We regret to announce that Tommy J. Clevenger, 82, of Little Rock, AR passed away on July 8, 2020 in Little Rock due to complications from coronavirus. Tommy was born on September 21, 1937 in Senath, MO and grew up in Kennett, MO, the son of J.D and Pebble Clevenger and the brother of Peggy Eades. Tommy married Nancy Lee Rust of Rector, AR on March 29, 1956 at the age of eighteen and they enjoyed 64 years of marriage, their close bond only growing stronger with time. Tommy graduated from...

Robert Brooks of North Little Rock passed away July 7, 2020.  He was born November 7, 1937 in Little Rock to the late James and Floy Brooks.  He retired from the Union Pacific Railroad, formerly the Missouri Pacific, after 30 years.  He served in the Army National Guard.  Robert started the AR Chapter of Bandidos and enjoyed cycling and restoring automobiles.  Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Lolita Potot Brooks; daughter, Barbra Brooks; 3 grandchildren: Amy,...

Alice Modine Mathis, 95, was born on November 23, 1924 to the Late Bose and Mae Morris.  She married the love of her life, the late Cecil Mathis on May 1,1945, where her journey of hard work and excitement would lead her over many parts of Holly Grove and Cabot Arkansas. She leaves behind 9 children, Wilma (Tony) Stewart of GA, Carroll (Teresa) Mathis AR, Wayne Mathis AR, Danny Mathis, AR, Kaye (Karry) Griffin, GA, Gerald Mathis, AR, Gary (Patti) Mathis, AR, Preston Mathis, AR, Ann...

Frances Elizabeth Sims passed July 6, 2020.  She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  Born August 1, 1925, she leaves behind her brother John Hawley and wife Diane; her daughters, Mary Ruth Sims, Catherine Wyatt and husband Bill, Debbie Roberg Goodman and husband Joel; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband Larry Sims; her granddaughter Michelle Wyatt; her son in law Kent Roberg;...

John Vernon Glenn, 80, of Heber Springs passed from this life on Sunday, July 5, 2020. He was born Monday, October 23, 1939 in Greenbrier, Arkansas to the late Roy L. and Ollie McNew Glenn. Mr. Glenn graduated from Greenbrier High School and then went on to earn a Doctorate in Pharmacy. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by siblings, Maurine Smith and Syble Graham. Mr. Glenn was a member of Connection First General Baptist Church, Rotary, the Chamber of Commerce and the...

Henry V. Meriweather, 55, of Garner, Arkansas went to be with the Lord July 5, 2020.  He was born to Tommy and Dovie Merriweather January 2, 1965. Henry was a devoted husband and uncle.  He enjoyed any chance he had to spoil his nieces and nephews.  Henry spent many years driving a cross country truck.  He was a member of Church of Christ. He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother Donald Lee Merriweather. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of twenty...

Time flies, and my time is up.  It all started August 19, 1931, at the Old Saint Vincent Infirmary when I, this child of Carl Samuel Cloud and Clara Morgan Cloud, replaced the bright wonderful child who died.  Junior was a few days shy of six years of age. I grew up in McGehee, Arkansas, determined never to marry, but I was a June bride at seventeen when I became Mrs. Ray Camp.  The 35-year marriage, ten of the happiest years of my life, resulted in four beautiful...

Helen Virginia Osborn Merck was born on November 17, 1926 and passed away on July 4, 2020 at the age of 93. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Frank Osborn and Ruth Hill Osborn; her husband of 54 years, John A. Merck; and sister, Joan Osborn Wohlrabe (Jim). She is survived by her four children, Vicki McAllister (Bo), John A. Merck II, Michael Merck (Sandy), and Laura Jones (Tom); nine grandchildren, Marcus McAllister, Wendy McAllister Bloom (Kevin), Ryan Merck (Lindsey), Kristen...

Rose Lambert Prince , age 81, of Bismarck went home to be with the Lord on July 4th, 2020 with her daughter, Lana at her side. Rose was born February 22, 1939 in Gum Springs, AR. to Claude William and Eva Ellis Bradshaw. Rose had a long 36-year career as a 3rd grade schoolteacher at Bismarck Elementary School. Rose was passionate about her students and was loved by so many. Teaching was her life and love. Rose lived an active and full life enjoying family time, traveling and...

A Life Well Lived                          Robert J. Wood (Bob, Bobby-Jack, Uncle Bob, Dad, Popa) of North Little Rock Arkansas, born January 9, 1933 in Dennis, Mississippi, died July 3, 2020 at his home attended by his family.      The Wood family moved to Arkansas from Mississippi in 1937 and Bob grew up in and around the NLR area.  In the rough...