Cecil "Wayne" Mathis
Aug 22, 2025
With heartfelt remembrance, we announce the passing of Cecil Wayne Mathis, who departed this life on August 22, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on June 17, 1951, in Holly Grove, Arkansas, Wayne was the beloved son of the late Cecil and Alice (Morris) Mathis.
Wayne’s life was filled with simple joys and meaningful connections. In his younger years, he...
Frances Louise Harrell
Sep 29, 2025
Frances Louise Harrell, lovingly known as “YaYa” and “Gran,” passed away on September 29, 2025. Born on February 23, 1956, in Maricopa County, Arizona, she lived a life centered around family, love, and laughter.
Frances worked for many years as an administrative assistant, where she was known for her reliability and dedication. At home, though, she was happiest—pouring her energy into...
Dennis John Benson
Sep 29, 2025
Dennis John “D” Benson, 62, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away on September 29, 2025. He was born on February 19, 1963, in Van Buren, Arkansas.
D was a devoted father, proud grandfather, and a hardworking mechanic who could fix just about anything. He first worked as an airplane mechanic in the Air Force, later at Falcon Jet, and eventually found his...
Charles Edward Strawn
Sep 29, 2025
Charles Edward Strawn, 76, of North Little Rock, died Monday September 29th after a long battle with cancer. He was born December 31st, 1948, in Clarendon Arkansas, to Stella (Andrews) and Robert J. Strawn
He graduated from Metropolitan High School in 1968 and enlisted in the US Army in 1968. He served as a Helicopter Crew Chief. He left the Army...
Helen McClard
Sep 29, 2025
Patricia Helen McClard left this world for a higher place on Sept 29, 2025.
Helen was born in 1936 to Norman and Era Totten in Morrilton, Arkansas. She had one sibling, Norman Totten, Jr.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents, her sons, Alan Rountree and Robert Rountree, her beloved husband, Bob McClard and grandsons Shane Moore and Kyle Whisenant.
She is...
Sharon Lillian Forrest
Sep 29, 2025
Sharon Lillian Forrest, 69, of Ward, Arkansas, gained her wings on September 29, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 29, 1956, to James Edward and Margarette Moseley in Detroit, Michigan.
She loved animals, going shopping, was a wonderful cook and could always be described as smart, sweet, and funny. Sharon was the best wife, mother, and friend...
Dojelo Crabaugh Russell
Sep 28, 2025
Dr. Dojelo Crabaugh Russell of Little Rock, formerly of Hot Springs, a former social worker, writer, anduniversity professor, died September 28 at Parkway Health Center. She was preceded in death by twohusbands, Don W. Russell and Holt G. Derrick, and by her parents, Alfred and Marjorie Crabaugh ofRussellville.
A native of Russellville, Dr. Russell attended public schools there, graduating as high...
Dennis Clifton Bryant
Sep 28, 2025
Dennis Clifton Bryant, 55, of Benton, went to be with the Lord and Savior September 28, 2025. He was born February 18, 1970 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Don and Vivian Bryant.
Dennis was preceded in death by his mother, Vivian Bryant and his sister, Adriel Taylor.
Dennis was a lover of all things hunting. He was a world class aggravator, and...
Grady Edward "Eddie" Howell
Sep 28, 2025
Grady Edward "Eddie" Howell, born August 18, 1948 in Little Rock, Arkansas died on September 28, 2025 in Benton, Arkansas.
Eddie is survived by sons: Kenneth Howell (Jenny) and Franklin Nix (Jennifer); daughter-in-law, Melissa Nix; grandchildren: Blake Howell (Selina), Dollie Martinez, and Raymond Nix (Chelsey); great-grandchildren:Trey Nix, Nick Martinez, Dominic Hernandez, and Madelyn Nix; brother, Gary Howell (Donna); and many family...
Margie Sheldon
Sep 28, 2025
Margie Ann Sheldon, 87, of Parkway Village, Little Rock, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on September 28th, 2025. She was born October 23,1937 in Texarkana, AR to the late Charlie and Sallie Ann Higgs. She was a Certified Professional Secretary and retired from Federal Service.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of...
Ross Allen Kendrick
Sep 27, 2025
Ross Allen Kendrick, 36, of Little Rock, Arkansas, gave Jesus a high five and stepped into his forever home on September 27, 2025.
Ross loved wholeheartedly. He laughed out loud, gave of himself to others in recovery, loved kids, animals, and older folks, and truly never met a stranger. Charming, charismatic, and humble (most days), Ross carried joy wherever he went....
Rickey Lee Pilkington
Sep 27, 2025
Rickey Lee Pilkington, 74, of Sherwood passed away September 27, 2025. He was the son of the late Jerry L. Pilkington and the late Zelda Mae Ramsey Pilkington. Rickey was born September 21, 1951 in Heber Springs, AR. He graduated from Heber Springs High School where he played football as the quarterback. He then went on to...
Donald Larry Hill
Sep 27, 2025
Donald Larry Hill, age 86, of Jacksonville went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 27, 2025. He was born October 26, 1938 in Fairfield, Illinois to Ottis and Myra Hill.
Don is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara, his parents and sister, Mary Sue Shaffer.
Don was of the Southern Baptist faith and a long time member of...
Roy H. Spradlin
Sep 27, 2025
Roy H. Spradlin, 88, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away September 27th, 2025. He was born April 4, 1937, in Radnor, Ohio to the late Dewey and Laura Dotson Spradlin. He is preceded in death by his parents as well as his sisters, Norma Richards and Joyce Mayberry; brother, Leeman Spradlin. Roy is survived by his loving wife of 66...
Ray Nielsen
Sep 26, 2025
Ray Nielsen, age 86, passed away on September 26, 2025.
He was born on January 16, 1939, in Pennsylvania to the late Leo John Nielsen and Sara (Ruby) Nielsen. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Judith Nielsen; his son, Raymond Nielsen; his son-in-law, Johnnie Anderson; and his grandchild, Nolan Anderson.
On March 21, 1959, he married Judith Nielsen....
Ann Yvonne Russell
Sep 26, 2025
Ann Yvonne Green Russell, 85, passed to her Heavenly home on Friday, September 26, 2025, while at her home in Bryant, surrounded by her husband Bill and loving family.
Ann was born on February 14th, 1940, in Bryant, the oldest daughter of William Felton (Pete) and Leonora (McDaniel) Green. She was a proud graduate of Bryant High School, class of 1958....
Mary Elizabeth Rice York
Sep 26, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Rice York, age 86, of Amity, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025.
She was born on May 24, 1939, in Amity. Mary was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Rice and Elizabeth Hollen King Rice. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Billy York, Sr.; her sister, Gladys R. King; and her brother, Philip C. Rice.
Mary...
Michael Wayne Childers
Sep 26, 2025
Rev. Michael W. Childers, 73, of North Little Rock, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, September 26, 2025.
Born on September 19, 1952, in Little Rock, Michael dedicated his life to faith, family, and service. He worked as a printer by trade but was best known for his calling in ministry. He was ordained...
Donald A. Skrivanos
Sep 26, 2025
Donald Anthony Skrivanos, 68, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away September 26, 2025. He was born May 15, 1957 in Houston, Texas to the late George and Sue Skrivanos.
Don is survived by his brother, Bill Skrivanos of North Little Rock as well as many cousins and extended family and friends. He is also survived by his cherished dogs, Roy...
Danny William Brown
Sep 25, 2025
Danny William Brown, age 70, of McRae, passed away on September 25, 2025, in Searcy, Arkansas. He was born on October 8, 1954, in Oakland, California, to the late Irvin and Lovie Brown.
Danny is survived by his sons, Andrew (Samantha) Brown and Payton (Brittany) Brown; his brother, Irvin (Debbie) Brown; his nephew, Robert Brown; and his grandchildren, Hayden Byrd, Brooke...