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Martha L. Richards

August 13, 1935 — July 29, 2025

Maumelle, AR

Martha L. Richards

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Martha Lillian Richards passed away just days before her 90th birthday.  She was a homemaker, and a member of First Baptist Church, Maumelle.

Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Lillian Ruth (Hosmer) and Baxter Lafayette Clayton; husband, John D Richards, Jr., and sons: Eddie Melton, Slan A. Wallace and John Doug Richards, III.  

Survivors include: children:  Jessica Kovalski, Cyndy Dunning, and David Wallace; and step-children:  Dwayne Richards, David Richards, Darhonda Strzelecki, Damon Richards and Denise Case; many grandchildren, and extended family and friends.

Viewing will be from 12:00 to 4:00 PM, Friday, August 1, 2025 at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home.  Graveside Service and entombment will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 2, 2025 at Rest Hills Memorial Park.

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

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