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...

Feb 7, 2026

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...

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...

Feb 6, 2026

Fredrick Dewey Nalley, 77, of Little Rock passed unexpectedly February 7, 2026. Fred was born October 14, 1948 in Searcy, AR.  

Arrangements and extended obituary will be posted soon--please check back.

Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., North Little Rock, AR 72114. 501-758-1170.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Feb 4, 2026

Wanda Joyce James of Benton, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026. She was born on December 17, 1947, in Malvern, Arkansas, to the late Lewis Earl and Dorothy Lucille Chamness.

A graduate of Magnet Cove High School, Wanda dedicated much of her life to caring for others, working as a CNA at Lakewood Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. She...

Feb 4, 2026

Deborah Kay Bowman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on February 4, 2026. Born on April 26, 1951, in Jonesboro, Louisiana, Deborah was a beacon of love and care who touched the hearts of all who knew her.

Throughout her life, Deborah built a diverse career, working primarily as a massage therapist and truck driver, a reflection of...

Feb 4, 2026

Larry Williams Waller, age 66, passed away suddenly Wednesday, February 4, 2026. He was born on February 1, 1960, to John William and Glenna McIver Waller.

Larry was preceded by his grandparents Lawrence and Nora McIver and John and Pearl Waller, his father John WM. Waller and great nephew Michael Levi Woodall. Larry accepted Jesus as his savior at the age...

Feb 3, 2026

Ernest Lester Jackson, 83, of Benton, Arkansas passed away February 3, 2026. Visitation will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Smith Little Rock Funeral Home (8801 Knoedl Court) with a funeral service following at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at Oakland & Fraternal Historic Cemetery Park. Following burial, the family will host guests at Pinecrest...

Feb 3, 2026

Cora Frances Winchester was born on April 13, 1930 in Kingsland, AR and went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 3, 2026, at 95 years of age as her daughter held her hand and sang How Great Thou Art. She was born to James B. Ross and Olga Bryant Ross and raised in Fordyce, AR. She had...

Feb 2, 2026

James Dalton Hamer, 95, of Little Rock, passed away on February 2, 2026. Born August 31, 1930 in Dallas, Texas, the son of Daniel Dalton Hamer and Opal Marie Hamer. He was preceded in the afterlife by his wife, Beverly Ann Hamer (neé Field) and his brother, George Raymon Hamer.

He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Dinsmore (Brian) of Little...

Feb 2, 2026

A visitation will be held Monday, February 16, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at Hawthicket Cemetery.

Please check back for full obituary.

Feb 2, 2026

A.W. “Rootbeer” Martin, age 86, of Delight passed away Monday, February 2, 2026. He was born October 30, 1939 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Arthur William Martin, Sr. and Katie Elizabeth (Porter) Martin. A.W. was a member of Murfreesboro First Baptist Church. He was also served on the Delight Fire Department for 20 years as an Assistant Fire...

Feb 1, 2026

John William Taylor, age 87, of Rosboro, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

He was born on January 2, 1939, in Amity. He was the son of Ivan Voyt Taylor and Gussie Mae Garner Taylor. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Jeanne Taylor. 

John married the love of his life,...