All Obituaries

Blenda J. Wilson

Blenda J. Wilson

Jun 21, 2026





Surrounded by family, Blenda Wilson, peacefully passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026.

She retired after over 30 years of service from North Little Rock Parks and Recreation Department. She served as a Recreation Aide advancing to Director for North Heights Recreation Center on Allen Street for over 10 years; and later wasf Director for the Main Community Center on Willow and...

Earl Kirk, Jr.

Earl Kirk, Jr.

Jun 20, 2026

Earl C. “Smokey” Kirk, Jr., age 90, of Searcy, formerly of Beebe, passed away on June 20, 2026. Born on July 12, 1935, he was the youngest of 11 children of Mona Faye (Turner) and Earl C. Kirk, Sr. A 1955 graduate of Beebe High School, Earl lettered 4 years in football and track and attended ASU Beebe. Earl had...

Rose Marie Hill

Rose Marie Hill

Jun 19, 2026

Rose Marie Hill, age 84, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026. She was born November 30, 1941 in Denver, Colorado, to the late Robert and Gertrude (Myers) Saffell. At a very young age, she met her soulmate, Raymond Hill, who was currently working as a logger in Kremmling, Colorado. They married very shortly thereafter and eventually moved to Alpine, Arkansas....

Julia "Judy" Ann Barre

Julia "Judy" Ann Barre

Jun 19, 2026

Julia Ann (Judy) Barre, born January 26, 1940, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 19, 2026. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Carl F. Lukas and Cecilia Lukas, along with her husband, Henry Bart Barre. She is survived by her brothers, Bob Lukas of Elkins, Arkansas, and Don Lukas of North Little Rock, Arkansas,...

Ruth I. Ann Bradley Beckius

Ruth I. Ann Bradley Beckius

Jun 19, 2026

Ruth I. Ann Bradley Beckius, 98, of Little Rock, AR, went to her final rest on Thursday, June 19, 2026. She joins her parents LH and Alice Bradley, her husband, Ivan, their children Michael and David Beckius, and a host of other relatives and friends.

She leaves behind to hold her in their hearts her son, Larry Beckius (Paula); daughter, Kathy...

Nina Sue Bean Johns

Nina Sue Bean Johns

Jun 18, 2026

Nina Sue Bean Johns, age 83, of Amity, went to her heavenly home surrounded by family on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

She was born on November 22, 1942, in Amity. She was the daughter of Johnnie “Red” Bean and Roxie Lillie Garner Bean. She was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Grady “Toots” Bean, Alton Bean, Johnnie Bean II,...

Sharon Kaye Richard

Sharon Kaye Richard

Jun 17, 2026

Sharon Kaye Richard, born November 19, 1951, in Benton, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026.

Sharon was a beloved member of her community and a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Her life was marked by strength, determination, compassion, and a deep love for her family.

Throughout her career, Sharon held a variety of positions, including work at...

Loretta Williams

Loretta Williams

Jun 17, 2026

Loretta Williams, 88, born July 17, 1937, went to be with Christ on June 17, 2026. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles “Buddy” Willams, and her son, Charles ”Ricky” Williams. She is survived by her daughter, Viginia Ann Walker (John); her sons, Darrell Williams (Kent), Richard Williams, Kenneth Wiliams (Jenna), and Robbie Williams (Jaclyn); her sister,...

Ruey June Newman

Ruey June Newman

Jun 17, 2026

Ruey June Mason Newman was born on March 2, 1942, in Perry, Oklahoma. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

 Ruey June was proceeded in death by her husband, Carl Miles Newman; her parents, William Henry Mason and Ressie Faye Harris Mason; her three brothers, William Mason, Archie Mason, and Virgil Mason; sister-in-law, Bobbie Mason; grandson, Curtis...

Mickey Lee Hargett

Mickey Lee Hargett

Jun 16, 2026

Mickey Lee Hargett, 77, of Little Rock, Arkansas, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 16, 2026. He was born on July 18,1948, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late C.L. and Edith Hargett. Mickey lived a life marked by dedication to his Lord, his family, and his church.

Mickey was a graduate...

Gary Scroggs

Gary Scroggs

Jun 16, 2026

Gary Lynn Scroggs passed away peacefully June 16, 2026. He was born and raised in Beebe, Arkansas.

Gary was always eager to lend a helping hand to anyone in need with a generous heart and a clever joke. He was an accomplished artist and was a retired art teacher at the Beebe School District. He has many former students who remember...

Gwenneth Price-Picard

Gwenneth Price-Picard

Jun 15, 2026

Gwenneth Price-Picard, 88, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away June 15, 2026. She was a devoted clinical social worker and cherished member of the Little Rock community. Born on September 24, 1937, in De Queen, Arkansas, Gwen’s life was marked by a profound commitment to her profession, her faith, and her many personal passions.

Gwen pursued her higher education with distinction,...

Christopher Allen Blalock

Christopher Allen Blalock

Jun 14, 2026

Christopher Allen Blalock, 53, of Conway, AR, passed away peacefully in his home due to natural causes, on June 14, 2026. He was born December 27, 1972, in Beaumont, TX to Rodney and Charlotte Blalock. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force with 13 years of service that took him all over the world.

A beloved son, father, brother,...

William "Bill" Walker Trigg Sr.

William "Bill" Walker Trigg Sr.

Jun 14, 2026

William Walker Trigg passed away peacefully at Arkansas Hospice in Little Rock, Arkansas on June 16,

2026 He was the son of Henry Walker Trigg, Jr., and Ruth Niemeyer Trigg and was born on December 4, 1931 in Little Rock.

As a child, he was referred to as "Billy", and attended Kramer Elementary School. His love of water guns made his elementary...

Martha Anne Chronister

Martha Anne Chronister

Jun 14, 2026

Martha Anne Chronister, age 85, of Benton, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026.

Born August 5, 1940, in Warren, Arkansas, Martha lived a life centered around her family, her home, and the simple joys that brought her happiness.

As a student at Warren High School, Martha was a majorette and played the coronet in the school band. She was known for...

Rosanna Turley

Rosanna Turley

Jun 14, 2026

Rosanna Turley, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born on September 14, 1939, in Morehead, Kentucky, Rosanna’s life was a testament to kindness, love, and the joy of family.

Graduating high school in her hometown of Morehead, Rosanna embarked on her early career with positions...

Charles Wayne Dill

Charles Wayne Dill

Jun 14, 2026

Charles Wayne Dill, age 80, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026.

According to family lore, Wayne was born on a kitchen table in Seaton Dump, Arkansas, at the home of his parents, Carl and Hazel Dill. He grew up in England, Arkansas, a small town where neighbors knew one another, stories were shared across generations, and a person’s word mattered....

Nancy L. Downen

Nancy L. Downen

Jun 14, 2026

Nancy L. Downen, age 86, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026. She was born on April 4, 1940, in Rosston, Arkansas to the late Aubrey and Hazel Phillips.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Leon Downen; and her son, Charles "Mike" Downen.

She is survived by her son, Randall L. Downen and...

James Conrad Battreal

James Conrad Battreal

Jun 13, 2026

James Conrad Battreal, 89, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on June 13, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born on February 11, 1937, in Old Mines, Missouri, the son of James Edward and Etta Coleman Battreal.

Conrad grew up in Malvern, Arkansas, where he developed a deep and lifelong love for baseball —...

William "Willie" Max Piechocki

William "Willie" Max Piechocki

Jun 13, 2026

William Max Piechocki, aged 98, of Marche, passed away peacefully at his home on June 13, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 1, 1928, in Marche to the late Max Felix and Agnes Tophilia Piechocki. He attended North Little Rock High School and joined the army after graduation. After the army, William married the love of...