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William "Bill" Rutledge

William "Bill" Rutledge

Feb 21, 2026

William "Bill" A. Rutledge was born on August 12, 1941 in Dyess, Arkansas to Andrew and Lena Rutledge. The evening of February 21, 2026 he went into the loving arms of Jesus. 

Bill attended High School in Conway, Arkansas where he met his wife, Lois. They married in 1960. They had a blessed and happy life together. During their 65 years...

Bobbye Brinkley

Bobbye Brinkley

Feb 21, 2026

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Patricia Edington

Patricia Edington

Feb 21, 2026

Patricia Edington, born on July 20, 1945, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026. Patricia was married to John on January 28, 1967, and together they created a life of love and memories.

Patricia was preceded in death by her father, Chester (Red) Ketchum, her mother, Emagene Thomason Ketchum, her sister, Deborah Shappy, and her brothers Billy Ketchum, David Ketchum, and...

Patricia D. Banicky

Patricia D. Banicky

Feb 21, 2026

Patricia D. Banicky, age 87, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

She was born on August 19, 1938, in Colombus, GA. The daughter of Leroy and Alberta Carver. She is preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Dorothy Roberts, her brothers, Thomas and Leroy Carver, and her son, Michael Banicky.

Patricia's love in her life were her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

She...

Tommy Gene Singleton

Tommy Gene Singleton

Feb 21, 2026

Tommy Gene Singleton, age 64, of Royal, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

He was born on September 14, 1961 in Dumas. He was the son of Elisha Singleton and Geneva Fair Singleton. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his two brothers, Leeroy Singleton and R.L. Singleton.

On May 27, 1983, Tommy...

Rita Schnebelen

Rita Schnebelen

Feb 21, 2026

Rita Schnebelen, age 91, passed away on February 21, 2026. 

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Services entrusted to Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home (1921 Main Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114)

Mildred Evelyn Burgess

Mildred Evelyn Burgess

Feb 20, 2026

Mildred Evelyn Meimerstorf Burgess of Little Rock passed away on February 20, 2026, in Little Rock, Arkansas after a brief illness. She made the Lodge at Presbyterian Village her home for the past 9 years where she enjoyed friendships with other residents and the caring staff.

She was born on June 24, 1925, in Dardanelle, Arkansas, to Louis F. and Eula...

Karen Sue Williams

Karen Sue Williams

Feb 20, 2026

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Donald E. Rice

Donald E. Rice

Feb 20, 2026

Donald E. Rice, 93, passed away Friday morning, February 20th to go and be with our lord. He was married to Ann Rice and would have celebrated their 70th anniversary in March, He was preceded in death by his mother and father and six of seven sisters. He is survived by his wife, Ann, of 69 years, sister Jean Branit...

Jimmy Richard Graham

Jimmy Richard Graham

Feb 19, 2026

Jimmy Richard Graham, a devoted caregiver and a cherished light within his community, entered into eternal rest on the morning of February 19, 2026, at 7:23 AM. Jimmy passed away at the Sherwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by friends and family who meat the world to him.

Born in Louisiana on June 19, 1954, to Mary Louise Stanley and LJ...

Billie Nadine McGhee

Billie Nadine McGhee

Feb 19, 2026

Billie “Nadine” Parker McGhee, age 92, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, went home to be with her Lord on February 19, 2026.

Nadine was born in 1933 in Quitman, AR to Garland and Nancy Cargile. She grew up as the middle child between her beloved brothers, Edward and Bobby, a role she carried throughout her life with pride. She graduated from...

Gerald "Milton" Paxton, Jr.

Gerald "Milton" Paxton, Jr.

Feb 19, 2026

Gerald “Milton” Paxton Jr., 63, of Benton, Arkansas passed away on February 19, 2026. He was born on February 8, 1963, in Benton, where he spent much of his life and built the family and friendships he cherished so deeply.

He survived by his wife, Samantha Tolin; daughter Amber Hood (Justin); son Joshua Paxton; grandson Brannen Hood. Father Gerald M. Paxton...

Charles Richard Strozyk

Charles Richard Strozyk

Feb 19, 2026

Charles Richard Strozyk, age 79, passed away on February 19, 2026.

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Visitation will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church (7006 Jasna Gory Dr, North Little Rock, AR 72118) followed by Rosary at 10:00 AM and Mass at 10:30 AM. A graveside service will be held after Mass at...

Darrell Lee Gray

Darrell Lee Gray

Feb 19, 2026

Darrell Lee Gray October 22, 1929 – February 19, 2026

Darrell Lee Gray was born in Centerville, Arkansas, on October 22, 1929, and passed away on February 19, 2026, at the age of 96.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army with the 5th Armored Division, A Battery, 92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion during the Korean War. He completed...

Shanda King

Shanda King

Feb 19, 2026

Shanda Leanne King, 50, of Beebe, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on February 19, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on May 31, 1975, in Anchorage, Alaska. She was retired from the U.S. Postal Service and was a Baptist.

Shanda is survived by her daughter, Halle (Tristan) Collier of Lineville, Alabama; her mother Carolyn King...

John Wilson Mooney

John Wilson Mooney

Feb 18, 2026

John Wilson Mooney, 75, passed away on February 18, 2026. He was born on October 21, 1950, in Little Rock, Arkansas, and was raised in Benton, where he graduated from Benton High School in 1968.

John devoted his life to helping others. As a psychologist and social worker, he spent many years working at the State Hospital and at UAMS, where...

Derry Wayne Pinson

Derry Wayne Pinson

Feb 18, 2026

Derry Wayne Pinson, age 72, of Umpire, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

He was born on April 4, 1953, in Langley. Derry was the son of Tom Pinson and Bessie Morphew Pinson. He was preceded in death by his parents; his two brothers, Pat Pinson and Mike Pinson; his four sisters, Russia Taylor, Susie Ledbetter, Lois Dean, and Vernell...

Robert Riley, Jr.

Robert Riley, Jr.

Feb 18, 2026

Robert Riley, Jr., better known as Jr., was born on December 2,1951 to Robert Riley, Sr. and Mattie Clarice Riley in Florence, Alabama. He was the youngest of five kids. Jr. proudly served in the Army National Guard for over 20 years, then worked for Ridout Lumber Company. He loved mowing yards and rooting on his Alabama Crimson Tide and...

Tressia Lonetta Lock

Tressia Lonetta Lock

Feb 18, 2026

Tressia Lonetta Lock went home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the age of 91.

Lonetta is preceded in death by her loving husband, James Lock; her only son, Michael Lock; her son-in-law, George Howell; her five brothers; and her three sisters.

On April 25, 1954, Lonetta married James, and they had a long and happy marriage...

William "Boyd" Hilliard

William "Boyd" Hilliard

Feb 17, 2026

William Boyd Hilliard, 53, of North Little Rock, passed away Tuesday morning, February 17, 2026. He was a loving husband, father, son and friend to all who knew him. His life is celebrated by his wife of 29 years, Laura Spencer Hilliard and their two children William Jackson Hilliard (Henley) and Addison Kate Hilliard. He is also survived by his...