Carrol Sumler of Austin, Arkansas passed away August 13, 2020.  He was born January 7, 1942 to Wilson and Virgie Sumler at the base of Round Mountain near his home in the 16th Section Community of northern Lonoke County. Carrol was a graduate of Cabot High School (1960). After high school he began a career in garment manufacturing, quickly working his way into management at Kellwood Company in Lonoke, Arkansas. He later managed garment plants in Arkansas, Tennessee and Louisiana before...

     Victor Lee Bettis, 59, died in his home in Sherwood on July 8, 2020. He was born in Little Rock March 1st, 1961 to Jack and Jacqueline (Smith) Bettis. He was a 1979 graduate of Southside High School in Fort Smith, received his Bachelor’s degree in finance from University of Central Arkansas, and his MA in Operation Management from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.      Victor was an accomplished manager with a strong work ethic and...

Otis Dean “O.D.” Burtcher of Benton, Arkansas gained his angel wings with his family by his side after a brave battle with liver cancer. He was born in Russell, Arkansas on November 23, 1942. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Oliver Denton and Lela Mae Burtcher; first wife, Meredith Jean and stepson Bobby McDaniel He is survived by his wife, Kay; daughter, Cynthia (Monte) Bemis, grandchildren, Caitlyn and Sarah Bemis, Aaron (Raena) McDaniel, Zachary, Matthew and Sara McDaniel;...

Michael Lee Stokes, 46, of Benton, Arkansas passed away August 10, 2020.  He was born August 19, 1973 in Benton to Thomas and Ruth (Wear) Stokes. Michael loved his family with all his heart.  His granddaughter was so special to him.  Michael’s favorite times were spent outdoors, whether he was hunting, fishing, spending time with family, or grilling.  He also enjoyed watching Nascar and eating good food. Preceding Michael in death is his father, Thomas Terrell...

Marjorie Trigg Kennedy age 79, of Arkadelphia, passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 in Hot Springs. Marjorie was born September 14, 1940 in Arkadelphia to Cyril H. and Mallie Viola Jones Trigg. She was a member of Park Hill Baptist Church where she served as church secretary for over fifteen years. Marjorie loved being a pastor’s wife. She loved her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and family very much. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Harry...

Mary Ann (Cellars) McElhaney was born July 9, 1944. Mary was preceded in death by her parents David and Mary Cellars, two sisters, Diane and Betty, and two brothers Bobby Cellars and Dale Myers. She is survived by her brother Teddy Myers, and husband Albert McElhaney. Albert and Mary had four daughters, Tamara Fitzpatrick, twins Karen Hagan and Carol Young (Terry), and Paula Michau (Darin Thomas). Mary has eight grandchildren: Sherry, Shawn, Melissa, Jason, Josh, Caleb, Aaron, and Bethany,...

Cathryn Ferguson Northcutt, 96, of Fort Smith, formerly of Carlisle died Monday August 10, 2020.  She was a member of Hebron Methodist Church and a homemaker.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Northcutt, and one son Don; three brothers, Thad, Vincel, and Joel Ferguson, and one sister Rosalie Humway. She is survived by her daughter Joyce Horne of Fort Smith; nine grandchildren, one sister Dorris Lloyd, and one brother Owen Ferguson. Graveside Service will be...

Jane West, 88, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on August 10, 2020. She was born on March 28, 1932 to Henderson and Clara Slaughter.  Jane worked at various pharmacies in the North Little Rock area and was a member of Levy Baptist Church. She was a very out-going lady who especially enjoyed time with her family. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James “JN” Nelson West; and seven siblings. She is survived by her sons, Stan (Lisa) West and Chris...

Marvin Franklin McCallister, 87, of Benton, Arkansas passed away August 10, 2020.  He was born April 7, 1933 in Jefferson County, Arkansas (near Coy and Tomberlin) to the late William Sylvester and Eula Marie (Dardene) McCallister.  Marvin loved the Lord and read his Bible every day.  He was a member of Forest Hills Missionary Baptist Church.  Marvin created great memories with each of his family members and all who knew him.  He was the owner of Mc’s Garden...

Barbara Jean Jackson, 87, of Little Rock, died peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family on August 10, 2020. Born in Little Rock to Ted and Jeanette Lee Croy, she was a member of Crystal Hill Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Daniel Thomas Jackson, daughter, Phyllis Kuykendall and granddaughter, Lanie Moore, she is survived by her son, Steve Jackson (Frieda); sister, Pat Smith; grandsons, John Kuykendall and Jeremy Kuykendall (Jamie); several...