Mildred Marie Shields Cummings of North Little Rock died on her 99th birthday, January 15, 2021.  The youngest child of Oliver James Shields and Allie Moore Shields, she was born in the family’s farm house at Brownsville, Arkansas (Lonoke County) January 15, 1922. Her faith never wavered even as she suffered the loss of her husband, Milford L. Cummings, the love of her life whom she met in the third-grade and who was “the first red-haired person I ever met.”  He...

Jerry Richard Bailey, 59, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 14, 2021.  Jerry was born September 9, 1961 in Yuba City, California.  He was the son of John R. Bailey and Barbara Ann Bailey-Hart.  On August 24, 1985, he married the love of his life, Donna Rae Kellett, and spent the next 35 years together raising their family. Jerry had so many hobbies that kept him busy whether it was occupying his time around the shop putting a piece or two back into the puzzle that...

Sammie Louise (Bates) Goodwin, of Ico Community, passed away January 14, 2021.  She was born June 13, 1935 to Sam and Gladys Bates in Little Rock, Arkansas.  She married Alvin Ray Goodwin on November 29, 1962. Sammie was an active member and church clerk at Forest Tower Baptist Church for forty years.  She loved serving the Lord and was a blessing to many.  She enjoyed yard sales, baking pies for birthdays at church, attending sporting events of her grandchildren and...

James R. Melton Jr., 66, of North Little Rock passed from this life on January 14, 2021. He was born March 13, 1954 to James R. Melton Sr. and the late Mary Sue Williams Melton. Jim was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He was of the Baptist Faith and regularly attended New Life Church. Jim served for many years as a deacon at Levy Baptist Church and Grace Baptist Church where he ran the sound system. He was a hardworking and loving man, who always made time for those he cared...

     Vickie Darlene Brown Patterson, 70, of Bauxite died January 13, 2021.  Visitation begins at 10:00 AM, followed by funeral at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 23, 2021, at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home. Arkansas COVID-19 directives: Face coverings and social distancing required.

Virginia Lee Penney Huffman of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021. She was born February 1, 1925 to Hallie Canteberry Penney and Oather Lewis Penney in Levy, Arkansas.             She is preceded in death by her husband of almost 61 years, Melvin L. “Red” Huffman and siblings, James, Arthur, Mildred, Oather, twins, RC and JC, Jeannette and...

     Joan (Joie) Nutt, 86, of North Little Rock passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021. She was born on July 24, 1934 in Elaine, Arkansas to the late Sid and Frankie Thompson.      Joie was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, John W. Nutt; son, Kevin Nutt; nephew, Steve Thompson and brother, Gene Thompson. Joie is survived by her son, David (Lisa) Nutt; daughter, Sharon (Scott) Saunders; grandchildren, Melissa (John Mark) Saviers, Sarah (Clint)...

Clara Mae Brown Harris, 90, of Little Rock, AR went to be with her Lord on January 12, 2021. She was born September 13, 1930 to Roy Lee Sr. and Era Estelle Brown.  Clara loved to cook and was a bookkeeper.  She was also a professional seamstress, even creating each of her daughter’s wedding gowns. Clara cared deeply about each person she met.  She was a lifelong Baptist, and was a member of Janet Lane Baptist Church in Shreveport, LA. Clara is survived by her...

Vaccol M. Knight Holt, 82, of McRae, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021.  She leaves behind her loving husband of 63 years, Derryl Holt; children David (Tari) Holt of Tennessee, Diane Holt Shaver and Scotty Holt, both of Beebe; six grandchildren, Jake (Cynthia) Shaver, Mandi (Jeremiah) Colon; Tara (Anthony) Sewell, Rebekah (J.P.) Madison, Jessica Sewell, and LeAnna (Nathan) Turnbough; 14 great grandchildren; one sister, Jean Presley of Russellville; along with many nieces,...

Howard Marcus Carmical, 80, of Redfield passed from this life on January 12, 2021. He was born August 11, 1940 in Cabot, Arkansas to the late Howard R. and Cora M. Winn Carmical. Howard retired after many years of dedicated service to the Kroger Company. After his retirement, he enjoyed crafting walking sticks, many of which he provided to survivors of cancer or other tragedy’s. He was a member of River Road Church and served his community for over forty-five years as a member of the...