All Obituaries
Jackson Carter Drewry
Jun 26, 2026
Born on August 1, 2003, Jackson was a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend whose life left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him.
Jackson graduated from Benton High School as part of the Class of 2021, where he proudly played football for the Benton Panthers. After graduation, he pursued work in the electrical field and became an...
James Curry Bradburn
Jul 7, 2026
James Curry Bradburn, 74, of Little Rock, AR, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at Norton Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Louisville, KY surrounded by his family. He was born on May 24, 1952, in New Orleans, LA, to Jean and Curry Bratton Bradburn, Jr. James graduated from Catholic High School for Boys in Little Rock, AR, and attended Northwestern...
William M. Warnick
Jul 6, 2026
William M. Warnick, age 82, of Glenwood, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026.
He was born on August 3, 1943 in Dover, Arkansas. He was the son of C.F. Warnick and Belle Whaley Warnick. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Coleman Warnick; and his wife, Janet Warnick.
William was Baptist in his faith. He held many hats...
Jean Kirkland
Jul 6, 2026
Jean Kirkland, 91, of Ward, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026.
She was born in Searcy, Arkansas to Omie and Aline Taylor. She was a faithful member of the Austin Church of Christ, and she is now at peace with God who she faithfully served. She was loved by many, and her kind spirit will never be forgotten.
She was...
Kathy Nickels
Jul 6, 2026
Kathy Moorman Nickels passed away on July 6, 2026, in North Little Rock, Arkansas, at the age of 76. Born on April 4, 1950, in Prescott, Arkansas, growing up in Okolona, Arkansas, Kathy lived a life distinguished by compassion, integrity, advocacy and devotion.
Kathy’s life was beautifully marked by enduring relationships and deep-rooted connections. She is survived by her beloved husband...
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
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.
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.
Verlin 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
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
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
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
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 (Linda) , and Dara Suddeth (Paul); grandsons: Shane Gary (Kelly), Ryan Matthews (Heidi),...
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
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...
Judy Caye Martindale
Jul 2, 2026
Judy Caye Martindale, 77, of Jacksonville passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026. A memorial service will be held in her honor Tuesday, July 14 11:30 A.M. at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel, with burial at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1 P.M. Please check back for extended obituary.
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
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
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.
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
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...


