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Obituaries

Doug Rucker

Doug Rucker

Jul 16, 2019

Douglas R. Rucker, Sr., age 78, of Arkadelphia died July 16, 2019.  Doug was born June 23, 1941 in Dallas, TX.  He was the son of Dr. T.K. and Wilibel Rucker.  He was a 1959 graduate of Forrest City High School and a 1965 graduate of Baylor University.

He is survived by his wife...

Betty Taylor

Betty Taylor

Jul 7, 2019

Betty Jo Gentle Taylor, age 82, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Village Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hot Springs.  She was born August 22, 1936 in Clark County, the daughter of the late William Wesley and Evia Jewel Barrong Gentle.  Betty worked for Levi Strauss as a seamstress and for...

Johnny William Horton

Johnny William Horton

Jul 6, 2019

Johnny William Horton, age 71, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Arkansas Hospice at CHI St. Vincent in Hot Springs.  He was born on September 11, 1947 in Gurdon, the son of the late Joe P and Mary Ellen King Horton.  Johnny was a graduate of Gurdon High School.  he was a...

Don Wymon Phillips

Don Wymon Phillips

Jul 3, 2019

Don Wymon Phillips, age 83, of Cordova, TN, formerly of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Methodist Hospice in Memphis, TN.  He was born July 2, 1936 in Malvern, the son of the late David William and Coy Ellen Jones Phillips.  Don was a 1954 graduate of Carthage High School and a 1958 graduate...

Lori Elaine Phelps

Lori Elaine Phelps

Jul 2, 2019

Lori Elaine Phelps, age 59, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Arkansas Hospice at CHI St Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs.  She was born September 4, 1959 in Grand Prairie, TX, the daughter of Jesse Edward and Nita Gaither Wood.  Lori managed Andy's for 28 years and at Sub-Way for 13 years.  She...

Cheryl Lynne Phelps

Cheryl Lynne Phelps

Jun 30, 2019

Cheryl Lynne Phelps, age 57, of Shreveport, passed from this life on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at her home.  She was born September 15, 1961 in San Antonio, TX, the daughter of the late Frank and Katherine Bolinger Phelps.  Cheryl was retired from KPMG as a property tax consultant.  She was preceded in death by her parents, and one...

Frank Mclemore

Frank Mclemore

Jun 28, 2019

Frank Marion McLemore, age 74 of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Arkansas Hospice at CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs.  He was born on August 31, 1944 in Newport, TN, the son of the late Frank Marion and Nannie Lou Coward McLemore, Sr.  Frank received a Masters degree in business administration from...

James Edward Devault

James Edward Devault

Jun 28, 2019

James Edward DeVault, age 79, of Gurdon, passed from this life on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Baptist Medical Center in Arkadelphia.  He was born December 19, 1939 in Prescott, the son of the late Otis Edward and Florine Crayne DeVault.  James was a member of Center Point Baptist Church.  He enjoyed gardening and sewing in his free time. ...

Christopher Joseph Fronte

Christopher Joseph Fronte

Jun 24, 2019

Christopher Joseph Fronte, age 50, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Monday, June 24, 2019 at Baptist Medical Center in Arkadelphia.  He was born September 17, 1968 in Burbank, CA, the son of the late Jack and Brenda Sue Peck Fronte.  Chris was a graduate of Sparkman High School.  He was formerly employed at GP in Gurdon.  Chris...

Jackie Ann Toney

Jackie Ann Toney

Jun 19, 2019

Jackie Ann Toney, age 86, of Arkadelphia, formerly of El Dorado, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Courtyard gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center in Arkadelphia.  She was born April 1, 1933 in Dexter, MO, the daughter of the late James McClain and Pearl Johnson Toney.  Jackie was a 1950 graduate of Kingsland High School.  She...

Bobby Verlin Fowler

Bobby Verlin Fowler

Jun 16, 2019

Bobby Verlin Fowler, age 87, of Friendship, passed from this life on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Encore Healthcare Center in Malvern.  He was born July 13, 1931 in Friendship, the son of the late Lloyd V. and Neoma E. Pringle Fowler.  Bobby was retired from Union Pacific Railroad.  He was a member of Park...

Carolyn Dianne Ashley

Carolyn Dianne Ashley

Jun 14, 2019

Carolyn Dianne Ashley, age 67, of Hot Springs , formerly of Bismarck , passed from this life on friday, June 14, 2019 at CHI St Vincent's Medical Center in Hot Springs .  She was born February 13, 1952 in Arkadelphia, the daughter of the late John H. and Emma Almond Orr.  Carolyn was a graduate...

Alex Ross

Alex Ross

Jun 14, 2019

Alex Ross, age 79, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Friday, June 14, 2019 at his home.  He was born May 3, 1940 in Coal Hill , AR , the son of the late Alva Franklin and Shelley Parum Ross.  Alex was a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War.  He was a...

Vera Earline Clark

Vera Earline Clark

Jun 14, 2019

Vera Earline Clark, age 70, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Friday, June 14, 2019 at Baptist Medical Center in Arkadelphia.  She was born April 3, 1949 in Hemphill , TX , the daughter of the late Robert Earl and Vera Lucille Rice Cunningham.  Earline was of the Pentecostal faith.  She was a homemaker...

Kaysi Lodean Fite

Kaysi Lodean Fite

Jun 7, 2019

Kaysi LoDean Fite, infant daughter of Vanessa Kay Fite of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Friday, June 7, 2019 at Baptist Medical Center in Arkadelphia.

Kaysi is survived by her mother Vanessa, her grandparents Marvin and Debbie Fite, her aunt LoDean (Matt) McCleanhan  and her uncle Freddie (Andrea)...

Billy Dan Henson

Billy Dan Henson

Jun 7, 2019

Billy Dan Henson, age 78, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Friday, June 7, 2019 at his home.

He was born June 8, 1941 in Wills Point , TX , the son of the late William and Ruby Lee Coats Henson.  Bill was a retired manager from the...

Ruth Ann Nix

Ruth Ann Nix

Jun 6, 2019

Ruth Ann Nix, age 86, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Twin Rivers Health and Rehabilitation Center in Arkadelphia.  She was born June 7, 1932 in Clark County , the daughter of the late Jewel and Eula Dell Tucker Cagle.  Ruth was a member of Park Hill Baptist Church...

James Samuel Bailey

James Samuel Bailey

Jun 3, 2019

James Samuel Bailey, age 42, of Sparkman passed from this life on Monday, June 3, 2019 at Baptist Medical Center in Arkadelphia. He as born September 12, 1976 in Chesterfield, Missouri the son of Wayne Wingfield and Donna Ayers Bailey. Sam was employed at Gaston Lumber Company in Sparkman. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in...

Robert Wayne Brantley

Robert Wayne Brantley

May 29, 2019

Robert Wayne Brantley, age 78, of Dalark, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Courtyard Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center in Arkadelphia.  He was born July 4, 1940 in Dallas County , TX , the son of the late Oscar Willis and Flora Mae Erwin Brantley.  Robert was a United States Army...

Bobby Wayne Ransom

Bobby Wayne Ransom

May 28, 2019

Robert Wayne "Bobby" Ransom, age 46, of Bonnerdale, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 near Bonnerdale.  He was born March 23, 1973 in Aurora , CO , the son of J.D. and Patsy Myers Ransom.  Bobby was a 1989 graduate of Amity High School and a self employed welder.  He enjoyed hunting...