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Louisa Strickland

Louisa Strickland

Aug 16, 2013

Louisa ""Granny"" McDowell Strickland, 83, of Morrilton, was born June 3, 1930 in Morrilton, Arkansas to the late Carter Rosbia and Octavia Kemp Rosbia. She passed away on Friday, August 16, 2013. She leaves to cherish her memories, two sons, David (Jacqueline) McDowell, Sr. of Little Rock, Arkansas and Harold (Mavis) Strickland of Morrilton, Arkansas,three daughters, Mary (Bobby) Clemons...

Bobby Dean Anderson, Sr.

Bobby Dean Anderson, Sr.

Aug 13, 2013

Mr. Bobby Dean Anderson, Sr. began his life's journey on August 18, 1940. He was the oldest of seven siblings born to the late Dewitt Anderson and Mamie Webb Anderson. He departed this life Tuesday, August 13, 2013. He attended the Conway County Training School in Menifee, Arkansas. After school, he went on to be employed by Entergy where...

Robert Henry Oliver, Sr.

Robert Henry Oliver, Sr.

Jul 29, 2013

Robert Henry Oliver, Sr. age 73, of Menifee, Arkansas passed away Monday, July 29, 2013. He is survived by his loving wife, Johnnie Ruth Shavers Oliver of Menifee, AR, four sons, Anthony Oliver of Menifee, AR, Robert Oliver, Jr. of Conway, AR, Russell Oliver of Damascus, AR and Jimmy Oliver of Akron, OH, two daughters, Renell Foster and Sandra...

Edward Wright

Edward Wright

Jul 29, 2013

Edward Wright, age 72 of Morrilton, Arkansas passed away Monday July 29, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Velma Wright of Morrilton, Arkansas, four sons, Joseph Wright, Donald Wright, Anthony Wright all of Patterson, New Jersey and Kenneth Brewer of Little Rock, Arkansas, one daughter, Jessica Wright of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, three brothers, William Wright (Lula) of Vaden, Arkansas,...

Rev. Tyrone Hardiman

Rev. Tyrone Hardiman

Jul 4, 2013

Rev. Tyrone Hardiman departed this life on July 4, 2013. he was born December 18, 1953 to the late Titus Hardiman and Thelma Leverette Hardiman. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Bennie Hardiman, William Hardiman, Joseph Jackson and one sister, Louise Curry. Rev. Tyrone Hardiman united in Hoy Matrimony with Linda K. Donald and to this union,...

Warren Anthony Mckey, Sr.

Warren Anthony Mckey, Sr.

Jun 27, 2013

On January 30, 1942 Warren Anthony McKey was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was the third child of five born to the late Peter and Ida Mckey. Warren graduated from St. Augustine HighSchool in New Orleans, Louisiana class of 1960. He then enlisted into the military service, United States Air Force. He was honorably discharged in 1965. He...

Quenton Lamar Alexander

Quenton Lamar Alexander

Jun 16, 2013

Quenton was born on October 16, 1989 in Morrilton, Arkansas to John Taylor and Terrie Michelle Alexander. He went home to be with the Lord on June 16, 2013. Quenton's hobbies were working on cars, fishing and barbecuing. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He received several awards: Basketball Throw, Reading, Super Student for Perfect Attendance and Certificate...

Ladell Toney, Sr.

Ladell Toney, Sr.

Jun 6, 2013

The book of life opened for Ladell on March 11, 1931 in Morrilton, Arkansas. He was the son of the late Russell Toney and Lela M. Everette Toney. He departed this life on Tuesday, June 6, 2013 at 11:05 A.M. at the Northwest Health Care Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. He professed a hope in Christ at an early age...

Rodney Cardell Cummings

Rodney Cardell Cummings

Jun 3, 2013

Rodney Cardell Cummings was born on May 18, 1977 in Conway, Arkansas to the late Billy Wayne Cummings and Joyce Ann (Williams) Cummings. Rodney professed a hope in Christ at an early age under Rev. Floyd Morris. He wasa member of Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Byron Jackson. Rodney was a 1995 graduate of...

Journey Kannon Wilhite

Journey Kannon Wilhite

Apr 27, 2013

Journey Kannon Wilhite "" You tiptoed into our world and only a moment did you stay. Oh, but what an imprint your little footsteps have made... No Longer in our life to share, but in our Hearts you'll always be..."" - In Loving Memory - April 27, 2013 - April 27, 2013 Officiating - Rev. B. L. Williams Interment:...

Margaret Louise Payne Thomas

Margaret Louise Payne Thomas

Apr 5, 2013

Margaret Louise Payne Thomas, 64 of Monticello, Arkansas, formerly of Morrilton, Arkansas passed away Friday, April 5, 2013. Born November 25, 1948 in Waldo, Arkansas, she was the daughter of James Payne and the late Marine Payne. She was the owner of Margaret's Hair Academy in Russellville and Monticello. Her survivors include her father, James Payne of Las Vegas,...

Bobby Ray Harris

Bobby Ray Harris

Mar 30, 2013

Bobby Ray Harris age 61 of Morrilton, Arkansas passed away Saturday, March 30,2013. He is survived by his mother Alice McCoy of Plumerville, Arkansas, two brothers, Joe Lynn Harris and Willie Harris both of Little Rock, Arkansas and seven sisters, Gwendolyn Harris of Morrilton, Arkansas, Gloria Burnside of Little Rock, Arkansas, Diana Harris, Ozzie Harris, Ouzie Harris, Caralee Harris...

John Edward Wright

John Edward Wright

Mar 14, 2013

John Edward Wright, 41 of Morrilton, passed away, Thursday, March 14, 2013. Born November 29, 1971, in Rockford, Illinois, he was the son of Edward Wright and Carolyn Wright. He fulfilled his early childhood and elementary education in his hometown, Rockford, Illinois via the Rockford Public School System. His secondary educational journey resumed in Morrilton, Arkansas through the South...

Roman Reed, Sr.

Roman Reed, Sr.

Feb 23, 2013

Roman Reed, Sr., age 78 of Springfield, Arkansas passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by his wife Alice Reed of Springfield, AR, one son, Roman Reed, Jr. of Springfield, AR, three daughters, Vanessa Reed Hood, of Menifee, AR, Tonja Reed Cooper of Carrollton, TX and Marilyn Thomas...

Beverly Rayna Henson

Beverly Rayna Henson

Feb 23, 2013

Beverly Rayna Henson, age 49 of Cleveland, Arkansas passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013. She is survived by her mother, Ora Lee Henson of Cleveland, AR, three brothers, Willie Moore of Russellville, AR, William Edward Henson, Jr. of Kansas City, MO and Glenn Henson of Cleveland, AR, two sisters, Anita Stewart and Kimberly Patton both of Conway, AR. Funeral...

Ida Elizabeth Mckey

Ida Elizabeth Mckey

Feb 4, 2013

On January 5, 1916, Ida Elizabeth was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to Jeanne and Lawrence Gabriel. After her father's death, at a very young age, her mother married Nathaniel Ricketts who became her adoptive father. She attended school in the Gentilly Community and upon completion of the eight grade, she attended the Straight's Business School of New Orleans...

Fervet Langston Surratt

Fervet Langston Surratt

Jan 24, 2013

Fervet Langston Surratt was born June 15, 1943 in Plumerville, Arkansas to Bedellar Davis Surratt and Lonnie A. Surratt. His parents, two brothers, L. A. and Henry Clay, one sister, Marion Moore and one son, Fred preceded him in death.Fervet received his earlychildhoodeducation by attending Plumerville Elementary and later on he went to Conway County Training School in Menifee,...

Chester Lee Byers

Chester Lee Byers

Jan 24, 2013

Chester LeeByers was born May 12, 1934 inCleveland, Arkansasto the late George Freeman Byers and Zellar Mae Byers. He made his transition to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at his residence. Striving to make a better life for his family, he moved them to Kansas City, MO. He was employed at Northeast Dog and Cat...

Gertrude Robinson

Gertrude Robinson

Dec 6, 2012

Gertrude Robinson, age 78 of Menifee, Arkansas passed away Thursday, December 6, 2012. She is survived by three sons; James Robinson of Menifee, AR, Thomas Robinson, Jr. of Conway, AR and Victor Robinson of Little Rock, AR, two daughters, Jean Robinson of Conway, AR and LaDoris Robinson of Menifee, AR, 19 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Funeral service for Mrs....

Charles Edward Donald, Sr.

Charles Edward Donald, Sr.

Nov 24, 2012

Charles Edward Donald, Sr., age 71 of Morrilton, Arkansas passed away Saturday November 24, 2012. He was a United States Army veteran. He is survived by his loving wife, Luella Donald of Morrilton, four daughters; Linda (Tyrone) Hardiman of Plumerville, Arkansas, Brenda Donald, Deborah Donald and Erica Donaldallof Morrilton, three sonsCalvin Donald and Charles Donald, Jr. bothof Conway, Arkansas...

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