. Lisemby

Elbert W. Lisemby

Jan 4, 2011

Elbert W. Lisemby, 84 of Fordyce, died Tuesday, January 4, 2011. He was born November 16, 1926 in Kingsland to the late Wesley Andrew and Hettie Neely Lisemby. He served in the army and retired from Southwestern Bell after 38 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Bryant Lisemby; five sisters, Eunice Rogers, Marie Haynie,...

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