All Obituaries
David Lynn Strickland
Aug 3, 2026
David Lynn Strickland lived a simple life, but he filled it with things that would last. He loved working with his hands and rarely sat still for long. Whether he was planting daffodils and Irises that would return every spring, sewing denim quilts, tying macramé hammocks, taking photographs, or building his own cabin, he found satisfaction in creating something from...
Shelia Ann Caudle
Aug 3, 2026
Shelia Ann Caudle (Smith), 66, of Mayflower, Arkansas, entered her heavenly home on August 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on October 20, 1959, in Turrell, Arkansas, to Frank and Earlene Smith.
She married the love of her life, Laney Caudle, at the young age of 16, and together they shared 50 wonderful years of marriage. Their love...
Rhonda Tucker
Aug 2, 2026
Rhonda June Tucker, 72, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on August 2, 2026. She was born June 28, 1954, in Little Rock, Arkansas.
She was the wife of Marty A. Johnson. They shared 32 years of marriage together. She was a wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, sister, and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in...
Linda Carolyn Rice
Aug 2, 2026
Linda Carolyn Rice of Beebe, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026, at the age of 85. She was born on April 29,1941, to Richard and Mary Hood of Monticello, Arkansas. On February 14, 1961, Carolyn married Garland E. Rice, Jr. and they shared 53 wonderful years together.
Over the years Carolyn was employed at Southwestern Bell, Maybelline, and the...
William David Wall
Aug 2, 2026
William David Wall, age 81, of Murfreesboro, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026.
He was born on October 25, 1944 in Pike City. William was the son of Tom Wall and Clara Dole Wall. He was preceded in death by his parents.
William loved working on farms. He was also known for being an avid raccoon hunter. Most of all he...
Rick York
Aug 1, 2026
Richard "Rick" Lee York, 57, passed away on August 1, 2026. He was born on April 8, 1969, in Anaheim, California, to Cecil York and Anita Scipione, who preceded him in death.
Rick was a simple man who lived life on his own terms, and everyone loved him for it. If there was one thing people knew about Rick, it was...
Nita Sue Huskey
Aug 1, 2026
Nita "Sue" Huskey, 75, of Beebe, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in Searcy, Arkansas, to Justin Wayne Wyatt and Olivia May Wyatt, Sue was the third of four daughters. She was raised in Sunnydale and attended White County Central School, where she formed friendships that lasted more than sixty years....
Louie C. Cockmon Jr.
Aug 1, 2026
Louie C. “Lou” Cockmon Jr. passed away on August 1, 2026, at age 95. Lou was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on May 25, 1931, to Louie C. Cockmon Sr. and Agnes Anna Putsche Cockmon. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 70 years, Elaine, his parents, by his four sisters and spouses, Marguerite Cockmon, Dorothy Stein and husband...
Leon Holland
Aug 1, 2026
Leon Burton Holland, age 78, of Hickory Plains, Arkansas, passed away August 1, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Hickory Plains on April 8, 1948, the son of Arlie Burton Holland and Madeline Lynette Holland. Leon graduated from Des Arc High School. Following graduation, he pursued a career with the Arkansas State Highway Department in...
Phyllis Darlene Walker
Jul 31, 2026
Phyllis Darlene Walker, 77, of Ward, Arkansas went to be with the Lord July 31, 2026. She was born January 3, 1949, in Kilgore, Texas to Buck and Phyllis Keener.
She retired as an accountant for Lomanco in Jacksonville. Darlene loved going to the casinos, baking, online shopping, and especially spending time with her grandkids.
She is survived by daughter Stephanie (Corey)...
Frank August "Buddy" Friemel, Jr.
Jul 30, 2026
Frank August “Buddy” Friemel, Jr., 91, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away July 30, 2026. He was born December 13, 1934, in La Grange, Texas, to the late Frank August Friemel, Sr. and Nora (Stamar) Friemel.
Frank proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. It was while he was stationed overseas that one of the greatest...
John L. Norris
Jul 30, 2026
John L. Norris, of Little Rock, died July 30,2026. John was born July 13, 1953 in Gurdon, Arkansas, the only child of the late LM and Sissy Norris. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Marijo Norris, and their two sons Ryan and Eric.
John was a pharmacist for 40 years, spending 37 of those years with Baptist Medical...
Ben Doughty
Jul 30, 2026
Ben Doughty, born on October 14, 1944, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, at the age of 81. His journey through life was marked by devotion to family, an adventurous spirit, and a knack for living with zest, humor, and heart. Ben was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Ruth Doughty, his wife Martha and two sisters...
Laura Bell Swope
Jul 29, 2026
Laura Bell Swope, 89, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. She was born on June 13, 1937, to Homer Luther Hale and Frances Josephine (Smith) Hale in Jacksonville, AR. Laura lived a life centered on faith, family, and serving others, leaving a legacy of kindness and compassion that will be cherished by all who knew her.
Laura was preceded in...
Hershal E. Miller
Jul 29, 2026
Hershal E. Miller, 79, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away on July 29, 2026. He was born on June 12, 1947, in Coy, Arkansas, to the late Edward Hall and Tresy (Rhinehart) Miller.
Hershal proudly served his country in the United States Army. Following his honorable discharge, he built a career as a field merchandiser serving local convenience stores, where his dependable...
Janie Ruth Lyman
Jul 29, 2026
Janie Ruth Lyman,78, grew tired of everyone’s nonsense and retired from living at the age of “old as dirt,” according to her, on July 29, 2026. She didn’t look a day over 75. Janie may have lost her memory, but she never lost her sass. She was an avid collector of questionable fashion choices, awkward Olan Mills portraits, murder mystery...
Vicki Lane
Jul 28, 2026
Vicki was born on July 7, 1959 in Alexandria, Louisiana to Ralph Cooper and his wife Della. Vicki grew up in Pollack, Louisiana where she graduated from high school. She attended Northwestern State Louisiana University in Natchitoches, Louisiana, and earned a degree there.
In February 1984, she married Doug Lane. They were married for 42 years. Early in their marriage, they...
Jasmine Kay Paige-Raper
Jul 28, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jasmine Kay Paige-Raper, who left her earthly body on July 28, 2026, at the age of 31.
A cherished wife, mother, daughter, family member, and friend, Jasmine entered the world on December 30, 1994, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She spent her life and made her home in North Little Rock,...
Catherine Lyna Taylor
Jul 28, 2026
Catherine Lyna Taylor, 60, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away on July 28, 2026. Born on December 22, 1965, in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, Catherine was the daughter of David Korte and Barbara Ruth (Gunn) Wilson. She lived a life defined by compassion, generosity, creativity, and an unwavering devotion to her family.
Catherine was both an educated accountant and a Certified Nursing Assistant....
Joanne Cook
Jul 28, 2026
Joanne Cook, 64, of Jacksonville, AR passed away July 28, 2026. She was born January 14, 1962 in Morrilton, AR.
Joanne was raised in the Southern Christian Children’s Home in Morrilton, AR. She met her husband Tony when she was 18 working at Pizza Hut and they have been married for 46 years. She was retired from Leisure Arts where she...


