Allene Wadkins
Dec 8, 2025
Allene Wadkins,86, went to meet the Lord on December 8, 2025. She was born on November 2, 1939, to William (Willie) and Julia Wilson in Mountain View, Arkansas. She loved to do arts and crafts, quilting and painting. At one time, Allene taught art classes to the community and even painted murals at Beebe Schools. She was a very involved...
Bette Baker
Dec 8, 2025
Bette R. Baker, aged 95, of Arkadelphia, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025. Born on December 2, 1930, in Gentry, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Lena Mae (Green) Thomas. As a young adult, Bette was a dedicated member of the Order of the Eastern Star of Arkansas (359 Gentry Chapter).
Together with her sister, Eula...
Theresa Marie Petrey
Dec 6, 2025
Theresa Marie “Terry” Petrey
Mrs. Theresa Marie "Terry” Petrey, 64, of Jacksonville, Arkansas, passed away on December 6, 2025. Born on June 28, 1961, in Austin, Texas, Terry lived a life marked by resilience, service, and deep devotion to her family and community.
Terry was the daughter of Dr. Walter K. Hanak and Dorothy Hanak. Her early years were spent moving across...
William "Bill" Larry Keathley, Jr.
Dec 6, 2025
William “Bill” Larry Keathley, Jr., age 55, of Conway, passed away December 6, 2025. He was born in Conway, Arkansas, to the late William Larry Keathley, Sr. and Sharon Matthews Keathley.
Bill is survived by his wife, Tisha Keathley; daughters, Grace and Laiken Keathley; sister, Kristy Keathley Drollinger (Dan) and numerous extended family and friends.
Bill served his community courageously and selflessly...
Diane Griffin
Dec 6, 2025
Diane Gail Haymes Griffin, of Austin, Arkansas left this world on December 6th, 2025, at the age of 80. She was born on December 31st, 1944, to Ed and Blanche Haymes of Austin where she grew up on their dairy farm.
In her early life, Diane was a proud homemaker and alongside her mother, founded the Baugh Chapel Extension Homemakers Club....
George "Eugene" Allison
Dec 6, 2025
George "Eugene" Allison, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, went to be with the Lord on December 6, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on October 21, 1959, in Little Rock, Arkansas, Eugene’s life was one of dedication, service, and love for his family and community.
Eugene worked for many years at Affiliated, where he demonstrated his strong work...
Clyde Wayne Owen
Dec 5, 2025
Clyde Wayne Owen, 76, died peacefully on Friday, December 5, 2025. While he was born on June 1, 1949 in New Boston, TX, the date that fundamentally changed his life was his sobriety date of December 9, 1984. For over four decades, he was a dedicated and productive member of his community, transforming his own life and countless others.
Clyde’s life...
Thelma Louise Bloom
Dec 5, 2025
Thelma Louise Bloom, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and lifelong teacher of young children, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on December 5, at the age of 96. She dedicated most of her life to elementary education, homemaking, and church work.
Louise was born on October 1, 1929, in Walnut Springs, Texas, to I.G. and Thelma Berry. The family moved several...
Gordon Lee Apple
Dec 5, 2025
Gordon Lee Apple of Little Rock went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 5, 2025. Gordon was born in Havana, Arkansas on December 29, 1930. He is preceded in death by his parents Ozzo and Mamie Apple, brothers, Wayne Apple, Clyde Apple, Ray Apple, and Kent Apple, and sister Margaret Bull. He is also preceded in...
Ethel Louise Burks
Dec 4, 2025
Ethel Louise Burks, born on June 21, 1951, in East Prairie, Missouri, passed away on December 4, 2025. Ethel lived a life characterized by her fiery spirit, generosity, and unwavering love for her family. She was a true firecracker, quick to speak her mind, quick to forgive, and always ready with a bit of playful sass. Beneath that spark was...
Scott E. Martin
Dec 4, 2025
Scott E. Martin, a devoted father, papa, and proud supporter of his family, passed away on December 4, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on March 29, 1959, in Dayton Ohio, Scott lived with a sense of purpose that showed in everything he did.
Scott spent his career as a computer technician with the Corps of Engineers, where he oversaw...
Hazel Hogue
Dec 4, 2025
Hazel Hogue, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on September 3, 1944, in Lincolnton, North Carolina, she dedicated her life to nurturing her family and creating a warm and loving home.
As a good stay-at-home mom and grandmother, Hazel was known for her kind heart and unwavering devotion...
Gwendolyn Annette Ray Stickney
Dec 3, 2025
Gwendolyn Annette Ray Stickney, age 60, of Glenwood, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
She was born on September 4, 1965 in Murfreesboro. Gwendolyn was the daughter of Darrell Gene Ray and Marilyn Louise Long Willingham. She is preceded in death by her father and her stepfather, Raymond Willingham.
Gwendolyn was Baptist in her faith. On September 2, 2000, she married...
Karen Kay Butner
Dec 3, 2025
Karen Kay Kelton Butner, 81, of Alexander, Arkansas, passed away on December 3, 2025. Karen was born March 16, 1944, in Paris, Arkansas, to Deward and Mildred Kelton.Karen grew up between town and the country, spending time at her grandparents’ place—where there was no electricity or plumbing—learning to gather eggs, pick produce, crochet, and ride horses. She was proud to...
Mary Frances Daniel
Dec 3, 2025
Mary Frances Daniel, 74, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Born on July 5, 1951, in Brownsville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of John William Noles, Jr. and Mary Katherine (Griffin) Noles. She grew up in Osceola, Arkansas, where she formed the values and work ethic that shaped the rest of her life.
Mary Frances...
Theresa Gresham
Dec 2, 2025
Minnie Theresa Squires Gresham, simply known as Theresa, was born January 15, 1934. She married her one true love, James Gresham, on February 12, 1953, They enjoyed 63 years together until his passing. Shortly after marriage, she was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses, a faith she held dear.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Roger and Gretchen Morris,...
Donald "Smitty Don" Lee Smith
Dec 2, 2025
Donald “Smitty Don ” Lee Smith,“POPPY”Donald Lee Smith, age 74, of Newhope, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025, in his home. He was born in Nashville, Arkansas, on July 21, 1951, to Kemmel and Erma Faye Smith.He married the love of his life, Diana McIntosh, on January 15, 1971, and together they shared 40 wonderful years before her passing on...
Patricia "Pattye" Wacaster
Dec 2, 2025
Patricia “Pattye” Ann Wacaster, 87, of Bonnerdale passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her husband, JD, parents, Coleman and Linnie Phillips, brother Donald, and sisters Opal Sue and Norma Dean.
Those left to cherish her memory include her sister, Judy Horton, her two sons: Gerry (Diane) and David (Jackie), two grandchildren: Kathryn (Daryl) White and...
Sandra K Naylor
Dec 2, 2025
Sandra K. Naylor, 80, of North Little Rock passed away December 2, 2025. She has been in a nursing home for the past two years.
Sandra has a bachelors degree from AR State and while teaching school full time and working at Dillard's part-time, she earned a masters degree from the University of AR.
Sandra taught elementary school for 21 years in...
Zoe Lane Williamson
Nov 30, 2025
With profound heartbreak, we share the passing of our sweet Zoe Lane Williamson, age 16, of Lonoke, Arkansas. Zoe was a bright, kind-hearted young woman whose warm spirit touched everyone who knew her.
A student at Lonoke High School, Zoe was involved in school life and was especially proud to be a member of the Lonoke High School Band, where she...