Archive - Obituary
December 9th
Brenda Kaye Gardner, 51, died Saturday, Dec. 3. Brenda was born Oct. 21, 1960, in Little Rock.
Brenda love camping, fishing and spending time outdoors.
She was preceded in death by her father, Bill Crow and one sister.
Bobbie Hazel Lou Dial, 73, of Leola, went to be with the Lord Dec. 5. Mrs. Dial was born July 20, 1938, in Sheridan to the late Roy Lee Flory and Gracie (Sanders) Flory.Â
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Ray Dial, and a son, Roy Dial.
Raymond Charles McClendon, 90, of Benton, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 6. He was born April 10, 1921 in Benton to the late Charlie and Ella McClendon.Â
Mr. McClendon worked for McCoy Furniture Factory, was a U. S. Army veteran and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and three sisters.
Graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, at New Rosemont Cemetery with the Rev. Curtis Kyle officiating.
Online guest book: www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.
Frank W. Berdikoski, 93, of North Little Rock passed away Sunday, Dec. 4. He was born January 31, 1918 in Little Rock, to the late Frank W. and Nelly A. Gann Berdikoski. Frank was owner of Berdikoski’s Garage in North Little Rock. He was charter member of Calvary Baptist Church of Rose City, Arkansas Yacht Club and Arkansas Good Sam Camping Club. He was a veteran of U.S. Army Air Corps and staff sergeant of the 55th Fighter Squadron in World War II.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Berdikoski.
Carlene Gray of Benton passed away at her daughter’s home in Pine Bluff on Dec. 4. She was a member of Holland Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.
Mrs. Gray was preceded in death by her father, Elijah Fitzhugh; her mother, Allie Mae Fitzhugh; her brothers, Calvin and Gary Fitzhugh; and her sisters, Willie Mae Rowland, Linda Chism and Mary Ann Saxton.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Robert G. Gray of Benton; a daughter, Diana Gray Millenbaugh and husband Bud of Pine Bluff; her granddaughter, Alexis Gray Millenbaugh of Dallas; and many nieces and nephews.
Courtney Brice Pope, 77, passed away Sunday, Dec. 4, in Shongaloo, La. She was born March 2, 1934 to Maben Rogers and Mertice Laverne Thornton Brice in Shreveport.
She had been a resident of Cotton Valley, La., since 1961, a faithful and active member of First Baptist Church and was a retired manager of Recycling Employees Federal Credit Union, Cotton Valley, for numerous years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and was loved by many friends.
Mrs. Pope was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Marlon Pope.
Kara Suzanne Lafleur, our beloved daughter, mother, sister and friend, age 50, of Bryant went to be with her Lord on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, with her family by her side.
Kara was born Jan. 19, 1961, to Al and Judy Parker in Hot Springs.
She was a very valued employee of The Arkansas Heart Hospital, where she served as the business office director.
Kara had a very gentle and loving spirit. Her most treasured times were spent with her family.
She was a member of Park Place Baptist Church.
Sallie Mae (Pat) Harkey Loyd went to be with Jesus on Nov. 30.
She was born March 16, 1933, in Smackover to the late William and Eunice Harkey. She was an active member of Indian Springs Baptist Church in Bryant.Â
Sallie was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; and one sister.Â
December 1st
Raymond Arnel McPherson, 88, of Benton, went to be with his Lord on Nov. 30. He was born Jan. 28, 1923, to Sam and Ora McPherson.
Raymond was a longtime member and trustee of Kentucky Missionary Baptist Church. He had fond memories of his time in the Navy during World War II and of the 35 years he worked at Alcoa and enjoyed sharing accounts of those times.
Daniel Ward Martucci of Benton, formerly of Little Rock, died Monday, Nov. 28. Daniel was born Aug. 11, 1969, to Joan Anne Martucci and William D. Martucci, in San Jose, Calif. He was employed at United Engines of Little Rock.
Daniel was preceded in death by his infant son; his father, William D. Martucci; and his mother, Joan Anne Martucci.
He is survived by his wife, Jodie Martucci and a daughter, Sofia Martucci of Benton; four stepchildren, Kristopher Claycomb, Brianna Claycomb, Mason Goodnight and Morgyn Goodnight; a brother, William Daniel Martucci of Milpitas, Calif.
