Obituaries

Obituaries for Southern Arkansas

Terry Boyette

Terry Boyette

Jul 25, 2016

Terry Lynn Boyette, 69 of Tinsman, Arkansas, was born November 27, 1946 to Pallace and Austin Boyette. He left to be with his loved ones on July 25th of 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, his first wife Shirley Boyette, and his brother Don Carpenter. He is survived by his life-long companion Linda Hays, her...

David Morris Freer

David Morris Freer

Jul 25, 2016

David Morris Freer, 53, of Fordyce died Monday, July 25, 2016 at National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs, Arkansas. David was born January 21, 1963 in Fordyce, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his father, Billy Joe Freer; and one brother, Lynn Freer. David is survived by his mother, Sue Freer of Fordyce; one daughter, Amber Freer of...

Clifton "Buddy" Marshall

Clifton "Buddy" Marshall

Jul 23, 2016

Clifton Henry "Buddy" Marshall died July 23, 2016 at the Heritage Center in Conway, Arkansas at the age of 96. He was born near Carthage, Arkansas November 16, 1919, the son of Robert Lee Marshall and Virginia Isabel McGriff and a descendant of several families who settled in Dallas, Drew and Jefferson counties from the mid-1840s to the 1880s. He...

Hattie Louneil Huff

Hattie Louneil Huff

Jul 18, 2016

Hattie Louneil Huff, 87 of Fordyce, died Monday, July 18th, 2016. She was born October 4, 1928 in Moro Bay, Arkansas to the late Jimmie and Ouita Hines. She was also preceded in death by her husband Rufus Huff, her grandson Chris Turner, her brother Harold Hines, and her sister Nina Terrell. She is survived by her son Robert Huff...

Ja Kinlee Ca Joyce Broughton

Ja Kinlee Ca Joyce Broughton

Jul 14, 2016

Ja Kinlee Ca Joyce Broughton, infant daughter of Johnny and Kimberly Broughton of Fordyce, died July 14, 2016. She is survived by her parents; grandparents Maneat Diemute of Harrell, Glenda Jackson of Fordyce, Artis Davis, Jr. of Harrell, Johnny Broughton, Sr. of Little Rock; aunt Yolonda Tidwell of Bearden; uncles Artis Davis III of Harrell, Frederick Washington of Fordyce. Graveside...

James "Jim" Russell

James "Jim" Russell

Jul 10, 2016

James "Jim" Russell, age 85 of Kingsland went home to be with the Lord on Sunday July 10, 2016. He was born March 15, 1931 in Sparkman, the son of Al and Lela Lewis Russell. He was teacher of the men's Sunday School Class and Deacon at Kingsland First Baptist Church for over 40 years. He worked as an offset...

Kay Hearne

Kay Hearne

Jul 7, 2016

Kay Hearne, 75, of Fordyce passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016. She was born September 11, 1940, at Bunn, Arkansas. Kay was the daughter of Henry & Jewell Vetter and the youngest of four children. Kay is survived by her husband, Rex, of Fordyce; son, Kyle, of Lowell, AR; son, Kipp and wife, Lisa, grandson, Grant, and granddaughter, Eliza, of...

Catherine Womble Anderson

Catherine Womble Anderson

Jun 19, 2016

Catherine Womble Anderson, 81, of Fordyce died Sunday June 19, 2016 at St. John's Place in Fordyce. Born February 16, 1935 in Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Al Needo Womble and Cora Swayze Womble. She was a member of the First Assembly of God in Fordyce. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Garland Ray Wright

Garland Ray Wright

Jun 11, 2016

Garland Ray Wright, 86, of Hampton died Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Life Touch Hospice in El Dorado. He was born July 12, 1929 in Bradley County, Arkansas. He was a retired truck driver for the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department. He is survived by his wife of forty one years, Ola Mae Wright of Hampton; two sons, Jimmy Ray...

Donnie M. Daniels

Donnie M. Daniels

Jun 6, 2016

Donnie M. Daniels, 58, of Fordyce died Monday, June 6, 2016 at Dallas County Medical Center. He was born November 13, 1957 in Fordyce, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his father, Hezzie Daulton Daniels; and step father, Bill Miller. He is survived by his mother, Erma Miller of Fordyce; one sister, Diane (Gary) Smith of Fordyce; one step...

Quintin Hamilton

Quintin Hamilton

May 30, 2016

Quintin "Mule Skinner" Hamilton, 53, of Kingsland died Monday, May 30, 2016 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born October 27, 1962 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by one brother, Raymond Keith Hamilton. He is survived by his wife, Becky Hamilton of Kingsland; father, Max Hamilton of Kingsland; mother, Sherra Sue Hamilton...

Jackie Ray Evans

Jackie Ray Evans

May 27, 2016

Jackie Ray Evans, 58, of Bearden went to be with our Lord Friday May 27, 2016. He was born January 30, 1958 at Camden. He was a member of Providence Landmark Missionary Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, James H. and Betty Evans and Pauline and Roy Belt; and a brother, James David "Jimmy" Evans. He...

Ruby L. Hamilton

Ruby L. Hamilton

May 26, 2016

Ruby L. Hamilton, 101 of Kingsland, died Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Gardner Nursing and Rehab in Star City. She was born March 11, 1915 in Sardis, TN to the late Joseph and Cordelia Orr Blankenship. She was also preceded in death by her husband Buford L. Hamilton, grandson Keith Hamilton, nine brothers, and four sisters. Ruby was a member...

Virginia L. Nutt

Virginia L. Nutt

May 24, 2016

Virginia L. Nutt, 89, of Harrison died Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Hillcrest Home in Harrison. She was born August 23, 1926 in Bearden, Arkansas. She worked at Bearden Garment Factory for over thirty years and was a member of the Bearden Missionary Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eli Quarles and Myrtle Williams Quarles; husband,...

Kenneth Leon Saeler

Kenneth Leon Saeler

May 19, 2016

Kenneth Leon Saeler, 78, of Fordyce died Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. He was born December 8, 1937 in Kingsland, Arkansas. He was a retired log trucker driver, but most of all a musician, he enjoyed playing the bass guitar. Kenneth is survived by his companion of 30 years, Ann "Eloise" King of...

Hazel Frances Bowen Smith

Hazel Frances Bowen Smith

May 12, 2016

Hazel Frances Bowen Smith, 82, of Hampton died Thursday, May 12, 2016 at Ouachita County Medical Center in Camden. She was born January 14, 1934 in Tinsman, Arkansas. Hazel worked at Calhoun County Bank for forty seven years retiring as Vice President and she was a member of First Assembly of God in Hampton. Hazel was a loving wife, daughter,...

William Henry Traband, Jr.

William Henry Traband, Jr.

May 12, 2016

William Henry "Bill" Traband, Jr. of Fordyce, AR formerly of Prospect Park, PA, died Thursday May 12, 2016 at Dallas County Medical Center in Fordyce. Born April 2, 1947, he was a son of the late William Henry "Bill" Traband, Sr. and Patsy Blong Traband. He is survived by his daughter, Jacqueline Traband of Penargyl, PA; two sons, William "Willie"...

Jean C. Williams

Jean C. Williams

May 11, 2016

Jean C. Williams, 78 of North Little Rock, died Wednesday, May 11, 2016. She was born March 21, 1938 in Lawrenceville, IL to the late Jack and Hazel Willis Snyder. She was also preceded in death by her husband Carroll Wynn Williams. She is survived by one son, James W. "Jimmy" Williams of Warren; one daughter, Carol J. Lindsey of...

Glen Davide Hopkins

Glen Davide Hopkins

May 9, 2016

Glen Davide Hopkins, 59 of Bearden went home to be with Jesus on Monday, May 9, 2016. He was born March 13, 1957 in Camden. Glen was of the Baptist faith and loved his family dearly. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and especially enjoyed spending time with his great-granddaughter, Kambria. He was preceded in death by his father,...

Lavetrice Ann Gill

Lavetrice Ann Gill

May 7, 2016

LaVetrice Ann Gill, 58, of New Edinburg died Saturday May 7, 2016 at her home. She was born July 17, 1957. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth Frey and Dorothy Thompson Frey; son, William Gerald Gill; daughter, Amanda Jade Gill; brother, Jerry Frey; nephew, Randy Frey. She is survived by her husband, James Marty Gill, Sr. of...

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