May 21, 2026

Freva Nell Douglas Johnson, 89, of Cabot, passed away on May 21, 2026. She was born on May 31, 1936 to Earl Douglas and Dovie Sanders Douglas in Cabot, AR and was the middle of three children. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Cabot. Freva retired from Maybelline with over twenty years of service and was...

May 21, 2026

Virginia Burgess, 81, died peacefully on May 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after fighting a brief illness. She was born in Long Beach, CA on January 12, 1945, to Phillip and Bernice Ferguson. She was a member of the Order of Immaculate Heart in California before she moved to Arkansas in 1968. She was a teacher at Immaculate...

May 21, 2026

Martha Jeanette Richards, 88, of McRae, Arkansas passed away May 21, 2026. 

Visitation will be 1:00-2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2026, followed by funeral service at 2:00 p.m. at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, 404 W. Dewitt Henry Dr., Beebe, Arkansas. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery. Online guest book at www.smithfamilycares.com

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May 20, 2026

May 20, 2026

Faye S. Scrivner Finne, born August 1, 1934, in Lewisville, Mississippi, passed awaypeacefully on May 20, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. 

She lived a life marked by kindness, strength, and devotion. She was the cherished daughter of D.P. Scrivner and C. Viatrice Paxton Scrivner and the beloved wife of her late husband, Donald A. Finne Sr.

Faye was a committed mother...

May 20, 2026

Robert Joseph Pierpaoli, 85, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away May 20, 2026. He was born September 9, 1940, in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Julio and Ida Pierpaoli.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife of 40 years, Jean Pierpaoli and his 5 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his sister, Betty Scarbrough (Jack)...

May 19, 2026

Harold Nance, 95, of Sherwood, AR received his heavenly reward on May 19, 2026. Harold was born in Beedeville, AR in 1931 to Len & Callie Nance. After High School, Harold proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Shortly after his Naval commission ended, Harold entered barber college in Little Rock, which led to a...

May 19, 2026

Kathy M. Tate, a cherished member of the Hot Springs community and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026, at her home in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Born on July 24, 1949, Kathy was a devoted High School graduate who embraced life with a passion for crafts, shopping, and spending treasured moments with her grandchildren....

May 19, 2026

On May 19, 2026 Esther Ray left for Heaven. She was born in Sunderland, England to the late J.B.A and Alice Collins.

She leaves behind her husband of 66 years, Mason C. Ray; her children John Michael Ray, Penny Eagle (Bobby) and Melanie McKinney (Greg). She was a beloved ‘GiGi’ to 7 grandchildren; Christopher Eagle (Kristin), Walter Fleming (April), Chelsea Fleming,...

May 19, 2026

Patricia Ann (Pat) (nee Penny) Cash Green, born January 28, 1947 in Pine Bluff, AR to Berthie and Joseph Cash.

Attended Sam Taylor Elementary and Dollarway Junior and Senior High School, graduated 1965. St. Vincent’s School of Professional Nursing, graduated 1968 and obtained her Registered Nurse license.

Married her best friend and junior high school sweetheart Jerry Green (White Hall high school,...

May 18, 2026

LeRoy James Engel, age 90, of Sherwood, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at home on May 18, 2026, with his devoted, loving wife, Mary Nell, by his side.

LeRoy was born September 12, 1935, in Lycoming County, Penn., to Albert and Kathryn (Biggers) Engel. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Gil and Eugene Engel.

At the age of...

May 18, 2026

Celebrating the Life, Love, and Legacy of Nika

Today, as we gather together, we honor and remember the remarkable life of Shaniqua Andrea Hicks—affectionately known as Nika. We share this time as family, friends, and all those whose lives she touched, united by our love for Nika and our gratitude for the beautiful memories she gave us. Though our hearts are...

May 18, 2026

Roger Gale Duren, age 75, of Sherwood, passed away May 18 2026. He was born in Batesville, Arkansas on January 13, 1951 to Paul Duren and Nobia Miller Duren.

Roger grew up in Zion, Arkansas surrounded by a large family and many great friends. As the youngest child, with three older sisters, he was known for being mischievous. It was not...

May 17, 2026

Carolyn Sue Womack, 86 of Cabot, Arkansas, was born October 20, 1939, in Dardanelle, Arkansas to Herman and Dessie Carter Campbell and she passed Sunday, May 17, 2026.

Sue dedicated her life to the highest calling she knew creating a warm and loving home for her husband and children. As a devoted homemaker, she was often found baking goodies, sewing or...

May 17, 2026

Betty Killough, age 94, passed from this life on May 17, 2026, and entered into the eternal rest she so faithfully trusted God to provide. She was born on December 23, 1931, in North Little Rock, Arkansas, to Aubra Gatewood and Gladys Gatewood. Betty lived a life rooted in unshakeable faith, and those who knew her will remember a woman...

May 17, 2026

Sandra Graham Case passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026, at the age of eighty.

Born on February 15, 1946, she was the only child of the late Jeff and Martha Lyon Graham. Although she spent most of her life in Little Rock, Arkansas, she also cherished time in Warren (Bradley County), Arkansas, where both of her parents were born and...

May 17, 2026

Carol Jane Crabtree, daughter of the late Junious Hayden Doolin and Faye (Hester) Doolin, was born October 4, 1943 in Bethesda, Arkansas. She was married to O.D. Crabtree on June 10, 1961. They would celebrate 65 years of marriage next month.

She had four children: Burrell Crabtree and wife Stephanie of Benton, the late Jerry Crabtree and wife Brandi of Bauxite,...

May 16, 2026

James Robert Castleberry—a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather—left his tired body and entered the Heavenly gates on May 16, 2026, at the age of 89.

Born on August 25, 1936, to Harry and Louise Castleberry, Jim grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was a proud 1954 graduate of Catholic High School for Boys and remained a devout Catholic...

May 16, 2026

Leon Ricks was born on January 27, 1934, in Marche, Arkansas, to the late Ulysses and Aquilla Ricks. He was the oldest of thirteen children, and from an early age, Leon carried many responsibilities within the household — a trait that remained with him throughout his life.

Leon attended Pulaski County Training High School. After graduating, he joined the U.S. Army,...

May 16, 2026

Anne Powell-Black of North Little Rock, AR, lovingly referred to as “Mommy Anne” by her family, passed away May 16th, 2026. Anne was born February 26, 1942, in Fayetteville, AR, the daughter of Clifford and Frances Smith.

She is survived by her husband, Bob Black with whom she has shared 36 wonderful years. She is also survived by her daughters Leslie...