All Obituaries
Timothy Scott Earnest
Sep 8, 2026
Timothy “Scott” Earnest, 59, of Bauxite, Arkansas, passed away September 8, 2026. He was born April 24, 1967, in Benton, Arkansas, to Brenda Gail (Gentry) Burrow and the late Junior Barnett Earnest.
Scott worked for Falcon Jet as an aircraft mechanic, specializing in welding. A man of many talents, Scott could do just about anything he set his mind to. In...
Beverly Ann (Smith) Groves
Sep 8, 2026
Beverly Ann (Smith) Groves, born August 13, 1961, passed away on September 8, 2026. She was preceded in death by her father, James Smith.
Beverly will be remembered as a woman of caring nature who was deeply committed to others and who lived life on her own terms. She built her life around service, compassion, and devotion to those in need,...
Norma "Peggy" Harris
Sep 8, 2026
Norma "Peggy" Harris, age 98, of East End, peacefully left her earthly home for heaven on September 8, 2026, three days before her 99th birthday.
Peggy was born in East End , Arkansas on September 11, 1927. She was the youngest of 9 children born to William Marion Haynes and Annie Lou Hale Haynes. On May 30, 1950 she married William...
Rebecca Ann (Rorie) Cain
Sep 7, 2026
Rebecca Ann (Rorie) Cain, affectionately known as Becky, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on September 7, 2026. Born on February 1, 1954, in North Little Rock, Arkansas, Becky was the beloved daughter of Alma Louise Rorie.
Becky was, above all else, a mother. Her children Jessica and Jason were at the center of her world, and the love she...
Glenda Hale
Sep 7, 2026
Glenda B. Hale, 97, of Vinity, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on September 7, 2026. She was born in Garner on March 30, 1929, to Ocie and Arminta Duncan.
Glenda was a devoted homemaker, mother, grandmother, teacher, and beautician. She was a faithful member of Garner Baptist Church and the Vinity Extension Homemakers Club. Throughout her life, she found...
F.C Junior Looper
Sep 7, 2026
F.C. Junior Looper, age 89, of Bismarck (Hot Spring County) died Monday, September 7, 2026. He was retired from Acme Brick Company of Malvern with 40 plus years, an avid deer hunter, and fisherman.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Blondell Henson Looper.
Survivors are his children, Rebecca Riggan (Robert), Tony Looper (Wendy), Erma Prault (Randy), an d David Looper...
Dorcas Mae Miller
Sep 7, 2026
Dorcas Mae Miller, age 87, of Saline County, Arkansas, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Monday, September 7, 2026. She was born August 21, 1939, to Joseph and Bessie Hernandez.
Dorcas was an amazing caregiver — devoted to her family and to the little preschool children she cared for. She truly enjoyed family gatherings and cooking for the holidays.
She was...
Jeffery Brian Gilson
Sep 7, 2026
Jeffery Brian Gilson, 64, of Bauxite, Arkansas, passed away September 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 23, 1962, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Tommy Gilson and Brenda (Burroughs) Spence.
Jeffery worked for Ketcher Roofing, where he truly loved his job and the guys he worked alongside. More than just coworkers, they were an important part of...
Willie Earl White
Sep 7, 2026
Willie Earl White, born December 14, 1950, in Dermott, Arkansas, passed away on September 7, 2026.
Willie was a 1970 graduate of Chicot County High School. He continued his education at Arkansas Baptist College in Little Rock, carrying forward a steady determination that would remain with him throughout his life. He also served his country with honor in the United States...
Bessie Carolyn Burks
Sep 6, 2026
Bessie Carolyn Burks, of Benton, Arkansas, was born on November 1, 1940, in Benton and passed away there on September 6, 2026. She will be remembered with love by those who knew her and by the family she cherished through the years.
She is survived by her husband, Carl Burks. She also leaves behind her sons, Tony Burks and Preston Burks;...
Joyce Dean Elizabeth Knighten
Sep 5, 2026
Joyce Dean Elizabeth Knighten, born September 17, 1943, passed away on September 5, 2026.
Joyce will be remembered as a woman of faith and devotion. She was Pentecostal, and her faith was an important part of her life. She worked for NRI for several years. She also loved to sew, a gift and pastime that reflected her care, patience, and creativity....
Albert Edward Darden
Sep 4, 2026
Albert Edward Darden, age 85, of Romance, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on September 4, 2026. He was born on May 11, 1941, in Hickory Plains, Arkansas to Robert and Faye Darden.
Albert was a retired construction worker and a Veteran of the United States Army. He was an avid racecar driver and built his own racecar. He loved...
Kendall Neill Hunter
Sep 4, 2026
Kendall Neill Hunter, age 91, of Arkadelphia died Friday, September 4, 2026. He was born January 4, 1935 to the late Harry Hodge and Nannie Louis (McCaskill) Hunter in Manchester, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Strickland Hunter; and siblings, Nancy (Hunter) Rettig and Barbara (Hunter) Wasson. He was a 1952 graduate of Arkadelphia High School...
Danny Ray Horn
Sep 3, 2026
Danny Ray Horn, 64, of Benton, Arkansas passed away September 3, 2026. He was born on April 6, 1962 in Benton, Arkansas to the late Ray and Barbara Horn.
Danny was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing, and white-water rafting. Danny was a graduate of Bauxite High School. He attended cooking school at Ouachita Tech and was a chef. Danny...
Matthew Koshinski
Sep 3, 2026
Matthew James Weston Koshinski, 29, went to his Heavenly home on September 3, 2026. He was born on June 16, 1997, in North Little Rock, Arkansas, to Troy Koshinski and JoAnn Hill Koshinski Putt.
Matthew lived his life with a positive attitude, a quick wit, and a natural ability to make those around him laugh. He loved a good comedy special...
Albert Taylor Pyle
Sep 3, 2026
Albert Taylor Pyle, 92, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026.
Born January 17, 1934, to Taylor Burton and Mary Olene Pyle, Albert was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jimmy Craig, his sister Mary Ann Parker, and his beloved wife of 51 years, Nancy Pyle.
Albert is survived by his wife, Nina; his brother, Fred Kirkpatrick; his four daughters,...
Dewey Thompson, Jr.
Sep 2, 2026
Dewey Thompson, Jr., age 83, of Norman, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
He was born on February 3, 1943, in Dryden, Virginia. Dewey was the son of Dewey Thompson, Sr. and Isabell Middleton Thompson. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Jerry Thompson; and his son-in-law, Robert Shefelton, Jr.
Dewey married...
Betty Jean (Womble) Richardson
Sep 2, 2026
Betty Jean (Womble) Richardson, age 91, of Hot Springs, AR passed away on September 2, 2026. She was born June 24, 1935, to Lewis Lee Womble and Willie Lee (Hatcher) Womble of Sheridan, AR.
She worked for S.H. Kress for two years, a devoted housewife, and then in the family business at Ricky's for seventeen years. She was a proud graduate...
Waynette Eva Kilpatrick
Sep 1, 2026
Eva “Waynette” Ann Kilpatrick, 84, was called home Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital, surrounded by loved ones. She is survived by her husband, Thomas C. Kilpatrick, with whom she enjoyed 53 years of marriage.
Waynette was born April 22, 1942 at Baptist Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas. Her parents were Wayne and Caloma Leath. She attended Arkansas State Teachers...
Billy Gene Williams
Sep 1, 2026
Billy Gene “Sweet Willy” Williams, 91, went to his Heavenly home on September 1, 2026. He was born on December 4, 1934, in Swifton, Arkansas to Johnnie and Myrtle Williams. He was the last of his siblings to go to Heaven.
He loved to sing. He attended church regularly and even loved doing Bible study in the nursing home. Billy worked...


