Larry Douglas Wallis
Jan 4, 2026
Larry Douglas Wallis, 87, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026. He was born to William Noah and Maude Wallis on July 22, 1938, in Marshall, Arkansas, and lived a life shaped by hard work, service, and love for his family.
Larry owned and operated his own barber shop in Windemere in Little Rock for...
Nellie Lorine Jones
Jan 3, 2026
Nellie Lorine Crone Jones, age 95, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026. She was born on November 23, 1930, in Scott, Arkansas, to Ben and Abbie Crone.
Nellie was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was centered around her family and her faith. She found great joy in traveling, playing games, and spending meaningful time...
Leon Helms
Jan 3, 2026
Leon Helms, age 69, of Black Springs, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026 surrounded by his friends that he called family.
He was born on August 28, 1956, in Fort Bening, Indiana. He was the son of Elbert Helms and betty Huftine Helms. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, William Bill Helms.
Leon was known most...
Becky Messenger
Jan 2, 2026
Rebecca “Becky” Messenger, affectionately known as “Dadoo” by her nieces, nephew, and many friends, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, at the age of 75. She was born on April 14, 1950, in New Orleans, Louisiana. A proud native New Orleanian, Becky loved all things NOLA—especially Mardi Gras—and could often be heard cheering on the Saints and her LSU...
Keith Allen Duren
Jan 2, 2026
Keith Allen Duren, beloved Husband, Dad, Grandfather, Brother and friend, age 70, of Hollywood, Arkansas passed away, surrounded by his family at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas on Friday, January 2, 2026.
Born on April 10, 1955 at Nashville, Arkansas to Harlon and Jean Cowart Duren. He was preceded in death by his parents.
He attended Kirby Public School and...
Rhonda Jean Montgomery
Jan 2, 2026
Rhonda Jean Montgomery, age 73, of Pearcy, passed away on January 2, 2026. She was born March 14, 1952, to John Herman and Ina Mildred Smith.
Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Marsha Jane Smith; and brothers, Jerry Lynn Smith, Don Louie Smith and John Lyndell Smith.
Rhonda is survived by her loving husband, Charles Ray...
Edna "Jean" Rowland
Jan 1, 2026
Edna Jean Rowland, age 78, of Little Rock passed away peacefully on January 1st, 2026 in the same city she was born in. She was born on October 11th, 1947. She was a woman whose strength and grace defined her life. She will be remembered as a devoted mother, sister, and friend whose unwavering love and dependability touched all who...
Audrey White
Jan 1, 2026
Audrey Frix Strange White went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 1, 2026. She was born December 21, 1936 in New Mexico to Raymond and Ruth Frix. She grew up in Horatio Arkansas until she married and moved to Little Rock. She was an independent hardworking woman. She worked many jobs including Timex, Teletype and worked her...
Frances "Sue" Burgess
Jan 1, 2026
Frances Sue Burgess, 92, of Cabot, Arkansas, went to meet the Lord on Thursday, January 1, 2026. She was born in Lonoke, Arkansas on January 27, 1933, to James William and Fannie Ford.
Sue was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Cabot. She loved to quilt, garden, cook and loved to spend time with her family, especially spoiling her grandchildren.
She...
Gary Dean Coffman
Dec 31, 2025
Gary Dean Coffman, age 78, of Kirby, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
He was born in Murfreesboro on October 18, 1947. He was the son of Doyce Coffman and Clarice Tedder Coffman. He was preceded in death by his parents; his two sisters, Martha Nutt Bouchillon and Betty Short Adcock; and his wife,...
Dennis Long
Dec 31, 2025
Dennis Lynn Long, retired owner of Long Sales Agency, Lighting Manufacturer Representative, died of cancer on December 31, 2025 at the age of 82.
Dennis is survived by his wife Ramonda June Long; his children, Randall Scott Long and wife Jo Ellen Long, James Ray Long and wife Christi Yvonne Long; one brother, Delmar Larue Long (Jan Enke); Four Grandchildren, Kendall...
Mary Ruth Church
Dec 30, 2025
Mary Ruth Church, 89, of Brinkley, Arkansas, passed away December 30, 2025.
Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. followed by funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 9, 2026, at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, 404 W. Dewitt Henry Dr., Beebe, Arkansas. Burial will be in Weedon Cemetery, England, Arkansas.Online guestbook at www.smithfamilycares.com
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Clarence "Gene" Manning
Dec 30, 2025
Clarence Eugene “Gene” Manning was born November 21, 1952, in Bastrop, Louisiana to Harold and Charlene (Smith) Manning. He joined his Lord on December 30, 2025, at the age of 73.
Gene spent his youth in Pine Bluff, Arkansas attending Dollarway schools and joined the Arkansas Army National Guard in 1971. After moving to North Little Rock and working a variety...
Betty Jean Lawhon
Dec 30, 2025
Betty Jean Lawhon, 76, of Redfield, Arkansas passed away December 30, 2025. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to Loraine and Marion Taylor. Betty was a member of Cherrywood Assembly of God, and a beloved sister, wife, mother, and grandmother.
Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Ronnie Lawhon, Sr.; children: Ronnie Lawhon, Jr. (Cheryl), Tonya Perdue (John), Bobby Lawhon,...
Bobbye Jo Moncrief
Dec 29, 2025
Bobbye Jo "Boog" Moncrief, age 52, of Conway, passed away December 29, 2025. She was born in Greenville, Mississippi, on July 15, 1973 to George West and Bobbie Long West.
Bobbye Jo was an artist. Art was always close to her heart and something that came naturally to her. She found inspiration in the people she loved and in meaningful memories...
Richard Hale Clark
Dec 29, 2025
Richard Hale Clark, age 83, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home on December 29, 2025, surrounded by love. He was born on August 24, 1942, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to the late Eugene Clark and Juanita Hale.
Richard was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He shared 46 loving years of marriage with his wife, Judy...
Shirley Frances Beckwith
Dec 29, 2025
Shirley Frances Beckwith, 88, of Lonsdale, Arkansas, passed away on December 30, 2025. She was born July 13, 1937, in Danville, Arkansas, to the late Earl and Lorena Patton.
Shirley was of the Baptist faith and a proud member of Lonsdale Baptist Church. She found great joy in crafting and was rarely without a project in her hands. Above all else,...
Judy Johnston
Dec 29, 2025
Judith Dianne King Johnston, age 78, of Sherwood, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025. She was born on February 5, 1947, in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Irma Gene Wilson and W.L. King, and by her sister, Nancy Race.
She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Joe Johnston; her sons, Ryan...
James Wise
Dec 29, 2025
James Wise, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great grandfather, peacefully departed this life on December 29, 2025, in Mabelvale, Arkansas, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and cherished memories.
Born on August 9, 1935, in North Little Rock, James was a man of deep conviction and quiet strength. He dedicated 36 years of his life to Harvest Foods...