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Juanita Austin
Apr 23, 2023
Juanita Ann Austin of Vilonia, earned her eternal reward on April 23, 2023 at the age of 85.
Juanita was born on May 8, 1937 in the Bayou Meto township to John Lee and Thelma Elizabeth Morden. She provided in home child care for many years and loved all of the children she cared for. Juanita was of the Baptist faith and a longtime member of Vilonia First...
David Glen Burgess
Apr 10, 2023
David Glen Burgess of Vilonia, passed away on April 10, 2023 in Little Rock, Arkansas at the age of 54.
David was born on December 21, 1968 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Carmel and Ardell (Schultz) Burgess. He graduated from Vilonia High School in 1989. He was of the Christian faith. He enjoyed fishing, traveling and spending time with his nieces...
Tanya Christine Cox
Apr 6, 2023
Tanya Christine Cox, 48, of Enola, Arkansas passed away on April 6,2023.
She was born on August 1, 1974, and was the daughter of Edward Hughes Ward and Mildred Christine Ward.
Tanya was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Hughes Ward and Mildred Christine Ward; two brothers, Terry and Tim Ward.
She is survived by her husband of 19...
Sidney Craig McConnell
Apr 2, 2023
Sidney Craig McConnell, of Vilonia, passed away on April 2, 2023 at Veterans Hospital in Little Rock at the age of 75.
He was born August 27, 1947 to Blair McConnell and Hazel (Hovell) McConnell in Mt. Ida, Arkansas. He was a christian in the Presbyterian faith. He graduated high school in Mt. Ida and then joined the United States...
Vicki Lavonne Wilson
Apr 1, 2023
Vicki Lavonne Wilson of Vilonia, Arkansas, passed away on April 1, 2023 at the age of 71.
Vicki was born on August 23, 1951 in Blytheville, Arkansas to Curtis Joe and Essie Lavelle (Jones) Choat. She worked at American Greeting in Osceola for twenty seven years where she met the love of her life, James Kelly Wilson, whom she married, and they spent 29 years together. Vicki enjoyed gardening, crocheting, doing...
Paul Eugene Reed
Mar 15, 2023
Paul E. Reed, 87, of Ward passed on March 15, 2023. He was born September 22, 1935 to Eugene "Gene" and Edna Altermatt Reed and was raised near Twin Bridges, MO.Paul spent most of his adult life as a truck driver. He worked several years delivering candy, then satellite dishes and later retired from Dreamline Manufacturing after many years of...
Brenda Jean Wyles
Mar 15, 2023
Brenda Jean Wyles of Vilonia, went to be with Jesus on March 15, 2023 surrounded by her family.She was born on May 28, 1950 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Albert Shaddon and Jewel Wilson Sutherland. She loved playing cards, watching westerns, listening to Brother Jimmy Swaggart and spending time with family.
Left to cherish her memories are her three daughters, Julie Edwards of Horn Lake, Mississippi; Donna...
Melissa Jones
Mar 5, 2023
Melissa Diane Jones of Conway, passed away on March 05, 2023.
Melissa was born on September 10, 1971 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Anita Epley. She was a christian in the Pentecostal faith. She loved her children and spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her Mother, Anita Epley of Conway; one son, William Allen Ferrell and wife, Courtney of Damascus; two daughters, Ashley Nicole Ferrell of...
Wilma Campbell
Feb 22, 2023
Wilma Jean Campbell (Wells) 87, surrounded by her family, completed her earthly journey and reached her eternal destination, heaven, on February 22, 2023.
Wilma was born on October 3, 1935 in Sheridan, Arkansas to Luther and Lueiza Wells. She is survived by her daughter, Sandi Campbell Sims of Beebe; and son, Donny (Teresa) Campbell of Little Rock; six grandchildren, Summer (Adrienne)...
Thomas James Shuemake
Feb 14, 2023
Thomas "Jim" Shuemake of Vilonia, went to be with the Lord on February 14, 2023 at the age of 88.
He was born on January 28, 1935 in Conway, Arkansas to Sam and Alma Jewell Shuemake. He was of the baptist faith and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon. He was a veteran in the United States Army serving in Germany. He worked until his...
Diane Sweeney
Feb 5, 2023
Diane (Cox) Sweeney, 62 of Rose Bud, Arkansas, went to be with our Lord, Sunday, February 5th, 2023, after a long illness.
She was born March 4th,1960 in Conway, Arkansas. She is the loving wife to her husband, Larry Sweeney of 42 years, and mother to Mary Inez Sweeney.
She had a strong christian faith. Her caretakers and doctors talked of how...
Abby "Leo" Rain Khoury
Feb 4, 2023
Abby "Leo" Rain Khoury, 25 of Little Rock, passed away after a long struggle with their health on Saturday, February 4th, 2023 surrounded by family and friends.
Leo is survived by their mother, Cristy Lee Hutto and step-father, Richard Scott Hutto of Little Rock; sister, Riley Mae Henderson and husband, Reece; sister, Emberly Fern Hutto; grandmother, Kay Evans; grandmother, Barbara...
Bobby Wayne Riddle
Feb 3, 2023
Bobby Wayne Riddle, 73, of Hot Springs, formerly of Greenbrier, went to be with the Lord on February 3, 2023.
Bobby was born on September 2, 1949, in Muldrow, Oklahoma to Athel and Irene Hughes Riddle. He was a christian in the Nazarene faith and a founding member of Crossroads Cowboy Church in El Paso. Bobby enjoyed farming, riding horses and working on cars.
Left to...
Shelly Renee Dodgen
Feb 1, 2023
Shelly Renee Dodgen of Conway, passed away on February 01, 2023 in Conway, Arkansas at the age of 55.
She is survived by Children, Jonathan Phelps, Jeffery Pitts and Kaylin Phelps.
Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Vilonia Funeral Home, 1134 Main St., Vilonia, Arkansas 72173. Share condolences with the family at www.viloniafuneralhome.com.
Thomas Lee Covington
Jan 28, 2023
Thomas Lee Covington, 85 of Vilonia, passed away at his home on January 28, 2023.
He was born on August 20, 1937, to Jessie Lee and Lorene Covington. He was a christian and a member of the Church of Christ. He worked as a farmer most of his life in Arkansas, and oil field construction while living in Texas.
Left to cherish his memories are three sons, Keith...
Jim Grinder
Jan 25, 2023
James "Jim" Grinder of Vilonia, passed away on January 25, 2023, at the age of 78.
Jim was born on August 18, 1944, in Corpus Christi, Texas to George and Lucille Grinder. He worked as a Pipefitter and was a member of the UA Local 155 Plumbers & Pipefitters. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and working on cars. He was also a member of the masonic lodge.
He is survived by four sons, Rod...
Randy Wayne Abbott
Jan 23, 2023
Randy Wayne Abbott of Vilonia, passed away on January 21, 2023 in Little Rock, Arkansas at the age of 55.
Randy was born on April 26, 1967 in Selma, Alabama. He was a class of 1985 graduate of Vilonia High School, he worked in maintenance at Virco, he was a devoted grandfather and enjoyed spending time with his family.
Randy is survived by two sons, Christopher Abbott and wife, Kara of...
Violet Lee
Jan 18, 2023
Violet Nell Lee, born May 30, 1940, passed away in her home on January 18, 2023, in Vilonia, Arkansas.
Violet was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Irene Stevens, and one sister, Dorothy Grider.
Survivors are her husband of 63 years, Von Dale Lee, of Vilonia; one sister, Arzella Stevens of Vilonia; two daughters, Glenda (Hal) Sellers, of...
Tearl Joe Tillery
Dec 30, 2022
Dr. Tearl Joe (TJ) Tillery, of Conway, AR, passed away peacefully in his home on December 30, 2022 at the age of 77.TJ was born on March 6, 1945 in San Angelo, Texas to Tearl and Anne Jo Tillery. After graduating from dental school, TJ entered the army and served as a dentist. After serving in the army, TJ continued his education to eventually become an orthodontist. He spent the majority of his years...
Lula Mae Riley
Dec 25, 2022
Lula Mae Riley, 84, of El Paso, Arkansas passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on December 25, 2022. Lou was born on March 17, 1938, raised, and lived her entire life in El Paso. She was a homemaker and faithful member of the Mars Hill Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry...
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