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Martin Louis Feeny, Jr.
Jan 17, 2026
Martin Louis Feeny, Jr., a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on January 17, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on September 22, 1942, in Magnolia, Arkansas, Martin lived a life filled with service, love, and joy.
He proudly served in the United States Navy, where he received the National Defense Service Medal. After his military service,...
Bettye Doyle Hall Carithers
Jan 17, 2026
Bettye Doyle Hall Carithers, 95, passed away on January 17, 2026.
Bettye was born at home on December 17, 1930, to Hazel and Kie Hall in Benton, Arkansas. Her only brother, Kie, was born thirteen years later. A child of The Depression, she lived in rural Benton and attended a two-room schoolhouse. Her family moved to North Little Rock in 1938....
Helen Marie Parvin Clayton
Jan 16, 2026
Helen Marie Parvin Clayton, age 80, of Cabot, Arkansas, went home to be with Jesus, Friday, January 16, 2026. She was born in Ward, Arkansas on October 25, 1945, to Calvin and Valrie Parvin. She was a lifetime member of Apple Hill General Baptist Church.
She loved helping with special needs children, she had a big heart and would tell anyone...
Rebecca Ann Cotton Bishop
Jan 16, 2026
Rebecca Ann Cotton Bishop, age 65, of Glenwood, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026.
She was born in Mount Ida on February 11, 1960, to Jack Wallace Cotton and Lula Mathis Cotton. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Bobby Joe Cotton.
On December 31, 1996, she married the love of her life, Steve. Rebecca was an...
Kerry Lynn Tindle
Jan 16, 2026
Kerry Lynn Tindle, nicknamed “Mountain Man” by his family, was born on November 7, 1960, in Lubbock, Texas and went to be with Jesus on January 16, 2026. He graduated from Jacksonville High School and moved to Cabot as an adult.
He loved fishing, reading suspense books, sports, including the Dallas Cowboys, all kinds of music, especially classic rock, peanut butter...
Doyle Gene Stewart
Jan 16, 2026
Doyle Gene Stewart, age 81, passed away on January 16, 2026. He was born on January 23, 1944, in Wister, Oklahoma, to Orvis Doyle Stewart and Bessie Marie Stewart.
Doyle spent more than 30 years working as a truck driver, proudly serving with Consolidated Freightways and Strickland. Known for his strong work ethic and dependability, he provided faithfully for his family...
Norma Jean Leslie
Jan 16, 2026
Norma Jean Leslie was born on February 6, 1942, in Marvell, Arkansas, and passed away on January 16, 2026. A devoted Catholic, Norma found comfort and strength in her faith. She made reading her Bible a daily habit, and her faith remained a steady source of peace throughout her life.
Norma found joy in the simple things, especially a good game...
Robert Gregory Retford
Jan 15, 2026
Robert Retford, age 64, passed away on January 15, 2026, in a tragic accident.
Robert was born on July 28, 1961. He proudly served as a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, a commitment that shaped his discipline, strength, and lifelong sense of duty. His service to his country remained a defining part of who he was.
He later served in...
Glen Barker
Jan 15, 2026
Glen Barker passed from this life on January 15, 2026, after a long and prosperous life of 92½ years. Glen is preceded in death by his parents John and Grace (Collier) Barker, wives Charlotte Duffield and Mildred Jean Hill (mother of his children), and sister Quintina. Survivors include Glen’s children, Cheryl Jenkins, Rebecca Inscore and James Barker (Tammy). Grandchildren: Kelly...
Robert Earl Chastain
Jan 15, 2026
Robert Earl Chastain, age 75, of Paron, Arkansas, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, January 15, 2026. He was born on December 6, 1950 in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Roy and Maxine Chastain.
Robert was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He was honest, reliable, funny, and worked hard nearly every day of his life. Robert enjoyed...
Loy E. Turner
Jan 15, 2026
Loy E. Turner, age 81, of Kirby, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
He was born in Kirby on March 14, 1944. Loy was the son of Thomas Veston Turner and Ruthie Mae Dwyer Turner. He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Harold Thomas Turner; and his sister-in-law, Joyce Turner; and his dear friend, Bennie Holder.
Loy lived...
Carl Miles Newman
Jan 14, 2026
Carl Miles Newman, born on February 26, 1939, in Meyers Creek, Arkansas, passed away on January 14, 2026. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.
Carl was preceded in death by his two parents, Miles and Ruby Newman, a sister Ruby Lois New , a brother Virgil Howard Newman and grandson Curtis Alan Tucker and granddaughter-in-law Melissa Edwards...
David Westbrook
Jan 14, 2026
David Westbrook, 91, went to his Heavenly home on January 14, 2026. He was born December 19, 1934, in Trenton, Mississippi, to Wallace and Ethel Westbrook.
David and his wife, Ruth, lived all over the country while he was employed by the U.S. Forest Service, where he worked for 30 years until his retirement, all while being in the U.S. Air...
Cindy Middleton
Jan 14, 2026
Mary Lucinda “Cindy” Middleton, 69, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, Cindy lived a life marked by dedication, strength, and a deep love for others.
Cindy devoted many years of her life to education, serving as a teacher who left an indelible mark...
Donald L. Rawls
Jan 13, 2026
Donald L. Rawls at 91 passed away on January 13, 2026 in Little Rock. He is survived by his daughter Melissa Rice. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 24th at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Little Rock - 62 Pleasant Valley Road.
James Robert Lipsey
Jan 13, 2026
James Robert Lipsey, of Sherwood, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on 13 January 2026. He was born on 7 Oct 1946 in Waco, Texas, the first son of the late Oscar Colquitt Lipsey and Mayme Lucy Sparks. He leaves to cherish his memory wife Linda Jane Lipsey; son Matthew James Lipsey and wife Rachel; daughter...
Doris "Cricket" Hudman
Jan 13, 2026
Doris “Cricket” Hudman, age 79, of Arkadelphia passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 16, 1946 in Forrest City, Arkansas to the late Sam H. and Rilla Mae (Webb) Walker. She insisted on being called “Cricket” her whole life because her father gave her that nickname shortly after she...
Donna Free
Jan 13, 2026
Donna Carol Mathis Free, age 56, of Beebe, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord January 13, 2026. She was born in Searcy, Arkansas on August 12, 1969, to Thomas Carroll and Jo Ann Mathis.
While working at Hunt & Bell Law Firm, she helped found Economic Recovery Consultants, Inc., a collection agency in Searcy. In 2008 she became the head...
Rita C. Borecky
Jan 13, 2026
Rita Borecky, loving mother, sister, grandmother and friend, passed away January 13, 2026 in Maumelle AR. Rita was born January 2, 1957 in Killeen, TX to the late Lurlie (Grey) and Doyle H. Davis.
Rita is survived by her loving children Marc Stacks (Michelle) and Amy Huston (Cody). She also leaves behind two sisters, Sherry Bell and Sonja Frey (Alan), and...
Sam Hilburn
Jan 12, 2026
Sam Hilburn of North Little Rock was born on July 19, 1942, to Harry and Mildred Hilburn in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. He passed away on Monday, January 12, following a tragic fall that resulted in a brain injury.
Sam treasured his childhood in Walnut Ridge, where he developed the fighting spirit, generosity, and deep loyalty that defined his life. He held...
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