ᐅ Arkansas Death Notices 2009-2024
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▰ Sue (Lenderman) Spence

Died November 12, … More Information
Sue (Lenderman) Spence, of Cabot, Arkansas, entered Heaven's gates on November 12, 2006. Sue was 79.
Obituary published: November 13, 2006 in "ARGaz"

▰ Ryan Shane Spence

Died May 21, … More Information
Ryan Shane Spence, age 26 of Van Buren, Arkansas, passed from this world into the next May 21, 2020.
Obituary published: May 22, 2020 in "SW Times"

▰ Ruth (Jackson) Spence

Died June 17, … More Information
Ruth (Jackson) Spence, of Rogers, Arkansas, passed from this world into the next June 17, 2004. Ruth was 76.
Obituary published: June 18, 2004 in "Mornews"

▰ Robert Edward Spence

Died April 10, … More Information
Robert Edward Spence, age 48 of Arkansas, born in Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully April 10, 2007.
Obituary published: April 11, 2007 in "ARGaz"

▰ Rex Leon Spence

Died December 05, … More Information
Rex Leon Spence, of Hartford, Arkansas, entered eternal life December 5, 2000. Rex was 43.
Obituary published: December 06, 2000 in "SW Times"

▰ Rex Leon Spence

Died December 04, … More Information
Rex Leon Spence, age 43 of Hartford, Arkansas, entered eternal life December 4, 2000.
Obituary published: December 05, 2000 in "SW Times"

▰ Ray Loren Spence

Died May 04, … More Information
Ray Loren Spence, 88, went to be with the Lord on May 4, 2021 in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Obituary published: May 05, 2021 in "DemGaz"

▰ Peggy Sue (Johnston) Spence

Died November 23, … More Information
Peggy Sue (Johnston) Spence, of Bradley, Arkansas, passed away peacefully November 23, 1999. Peggy was 57.
Obituary published: November 24, 1999 in "Texarkana G (TX)"

▰ Patricia Ann Spence

Died April 12, … More Information
Patricia Ann Spence, born December 9, 1932 entered the Kingdom of Heaven April 12, 2016 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Patricia was 83.

▰ Oakley Raelynn Spence

Died May 20, … More Information
Oakley Raelynn Spence, born May 20, 2016 entered into eternal rest May 20, 2016 in Lavaca, Arkansas. Oakley was 0.

▰ Mr Noel Edward Spence, Sr

Died February 25, … More Information
Mr Noel Edward Spence, Sr , born September 5, 1922 passed from this world into the next February 25, 2017 in Corning, Arkansas. Mr was 94. Tags: #Corning #Arkansas #Mable
Obituary: Mr. Spence was born on 5, 1922 and passed away on , 25, 2017. Mr. Spence was a resident of Corning, Arkansas at the time of passing. Mr. Spence was married to Mable.

▰ Mary Lea (Payne) Spence

Died July 09, … More Information
Mary Lea (Payne) Spence, age 77 of Arkansas, born in Louisiana, passed from this world into the next July 9, 2001.
Obituary published: July 10, 2001 in "Shreveport Times (LA)"

▰ Marjorie Jo Spence

Died November 09, … More Information
Marjorie Jo Spence, born September 28, 1924 gained her wings on November 9, 2016 in Wynne, Arkansas. Marjorie was 92.

▰ Mar-Jo Vandalsem Spence

Died November 09, … More Information
Mar-Jo Vandalsem Spence, born January 28, 1924 died on November 9, 2016 in Wynne, Arkansas. Mar-Jo was 92.

▰ Mar Jo Vandalsem Spence

Died November 09, … More Information
Mar Jo Vandalsem Spence, born September 28, 1924 went into the presence of the Lord on November 9, 2016 in Forest City, Arkansas. Mar was 92.

▰ Lonnie Spence

Died April 23, … More Information
Lonnie Spence, age 65 of Rogers, Arkansas passed away April 23, 2003.
Obituary published: April 24, 2003 in "Mornews"

▰ Lillian R Spence

Died July 21, … More Information
Lillian R Spence, of Searcy, Arkansas, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home July 21, 2004. Lillian was 73.
Obituary published: July 22, 2004 in "Texarkana G (TX)"

▰ Laverne Mae (Betts) Spence

Died April 10, … More Information
Laverne Mae (Betts) Spence died unexpectedly on April 10, 2017 at the age of 89 in Searcy, Arkansas.
Obituary published: April 11, 2017 in "Daily Cit"

▰ Kevin Spence

Died July 27, … More Information
Kevin Spence, born December 6, 1959 died July 27, 2017 in Marmaduke, Arkansas. Kevin was 57.

▰ Kaitlyn Faith Spence

Died January 27, … More Information
Kaitlyn Faith Spence, age 0 of Searcy, Arkansas, went into the presence of the Lord on January 27, 2014.
Obituary published: January 28, 2014 in "DemGaz"

▰ Jean Marie Spence

Died July 25, … More Information
Jean Marie Spence, born January 24, 1937 died on July 25, 2017 in Morrilton, Arkansas. Jean was 80.

▰ Janice Spence

Died January 08, … More Information
Janice Spence, born August 2, 1935 was anxious to meet her Maker and Master January 8, 2015 in Piggott, Arkansas. Janice was 79.

▰ James Richard Spence

Died October 22, … More Information
James Richard Spence, 75, of Little Rock, Arkansas departed this life October 22, 2003.
Obituary published: October 23, 2003 in "ARGaz"

▰ Herbert Spence

Died October 08, … More Information
Herbert Spence, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord October 8, 1999. Herbert was 69.
Obituary published: October 09, 1999 in "Augusta Ch (GA)"

▰ Herbert Spence

Died October 09, … More Information
Herbert Spence, age 69 of Jonesboro, Arkansas, entered eternal life October 9, 1999.
Obituary published: October 10, 1999 in "Augusta Ch (GA)"

▰ Heath Allen Spence

Died December 26, … More Information
Heath Allen Spence, born November 11, 1981 entered eternal life December 26, 2015 in Mt. Ida, Arkansas. Heath was 34. Tags: #Arkansas
Obituary: Heath was born on 11, 1981 and passed away on , 26, 2015. Heath was a resident of Mt. Ida, Arkansas.

▰ Geraldene Spence

Died May 11, … More Information
Geraldene Spence, born June 21, 1926 departed this life Sunday May 11, 2010 in Alexander, Arkansas. Geraldene was 83.

▰ Fred Jr Spence

Died April 21, … More Information
Fred Jr Spence, age 79 of Malvern, Arkansas, entered eternal life April 21, 2006.
Obituary published: April 22, 2006 in "ARGaz"

▰ Emerson Spence

Died May 01, … More Information
Emerson Spence, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, entered the Kingdom of Heaven May 1, 2000. Emerson was 69.
Obituary published: May 02, 2000 in "Mornews"

▰ Elsie (Garland)[Unice] Spence

Died March 10, … More Information
Elsie (Garland)[Unice] Spence, of Corning, Arkansas, entered Heaven's gates on March 10, 2002. Elsie was 92.
Obituary published: March 11, 2002 in "Jonesboro Sun"

▰ Earma Spence

Died May 05, … More Information
Earma Spence, 76, went to be with the Lord on May 5, 2006 in Blytheville, Arkansas.
Obituary published: May 06, 2006 in "ARGaz"

▰ Doris Jean Spence

Died August 11, … More Information
Doris Jean Spence, born June 15, 1931 left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home August 11, 2017 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Doris was 86. Tags: #Jean #Union #Insurance #Little #John #Declaration #Independence #Descendants #Signers #Cardinal #Garden #Henderson #Methodist #School #Wesley #Choir #United #Women #Christian #Arkansas #Christmas #Spence- #James #Spence #Lois #Jacksonville #Randy #Anita #David #Cindy #Steve #Melissa #Dallas #Laura #Elliot #Aaron #Leech #Celeste #Diana #Mattie #Road #Family #Rest #North #Rock
Obituary: Doris Jean Spence, age 86, passed away , 11, 2017. She was born 15, 1931, in Stockton, California, to Clarence Wesley Ball Everett and Lillian May Natzke Everett.

If you knew Jean you knew her love of God, country and family. She was a devoted wife of 47 years and loved her children and family dearly. She worked for many years at Union Life Insurance of Little Rock, before leaving there to become a homemaker. She was very proud to be a descendent of John Hart who was a signer of the Declaration of Independence and was a member in good standing of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. She also was a former member of the Cardinal Heights Garden Club. She was a longtime member of Henderson United Methodist Church, where she taught School for the Wesley Class, was a youth director, Choir member, and an active member of the United Methodist Women. She was a devout Christian who lead her family by example.

One of Jean’s favorite activities was camping with her husband and children at various campsites around the state of Arkansas, creating many great memories. Her patriotism was on full display just not on the 4th of , but every day. Jean’s warmth and love made Christmas the best time of year creating festive family gatherings for extended family and friends. She enjoyed carrying on the traditions and memories of the Spence-Masters family reunion, passing the torch to the next generation.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 47 years James Richard ‘Jim’ Spence of Little Rock, and her sister Lois Middleton of Jacksonville. She is survived by her son Randy Spence and wife Anita of Little Rock , David Spence and wife Cindy of Little Rock, Steve Spence and wife Melissa of Dallas and daughter Laura Leech and husband James of Little Rock; grandsons Elliot Adams, Aaron Spence, and McLean Leech, and granddaughters Celeste Flannigan, Diana Allen, and Mattie Leech, and 9 great-grandchildren.

services will be held , 17, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. in the sanctuary of Henderson United Methodist Church 13000 W. Baseline Road in Little Rock, with food and fellowship to follow in the Family Life . Burial will be at Rest Hills in North Little Rock, AR. Service arrangements being handled by Rest Hills in North Little Rock.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be made to Henderson United Methodist Church. The family has asked for you to share your memories online at www.griffinleggettresthills.com

▰ Doris Jean Spence

Died August 12, … More Information
Doris Jean Spence, born June 15, 1931 entered Heaven's gates on August 12, 2017 in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Doris was 86.

▰ Doris Jean Spence

Died August 11, … More Information
Doris Jean Spence, born June 15, 1931 went into the presence of the Lord on August 11, 2017 in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Doris was 86.
Family members and close friends: , Melissa Spence, Glenda Brazzel, Terry And Teresa Harris, Debby Ritter, Steve Spence, Kathy & James Mcleod, Staff Of Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home & Memorial Park

▰ Clarence Dean Spence

Died September 09, … More Information
Clarence Dean Spence, of Arkansas, born in Oklahoma, passed from this life on September 9, 2020. Clarence was 85.
Obituary published: September 10, 2020 in "DemGaz"

▰ Clarence "Skeet" Spence

Died August 18, … More Information
Clarence "Skeet" Spence, 85, of Hot Springs, Arkansas departed this life August 18, 2009.
Obituary published: August 19, 2009 in "DemGaz"

▰ Calvin Perry Spence

Died November 29, … More Information
Calvin Perry Spence, age 79 of Conway, Arkansas, entered into eternal rest November 29, 2005.
Obituary published: November 30, 2005 in "ARGaz"

▰ Billy Joe Spence

Died January 18, … More Information
Billy Joe Spence, age 64 of Little Rock, Arkansas, entered eternal life January 18, 2006.
Obituary published: January 19, 2006 in "ARGaz"

▰ Betty [Groggans] Spence

Died October 15, … More Information
Betty [Groggans] Spence, age 73 of Monticello, Arkansas, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master October 15, 2006.
Obituary published: October 16, 2006 in "ARGaz"

▰ Azalee Spence

Died March 21, … More Information
Azalee Spence, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went into the presence of the Lord on March 21, 2002. Azalee was 88.
Obituary published: March 22, 2002 in "Texarkana G (TX)"

▰ Audrey Spence

Died September 18, … More Information
Audrey Spence, 94, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, entered the Kingdom of Heaven September 18, 2005.
Obituary published: September 19, 2005 in "Baxter Bulletin"

▰ Audrey Spence

Died September 20, … More Information
Audrey Spence, of Mtn Home, Arkansas, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she September 20, 2005. Audrey was 94.
Obituary published: September 21, 2005 in "ARGaz"

▰ Andy Leroy Spence

Died September 05, … More Information
Andy Leroy Spence, of Ft Smith, Arkansas, died on September 5, 2019. Andy was 61.
Obituary published: September 06, 2019 in "SW Times"

▰ Andy Leroy Spence

Died September 04, … More Information
Andy Leroy Spence, age 61 of Ft Smith, Arkansas, gained his wings on September 4, 2019.
Obituary published: September 05, 2019 in "SW Times"

▰ Alfreda Nadine (Lockwood) Spence

Died July 15, … More Information
Alfreda Nadine (Lockwood) Spence, age 84 of Ft Smith, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on July 15, 2017.
Obituary published: July 16, 2017 in "SW Times"

▰ Alfreda L Spence

Died July 11, … More Information
Alfreda L Spence, born September 2, 1932 entered eternal life July 11, 2017 in Arkansas. Alfreda was 84. Tags: #Administrative #Arkansas #University #Washington #Boston #Wolves #Razorbacks #Methodist #Christian #Fort #Jonesboro #Molly #General #Oklahoma #Board #President #Sebastian #Association #Retarded #Booneville #Development #Virginia #Spence #Patricia #George #Mira #Paragould #Spences #Alfreda #Loren #Pamela #Richard #Jennifer #Jeffery #Linda #Bentonville #Holt #Kansas #Missouri #Mercy #Cooper #Ashley #South #Brookfield #Living #Covington #Edwards #Service #Chapel #Pallbearers #Jack #Brittain #Boyle #Yada #Humphries #John #Abilities #North #Street #Faith #Massard
Obituary: Alfreda Nadine Lockwood Spence, 84, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away 11, 2017. She was born 2, 1932 in rural Greene , Arkansas.

Mrs. Spence loved to learn. She kept at it when she could make time outside of her family responsibilities and finally completed her degree in Administrative Management at Arkansas State University as an honor graduate at the age of 57. She loved flowers and to garden. She was a fan of the Washington Redskins, the Boston Celtics, the Arkansas State Red Wolves, and the Razorbacks.

Mrs. Spence was a lifelong Methodist, who played the piano and organ for her church as a girl and remained a committed and faithful Christian throughout her life.

raising her children, Mrs. Spence worked as a secretary in Fort Smith and Jonesboro. She was a dedicated employee well thought of by her colleagues. Through the years, Mrs. Spence also worked in a variety of charitable roles. She was presented the Molly Pitcher award by the commanding General at Fort Sill, Oklahoma for her service to the post through the officers wives club. Her last charitable organization role was service on the Board and as President of what was then known as the Sebastian Association of Retarded Citizens. While associated with the Retarded Citizens Association, Mrs. Spence began to write letters to children placed with the Booneville Human Development . Though the recipients usually could not read and had to have the letters read to them, she wrote the letters to them on a regular basis simply to provide them contact to the outside world. She initially wrote to children of people she knew through her work with the Association. Later, when the staff at Booneville let her know that many of the residents had no family to write to them, Mrs. Spence began to write letters to those residents on a monthly basis, often providing little gifts of food, or a stuffed animal or toy for a birthday or holiday. She continued this practice for more than twenty years, writing more than 4,000 letters, stopping only in the last few months when she could no longer continue due to declining health.

Mrs. Spence was preceded in death by two daughters, Virginia Lorene Spence, who died as an infant, and her downs syndrome daughter, Patricia Darlene Spence, who lived with Mrs. Spence and her husband all her life and who they cared for in their home through a ten year period of progressive dementia before her death in 2011. She is also preceded in death by her parents, George and Mira Lockwood, formerly of Paragould, Arkansas.

Mrs. Spence is survived by her husband, Ray Spence, of Fort Smith. were married over 65 years having been married 28, 1951. Being just two months apart in age and both living in small Paragould, the Spences could not remember a time they did not know each other and specifically remembered being in school together from the age of four. Family lore is that at the age of seven, after they had attended confirmation classes together, on the morning the invitation was made, Alfreda stopped at the pew where her future husband was sitting with his family. she told him, Loren, its time to go up and join the church, they joined hands and proceeded to walk up together to do so.

Mrs. Spence is also survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Richard Cowan; and her grandchildren, Jennifer Cowan and Jeffery Cowan, all of Fort Smith; her son and daughter-in-law, George and Linda Spence, of Bentonville, Arkansas; and a sister and brother-in-law, Virginia and Rev. Charles Holt, of Kansas City, Missouri.

In the last few years, particularly in the last eighteen months, Mrs. Spence was provided medical care at Mercy Hospital, at Cooper Clinic, at other clinics around Fort Smith, at Ashley Rehab & , at South Rehab, at The Brookfield Assisted Living, at Covington Rehab & , and finally at Mercy Hospice. The family wishes to recognize and thank the nurses, technicians, doctors, and other staff of these facilities for their ministrations to Mrs. Spence and their patience with and kindness to the family members who have been with her. Your professionalism reflects well on you and this community.

Visitation will be at Edwards , , 18, 2017, from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Service will be 10:00 AM , 19, 2017, in Edwards Chapel followed by interment at the U.S. National in Fort Smith.

Honorary Pallbearers will be: Lt. Col Ret, Jack Cassingham, Dr. Doug Brittain, CWO Ret. Bob Boyle, J. W. Holmes, Bob Yada, CWO Ret. Paul Humphries, and John Karrant.

Mrs. Spence loved flowers and it would be a fitting tribute to her for anyone reading this to give flowers to a friend or family member in her honor and memory. Those who feel a memorial to be appropriate can make them to Abilities Unlimited, 815 North N Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901 or Faith United Methodist Church, 2901 Massard Road, Fort Smith, AR 72903.

Online condolences may be sent to www.edwardsfuneralhome.com

▰ Alfreda L Spence

Died January 01, … More Information

Family members and close friends: , Susan Chaney, David Weaver, Bruce And Brenda Vick, Ron Williams, Kay And Jw Holmes

▰ Richard Warren Dr Spelzhaus

Died July 26, … More Information
Richard Warren Dr Spelzhaus, of Forrest City, Arkansas, departed this life Sunday July 26, 2000. Richard was 78.
Obituary published: July 27, 2000 in "Com-A (TN)"

▰ Mary Darlene Spells

Died November 02, … More Information
Mary Darlene Spells, age 71 of Camden, Arkansas, entered into eternal rest November 2, 2009.
Obituary published: November 03, 2009 in "DemGaz"

▰ Jack E Spells

Died February 22, … More Information
Jack E Spells, of Austin, Arkansas, joined the Lord February 22, 2012. Jack was 69.
Obituary published: February 23, 2012 in "DemGaz"
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