John “Chris” Christopher Lee
Oct 11, 2025
John "Chris" Christopher Lee, age 48, of Bismark, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2025.
He was born on November 2, 1976, in Arkadelphia. He was the son of Donnie Gould and Cheryl King. He is preceded in death by his mother; his maternal grandfather, Junior King; and his stepson, John Roland.
Chris was a member of Valley Missionary Baptist Church. He...
Peter J. Fosco
Nov 4, 2025
Peter Fosco, a distinguished labor leader and beloved family man, passed away on November 4, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on December 17, 1945, Peter dedicated much of his life to serving others through his exemplary career in labor relations and community service. He served as the Vice President and Regional Manager of the Labor's International Union of...
Peggy Dean Koen Sutton
Nov 4, 2025
Peggy Koen Sutton, 89, of Benton, passed from this life on November 4, 2025. Born on May 23, 1936, in Centreville, Mississippi, Peggy lived a life rooted in love, faith, and devotion to her family.
Peggy was the heart of her home—always caring for others, creating a place that was as welcoming as it was beautiful. Her faith was steady and...
Lon Willhite
Nov 3, 2025
Lon Willhite was born in Greenwood, Arkansas to Charles and Madge Willhite on October 22, 1940. He passed away November 3, 2025. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Hackett, Arkansas until moving to Searcy, Arkansas.
Three years ago, with my 4 kids, Boris (Candy) Willhite, Mary McCain, Djuana (Robert) Burlison, and Deeta Hendrix. After fifty years, he...
Sharon Louise Paladino Rodgers
Nov 2, 2025
It is with deep love and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sharon Louise Paladino Rodgers, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, who went home to the Lord on All Souls Day, November 2, 2025, at the age of 68.
Born on November 5, 1956, to Julia and Alexander ("Ike") Paladino of Catholic Point in Center...
William "B.J." Henry Dodgen Jr.
Nov 2, 2025
William “B.J.” Henry Dodgen, Jr of Conway, Arkansas went to be with our Lord on November 2, 2025. He was born on June 8,1974 to William “Bill” and Virginia Dodgen in Texarkana, Texas.
B.J. is proceeded in death by his grandparents, William “Bill” Monroe Dodgen and Cecilia Marie (Kaufman) Dodgen of Alexander, Arkansas; his grandparents, Raymond and Gwen (Smith) Tedford of...
Ila Jean Thomson
Nov 2, 2025
Ila Jean Thomson, 79, of Sheridan, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025.Jean was born on November 18, 1945, to Albert Ray Strahan and Iris Mae Harris. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin Thomson; daughter, Amber Elizabeth Rodgers; parents, Albert and Iris, and sisters, Ellen Wise and Dot Wilkerson.She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Heird...
Janelle Burks
Nov 2, 2025
Marian "Janelle" Burks, 86, of North Little Rock passed away peacefully in 2025. She was a devoted wife, daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother who touched the lives of everyone who knew her.
Born on August 28, 1939, in Hickory Plains, AR to the late Raymond Holland and Dorothy (Smith) Holland, Janelle graduated from Cabot High School in 1956. Shortly after, she...
Betty (Batson) Fryar
Nov 2, 2025
Betty (Batson) Fryar, age 92, of Bonnerdale, AR, born on April 11, 1933, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 2, 2025. She was born to Elmer Batson and Agnes Padgett in Adair Westville, OK.
Mrs. Fryar was Baptist in her faith. Betty loved spending time with family. she especially loved the outdoors. Fishing was her favorite past time....
Jo Helen Fletcher
Nov 1, 2025
Jo Helen Fletcher, born October 5, 1945, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away November 1, 2025. She lived a life filled with color, creativity, and love, leaving behind a legacy that continues to brighten the hearts of all who knew her.
For 40 years, Jo shared her artistic talent and passion with the students of Benton Public Schools, inspiring generations to...
Shirley Ann Dearman
Nov 1, 2025
Shirley Ann Puckett Dearman, formally of Sheridan Arkansas our beloved sister, mother, and “MiMi” has transitioned to her eternal home on Saturday November 01, 2025. She was born May 23, 1935 in Macedonia, Arkansas daughter of the late Fred J. Puckett and Ellen Nixon Puckett.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by, one sister Corrine Puckett Winston...
Ralph Wright
Oct 31, 2025
On the 31st of October the love of my life took his last breath on this old Earth and immediately took his first breath in his forever home with his Lord and Savior.
Ralph David Wright was born to his late father Max B. Wright and Bernice Wright in Little Rock, Arkansas, on 9/9/44. After graduation in ’62 he spent 3...
Harry Cumnock
Oct 31, 2025
Harry Cumnock, a cherished husband, father and grandfather, passed away on October 31, 2025, in his hometown of Little Rock, where he was born on March 22, 1945. Known for his witty sarcasm, which remained part of his character until the very end, Harry was a man who possessed a deep love for his family and the natural world.
Harry's interests...
Linda Swepston Dowdy
Oct 30, 2025
Linda Swepston Dowdy July 4, 1942 – October 30, 2025
Linda Swepston Dowdy, 83, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on July 4, 1942, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Linnie Virginia Barthett and Addison Garland Swepston, Linda truly came into this world with a “bang.” After graduating from Hall High School...
Doris Jean Cruse
Oct 30, 2025
Doris Jean Cruse, age 96, of Cabot, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, October 30, 2025. She was born in North Little Rock on May 11, 1929, to the late Lemual Spurgeon and Ruby Hurdlow Spurgeon.
Doris graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1947. She has attended First Assembly of God in North Little Rock for the past...
Charles E. Seigrist
Oct 30, 2025
Charles E. “Chuck” Seigrist, 79, of North Little Rock passed away October 30, 2025. He was born in Little Rock to the late Ella and Roy Seigrist. He served as a SeaBee in Da’Nang, Vietnam with the U.S. Navy from 1968-70 and retired from Union Pacific Railroad.
Chuck was preceded in death by 2 sisters. He is survived by his wife...
Ezekiel Taylor, Jr.
Oct 29, 2025
Ezekiel Taylor, Jr., a devoted family man and esteemed veteran, passed away on October 29, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on August 13, 1954, Ezekiel lived a life filled with purpose, having dedicated 26 years to serving in the United States Air Force, where he retired as a Senior Master Sergeant. His military career took him on two...
Patricia L. Baker
Oct 29, 2025
Patricia L. Baker, 80, of Conway died Wednesday October 29, 2025 of injuries from an auto accident. Born in Providence, R.I. on January 4, 1945 the first daughter of the late John F. and Alice White, survived by sisters Laurie and Maureen and brother Steven.
She grew up in Warwick, R.I. and attended St. Mary Academy Bay View Catholic School for...
Shannon L. Hobby
Oct 29, 2025
Shannon L. Hobby, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, and friend, passed away at home on October 29, 2025, at the age of 37. Born on April 15, 1988, in Las Vegas Nevada. Shannon made an undeniable mark on the lives of everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.
In her professional life, Shannon dedicated her skills and passion as an...
Martha Rose Speck
Oct 28, 2025
Martha Rose Speck departed this world on October 28, 2025, at Nightingale of Arkadelphia. Born on August 21, 1951 to Sherwood and Mercell Butler in Smackover, Arkansas, Martha touched the lives of many with her warmth and gentle spirit.
Martha is survived by one step-sister, Pam Butler, and a host of many wonderful close friends at Group Living.
Funeral services will...