Edna Pearl Yarberry Wilson
Jul 5, 2025
Edna Pearl Yarberry Wilson—known to many as EP—passed away at 91 on July 5, 2025, in Stuttgart, AR, surrounded by the love of her family both near and far. She was born on April 7, 1934, in Mabelvale, AR, and married Bill M. Wilson in 1959. They shared fifty-eight years together.
She was committed to her faith and was a charter...
Duffie Lee Hicks Gibson
Jul 3, 2025
Duffie Lee Hicks Gibson, 81, of Austin, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on July 3, 2025. She was born on August 19, 1943 in Austin, Arkansas to Kenneth and Margie Lee Hicks.
Duffie was a member of the Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church and was a retired secretary for the FBI.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 60...
Donna Jane Straessle
Jul 2, 2025
Donna Jane O’Brien Straessle passed from this world on July 2 after one last goodbye to her children and grandchildren. In doing so, she closed a loop that she’d traveled for more than 80 years.
Donna was born on October 17, 1942 in Long Island, New York. She was raised in Fort Worth by her parents Allene and Elmo O’Brien alongside...
Barry Arnold
Jul 1, 2025
Barry Lester Arnold was born February 20, 1946, in Memphis, Tennessee, and departed this life for his eternal Heavenly home July 1, 2025, in Beebe, Arkansas, at 79 years of age.
He was the son of T. K. Arnold, Sr. and Lerlene (Osborn) Arnold. He was affectionately known as “Big Daddy” to close friends and family.
Barry served in the military a...
Anna Jones
Jul 1, 2025
Anna Maria Jones, age 65, of Austin, Arkansas, passed away on July 1, 2025.
Anna was born on August 4, 1959, to James and Helen Probus in North Little Rock. She graduated from Cabot High School in 1977. She later married Wayne Jones, and together they had two daughters, Emilee Ann and Alisha Madison.
Anna was preceded in death by her grandparents,...
Thomas Bridges
Jul 1, 2025
Thomas Woodrow Bridges Sr., affectionately known as "Woody," passed away on July 1, 2025, in Maumelle, Arkansas. He was born on February 26, 1941, in Gaffney, South Carolina, where his roots would shape a life filled with rich experiences and meaningful connections.
Woody dedicated a substantial part of his professional career to Smith Office Machines in Shreveport, Louisiana, and CAE USA,...
Roma Lou Fawcett
Jun 30, 2025
Roma Lou Staples Fawcett, 91, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025. Born on August 12, 1933, in New Edinburg, Arkansas, Roma lived a life defined by courage, compassion, and unwavering love for her family.
She graduated from Pine Bluff High School and began working as a clerk at a dime store at 16 years old....
Wallace Edward Tedder
Jun 30, 2025
Wallace Edward Tedder, age 80, passed away on June 30, 2025, at his home surrounded by love. Born on July 22, 1944, in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, Wallace was a cherished son to Curtis Edward and Ethel Edna (Kennedy) Tedder. He was a proud graduate of the Arkansas School for the Deaf, where he completed his education in 1965.
With a career...
Ronald Joseph Koch
Jun 30, 2025
Ronald Joseph Koch was born in Little Rock on August 6, 1958 and died June 30, 2025. Ronnie attended Catholic Schools and graduated from Catholic High School. He had various jobs early on, working at Casa Bonita, and a garage door factory. He spent 35 years at CARTI where he played a vital role caring for cancer patients. In the...
Miguel Angel Coronado
Jun 29, 2025
Miguel Angel Coronado, age 57, passed away on June 29, 2025. He was born to Juan Morales and Ma. Del Rosario Coronado on June 1, 1968, in Guadalupe Victoria, Durango, Mexico. Miguel was very social, enjoyed watching soccer, and spending time with his family and friends. He loved animals, especially his dog, "Manchas". He was a Welder at SBI.
Miguel is...
Helen Vaughn West
Jun 29, 2025
Helen Vaughn West, born on November 6, 1930, in West Point, Arkansas, peacefully passed away at her residence on June 29, 2025. Helen was a remarkable woman whose life was defined by her devoted service to family, her passion for children, and her unwavering spirit.
An accomplished accountant, Helen showcased her brilliant mind in her professional career. However, her greatest joy...
Ocala Dostall
Jun 29, 2025
Ocala Brooks Dostall was born October 26, 1931 in Marietta, Georgia, to Arvie Rogers and Gordon C. Brooks. She left this earth on June 29, 2025 after a hard-fought battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Ocala is predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Fredrick (“Fritz”) Dostall, Sr., her parents, and her brother Don. She is survived by her sons: David (Trisha) Dostall...
Catherine I Anderson
Jun 29, 2025
Catherine Idamae Anderson “Granny,” 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 29, 2025. She was a resident of North Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born in Palestine, Arkansas on December 31, 1939 to Rev. Irby and Jewell (Reeves) Rodgers.
Catherine graduated from Little Rock Central High School, Class of 1957. After graduation she went to work...
Michael John Walker
Jun 28, 2025
Michael John Walker, a beloved member of his family and community, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025, at the age of 63. Born on December 2, 1961, Mike dedicated over 40 years of his life as a production manager at Rubber & Gasket Company of America before retiring, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and commitment.
Mike's personality shone...
James Michael Neal
Jun 28, 2025
James Michael Neal, 74 of El Paso, Arkansas departed this earth on June 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and devoted wife that never left his side. He was a great man in every sense, a loving husband, father, Bumpy to the grandkids and friend to a wide circle of lifelong friends, too many to list. A United States...
Carolyn Maxine Caldwell
Jun 28, 2025
Carolyn Maxine Caldwell, joined our Lord and Savior in glory on June 28th, 2025. She was born in Hot Springs, AR on June 4th, 1937. She was the daughter of John Wesley Johnson and Vera Muse Johnson. She married the love of her life, Hershel Clyde Caldwell Jr., on September 18th, 1970 and together they had their son, Joey Caldwell.
Carolyn...
Vickie A Fowlkes
Jun 28, 2025
Vickie A. Fowlkes, age 73 of Beebe, went to be with the Lord on June 28, 2025. She was born on April 6, 1952, in Searcy, Arkansas to Irey and Ann Knox.
She retired from the Beebe Public School System where she taught for twenty-seven years. Vickie was a member of the Northside Church of Christ in Beebe. She loved to...
Charlene Robertson King
Jun 28, 2025
Charlene Robertson King, age 95, of Mountain Home, formerly of Beebe, passed from this life on Saturday, June 28, 2025. She was born in Parks on September 9, 1929, to R.C. and Nellie Spires Robertson. She was a member of Union Valley Baptist Church in Beebe where she enjoyed many years of faithful service to our Lord alongside her beloved...
Virginia Lee Stricklin
Jun 28, 2025
Virginia Lee Stricklin, of North Little Rock went to be with the Lord June 28, 2025.
Virginia Lee (Armstrong) Stricklin was born December 10, 1923 in Newport, Arkansas. She graduated Little Rock High School on May 29, 1941, and Baptist LPN School in 1982. She was married to W. M. "Milton" Stricklin on February 6, 1942. She worked at Tepper Children's...
James Eugene Hill
Jun 27, 2025
James Eugene Hill passed away on June 27, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on January 30, 1955, James dedicated 25 years of his life to serving as a pastor, leaving a profound impact on the lives of many in his community.
In addition to his dedication to ministry, James had a passion for the outdoors. An avid hunter and...