All Obituaries
John Allen Helton, Jr.
Jan 18, 2026
John Allen Helton Jr., 59, died peacefully Sunday, January 18, 2026, with family by his side in Greenbrier, Arkansas. Allen was born September 5, 1966, in Mesquite, Texas to John and Marleen Helton.
He is preceded in death by his beloved mother Marleen and his grandmother Myrtle Goodman.
He is survived by his son, Gage Allen Helton of Conway and his father,...
Deborah Kay Bowman
Feb 4, 2026
Deborah Kay Bowman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on February 4, 2026. Born on April 26, 1951, in Jonesboro, Louisiana, Deborah was a beacon of love and care who touched the hearts of all who knew her.
Throughout her life, Deborah built a diverse career, working primarily as a massage therapist and truck driver, a reflection of...
Larry William Waller
Feb 4, 2026
Larry Williams Waller, age 66, passed away suddenly Wednesday, February 4, 2026. He was born on February 1, 1960, to John William and Glenna McIver Waller.
Larry was preceded by his grandparents Lawrence and Nora McIver and John and Pearl Waller, his father John WM. Waller and great nephew Michael Levi Woodall. Larry accepted Jesus as his savior at the age...
Ernest Lester Jackson
Feb 3, 2026
Ernest Lester Jackson, 83, of Benton, Arkansas passed away February 3, 2026. Visitation will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Smith Little Rock Funeral Home (8801 Knoedl Court) with a funeral service following at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at Oakland & Fraternal Historic Cemetery Park. Following burial, the family will host guests at Pinecrest...
Cora Winchester
Feb 3, 2026
Cora Frances Winchester was born on April 13,1930 in Kingsland AR and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Feb 3, 2026, at 95 years of age as her daughter held her hand and sang How Great Thou Art. She was born to James B. Ross and Olga Bryant Ross and raised in Fordyce, AR. She had one...
Vernon McClain
Feb 2, 2026
A visitation will be held Monday, February 16, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at Hawthicket Cemetery.
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A.W. "Rootbeer" Martin
Feb 2, 2026
A.W. “Rootbeer” Martin, age 86, of Delight passed away Monday, February 2, 2026. He was born October 30, 1939 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Arthur William Martin, Sr. and Katie Elizabeth (Porter) Martin. A.W. was a member of Murfreesboro First Baptist Church. He was also served on the Delight Fire Department for 20 years as an Assistant Fire...
John William Taylor
Feb 1, 2026
John William Taylor, age 87, of Rosboro, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
He was born on January 2, 1939, in Amity. He was the son of Ivan Voyt Taylor and Gussie Mae Garner Taylor. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Jeanne Taylor.
John married the love of his life,...
Edwin Lannie Morehart, Sr.
Feb 1, 2026
Edwin Lannie Morehart Sr. known by his family and friends as “Ed”, passed away at age 80 on February 1, 2026.
Edwin was born January 24, 1946, to the late Edward Clifton Morehart and Arthie Myrtle Red Morehart at home in Mabelvale, Arkansas, the youngest of twelve children. He graduated from Mabelvale High School in 1964, beginning a life defined by...
Patricia Austin
Feb 1, 2026
Patricia (Pat/Meme) Austin, 79, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Patricia passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday after a lengthy illness.
Patricia was born in Cedar City Utah on September 20,1946 to Eston and Ruth (Kiser) Brown. She was raised in Santa Ana, California and it was there she met her first husband, Andrew...
Joseph Robert Basiliere
Jan 31, 2026
Joseph Robert Basiliere, affectionately known as Froggy or Bob, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the age of 86. He transitioned from this life to the next, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and quiet faith.
Born in Massachusetts to Armand and Edna Basiliere, Bob was the eldest of four siblings: Simone (Kelvin) Swanson, Lorraine Spehar,...
Carolyn Clark Tennyson
Jan 31, 2026
Carolyn Clark Tennyson died peacefully in her home on January 31st, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was 74 years old. Carolyn was born November 8th, 1951, in Arkadelphia. She was the daughter of Charles and Mary Ella (Crook) Clark. She graduated from Arkadelphia High School with honors and attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville for two years where...
Anthony Orsburn
Jan 31, 2026
Anthony Orsburn, age 75, of Okolona, passed away on January 31, 2026.
Anthony is survived by his wife, Diane Orsburn, one son, Steven Orsburn (Holly), and grandsons, Kyle Orsburn, Garrin Orsburn, and Boston Orsburn. He is also survived by two sisters, Sandra Hood of Monticello and Amanda Kendrick (Charles) of Benton.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February...
Bradley Sterling Taylor
Jan 30, 2026
Bradley “Brad” Sterling Taylor, 48, of Sherwood, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026. He was born on December 12, 1977, in Searcy, Arkansas, to Bobby and Florita “Flo” Taylor.
Brad lived a life marked by pride in his work, loyalty to his friends, and a deep love for the outdoors. He was especially proud of his career at Falcon...
Bennie J. Lawhon
Jan 30, 2026
Bennie J. Lawhon was born on September 1, 1957, in Little Rock, Arkansas, and passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026. He leaves behind a legacy rooted in love, service, and a deep commitment to the people around him.
Bennie spent much of his life helping others. Since 2013, he worked as a medical supply driver, delivering medications and essential supplies...
Jon Burks
Jan 30, 2026
Jon Walter Burks, 88, of North Little Rock, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026. He was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather who touched the lives of everyone who knew him.
Born on January 20, 1938, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late John D. and Marjorie Bostic Burks, Jon graduated from Cabot High School in 1956. Shortly...
Marylan J McDorman
Jan 30, 2026
In Loving Memory of Marylan Janiece McDorman February 3, 1944 – January 30, 2026 Marylan Janiece McDorman, 81, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on January 30, 2026. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, Janiece lived a rich and fulfilling life dedicated to her family and community.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William “Bill” McDorman; her daughter,...
James Fred Yates
Jan 30, 2026
James Fred Yates, lovingly known as "Papa James," 78, of Sherwood, Arkansas, passed away on January 30, 2026.
James was born in Bastrop, Louisiana, to the late Joe Yates and Lola Henderson. A former Ashley County native, he was a proud 1965 graduate of Hamburg High School and later retired from The Kroger Co.
Papa James was easygoing and fun to be...
Frances Columbus
Jan 30, 2026
Frances Marie Columbus, 94, went to her Heavenly home on Friday, January 30, 2026. Frances was born in NLR, AR on March, 15, 1931, where she remained a lifelong resident.
Frances was also a lifelong member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, where she married the love of her life, Phil, on October 15, 1955. Together, they adopted two children, Tony and...
Colonel James Christian "Jim" Gast, USAF (Ret)
Jan 29, 2026
James Christian Gast, Colonel USAF Retired
James Christian “Jim” Gast, 81, of Sherwood, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at CHI St. Vincent Hospital (LR). Jim was born April 26, 1944, in Marion, OH, to the late James A. and Eileen Mitton Gast. He graduated from Marion Harding High School in...
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