ᐅ Arkansas Death Notices 2009-2024
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▰ George H Raley

Died April 07, … More Information
George H Raley, of Little Rock, Arkansas, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord April 7, 2008. George was 71.
Obituary published: April 08, 2008 in "Pine Bluff Com"

▰ George H Raley

Died April 07, … More Information
George H Raley, age 71 of Calmer, Arkansas, passed away peacefully April 7, 2008.
Obituary published: April 08, 2008 in "ARGaz"

▰ Dorothy Louise Raley

Died April 05, … More Information
Dorothy Louise Raley, born May 10, 1940 entered Heaven's gates on April 5, 2019 in El Dorado, Arkansas. Dorothy was 78.
Family members and close friends: , Henry Kinslow, Cindy Ruth, Wynnelle Morgan, Rebekah Stephens, Kim Neumann, David Robinson

▰ Billie J Raley

Died October 22, … More Information
Billie J Raley, born September 24, 1930 joined the Lord October 22, 2015 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Billie was 85.

▰ Bettye Catherine Cargile Raley

Died November 14, … More Information
Bettye Catherine Cargile Raley, age 72 of Arkansas, born in Louisiana, entered eternal life November 14, 2001.
Obituary published: November 15, 2001 in "Shreveport Times (LA)"

▰ Anne Michele Raley

Died March 06, … More Information
Anne Michele Raley, born July 10, 1924 was anxious to meet her Maker and Master March 6, 2017 in Arkansas. Anne was 92. Tags: #Convent #Sister #Anne #Raley #Fort #Arkansas #Friendship #Presentation #Chicago #Illinois #Little #Donnelly #Kansas #Cooper #Heifer #North #Rock #Michele #Chapel #Rehab #James #Jefferson #Paragould #Joseph #Tularosa #Howard #Atlanta #Preceding #Pauline #Anna #Frances #Hayden #Virginia #Academy #Vespers #Dead #Monastery #Mass #Father #Farley #Continuing #Fund
Obituary: Sister Mary Anne Michele Raley, age 92, died 6, 2017
The family of Howard Thomas Raley and Anna Straub Raley welcomed their daughter, Marcella Amalia, into their family 10, 1924, in Paragould, AR. Upon being received at St. Scholastica Convent 24, 1948, she took the name Sister Mary Anne Michele Raley. Sister Anne Michele taught school for 16 years, then moved into secretarial work at St. Scholastica Convent, Fort Smith, Arkansas; Friendship House and Presentation Parish in Chicago, Illinois; ACORN office, Little Rock; Donnelly , Kansas City, Kansas; Cooper Clinic office, Fort Smith; Heifer, Inc., Little Rock; and St. Josephs , North Little Rock. For the past 20 years Sister Anne Michele has resided at St. Scholastica and at Chapel Ridge and Rehab.
Sister Anne Michele is survived by three brothers: James "John" Jefferson, Paragould, AR; Joseph Ronald, Tularosa, NM; and Howard Thomas, Atlanta, GA.
Preceding her in death are her parents; four sisters: Pauline Raley, Anna Loretta Raley, Frances Raley- Hayden, and Virginia Raley-Ephrussi. Pallbearers will be her nieces and nephews, St. Scholastica Academy alumnae, and her infirmary caretakers.
Vespers for the Dead will be , 12, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. in the Monastery Chapel. The funeral Mass will be , 13, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. with Father Les Farley as presider. Burial will be in the Monastery cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to St. Scholastica Continuing Fund, P O Box 3489, Fort Smith, AR 72913.

▰ Roy Woodrow Raleigh

Died March 31, … More Information
Roy Woodrow Raleigh, age 88 of Heber Springs, Arkansas, entered into eternal rest March 31, 2006.
Obituary published: April 01, 2006 in "ARGaz"

▰ Nellie Ann (Hurt) Raleigh

Died December 20, … More Information
Nellie Ann (Hurt) Raleigh, age 101 of Ashdown, Arkansas, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home December 20, 1999.
Obituary published: December 21, 1999 in "Texarkana G (TX)"

▰ Lawrence Eldon Raleigh

Died September 08, … More Information
Lawrence Eldon Raleigh, of Ashdown, Arkansas, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord September 8, 2003. Lawrence was 60.
Obituary published: September 09, 2003 in "Texarkana G (TX)"

▰ Jason Raleigh

Died February 24, … More Information
Jason Raleigh, born March 11, 1981 joined the Lord February 24, 2021 in Van Buren, Arkansas. Jason was 39.
Family members and close friends: , La Fonda Ortiz, Juanell Glotzbach, Wanda Meadors, Mckenzie Glotzbach, Sandra Primm

▰ Susan Rakow

Died September 04, … More Information
Susan Rakow, born September 6, 1968 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord September 4, 2016 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Susan was 47.

▰ Susan Rakow

Died September 04, … More Information
Susan Rakow, born September 6, 1968 departed this life Sunday September 4, 2016 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Susan was 47.
Family members and close friends: , Leslie Smith, Kimberly Melton, Terri Holloway, Linda & Tommy Hudson, Diana Lovell, Polly Shoemaker, Staff Of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home, Linda Adair, Debbie Mccarty, Laurence Myers, Brenda Riley, Julie Dixon

▰ Pat Wallace Rakestraw

Died January 11, … More Information
Pat Wallace Rakestraw, a resident of Siloam Springs, Arkansas for decades, died January 11, 2002 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas at the age of 59.
Obituary published: January 12, 2002 in "Mornews"

▰ Nancy Jeanne Rakestraw

Died April 11, … More Information
Nancy Jeanne Rakestraw, born March 18, 1931 left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home April 11, 2012 in Rogers, Arkansas. Nancy was 81.
Family members and close friends: , Tracy Hancock, Donna Hanson

▰ Jimmy D Rakestraw

Died January 07, … More Information
Jimmy D Rakestraw, of Jacksonville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully January 7, 2014. Jimmy was 74.
Obituary published: January 08, 2014 in "DemGaz"

▰ Jackie Lynn Rakestraw

Died February 22, … More Information
Jackie Lynn Rakestraw passed away February 22, 2015 in West Memphis, Arkansas.

▰ Cora L (Jones) Rakestraw

Died August 23, … More Information
Cora L (Jones) Rakestraw, 92, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home August 23, 2004.
Obituary published: August 24, 2004 in "ARGaz"

▰ Cora L Rakestraw

Died August 24, … More Information
Cora L Rakestraw, of Arkansas, went into the presence of the Lord on August 24, 2004. Cora was 92.
Obituary published: August 25, 2004 in "Jacksonville P"

▰ Vesta Ann (Grimsley) Rakes

Died April 20, … More Information
Vesta Ann (Grimsley) Rakes, of Centerton, Arkansas, passed from this world into the next April 20, 2003. Vesta was 94.
Obituary published: April 21, 2003 in "Mornews"

▰ Safronia Idella (Braithwaite) Rakes

Died February 10, … More Information
Safronia Idella (Braithwaite) Rakes, of Bentonville, Arkansas, passed from this life on February 10, 1999. Safronia was 93.
Obituary published: February 11, 1999 in "Mornews"

▰ Ruth (Smith)[Sands] Rakes

Died October 14, … More Information
Ruth (Smith)[Sands] Rakes, of Cave Springs, Arkansas, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she October 14, 2005. Ruth was 88.
Obituary published: October 15, 2005 in "Mornews"

▰ Nelson Rakes

Died September 21, … More Information
Nelson Rakes, born September 25, 1955 entered the Kingdom of Heaven September 21, 2017 in Austin, Arkansas. Nelson was 61.

▰ Mary Lou (Asbury) Rakes

Died June 14, … More Information
Mary Lou (Asbury) Rakes, age 80 of Rogers, Arkansas, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home June 14, 2004.
Obituary published: June 15, 2004 in "Mornews"

▰ Maddie Rakes

Died January 03, … More Information
Maddie Rakes, of Centerton, Arkansas, entered the Kingdom of Heaven January 3, 2002. Maddie was 0.
Obituary published: January 04, 2002 in "Mornews"

▰ James Dorsey Rakes

Died January 22, … More Information
James Dorsey Rakes, of Beebe, Arkansas, entered into eternal rest January 22, 2014. James was 82.
Obituary published: January 23, 2014 in "DemGaz"

▰ Gary Wayne Rakes, Sr

Died March 18, … More Information
Gary Wayne Rakes, Sr , born August 22, 1949 went to be with the Lord on March 18, 2016 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Gary was 66. Tags: #Sharon
Obituary: Gary was born on 22, 1949 and passed away on , 18, 2016. Gary was a resident of Fayetteville, Arkansas at the time of passing. Gary was married to Sharon.

▰ Floyd Doyle Rakes

Died May 20, … More Information
Floyd Doyle Rakes, age 71 of Lowell, Arkansas, left hisearthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home May 20, 2001.
Obituary published: May 21, 2001 in "Mornews"

▰ Elmer Rush Rakes

Died April 21, … More Information
Elmer Rush Rakes, of Bentonville, Arkansas, passed from this world into the next April 21, 2005. Elmer was 88.
Obituary published: April 22, 2005 in "Mornews"

▰ Doyle Rakes

Died November 19, … More Information
Doyle Rakes, born July 22, 1937 died November 19, 2016 in Rogers, Arkansas. Doyle was 79.

▰ Doyle Rakes

Died November 19, … More Information
Doyle Rakes, born July 22, 1937 passed from this life on November 19, 2016 in Rogers, Arkansas. Doyle was 79.
Family members and close friends: , Marsha And Mark Rolle

▰ David Matney Rakes

Died April 17, … More Information
David Matney Rakes, age 47 of Fayetteville, Arkansas, left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home April 17, 2001.
Obituary published: April 18, 2001 in "Mornews"

▰ Christle Jean (Mason) Rakes

Died January 22, … More Information
Christle Jean (Mason) Rakes, age 82 of Beebe, Arkansas, entered into eternal rest January 22, 2014.
Obituary published: January 23, 2014 in "DemGaz"

▰ Carol Ann (Klunder) Rakes

Died August 03, … More Information
Carol Ann (Klunder) Rakes, of Gentry, Arkansas, died on August 3, 2004. Carol was 80.
Obituary published: August 04, 2004 in "Mornews"

▰ Carl James Raker

Died February 15, … More Information
Carl James Raker, born June 4, 1922 went to be with the Lord on February 15, 2016 in Malvern, Arkansas. Carl was 93. Tags: #Thelma
Obituary: Carl was born on 4, 1922 and passed away on , 15, 2016. Carl was a resident of Malvern, Arkansas at the time of passing. Carl was married to Thelma.

▰ Robert Joseph Rake

Died February 22, … More Information
Robert Joseph Rake, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, went into the presence of the Lord on February 22, 2000. Robert was 73.
Obituary published: February 23, 2000 in "SW Times"

▰ Mary Alice [Hill] Rake

Died October 01, … More Information
On October 1, 2001, Mary Alice [Hill] Rake, 74, of Ozark, Arkansas left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home.
Obituary published: October 02, 2001 in "SW Times"

▰ David Meeker Edward Ii Raithel

Died July 09, … More Information
David Meeker Edward Ii Raithel, of Little Rock, Arkansas, was anxious to meet his Maker and Master July 9, 2005. David was 16.
Obituary published: July 10, 2005 in "ARGaz"

▰ Thomas William Raisbeck

Died January 13, … More Information
Thomas William Raisbeck, born December 23, 1921 entered eternal life January 13, 2017 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Thomas was 95.

▰ Maxine Louise (Riseley) Raisbeck

Died March 05, … More Information
Maxine Louise (Riseley) Raisbeck, of Arkansas, born in Chariton, Iowa, entered Heaven's gates on March 5, 2014. Maxine was 90.
Obituary published: March 06, 2014 in "DemGaz"

▰ William Rainwater

Died June 02, … More Information
William Rainwater, age 71 of Tyronza, Arkansas, passed from this world into the next June 2, 2005.
Obituary published: June 03, 2005 in "Jonesboro Sun"

▰ Waneve Scott Rainwater

Died January 12, … More Information
Waneve Scott Rainwater, 79, of Springdale, Arkansas departed this life January 12, 2004.
Obituary published: January 13, 2004 in "Mornews"

▰ W Sloan Rainwater

Died January 11, … More Information
W Sloan Rainwater, born April 9, 1923 departed this life Sunday January 11, 2017 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Rainwater was 93. Tags: #Elizabeth #Little #High #Central #Junior #University #Arkansas #School #Lottie #Cobbs #Hampton #Force #Elmendorf #Anchorage #Alaska #Dorado #Burton #Clinic #Springs #Obstetrics #Gynecology #Robert #James #Rainwater #Faye #Martha #Bend #Oregon #Paul #Crossett #Judy #Austin #Texas #Tonia #Dallas #Sherwood #Christian #Jesse #Jason #Luke #Connor #Golden #Colorado #Jackson #Charlotte #Parker #Brooks #Catherine #Brannon #Heart #Inpatient #Sloan #Griffin #Leggett #Healy #Roth
Obituary: William Sloan Rainwater died 11, 2017. Sloan was born in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas on 9, 1923. He was one of four children of the late R.O. and Elizabeth Rainwater. A graduate of Little Rock High School (now Central). Sloan attended Little Rock Junior (now UALR) before graduating from the University of Arkansas Medical School in 1946. On 17, 1945, he married Lottie Elizabeth Cobbs.



Sloan began his medical practice in Hampton, Arkansas before serving in the U.S Air Force, based at Elmendorf AFB in Anchorage, Alaska. his military service, he opened a practice in El Dorado, Arkansas in 1954, where he and Lottie raised their family. In 1974, he continued in practice with the Burton Eisley Clinic in Hot Springs until his retirement. Sloan’s practice was devoted to Obstetrics and Gynecology and he was especially proud of the thousands of babies he delivered.



Sloan was preceded in death by his older brothers, Robert and James Rainwater, his son, James Allan Rainwater and his wife, Faye.



He is survived by his wife, Lottie Rainwater and a sister, Martha Lewis of Bend, Oregon. Also surviving him are a son, Paul S. Rainwater (Sue) of Crossett and a daughter, Judy Brooks (Ronnie) of Austin, Texas, a stepdaughter, La Tonia Hale (Terry) of Austin, Texas, a stepson, Dallas Pierce (Eva) of Sherwood, Arkansas. He leaves four grandsons, Christian Brooks (Jennifer), Jesse Brooks (Candace), all of Austin, TX, Jason Rainwater (Kristi) of Little Rock and Luke Rainwater (Noelle) of Dallas.



Sloan had seven great grandchildren: Connor Brooks, of Golden, Colorado, Jackson Brooks, Charlotte Brooks, Parker Ann and Jesse Jarratt Brooks, all of Austin, Texas, Catherine Elliott Rainwater, of Dallas, and Brannon Sloan Rainwater, of Little Rock. Additional survivors are numerous nieces and a nephew.



The family would like to thank the staffs of the Heart Hospital of Arkansas and Arkansas Hospice Inpatient for their compassionate support during Sloan’s brief illness.



Those who knew Sloan will remember his warmth, kindness and generosity. His family will cherish memories of him as a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather.



are under the direction of Griffin, Leggett, Healy and Roth. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.


▰ W Sloan Rainwater

Died January 11, … More Information
W Sloan Rainwater, born April 9, 1923 died January 11, 2017 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Rainwater was 93.
Family members and close friends: , Bill & Barbara Rogers, John And Jenelle ( Neal ) Lipton, Staff Of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home, Suzie Tyler, Gayle Rainwater Jackson

▰ Shirley Alice (Smith) Rainwater

Died January 30, … More Information
Shirley Alice (Smith) Rainwater, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, entered the Kingdom of Heaven January 30, 2010. Shirley was 83.
Obituary published: January 31, 2010 in "DemGaz"

▰ Shannon Clay Rainwater

Died July 14, … More Information
Shannon Clay Rainwater, born December 18, 1975 entered into eternal rest July 14, 2015 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. Shannon was 39.

▰ Sarah Marie (Rozzell) Rainwater

Died March 17, … More Information
Sarah Marie (Rozzell) Rainwater, age 89 of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully March 17, 2010.
Obituary published: March 18, 2010 in "DemGaz"

▰ Sara Morgan Rainwater

Died March 19, … More Information
Sara Morgan Rainwater, age 81 of Jonesboro, Arkansas, entered Heaven's gates on March 19, 2002.
Obituary published: March 20, 2002 in "Jonesboro Sun"

▰ Ruby (Lamb) Rainwater

Died April 27, … More Information
Ruby (Lamb) Rainwater, age 79 of Jonesboro, Arkansas, went into the presence of the Lord on April 27, 1998.
Obituary published: April 28, 1998 in "Jonesboro Sun"

▰ Robert Roy Rainwater

Died May 17, … More Information
On May 17, 2021, Robert Roy Rainwater, 79 of Lynden, Arkansas passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: May 18, 2021 in "DemGaz"

▰ Robert Rainwater

Died October 06, … More Information
Robert Rainwater went into the presence of the Lord on October 6, 2016 in Sheridan, Arkansas.
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