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Jerry Dean Bradford
Feb 9, 2026
Jerry Bradford was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and policeman. He was born on February 7, 1962, to Peggy and Dewey Bradford.
He was survived by his wife, Wanda, his sister, Paula (Charlie), his brother BJ, his daughters Cindy Riley (Joel), Shalae Hesselbein (Aisling), April Kamara, and Ashlee Butler, and five grandchildren.
Jerry believed in protecting and serving his community, starting...
Shirley A. Morris
Feb 9, 2026
Shirley Morris, 94, passed from this earth to join her husband of 65 years, Ed, in heaven. Born in the rural town of Langford, New York, outside Buffalo, Shirley soon made her way into the city to earn a degree as a secretary assistant. Upon completion, she took a job at Cornell University Engineering Department. This is where she met...
Brian Murray
Feb 9, 2026
Brian Murray, a beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away on February 9, 2026, in his hometown of Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was born on December 3, 1972, also in Hot Springs, where he spent his life surrounded by family and friends who cherished him deeply.
Brian was the son of the late Brenda K. Lash Murray and Billy L. Murray,...
Lucille Torres
Feb 8, 2026
Lucille Torres
Lucille Torres, age 101, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of strength, faith, and deep love for her family.
Born in Havana, Florida, Lucille was the daughter of Clarence Leland Butler and Louvenia Evans. She lived through remarkable chapters of history, including the Great Depression and times of war, witnessing a century of change with resilience and grace.
Lucille was...
Gail Jean Wrenn
Feb 8, 2026
Gail Wrenn, age 72 of Searcy, went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2026. She was born December 5, 1953, in Watseca, Illinois to Rex and Patricia Buss.
Gail is survived by her husband Bud Wrenn of Searcy, son Chad (Christy) Alveti of Beebe, daughter Crystal (Steve) Strayhorn of McRae, 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Cremation arrangements by Smith...
Jason McElhaney
Feb 8, 2026
Jason Andrew McElhaney was born July 28th, 1973, to Sue and Rodney McElhaney at St. Vincent Hospital. He went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2026. Jason McElhaney was a fisherman at heart, electrician in trade, and a loving husband and father in life. He loved to play pool, watch football, spend time with his dogs, and did...
Fredrick Nalley
Feb 7, 2026
Fredrick Dewey Nalley, 77, of Little Rock passed unexpectedly on February 7, 2026. Fred was born October 14, 1948 in Searcy, AR to the late Lola Faye (DeFore) and Fred Nalley,
He graduated high school from Columbia Military Academy, Columbia, Tennessee on May 30, 1966. He was a machinist with the Union Pacific Railroad and a general chairman for the International...
James Michael "Mike" Poe
Feb 7, 2026
James Michael (Mike) Poe passed away on February 7, 2026. He was born on June 13, 1967, to Ruthann Johnson (mother) and Ronnie Johnson (stepfather) in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Mike spent most of his life in Arkansas. He was known for his hard work and dedication. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed fishing, woodworking, riding his Razor, and taking care...
Wavel Virginia Rice
Feb 6, 2026
Obituary for Wavel Virginia Rice
Wavel Virginia Rice, age 97, passed away on February 6, 2026. She was born in September of 1928 and lived a long life rooted in faith, family, and service to others.
Wavel was a devoted Christian and a strong-willed, family-driven woman who loved big and lived directly and honestly. She worked as a nurse’s aide and spent...
Dorothy May Campbell
Feb 6, 2026
Dorothy May Campbell, age 91, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026, with her loving daughter Angie by her side. She was born on October 28, 1934, in Mount Vernon, Arkansas.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Bessie Wilkes; her brother Bobby Joe Wilkes and sister, Joyce Shaw; and her devoted husband...
David Wayne Turner
Feb 6, 2026
David Wayne Turner, age 72, of Amity, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026.
He was born on November 20, 1953, in Nashville. He was the son of Willie D. Turner and Alice Blanche Turner. He was preceded in death by parents and his brother, Phillip G. Turner.
He was a member of Caney Valley Missionary Baptist Church. David earned an associates...
Patsy Lee Combs
Feb 6, 2026
Patsy Lee Combs, age 77 of Searcy, Arkansas, formerly of McRae, Arkansas, departed this life and into the arms of her Lord and Saviour on Friday, February 6, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital, due to complications during a heart procedure. Pat was born in McGinnty Town, Arkansas, the 9th child of Manson and Edna Combs.
Pat was a very loving, kind...
Elaine Thomas
Feb 6, 2026
Jessie “Elaine” Thomas, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and proud great-grandmother, was born on April 26, 1943, in Booneville, Mississippi, to Mildred Ilene Rinehart and Raymond Cylvester Rinehart.
Elaine spent her early years in Rienzi, Mississippi, and Memphis, Tennessee, where she graduated from White Station High School in 1961. That same year, on September 1, 1961, she married the...
Bonnie Cox
Feb 5, 2026
Bonnie Lee Cox, 81, passed away peacefully in her home, Thursday, February 5, 2026 in Hot Springs, Ar.
She was predeceased by her mother, Adell Frances Casey; and father, Oscar York; her sister, Addie Loy; nephew,Greg Loy; niece, Bernice Shaw; a loving husband of thirty-two years Odell Owen Cox; and a great-nephew, Ronald Clovis Edwards II (Little R).
Survivors include her daughter,...
Christian Walter Olsen
Feb 5, 2026
Christian Walter “Lovie” Olsen, 42, passed away peacefully surrounded by love on February 5, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born April 4, 1983, in Paterson, New Jersey, Chris lived a life full of enthusiasm, companionship, and love for those around him.
Chris lived larger than life. He had a way of bringing people together, making everyone laugh and making...
Billy Stephen Jackson
Feb 5, 2026
Billy Stephen Jackson, 74, of Hensley, passed into his heavenly home Thursday, February 5, 2026. He was born in Paris, AR, to the late Clarence Foster Jackson and Joyce Mullins Jackson. He was the fifth of seven children.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Dwight A. Jackson and Robert L. Jackson.
Survivors include his wife of 55...
Janet Carolyn Berry
Feb 5, 2026
Janet Carolyn Berry was born on February 29, 1936, in Little Rock, Arkansas, and passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother whose warmth, humor, and generous spirit left a lasting mark on everyone who knew her.
Janet’s life was deeply rooted in love for her family. She shared 47...
David R. Anderson
Feb 5, 2026
David R. Anderson, age 84, of Conway, passed away February 5, 2026. He was born December 19, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, to Herbert C. Anderson and Katherine Watkins Anderson.
David joined the United States Air Force in 1960 right out of High School. He worked in weather forecasting for the military and served a tour in Vietnam in 1970. He served...
Shirley Oakley
Feb 4, 2026
Shirley M. Oakley, born July 23, 1929, in Rochelle, Illinois, to Sherman Cronk and Francis Lualle Furman, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Her long life was marked by resilience, devotion, and a quiet strength that touched everyone who knew her.Shirley spent 47 years in Bismarck, Arkansas, where she built a...
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