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Gregory "Pooh" Ruchalski
Oct 17, 2026
Gregory “Pooh” Ruchalski, age 71, of Delight passed away Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was born December 12, 1954 in Nashville, Arkansas to the late Chester Lewis and Dennis (Marshall) Ruchalski. Pooh loved hunting, fishing, camping on the river, gardening, singing and playing music. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester Ruchalski and Dennis...
Joe William Langston
Oct 16, 2026
Joe William Langston, 72, passed away on October 16, 2026, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on November 16, 1953, in Warren, Arkansas to Aubert and Helen Langston, and he grew up in Hermitage, Arkansas.
Joe lived a life marked by service, hard work, and a deep and abiding faith in the Lord. During the late 1970s, he proudly served...
Billy Conn Kersey
Oct 16, 2026
Billy Conn Kersey, age 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Billy was born on March 23, 1942, in Kirby, Arkansas, to Carl and Lida Coffman Kersey. He was the youngest of eleven children and held a special place in the hearts of his family.
A man of strong Christian faith, Billy attended Texas Baptist...
Donna Jane Wilson Horton
Oct 16, 2026
Donna Jane Wilson Horton, 78, of East End, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 27, 1948, in Camden, Arkansas, to the late A.R. “Bubba” Wilson and Loyene Elizabeth (Ellis) Wilson.
Donna was a graduate of Camden Senior High School. She was named Miss Camden in 1966 and went on to...
Charles William Caradine
Oct 16, 2026
Lt. Col. Charles W. Caradine (Retired) passed away Friday, October 16, 2026 peacefully at his home with his family at his side.
He is survived by his wife, Edna Faye Caradine; four children: Sonia Smith (Rick) of Canton, Georgia, Mike Caradine (Alisa) of Kennesaw, Georgia, Shelly Hampel (Tim) of Benton, Arkansas, and Brett Caradine (Kari) of Benton, Arkansas; eight grandchildren: Gavin...
James "Jim" Clayton Johnston, Jr.
Oct 15, 2026
James “Jim” Clayton Johnston, Jr., 74, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away October 15, 2026. He was born on April 25, 1952, in San Antonio, Texas, to the late James Clayton “Boppy” Johnston and Alma Ruth (Bloesch) “Mimi” Johnston.
Jim was a proud graduate of the University of Arkansas, where he earned both his undergraduate and master’s degrees and was a member...
Bobby Parks
Oct 15, 2026
Bobby Ray Parks, age 96, of Beebe, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2026. Born on January 15, 1930, in Ward, Arkansas, he was the beloved son of the late Virgil and Lois Parks.
Bobby was a man of quiet strength, dedication, and deep faith. He began his career with AT&T before honorably serving his country for two years in...
Gene Shirley
Oct 15, 2026
Gene Shirley, age 65, of Nashville passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
He was born on December 26, 1960, in Murfreesboro. Gene was the son of Gene Shirley and Della Sue Echols. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his two brothers, Bill Warnick and Robert Boyd Warnick.
Gene worked as a truck driver for 47 years. After driving...
Delores A. Sowerbrower
Oct 15, 2026
Delores Ann Sowerbrower was born February 21, 1942 in Scott, AR and passed away October 15, 2026 at her home in Jacksonville, AR. She was a graduate of Mt. Saint Mary, retired State Employee and member of St. Patrick Catholic Church.
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Jerry Lynn Harris
Oct 15, 2026
Jerry Lynn Harris, 54, of Vilonia went to be with the Lord on October 15, 2026. Jerry was born on September 24, 1972, in Fort Belvoir, Virginia to Everett Lee Harris and Betty Darlene Harris. He was an amazing dad, devoted husband, proud poppy, and loyal friend whose life was defined by faith, family, and love for others.
Jerry had a...
Faye (Douglass) Young
Oct 14, 2026
Faye (Douglass) Young was born February 6, 1936 in Des Arc, Ar. and passed away peacefully on October 14,2026.
Faye was preceded in death by her first husband, William "Bill" Douglass, and her second husband, Johnnie Young. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Herman and Onnie Whitehurst; her sister, Geneva Evans; and her great-great-granddaughter, Blair Faye Brown,...
Michael Wayman Thompson
Oct 14, 2026
Michael Wayman Thompson, 66, passed away on October 14, 2026.
Born on August 1, 1960, Michael spent his life working as a jeweler, a profession to which he dedicated many years of hard work and craftsmanship. Outside of his work, Michael had a love for hunting and enjoyed spending time outdoors. Above all, he loved his family and cherished the time...
Hudson (Huddy) Ty Simmons
Oct 14, 2026
Forever Our Superhero 💜
Hudson (Huddy) Ty Simmons, age 8, of Glenwood, Arkansas, was born on August 20, 2018. On October 14, 2026, surrounded by a love greater than words could ever describe, Huddy fell asleep in his mama’s arms and woke up in the arms of Jesus.
Some people spend a lifetime making an impact on this world. Huddy only needed...
Mary E. Clark
Oct 13, 2026
Mary E. Clark, 92, of Sherwood, AR. died on October 13, 2026. Mary was a member of the Grace Church of the Nazarene in North Little Rock, AR. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herschell and Burnice Brimer, her husband Franklin Clark, and her son, James Albert Clark (Debbie). Visitation will be held at Smith Funeral Home, 1921...
Johnny Allen
Oct 13, 2026
Johnny Allen, 85, of Ward, Arkansas passed away October 13, 2026.
Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, 404 W. Dewitt Henry Dr., Beebe, Arkansas. Cremation arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. Online guest book at www.smithfamilycares.com
Mary Lee Bishop
Oct 13, 2026
Mary Lee Bishop, age 95, of Mount Ida, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
She was born in Delhi, Louisiana on November 17, 1930. Mary Lee was the daughter of Dewitt Ray and Sally A. Allen Ray. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Teewee Bishop; her son, Butch Bishop, her...
Barbara "Bobbie" Ann Zajac
Oct 13, 2026
Barbara “Bobbie” Ann Blanchard Zajac was born December 24, 1932 near Baton Rouge, LA and passed away October 13, 2026, in Little Rock, AR. She was a daughter of the late Joseph Blanchard and Maresca Andre Blanchard.
Bobbie was a homemaker and a member of the Catholic faith. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Survivors include three...
Audrey Ann Burtrum-Stanley
Oct 12, 2026
AUDREY BURTRUM-STANLEYBorn: May 12, 1950Joplin, MODied: October 12, 2026North Little Rock, ARParents: Norma and Joe “Hi Dollar” BurtrumSibling: Joseph H. Burtrum, Jr., Ronnie MitchellSpouse: James W. Stanley, Jr.Child: James W. Stanley, IIIHigh School: Joplin High School – Class of 1968College: Missouri Southern College (Art Major)Employment:BroadcastingWDAF Kansas City, MO;KTTS Springfield, MOKAAY Little Rock, ARPBS – Arkansas (fundraising volunteer)KSSN – Little RockNews...
Dearl G. Durham
Oct 12, 2026
Dearl G. Durham, 96, passed away on October 12, 2026. Born on July 6, 1930, in McRae, Arkansas, Dearl lived a long life marked by hard work, faith, and devotion to his family and church.
After finishing school, Dearl traveled to Natchitoches, Louisiana, to attend a baseball camp, where he was signed to a contract with the New York Giants baseball...
Butch Heard
Oct 11, 2026
Butch Heard passed away at the age of 87. He was a long-time resident of Arkadelphia Arkansas.
His greatest accomplishments include being a son, brother, husband, father, grand-father and great-grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years Wanza Heard, his sons; Hawes Heard IV of Hot Spring, Randy Heard (Denise) of Donaldson. His daughters; Victoria Stephens of Gunter Texas, Elizabeth...
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