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Charlie Edward Grice
(March 15, 1960 - August 6, 2016)
Mr. Charlie Edward Grice was born March 15, 1960 in Blytheville, Arkansas to Eddie Lee and Nina Grice Woods. He was a factory worker and of the Baptist Faith.
Mr. Grice departed this life on August 6, 2016 in Blytheville, Arkansas at the age of 56.
He is preceded in death by his father: Eddie Woods Sr.
Mr. Grice leaves to cherish his memories, his mother: Nina Woods of Blytheville, Arkansas, four brothers: Curtis Williams of Blytheville, Arkansas, Eddie Woods Jr., Jawaan Woods and Marsean Woods all of Chicago, Illinois, and four sister: Dorothy Heard and Littie Logan both of Blytheville, Arkansas, Angel Jackson and Elizabeth Wherry both of Chicago, Illinois.
A memorial service will be held Friday, August 12, 2016 at 2:00pm at Wilson Funeral Home. The burial will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens.
James Kenneth "Kenny" Brown
(April 4, 1939 - July 21, 2016)
James Kenneth “Kenny” Brown 77, joined his wife Linda in the arms of Christ on July 21, 2016. Born April 4, 1939, in Pocahontas, AR, he was the son of the late Ella Mae Carroll and late Edgar B. Carroll. Kenny was preceded in death by his loving wife Linda, sister Mary Walls and sister Mona Jones. He is survived by his son Heath Brown and wife Jamie of Daphne, AL; son Kenneth Earl Brown of Navarre, FL; daughter Stephanie DeLaney and husband Kevin of Ashland, MO and daughter LaDonna Brown Moody of Holly Springs, MS; grandchildren Dalton, Dylan and Drew Brown, Chandler Ault, Ty DeLaney, Brian York, Jonathan Moore, Ariel Moody and four great grandchildren.
Kenny spent the majority of his adult years in Mississippi County, while much of his younger years were spent in Luxora, AR, St. Charles, MO, Phoenix, AZ and England. He retired from the City of Osceola, where he worked in several different departments for a total of 20 years. His time spent as a city employee provided him with the opportunity to make many new acquaintances over the years, of which many resulted in lifelong friendships.
Until his health prevented him from doing so, Kenny spent his free time hunting or fishing with his family members or close friends. He loved sharing his passion and knowledge of these sports with his children and grandchildren.
Although limited by the daily challenges he faced with emphysema, Kenny was a very active member of the Westside Baptist Church and spent many of his last years involved with the various activities of the church. Kenny’s church family had a very special place in his heart and he always wanted to do his part in helping out the church where he could.
Kenny fought a very courageous and difficult battle with emphysema and will forever be remembered and revered by those who loved him, for the strength and determination he put forth day after day, and until his last day.
Memorial Services will be held Saturday, August 6, 2016, 2:00 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Bassett Cemetery, Bassett AR.
Jeremy Neal Owens
February 3, 2011
North Little Rock, Arkansas
Jeremy Neal Owens, 31 of North Little Rock, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2011.
Jeremy was born at Memorial Hospital in North Little Rock AR. He was the first child born by the Lamaze Natural Child Birth method in North Little Rock. Jeremy’s birth set the tone for the rest of his life. He was a true fighter that lived life on his own terms.
As a child Jeremy was very active in sports. He was a 3rd degree red belt in Taekwondo-Do, an active indoor and outdoor soccer player and played Little League baseball.
Later Jeremy focused his passion on weight lifting where he was commonly one of the strongest weight lifters in the gym, bench pressing over 400 pounds.
Most of all Jeremy was a sweet, loving and caring person. He never met anyone he didn’t like and he would always go out of his way to help a friend. He was the kind of guy that would give you everything he had if he thought it would help you.
Jeremy had voracious appetite for living life. His carefree spirit and attitude was an inspiration to all that came in contact with him.
He also had an insatiable passion for food. Jeremy always looked forward to the times he would spend with his family when they shared a special meal together. There was always plenty of food, laughter and love when everyone gathered and above it all, Jeremy’s hearty laugh.
Like all of us, Jeremy sometimes struggled with adversity. But he never gave up hope and tried to council others on how to avoid the mistakes he felt he had made in his own life.
We will all miss Jeremy but we must celebrate his life by being the best version of ourselves as possible. That is what he would have wanted.
Jeremy Owens is survived by his mother Gwen Owens Brown and Step-Father Mike Brown, Father John N. Owens and Step-Mother Lorraine Owens, brother Sean Owens and his wife Jeannie Owens and daughter Sierra Owens, sister Allyson Prusss and husband Mathew Pruss and nephew Braydon Pruss, Grand-parents Newton and Luellen Young, Aunt Brenda Partain, Uncle Mark Young and Aunt Sydney Young, cousins Amanda Forbes, husband Jason and sons Andrew, Ethan and Josh Young, cousins Steve, Michelle and Jason Hollowell, step-brother Matt Brown and wife Kristi Brown and step-sisters Mallory Brown, Jessica Maxwell, Tara Maxwell and many special friends that enriched his life along the way. Jeremy is preceded in death by grandparents W.S. (Bud) and Francis Owens.
He will be greatly missed but will always be treasured in our hearts.
Memorials may be made to The Salvation Army on their website www.salvationarmy.org.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Monday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street, North Little Rock, AR 72114, two blocks down from NLR High School on the same side of the street. Phone 501-758-1170.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Tuesday at Quapaw Quarter United Methodist Church, 1601 South Louisiana Street, Little Rock, AR, with Reverend Luke Flesher presiding. Take the Main street exit and go south away from downtown Little Rock, turn right of main (west) on 16th. Building is on left. Just 2 blocks from Governor’s Mansion. Church phone 501-375-1600.
Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street, 758-1170.
E.A. Ostedgaard
February 7, 1926 - May 12, 2012
North Little Rock, Arkansas
E.A. Ostedgaard, of North Little Rock, a business and civic leader died Saturday, May 12, 2012.
He received his BSC degree from the University of Iowa at age 20 and became associated with Aetna Life Insurance Company in 1947. He succeeded Gordon Campbell and Foster Vineyard, his Mentors, and was General Agent of the Little Rock Agency from 1962-1982.
His organization specialized in Retirement Plans, Estate and Financial Planning and Investments, ranking No.1 with Aetna nationwide on actual results for nine of his last ten years and was among the top twenty Financial services firms in the industry. He introduced Estate Planning on a broad, effective basis at age 25 in a manner now practiced nationwide.
In 1982 he and his son, Greg, left Aetna to work independently and actively manage the investments of his clients with outstanding results, and continue to do Estate, Financial and Retirement Planning through Financial Professionals Incorporated.
He organized the first Investment Club in Arkansas at age 25. As a prominent civic leader, he was President of the North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce, Founding Director of the Foundation Fund at UAMS and on the Board for 20 years, Boss of the Year for the Arkansas Business Women's Association, member of Research Agencies Group, President of the Little Rock Life Underwriters Association and organized the first Life Underwriters Training Course in Arkansas. He was a Chartered Life Underwriter. A catalyst, hard worker and motivator, the Arkansas Democrat paid tribute to him one Christmas Day in an editorial, by Robert McCord, for his United Way work, saying: "HEART MAKES THE DIFFERENCE"
"This season of giving shouldn't be allowed to slip away without taking note of a remarkable example of it turned in by the chairman of the United Way drive, E.A. Ostedgaard of North Little Rock.
It was the best organized drive in history. It raised the most money any drive has ever produced. And for the first time in history, the goal was reached by the deadline, which traditionally has had to be extended by weeks and even months. In fact, in two recent years, the goal never was reached. That it was reached so promptly this year is significant because with inflation, persons certainly were tempted to overlook or at least slight, charity.
Although many of his 5, 400 workers also turned in fine performances, most of the credit has to go to Ostedgaard. He's a great salesman-one of the leading in the nation. And he is superbly organized-so much so that people have been known to set their watches by his arrivals and departures. But Ostedgaard gave more to the drive than his skill and good habits. He gave his heart.
Ostedgaard knows what it means to be poor and to need a friend. As he told it in several speeches, his father died when he was 14, and he had to go to work. He credits all his success to people who gave him jobs, advice and help when he needed it. Ostedgaard could bring a warmth-and consequently, success – to the United Way drive because he's been on the receiving, instead of just the giving, end."
He had held many offices in First Presbyterian Church, Lakewood United Methodist Church and St. James United Methodist Church. He was a member of Lakewood United Methodist Church.
He and Janice loved to travel in their R.V. They traveled the world with their children and grandchildren. He was a true Razorback fan and will be greatly missed by his family and loved ones.
Survivors are his wife of 65 years, Janice McNeill Ostedgaard; son, Gregory Ostedgaard (Cindy) of Greenbrier; daughter, Cheryl Ann Widder (David) of Blacksburg, Virginia; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
The family would like to express a special thanks to Dr. Joe Bissett and Dan Crossett at UAMS.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Lakewood United Methodist Church, 1922 Topf Road, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m., Wednesday at Lakewood United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Rest Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., Wednesday at the church. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170.
Eldene Bell Nichols
April 12, 1920 - May 16, 2012
Little Rock, Arkansas
Eldene Bell Nichols passed away May 16, 2012 at the age of 92. She was born on April 12, 1920, to the late William Washington Bell and Margaret Shock Bell of England, Arkansas.
She is survived by her husband of 72 years, James Clifford Nichols; daughter, Brenda Forthman (Henry); son, Jim Nichols (Sara); grandchildren, Phillip and Tim Forthman, Lauren Batson (Todd), and Mark Nichols. She leaves three great-grandchildren, Michael Forthman, Jack and Sara Catherine Batson; one nephew and two nieces.
She retired from the Arkansas Department of Education and was a devoted member of Fairview Park Church of Christ.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 505 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday in the North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Brother Dennis Carrow. Private entombment will be in Rest Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Saturday at the funeral home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170.
Scott Alan Strike
June 26, 1963 - May 13, 2012
North Little Rock, Arkansas
Scott Alan Strike, 48, was born June 26, 1963 in Newton, Iowa. He passed away Sunday May 13th, 2012.
Scott was a graduate of Newton Senior High School. While in school Scott participated in football, basketball, track and jazz band. After graduating from high school he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. where he served his country proudly. May 31, 1986 he married Joni Buckingham. They were blessed with one daughter, Reagan Mariah Strike whom he cherished. Scott was a devoted Catholic and has been a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, North Little Rock, since 1995. He loved all sports whether playing or as a spectator. After moving to Arkansas he quickly became an avid Razorback fan. He spent over 20 years working in sales. He loved the relationships he built with his customers.
Scott is survived by his wife Joni, daughter Reagan; parents, Burt and Marlis Strike of Newton, Iowa; sister Nancy White, Centerville, Iowa and her children Jason and Cheryl White; brother and sister in law Jeff and Lori Strike, Newton, Iowa and their sons C.J. who was also Scott's godson and Jarid; he is also survived by his favorite aunt, Marilyn Strike of Mason City, Iowa.
Other survivors include sister and brother in law, Janet and Dave Nydegger, North Little Rock and their son Scott; sister and brother in law, Nancy and Gene Gannan of Bethany, Missouri and daughters Hilary Castleberry and Holly Sims; and mother-in-law Carol Buckingham.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170.
