John “Chris” Christopher Lee
Oct 11, 2025
John "Chris" Christopher Lee, age 48, of Bismark, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2025.
He was born on November 2, 1976, in Arkadelphia. He was the son of Donnie Gould and Cheryl King. He is preceded in death by his mother; his maternal grandfather, Junior King; and his stepson, John Roland.
Chris was a member of Valley Missionary Baptist Church. He...
Rick Ward
Nov 5, 2025
Richard "Rick" Allen Ward, age 70, of Conway, Arkansas passed away November 5. 2025. He was born August 29, 1955 in Springfield, Ohio, to Richard and Donna Ward.
Rick spend 37 years at Dassault Falcon Jet as an engineering manager and loved his job. He was a proud member of AA for many years. Rick also loved yard work and building...
Shelley DeAnn Herring
Nov 4, 2025
Shelley DeAnn Herring, 56, of Sardis, Arkansas, was born on April 27, 1969, and passed away on November 4, 2025.
Shelley lived her life to the fullest. She was strong-willed, determined, and always made sure her voice was heard. Her laughter could fill a room, her energy was contagious, and her presence made life brighter for everyone who loved her. She...
Linda Sue Swafford
Nov 4, 2025
Linda Sue Swafford, age 78, of McRae passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025. She was born February 27, 1947, in Alaska.
Linda is survived by her husband, Kennith, of 59 years, her daughter, Sheryl Davis (Chuck), her son, Dale Swafford (Ashley) and her grandchildren, Amanda Tackett (Blake), Hunter Davis (McKenzie), Rob Swafford, Landon Davis (Taylor), Riley Swafford, Ryan Swafford, Emma Boatman...
Peter J. Fosco
Nov 4, 2025
Peter J. Fosco, a distinguished labor leader and beloved family man, passed away on November 4, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on December 17, 1945, Peter dedicated much of his life to serving others through his exemplary career in labor relations and community service. He served as the Vice President and Regional Manager of the Laborers' International Union...
Peggy Dean Koen Sutton
Nov 4, 2025
Peggy Koen Sutton, 89, of Benton, passed from this life on November 4, 2025. Born on May 23, 1936, in Centreville, Mississippi, Peggy lived a life rooted in love, faith, and devotion to her family.
Peggy was the heart of her home—always caring for others, creating a place that was as welcoming as it was beautiful. Her faith was steady and...
James Milton Martin
Nov 3, 2025
James Milton Martin
James (Jim) Milton Martin, age 90, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025 at his home in Maumelle AR. Jim was born on April 17, 1935 in Bee Branch AR. He grew up farming until, later, during middle school, he moved to Mabelvale, AR. His love of farming never left his heart and remained a part of his...
Lon Willhite
Nov 3, 2025
Lon Willhite was born in Greenwood, Arkansas to Charles and Madge Willhite on October 22, 1940. He passed away November 3, 2025. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Hackett, Arkansas until moving to Searcy, Arkansas.
Three years ago, with my 4 kids, Boris (Candy) Willhite, Mary McCain, Djuana (Robert) Burlison, and Deeta Hendrix. After fifty years, he...
Buffy Jo Steadman
Nov 2, 2025
Buffy Jo Steadman, 53, of Malvern, Arkansas, gained her wings on Sunday, November 2, 2025.
Born in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Buffy was a beautiful soul who never met a stranger. She had a special gift for making everyone feel welcome, loved, and seen. Her laughter and kindness left a lasting mark on all who knew her.
A hardworking woman through and through,...
Sharon Louise Paladino Rodgers
Nov 2, 2025
It is with deep love and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sharon Louise Paladino Rodgers, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, who went home to the Lord on All Souls Day, November 2, 2025, at the age of 68.
Born on November 5, 1956, to Julia and Alexander ("Ike") Paladino of Catholic Point in Center...
William "B.J." Henry Dodgen Jr.
Nov 2, 2025
William “B.J.” Henry Dodgen, Jr of Conway, Arkansas went to be with our Lord on November 2, 2025. He was born on June 8,1974 to William “Bill” and Virginia Dodgen in Texarkana, Texas.
B.J. is proceeded in death by his grandparents, William “Bill” Monroe Dodgen and Cecilia Marie (Kaufman) Dodgen of Alexander, Arkansas; his grandparents, Raymond and Gwen (Smith) Tedford of...
Ila Jean Thomson
Nov 2, 2025
Ila Jean Thomson, 79, of Sheridan, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025.Jean was born on November 18, 1945, to Albert Ray Strahan and Iris Mae Harris. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin Thomson; daughter, Amber Elizabeth Rodgers; parents, Albert and Iris, and sisters, Ellen Wise and Dot Wilkerson.She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Heird...
Janelle Burks
Nov 2, 2025
Marian "Janelle" Burks, 86, of North Little Rock passed away peacefully in 2025. She was a devoted wife, daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother who touched the lives of everyone who knew her.
Born on August 28, 1939, in Hickory Plains, AR to the late Raymond Holland and Dorothy (Smith) Holland, Janelle graduated from Cabot High School in 1956. Shortly after, she...
Betty (Batson) Fryar
Nov 2, 2025
Betty (Batson) Fryar, age 92, of Bonnerdale, AR, born on April 11, 1933, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 2, 2025. She was born to Elmer Batson and Agnes Padgett in Adair Westville, OK.
Mrs. Fryar was Baptist in her faith. Betty loved spending time with family. she especially loved the outdoors. Fishing was her favorite past time....
Hildegard Katharina Shelton
Nov 1, 2025
Hildegard Katharina Shelton died on November 1, 2025 at home. Hilde was the youngest daughter of Christel and Martin Klein. Born on September 6, 1935 in Cologne, Germany, she emigrated to the U.S.A. on October 16, 1957, and was married to Robert Clayton Shelton on November 24, 1957.
She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, sister "Gusti" Neuman, and...
Jo Helen Fletcher
Nov 1, 2025
Jo Helen Fletcher, born October 5, 1945, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away November 1, 2025. She lived a life filled with color, creativity, and love, leaving behind a legacy that continues to brighten the hearts of all who knew her.
For 40 years, Jo shared her artistic talent and passion with the students of Benton Public Schools, inspiring generations to...
Shirley Ann Dearman
Nov 1, 2025
Shirley Ann Puckett Dearman, formally of Sheridan Arkansas our beloved sister, mother, and “MiMi” has transitioned to her eternal home on Saturday November 01, 2025. She was born May 23, 1935 in Macedonia, Arkansas daughter of the late Fred J. Puckett and Ellen Nixon Puckett.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by, one sister Corrine Puckett Winston...
Ralph Wright
Oct 31, 2025
On the 31st of October the love of my life took his last breath on this old Earth and immediately took his first breath in his forever home with his Lord and Savior.
Ralph David Wright was born to his late father Max B. Wright and Bernice Wright in Little Rock, Arkansas, on 9/9/44. After graduation in ’62 he spent 3...
Harry Cumnock
Oct 31, 2025
Harry Cumnock, a cherished husband, father and grandfather, passed away on October 31, 2025, in his hometown of Little Rock, where he was born on March 22, 1945. Known for his witty sarcasm, which remained part of his character until the very end, Harry was a man who possessed a deep love for his family and the natural world.
Harry's interests...
Linda Swepston Dowdy
Oct 30, 2025
Linda Swepston Dowdy July 4, 1942 – October 30, 2025
Linda Swepston Dowdy, 83, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on July 4, 1942, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Linnie Virginia Barthett and Addison Garland Swepston, Linda truly came into this world with a “bang.” After graduating from Hall High School...