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...

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. Burial will be at Woodson Cemetery. Arkansas COVID-19 directives: Face coverings and social distancing required. Arrangements by Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St, North Little Rock, AR 72114, 501-758-1170.  

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)...

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...

Mary Ellen Hoyt Hill, age 83, of Little Rock, Arkansas, was administered the Last Rites of the Roman Catholic Church and died peacefully in the arms of God’s angels on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Born on December 23, 1937, to Joseph Robert and Helen Christine (Nagel) Hoyt of Adona, Arkansas, she was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School in Morrilton, Arkansas, and a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in North Little Rock. Mary Ellen was formerly married to the late Richard...

Roy L. Noble Sr., 94, of Little Rock passed from this life on January 11, 2021. He was born January 10, 1927 in North Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Carl and Cora Toney Noble. He was a member of the Windsong Church of Christ. Roy honorably served in the United States Navy during WWII and was retired from Arkansas Power and Light. His hobbies included sports and reading. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three siblings. Survivors include his loving wife of 70 years,...

Neila Jane Hobby, 68, of North Little Rock, Arkansas went to be with her Lord on January 11, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born on November 12, 1952 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents E.H. and Wilda Hobby of North Little Rock, Arkansas; and by her brother-in-law, Everett Skinner, of Cabot, Arkansas. She is survived by her sister, June Skinner; nephew, Adam (Betsy) Skinner; niece, Hollie (Stacy) Black; great-nephews, Cody Skinner, Bradley (Kathleen)...

Jeffrey Lee Pyle, 56, of Little Rock passed away on January 9, 2021.  Jeff was born on July 22, 1964, in North Little Rock, Arkansas, to Larkin and Pat Price Pyle.  He was preceded in death by his father, Larkin; his son, Clint Conley; and one of his best friends, his father-in-law, Bill Foreman. Jeff was a compassionate, selfless person who was always ready to help someone in need. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and all around outdoorsman.  Some of his favorite times were...