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Matthew Koshinski

Matthew Koshinski

Sep 3, 2026

Matthew James Weston Koshinski, 29, went to his Heavenly home on September 3, 2026. He was born on June 16, 1997, to Troy Koshinski and JoAnn Hill Koshinski Putt in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 11, 2026, at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, with burial in...

Albert Taylor Pyle

Albert Taylor Pyle

Sep 3, 2026

Albert Taylor Pyle, 92, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026.

Born January 17, 1934, to Taylor Burton and Mary Olene Pyle, Albert was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jimmy Craig, his sister Mary Ann Parker, and his beloved wife of 51 years, Nancy Pyle.

Albert is survived by his wife, Nina; his brother, Fred Kirkpatrick; his four daughters,...

Dewey Thompson, Jr.

Dewey Thompson, Jr.

Sep 2, 2026

Dewey Thompson, Jr., age 83, of Norman, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

He was born on February 3, 1943, in Dryden, Virginia. Dewey was the son of Dewey Thompson, Sr. and Isabell Middleton Thompson. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Jerry Thompson; and his son-in-law, Robert Shefelton, Jr.

Dewey married...

Betty Jean (Womble) Richardson

Betty Jean (Womble) Richardson

Sep 2, 2026

Betty Jean (Womble) Richardson, age 91, of Hot Springs, AR passed away on September 2, 2026. She was born June 24, 1935, to Lewis Lee Womble and Willie Lee (Hatcher) Womble of Sheridan, AR.

She worked for S.H. Kress for two years, a devoted housewife, and then in the family business at Ricky's for seventeen years. She was a proud graduate...

Billy Gene Williams

Billy Gene Williams

Sep 1, 2026

Billy Gene “Sweet Willy” Williams, 91, went to his Heavenly home on September 1, 2026. He was born on December 4, 1934, in Swifton, Arkansas to Johnnie and Myrtle Williams. He was the last of his siblings to go to Heaven.

He loved to sing. He attended church regularly and even loved doing Bible study in the nursing home. Billy worked...

Faye Wynona Meredith

Faye Wynona Meredith

Sep 1, 2026

Faye Wynona Meredith, 87, entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior on September 1, 2026. She had run her race, fought the good fight, and kept the faith, leaving behind a life that was strong in spirit, abundant in love, and firmly rooted in the Lord she trusted through every season.

Faye was born August 12, 1939, in Clarksville,...

Velma Marie Collins

Velma Marie Collins

Sep 1, 2026

Velma Marie Collins, 83, of Sherwood, Arkansas, passed away on September 1, 2026. She was born May 1, 1943, in Jacksonville, Arkansas, to Reed Lewis and Else Fulmer Lewis.

Velma was a devoted homemaker who spent many years managing a rental property. She was a longtime member of Church Life Tabernacle in Jacksonville. Naturally outgoing, Velma enjoyed talking with people and...

John Thomas Suskey

John Thomas Suskey

Aug 31, 2026

John Thomas Suskey Sr., 75, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026. He was born on September 8, 1950, in Merkel, Texas, to Rev. Albert Thomas Suskey and Ethel Suskey.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Albert Thomas Suskey and Ethel Suskey; his beloved wife, Mary Beth Byerly Suskey; and his brother-in-law, James Schenebeck.

He is survived by his...

Robert "Bob" E. York Jr.

Robert "Bob" E. York Jr.

Aug 31, 2026

Robert E. "Bob" York, Jr., 82, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and with Judy, the love of his life, by his side. Bob was born February 3, 1944, in Grayville, Illinois.Bob was no stranger to hard work. Growing up in Grayville, he worked alongside his father, Robert Sr.,...

Wayne Andrew Gruber

Wayne Andrew Gruber

Aug 31, 2026

The Honorable Wayne A. Gruber lived a life marked by service, faith, laughter, friendship, adventure, and, above all, love for his family. 

Though Wayne was born and raised in New Jersey, Arkansas became his adopted-and-beloved-home. He embraced Arkansas wholeheartedly, building a life and a career here and becoming deeply woven into the community he was proud to call his own. He...

John Greg Baltz

John Greg Baltz

Aug 31, 2026

John Greg Baltz passed away on August 31, 2026, at the age of 73.

He was born in Pocahontas, AR on June 20, 1953. John graduated from St. Paul’s High School in Pocahontas, AR and became a Master Electrician for City Plumbing. He married his devoted wife, Cloretta Wolf, on April, 15, 2015. They shared many decades of fond memories together...

Frances Irene Honeycutt Bradshaw

Frances Irene Honeycutt Bradshaw

Aug 31, 2026

Frances Irene Honeycutt Bradshaw, 79, passed away on August 31, 2026.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ted Bradshaw; her parents, J.B. and Eva Honeycutt; and her great-granddaughter, Presley Ann Eanes.

Ted and Frances shared 36 wonderful years of marriage.

Born in Nashville, Arkansas, Frances attended Harmony Grove High School. She worked for many years as an Activities Coordinator Lead...

William Edgar Dickerson

William Edgar Dickerson

Aug 31, 2026

William Edgar Dickerson, of Benton, passed away on August 31, 2026, at the age of 85. He was born on March 19, 1941, in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, to Roy and Rosie Dickerson; he was their 8th child.

He grew up in Gurdon and Waldron, and later lived in Glenwood, Hot Springs, and Sheridan. He walked or rode his bike everywhere and was...

Linda "Omi" Pledger

Linda "Omi" Pledger

Aug 30, 2026

In her final days, Linda Malone Pledger spent her time reinforcing her lifetime lesson to all of us—Love Builds up

She spent the last few weeks of her life celebrating her love for all around her. She went out on the boat, made art with her friends, celebrated her son’s birthday and her 57th wedding anniversary. As her energy waned, she...

Clara Mae Ibbotson

Clara Mae Ibbotson

Aug 30, 2026

Clara Mae Ibbotson, 89, of Sherwood, Arkansas, passed away on August 30, 2026. She was born May 11, 1937 in Lonoke, Arkansas, to William and Mollie Bryant. Clara worked for the State of Arkansas with the Department of Finance and Administration. Throughout her life, she found her greatest joy in her family. 

She loved spending time with those she held dear...

Barry Doyle Davidson

Barry Doyle Davidson

Aug 29, 2026

Barry Doyle Davidson, 74, of Hot Springs Village Arkansas passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on August 29, 2026, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Barry was born on March 14, 1952, in North Little Rock, Arkansas to Doyle and Patsy Davidson where he lived until graduating from North Little Rock High School. He then attended the University of Arkansas...

Kendall Phillips,Sr.

Kendall Phillips,Sr.

Aug 29, 2026

Kendall Lee Phillips, Sr., 92, went to be with the Lord on August 29, 2026. He was born on April 20, 1934, to David Blanks Phillips and Nola Bailey Phillips. Kendall is preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 71 years Anna Eloise Powell Phillips, his infant daughter Rita Louise Phillips (1954), his son Brian Clayton Phillips (age...

Buddy "Bud" Adam Guyot

Buddy "Bud" Adam Guyot

Aug 29, 2026

Buddy “Bud” Adam Guyot was born August 30, 1942, in Beebe, Arkansas, to Sid and Lorene Guyot. A lifelong resident of Beebe, Bud built his life around his family, agriculture, and the community he called home. A 1960 graduate of Beebe High School, Bud was a talented athlete who excelled in both football and track and was voted Most Athletic...

Juanita Bernice Shumate

Juanita Bernice Shumate

Aug 29, 2026



Juanita B. Crook Shumate, 93 of Little Rock, AR, went to be with her Lord and Saviour Saturday, August 29, 2026.

Juanita was born to the late Samuel Fair Crook, Jr. and Hazel Margaret McCutcheon Crook on February 18,1933 in North Little Rock, AR.

She was a former member of Orion Missionary Baptist Church and Grace Missionary Baptist Church. Retired after 34...

David E. "Bubba" Houchin

David E. "Bubba" Houchin

Aug 28, 2026

David E "Bubba" Houchin, 72, of Arkansas, passed away on August 28, 2026, in Little Rock, Arkansas. His passing marks the close of a life defined by hard work, devotion to family, and a deep love for the outdoors.

Born on November 9, 1953, in New Port, Arkansas, David carried with him throughout his life the values that shaped him early...