All Obituaries
Terry Lee Helms
Sep 26, 2026
Terry Lee Helms, age 70, of Norman, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
He was born in Mount Ida on April 19, 1956. He was the son of Wylie Lee Helms and Lena Mae Alexander Helms.
He is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, brother Gary Helms, nephew Casey Helms, and niece Mary Daugherty.
Terry was a true outdoorsman. He loved...
Mary Beth Etchieson
Nov 2, 2026
Mary Beth Etchieson, age 73, of Magnet Cove passed away Monday, November 2, 2026. She was born June 2, 1953 in Akron, Ohio to the late Richard and Sabina (Schweiger) Turner. Mary Beth enjoyed cross stitch, gardening, reading, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a Girl Scout for many years and enjoyed camping. As a member of the...
Kathleen "Kathy" A. Hale
Oct 31, 2026
Kathy (Fiedler) Hale passed away peacefully on October 31, 2026.
She was born in Elgin, North Dakota on October 9, 1943, to John and Ellen Fiedler. She lived a full and vibrant life devoted to her family. Kathy was a retired veterinarian tech. She loved taking care of animals of all types.
Kathy is survived by her husband, Mike Hale; children, Michael...
Harold "Pops" Morris
Oct 30, 2026
Edward Harold Morris Jr., 88, of Cabot, departed this life on October 30, 2026.
He was born October 11, 1938, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Edward Harold Morris Sr. and Esther Lorene “Peggy” Hamilton Morris.
Being born with cerebral palsy never stopped Harold from living life to the fullest. He sold brooms door to door, sold newspapers for the Democrat newspaper, graduated...
Jamie Ball
Oct 29, 2026
Jamie Ball, age 90, passed away on October 29, 2026.
Born on May 20, 1936 in Columbia, Kentucky, Jamie lived a life marked by devotion to family, faith, and service. On August 29, 1998, she married Robert Ball, and together they shared years of love and companionship. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Royal, reflecting the faith that...
Gordon Lee Harmon
Oct 29, 2026
Gordon “Gordy” Lee Harmon, 82, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away on October 29, 2026.
Gordy was born in Swea City, Iowa, on July 30, 1944, to Fay Francis Harmon and Bernadell “Tat” Flossie (Ristau) Harmon of Lu Verne, Iowa.
Gordy married Linda Sue Harmon on April 22, 1967, at Zion Lutheran Church in Lu Verne. They shared 59 years of marriage and...
Garrett Lee Bosley, Sr.
Oct 29, 2026
Garrett Lee Bosley Sr. passed away on October 29, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on April 8, 1946, in Texarkana, Arkansas, he was the beloved son of the late Gary and Lea Bosley. He was known affectionately to friends and family as Bill, a nickname that stuck after he playfully called himself "Wild Bill Hickok" as a child.
Bill...
Diana Lynne Stroud
Oct 29, 2026
Diana Lynne Stroud, age 73, of Gurdon passed away Thursday, October 29, 2026. She was the first girl born in the Gurdon Hospital on December 12, 1952 to the late William Howard and Kathleen Oleta (Tull) Batchelor. Diana enjoyed cooking for her family. She also loved fishing, riding horses, antiquing, going to the casino, crafting, and crocheting. Her grandkids and...
Chip Tolleson
Oct 29, 2026
George (Chip) Roland Tolleson, Jr., 69, of Maumelle, Arkansas, left this earth to meet the LORD his Savior on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Chip Tolleson was a man of great faith in Jesus Christ, an ordained minister, brother, and friend to everyone he met.
Chip was born August 29, 1957 in Charlotte, North Carolina, to his late parents, Elizabeth Lynch Tolleson...
Cloyce "Buck" Johnson
Oct 29, 2026
Cloyce “Buck” Johnson, 95, of Cabot, passed away on October 29, 2026. He was born on August 1, 1931, to the late Lloyd Johnson and Helen Powers Johnson. Buck was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. He retired from Chicopee Manufacturing in North Little Rock with 39 years of service. He...
James W. Handy
Oct 28, 2026
James W. Handy, Jr., 79, of Bryant, Arkansas, passed away on October 28, 2026, in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Born on February 8, 1947, in Hollywood, California, Jim was the son of the late James W. Handy, Sr. and Irene Andrews.
Jim was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. A man of quiet strength, kindness, and generosity, he was known...
Judy Wood
Oct 28, 2026
August 23, 1943 – October 28, 2026
Judy M. Wood, 83, of North Little Rock, was born August 23, 1943, to Eddie and Elsie Summers in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
Judy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was marked by faith, determination, and a deep love for her family.
She shared 50 years of marriage with her beloved husband,...
Kim Baxter
Oct 28, 2026
Cheryl “Kim” Baxter, 71, of Little Rock, passed away October 28, 2026, surrounded by her family.
“Kim” was born July 16, 1955, in Little Rock, Arkansas, and is survived by her sister, Becky Porter, her niece, Ashley Nguyen (Anthony), a grandniece, Isabella Nguyen, and a grand-nephew, Christian Nguyen. She was preceded in death by her father, E. Russell Baxter, and her...
WG “Sonny Brown
Oct 27, 2026
WG “Sonny” Brown, age 86, of Hockwold cum Wilton, England, formerly of Story, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton, Arkansas. A decorated United States Air Force veteran, devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and proud son of Arkansas, Sonny lived a life defined by service, dedication, and an unwavering love for his...
Billie Jane Jennings
Oct 27, 2026
Billie Jane Graham Jennings, 81, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on October 27, 2026. She was born on November 22, 1944, to Willie L. “Bill” Graham and Ida Jane Dillow Graham and grew up in Roanoke, Virginia.
A member of Jefferson High School’s Class of 1963, Billie went on to study nursing at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Her nursing work took...
Robert D. "Bob" Richardson
Oct 27, 2026
Bob Richardson passed away October 27, 2026 surrounded by loved ones.He was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, Craighead County on December 10, 1936, to P.L. Richardson and Vera Constance Cole Richardson. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jim and wife Bonnie, his brother Jerry and wife Beverly, his brother Dick, his step son Tommy Reed and Tommy’s...
Phung Thi Cole
Oct 27, 2026
Phung Thi Cole, 75, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away October 27, 2026. She was born January 25, 1951 in Nha Trang, Vietnam to the late Vu Thi Hong. She is survived by her son, Michael Cole (Jennifer); grandsons, Kelton Cole and Blake Cole; and great grandson, Cyrus Cole and great-granddaughter, Kadence Cole. Phung is preceded in death by her...
Catherine Elizabeth "Betty" Johnston
Oct 27, 2026
Catherine Elizabeth “Betty” Johnston, 93, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away October 27, 2026. She was born October 31, 1932 in Dallas, Texas to the late Otto and Elizabeth Frazier.
Betty is preceded in death by her husband and high school sweetheart of almost 70 years, Curtis Boyd Johnston, Jr.; sister, Joyce Maurine Frazier Marak and brother-in-law, William Charles Marak. She...
Nell Bean Bardwell
Oct 26, 2026
Nell Bean Bardwell age 95, of Glenwood, passed away at CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs on Monday, October 26, 2026.
She was born on September 11, 1931 in Center Ridge. Nell was the ninth child of Otis and Minnie Wheeler. She grew up in Richardson Road. Her life was enhanced by a local train that ran from Gurdon to...
Florence Nageotte
Oct 26, 2026
Florence Nageotte, 70, of Amity, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 26, 2026.
She was born in Dickson, Illinois on October 15, 1956. She was the daughter of Albert Nageotte and Esther Wilson Nageotte. She is preceded in death by her parents.
Florence was a gentle and kindhearted woman whose warm smile could brighten even the...


