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Andrea Cassinelli
Jun 23, 2026
Andrea Cassinelli, age 86, passed away June 23, 2026. Andrea was born April 13, 1940, to Andrew Bartholemew Cassinelli and Deborah (Babe) Violet Cassinelli. She grew up in North Little Rock and attended St. Patrick School, Mount St. Mary Academy (1958), and later attended the University of Florida. She came from a family of business owners whose properties once included...
William Richard Axford
Jun 21, 2026
William Richard “Bill” Axford, age 84, of Sherwood, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at home on June 21, 2026.
Bill was born on April 22, 1942, in Lakewood, Ohio, to Richard and Elizabeth “Betty” Axford. He married the love of his life, Bonnie Flower, in 1971, and together they shared nearly 55 years of marriage filled with love, devotion, and countless memories.
Bill...
Roger Lynn Brockinton
Jun 21, 2026
Roger Lynn Brockinton, age 68, was the son of the late James Carmon Brockinton and Venetia Brockinton Casto. He was preceded in death by his special Nanny, Maxie Heslep, his stepfather, R.B. Casto, and his two beloved cats, Tigger and Caylee, whom he missed terribly.
He is survived by his mother, Venetia Casto; two sisters, Gayle Brockinton and Sheila Houston (Wayne);...
Lily Ruth Hutchinson
Jun 21, 2026
Lily Ruth Hutchinson, 88, of Gurdon, died Sunday, June 21, 2026, at CHI St. Vincent in Hot Springs. She was a respiratory therapist. Born March 19, 1938, in Mansfield, Texas, she was the daughter of Bryan Blizzard and Bertha “Edna” Jones. She married R. E. “Bob” Hutchinson on October 21, 1957. She was preceded in death by her parents; her...
Verne Ann Egan
Jun 21, 2026
Verne Ann Egan, age 83 of McRae, went to be with the Lord on June 21, 2026. She was born on February 27, 1943, in Los Angeles, California to Charles and Marguerite Fitting. Verne was a retired Certified Accountant and attended McRae First Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband Richard Egan of McRae; they were married May 6, 1995;...
Ferdinand "Ferdie" Stan Kaczka
Jun 21, 2026
Ferdinand Stan Kaczka, affectionately known as Ferdie, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on March 13, 1943, in Hope, Arkansas, he was the beloved son of the late Ferdinand and Angeline Kaczka. Ferdie's journey began as a proud graduate of Catholic High.
His professional life saw him working with Exxon Valdez in Alaska before...
Blenda J. Wilson
Jun 21, 2026
Surrounded by family, Blenda Wilson, peacefully passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026.
She retired after over 30 years of service from North Little Rock Parks and Recreation Department. She served as a Recreation Aide advancing to Director for North Heights Recreation Center on Allen Street for over 10 years; and later was Director for the Main Community Center on Willow and...
Phillip Lynn Chapman
Jun 20, 2026
Phillip Lynn Chapman, 66, of Hensley, AR passed away June 20, 2026. He was born February 1, 1960 to Earline Chapman (Lewis) and Carl Chapman. Phillip was preceded in death by his parents; and his two sisters, Connie Null and Deborah Weatherford.
Phillip is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Deborah Lee Chapman; his daughter, Kelly Canizaro (Scot); grandchildren,...
Phillip Lynn Chapman
Jun 20, 2026
Phillip Lynn Chapman, 66, of Hensley, AR passed away June 20, 2026. He was born February 1, 1960 to Earline Chapman (Lewis) and Carl Chapman. Phillip was preceded in death by his parents; and his two sisters, Connie Null and Deborah Weatherford.
Phillip is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Deborah Lee Chapman; his daughter, Kelly Canizaro (Scot); grandchildren,...
Neva Jo Hathaway
Jun 20, 2026
Neva Jo Hathaway, 85, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on June 20, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, surrounded by her loving family. Neva Jo was born on August 15, 1940, in Fairbanks, Arkansas, to Edgar and Alma Kennedy.
She graduated from Quitman High School in 1957. Shortly thereafter, she married the love of her life, Marvin Hathaway,...
Patsy Ruth McNair
Jun 20, 2026
Patsy Ruth McNair, age 71, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born on January 6, 1955.
Patsy was a woman of remarkable strength, determination, and devotion to her family. She was known for her stubborn spirit, generous heart, and unwavering love for those closest to her. If she loved you, she...
Earl Kirk, Jr.
Jun 20, 2026
Earl C. “Smokey” Kirk, Jr., age 90, of Searcy, formerly of Beebe, passed away on June 20, 2026. Born on July 12, 1935, he was the youngest of 11 children of Mona Faye (Turner) and Earl C. Kirk, Sr. A 1955 graduate of Beebe High School, Earl lettered 4 years in football and track and attended ASU Beebe. Earl had...
Patricia Ann Middleton
Jun 19, 2026
With heartfelt sorrow and enduring gratitude, we remember Patricia Ann “Pat” Middleton, who passed peacefully from this world on June 19, 2026. Born January 15, 1942, in Little Rock, Patricia’s warmth, kindness, and unwavering generosity touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Patricia began her life in Little Rock, where she was raised and baptized at...
Rose Marie Hill
Jun 19, 2026
Rose Marie Hill, age 84, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026. She was born November 30, 1941 in Denver, Colorado, to the late Robert and Gertrude (Myers) Saffell. At a very young age, she met her soulmate, Raymond Hill, who was currently working as a logger in Kremmling, Colorado. They married very shortly thereafter and eventually moved to Alpine, Arkansas....
Julia "Judy" Ann Barre
Jun 19, 2026
Julia Ann (Judy) Barre, born January 26, 1940, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 19, 2026. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Carl F. Lukas and Cecilia Lukas, along with her husband, Henry Bart Barre. She is survived by her brothers, Bob Lukas of Elkins, Arkansas, and Don Lukas of North Little Rock, Arkansas,...
Ruth I. Ann Bradley Beckius
Jun 19, 2026
Ruth I. Ann Bradley Beckius, 98, of Little Rock, AR, went to her final rest on Thursday, June 19, 2026. She joins her parents LH and Alice Bradley, her husband, Ivan, their children Michael and David Beckius, and a host of other relatives and friends.
She leaves behind to hold her in their hearts her son, Larry Beckius (Paula); daughter, Kathy...
Bettie Neal Sawyer Vaughn
Jun 18, 2026
Bettie Neal Sawyer Vaughn (“Bee” to her family), of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on June 18th, 2026 at the age of 82. She was born on October 11, 1943, in Opelousas, Louisiana, to Louis & Betty Sawyer. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Thomas Sawyer, & her sister, Ann Coorpender.
Bettie leaves behind her husband...
Richard Newton
Jun 18, 2026
Richard Vernon Newton, 91, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026. He was born on July 6, 1934, to Charles Bailey Newton and Flora Louise Thompson.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents; wives, Margaret Wells and Margie Slaton; his brothers, Charles B. Newton and Wayne Moore Newton; and his son, Richard Vernon Newton, Jr.
He is...
Nina Sue Bean Johns
Jun 18, 2026
Nina Sue Bean Johns, age 83, of Amity, went to her heavenly home surrounded by family on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
She was born on November 22, 1942, in Amity. She was the daughter of Johnnie “Red” Bean and Roxie Lillie Garner Bean. She was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Grady “Toots” Bean, Alton Bean, Johnnie Bean II,...
Molly Sue Stauber Turner
Jun 17, 2026
Molly Sue Stauber Turner, 92, of Arkadelphia and North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed peacefully from this life on June 17, 2026 — the seventieth anniversary of her marriage to the love of her life. She was a woman of deep faith, enduring grace, and abiding warmth whose influence touched everyone fortunate enough to know her.
GranMolly as she was known by...
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