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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...

Wilson Swinton

Wilson Swinton

Nov 22, 2012

Wilson Swinton departed this life on November 22, 2012 at St. Vincent Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born in Blackwell, Arkansas on June 3, 1932. He attended school until the 12th grade then went to work in Dardanelle, Arkansas where he worked as a chicken processor and later worked at IC Corporation until he retired. His...

Charlie Stricklen

Charlie Stricklen

Nov 4, 2012

Tech 5 Charlie Stricklen was born April 27, 1921 to the late Carline (Thornton) Stricklen and Samuel Stricklen in Morrilton, Arkansas. He confessed a hope in Christ at an early age, at St. Paul AME Church in Morrilton. He later joined Greater Union Hill Baptist Church in 196, where he served as an usher. He served in WWII from...

Ludy Harris Neal

Ludy Harris Neal

Oct 27, 2012

Ludy Harris Neal, age 96, of Lenexa, Kansas (formerly of Winnsboro, LA) passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012. She was born March 14, 1916 in Winnsboro to the late Willie and Hannah Harris. She was the second oldest of seven children. She was educated in the Franklin Parish School System. She received her Bachelor Of Science Degree from Grambling...

John Robert Hayes, Sr.

John Robert Hayes, Sr.

Oct 26, 2012

Deacon John Robert Hayes, Sr., the son of the late Effie Jean Brown-Hayes and Clayborn Hayes (aka Jab Hayes) was born on August 26, 1930 in Plumerville, AR. He was the youngest child of four children. As a young man, John Hayes met and married Betty Jewel Sandidge,who preceded him in death. From that marriage, eight children were born....

Mayotis Duncan Chambers

Mayotis Duncan Chambers

Sep 28, 2012

Mayotis Duncan Chambers, 57, of Morrilton, Arkansas went home to be with the Lord, Friday, September 28, 2012. Mayotis was born to Betty L. Willilams Duncan and the late Otis B. Duncan in Springfield, Arkansas. She was employed at Bosch. She is survived by one son Marcus Spurlock, Sr.(Jamie), two stepdaughters, Erica Black and Sherriell Spurlock, her mother, Betty...

Zelmo Sampson Jesse

Zelmo Sampson Jesse

Sep 1, 2012

Zelmo Sampson Jessewas born on September 13, 1923 to Mr. & Mrs. Sampson Jesse. He professed a hope in Christ in 1937 and joined the Paynes Chapel A.M.E. Church. He remained there until it was no longer a church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sampson and Kanzetta Byrd Jesse, along with two sisters, Flossia Elizabeth Perry...

Hivlies C. Williams Ingram

Hivlies C. Williams Ingram

Aug 20, 2012

Hivlies C. WilliamsIngram was born May 17,1951 in Plumerville, Arkansas to the late Willlie S. Williams and Ida Lou Williams. She entered into a peaceful and eternal reward on August 20, 2012. She joined Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. She later joined Jehovah Jireh Church in Menifee, Arkansas. Hivlies was a faithful and dedicated member...

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