Mary H. Osburn, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 13, 2022. She was born June 19, 1938, to the late George Henry and Mattie Marshall. Mary was a faithful member of Faith United Methodist Church in Little Rock.    She is survived by her beloved children, Brenda Austin- Martinez (Michael), Kelly Pistillo, Lulu Thomas (Steve), April Barnes (Zachary), and Jim Osburn Jr.; grandchildren, John Strachan (Ferris), Erica Hendrix (Travis), Jordan Austin-Alves, Becky...

I am underwater and I am in a complete and total state of joy. There's grass under the water! I stand up out of the water screaming with glee. “Do it again, Daddy! Do it again!” My dad picks me up with his big burly arms and flings me through the air over the field of water, my arms and legs outstretched. My whole face a smile. Splash! I dive deep. I open my eyes. There's grass under the water! There’s grass under the water! I am utterly amazed. “Do it again,...

Laura Lea Hensley, 59 of Maumelle passed from this life on January 11, 2022. At Laura’s request she will be cremated. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Full obituary to follow. 

Sarah Imogene (Jean) Oakley Stankevitz, 87, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family, after a long illness. Jean was born in Bunn, Arkansas to the late Floyd Thomas Oakley and Thelma (Scoggins) Oakley.  She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Rayburn Thomas Oakley. She was an excellent military wife and homemaker. She was a great caregiver having taken care of her father until his passing at 103, and her brother in his final...

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Jadon Shackelford, 21, of Little Rock, our most beloved son, brother, father, family member and friend passed suddenly on Sunday, January 9, 2022. Those who knew Jadon, even casually, lost a shining light in their lives. As a young child, people gravitated to Jadon’s personality and infectious smile. Jadon loved baseball, video games, working in the yard and SHOES! He even tried his hand at bull riding, but decided it was best to stick to riding...

Agness M. Duncan, 92, passed away January 8, 2022.  Born in Heber Springs on September 4, 1929 to Emmett W. and Lula J. Knight Bolton, she was a member of Sharon Baptist Church. Agness was a great cook and always active in whatever she chose to do each day. She is survived by her children, James Duncan (Pamela), Eddie W. Duncan (Penny) and Terry Duncan (Melissa); her sister, Dottie Garrett (J.C.); and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her...

Anise “Ann” Lee Barton Baskette departed this life on January 8, 2022 after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  She was born May 18, 1940 in South Bend, Indiana, to Carl Barton and Virginia Morris. She was a member of the famous Central High class of 1957-1958. As a young woman she had a love for music, which began when she was accepted into the Acapella Choir at Central. She tried out for singing contests at a television station in Pine Bluff, which is...

Helen Elizabeth Meux, our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend climbed the stairs to heaven to be with our heavenly father on January 7, 2022. Born to the late Newton and Nova Ratcliff, she attended Calvary Church of the Nazarene and was a member of Crystal Hill Senior Citizens group. She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Mann (Billy); grandchildren, Carri Arman (Dennis) and Melissa “Lisa” Stearns; great-grandchildren, Dylan Richardson, Isabella...

Nelda Sharon Moore of Cabot passed peacefully from this life on January 4, 2022, at the age of 79. Sharon was born October 5, 1942, in Memphis, Texas to the late E.H. and Irene Moore. She enjoyed traveling, a hobby that took her to many interesting destinations. She lived all over the country, from Texas where she was born, to Seattle, Washington where she worked at and retired from the Seattle Times to Arkansas where she settled in her later years. Sharon had a deep love and faith in her...

Angela Nicole Stephenson, 35, of Alexander, passed away December 31, 2021. Born in Little Rock, she was a customer service representative for Sykes Healthcare on the Cigna account.  Angela loved rescuing animals and volunteered at the Little Rock Zoo.   She is survived by her daughter, Jasmine Pearce; her mother, Gennie Lewis; stepfather, Donald Lewis; sister, Amber Stephenson; grandmother, Marie Williams; aunts and uncles, Ann and Johnny Trevino, Jimmie Williams and Crissie...