All Obituaries

Steven B. Gregory

Steven B. Gregory

Jun 17, 2026

Steven Bruce Gregory, 96, of Benton, Arkansas, peacefully passed away on June 17, 2026. He was born in Mountainburg, Arkansas, on July 3, 1929, to Clarence and Betty Gregory. Steven lived a life defined by kindness, humility, and service to others, leaving a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to know him. His unwavering dedication to his community, coupled with...

Frankie Cox

Frankie Cox

Aug 9, 2026

Frankie John Cox, of Austin, Arkansas was born August 8, 1944, and passed away August 9, 2026, at the age of 82 years and one day. He was a cattle farmer all his life. He enjoyed being at the farm and being outside watching the birds and loved spending time with his family.

Frankie was preceded in death by his parents,...

Bertha Lou Duncan Lawson

Bertha Lou Duncan Lawson

Aug 9, 2026

Bertha Lou Duncan Lawson passed away on August 9, 2026. She was born on September 12, 1938.

She is survived by her sister Janette Valdez; brother Gary (Vicki) Duncan; daughters, Deborah Alls, Robin (Bill) Gibson, Fern Besancon; sons Brad (Cindy) Besancon and T. J. Hubmann, 5 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

Bertha was preceded in death by her husband Leland Lawson, brother...

Elizabeth Cire Bays

Elizabeth Cire Bays

Aug 8, 2026

Elizabeth Cire Bays, age 90, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on August 8, 2026. Born in Alexandria, Louisiana on September 13, 1935 to Leonce Benoit Cire and Mathilde Marshall Cire, she was the youngest of three children.

Elizabeth was raised in Alexandria and graduated from Bolton High School with honors. She attended Sophie Newcomb College (now part of Tulane...

Merwin Gray

Merwin Gray

Aug 7, 2026

Merwin Gray, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on August 7, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on May 5, 1934, Merwin lived a life marked by profound integrity, unwavering faith, and an infectious sense of humor that brought joy to all who knew him.

After attending Lake Hamilton School District, Merwin went on to build a rich...

Dr. Ben D. Johnson

Dr. Ben D. Johnson

Aug 6, 2026

It is with profound sadness and a deep sense of gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Dr. Ben D. Johnson on August 6, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on November 26, 1944, in Laneville, Texas, Ben's life was marked by love, service, and an intentional commitment to family and community.

Dr. J...

James Williams, Sr.

James Williams, Sr.

Aug 6, 2026

James Wesley Williams, Sr., 80, of Conway, Arkansas went to be with the Lord August 6, 2026. James was born on January 1, 1946, in Little Rock to Troy Williams and Mary Whitaker.

James was an Army veteran who served in Vietnam. He was a Mason, having served as Past Worshipful Master for two terms, assisted in Job’s Daughters and DeMolay...

Bobbie Jean Holdcraft

Bobbie Jean Holdcraft

Aug 6, 2026

Bobbie Jean Holdcraft, 92, of North Little Rock was born June 9, 1934 in Quitman, AR to the late Annie (Harris) and Lummie Tarkington.  She passed away on August 6, 2026 at her home.  

Service & Interment will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at Old Salem Cemetery in Damascus, AR.

Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St.,...

George Pierce Ritter

George Pierce Ritter

Aug 6, 2026

George Pierce Ritter was the first child of Paul Muse Ritter and Annie Ingrahm Ritter. He was born on May 19, 1939, in Jacksonville, Florida. He died peacefully in his sleep on August 6, 2026. 

While a student at Winter Haven High School in Winter Haven, Florida he received an appointment to the United States Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, Maryland....

Gordon Mitsuo Honda

Gordon Mitsuo Honda

Aug 5, 2026

Gordon Mitsuo Honda, born on June 1, 1945, in Puunene, Maui, Hawaii, to Minoru and Yukie, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026, at the age of 81.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Maxine S. Honda; his parents; two brothers; one sister; one son-in-law; and one son.

Gordon leaves behind his daughter, Laurie Ann Mitsue Honda...

Mary Catherine Corder

Mary Catherine Corder

Aug 5, 2026

Mary Catherine Corder (Mann) fell asleep in death peacefully at home on August 5, 2026. She was affectionately known as “Grindy”, “Granny” and “Big Bird”.

Catherine is preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Julia Mann; her husband, John Corder; her brother, L. D. Mann; and one granddaughter, Alissa Cruz.

She is survived by her loving sister Nancy Sutterfield (George); her...

Ralph Ferguson

Ralph Ferguson

Aug 5, 2026

Ralph Eldon Ferguson was born at home in Prairie County on May 15, 1941. He was the 5th of 6 sons born to Sherman and Ola Patterson Ferguson. He passed away at his home in White County on August 5, 2026.

Ralph graduated from Des Arc High School in 1959; serving in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany. After spending a...

Gladys "Carol" Blankenship Mack

Gladys "Carol" Blankenship Mack

Aug 4, 2026

Gladys “Carol” Blankenship Mack, age 85, of Elwood, Indiana, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

She was born on January 23, 1941, in Westmoreland, Tennessee. Carol was the daughter of Robert Lesley Blankenship and Hazel Dean Rice. She was preceded in death by her parents; her Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Dale and Mattie Mack; her...

John Wayne Allen, Jr.

John Wayne Allen, Jr.

Aug 3, 2026

John Wayne Allen, Jr., 47, passed away August 3, 2026. He was born February 6, 1979, in Leavenworth, Kansas, where he grew up before making his way to Hot Springs, Arkansas, in 2014—“all because two people fell in love.”

John was a graduate of the Food Jobs Work Culinary School and found a career that perfectly suited one of his greatest...

Amy O'Dell

Amy O'Dell

Aug 3, 2026

Amy Hunkapiller O'Dell, of Maumelle, Arkansas, passed away at home on August 3, 2026, surrounded by family. Amy is survived by her husband Charles, son Daniel and daughter Graci. She is also survived by her mother, Lynda Sorrells, father and step-mother, Ron and Jeanne Hunkapiller, brother Kevin (Liz), sister Stacey (John), step-brother Kent Sorrells (Missy), step-sister Caroline (Chris), and cherished...

Bob Gminski

Bob Gminski

Aug 3, 2026

Robert “Bob” Gminski, age 67, passed away August 3rd surrounded by loved ones in Little Rock Arkansas. Bob was born on September 14th , 1958, in Albion, New York, the youngest son of the late Arthur and Barbara Gminski. His early years were full of joy, love, and laughter, forging back yard and back-road adventures which would come to fuel...

Priscilla Annette Turner

Priscilla Annette Turner

Aug 3, 2026

In Loving Memory of Priscilla Turner

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Priscilla Turner, who passed away peacefully at her home in Little Rock, Arkansas, on August 3, 2026, after a courageous battle with congestive heart failure.

Born in Memphis, Tennessee, on February 26, 1982, Priscilla lived a life centered on love, kindness, and compassion. She had a beautiful heart...

David Lynn Strickland

David Lynn Strickland

Aug 3, 2026

David Lynn Strickland lived a simple life, but he filled it with things that would last. He loved working with his hands and rarely sat still for long. Whether he was planting daffodils and Irises that would return every spring, sewing denim quilts, tying macramé hammocks, taking photographs, or building his own cabin, he found satisfaction in creating something from...

Shelia Ann Caudle

Shelia Ann Caudle

Aug 3, 2026

Shelia Ann Caudle (Smith), 66, of Mayflower, Arkansas, entered her heavenly home on August 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on October 20, 1959, in Turrell, Arkansas, to Frank and Earlene Smith.

She married the love of her life, Laney Caudle, at the young age of 16, and together they shared 50 wonderful years of marriage.  Their love...

David "Dave" Doyle Kaut

David "Dave" Doyle Kaut

Aug 2, 2026

David Doyle Kaut was born on March 19, 1972, in Houston, Missouri, to Richard and Judy Kaut. He was the eldest of three siblings, with a younger brother, Chad Kaut, and a younger sister, Heidi Kaut.

David, known by his family and friends as Dave, grew up in Summersville, Missouri. From a young age, he developed a talent for working on...