All Obituaries
Doris Smith Hibblen
Feb 14, 2026
Doris Smith Hibblen of Little Rock died on February 14, 2026. She was born on November 6, 1944 in Watson, Arkansas to Ernest and Juanita Smith.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Skip, as well as her four brothers, Ernest, George, Terry, and Rickey.
She is survived by her two sons, Tommy of Nashville, Tennessee, and Michael...
Thomas Eugene Hunt
Feb 14, 2026
Thomas Eugene Hunt, 84, of Sherwood passed away February 14, 2026.
Visitation 5:00-7:00 PM, Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home. Funeral is 10:00 AM, Friday, February 20, 2026 at Levy Baptist Church.
Complete obituary will be posted once available. Please check back.
Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., North Little Rock, AR 72114. 501-758-1170.
Sandra Jean Jones
Feb 14, 2026
Sandra Jean Jones, Sandy, Aunt Sandy, Momma, Granny Sandy. All of her names were too small to encompass the incredible woman that has been a blessing to those she came in contact with over her 87 years.
Born Sandra Jean to Gerald and Cleda Cuppy, in Iowa City, Iowa on September 1, 1938. She was the oldest of 6 children. Maynard...
Edith Laverne Watson
Feb 13, 2026
With sadness and heartfelt gratitude for our Mamma’s long, happy, lovely life… we announce the loss of our matriarch, Edith Higginbotham-Watson, of Little Rock, 95, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, February 13, 2026.
The most wonderful-beloved mother who ever lived was born March 23, 1930, in Hamburg, Arkansas, the daughter of Simpson and Madalena Powell. Our Grand-Daddy was a...
Billy Pipkin
Feb 13, 2026
Billy Gene Pipkin, 91, of Searcy, Arkansas, died Friday, February 13, 2026. He was born on December 20, 1934, in McRae, Arkansas to the late Odey Lee and Hazel Pipkins. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife of 68 years Patsy Jo Stone Pipkin and brothers Alfred and Odey J. “Bud” Pipkins.
Bill is survived by...
Billy Charles Boone
Feb 13, 2026
Billy C. Boone, 94, of Ward, peacefully took Jesus’ hand and made his journey home on February 13, 2026, surrounded by his family.
He was born on March 5, 1931, in Rector, Arkansas, to the late Vernon Boone and Alberta (Boone) Plummer. He Married the love of his life, Elwanda (Bowman) Boone on December 24, 1949. They shared 73 years of...
Reba Jo Gillespie
Feb 13, 2026
Reba Jo Gillespie, 68, of Clinton, Arkansas, passed away February 13, 2026. She was born July 11, 1957, in Malvern, Arkansas.
Full obituary and service information will be announced soon.
Family is asked to call Smith Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market St., Benton, AR, at (501) 778-7100.
Lindy Miller Ferneau
Feb 12, 2026
Lindylee “Lindy” Miller Ferneau, lovingly known as Lindy, passed away on February 12, 2026, at the age of 78. She was born on June 24, 1947, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Frances and Clayton Miller. Lindy spent many of her years in Sterling and Rock Falls, Illinois, where she and her husband, Donald Ferneau Sr., raised their family...
Lonnie Warren
Feb 12, 2026
Lonal Charles “Lonnie” Warren, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026.Born to Leon Hayes and Fernell Riley Warren in San Diego, California.
Lonnie approached life with humor, creativity, faith, and steadfast love for his family.He began his college studies at Oklahoma State University, continued at University of Arkansas, and earned his dental degree from the University of...
Billy Harold Hudson
Feb 12, 2026
Billy Harold Hudson, age 85, of Alexander, Arkansas, went home peacefully on February 12, 2026. Born June 11, 1940, Billy was a steady presence in the lives of so many — a devoted husband, proud dad and Papaw, faithful friend, and a man you could always count on.
Billy owned and operated his own paint contracting business with his longtime business...
Betty Smith
Feb 12, 2026
Betty Jean Smith aka “Ms. Betty”, passed away on February 12, 2026, at age 88, Betty was born on August 31, 1937 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Ben and Grace Ethridge.
Ms. Betty was a long-time employee at Razorback pizza and Shack BBQ. Cooking was her passion and some of her best dishes were her homemade cheesecake and potato salad. Ms....
Nelson Mac Ashcraft
Feb 11, 2026
Nelson Mac Ashcraft, 80, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026. He was born on April 26, 1945, in Louisville, Kentucky, and over the years built a life centered on faith, family, hard work, and a good laugh.
Nelson spent much of his career selling heavy-duty truck parts, a job he approached the same way he did everything else—with honesty, grit,...
Jerry Dean Lewis
Feb 11, 2026
Jerry Dean Lewis, age 87, of Washington, North Carolina (originally from North Little Rock, Arkansas), passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Born on July 28, 1938, in Batesville, Arkansas, he was the son of Joel Robert and Anna Inez Lewis
Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Joel Robert and Anna Inez Lewis, Joel Robert...
Nelda Franklin
Feb 10, 2026
Nelda Jean (Barentine) Franklin, 97, of Jacksonville, AR, passed away peacefully on Feb. 10, 2026. She was born to Wiley Emmitt and Florence Catherine (Hightower) Barentine on Jan. 28, 1929. After graduating from Beebe High School in 1947, she went on to work at Ottenheimer in Little Rock for approximately 10 years where she became an excellent seamstress. Sewing was...
Thomas "Big T" Melvin Garner
Feb 10, 2026
Thomas "Big T" Melvin Garner, age 69, of Amity, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
He was born on October 19, 1956, in Glenwood, the son of Calvin and Alta Faye Jones Garner. On August 20, 1976, he married the love of his life, Gina Carol Bean. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Richard Garner and...
Kenneth "Mike" Michael Leird
Feb 10, 2026
Kenneth Michael “Mike” Leird, 79, of Roland, Arkansas, passed away February 10, 2026. He was the son of Kenneth Manoah and Leneille Lay Leird.
Early in life he attended Grace Lutheran Church. He graduated from Hall High School in 1964 and from Little Rock University in 1969, where he obtained his accounting degree and was a member of the Kappa Sigma...
Jerry Dean Bradford
Feb 9, 2026
Jerry Bradford was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and policeman. He was born on February 7, 1962, to Peggy and Dewey Bradford.
He was survived by his wife, Wanda, his sister, Paula (Charlie), his brother BJ, his daughters Cindy Riley (Joel), Shalae Hesselbein (Aisling), April Kamara, and Ashlee Butler, and five grandchildren.
Jerry believed in protecting and serving his community, starting...
Shirley A. Morris
Feb 9, 2026
Shirley Morris, 94, passed from this earth to join her husband of 65 years, Ed, in heaven. Born in the rural town of Langford, New York, outside Buffalo, Shirley soon made her way into the city to earn a degree as a secretary assistant. Upon completion, she took a job at Cornell University Engineering Department. This is where she met...
Brian Murray
Feb 9, 2026
Brian Murray, a beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away on February 9, 2026, in his hometown of Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was born on December 3, 1972, also in Hot Springs, where he spent his life surrounded by family and friends who cherished him deeply.
Brian was the son of the late Brenda K. Lash Murray and Billy L. Murray,...
Truman L. Thacker, III
Feb 8, 2026
Truman (T.L.) Thacker III, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on February 8, 2026. He was born August 7, 1964, in Little Rock to Truman (Jr.) and Guyla Thacker.
T.L. was a skilled machinist by trade, known for his precision, strong work ethic, and pride in doing things the right way. He had a remarkable ability to fix just about anything,...
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