Linda Joy Hathcock
Oct 20, 2025
With heavy hearts and profound respect, we announce the passing of Linda Joy Hathcock, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Born on July 18, 1953, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, Linda gracefully traversed the chapters of her life until her departure from this world on October 20, 2025, in Friendship, Arkansas.
Linda's journey was marked by the love she generously shared, first...
Martha Louise Bernardi
Oct 19, 2025
Martha Louise Cotham Bernardi
Age 91 • Benton, Arkansas
Martha Louise Cotham Bernardi, age 91, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away on October 19, 2025.
Born and raised in Tennessee, Martha spent most of her adult life in Wood Dale, Illinois, where she built a life filled with love, laughter, and hard work.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Bernardi; her son,...
Linda Marie Gavin
Oct 19, 2025
Linda Marie Gavin, aged 77, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025.
Please check back later for an extended obituary.
Services entrusted to Smith Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct, Little Rock, AR 72205.
Phillip Montague
Oct 19, 2025
Phillip Lee Montague, age 68, of Ward, Arkansas, passed away unexpectedly on October 19, 2025, at home. Phillip was born February 2, 1957, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Phillip grew up on a farm in Ward and attended both Searcy and Cabot Public Schools. He worked at Independent Manufacturing and eventually took over the business where he worked alongside his son Robert....
Charles Earnhart
Oct 18, 2025
Charles Edwin Earnhart, 91, of Mayflower, passed away October 18, 2025. He was born January 1, 1934 to the late Amanda (Butler) and Thelder Earnhart. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Levy Church of Christ. He retired after 50+ years in the restaurant supply business.
Charles was a devoted Christian husband, dad, and grandfather. He loved...
Carolyn Utley
Oct 18, 2025
Carolyn Sue Akin Utley, daughter of Robert E. Lee Akin and Janie Fields Akin, was born on August 8, 1941, in Beebe, Arkansas. She graduated from Beebe High School in 1959 and married her late husband, Kenneth Lee Utley, in 1962.
In high school, Carolyn enjoyed playing on the basketball team. Later, she met her husband, Ken Utley, and the two...
Erma "Gail" Hart
Oct 18, 2025
Erma G. "Gail" Hart, 84, beloved wife, mother, sister, Memaw/Mimi went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 18, 2025.
Born in Fort Smith, Arkansas on August 2, 1941, Gail was a homemaker and pastors wife for 55 plus years.
Gail is survived by her loving husband Tom Hart of 65 years, three wonderful children, Neal Hart (Mary),...
Robert Southerland
Oct 18, 2025
Robert Landford Southerland, 91, of Cabot, Arkansas, passed peacefully from this life to the next on Saturday, October 18, surrounded by those who loved him.
Born and raised in Lonoke County, Robert spent his life rooted in the community he cherished. He was married to his late wife, Ida Fay Southerland, for 59 wonderful years and was a devoted husband, father,...
Penny Ann Maynard
Oct 17, 2025
Penny Ann Maynard, born on June 20, 1953, in San Francisco, CA, passed away on October 17, 2025. She was a dearly loved sister and aunt, cherished by her family and friends. Penny was known for her steadfast Baptist faith, which was an important part of her life.
She is survived by her two sisters, Debra Wedge and Tina St. Germaine,...
Geary Edward Andrews
Oct 17, 2025
Geary Edward Andrews died on Friday, October 17, 2025 in Little Rock, Arkansas at the age of 73 after a long battle with cancer.
Geary was born at home on July 20, 1952 in Buffalo Valley, Oklahoma to Jerry Dale Andrews and Kathryn Lavada "Denton" Andrews. After high school, Geary joined the Navy from 1970 to 1974. He attended air conditioning...
Shirley Howard
Oct 17, 2025
Shirley Howard, age 90, of Sharon, Tennessee, formerly of Arkadelphia, Arkansas passed away Friday, October 17, 2025. She was born July 25, 1935 in Okeechobee, Florida to the late Martin Luther and Annie Mae (Hawk) Hancock. Shirley was a member of First Baptist Church in Martin, Tennessee. She retired from Wal-Mart in Arkadelphia as a cashier. One of Shirley’s favorite...
Charles Russell Womble, Sr.
Oct 16, 2025
Charles Russell Womble, Sr., 88, of North Little Rock passed away October 16, 2025.
Charles, known to some family members as "Russell", started his working career as a carpenter with his father. He then spent several years in the furniture manufacturing business. He later was employed as a district route manager for the Arkansas Democrat newspaper. He lived the majority of...
Wanda Barron
Oct 16, 2025
Wanda Jean (Fisher) Barron passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025. She was born March 11, 1927, in Beebe to W. A. (Bill) Fisher and Ola Fisher. She graduated from Beebe High School in 1945 and worked for the Office of Price Administration (OPA) in Little Rock until the end of WWII, then as secretary for Cash Wholesale/Sterling Stores, then North...
Annie Silva
Oct 16, 2025
Annie Silva is missed, remembered, and deeply loved as a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who unceasingly offered the gift of her heart to everyone she encountered. Her gifts were many—generous giving, yes—but perhaps most remarkable was her extraordinary capacity to receive and truly cherish others.
Faithfulness to Jesus was at the very heart of who she was, and it...
Eddie "Ed" McMillan
Oct 16, 2025
Eddie “Ed” McMillan, age 81, of Arkadelphia peacefully passed away at his home on Thursday, October 16, 2025. He was born November 15, 1943 in Prescott, Arkansas to the late Charlie Cecil and Duena (Gates) McMillan. Eddie was the founding member and head deacon of Center Point Baptist Church in Gurdon. He retired from Levi Strauss as a supervisor. Eddie...
Phillip Kovalesky
Oct 15, 2025
In Loving Memory of Phillip Kovalesky
November 15, 1957 – October 14, 2025
Phillip “Phil the Philosopher” Kovalesky passed away just shy of his 68th birthday after facing stage 4 lung cancer with the same stubborn strength he was known for. Though cancer may have slowed him down, it never took away his humor, his grit, or his love for the people...
James Henry Henneberger
Oct 15, 2025
James Henry Henneberger, affectionately known as Jim, was born on August 22, 1939, in North Little Rock, Arkansas, and he peacefully departed this world on October 15, 2025, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, as well as a cherished friend to many.
Jim dedicated over 32 years of his life to the Union...
Mary Jo Lambert
Oct 15, 2025
Mary Jo Anderson Lambert went to meet her Lord and Savior on October 15, 2025. She was born on September 29, 1933, to parents Loyce and Josie McMaster Anderson of Prescott, AR.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carol, their son, Phillip ("Phil"), her parents Loyce and Josie Anderson, grandparents Thomas and Alexena McMaster, and Millard and Julia Anderson.
Mary...
Danny "Dan" Modlin
Oct 15, 2025
Danny “Dan” Wayne Modlin, 69, of Beebe, Arkansas went to be with his Heavenly Father on October 15, 2025. He was born April 11, 1956, to Wayne and Rosie Modlin of Beebe. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by one sister, Alene Gee of Springtown, Texas, one brother, Mike Modlin...
Jesse "Jr." Eugene Tedder
Oct 14, 2025
Jesse "Jr." Eugene Tedder, age 71, of Langley, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
He was born on March 24, 1954 in Anderson, Indiana. He was the son of Jesse Eugene Tedder Sr., and Ima Dean Draper Tedder. He is preceded in death by his parents and his son, Josh Tedder.
Jr. married the love...