Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Linda Carson Johnson, 76, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 10 at the East Cobb Center for Nursing and Healing in Marietta, Georgia. Linda Noe was born February 4, 1947 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Nat and Madeline Carson. Linda grew up in Little Rock and graduated from Central High School in 1965. She then pursued a degree in Elementary Education at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. After graduating from college, Linda was a teacher for 12 years in Little Rock, Dallas and Jackson, Mississippi. Following her teaching years, Linda served as a Human Resources professional in many roles in Little Rock, Houston and Los Angeles until retirement in 2010. More recently, she...

Kathryn Lois Ingram, also known as Gawk, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2024, at the age of 93 in Lewisville, Texas. She was born on October 16, 1930, at the Fort Bragg Military Base in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to Carl and Lucy (Moore) Funk. Being always a member of a military family, Kathryn lived a vibrant and adventurous life, residing in various locations including North Carolina, Virginia, Hawaii, Okinawa, Europe, California, Arizona, Arkansas, and finally in Texas. Throughout her life, she embodied qualities of love, spirituality, care, and selflessness. Kathryn was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, always putting her family first. Kathryn is survived by her...

Kenneth Wayne Poindexter of Van, TX (formerly of Marshall) passed away on December 14, 2023. Mr. Poindexter was born on July 31, 1937 in Gladewater, TX to Chester and Mildred Holt Poindexter. His father worked for Atlantic Oil Company during the Great Depression. In 1948, the family moved back to South Arkansas. He graduated in 1955 from Stephens High School in Stephens, AR. He began his career as a reporter and later as managing editor of a weekly newspaper in Camden, Arkansas. He then moved to the daily Camden News as an account executive and later as advertising manager. He also worked for the Arkansas Democrat, Pine Bluff Commercial and Fordyce News Advocate. In 1967, he transferred from...

John Wesley Roberts, Jr., 80, of West Memphis, AR, passed away on December 6, 2023 after a long battle with fronto-temporal dementia. John was born on September 29, 1943 to John W. Roberts and Juanita Foddrell Roberts in Springfield, MO. He graduated from El Dorado High School in 1961, where he made lasting friendships that he cherished throughout his life. He attended the University of Arkansas and was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. He then enlisted in the Navy and was stationed at Guantanamo Bay during the Vietnam War where he worked as a helicopter mechanic. After being honorably discharged from the Navy, John moved to Millington, TN where he worked alongside his father at Curtis...

Margaret was born August 23, 1942, to Augusta (Leding) and Lawrence Rogers in Beaumont, TX. After a very brief marriage, her parents divorced. Her mother then married James O. Fitts who adopted Margaret and was the only father she really knew. Her mother was a Registered Nurse. Mr. Fitts was active-duty Army for 30 years rising to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer. Margaret's parents were hard-working, patriotic, practical people with a strong faith. They transmitted these values to their oldest daughter Margaret. As an army "brat" Margaret lived in Alaska, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Arkansas, France, Germany, Alabama, and California (twice). She married Jerry Wright in 1962. They had one...

Surrounded with love, William "Bill" Younts, fondly known to his grandchildren and many others as "Papa", passed away November 4, 2023, at the age of 87 in Dallas, Texas. He was born November 11, 1935, in Little Rock, Arkansas to William Calhoun Younts and Helen Elizabeth (Crockett) Younts. He graduated from North Little Rock High School and began his 28-year service as a police officer in 1957. His leadership in his community was admired by all, and he went on to become Chief of Police in North Little Rock, Arkansas for 10 years before he retired. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in North Little Rock, Arkansas, Saint Gabriel the Archangel Church in McKinney, Texas,...

John Ward "Jack" Adams, cherished son, stepson, grandson, and friend passed away on November 3, 2023. Jack was born in Fairfax, Virginia on January 7, 1998, but he found his true home in Frederick, Maryland, where he spent his formative years and touched the lives of many. Jack was a proud graduate of Oakdale High School, Class of 2016, where he excelled both on and off the field. His passion for lacrosse and football was evident to all who knew him. Furthering his education at Hood College, Jack graduated in 2022 with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Political Science. His dedication to understanding the human mind and political landscape was truly commendable. Jack's pursuit of...

Melba Shipman, 86, of Como, MS, passed away October 20, 2023 at her residence. Melba was a member of Como Baptist Church. She had a beautiful voice and loved to sing in the choir. She was an avid gardener, loved bowling in her younger days and loved playing Bunko. She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, Paul Shipman of Como, MS; daughter, Pam Jordan (Bobby) of Russellville, AR; sons, Steve Shipman of Maumelle, AR and Scott Shipman (Adrian) of Oxford, MS; sisters, Margie Treadway of Thornburg, AR, Betty Archer (Lindle) of Beebe, AR, and Pat Davidson of Mabelvale, AR; brother, David Agee of Mabelvale, AR; grandchildren, Taylor Bunger (Derek), Benjamin Jordan, Lindsey Ashcraft...

Stephen Wesley Swafford, 83, of Victoria, passed away surrounded by his loving family on October 19, 2023. Steve was born September 15, 1940 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to the late Mary Edna Page and Irvin Wesley Swafford. "E" and I.W., as his parents were called, cherished their only son dearly. His childhood was spent in Little Rock, Arkansas, where he loved playing with his cousins and neighbors. He was a member of the 1958 graduating class of Central High in Little Rock. While at Central High, he was a valued member of the track team where he held the Long Jump record for a number of years after his graduation. He was fortunate to attend college at the University of Oklahoma on a full...

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Edith V. Morris was welcomed home to be with her Lord and Savior on the evening of September 2, 2023, with her family by her side at the age of 90. She was born to James and Lula Barnard on February 8, 1933, in Cato, Arkansas. Edith met Harold Morris when she was 10 years old. She would go on to marry Harold and spent every day with him until his passing in 2010. Edith was a hard worker who worked for 36 years at Southwestern Bell Telephone company. She loved football, especially when it came to the Razorbacks and the Dallas Cowboys. Edith loved her family dearly and was always there to support them. Edith is met in Heaven by the love of her life her husband, Harold Morris; mother, Lula Mae...

Peter Ellis Gordy, 74, of Atlanta, passed away Tuesday, August 29th, 2023. Peter was the son of Dr. Fred Gordy Jr. and Marijo Perry Gordy. Peter was born and raised in Conway, AR. He is survived by his wife Anne, daughter Jessica Berk, son Samuel, siblings Luke, Jill, Ellen, and Graham, and grandchildren Layne Berk, Kenley Berk, and Emaline Gordy. Peter was a storyteller. He was an idea guy and spent his professional life in the field of marketing and advertising. He was a syndicated columnist and the author of a book, "Toadsuck Tales", a collection of stories growing up in 1950's Toadsuck, AR. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Red Cross. According to Peter, it's the...

Jamie (Jim) Mays Howe, of Dallas, Texas, and formerly of Helena, Arkansas, passed away on August 27, 2023, at the age of 89. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Brown Howe, his parents Otis Wilson and Harriet Mays Howe, and his brothers Otis Wilson Howe Jr. (Ruth) and John Hornor Howe. He is survived by his children, Ellen Howe Gannon (Jack), Jamie Mays Howe Jr. (Martha), and Harriet Hornor Howe (Bob); his grandchildren, Jamie Mays Howe III (Susannah), Jack Trigg Gannon Jr., Virginia Howe Sasser (Campbell), Grace Ann Gannon Neff (Michael), Nancy Gannon Barczak (Michael), Kelly Katherine Howe Ball (Trevor), Peter Collins Simpson, Sara Simpson Fisher (Nathaniel), and Abigail...

Susan M. Baxter "Baa", age 76, of Sherwood, AR., died Friday, August 18, 2023, due to complications from lung cancer. She was born in Minneapolis, MN on November 4, 1946. She is the daughter of the late Harry and Emily Hanson Morin. She is preceded in death by her parents and all siblings, a sister and three brothers. She is survived by her most precious partner of forty three years, Rose Eiza of Sherwood, AR, and beloved son, Chris Baxter, (Kerry) of Ward, AR, her grandchildren, Bethany Kidd (Corbin) of Cabot, AR, Alana Baxter (PJ) of Little Rock, AR, and Gage Turner (Jessica) of Ward, AR, and her two (and a half) great-grandchildren. Most days you could find Susan soaking up the sun on her...

Elizabeth Ann Tucker, age 64, of Fayetteville, AR, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023 at her residence. Elizabeth was born on March 5, 1959 in Somerset, KY to Gladys Hendricks Tucker and the late O.C. Tucker, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Lauren (John Whitney) Calhoun of Fayetteville, AR; her mother, Gladys Hendricks Tucker of Somerset; two granddaughters, Piper Calhoun and Sutton Calhoun of Fayetteville, AR; two sisters, Carol Tucker of Somerset and Alice (Gary) Daulton of Somerset; one niece, Abbey Ward of Louisville and one nephew, Drew Daulton of Lagrange. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her father, O.C. Tucker, Jr. Her family and friends knew her as Beth. She was a...

Honoring the Memory of Mr. Larry Dale Ray Larry Dale Ray, (65), of Franklin, TN formerly of Maumelle, AR and Vevay, IN, CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE Larry's celebration of life service will be conducted Friday, August 4, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the North Madison Christian Church Auditorium, 1400 East State Road 62 in Madison, Indiana. GATHERING TIME Family will begin gathering at 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the gathering area at the North Madison Christian Church, 1400 East State Road 62 in Madison, Indiana. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Larry's memory may be made to CFSCI (Community Foundation of Switzerland County) for the Larry D. Ray...

Virginia was born November 27, 1925 to Edgar James and Sarah (Ericsson) Elam. Virginia's father owned Elam Mercantile in Milliken, Colorado. Her mother helped with the store leaving Virginia's grandmother, Florence Ericsson, to care for her. Virginia grew up in the town of Milliken. Virginia had two older siblings; her brother, E.J. and her sister, Florence. During her high school years, World War II broke out, and many of the boys in her class joined the service leaving only 18 to graduate in 1943. Virginia was valedictorian of her class at Milliken High School. Virginia married her high school sweetheart, William Wailes, in 1943 while he was in the Army Air Corps. They made their dairy...

Beverly Ann Kelley Bone, loving and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, family member, and friend passed away on Friday, July 21st, 2023. Beverly was born on May 3, 1940, at St Joseph's Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Phillip and Mary Alice Kelley, the eldest of their three children. The family lived in Glenwood until making a permanent home in Mt. Ida when Beverly was seven years old. Beverly enjoyed a magical childhood surrounded by her large, extended family of grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, playing basketball for Mt. Ida High School, and skiing, and swimming at Lake Ouachita. After graduating from Mt. Ida High School in 1958, she attended Henderson State Teachers...

Letty McAdams (April 2, 1948 - May 21, 2023). Her family wishes to invite you to a memorial service to be held at Christ Episcopal Church, 509 Scott Street, Little Rock, AR at 10:00 on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, 501 E. 9th St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202.

Letty McAdams died after a long illness at her home in Dallas, Texas, on May 21, 2023. She was 75. Letty was born April 2, 1948, at St. Bernard's hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas, the daughter of Rex and Crata Castleberry. She spent her early years in Salem, Arkansas, after which, at age 7, her family moved to Jonesboro. She graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1969 and earned a law degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law in 1978. She and Hall McAdams married in Jonesboro, Arkansas in 1968. They made their home in Little Rock and later in Dallas. After practicing law for several years in Little Rock, she established a home design business there. Letty...

James L. Hobson, Jr., USAF Major General, Ret, passed on May 17, 2023. He was born in July, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee, the oldest son of Major J. Lynn Hobson and Beverly Hobson. He graduated high school in Montgomery, Alabama and earned his BS in biology at Memphis State University where he met his wife of 58 years, Diane Jetton. He is survived by Diane, their two daughters, Carey Hobson Kelly of Marietta, GA and Shannon Hobson and husband, Malcolm M. Swan, of Destin, FL, two grandchildren, Ryan Kelly and Lauren Kelly, and his brothers Lee Hobson and Jon Hobson. Jim joined the Air Force in 1965 and served his country with love and honor for 32 years. He earned his pilot wings in...