Mary Lynn Helberg
Feb 11, 2014
Mary Lynn McAteer Helberg, of Thornton, Arkansas, born July 27, 1945, passing away February 11, 2014. She was welcomed into heaven by her parents: Lloyd McAteer, Gerald & Leona Simms, and her precious "Papa" Marian Trucks. She is survived by her husband of 51 years Carl Helberg, her daughters: Tina Pennington (Stephen) of Bryant, Arkansas, and Marsha Waddill (Brian) of...
Betty Jo Holt
Feb 9, 2014
The final school bell rang and Betty Jo Holt joined her Lord and Savior on the Sabbath Day, February 9, 2014. Born in Altheimer, AR on January 8, 1925, she was an incredible 89 years old. She was a professional educator who earned her Bachelor of Science in Math at Arkansas State Teachers College, now UCA, and received her Masters...
Hazel Key Williams
Feb 8, 2014
Hazel Key Williams, 96, of Fordyce died Saturday February 8, 2014 at the Greenhouse Cottages of Southern Hills in Rison. Born October 18, 1917 in Dallas County, she was the daughter of the late Richard Key Jacobs and Laura Stone Jacobs. She was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Joyce Calligaro;...
Lora Lorene Maxine Mcmanus
Feb 5, 2014
Lora Lorene Maxine McManus was born August 23, 1941. She went home to be with the Lord our Savior February 5, 2014 at age 72. Maxine was such a fun loving spirited person. If you knew her, you loved her. She was Assembly of God Denomination. Maxine was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Gerdie Baker; son, Donald...
Charles B. Newton
Feb 4, 2014
Charles B. Newton, 82, of Hampton died Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at John R. Williamson Hospice House in El Dorado. He was born June 28, 1931 in Camden, Arkansas. He was a retired school teacher and a Navy veteran serving in Korea. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bernard Augustus "Pete" Newton and Gladys Mattie Henderson Newton; wife,...
Karen Sue Renfroe
Jan 30, 2014
Karen Sue Renfroe, 64, of Hampton, died Thursday, January 30, 2014 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born March 24, 1949 in Nowata, OK. She was a Southern Baptist and a retired legal secretary. She is survived by her mother, Irene Renfroe of Pawhuska, OK; one daughter and son-in-law, Mindy and Patrick Temple of Hampton; one brother,...
Raymond Castleberry
Jan 28, 2014
Raymond Castleberry, 79, of Bearden died Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock. He was born November 12, 1934 in Bearden, Arkansas. He was a retired truck driver for the Dallas County Road Department and he attended Holly Springs Baptist Church in Holly Springs. He is preceded in death by his parents, Odom Castleberry and Bonnie...
Betty Hardman
Jan 27, 2014
Betty Vaughan Hardman, 83, of Thornton died Monday January 27, 2014 at Valley Ranch Nursing and Rehab in Little Rock. Born September 10, 1930 at Bearden, she was a daughter of the late George D. Vaughan and Lottie Vaughan Gray. She was a retired X-Ray technician from the Dallas County Hospital and a member of the First United Methodist Church...
Lloyd Parnell Davis
Jan 25, 2014
Lloyd Parnell Davis, 66 of Fordyce, died Saturday, January 25, 2014. He was born November 12, 1947 in Fordyce, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his father Harry Parnell. Lloyd is survived by his mother Tressie Jo Lavelock of Fordyce; step-father Charles Lavelock of Fordyce; two brothers James Lavelock and wife Erica and Forrest Lavelock both of Fordyce; two...
Lola Elese Smith
Jan 24, 2014
Lola Elese Smith, 88, of Harrell died Friday, January 24, 2014 at Oak Ridge Nursing Home in El Dorado. She was born June 6, 1925 in Bradley County, Arkansas. She was a member of Canaan Baptist Church in Harrell and had owned and operated Smith's Grocery store in Harrell for many years. She is preceded in death by her parents,...
Virginia Ruth Meeks
Jan 23, 2014
Virginia Ruth Beasley Meeks, 90, of Sparkman died Thursday, January 23, 2014 at Twin Rivers Nursing and Rehab in Arkadelphia. She was born December 13, 1923 in Tinsman, Arkansas. She was a retired LPN and a member of First Baptist Church in Sparkman. She is preceded in death by her parents, Noah Beasley and Kate Hopper Beasley; son, Fred Meeks;...
Walter T. "Pete" Bowman
Jan 23, 2014
Walter T. "Pete" Bowman, 92, of Bearden died Thursday, January 23, 2014 at Ouachita County Medical Center in Camden. He was born May 7, 1921 in Bearden, Arkansas. He was a retired telegraph operator for the Cotton Belt railroad. He was also a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church in Bearden. He is preceded in death by his parents,...
A. J. "John" Kordsmeier
Jan 23, 2014
A. J. "John" Kordsmeier, 74, of Hampton died Thursday, January 23, 2014 at Ouachita Nursing and Rehab in Camden, Arkansas. He was born October 28, 1939 in Morrilton, Arkansas. He was a retired purchasing agent for Highland Industrial Park in East Camden and he was a member of the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Fordyce. He is preceded in death...
Hilda Elizabeth Carter
Jan 22, 2014
Hilda Elizabeth Carter, 94 of Harrell, Arkansas died Wednesday. She was born April 14, 1919 in Mathiston, Mississippi to the late William and Mary Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband Alvin "Pete" Carter, five brothers, and two sisters. She is survived by two daughters, Ophelia Carter of North Little Rock, Arkansas and Viola Christmas and husband...
Bobby Dean Gray
Jan 20, 2014
Bobby Dean Gray, 62, of Fordyce died Monday, January 20, 2014 at Dallas County Medical Center in Fordyce. He was born July 30, 1951 in Star City, Arkansas. He was a retired roofer and an Army Vietnam veteran. He is preceded in death by his father, Bradford Dean Gray; son, Zane Gray; and two grandchildren, Tabitha Gray and Zane Gray...
Reba Jessie Rhoads
Jan 19, 2014
Reba Jessie Johnson Rhoads, 98, of Kingsland, Arkansas, died January 19, 2014, at St. Vincent Hospice. She was born February 23, 1915, to the late Clifton and Nettie Johnson. Reba was a member of Kingsland United Methodist Church. She was a retired office manager for Martin Brothers Gas Company and former treasurer of the Kingsland Cemetery Association. She enjoyed traveling...
Lucas "Luke" Hyde
Jan 9, 2014
Lucas "Luke" Hyde, 28, of El Dorado died Thursday, January 9, 2014 at his home. He was born October 20, 1985 in El Dorado, Arkansas. He previously worked as a manager for Starbucks in Midland, TX and he was a member of Lake Hamilton Baptist Church in Hot Springs. He is preceded in death by grandparents, Billy Gorman, and Raymond...
Frankie Iona Harris
Jan 7, 2014
Frankie Iona Gurnsey Harris, 80, of Sparkman died Tuesday January 7, 2014 at Ouachita County Medical Center in Camden. Born February 18, 1933 at Sheridan, she was a daughter of the late Albert Franklin Gurnsey and Helen Eugenia House Gurnsey. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Charlotte Bradley Wagnon, and Marianne Rogers; two grandchildren, Raymond Walters, Jr. and...
Hershel Eugene Calaway
Jan 2, 2014
Hershel Eugene Calaway, 82, of Camden died Thursday, January 2, 2014 at Cornerstone Healthcare in Jacksonville. He was born December 11, 1931 in Tinsman, Arkansas. He was an army veteran and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Camden. He is preceded in death by his parents, William Newton Calaway and Jewell Splawn Calaway; wife of 36 years, Mary Jo...
Ray Buford Doherty
Dec 30, 2013
Ray Buford Doherty, 82, of Thornton died Monday, December 30, 2013 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. He was born February 10, 1931 in Bearden, Arkansas. He was a retired millwright and an army veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert D. Doherty and Louella Tollison Doherty; five brothers and three sisters; great grandchild, Hailey...
