Edith Margaret Claypool Ellis, 94, passed from this life on October 21, 2021. She was born May 25, 1927, in Yell County, Arkansas to the late Steve and Laura Claypool. In addition to her parents, Edith was preceded in death by her husband, Austin B. Ellis in 2010; siblings, Louise Goates, Wanda Ellis, Joe Claypool, Dorthy Martin, and Doyle Claypool.  Edith was born and raised near Dardanelle, Arkansas.  In her late teens, she moved to Little Rock to attend business college while...

Tommy D. Coffman, 75, of Benton, Arkansas passed away October 20, 2021.  He was born September 29, 1946 in Benton, Arkansas to the late Albert and Euna Florence (Dardene) Coffman. Tommy passion was paint and body work.  He was a man of all trades. Tommy was a very wise man who captured everyone’s attention when he shared stories or cracked jokes.  When he spoke, people listened.  He had a heart of gold and was very caring and nurturing.  Tommy often checked on...

Reva Nell Hughes, 77, of Austin, Arkansas passed away October 20, 2021 in North Little Rock.  She was born October 24, 1943 to Raymond and Marvell Smith.  She graduated from Ouachita, and was retired from Maybelline-Loreal. Mom dedicated her whole life to taking care of her family.  She took care of four of our family members that were senior citizens until they passed away.  She loved working in the yard, her dog and her many friends, too many to name.  She was...

Luther Lee Reed of North Little Rock was reunited with his wife and parents on October 19, 2021, after passing away at the John L. McClellan Veterans Memorial Hospital at the age of 83. He was born May 17, 1938, in DeWitt, Arkansas, the son of the late Lacy and Willie Mae (Turner) Reed. Luther was a proud veteran who honorably and selflessly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1956 until 1959, achieving the rank of Lance Corporal. On August 3, 1962, Luther married Ms. Maggie Louise...

Anne Darby Kocinski, 82, of Little Rock, passed away October 17, 2021.  Born May 5, 1939 to William Edson and Maurine McVicar Darby, she graduated from Little Rock Central High School and attended the University of Arkansas where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. She was a member of Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church. Due to her love of and great talent for interior decorating, Anne began three businesses, Milligan Interiors, Cabbage Rose Interiors and Rarely Scene....

Robert V. Stewart Jr., 85, of North Little Rock passed from this life on October 17, 2021. He was born January 1, 1936, in Jacksonville, Arkansas to the late Robert V. and Bessie G. (Bates) Stewart. Mr. Stewart was a member of the Scottish Rite. He loved baseball, especially the St. Louis Cardinals. He also enjoyed restoring tractors, riding motorcycles and flying airplanes. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. In addition to his parents,...

Robert “Butch” Churchill, age 83 of Beebe, formerly of Searcy, passed from this life on Saturday, October 16, 2021, in Beebe. Butch was previously employed by the City of Searcy, Sanitation Department and was in the Pathfinder Program. Butch was a very funny man who enjoyed watching John Wayne movies. A graveside funeral service is scheduled for Friday, October 22, 2021, at 10:00 am at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Smith Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe.  You...

Donald Stephen Davis, 62, of Benton, Arkansas passed away October 16, 2021.  He was born June 16, 1959 to Betty (Fisher) Tippitt and the late Edward Davis. Donald was preceded in death by his father, Edward Davis. Donald was a very good family man and loved his children.  He enjoyed fishing and was an avid Miami Dolphins and Arkansas Razorback fan.  He liked playing and winning at air hockey with his kids at family get-togethers.  Donald is survived by his daughter,...

On Saturday, October 16, 2021, with his children by his side, Buddy R. Griffin of Beebe went to his heavenly home, peacefully in the arms of his Savior. Buddy was born June 21, 1936 in Texarkana, Texas, to Johnny E. and Beaulah Russell Griffin.  Buddy was a long-time member of Union Valley Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon.  He worked in the airline industry for over twenty-five years and retired from ASU, Beebe. In 1960, through a mutual friend, Dad met the love of his...

Ruth Marie (Zootman) Bakr with family by her side was called home on October 15, 2021, in Little Rock, Arkansas, at the age of 78. Greeting her in heaven were her parents, W Max and Della Zootman as well as grandparents and many uncles, aunts, and cousins. Left behind to miss her dearly is her husband of 57 years, Mamdouh; children, Nora Bakr (Timothy Conover), Shawn (LeAnn) Bakr; her grandchildren, Jacob Bialk, Kaela (Jace) Kramer, Mitchell Bialk, Ian Bakr, Elias Bakr, and Reece Bakr; one...