Mrs. Bernice McDaniel, 87, of Little Rock, AR, passed December 6, 2018. Arrangements will be announced by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff, AR. www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com
Robert Sims Jr.
Mr. Robert Sims Jr, 54, of Pine Bluff, AR, passed December 7, 2018. Arrangements will be announced by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff, AR. www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com
Jane Jacobs
Jane Jacobs, 82, of Pine Bluff, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, December 6, 2018, at White Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation, LLC.
Mrs. Jacobs was born May 13, 1936, in Rowell, Arkansas, a daughter of the late Lincoln Garfield and Helen Augusta Roberts Sipes. She was reared and received her education in Pine Bluff.
She married Robert Jacobs, August 11, 1956, in Greenville, Mississippi.
Mrs. Jacobs worked in various places, including Ben Pierson, Dr. Pepper Bottling Company, nursing and caregiving.
She was attended Victory Baptist Church. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister.
Mrs. Jacobs is survived by her husband Robert Jacobs of Pine Bluff; three sons, Steve (Carol) Jacobs of Star City, Danny (Debra) Jacobs of Pine Bluff, and Chris (Wendy) Jacobs of White Hall; brother, L. C. Sipes of Pine Bluff; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Bruce Jacobs; three sisters, Jean Davenport, Margie Rushing, and Erma Lee McLarrin; and three brothers, Richard Sipes, James Sipes, and Larry Sipes.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 11, 2018, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m., at Fuller Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 11, 2018, 10:00 AM, Fuller Hale-South Funeral Chapel with Chaplain Jonathan McEntire officiating. Burial will follow at Rowell Cemetery. Online condolences: www.fullerfunerals.com
Coy Nixon, Jr.
Coy Madison Nixon Jr, 100, of Pine Bluff, died Friday, December 7, 2018, in Little Rock. Survivors include his daughter-in-law, Jan McBrayer Nixon; grandchildren, Sarah Fallon (Jonathan), Nick Nixon (Stephanie), Marc Nixon (Margery Aaron); and seven great-grandchildren, and the loving relatives of his late brothers Buddy, Allen and Robert Nixon.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson and Son in Pine Bluff with visitation starting at 12:30 p.m. Interment will follow in Graceland Cemetery.
Memorials, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Trinity Retirement Village or the Salvation Army of Pine Bluff. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com
Beatrice McBride
Mrs. Beatrice Mary Lee McBride, 91, of Little Rock, AR, passed December 4, 2018. Home-Going Service will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at Longley Missionary Baptist Church (9900 Geyer Springs Road, Little Rock, Arkansas). Rev. Dr. Dwight Townsend, Pastor. Interment will be in Haven of Rest Cemetery (7102 W. 12th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas) by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Her body will lie in state at 10 a.m., until service. www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com
Mattie Turner
Mattie Louise Tucker Granderson Turner, 90, of Pine Bluff, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2018. Born May 19, 1928, at Star City, she was a daughter of the late James Tucker and Mattie Shumake Tucker. A former member of Southside Baptist Church and current member of First Baptist Church, Mrs. Turner was a homemaker.
She enjoyed life and the company of others, whether it be camping with friends and family, going square-dancing, or playing Bridge with her pals. She was also an avid Arkansas Razorback fan.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the father of her children and loving husband of 60 years, Luther Granderson, Jr.; second husband, Marvin Turner; an infant son and seven siblings.
Mrs. Tucker is survived by her children, Terry Granderson, Randy Granderson (Janet), Phillip Granderson, and Becky Divine; a brother, Leon Tucker; sisters-in-law, Vernice and Lois Tucker; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and many other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be Monday, December 10th, 1:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Pine Bluff with Reverend Ken Thornton officiating. Visitation will precede services at 12:30 p.m. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Online Condolences: www.FullerFunerals.com