All Obituaries
Verlin Melton Price, Jr.
Jul 5, 2026
Verlin Melton Price, Jr., age 82, of Glenwood, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
A Visitation to celebrate Verlin's life will be held on Friday, July 10, 2026 from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM at Smith Family Funeral Home Chapel- Glenwood.
His full obituary will be updated at a later time.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Home-...
A.V. "Buster" Beardsley III
Jul 5, 2026
Arthur Virgil “Buster” Beardsley III entered his heavenly home on July 5, 2026, just three days after returning from a beach vacation with his beloved wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Buster was born in Norfolk, Virginia, during World War II on May 27, 1943, to Arthur V. Beardsley Jr. and Grace Weybright Beardsley. After the war, the Beardsley family moved to...
Geneva Ann Huddle
Jul 3, 2026
Geneva Huddle, 90, of Bryant passed away July 3, 2026. Visitation is 5:00-7:00 PM, Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home. Funeral is 2:00 PM Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at the funeral home with burial to follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Jacksonville.
Extended obituary will be posted once available.
Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main...
Eunice Jones
Jul 2, 2026
Eunice Jones passed away into her heavenly home July 2, 2026 in Hot Springs, AR. Eunice was born in Laverne, OK, on August 7, 1939 to Oliver and Gertie Dull. She married Donald Jones in 1956.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her five brothers, Ernie, Arnold, Mike, Frank, and Pete.
She leaves behind her husband, Don; four...
Frances E. Boone
Jul 2, 2026
Frances Eubanks Boone, 93, of North Little Rock, passed away July 2nd, 2026. She was born September 15, 1932 at Choctaw, AR to Jim and Elva Eubanks. Frances was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Wanda Hill and Marjorie Tipton; brothers, Maurice Eubanks and Freeman Eubanks. She is survived by children Karen Boone and Jeff Boone (Dona); grandsons, Blake...
Piercy Heard, Jr.
Jul 2, 2026
Piercy Heard, Jr., age 76, of Benton, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, at Baptist Health Medical Center. He was born September 11, 1949, in Benton, Arkansas, to the late Piercy Heard, Sr. and Susie Heard.
Piercy proudly served his country in the United States Army, carrying with him a spirit of dedication and honor throughout his life. Following his...
Rosie Lee Leker
Jul 1, 2026
Rosie Lee Leker passed from this earth July 1, 2026, at the age of 95, just days from her 96th birthday. Born July 9, 1930, at Tomberlin, Arkansas to Wylie and Annie Mae Tubbs. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband C. L. Leker, son Ronnie L. Leker Sr., sisters Dorothy Chestney, Shirley Frizzell, Myrtle McCormick McElroy, and...
Jesse "Leo" Wigginton
Jul 1, 2026
Jesse “Leo” Wigginton, 96, of Hot Springs, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
He was born on September 16, 1929 in Clayton, Oklahoma, the son of the late Jess Wigginton and Hazel Johnson Wigginton. On April 22, 1969, he married Calista Wigginton (who passed away on July 2, 2015).
Jesse was a member of the Lake Hamilton...
Amanda Wren Crosby
Jul 1, 2026
Amanda Wren Crosby, born on July 7, 1954, in Dermott, Arkansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on July 1, 2026. Her life was a remarkable testament to love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family and friends.
Amanda is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Scott Crosby; children, John Crosby (Jen) and Sydney Crosby (Danny Smith); grandchildren,...
Mary Ann Jane Watson
Jun 30, 2026
Mary Ann Jane Watson, age 77, of Kirby, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
She was born on January 22, 1949 in Newberry, Florida. Mary was the daughter of James Martin and Edna Sasser, She was preceded in death by her parents; her two brothers; Clayton Martin and George Martin; her husband, Hughy Watson; and her son, Stephen Poole.
On June...
Kevin Merrell Land
Jun 30, 2026
Kevin Merrell Land, age 58, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. He was born on December 13, 1967, in Benton, Arkansas.
Kevin was a gifted master electrician who dedicated many years to his trade. Throughout his career he worked for several electrical companies, but he was especially proud of his time with Eagle Electric in Benton, where...
Robert Harry Collins
Jun 30, 2026
Robert Harry Collins, age 89, passed away on June 30, 2026. He was born on June 1, 1937, in Virginia, Illinois.
Robert was a hardworking man who loved his family deeply and enjoyed the simple things in life. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as a military police officer, a role that reflected the sense of...
Johnny Ray Spade
Jun 30, 2026
Johnny Ray Spade, age 80 of Benton, AR, passed away on Tuesday, June 30,2026, at Amberwood Health & Rehabilitation in Benton, AR. He was known as "Ray" to his family and friends.
Ray was born on November 2,1945, in England, AR to the late James Franklin Spade and Emmie Nancy (Ward) Spade. In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in...
Wanda Anthony
Jun 30, 2026
Wanda Lee Anthony, 87, of Sherwood, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on June 30, 2026. Born August 11, 1938, in Newport, Arkansas, to Jefferson D. and Savilla (England) Wagster, she came into this world with a spark that never dimmed.
She retired as Vice President of Customer Service at International Business Forms before taking on her most important title:...
Carol L. Wilkins
Jun 29, 2026
Carol Louise Wilkins was born on January 3, 1934, in Varna, Illinois, to Lewis and Evelyn Norwood. She peacefully entered the presence of her Lord on June 29, 2026, at the age of 92, leaving behind a family who loved her dearly.
Carol is survived by her younger brother, Donald "Donnie" Norwood; her beloved companion of nearly twenty years, John Firestone;...
William "Billy" F. Eppes, Jr.
Jun 29, 2026
William "Billy" F. Eppes, Jr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, at the age of 85. He was born on August 22, 1940, in Vanndale, Arkansas, and will be remembered for his strong work ethic, quick wit, and the joy he found in making others laugh.
Billy was never one to sit still....
Jerry Wayne Bonds
Jun 29, 2026
Jerry Wayne Bonds, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend peacefully departed this world on June 29, 2026, surrounded by the love and warmth of his family. Born on August 8, 1952, in Clinton, Arkansas, Jerry was a beacon of light and kindness in the lives of all who knew him.
Jerry was the beloved son of the late...
James E. Tweedle
Jun 29, 2026
James Everett Tweedle, age 83, known as Jimmie by friends and family, transitioned to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 29, 2026, at home in Bryant, Arkansas. James was born July 21, 1943, in Brinkley, Arkansas, to June and Jean Tweedle and was adopted by Robert and Leta Mae Deaton in 1945. In his youth, James loved all...
Alice Shirley
Jun 28, 2026
Alice Shirley, age 88, of Glenwood, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 27th, 2026.
Alice was born on October 21, 1937, to Delmar Earl Rogers and Myrtle Marie Rogers. She was preceded in death by her parents, Delmar and Marie Rogers; her brother, Richard Rogers; her sister, Linnie Evans; her son, Glen Malicoat; her grandson, Josh Hearn; and...
Nancy Lou (Killingsworth) Park
Jun 28, 2026
Nancy Lou (Killingsworth) Park, age 94, of Okolona, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026. She was born December 24, 1931 in Okolona to the late Tom and Ida (Williams) Killingsworth. Nancy attended Okolona Baptist Church. She was a member of the Arkadelphia Master Gardeners. Nancy enjoyed square dancing and was a member of Levi’s and Lace in Texas and Arkansas...


