All Obituaries

Charles "Wayne" Wilkins

Charles "Wayne" Wilkins

Jul 19, 2026

Charles “Wayne” Wilkins, age 80, of Sparkman passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026. He was born March 22, 1946 in Sparkman, Arkansas to the late John D. and Ruby B. (Williams) Wilkins. Wayne enjoyed hunting, fishing, and building bird houses. He had a long career in the cable and fiberoptics industry. Wayne was a member of First Baptist Church of...

Janice Kay Guffey

Janice Kay Guffey

Jul 18, 2026

Janice Kay Guffey ‘Grammy’, 78, of Perryville, Arkansas, went home to be with the Lord on July 18, 2026. She was born on April 23, 1948, in Grenada, Mississippi, to the late Ralph Eli Cartledge and Mary Edith (McCluskey) Cartledge-Thompson.

Grammy lived a life rooted in faith, love and family. A faithful member of the Assembly of God, she loved the...

Christopher "Pop" Paul Blake

Christopher "Pop" Paul Blake

Jul 17, 2026

Christopher Paul Blake, 57, of Sherwood passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 22, from 6-8p.m. at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be Thursday, July 23, 11a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with interment at Edgewood Memorial Park. Please check back at a later date for full obituary. 

Jack William Bennett

Jack William Bennett

Jul 17, 2026

Jack William Bennett, born on July 3, 1947, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away on July 17, 2026, in his hometown.

Jack's legacy was one of honor. His years of service in the Navy and his later career managing several rental properties speak to the determination on which he built his life.

A graveside service will take place at a later date...

Jamie Ann Shaw

Jamie Ann Shaw

Jul 17, 2026

Jamie Ann Shaw, 79, of Bryant died Friday, July 17 during a short stay at Alcoa Nursing and Rehabilitation in Saline County and following an almost year-long battle with cancer.

She was born on July 30, 1946 in the Fendley Community near Amity as the fourth of five daughters to Homer and Vangie Shepherd Buck. She attended Amity Public Schools and...

Gheorghe I. Timofti

Gheorghe I. Timofti

Jul 15, 2026

Gheorghe I. Timofti, born on May 20, 1931 in Romania, later emigrated to the United States, where he died on July 15, 2026, leaving behind a life marked by dedication, skill and devotion to his loved ones. 

Gheorghe’s path was guided by an early commitment to learning and craftsmanship. After four years of vocational school for fine machinery, he carved out...

James Edward Spears

James Edward Spears

Jul 15, 2026

James Edward Spears, 76, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away on July 15, 2026, at Baptist Health in Little Rock. James was surrounded by his wife, daughters, granddaughters, and many close family and friends over the last few weeks.

Born on October 16, 1949, in Columbia, Louisiana, he was the youngest child of Allen and Lillian Spears. James grew up in Benton,...

Theodore B. Thorsen III

Theodore B. Thorsen III

Jul 14, 2026

Theodore B. (Ted) Thorsen III went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2026. Ted was born in Decorah, Iowa on May 13, 1947. He was the son of Theodore and Betty Thorsen.

Ted's father was in the military, so they relocated frequently. He attended Westwood High School in Memphis, Tennessee. In 1967, after high school, Ted joined the army....

Kathleen Dixon

Kathleen Dixon

Jul 14, 2026

Kathleen “Kathy” Dixon, a beloved member of the North Little Rock community, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on March 30, 1938, in North Little Rock, Arkansas, Kathleen was cherished for her hard work, kindness, and unwavering willingness to help others.

Throughout her life, Kathleen exemplified generosity. She managed several Texaco/Shell gas stations over...

Jimmy Paul Lyle

Jimmy Paul Lyle

Jul 14, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jimmy Paul Lyle age 80, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who departed this world on July 14, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on April 2, 1946, Jimmy lived a life full of love, laughter, and countless stories that will continue...

Betty Ethridge

Betty Ethridge

Jul 14, 2026

Betty L. Ethridge, 80, of Beebe, Arkansas went to be with the Lord July 14, 2026. She was born September 17, 1945, in White Hall, Arkansas to Mack and Helen Sinclair. Betty was a retired fuel clerk for the State of Arkansas and was a member of Landmark Baptist Church in Beebe. She enjoyed bird watching, photography, fishing, crocheting and...

Paul Noble Means, Jr.

Paul Noble Means, Jr.

Jul 14, 2026

Paul Noble Means, Jr. died peacefully on July 14, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Paul was born on September 15, 1951 in Hot Springs, AR, the son of Elizabeth “Fritzie” Means  and Dr. Paul Noble Means, Sr. He spent his childhood in Malvern, AR and moved to Little Rock, AR in junior high school, graduating from Hall High School.

Paul earned a...

Everett Leroy Lawrence, Jr.

Everett Leroy Lawrence, Jr.

Jul 13, 2026

Everett Leroy Lawrence, Jr., age 82, of Austin, Arkansas was born April 22, 1944, at Walnut Ridge, AR, to Everett L Lawrence, Sr. and Irene Lawrence of Swifton, AR.

He is survived by his spouse Shelia Ann Lawrence; daughters, Tammy Lawrence Ruppel (Mark Ruppel) and Lea Ann Lawerence of Little Rock, AR; grandchildren Payton Amelia Ruppel, Parker Ross Ruppel, of Little...

Tanner Alan Miles

Tanner Alan Miles

Jul 13, 2026

In Loving Memory of Tanner MilesIt is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Tanner Miles, a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend whose life left an unforgettable mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him.Tanner graduated from Pleasant Grove High School, where he helped lead his baseball team to a Texas State Championship and later...

Patsy Jean McDaniel Cox

Patsy Jean McDaniel Cox

Jul 13, 2026

Patsy Jean McDaniel Cox, age 83, of Maumelle, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord on Monday, July 13, 2026. She was a devout Christian and a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She passed away peacefully in her home after an extended illness.

She was born on September 14, 1942, in Pulaski, Tennessee, daughter of the late R. Z. and...

Justin Wyatt Diez

Justin Wyatt Diez

Jul 13, 2026

Justin Wyatt Diez, age 47, of Paron, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026. He was born on September 13, 1978, in San Diego, California.

Justin was the owner and operator of a residential construction business, where his strong work ethic and commitment to excellence were evident in everything he did. He worked tirelessly to provide for his family, taking...

DeLois Bolton Damon

DeLois Bolton Damon

Jul 13, 2026

DeLois Bolton Damon, 96 of Floyd, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on July 13, 2026. She was born in Franklin, Texas to Pack Cleveland and Donia Bolton on October 4, 1929.

She loved to garden; she was very independent and strong-willed. Delois was a “jack of all trades” and could do anything she set her mind to.

DeLois was preceded...

Leola Galloway

Leola Galloway

Jul 13, 2026

Leola Minton Galloway, 87, was born March 18, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan to Warren “Dub” Minton and Eva LaVerne Minton and passed away July 13, 2026 after a short illness.

Leola was a member of First Baptist Church in Floyd. She loved the Lord wholeheartedly, her family, traveling and she even loved mowing her yard.

Left to cherish her memory are her...

Anne Bryles

Anne Bryles

Jul 12, 2026

Anne Vollmer Bryles went to be with our Lord and Savior peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones, on Sunday, July 12th, 2026, at 64 years of age, after a sudden and aggressive battle with breast cancer. Anne was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Vollmer (Laura) and Mary Ann Vollmer; and her grandparents, Robert Vollmer (Dorothy), James...

Joan Marshall Pettit

Joan Marshall Pettit

Jul 12, 2026

Joan Marshall Pettit, 95, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away July 12, 2026. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee on May 20, 1931, the only child of the late Carl Newton Marshall and Carroll Sugg Marshall. She attended school in Memphis, Fort Smith, and Little Rock; graduating high school from North Little Rock in 1949. She attended Little Rock Junior...