Doris Jean Peeler Brockinton, of North Little Rock, passed away quietly at home after decades of battling Friederich's Ataxia on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. It is with sadness that we say goodbye to the one person who has provided unconditional love and security as she completed the journey to her heavenly home. She was born January 19, 1932 in Pulaski County, Arkansas to the late Jesse Franklin and Gertrude Peeler. She was owner of North...

Gary Frank Pack of North Little Rock, a loving husband, dad, son and papaw went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 20, 2012. He was born on September 20, 1940 to the late Frank G. and LaVeta Russell Pack. Gary was one who always defied the odds. He had overcome obstacles that others believed impossible. He passed away at home with his family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. He put up a gallant fight that at times it...

Claude E. "Sonny" Burleson, Jr., 78, of Hensley passed away Sunday, February 19, 2012. He served in the United States Army and toured in Korea from 1953-1955. He worked for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch as a printer and was a member of East Union Baptist Church in Hensley, Arkansas. He is survived by two sons, Jeff Burleson and Keith Burleson, both of St. Louis, Missouri; daughter, Tracy Steel and her husband, Don, of Mesa, Arizona; three...

Frankie Ann Jones, born January 19, 1935, went to be with the Lord on February 18, 2012 at the age of 77. She was a devoted Christian and a member of the Church of Christ. She was survived by her husband, William R. (Casey) Jones, of 57 years. Frankie was predeceased by her beloved son, Rodney S. Jones, whom she has blissfully joined in heaven. She was also predeceased by parents Frank and Hettie Goss, sisters Jean Russell and Laverne...

Dorothy "Dot" McArthur McCarty was called home to be with the Lord on February 17, 2012. She was born on March 12, 1930 in Prairie County to the late Kenny and Ivie McArthur. She was preceded in death by her husband, E.V. "Shorty" McCarty, her parents and twelve brothers and sisters. She was a member of Victory Missionary Baptist Church of Sherwood. She is survived by her children, Peggy Hallmon, Tommy McCarty and Vickie Luse; four...

Virgil Carter Skinner, 86, of Sherwood passed away February 17, 2012. He was born in Hope, AR on June 6, 1926 to Sid and Zannie Mae Skinner. He was a WWII veteran and retired from the Missouri / Union Pacific Railroad in North Little Rock, after 39 years as a locomotive engineer. Virgil was married to his loving wife, Joy Faye Skinner for 60 wonderful years. He loved his children and grandchildren dearly and he will be remembered for his...

Warren Howard Gordon, 58, of El Dorado, Arkansas passed away Thursday, February 16, 2012. He was born January 22, 1954 to the late Howard Francis Gordon and Mary Lawson Gordon in Loveland, Colorado. He loved fishing and the outdoors. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Jean Ruelas Gordon, of El Dorado; three sons, Tracker Gordon, of El Dorado, Sequoyah Luker (Jennifer), of Mississippi and Chris Gordon, of El Dorado; daughter, Carmen Hampton...

Marguerite Louise Shaw, 83, of Sherwood, Arkansas, passed away on February 15, 2012. Marguerite was born in Fox, Arkansas on October 7, 1928. Marguerite was married to Tom E. Shaw for 62 wonderful years. Marguerite worked in several positions as a bookkeeper and secretary ultimately retiring from Sherwood City Hall in 1990. She was an avid seamstress, crafter, and volunteer who lent her talents to the Rock City Sams RV club over 22 years. ...

Ruth Vestal Webb, 87, North Little Rock, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2012. She was retired from St. Vincent Infirmary, a volunteer at Baptist Springhill Hospital, a member of Hayes Center water aerobics and Baring Cross Baptist Church. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Janis Webb of Benton; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Charley Foster of North Little Rock; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren....

Charles "Bob" Caldwell, 87, of North Little Rock passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2012. He was a member of Graves Memorial Baptist Church and loved to cook. Bob was a veteran of WWII, member of 82nd Airborne, who jumped behind enemy lines on D-Day. He owned and operated Caldwell Nursery and Landscaping in North Little Rock until his retirement. He supported Oak Grove elementary and high schools and was a sponsor of Little League football at...