Jan 10, 2026

The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Smith Family Funeral Homes Conway Chapel followed by a memorial service. Please check back for full obituary.

Jan 10, 2026

William Harold "Buddy" Akin, age 81, of Beebe, Arkansas, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, January 10, 2026. Born on May 29, 1944, in Beebe, AR, at his home. He attended Beebe Public School where he participated in basketball and track, known as "Swifty". He also attended ASU Beebe College before serving in the National Guard. After the...

Jan 9, 2026

Anna Johnson, 98, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026. She was born on May 25, 1927, and was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, and her husband Jack Johnson. She is survived by her daughters, Jackie Mansell and Linda Cassinelli; her grandchildren, Amy Mansell, Anthony Cassinelli his wife Courtney, and Lindsey Cooper;...

Jan 9, 2026

Martha Lucille Johnson was born on August 26, 1937, in Bruce, Mississippi, and passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026. She lived a full and joyful life, touching countless hearts with her warmth, humor, and love. Martha was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, and her presence brought light and laughter wherever she went.

She was preceded in death...

Jan 8, 2026

Lorraine Willis, 82, of Bryant, Arkansas, peacefully passed away on January 8, 2026. Born to the late Eugene and Helen Piotrowski on September 15, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, she lived a life shaped by creativity, faith, and devotion to her family.

She worked for ten years as a Sales Associate at Walmart, where she became a familiar and friendly presence to...

Jan 8, 2026

Randell "Randy" Reid, age 73, of Glenwood, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

He was born on January 22, 1952, in Malvern. Randy was the son of Rudolph Reid and Emogene York Reid Scott. He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather, Norvil Scott; and his grandson, Baby McCuin.

Randy married the love of his life, Loretta Waldo Reid,...

Jan 8, 2026

Vicki Lynn Dumas (Roberts), age 69, of Sherwood, Arkansas, passed away on January 8, 2026, in Sherwood surrounded by her family. She was born on January 3, 1957, in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

A proud graduate of Sylvan Hills High School, Class of 1975, Vicki began her career at Kroger at the young age of 16. She trained at the Geyer...

Jan 8, 2026

Sharon R. Collatt, age 84, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026. She was born on March 24, 1941, in Westfield, Massachusetts, and lived a life rooted in love for her family, her faith, and the community she served so faithfully.

Sharon was a devoted mother who took great pride in her family. She took great joy in her son, Toby,...

Jan 7, 2026

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Jan 6, 2026

Jan 6, 2026

Gregory A. Rackley, 65, of Beebe, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2026. Greg was born on September 4, 1960, in Conway to Harold and Geralda Rackley. He was a loving father and “Pops” who loved his family dearly. They were his pride and joy.

He was a United States Air Force veteran and a member of...

Jan 6, 2026

Billy W. Partridge, age 95, of Glenwood, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

He was born on July 22, 1930, in Hollywood. He was the son of Billy Whetzel Partridge and Jonny Partridge. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Billy Marshall; his grandson, James Skyler Partridge; and his wife of...

Jan 6, 2026

Johnny George Barger, age 58, of Cabot, Arkansas, died January 6, 2026. He was born August 8, 1967, in Norfolk, Virginia to George and Judy Barger. He was a former employee of Axciom. Johnny loved to hunt and fish, enjoyed the outdoors and the car races in Batesville.

Johnny is survived by two sons, Taylor Barger and Zechariah Barger, both of...

Jan 6, 2026

Leoma Kay Adkins was born on June 10, 1951, in Little Rock, Arkansas, and passed away on January 6, 2026. Throughout her life, Leoma was known for her strong work ethic and sense of responsibility. She proudly served in law enforcement as an inmate supervisor before beginning a second career at Bass Pro Shops, where she worked for eleven years....

Jan 6, 2026

Ina Jean Grant Standridge, age 81, of Conway, Arkansas, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior, surrounded by her family. Born November 25, 1944, in the back room of her parents’ gas station and grocery store in the tiny community of Bumblebee, Arkansas, Ina’s life was a testament to love, faith, and consistently “showing up.”

She was the cherished daughter...

Jan 6, 2026

Ina Jean Grant Standridge, age 81, of Conway, Arkansas, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior, surrounded by her family. Born November 25, 1944, in the back room of her parents’ gas station and grocery store in the tiny community of Bumblebee, Arkansas, Ina’s life was a testament to love, faith, and consistently “showing up.” 

She was the cherished daughter...

Jan 5, 2026

David Sayre Bard, 90, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, at age 90, surrounded by family. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, on May 31, 1935. David's life was defined by service, generosity, and faith in God and the goodness of people. He is now in his Heavenly Home with his Lord and Savior, Jesus...

Jan 5, 2026

Evelyn (Wallace) Thompson, 93, was called home after a life well lived. She was born in Aly, Arkansas (Yell County) on October 2nd 1932, the daughter of Sid and Elizabeth (Sharp) Wallace. She is now dancing in heaven with Alves “Bill” Ray Thompson, her devoted husband of 66 years, and reunited with the two sons God called home at birth.

She...

Jan 5, 2026

Marion Thomas Green, 84, of North Little Rock passed away January 5, 2026.  He was born in Arkansas City, AR on November 24, 1941 to the late Mildred and Caple Green.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, David Green; and brothers-in-Christ, Neil Woomer, and James Allen Proctor.

He served in the U.S. Navy and worked until his retirement...

Jan 4, 2026

Gary Michael “Mike” Ketcher, 73, of Sherwood, Arkansas, passed away January 4, 2026. He was born April 14, 1952, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Julius Lee Ketcher and Betty Jean Conn Ketcher.

He is survived by his son Jason (Samantha); daughter Tara Gaspar; grandchildren Peyton Ketcher, Lane Ketcher, Silas Ketcher, Eliza Ketcher, and Daniel Gaspar (Sydney); great-grandchild Liam Gaspar; sister Gina...