All Obituaries
Rance Allen Hood
Apr 24, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Rance Allen Hood, a beloved father, brother, and friend, who departed this life unexpectedly after a short illness on April 24, 2026, at the age of 66. Rance was born on May 6, 1959, in the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana, to his loving parents, Hazel Lee Williams and Vernon Vincent....
Claude Joseph Robertson
May 4, 2026
Claude Joseph "Joe" Robertson, affectionately known as Papa Joe, passed away on May 4t 026, at the age of 88. He was born on May 13th, 1937, in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Joe was a true outdoorsman at heart. He found his greatest joy in the woods, spending countless days at deer camp. He lived for those moments surrounded by nature and...
Johnny Dale Bone
May 4, 2026
Johnny Dale Bone, born November 1, 1947 passed away on May 4, 2026. He was a loving husband, fearless in the face of troubles, a Navy Veteran, and walked solely on his own terms. He had many friends because of his out-going personality and lived life to the fullest in his younger years, being fearless and reckless. He was a...
Martika Shane Kistler
May 4, 2026
Martika Shane Kistler, of Hensley, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026.
Born on February 12, 1990 in Lockney, Texas, to Sandy and Tony Rando of El Dorado, Arkansas, Martika was known for her dry sense of humor and straight forward approach to life – you never had to guess what she thought about anything. Her favorite roles in life...
Edward F Galbraith
May 4, 2026
Edward Francis Galbraith, 92, of Jacksonville passed May 4, 2026. Visitation is 5:00 PM, and a rosary at 6:00 PM, Monday May 11, at Smith Sherwood Funeral Home. Mass is 10:30 AM, Wednesday, May 13 at Immaculate Conception Church. Interment at the AR State Veterans Cemetery. Extended obituary will be posted once available.
Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main...
Tresa Gail Smoot
May 3, 2026
Tresa Gail Smoot was born on September 29, 1950 to O.C. and Mamie George.She left this earthly world on May 3, 2026, when she was called home to be with the Lord.She was predeceased by her husband Jack Ernest Smoot, grandson Jason Smoot, 4 sisters, and a brother.She left behind 2 sisters, Vivian (Skipper) Scott and Gloria Consada (Sadie) Herron,...
Erma Marine Scott
May 3, 2026
Erma “Marine” Bates Scott, age 91, of Sherwood, Arkansas, passed away on May 3, 2026.
She was born on October 11, 1934, in Trafalgar, Arkansas to William Archie Bates and Effie Bates.
She was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth Scott, with whom she shared many years of marriage and a life grounded in faith, hard work, and perseverance.
Marine dedicated her...
Richard "Butch" Sorrells
May 3, 2026
Richard "Butch" Sorrells, age 64, of Glenwood, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
He was born on August 24, 1961, in Camden. He was the son of Clifford Wayne Sorrells and Katie Ellen Smith Williams. He was preceded in death by his father, Clifford Wayne Sorrells, and his stepfather, Maurice Williams.
He is survived by his mother, Katie Williams of Glenwood;...
Sherry Lynn Landon
May 3, 2026
Sherry Landon, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on May 3, 2026, to stand beside her loving husband in the Kingdom of Heaven. Her life was a reflection of warmth, kindness, and unwavering love for those around her.
Sherry was known as a friendly face who could brighten any room. Through her many years of dedicated service...
Travis John Templeton
May 2, 2026
Travis Templeton, 29, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, lived with an easygoing spirit that made people feel welcome the moment they met him.
He loved being outdoors and made the most of every chance to get out, have fun, and enjoy life.
Travis earned his associate’s degree in automotive technology and was proud of his work as a manager at Patriot Auto Body,...
Rosie White
May 2, 2026
Rosie Lee White was born in Crossett, Arkansas on April 29, 1926 to Fanny Barnett and Abner Morris Harrington. She was one of fourteen children.
In 1950, she and Robert White married and soon moved to North Little Rock. When their daughter was born, she became a full-time housewife. She was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church and taught children’s...
Connie Coffman Wegert
May 1, 2026
Connie Coffman Wegert, of Windcrest, TX, passed away peacefully in her home May 1st, 2026. She was 87. Born on October 25th, 1938 in Hopper, AR, Connie lived her life following Christ and caring for family.
While growing up in Montgomery County, Connie listened to WOAI on the family radio and dreamed that one day she would live in San Antonio,...
Joseph Scott Ballard
May 1, 2026
Joseph Scott Ballard was born May 15, 1985, and was called to his Heavenly home on May 1, 2026.
He is lovingly survived by his wife, Sarah Ballard; daughter, Riley Rhodes; parents Jerry Ballard (Terri) and Donna Woodard (Tony); brothers David Sanders (Misty) and Bucky Ballard (Leah); in-laws Rod and Cindy Rhodes; sisters‑in‑law Hannah McFadden (Aaron) and Emma Rhodes; and the...
David Allen Kirkpatrick
Apr 30, 2026
David Allen Kirkpatrick, age 69, of Ferndale, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 30, 2026. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Monroe "Dude" Kirkpatrick and Mattie "Louise" Goodson Kirkpatrick and a nephew, Brandt Allen Crook.
He leaves behind two siblings, Sharon Kirkpatrick and Jimmy Kirkpatrick, and two nephews, Bill Crook (Crystal) and Jae...
James "Jim" Robert Stanton
Apr 30, 2026
James “Jim” Robert Stanton, a man whose life was marked by passion, perseverance, and an open heart, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born on September 24, 1949, in Urbana, Illinois, Jim’s journey was one filled with spirited determination and a heartfelt desire to engage with the world around him.
Throughout his lifetime, Jim held a...
Jerry Hayden Crabtree
Apr 30, 2026
Jerry Hayden Crabtree, 60, of Bauxite Arkansas, passed away peacefully at home on April 30, 2026, surrounded by his wife and children after a courageous battle with prostate cancer.
Jerry was born on July 13, 1965, in Batesville, Arkansas, to O.D. and Jane Crabtree.
He was the devoted husband, soulmate, and best friend of Brandi Crabtree for 20 beautiful years.
She has been...
Patricia Ann Campbell
Apr 30, 2026
Patricia Ann Campbell, a beloved member of the Benton community and a devoted servant to her family and faith, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026. Born on September 10, 1930, Patricia's life was a testament to selflessness, love, and unwavering devotion, earning her the cherished nickname "Saint Nannie." She embraced a life centered on faith, family, and service, living...
Jane Carolyn Bean
Apr 30, 2026
Jane Carolyn Bean, age 85, of Amity, went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 30, 2026.
She was born on November 15, 1940, in Forester, Arkansas, to the late Hubert & Lottie Raines.
She married her sweetie, Curt Bean on December 8, 1958.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Lottie Raines; her brother and sister-in-law, Lawrence and...
Virginia Bernice Gunnell
Apr 30, 2026
Virginia Gunnell, 92, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026. Virginia had love, kindness, and grit written into her DNA. She lived with crippling arthritis (Uncle Arthur as she called it) for 50+ years. Virginia was born on March 13, 1934 in Oneonta, Alabama to Jess and Frances Sanders. She is preceded in death by her husband Walter L. Gunnell,...
Alice Riley
Apr 30, 2026
Alice Lee Riley, 87, of Austin, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2026. She was born on June 30, 1938, in Torrington, Wyoming to Clarence and Jenon Copple.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and the family matriarch. She was a woman of great faith and was very active in her church, Cornerstone Baptist Church in...


