Alexia Paulina Valle, born on March 17th, 2009, passed away on July 9th, 2025 at the age of 16. A Visitation is planned for Monday, July 14th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Smith Little Rock Funeral Home followed by a Funeral Mass at Holy Souls Catholic Church at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery at 3:00...
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Visitation will be held on Monday, July 14, 2025, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, 404 W. DeWitt Henry Dr. Beebe, Arkansas 72012. Funeral Service will be on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church Beebe, 101 US-64, Beebe, Arkansas 72012. Burial will be at Antioch Cemetery in Beebe. To view the...
Russell Lee Edwards, 96, entered his heavenly home on July 8, 2025. He was born March 6, 1929, to Cecil and Elza Edwards in Damascus, Arkansas. He was a retired Captain of the Little Rock Fire Department, serving for 33 years.
Russell is survived by his daughter, Sharon Mitchell (Larry); his grandchildren, Lisa Reed (Wallace): Blake Mitchell (Haley); and Lauren Dougherty...
Ruth Long Whichard died July 8, 2025.
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Eva Faye Shuffield, age 81, of Bismarck passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025. She was born March 4, 1944 in Arkoma, Oklahoma to the late Nelson and Eva Fredricka (Allen) Morris. Faye enjoyed traveling, swimming in her pool, and taking care of her dog, Sassy. She was also an avid Arkansas Razorback fan. Faye was preceded in death by her...
Jerry Lee Luker, owner and operator of Arkansas Hearing Aid Service since 1958, went to be with our Lord on Monday, July 7, 2025, in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Born August 2nd, 1937 to Earl and Dorothy Luker in McAlester, Oklahoma. He grew up on a farm surrounded by 4 hard-working brothers and 1 sister, Levi, E.J., Guy, Kenneth and...
Rickie Lane Newcomb, 68, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on July 7, 2025. He was born on May 28,1957, to L.W. and Joann Newcomb (Harrell) in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Rickie loved his family first and above all else; this love was only second to his love of the lord and dedication to the Word.
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Larry R. Roberts, 82, passed away on July 7, 2025. He was born in Madison, Iowa on December 6, 1942, to Richard and Fern Roberts.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Fern, his son, Steve Roberts, and his brother, Gary Roberts.
Larry is survived by his wife, Jo Roberts; his son, Scott (Belinda) Roberts; six grandchildren; fifteen great...
James Michael “Mike” Dent, 71, of Beebe, formerly of Stuttgart, Arkansas, entered his heavenly home on July 7, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on December 8, 1953, in Stuttgart, Arkansas, Mike was the son of Frank and Joan Hildebrand Dent. From an early age, Mike lived a life defined by strength, loyalty, and love for others. In...
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dauson Beau Nichols, who departed this life on July 6, 2025, at the tender age of six months. Dauson was born on December 10, 2024, and touched the hearts of all who knew him during his brief time among us. His joyful spirit and sweet presence will forever be...
Naomi Noble, 90, of Beebe, Arkansas, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on July 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A devoted Christian, Naomi lived a life of quiet strength, unwavering faith, and deep love for her family and friends.
Naomi was born on February 23, 1935, in Beebe, Arkansas to George and Dora Carrigan. Naomi...
Ida Mae Whitfield Ison, born June 27, 1930, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the age of 95.
During her life, she served as pianist or organist at Gravel Ridge First Baptist, Sherwood First Baptist, and Runyan Baptist churches. She also enjoyed sewing and crocheting.
Ida was predeceased by her parents, Ellis and Blanche Whitfield, her brother, Henry (Bud) Whitfield,...
Virginia Ann "Jenny" Alpe, 72, of Bryant, Arkansas was born August 16, 1952 to James and Norma Dillon. She passed away on July 5, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Jenny is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Eddie Alpe; her sister, Kathy Rogers; and her oldest grandson, B.J. Ellis.
Those left to honor and carry Jenny's memory are her daughters:...
James Monroe Fulks, loving husband, father and friend passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025 due to complications of Parkinson’s disease. Jim spent his remaining days in the home with Hospice Care. He was born November 10, 1943 in California, MO to Frank Fulks and Velma (Strickfaden) Fulks. Cherishing his memory is his wife, Bonnie (Alpers) Fulks; one son, Patrick...
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, 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...
Lindsay Ellyce Mitchell, born on February 24, 1993, in Richmond, Virginia, deeply touched the lives of those around her until her passing on July 2, 2025. She was a cherished daughter, sister, granddaughter, and friend, known for her kind-hearted nature and unwavering dedication to helping others.
Throughout her career, Lindsay exemplified a strong work ethic, spending valuable years as a customer...
Linda Dean Price completed her journey on July 2, 2025. She was called to receive her heavenly home reward, the Lord sent His angels.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Cliff Price and sister, Bobby Jean Ponder (Billy Ponder) of Cabot, Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her son, Lil’ Cliff; siblings, Jimmy Lou Cagle, Mattie Copeland...
Marcus Christian Swope
August 8, 1986 - July 2, 2025
Marcus Swope, 38, of North Little Rock, left us abruptly on July 2, 2025. Though his passing was sudden and heartbreaking, he will now find peace from the pain of losing both of his parents. Those who loved him will remember his fierce mind, his generous heart, and the way he took...
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...