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Catherine Lexine Holley

Catherine Lexine Holley

Apr 2, 2020

Catherine Lexine Holley, age 90, of Morrilton,Arkansas passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020.

She was an Eastern Star and a member of the Usher Board Union.

She is survived by her daughters, Lacretia Thompson Hervey of Morrilton, Deborah Ann (Holley) Gines (Perry) of Kansas City, Missouri, LaVera Denise (Holley) Brown (Robert) of Kansas City, Kansas...

John Allen Knox

John Allen Knox

Mar 23, 2020

John Allen Knox, age 70, of Morrilton, Arkansas passed on Monday, March 23, 2020.

He was born August 10, 1949 to Eloise Kindle and LaVelle Knox of Morrilton, Arkansas.

He was a lifetime member of Trinity CME Church of Morrilton, Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

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Sherman Gaylloyd Black

Sherman Gaylloyd Black

Mar 17, 2020

Sherman Gaylloyd Black ""Wolfe"", age 61, of Plumerville, Arkansas received his heavenly wings onTuesday, March 17, 2020.

He was a veteran of the United States Army

Born April 8, 1958 in Morrilton, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Herman Lee ""Will"" Black and Venora ""Ma Puddin"" Black.

He is survived by...

Ella Mae Burgess

Ella Mae Burgess

Mar 9, 2020

Mrs. Ella Mae Burgess, age 99, of Morrilton, Arkansas died on Monday, March 9, 2020.

Born on May 28, 1920 in Center Ridge, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late John Henry and Clarentine Sullivan Fleming.

She retired from the Conway County School System in 1985.

Mrs. Burgess is survived by her...

Opha Jean Wert

Opha Jean Wert

Mar 7, 2020

Opha Jean Jackson Wert, age 88, of Menifee, Arkansas passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020.

Born October 23, 1931 in Menifee, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Elmo Jackson and Colodius Seaton Jackson.

She is survived by one son, Roy L. Wert (Pat) of Menifee, Arkansas, three daughters, Marcia J. Calvin (Lloyd) of...

Willie Lennon, Sr.

Willie Lennon, Sr.

Feb 16, 2020

Willie Lennon, Sr., age 83, of Morrilton, Arkansas passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020.

Born January 10, 1937 in Sumter, South Carolina, he was the son of C. Lennon and Hester Robinson Lennon.

He is survived by his two sons, Willie Lennon, Jr., Richard Allen Lennon (Patricia), daughter, Hester Lennon all of New Haven, Connecticut,...

Freddie Lloyd Donald

Freddie Lloyd Donald

Feb 14, 2020

Freddie Lloyd Donald, age 72, of Menifee, Arkansas passed away Friday, February 14, 2020.

Born August 29, 1947 in Springfield, Arkansas he was the son of Lorine Donald and the late Freddie L. Donald.

He was a veteran of the United States Army.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Donald of Menifee,...

Beverly Ann Brown

Beverly Ann Brown

Jan 29, 2020

Beverly Ann Brown, age 55, of Morrilton, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020.

Born October 4, 1964 in Morrilton, Arkansas, she was the daughter of late Audrey Brown, Sr. and Virlean Trezvant Brown.

She is survived by three sisters, Bonnie Brown of Morrilton, Arkansas, Bertha Garland of Richmond, Virginia and Barbara Harris of Fayetteville,...

Kerry Lynn Hood

Kerry Lynn Hood

Jan 26, 2020

Kerry Lynn Hood, age 56, of Bigelow, Arkansas passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020.

Born August 22, 1963 in Morrilton, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Aaron Hood and Blanche Jenkins Hood.

He is survived by his daughter, Cecilia McCray of Conway, Arkansas, four brothers, Larry Hood of San Clemente, California, Kenneth (Diane)...

Teresa Diane Ausler Brooks

Teresa Diane Ausler Brooks

Jan 24, 2020

Teresa Diane Ausler Brooks, age 60, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away Friday, January 24, 2020.

She is survived by her husband, Donald Ray Brooks of Little Rock, Arkansas, four brothers, Bill Ausler, David Ausler, Naroshay Ausler (Priscilla) and Philemon Ausler (Thurlene) all of Denver, Colorado, five sisters, Mary Williams (John) of Kansas City, Kansas, Helen Howard...

Carol Evelyn Glover

Carol Evelyn Glover

Jan 24, 2020

Carol Evelyn Lynch Glover, age 71, of Blackwell, Arkansas passed away Friday, January 24, 2020.

She is survived by her husband, Horis Glover of Blackwell, Arkansas, three sons, Stacey Lamar of Columbus, Georgia, Alan Wayne (Ann) of Ft. Smith, Arkansas and Carl of Augusta, Arkansas, one sister, one brother and eight grandchildren.

Funeral service for...

Delois Black

Delois Black

Jan 19, 2020

Delois Black, age 57 of Morrilton, Arkansas passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020. Born September 28, 1962 in Little Rock, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Willie Clay Walls and the late Ruby Lee Coleman Randolph.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Black of Morrilton, father, Willie Clay Walls of Menifee, Arkansas, one son Robert Santel...

Roger L. Girtman, Sr

Roger L. Girtman, Sr

Dec 28, 2019

It is with great sadness we announce, on December 28, 2019, Roger L. Girtman Sr. passed away at Select Specialty Hospital in Fort Smith Arkansas at the age of 74.

Roger Girtman Sr. was an Army veteran who received a purple heart from his tour in Vietnam. He also retired from ConAgra Foods.

Roger Sr....

Fred Simmons, Jr.

Fred Simmons, Jr.

Dec 24, 2019

Fred Simmons, Jr., age 68 of Conway, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019.

He is survived by one son, Gary Simmons of Little Rock, Arkansas, one sister, Anna Gray of Decatur, Georgia, one granddaughter, Candace Simmons of Arlington, Texas and one great-granddaughter, Briyah Williams.

Funeral service for Mr. Simmons will be Thursday, January 2,...

John Lee Payne

John Lee Payne

Dec 21, 2019

John Lee Payne, age 73, of Morrilton, Arkansas passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019.

He was a deacon at Greater Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church. He was a licensed funeral director working with Wilson & Jarrett Funeral Home for over 30 years. He also served as an alderman Position 1-Ward 3 on the Morrilton City Council from...

Cumire Embry

Cumire Embry

Dec 5, 2019

Cumire Embry, age 101, of Morrilton, Arkansas passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019.

Born December 28, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Edward Thompson and Phyllis Templeton Thompson.

She is survived by two sons, David Embry (Sharon) of Petersburg, Virginia and Henry Embry, Jr. (Helen) of San Antonio, Texas, two daughters, Betty Jones...

Cleves Ester Gray, Sr

Cleves Ester Gray, Sr

Dec 3, 2019

Cleves (T-Boy) Ester Gray, Sr.,age 91, of Houston, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019.

Born July 24, 1928 in Bigelow, Arkansas, he was the son of the late McKinney Gray and Sadie Flora Davie Gray.

He was a veteran of the United States Army.

He is survived by five sons, William ""Earl""...

Cleophus Davis

Cleophus Davis

Sep 15, 2019

Cleophus Davis, age 80, of St. Charles, Missouri, formerly of the Hickory Hill Community, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019.

Born February 19, 1939 in Morrilton, Arkansas, he was the son of Garland and Harriet Davis.

He was preceded in death by his wife JoAnn Davis and daughter, Regina Ann Davis-Brown

He is...

Asleen Brigance

Asleen Brigance

Jul 17, 2019

Asleen Brigance age 90, of Conway, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019.

Born September 26, 1928 in Center Ridge, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Percy and Texanna Hammond.

She is survived by her three sons, Wilbert Brigance Jr. (Wanda) and Herschel Brigance both of Conway, Arkansas, Earnest Brigance (Lorraine) of Gurdon,...

Joseph Edward Dennis Sr.

Joseph Edward Dennis Sr.

Jul 6, 2019

Joseph Edward Dennis, Sr., age 78 of Morrilton, Arkansas passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019.

Born November 19, 1940 in Morrilton, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Earl Dennis and Cortee Parker.

He is survived by his sons, Sheldon of Ft. Worth, Texas, Joseph Jr. (Donna) of Katy, Texas, daughters, Lisa Smart (Triest)...

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