Shirley P. Ward, 80, of Little Rock passed from this life on August 3, 2020. She was born January 30, 1940 in Provo, Arkansas the daughter of the late Joe T. and Icie Jones Kemp. Mrs. Ward was employed with AAA for twenty-five years. After her retirement, she was employed with the Pulaski County Assessor’s office for another twenty-five years. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, William E. Ward; sister, Mary Elizabeth Whitington and grandson, James...

Andrew J. “A. J. Price Jr. age 93 of Delight, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 at his home. He was born July 12, 1927 in Antoine, Arkansas to the late Andrew J. and Lorena Owens Price Sr. A. J. was a retired heavy equipment working with Anthony Timberlands. He was a U. S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Scott Price; a son-in-law, Steve Kelley; seven brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his wife of sixty-seven years, Shirly Price; one daughter,...

Melinda Ruth “Mendy” Lindsey Emmerling, of Maumelle, went to her eternal resting place on August 3, 2020 at 3:25 a.m., Mendy was 56 years of age. Mendy was born on August 21, 1963; she was raised in Springdale and attended the University of Arkansas. She graduated in 1986 with a degree in Home Economics. She and Mark married September 3, 1988 and have lived in Maumelle for 32 years. They were long-time members of Immaculate Heart of Mary and she was a huge Razorback football...

Steve A. Branch, 66, of Austin, passed away August 3, 2020.  Steve enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife Barbara; two children, Justin Branch and Brittany (David) Gibson; grandchildren Dakota and Montana; father William “Bill” Branch; stepchildren Nicole (Harvey) Kalmakoff and children, and Christopher (Tiffany) Cato and children; sisters Sharon Ward and family, Beverly Frost and family, and Debbie Green and family. He is preceded...

Ruthie Smith Wyatt, age 71, of Arkadelphia, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020.  She was born November 12, 1948 to the late James Thurston Smith and Leonia Smith in Phillips County Arkansas.  Ruthie is also preceded in death by her husband, Hertis Wyatt; two sons, Patrick Wayne Smith, and James Lawrence “J.L.” Wyatt; one daughter, Kimberely Ruth Wyatt; and siblings, O.C. Smith, Joseph Smith, and Annie Mary Smith. Ruthie was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and enjoyed...

     Msgt (Ret) Robert W “Van” Vandenberg, Jr (76) of Sherwood, Arkansas passed this life on August 2, 2020 after a long battle from the effects of Agent Orange. He is survived by the love of his life Deborah Matthews Vandenberg.       He was born on December 5, 1943, in Olympia, Washington, the son of the late Betty and Robert W. Vandenberg Sr.  He was the oldest of 5 siblings.       He...

Benjamin Floyd Poole, III, passed away August 2, 2020.  He was born June 30, 1950 in Jonesboro, Louisiana to the late Benjamin Floyd Jr. and Aubie Mae (Thompson) Poole. Benjamin enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially swimming.  He was the Boy Scout leader for Troop 295 for many years.  Spending time encouraging the boys to do their best, always be prepared, and to do a good deed every day was special to Benjamin.  He cherished the time spent with the boys teaching...

Diane Josephine Dingler, 83, passed away peacefully August 1, 2020. Diane was the oldest of two children born to Flynt and Rose Marie Leverett. She is preceded in death by her husband Eldon, parents, brother Byron, half-brother Flynt Jr. and half-sister Elaine. Diane and Eldon married on June 20, 1959 and were married for over 60 years. They have two sons Tom and Brett; grandchildren Evans, Drew, Brooke and Logan; great-grandchildren Emery and Oliver. Diane was born and lived her entire...

Marjorie Davis Christian, 96, of Little Rock, passed away August 1, 2020 with her family at her side. Born in Leola, Arkansas to Jessie Marvin Davis and Reva Mae Jaggars Davis, she retired from the State Revenue Office after 40 years of service.  She was a member of the Eastern Star and of Henderson United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Raymond Carroll Christian, sons, Joey Ray Christian and Billy Worthen Christian, sister, Freda Thomas and...

Theresa Robinson, 58, of Benton, Arkansas passed away August 1, 2020.  She was born October 10, 1961 in California to the late Harold and Norma Hutchinson. Theresa loved country music, traveling, and pressing her luck at the casinos.  Her family meant the world to her and she was their rock and supporter.  Her children and grandchildren were the light of her life.  Theresa never met a stranger and loved everyone she knew. Preceding Theresa in death are her parents and...