Obituaries

Obituaries for Southern Arkansas

Shannon Lewis Rogers

Shannon Lewis Rogers

Feb 15, 2019

Shannon Lewis Rogers, age 38 of Fordyce died Friday, February 15, 2019. He was born July 26, 1980 in Malvern, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his father, Barion Lewis Rogers; one brother, Kenneth Rogers; grandparents, Frances Brooks and Jack Burt. He is survived by his wife, Dollie Rogers of Fordyce, two sons, Jeffrey and Braxton Rogers of Fordyce;...

Elizabeth Joann Hall

Elizabeth Joann Hall

Feb 13, 2019

Elizabeth Joann Hall, 88 of New Edinburg died Wednesday February 13, 2019 at JRMC in Pine Bluff. Born July 2, 1930 at Kingsland, she was a daughter of the late Bevelly Barnett Knowles and Jessie Clara Franklin Knowles. She was a teacher and a member of Hebron United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband,...

Calvin Wayne Collins

Calvin Wayne Collins

Feb 12, 2019

Calvin Wayne Collins, 68, of Kingsland died Tuesday February 12, 2019 at his home. Born January 24, 1951 at Pine Bluff, he was the son of the late Calvin F. Collins and Vera Mae Golden Collins. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lynetta Gaddy and his son, Calvin Dwayne Collins. He is survived by his wife, Anita Collins...

Curtis Lee Garner

Curtis Lee Garner

Feb 11, 2019

Curtis Lee Garner, 79 of Kingsland, died Monday, February 11, 2019. He was born September 1, 1939 in Kingsland, Arkansas to the late Albert “Pat” Garner and Willie Mae Ashlock Garner. He was raised in Laytonville, California and Kingsland. Curtis was a successful businessman and owned Garner Trucking. He also loved to travel with his former wife Sandra Jacobs Garner....

Betty Jean Thompson

Betty Jean Thompson

Feb 7, 2019

Betty Jean Thompson, of Hampton was born on July 12, 1934 to the late Oscar & Viola Warren in Kilgore, Texas. Betty married the love of her life, Tommy Mitchell on January 7, 1954 in Camden, AR. Betty worked most of her life in Camden and Hampton; retiring from the Calhoun County Judge’s office in December 2016. She was a...

Charles S. Lavelock

Charles S. Lavelock

Feb 6, 2019

Charles S. Lavelock, 94, of Fordyce died Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Greenhouse Cottages in Rison, Arkansas. He was born June 23, 1924 in Peculiar, MO. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Lavelock and Viola Zimmerman Lavelock; and his wife, Una Sue Lavelock. He was a retired construction worker and a World War II Merchant Marine veteran....

Mary Francis Dunn

Mary Francis Dunn

Feb 5, 2019

Mary Francis Watts-Dunn passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at the age of 97. She was born in Drew County just outside of Monticello, Arkansas on May 29, 1921. She was one of four children born to Arthur and Verlee Watts of Monticello, Arkansas. Francis attended Monticello schools and graduated from Arkansas A&M College (now UA Monticello). During World War...

Larue Beverage Rodda

Larue Beverage Rodda

Feb 4, 2019

LaRue Beverage Rodda, 58, of West Plains, MO died Monday February 4, 2019. Born October 18, 1960 at Long Beach, CA, she was the daughter of the late Ulyess W. Beverage and Barbara Lea Emslie Beverage. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Rodda and her son, Russell Wayne Rogers. She is survived by three brothers, Don Beverage...

Velma Marie Marshall Jones

Velma Marie Marshall Jones

Feb 3, 2019

Velma Marie Marshall Jones, 89, of Carthage died Sunday, February 03, 2019 at National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born July 2, 1929 in Carthage, Arkansas. She was a member of Carthage Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Marshall and Nora Cearley Marshall; husband of 51 years, Jack Jones; three sisters,...

Dorthay Mae Gay

Dorthay Mae Gay

Feb 1, 2019

Dorthay Mae Twilla Gay, 90 of Camden formerly of Magnolia died Friday, February 1, 2019 at Ouachita Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Camden, Arkansas. She was born April 13, 1928 in Memphis, TN. She was a retired Health Care Administrator of Magnolia Manor in Magnolia, Arkansas. She and her husband, James were missionaries to Africa and ministers for many years....

Joe Gordon Reaves

Joe Gordon Reaves

Jan 31, 2019

Joe Gordon Reaves, aged 76, of Tinsman passed to his heavenly home Thursday, January 31, 2019. He was born in Tinsman on September 3, 1942, to the late Gordon and Bedie Moore Reaves. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Martha Lindsey; brothers-in-law, Jack Dempsey, Luke Avant, and Max Lindsey; and great granddaughter, Kenslee Riggs. He is...

Gisela Johanna Gray

Gisela Johanna Gray

Jan 30, 2019

Gisela Johanna Urban Gray, 88 of Fordyce, died Wednesday, January 30, 2019. She was born May 22, 1930 in Benz Eutin, Germany to the late Paul and Anne Kirchmann Urban. She was also preceded in death by her former husband Sgt. James W. Gray. She is survived by two sons, James Paul Gray and wife Elisha of Thornton, Ronald Gray...

Carolyn Ann Jarrett Warren

Carolyn Ann Jarrett Warren

Jan 29, 2019

Carolyn Ann Jarrett Warren, 76, of Elkins died Tuesday January 29, 2019. Born August 28, 1942 in Dallas County, she was a daughter of the late Luther Jarrett and Mary Jane Palmer Jarrett. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Tommy Jarrett. She was a loving wife and mother. She is survived by her husband,...

Clara Mae Carroll

Clara Mae Carroll

Jan 29, 2019

Clara Mae Carroll, 77, of Kingsland died Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at her home. She was born October 5, 1941 in Calmer, Arkansas. She was a homemaker and a member of Southside Baptist Church in Fordyce. She is preceded in death by her parents, George Hardy Carter, Sr. and Josie Olivine Johnson Carter; husband, Hugh F. Carroll; one brother, George...

Janett Marie Williams

Janett Marie Williams

Jan 26, 2019

Janett Marie Williams, 84, of Hampton, died Saturday, January 26, 2019. She was born October 14, 1934, to Louie and Arnett Ables. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Charles Hugh Williams, brother Earl Ables, and sister Charlotte Dorey. She is survived by daughters Judy Rogers of Houston, Texas, Linda (Carl) Harrell of Little Rock, sons Chuck...

Walter Lee "Sam" Harris

Walter Lee "Sam" Harris

Jan 20, 2019

Walter Lee “Sam” Harris, 89 of Rison, died Sunday, January 20, 2019. He was born December 13, 1929 in Rison, Arkansas to the late Lonnie Lee Harris and Mattie Reed Harris. He was also preceded in death by his wife Rose Kathryn Martin Harris and his daughter Nana Kay Harris Davis. He is survived by his son Danny Lee Harris...

Raymond K. Mcclellan

Raymond K. Mcclellan

Jan 20, 2019

Raymond K. McClellan, age 80, of Fordyce died Sunday, January 20, 2019 at his home. He was born April 5, 1938 in New Edinburg, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Monroe McClellan and Myrtle Gray McClellan; three brothers, Paul McClellan, Mack McClellan, and Nolan McClellan; and two sisters, Frances Bolion and Christine Williams. He is survived by...

Janie Sue Evans

Janie Sue Evans

Jan 19, 2019

Janie Sue Hayes Evans, one day short of 94 years, of Emerson, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019. She was born January 20, 1925, to Isaac Clarence and Carrie Irene Souter Hayes of Macedonia, AR. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Elton Austin Evans, and two brothers. Left to cherish her memory are four daughters: Judy...

Billy Joe Evans

Billy Joe Evans

Jan 18, 2019

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.” – 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Billy...

Jimmy James

Jimmy James

Jan 13, 2019

Jimmy James, 73 of Thornton died Sunday January 13, 2019. He was born January 8, 1946 in Camden to the late Gurtman and Jewel White James. Jimmy married Diane (Domanski) on Feb 12, 1969. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He loved the outdoors. He retired from Associated Pipeline Contractors in 2011 and was a member of the...

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