ALMA JEAN COBB died peacefully on Wednesday, July 1 at Brookdale Assisted Living. Jean was born in Centralia, IL on November 25, 1925, the second of nine children of Charles Stacy Marcum and Birdie Agnes Brasel Marcum. She was baptized at the age of 17, along with her future husband, Garvin Loren “G.L.” Peters. A few years later, G.L. started his ministry as a gospel preacher and Jean served as Minister’s Wife in Churches of Christ in Effingham,...

Colson Mark Rye was born to Lorianne Ross Rye and Mark Rye on June 30, 2020 and was instantly  delivered into the arms of Jesus.  He is also being cared for by his grandfathers, Gary Ross “Pap” and Jerry Rye “Poppa” who will watch over him until we join them in heaven. Left on earth are his parents, big sister, Annley Rye; grandmothers: Kaye Ross and Dixie Rye; aunts and uncles:  Jamin and Jessica Ross, Justin and Nicole Ross; and an abundance of other...

Stanley William Steward, age 79, of Little Rock, died June 30, 2020. He was born on January 30, 1941, in Little Rock, Arkansas, and was the son of the late Charles Cleveland Steward and Eleanor Gates Steward. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Charles David Steward.  Survivors include his brother, John Nelson Steward (Babs), his niece, Lindsay Steward Makidon (Jim), and his nephews, Stephen Charles Steward, and David Gates Steward.  Stanley attended Little Rock and...

Howard Lee Fisher, Jr., 63, of Sherwood passed away June 30, 2020. He is survived by his wife Melynne Fisher; daughter, Jessica Fisher; and son, Jake Fisher. 

Our dear Jimmy “Jimbo” Gardner, Jr. of North Little Rock passed away June 29, 2020.  He was born August 2, 1969 to Charlotte Gardner and Jimmy Gardner, Sr.  Our precious Jimbo will forever be loved.  His quick wit and dry sense of humor made him a family favorite.  When he entered  a room, he brought energy and vitality with him.  His kindness, sensitivity and loving ways will be missed by all loved ones. In addition to his parents, survivors...

Del Ann Adams Goff, of North Little Rock, passed away on June 29, 2020. Del Ann was born November 19, 1950 in Little Rock, AR to Delton and Vida Adams. She graduated from NLR Ole Main in 1969. Del Ann married Danny Goff August 9, 1971.  They had two daughters, Jessica and Alison and two grandchildren Morgan and Ryder. Del Ann was a member of Victory Missionary Baptist Church in Sherwood, AR. Del Ann is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and daughter, Alison.  She is...

Glyn D. Fowler went to be with his Heavenly Father, June 29, 2020. He was born in 1936 to the late Mildred and Leander Fowler.             He was preceded in death by his brother, Jackie Fowler; sister, Carolyn Fisher; and son, Eddy. He is survived by his wife, Toni Fowler; son, Ashley Fowler (April); two daughters, Sharon Pritchett and Debbie Thorn both of Memphis; two stepchildren, Becky Richmond and Mike Baggett (Tina); four nephews;...

Roberta Baird Ward passed away June 29, 2020 at the age of 68. She was a devoted mother of a close but extended family who loved her dearly. Berta was born January 16, 1952 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was a graduate of Hall High School. She married Phil Ward in 1974 and had a son, Steven. She grew up attending Christ Episcopal Church. Berta lived for her family, living down the street from her sister for most of her life and being a caring parent to her son and a loving grandparent to...

Henry Roland Herrod, 77, went to Heaven singing praises to our Lord on June 28, 2020 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Roland was born September 2, 1942 to the late Blanche Ellis and Franklin Herrod. He was raised by the late Henry and Ella Herrod, his grandparents in Beebe.             Dad was a man of God and family. He wasn’t just your “Sunday only” Christian. In all that he did and in all that he said, he did with the love...

Geraldine (Jerry) Johnson Meeks, 93, of Little Rock completed her time on earth on June 28, 2020.  She was born September 29, 1926, in Pocahontas, Arkansas and was married to Durette Johnson on September 1, 1944, until his death on December 31, 1996.  On March 6, 1999, she was married to Lloyd Meeks until his death January 30, 2003.  Also preceding her in death are her father, Tom Haynes and mother Euel Wheeless Haynes, as well as brother J.C. Haynes all of Pocahontas. ...