James Wise
Dec 29, 2025
James Wise, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great grandfather, peacefully departed this life on December 29, 2025, in Mabelvale, Arkansas, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and cherished memories.
Born on August 9, 1935, in North Little Rock, James was a man of deep conviction and quiet strength. He dedicated 36 years of his life to Harvest Foods...
Joy Marshall
Dec 28, 2025
Joy Alice Marshall of Sherwood, AR went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 28, 2025, at 93 years old. Born on January 30,1932, Joy was raised on her parents farm in Humphrey, AR and was one of five children born to Raymond and Edna Eirvin Marshall.
She enjoyed a successful career in accounting and bookkeeping for Fones...
Irish Kelly Alcott
Dec 27, 2025
Irish Kelly Alcott, 71, passed away on December 27th at 7:30 a.m. She was born on June 11, 1954, in Patterson, New Jersey and lived in Waldwick and Matawan, New Jersey. She graduated from Matawan Regional High School and attended Manmouth Vocational School of Cosmetology. Irish married William Alcott of Jacksonville, Arkansas in 1998 and they moved to Beebe, Arkansas...
Linda Sue Johnston
Dec 27, 2025
Linda Sue Johnston, age 82, of Haskell, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 27, 2025, with her daughter Becky, granddaughter Trina, and great-granddaughter Lina by her side. She was born on September 15, 1943, in Sherrill, Arkansas, to Charles Raymond Jacks and Dorothy Tucker.
Linda was a devoted wife, mother, and Mawmaw -truly the heart of her family. She...
Doug Ware
Dec 27, 2025
Doug Ware, age 67, of Glenwood, Arkansas, passed away on December 27, 2025.
He was born on May 8, 1958, in Arkadelphia to William Murrell Ware and Claudie Bell Bradshaw Ware. He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Lisa Ware; son, Hunter Ware; Heath Galloway (Carmen); daughter, Lindsey Jones (Chris); grandchildren Alex Martin, Shiloh Burton,...
William "Warren" Prather
Dec 27, 2025
William Warren Prather, a beloved figure in both his family and community, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, just a day after celebrating his 72nd birthday. He was born on December 26, 1953, in Dallas, Texas, and spent his life dedicated to his family, friends, and his career at the Fort Worth Butane Gas Company, Inc., known affectionately as...
Patricia Ann Smith
Dec 26, 2025
Patricia Ann Smith, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on December 26, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on April 16, 1934, in Columbia County, Arkansas, Patricia was a woman of deep faith and unwavering strength throughout her life.
A devoted member of Calvary Baptist Church since 1971, Patricia found her community and spiritual home within the church, where...
Kathy Dawn Cogburn Slaton
Dec 26, 2025
Kathy Dawn Cogburn Slaton, age 70, of Glenwood, Arkansas, passed away on December 26, 2025.
She was born on January 8, 1955, in California to Loyd Cogurn and Patricia Taylor Cogburn. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents; her sister Linda Tillery; and her brother Stephen Cogburn.
She was married on June 12, 1990, to Bruce Slaton. When she was able,...
Kay Jones
Dec 26, 2025
Kay Jones, age 94 of Beebe, went to be with the Lord December 26, 2025. Kay was born on January 20, 1931, in Garner, Arkansas to Robert and Ada Gowan.
She is proceeded in death by two daughters, Janie Kennedy and Vicki Hicks.
Kay is survived by three sons, Ron Hill of Conway, Tim Hill of Beebe, Billy Hill of Rockport, stepchildren,...
Jerry Billy Pendergist
Dec 25, 2025
Jerry Billy Pendergist was born on April 18, 1940, in McCrory, Arkansas, to Jesse and Ibria (Cariker) Pendergist. Growing up in the community of McCrory, and Augusta, he graduated from Augusta high school, where he was a varsity star in football. He went on to play college football for the state teacher college in Conway, now known as the University...
Linda Gail Wilson Thompson
Dec 25, 2025
Linda Gail Wilson Thompson, 68, of Dallas, TX, went to be with her Lord and savior on December 25th, 2025. Linda was born on July 12th, 1957 in Malvern, AR, the daughter of Louie and Estelle Wilson of Caney, AR.
Linda lived her life with a steady, radiant positivity that those around her felt. She was deeply devoted to her family...
Chris Crews
Dec 25, 2025
Chris Crews, age 48, passed away December 25, 2025. He was born September 18, 1977 in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, the son of Karen Crews, of Kirby. He was married to the love of his life, Amber on April 11, 2020. He was preceded in death by his mother, Karen; his grandparents Vera Mae and Horace Raines of Kirby, his "little sis"...
Janis Marie Watson
Dec 25, 2025
A Celebration of Life for Janis Marie Watson, 87, of North Little Rock, AR will be held on Saturday, December 27 at North Hills Baptist Church in Sherwood, AR. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 PM in the Worship Center with the service following, officiated by Jim Ward. A private internment will take place at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery...
Virgie Lee Arivett
Dec 24, 2025
Virgie Lee Arivett, age 96, of Glenwood, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
She was born on February 14, 1929 in Lodi to Richard and Irena (Cowart) Parker. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jerald D. Arivett; her two siblings in early childhood; her three brothers, Clarence Parker, Clint Parker, and Hursel...
Dortha Jane Manuel
Dec 24, 2025
Dortha Jane Manuel, 87, of Beebe, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2025. She was born on March 10, 1938, in Rosie, Arkansas to Troy and Mable Platt. Dortha served as a pastor’s wife from 1969 to 2012. She was a surgical nurse at White County Hospital in Searcy, Arkansas and worked as a nurse for...
Melissa "Mitzi" Buckles
Dec 24, 2025
Melissa “Mitzi” Lynn Buckles , 61, of Maumelle, AR, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones, and she went home to be with the Lord. She was born on December 19, 1964, and attended school at Fountain Lake and Monticello. She grew up in Hot Springs and began working at an early age at her...
Barbara Jean Davis
Dec 23, 2025
Barbara Jean Davis, age 81, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away December 23, 2025. She was born on December 2, 1944, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Woodrow Black and Imogene Casey Black.
Barbara was a proud graduate of Little Rock Central High School, Class of 1962. She began her career with Union Life Insurance Company early in life and later returned...
Everett Smith, Jr.
Dec 23, 2025
Everett Smith, Jr., age 94, of Glenwood, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
He was born on February 22, 1931, in Aly, Arkansas, the son of Everett Smith, Sr. and Lela McCormick Smith. On December 25, 1952, he was married to Ruth Huxtable Smith who preceded him in death on July 9, 2014. He was also...
Sidney Mr. Sid Junior Johnson
Dec 23, 2025
Sidney Junior Johnson (Mr. Sid) went to be with the Lord on December 23, 2025,at the age of 99. He was born to Mary and Dave Johnson on August 7, 1926. He was a member of Union Valley Baptist Church and a heart that loved his savior. Sid lived his life loving people. He served his country in the navy...
Nancy Ann Brown
Dec 22, 2025
Nancy Ann Brown of Sherwood, AR went to be with our Lord and Savior Monday, December 22, 2025. Born in Brockton, Massachusetts on January 31, 1938, Nancy was the daughter of Mary and Lester Calef.
She was the devoted military wife of 25 years to the late Earl Lee Brown. He and Nancy brought three beautiful girls into the world, which...