All Obituaries
Wanda Lou Boardman
Jul 19, 2026
Wanda Lou Boardman, 83, of Bryant, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on July 19, 2026. She was born on December 8, 1942, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late M.L. and Cleo (Cureton) Brod.
Wanda dedicated many years of her career to Blue Cross Blue Shield, where she worked as an Insurance Supervisor. While she took pride in her...
Charles "Wayne" Wilkins
Jul 19, 2026
Charles “Wayne” Wilkins, age 80, of Sparkman passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026. He was born March 22, 1946 in Sparkman, Arkansas to the late John D. and Ruby B. (Williams) Wilkins. Wayne enjoyed hunting, fishing, and building bird houses. He had a long career in the cable and fiberoptics industry. Wayne was a member of First Baptist Church of...
Ileane Annette Tucker
Jul 18, 2026
Ileane Annette Harrison Tucker, age 87, went peacefully in her home on 7/18/26.
She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Thelma Harrison and Reno Ghidotti on 9/30/1938. She also lovingly knew Dale Allen as her dad for most of her life.
Ileane was preceded in death by her grandparents, Glen and Lillian Harrison, who raised her for many years and played...
Betty J Reed
Jul 18, 2026
Betty Jean (Wiser) Reed, passed peacefully surrounded by the love of her family July 18, 2026. Born on October 5, 1930, in Danville, Arkansas, Betty was the daughter of Porter Hulon Wiser and Ratha O. (Rogers) Wiser.Betty was raised on her family’s farm in Danville and was one of eleven children. She often spoke fondly of her childhood, the simple...
William H. "Bill" Brown, Jr.
Jul 18, 2026
William H. "Bill" Brown, Jr., 79, of Alexander passed away July 18, 2026.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM, followed by a funeral at 11:00 AM, Friday, July 24, 2026 at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home. Burial with military honors will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park, North Little Rock.
Extended obituary will be posted once available.
Janice Kay Guffey
Jul 18, 2026
Janice Kay Guffey ‘Grammy’, 78, of Perryville, Arkansas, went home to be with the Lord on July 18, 2026. She was born on April 23, 1948, in Grenada, Mississippi, to the late Ralph Eli Cartledge and Mary Edith (McCluskey) Cartledge-Thompson.
Grammy lived a life rooted in faith, love and family. A faithful member of the Assembly of God, she loved the...
Christopher "Pop" Paul Blake
Jul 17, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Chris Blake, who passed away on July 17, 2026, at the age of 57.
Born and raised in North Little Rock, Arkansas, Chris was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, cherished son, respected coach, trusted friend, and a pillar of his community. He lived a life centered on family,...
Jack William Bennett
Jul 17, 2026
Jack William Bennett, born on July 3, 1947, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away on July 17, 2026, in his hometown.
Jack's legacy was one of honor. His years of service in the Navy and his later career managing several rental properties speak to the determination on which he built his life.
A graveside service will take place at a later date...
Jamie Ann Shaw
Jul 17, 2026
Jamie Ann Shaw, 79, of Bryant died Friday, July 17 during a short stay at Alcoa Nursing and Rehabilitation in Saline County and following an almost year-long battle with cancer.
She was born on July 30, 1946 in the Fendley Community near Amity as the fourth of five daughters to Homer and Vangie Shepherd Buck. She attended Amity Public Schools and...
Caterina Caroline Venitucci
Jul 15, 2026
Caterina Caroline Venitucci, age 64, passed away on July 15, 2026. She was born on March 8, 1962, in Kilgore, Texas to Gino Venitucci and the late Mildred (Brady) Venitucci. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her beloved son, Alexander Bolanos and his wife, Sara; her treasured grandsons, Judah and David Bolanos; her father, Gino Venitucci; her brothers, Luis...
Gheorghe I. Timofti
Jul 15, 2026
Gheorghe I. Timofti, born on May 20, 1931 in Romania, later emigrated to the United States, where he died on July 15, 2026, leaving behind a life marked by dedication, skill and devotion to his loved ones.
Gheorghe’s path was guided by an early commitment to learning and craftsmanship. After four years of vocational school for fine machinery, he carved out...
James Edward Spears
Jul 15, 2026
James Edward Spears, 76, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away on July 15, 2026, at Baptist Health in Little Rock. James was surrounded by his wife, daughters, granddaughters, and many close family and friends over the last few weeks.
Born on October 16, 1949, in Columbia, Louisiana, he was the youngest child of Allen and Lillian Spears. James grew up in Benton,...
Theodore B. Thorsen III
Jul 14, 2026
Theodore B. (Ted) Thorsen III went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2026. Ted was born in Decorah, Iowa on May 13, 1947. He was the son of Theodore and Betty Thorsen.
Ted's father was in the military, so they relocated frequently. He attended Westwood High School in Memphis, Tennessee. In 1967, after high school, Ted joined the army....
Kathleen Dixon
Jul 14, 2026
Kathleen “Kathy” Dixon, a beloved member of the North Little Rock community, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on March 30, 1938, in North Little Rock, Arkansas, Kathleen was cherished for her hard work, kindness, and unwavering willingness to help others.
Throughout her life, Kathleen exemplified generosity. She managed several Texaco/Shell gas stations over...
Jimmy Paul Lyle
Jul 14, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jimmy Paul Lyle age 80, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who departed this world on July 14, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on April 2, 1946, Jimmy lived a life full of love, laughter, and countless stories that will continue...
Betty Ethridge
Jul 14, 2026
Betty L. Ethridge, 80, of Beebe, Arkansas went to be with the Lord July 14, 2026. She was born September 17, 1945, in White Hall, Arkansas to Mack and Helen Sinclair. Betty was a retired fuel clerk for the State of Arkansas and was a member of Landmark Baptist Church in Beebe. She enjoyed bird watching, photography, fishing, crocheting and...
Paul Noble Means, Jr.
Jul 14, 2026
Paul Noble Means, Jr. died peacefully on July 14, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Paul was born on September 15, 1951 in Hot Springs, AR, the son of Elizabeth “Fritzie” Means and Dr. Paul Noble Means, Sr. He spent his childhood in Malvern, AR and moved to Little Rock, AR in junior high school, graduating from Hall High School.
Paul earned a...
Everett Leroy Lawrence, Jr.
Jul 13, 2026
Everett Leroy Lawrence, Jr., age 82, of Austin, Arkansas was born April 22, 1944, at Walnut Ridge, AR, to Everett L Lawrence, Sr. and Irene Lawrence of Swifton, AR.
He is survived by his spouse Shelia Ann Lawrence; daughters, Tammy Lawrence Ruppel (Mark Ruppel) and Lea Ann Lawerence of Little Rock, AR; grandchildren Payton Amelia Ruppel, Parker Ross Ruppel, of Little...
Tanner Alan Miles
Jul 13, 2026
In Loving Memory of Tanner MilesIt is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Tanner Miles, a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend whose life left an unforgettable mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him.Tanner graduated from Pleasant Grove High School, where he helped lead his baseball team to a Texas State Championship and later...
Patsy Jean McDaniel Cox
Jul 13, 2026
Patsy Jean McDaniel Cox, age 83, of Maumelle, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord on Monday, July 13, 2026. She was a devout Christian and a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She passed away peacefully in her home after an extended illness.
She was born on September 14, 1942, in Pulaski, Tennessee, daughter of the late R. Z. and...
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