All Obituaries

Johnette Brewton Canady Hickman

Johnette Brewton Canady Hickman

Jul 6, 2026

Johnette Brewton Canady Hickman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many, passed away early morning of July 6, 2026.

She is predeceased by her Husband of fifty two years Larry Hickman; Her parents Alex Stinson Brewton and Adrine Brewton; and her two sisters Gerry Parker and Barbara Baker.

To go along with her lifetime of homemaking, she...

Lillian Emoline Scott

Lillian Emoline Scott

Jul 5, 2026

Lillian Emoline "Ballew" Scott October 26, 1938 – July 5, 2026

Lillian Emoline "Ballew" Scott, 87, of Redfield, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, at Baptist Health in Little Rock.

Born on October 26, 1938, in Bluffton, Arkansas, Lillian was the daughter of the late Dood Ballew and Ida Jane Crawford. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband,...

Verlin Melton Price, Jr.

Verlin Melton Price, Jr.

Jul 5, 2026

Verlin Melton Price, Jr., age 82, of Glenwood, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026.

He was born on February 19, 1944 in California. He was the son of Verlin Audra Price and Allie Mae Miller.

Velin Price chose to move to Glenwood in the mid 90's after the deaths of his mother and older sister. A retired truck driver who became...

A.V. "Buster" Beardsley III

A.V. "Buster" Beardsley III

Jul 5, 2026

Arthur Virgil “Buster” Beardsley III entered his heavenly home on July 5, 2026, just three days after returning from a beach vacation with his beloved wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Buster was born in Norfolk, Virginia, during World War II on May 27, 1943, to Arthur V. Beardsley Jr. and Grace Weybright Beardsley. After the war, the Beardsley family moved to...

William "Bud" Anderson

William "Bud" Anderson

Jul 4, 2026

William "Bud" Anderson, age 67, of Murfreesboro, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

He was born on July 12, 1958 in Murfreesboro. He was the son of Jesse Aaron Anderson and Peggy Joyce Lane Anderson. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Bud was Church of Christ in his faith. He graduated from Murfreesboro High School. He owned and operated...

Robert "Bob" Laurence Jilka

Robert "Bob" Laurence Jilka

Jul 4, 2026

Dr. Robert “Bob” Laurence Jilka, 77, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away at home on July 4, 2026. He was born in Kansas to the late Laurence and Mildred Jilka.

Bob is preceded in death by his brother, Edward Jilka; daughter-in-law, Jamie Jilka; and brother-in-law, Wes Nakajima. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Judy Jilka; children, Kari...

Liladelle Farmer Voss

Liladelle Farmer Voss

Jul 4, 2026

Liladelle Farmer Voss, 91, of Benton passed away July 4, 2026. She was born on January 16, 1935 in Amity, Arkansas to the late Willie Reed Farmer and Alma Pearl (Featherston) Farmer.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory are her children: Margaret Gray, Joyce Patterson, Jerry Matthews, wife, Linda, and Dara Suddeth, husband, Paul; grandsons: Shane Gary, wife, Kelly, Ryan...

Norma Jean Hammett

Norma Jean Hammett

Jul 3, 2026

Norma Jean (West) Hammett, age 97, of Beebe, passed away July 3, 2026, at the Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Good Shepherd in Little Rock.

Mrs. Hammett was born July 30, 1928, in Austin, Arkansas, to Otha Francis West and Mamie Ola (Sipes) West. A graduate of Ward High School, she married Rev. Gerald Dewey Hammett on May 10, 1947, beginning...

Geneva Ann Huddle

Geneva Ann Huddle

Jul 3, 2026

Geneva Ann Huddle, 93, of Bryant, Arkansas, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 3, 2026, where she was reunited with her beloved daughter, Brenda Leigh Huddle; her sisters, Wanda Venable and Ida Jo Creed; her brother, Charles Junior Davis; and her sister-in-law, Ann Davis.

Geneva was born on March 8, 1933, in DeWitt, Arkansas. Throughout her...

Reverend Loyd T. White

Reverend Loyd T. White

Jul 2, 2026

Reverend Loyd White, 93, of Bryant, Arkansas, went to his heavenly home peacefully on July 2nd, surrounded by his family who loved him dearly. He lived every day striving to get to Heaven to see Jesus. We know he has done that. We who loved him knew him as a husband, a PaPa, Pops, and Dad. He loved his kids...

Eunice Jones

Eunice Jones

Jul 2, 2026

Eunice Jones passed away into her heavenly home July 2, 2026 in Hot Springs, AR.  Eunice was born in Laverne, OK, on August 7, 1939 to Oliver and Gertie Dull. She married Donald Jones in 1956.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her five brothers, Ernie, Arnold, Mike, Frank, and Pete.  

She leaves behind her husband, Don; four...

Frances E. Boone

Frances E. Boone

Jul 2, 2026

Frances Eubanks Boone, 93, of North Little Rock, passed away July 2nd, 2026. She was born September 15, 1932 at Choctaw, AR to Jim and Elva Eubanks. Frances was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Wanda Hill and Marjorie Tipton; brothers, Maurice Eubanks and Freeman Eubanks. She is survived by children Karen Boone and Jeff Boone (Dona); grandsons, Blake...

Piercy Heard, Jr.

Piercy Heard, Jr.

Jul 2, 2026

Piercy Heard, Jr., age 76, of Benton, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, at Baptist Health Medical Center. He was born September 11, 1949, in Benton, Arkansas, to the late Piercy Heard, Sr. and Susie Heard.

Piercy proudly served his country in the United States Army, carrying with him a spirit of dedication and honor throughout his life. Following his...

Rosie Lee Leker

Rosie Lee Leker

Jul 1, 2026

Rosie Lee Leker passed from this earth July 1, 2026, at the age of 95, just days from her 96th birthday. Born July 9, 1930, at Tomberlin, Arkansas to Wylie and Annie Mae Tubbs. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband C. L. Leker, son Ronnie L. Leker Sr., sisters Dorothy Chestney, Shirley Frizzell, Myrtle McCormick McElroy, and...

Jesse "Leo" Wigginton

Jesse "Leo" Wigginton

Jul 1, 2026

Jesse “Leo” Wigginton, 96, of Hot Springs, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

He was born on September 16, 1929 in Clayton, Oklahoma, the son of the late Jess Wigginton and Hazel Johnson Wigginton. On April 22, 1969, he married Calista Wigginton (who passed away on July 2, 2015).

Jesse was a member of the Lake Hamilton...

Amanda Wren Crosby

Amanda Wren Crosby

Jul 1, 2026

Amanda Wren Crosby, born on July 7, 1954, in Dermott, Arkansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on July 1, 2026. Her life was a remarkable testament to love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family and friends.

Amanda is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Scott Crosby; children, John Crosby (Jen) and Sydney Crosby (Danny Smith); grandchildren,...

Gracie Carole Humphreys

Gracie Carole Humphreys

Jun 30, 2026

Gracie Carole Humphreys was born on June 30, 2026 in Little Rock and entered the arms of Jesus a short time later.

She is survived by her parents, Lane and Maty Humphreys of Bismarck; her paternal grandparents, Bret Humphreys and Lisa Humphreys (Carl Johnston) of Hot Springs; her maternal grandparents, Rodney and Jennifer Burton of Bismarck; her aunts Hailey Humphreys (Hannah)...

Mary Ann Jane Watson

Mary Ann Jane Watson

Jun 30, 2026

Mary Ann Jane Watson, age 77, of Kirby, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.



She was born on January 22, 1949 in Newberry, Florida. Mary was the daughter of James Martin and Edna Sasser, She was preceded in death by her parents; her two brothers; Clayton Martin and George Martin; her husband, Hughy Watson; and her son, Stephen Poole.



On June...

Kevin Merrell Land

Kevin Merrell Land

Jun 30, 2026

Kevin Merrell Land, age 58, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. He was born on December 13, 1967, in Benton, Arkansas.

Kevin was a gifted master electrician who dedicated many years to his trade. Throughout his career he worked for several electrical companies, but he was especially proud of his time with Eagle Electric in Benton, where...

Robert Harry Collins

Robert Harry Collins

Jun 30, 2026

Robert Harry Collins, age 89, passed away on June 30, 2026. He was born on June 1, 1937, in Virginia, Illinois.

Robert was a hardworking man who loved his family deeply and enjoyed the simple things in life. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as a military police officer, a role that reflected the sense of...