• Anton Yelchin, ‘Star Trek’ Actor, Dies at 27 in an Accident

    Mr. Yelchin had roles in independent films and on TV before landing the part of Chekov, which he reprised in the coming “Star Trek Beyond.”
  • Obituaries: June 19

    Obituaries: June 19
    Obituaries for Ruth Brewster, Norma Dare, Dorothy Leisure and Elva Maze were published in the June 19 edition of The Herald Bulletin.
  • Funerals: June 19

    Funerals: June 19
    Funerals and visitations as published in the Sunday edition of The Herald Bulletin.
  • Kenneth Perry

    Kenneth Perry
    CLAREMONT, OKLA. — Kenneth Lyndon Perry, 80, died Saturday, June 11, 2016, in Conroe, Texas. He was born April 21, 1936, in Claremont, Okla. He retired from the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, graduated from Oklahoma State University with a bachelors of science in civil engineering and received a master's degree in science.
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  • James Dawson

    GREENWOOD — James Cleveland (Jim) Dawson, 80, of Greenwood died Friday, June 17, 2016, in Fort Smith. He was born Aug. 21, 1935, in Des Arc, Ark. He served as air traffic control in the Air Force in Korea and jungles of Vietnam, worked in security at Sparks Regional Medical Center, where he drove the Heart Mobile, worked in security at the Worthen Bank Building in Little Rock and retired from the Sebastian County Sheriff's Department.
  • Javarian Lyons

    NORFOLK, VA. — Javarian Lyons, 1, died Sunday, June 5, 2016, in Norfolk, Va. He was born June 4, 2015, in Norfolk, Va.
  • Jesse Longamore

    Jesse Longamore
    HARTFORD — Jesse LaVerne Longamore Sr., 91, of Hartford died Thursday, June 16, 2016, at his home. He was born April 2, 1925, in Rideot, Ill. He was a machinist for the Teledyne Corp., an Army veteran in World War II, of the Lutheran faith and was the widower of Mary Lou Longamore.
  • Ila Parks

    SALLISAW — Ila (Booker) Parks, 100, of Sallisaw died Wednesday, June 15, 2016, in Sallisaw. She was a minister, grocery store owner and member of Abundant Life Church in Sallisaw.
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  • Janet Ledford

    Janet Ledford
    Janet Davis Ledford, 61, of Fort Smith passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016, in her home. She was born Feb. 1, 1955, to Joe and Betty (Tilton) Davis. She was a rate auditor for ABF and an active member of Community Bible Church and the church home group. She was preceded in death by her father, Joe Davis, and her grandmother, Vera Tilton.
  • Arlie Curd

    Arlie Curd
    Arlie Samuel Curd, 82, of Van Buren passed away peacefully Friday, June 17, 2016, at Peachtree Hospice. He was born to Oma and Joe Curd in Pocola on April 12, 1934. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Oma Curd and seven brothers and sisters.
  • Jimmy Gann

    Jimmy Gann
    Jimmy Austin Gann, 70, of Barling went to be with the lord Friday, June 17, 2016, in Fort Smith. He was born July 29, 1945, in Charleston to the late Calvin and Clara Eubanks Gann. He was a Vietnam veteran. He retired from Randall Ford in 2007, where he worked as a service advisor. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Lane Gann and Ronnie Gann.
  • Patricia Mainard

    Patricia Ann Mainard of Spiro was born Feb. 6, 1958, to Delmer and Ruth (Mason) Blaylock in Charleston and passed away June 13, 2016, in Spiro, at the age of 58 years.
  • Eugene Armstrong

    Eugene Armstrong
    Eugene A. Armstrong II, 73, of Russellville died June 16, 2016, at Legacy Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born July 28, 1942, to Eugene Arthur and Catherine Celia Plale Armstrong in Akron, Ohio. He retired as an instrumentation and robotics technician. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of Vietnam, and a member and past president of the Central Arkansas Chapter of the Instrumentation Society of America.
  • A.W. Berry

    A.W. "Doug" Berry, beloved husband, father, "Big Daddy", uncle and friend, left his earthly life at the age of 86 on June 16, 2016. His spirit is in his heavenly home with his family and friends who have gone before him. He was born in Jasper, Texas, on May 7, 1930, to William and Annie Berry at home in the Old Bloc community. He was one of twelve children with one surviving sister, Sue Hollyfield.
  • Jim Brooks

    Jim Brooks
    The Rev. Jim F. Brooks, who resided in Paris, died Thursday, June 16, 2016, in Paris at the age of 73. He was born May 22, 1943, in Fort Smith, the son of the Rev. A.R. and Velma (Clem) Brooks, both of whom preceded him in death. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Herman Brooks, J.R. Brooks, Eldon Brooks and William Eugene Brooks; and two sisters, Velma (Brooks) Smith and Nancy Brooks. A United Methodist minister for more than 52 years, he served dozens of chu
  • Ralph Freeman

    Ralph Freeman
    Ralph Freeman Sr., 84, of Fort Smith passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016. He was born April 9, 1932, in Fort Smith to the late Walter and Clara Freeman. He was a member and deacon of First Baptist Church, served in the U.S. Naval Reserve and was a real estate investor. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arlie Mae Freeman.
  • Clara Branham

    KINTA — Clara Lorine "Shorty" Branham, 89, of Kinta died Thursday, June 16, 2016, in Stigler. She was a homemaker and the widow of Doyal Branham.
  • Sharon Blackwood

    Sharon Blackwood
    Sharon Blackwood, 67, of Van Buren passed away Friday, June 17, 2016, in a local hospital. She was a retired registered nurse for Mercy Fort Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Blackwood; her father, Bill Mitchell; and one brother, Billy Mitchell.
  • Anna Williams

    Anna Williams
    Anna Lee Williams, 86, of Fort Smith went to her heavenly home Monday, June 13, 2016. She dedicated her life to Christ and was a loving Christian. She was a member of Genesis Church of God in Christ, where she was a faithful member and served as a Sunday school teacher, church clerk, treasurer, trustee board member and church mother. She was a very active gardener at home and church.
  • Vera Cochran

    Vera Cochran
    EL PASO — Vera E. Cochran, 96, of El Paso, formerly of Normal and Topeka, Kan., died at 8:40 p.m. June 7, 2016, at Heritage Health, El Paso.
  • Rutherford, Juanita M.

    Rutherford, Juanita M.
    DECATUR -- Juanita M. Rutherford 89, of Decatur, IL formerly of rural Dalton City, IL passed away at 3:04 a.m., Friday, June 17, 2016, in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
  • Ralph Woolard

    Ralph Woolard
    SAVOY — Ralph Wagner Woolard, of Savoy, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, teacher, mentor and friend to many, passed away peacefully on Friday (June 17, 2016) at the age of 92 at his home.
  • Radcliff, Robert

    Radcliff, Robert
    PANA -- Robert "Bob" Radcliff, 90, Pana, Marine Corps veteran, died Friday (June 17, 2016).
  • Pilkington, Carolyn Ruth

    Pilkington, Carolyn Ruth
    DECATUR -- Carolyn Ruth (Lehman) Pilkington, 73, died Dec. 3, 2014 in Kingman, AZ. She was born March 8, 1941 in Decatur, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert (Bob) Pilkington; dad, Floyd Lehman; brother, Leslie Lehman.
  • Mary McBride

    Mary McBride
    FORREST — Mary E. McBride, 71, of Forrest, passed away at 11:50 p.m. Thursday (June 16, 2016), at home, surrounded by her family.
  • Martin, Catherine N.

    Martin, Catherine N.
    DECATUR -- Martin, Catherine N. 84 of Parrish, FL passed away at Manatee Memorial Hospital June 15, 2016. Catherine was born January 20, 1932 in Decatur, IL to William and Lottie McGinnis. Cathy was united in marriage August 27, 1951…
  • Marilyn Beckler

    Marilyn Beckler
    MINIER — Marilyn Beckler, 79, of Washington, passed away at 2:20 p.m. Tuesday (June 14, 2016) at Rosewood Care Center, East Peoria.
  • Langley, Vicki J.

    Langley, Vicki J.
    DECATUR -- Vicky J. Langley, 62, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 12:54 a.m. Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
  • Kirchhoefer, William Lee

    Kirchhoefer, William Lee
    MOUNT ZION -- William Lee Kirchhoefer, 77, Mt. Zion, IL passed away on Thursday (June 16, 2016) at Heartland Health Care Center, Decatur.
  • Kenneth West

    Kenneth West
    FARMER CITY — Kenneth Jerome “Jerry” West, 81, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday (June 15, 2016) in Centerville, Ohio.
  • Kenneth Pfister Jr.

    Kenneth Pfister Jr.
    PONTIAC — Kenneth Eugene Pfister Jr., 65, of Texarkana, Texas, formerly of Pontiac, died June 9, 2016, at Wadley Regional Medical Center, Texarkana, Texas.
  • Joseph Sadler

    Joseph Sadler
    LEXINGTON — Joseph Edward Sadler, 62, of Lexington, passed away on Thursday (June 16, 2016) in rural Chenoa.
  • Funerals Today for Sunday, June 19, 2016

    Funerals Today for Sunday, June 19, 2016
    COOK, Lewis A., 78, Oconto Falls, Wis., formerly of Shelbyville, 3 p.m. in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville.
  • Funerals Pending for Sunday, June 19, 2016

    Funerals Pending for Sunday, June 19, 2016
    MOORE, Rick "Ricky," 57, Decatur, died Friday (June 17, 2016). Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
  • Funerals pending 6/19/16

    Funerals pending 6/19/16
    Thompson, Mary, 80, Secor, 10:40 p.m. Friday (June 17, 2016) at Advocate Eureka Hospital, Eureka. Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home, El Paso.
  • Davis, Leroy

    Davis, Leroy
    DECATUR -- Leroy Davis, 70, of Decatur passed away on June 14, 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
  • Wooddell Sr., Paul H.

    Wooddell Sr., Paul H.
    Wooddell, Sr., Paul H. Mar. 21, 1929 - May 24, 2016 Paul H. Wooddell Sr., died peacefully with his son by his side, on .....
  • Williams, Rollande M.

    Williams, Rollande M.
    Williams, Rollande M. Jan. 13, 1925 - May 6, 2016 Rollande M. Williams 91, formerly of Sarasota, passed away at the Warde Health Center .....
  • Usaf Jr., SSgt. Lawson B. Walters (Ret)

    Usaf Jr., SSgt. Lawson B. Walters (Ret)
    Walters, Jr., USAF (Ret), SSgt. Lawson B. May 30, 1936 - June 12, 2016 SSgt. Lawson B. Walters, Jr., USAF (Ret), 80, of Bradenton, .....
  • Suchanec, Barbara J.

    Suchanec, Barbara J.
    Suchanec, Barbara J. Dec. 1, 1930 - Jun. 7, 2016 Barbara J. Suchanec born on December 1, 1930 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and departed on .....
  • Steelman, Charles

    Steelman, Charles
    Steelman, Charles Nov. 28, 1935 - Jun. 11, 2016 Charles Steelman, of Port Charlotte, Florida, died on Jun. 11, 2016. Funeral arrangements by: Kays-Ponger .....
  • Specht, Dr. Harry O.

    Specht, Dr.  Harry O.
    Specht, Dr. Harry O. June 15, 2016 Dr. Harry O. Specht, 90, of Sarasota passed away peacefully on June 15, 2016, surrounded by his .....
  • Sotomayor Jr., Edward Manuel "Eddie"

    Sotomayor Jr., Edward Manuel "Eddie"
    Sotomayor, Jr., Edward "Eddie" Manuel Nov. 4, 1981 - Jun. 12, 2016 Edward (Eddie) Sotomayor Jr., 34 years old, of Sarasota, FL, passed away .....
  • Russo, Michael J.

    Russo, Michael J.
    Russo, Michael J. Sep. 26, 1924 - Jun. 9, 2016 Michael J. Russo, 91, Bradenton, died June 9, 2016. Michael was born in New .....
  • Rizi Jr., Robert Paride

    Rizi Jr., Robert Paride
    Rizi, Jr., Robert Paride Oct. 20, 1951 - Jun. 13, 2016 Bob was born October 20, 1951, in Washington DC. He slipped away peacefully .....
  • Novack, William Joseph

    Novack, William Joseph
    Novack, William Joseph May 2, 1929 - May 8, 2016 Beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and uncle; passed away May 8, 2016 in .....
  • Moyar, David Cunningham

    Moyar, David Cunningham
    Moyar, David Cunningham Jul. 10, 1928 - Jun. 7, 2016 David Cunningham Moyar, 87, of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Boca Raton, Florida, died on .....
  • Monce Jr., Leroy

    Monce Jr., Leroy
    Monce, Jr., Leroy Dec. 5, 1952 - Jun. 14, 2016 Leroy Monce, Jr., 63, of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of California, died on Jun. 14, .....
  • Mitchell, Gary

    Mitchell, Gary
    Mitchell, Gary Apr. 8, 1962 - Jun. 8, 2016 Gary Robert Mitchell walked into the loving arms of our heavenly Father on June 8, .....
  • McKenney, Joan M.

    McKenney, Joan M.
    McKenney, Joan M. Jun. 10, 1936 - Jun. 6, 2016 Joan M. McKenney, 79, of Sarasota, passed away on June 6, 2016. She is .....