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Pamela K. (Sisemore) Thrower

Pamela K. (Sisemore) Thrower, 63, died January 13, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. She was born August 17, 1957 in Springdale to Herman and Dorothy (Ward) Sisemore. Pam was a devoted …
Joe L. Akers

Joe L. Akers was born in Hamburg, Ark., on August 27,1932, a few minutes before his twin, Roe, to Alma and Fletcher Akers. He stepped into the arms of Jesus …
Peter Caviness Anderson

Peter Caviness Anderson, 91, of Odessa, Tesas, entered His eternal rest on Friday, February 12, 2021. Peter was born in Ann Arbor, Mich., on October 5, 1929, to the late …
Shawn Michael Anglin

Shawn Michael Anglin, 35, of Springdale, Ark., died Thursday, February 17, 2021. Service: 2 p.m., Sunday, February 28, 2021, Westfield Chapel Funeral Home 3236 W. Huntsville Ave. Springdale, Ark., 72762, …
Virginia Lee Bain

VIRGINIA LEE BAIN, 91, Little Rock. She was retired nurse; VA Medical Center. Virginia was raised a Lutheran and a member of Geyer Springs First Baptist Sunday School and Keenager …
Tracy Dewayne Baker

Tracy Dewayne Baker, 55, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, February 20, 2021. He is resting in peace now and no longer in pain. He had been battling …
Dolores Ann Bittick

Dolores Ann Bittick, age 80, of Bentonville, died Thursday, February 25th, 2021. Dolores is preceded in death by her husband Paul Bittick. Dolores is survived by her daughters, Diana Billingslea …
Timothy Alan Bolte

TIMOTHY A. BOLTE, 52, died unexpectedly February 23, 2021. A funeral service with full Military honors will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Smith-Sherwood Funeral Home …
Laura Jean Bright

Laura Jean Bright, 63, of Conway, Ark., went to be with the Lord Saturday, February 20, 2021. She was born March 18, 1957, in Hattiesburg, Miss., to Richard and Barbara …
Kathleen Brooks

KATHLEEN BROOKS, age 67, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 22, 2021. She was beloved by her family and friends. Kathy was a selfless giver and the rock of the …
Aretha Brooks

ARETHA BROOKS, 78, of North Little Rock, Ark., departed this life February 17, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Thelma Kenny; siblings, Thelma Lee Keeny, …
David Bruce

David Bruce, 79, of Austin, Ark., passed away February 23, 2021. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, February 28 at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home in Beebe, with Funeral Service, Monday, …
LuAnn Hensley Callaway

Luann Hensley Callaway, 61, of Pine Bluff, lost her hard-fought battle against cancer Tuesday February 23, 2021. She was born September 24, 1959 in New Smyrna Beach, Fla., daughter of …
Tommy Joe Carney, Sr.

Dr. Tommy J. Carney, Sr., 82, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at home surrounded by loving family. He was born in Blytheville Ark., on September 29, 1938, to …
Brenda J. Chrisp

BRENDA J CHRISP of North Little Rock, Ark., Jan 15, 1947 – February 24, 2021. Brenda J. Chrisp, 74, of North Little Rock, passed away February 24, 2021. She was …
James Lee Clark

James Clark, 62, departed this life February 13, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father Abraham Clark, Sr. and his brother Larry Lee Clark. James is survived by …
Lonnie Lewis Crabtrey

Lonnie Lewis Crabtrey, of Grapevine, Ark., was born September 4, 1931, in North Little Rock, the son of the late Harvey Edward and Gertrude Joslin Crabtrey. Lonnie worked for Ford …
Janacia Marie Day

JANACIA (JANICE) MARIE RUSSELL-DAY, of Little Rock, Ark., previously of DeValls Bluff, Ark., born September 7, 1950, passed away January 23, 2021, daughter of the late Sylvester Russell SR. and …
Norvell Coleman Dixon

Mr. Norvell Dixon, 83, of Gould, Ark., passed Wednesday, February 17 2021. He was born January 23, 1938, to the late Joe and late Clara (Coleman) Dixon. He leaves to …
Irene DeSalvo Dumboski

IRENE DESALVO DUMBOSKI, of North Little Rock, died February 14, 2021. She was born in Center Ridge, Ark., the daughter of Joe Luke and Mary (Rossi) DeSalvo, on September 9, …
Louis Havis Ederington

Dr. Louis Havis Ederington, Ph.D Louis was born May, 10, 1944, and spent his childhood years in Warren, Ark. His parents were Mary Catherine Bayliss Ederington and Louis Wilson Ederington. …
Richard Clay "Rick" Eidson

Richard Clay "Rick" Eidson, 68, died Monday, February 22, 2021 in Little Rock, Ark., from complications related to prostate cancer. The son of Charles, Jr. and Georgia Adolphine (Robertson) Eidson, …
Elizabeth "Lizzy" Freeling

Elizabeth "Lizzy" Freeling, 22, of Austin, Ark., passed away Wednesday, February 24th. A Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, March 3rd at Rest Hills Funeral Home. Funeral service …
George Philip Frierson Jr.

George "Phil" Frierson 71 went home to be with the Lord on February 23, 2021. He leaves to cherish his memories; his wife Dana, children; Lorey (Jeff)Cain, Dawn Matthews, Shay …
L M Gibbs

L. M. Gibbs, formerly of Pine Bluff, passed away on February 25, 2021 in Charleston. He was 94 years old. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. on March …
Zack Mason Gray, Sr.

Zack "Granddad" Mason Gray, Sr., age 92, of Bryant, relocated to his heavenly home on Monday, February 22, 2021. He was born on September 29, 1928, in Donaldson, the son …
Don Edward Green

Don Edward Green, 55, of Conway, went to be with the Lord on February 26, 2021. He was born January 24, 1966 in Conway, Ark., to David and Virginia Green. …
Brandy Hollis Guthrie

Brandy Hollis Guthrie, 35, of Hamburg, died Monday, February 22, 2021. Graveside services are 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in the Eden Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction …
Richard B. Hammil, Jr.

Richard B. Hammil, Jr. 74, of Conway, passed away February 22, 2021. Survivors include his son, Mark Hammil of Fort Lauderdale; his sisters, Patty Hammil of Alexander; and two grandchildren. …
Myrtus Henry

Mrs. Myrtus Henry, 90, of Pine Bluff, Ark., passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021. Arrangements will be announced by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff, Ark. www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com
Patricia E. Hoelzeman

Patricia E. Hoelzeman, 79, of Conway, passed away on February 25, 2021. Rosary begins at 10 a.m. March 1, 2021, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Conway, with visitation following. …
Lester Laverne Holt

Lester (Lavern) Holt, age 88, of Russellville, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021, in Little Rock, Ark. Visitation is 10-11 a.m. Friday, March 5, 2021 at Roller-Cox Funeral Home; graveside …
Edward K Hudson

Edward "Eddie" K Hudson died Thursday, February 25, 2021 at the age of 82, after a prolonged battle with his health. Beyond being a dedicated husband, father and friend, Eddie …
William Ice

WILLIAM ICE, 39, passed on February 22. Services pending. Kelly Smith Funeral & Cremation Services (8424 Kanis 501-612-5607) will be serving the Ice families.
Margaret Jackson

Margaret Jackson, 88, of Rogers formerly of California passed away February 23, 2021. Born May 9, 1932 in McCurtain, Okla., to John and Nellie Kemp Wells. Survivors children Susan Burch …
Bruce Allen Kelly

BRUCE ALAN KELLY, 62, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life February 22, 2021. Born November 18, 1958, to Cleophus & Dr. Emma Kelly-Rhodes, Bruce played football at Booker Junior …
Sue Ann Mackey

Sue Ann Mackey, 64, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. She was the daughter of Mary Ida Chapman and James Roy Mackey. She is survived …
Lucille Mahla

LUCILLE MAHLA, of Little Rock, Ark., went to be with the Lord Saturday, February 20, 2021. She was born May 7, 1930 in Nashville, Ark., to the late Lee and …
Homer "Mac" Spencer McWilliams

Homer "Mac" Spencer McWilliams, 76, of Beebe, passed away Wednesday, February 24th, 2021. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m., Monday, March 1st, at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home in Beebe, with funeral services …
Suzy Murphy

Suzy Murphy, 57, of Hamburg, died Thursday, February 25, 2021. Funeral service: 2 p.m., Monday; Promise Land Missionary Baptist Church, with burial in Dailey Cemetery. Visitation: 1 – 2 p.m. …
Nettie Newman

Nettie Newman was born on February 10, 1930 in Chester, Ark., and passed away February 24, 2021 in Rogers, Ark. Nettie is preceded in death by her husband, Max Newman; …
Khanh Nguyen

Khanh Nguyen died February 24, 2021. Visitations are 5-7 p.m., Thursday, March 4 and 6-7:30 p.m., Friday, March 5 at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. Rosary is 7:30 p.m., Friday …
John W. Niven

JOHN W. NIVEN (92), of Little Rock, passed away on February 13, 2021 at home. He was born in Dermott, Ark., to the late Joe A. and Mabel Niven. He …
Wesley Morris Parker

WESLEY MORRIS PARKER, age 93, died on February 25, 2021. He was born August 25, 1927 in Little Rock, Ark., the youngest child of John Wesley Parker and Cleda Lancaster …
Juan Patton

Juan Patton, 52, of Little Rock, Arkansas, departed this life February 20, 2021. He is preceded in death by: sons: Juan Patton,Jr. and Jarvosea Crawford; father: Eugene Patton,Sr.; siblings: Mark …
Dollie Pearson

DOLLIE GEAN CRIGSBY PEARSON was born on January 12, 1944 in Heth, Ark., to Edward (Eddie) and Jessie Mae Williams Grigsby. Departed this life on February 25, 2021. She was …
Damon Phillips

Damon Phillips, 50, died Wednesday. Survivors are sister, Debbie Floyd of Stuttgart; brother, David Phillips of Brighton, Tenn.; half-brothers, Ricky Moore (Holly) and Randy Moore of Memphis, Tenn.; half-sister, Jo …
Harrison Hayes Pike

Dr. Harrison Hayes Pike, 92, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, departed this life to be with His Lord Jesus Christ on February 22, 2021. He, with his wife June of 73 …
Lois Marie Rice

Lois Marie Rice, age 85, of Bentonville, passed away Friday February 26, 2021, in Bentonville. To view the full obituary visit www.bernafuneralhomes.com
Bessie Robertson

Bessie Robertson, 96, of Bryant, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021. She was born May 25, 1924, to James Hacker Helms and Julie Emma Helms in Fort Smith, Ark. Bessie …
Glen Harlen Robinson, Jr.

Glen Harlen Robinson, Jr. was born December 11, 1944 in Welsh, La., the youngest of three siblings. He returned home to the Lord February 15, 2021 at the age of …
Harry Leon Russell

Harry Leon Russell, 81, of Gurdon, died Monday. Services: 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at The Pentecostal Church of Arkadelphia. Visitation: 12 p.m. to 2 [.m. at the …
Ashley Michelle Sellers

Ashley Michelle Sellers (née Burgin), 36, passed away on February 16, 2021 following a brief illness. Ashley passed peacefully surrounded by her family whose love is a bond that can't …
Opal Shanek

OPAL SAPPINGTON-SHANEK, 96, formerly of Hot Springs, passed away on February 18, 2021, in Sherwood, Ark. She was born in England, Ark., to the late Cecil Calvin Sappington and Nora …
Tara Smith

Tara Smith, 46, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life February 22, 2021. She is preceded in death by: mother: Eloise Smith. She leaves to cherish her memory: children: Brooklyn …
Joyce Bogy Smith

Joyce Bogy Smith, 87, of Clinton, died February 16, 2021. She was born February 28, 1933 to M.C. and Grace Polk Bogy of Wabbaseka. Joyce was reared and educated in …
Nancy Lucille Smith

Nancy Lucille Smith passed away on February 21, 2021. On Monday, March 1, 2021 at Union Valley Baptist Church in Beebe, family and friends will celebrate her life with a …
Jennifer Lauren Sparkman- Enos

Jennifer Lauren Sparkman Enos, age 36, of Conway, Ark., passed away on February 9th, 2021. Jennifer was born on August 12th 1984 to Autry & Lisa Sparkman in Searcy, Ark. …
Linda Joyce Sparks

Linda Joyce Sparks, 67, of Whelen Springs, died Wednesday. Graveside: 1 p.m., Monday, March 1, 2021, at Rose Hill Cemetery at Sycamore. No visitation is planned. Final arrangements are entrusted …
Jimmy Doyce Sullivan

Jimmy Doyce Sullivan joined his wife, Kathleen, in their heavenly reward on Sunday, February 21, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother Idell Thompson and granddaughter Krista Trusty. …
Guy Sykes Sr.

GUY SYKES SR, 63 of North Little Rock passed February 24, 2021. He was preceded in death by son: Freddie. Loving memories left to children: Rashema, Tiffany, Guy Jr., Korey, …
Robert Winford Tallent, Sr.

On February 11, 2021, Robert (Bob) Winford Tallent Sr. passed away peacefully at age 85, surrounded by his daughters. Bob fathered six children, 11 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. However, many …
Jacob Aaron Thomas

Jacob Aaron Thomas, 29, of Arkadelphia, died Thursday. Services 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Welch Funeral Home. Visitation 1 P.M.-2 P.M. Tuesday. Interment in Hart Cemetery. Final arrangements …
Douglas Eugene Thorpe

Douglas Eugene Thorpe passed away at the age of 75 in Conway, Ark. He was born August 10, 1945 in Holland, Mich., to Douglas and Julian Thorpe. No services will …
Robert Neil Tice

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear son, brother, fiancée, friend, and father figure – Robert Neil Tice (42) of Mayflower, Ark. After a …
Betty Jo Traylor

On February 22, 2021 Betty Jo (BJ) Traylor departed this world bound for her Heavenly Home. Born in Little Rock, November 7, 1939 to Jack Duncan and Agnes Cartt. She …
Brenda Waggoner

On Monday morning, February 22, 2021 Brenda Lee Waggoner (Weldon) passed away peacefully in her home in Centerton, Ark., at the age of 63. Brenda will be lovingly remembered by …
Barbara Ann Walker

Barbara Ann Walker, age 77, of Wilmot, Ark., died Monday, February 22 in her home. She is survived by 3 sons, 5 daughters, 2 brothers, 4 sisters, 15 grandchildren and …
Sylvia Watson

Sylvia Watson, 70 of Sherwood, Ark., passed February 21, 2021. She was preceded in death by daughter: Linda K. Watson. Loving memories left to husband: Edward Watson Sr., children: Edward …
Margaret Joann Tilley Whittington

Margaret Joann Tilley Whittington, age 80, of Mayflower, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021. She was born in Cleveland, Ark., on February 3, 1941 to Tollie Tilley and Edna Brents. …
Dickey Fred Williams

DICKEY FRED WILLIAMS, age 77, of Sherwood, Ark., passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021. He was born April 11, 1943, in Morrilton, Ark., son of the late Fred Williams and …
Nilean Wilson

Nilean Wilson, 81, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away Monday, February 22, 2021. She was preceded in death by husband: Thomas Wilson; parents: Austin Smith and Elizabeth Smith, sisters: Dorothy …
James Andrew Wilson

JAMES ANDREW WILSON, born on August 30, 1945, in Little Rock, Ark., transitioned on February 20, 2021, at the age of seventy-five (75). He was preceded in death by his …
Debra Mae Witt

Debra Mae Witt, age 67, of Farmington, died Friday, February 26, 2021. Debbie was born December 6, 1953, in Wichita, Kan., to Kenneth and Evalena Boothe. Debbie is preceded in …
Dorothy Jean Woods

DOROTHY JEAN NICHOLS WOODS, 74, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life February 15, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, Superintendent Emory Roy Woods; parents, Elder Ned …
Robert Charles Wooten

Robert Charles Wooten, 75, of Benton, passed away February 19, 2021. R.C. was born in Little Rock on December 21, 1945. Memorial service held at 10 a.m., March 3, Smith-Benton …
Willie Mae Yarbrough

Willie Mae Yarbrough, 97, of Humphrey, widow of Alvin Yarbrough, passed away Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, at her home. Mrs. Yarbrough was born Oct. 19, 1923, in Humphrey to William …
John Zimpel

John Burke Zimpel, 66, died February 16 in Little Rock of complications from COVID-19. John was born on January 26, 1955 in Clarksville, the son of Virginia and John Zimpel. …

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