Ozella Faye Lookadoo Melugin
Jun 17, 2025
Ozella Faye Lookadoo Melugin, age 85, of Cypress, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Ozella was born May 3, 1940, in Point Cedar, Arkansas to the late George Henry and Mattie Winnie (Burchfield) Lookadoo.
She married Joe Fredrick Melugin on June 18, 1960. Joe and Ozella lived for...
Maggie Bass Parks
Jul 28, 2025
Maggie Jean Bass Parks
November 24, 1931 – July 28, 2025
Maggie Jean Bass Parks, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025, at the age of 93.
Born in Little Rock on November 24, 1931, Maggie was the daughter of J.E. and Mattie Bass. She was a woman of quiet strength, deep conviction, and a heart full of love....
Norman Bonde
Jul 28, 2025
Beloved husband, dad, grand-dad, brother and friend, Norman Lee Bonde joined his Lord and Savior and re-united with his wife in his heavenly home peacefully on July 28th, aged 85, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Henry Bonde and Rachel (Spangler) Bonde gave birth to Norman on August 27th, 1939 at the hospital in Arnold, Nebraska.
Norman graduated valedictorian from Callaway High School...
Larry J. Martin
Jul 28, 2025
Larry Joe Martin born December 4, 1949 in Dumas, Arkansas passed away July 28, 2025 in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Visitation will be held on August 5, 2025 at Smith Little Rock Family Funeral Home from 4-6 PM. Please return for full obituary at a later time.
Hazel Louise "Lou" Yates
Jul 27, 2025
Hazel Louise (Lou) Yates, age 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 27th, 2025, in Huntsville, Texas, surrounded by her loving family.
Born and raised in Arkansas, Lou spent 91 wonderful years in her home state. She lived in Texas the last four years to be near her family.
Lou had many passions and pursuits, but the defining relationship of her life...
Vivian Welch
Jul 27, 2025
Vivian Welch, age 58, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 27th, 2025.Vivian was known for her big heart, warm smile, and unwavering love for those around her. She served her community as a Fire Fighter with Piney Fire Protection District. Vivian was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, she touched...
Peter Ardelean
Jul 26, 2025
Peter Ardelean was born in Petroșani, Hunedoara County, Romania. At the tender age of eight, he experienced the loss of his mother, who went to be with the Lord. His father later remarried, and his stepmother lovingly embraced him as her own son.
He was a devoted member of the Pentecostal Church in Petrila, Hunedoara. He sang alongside his father and...
Elgin Ray Jung
Jul 25, 2025
Elgin Ray Jung, born on April 7th, 1953, passed away on July 25th, 2025.
A memorial service will be held at Smith Little Rock Funeral Home on Thursday, July 31st, 2025 at 9:30 AM. Please return at a later time for a full obituary.
Carl W. Gunter
Jul 25, 2025
Carl Wayman Gunter passed away on July 25, 2025, at the age of 94.
Carl attended school in Little Rock and later went on to study in Fayetteville. He faithfully served the Lord throughout his life, dedicating himself to teaching Bible studies in nursing homes and through prison ministry.
Carl proudly served in the United States Air Force and the Army Reserve,...
Billy Woods
Jul 24, 2025
Billy Woods departed this life on July 24 after a valiant battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Originally from Toccoa, GA, he joined the Air Force right out of high school. His service took him to Altus, OK where he met a lovely young woman named Lillian Kay. They married soon after and after many years of fun adventures and moving around...
Albert "Al" Lee Finley
Jul 24, 2025
Albert "Al" Lee Finley, 38, of Little Rock, passed away July 24, 2025.
A visitation will be held on Monday, August 4, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Little Rock Seventh Adventist Church, 8700 N. Rodney Parham Rd. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM. Al will be laid to rest next to his father...
Daniel Leon Edmonson
Jul 23, 2025
Daniel "Danny" Leon Edmonson, a cherished resident of Benton, Arkansas, and beloved family man, left this world on July 23, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on May 31, 1951, in Little Rock, Arkansas, Danny devoted over 40 years of his life to the railroad industry, where he held various roles, including brakeman, conductor, and engineer, the latter of...
Ricky Lyn Lewis
Jul 23, 2025
Ricky Lyn Lewis, born November 24, 1958, in Haskell, Arkansas, passed away on July 23, 2025.
Ricky worked in heating and air.
He loved his daughters and grandchildren. Ricky also loved Nascar, and music, especially classic rock. Sammy Hagar & Van Halen.
He is survived by his daughters, Amy Fadely (Cody) and Kim Rice; his grandchildren, Blakely Fadely and Clay Rice; his father,...
Imogene Marie Carter
Jul 21, 2025
Imogene Marie Hedrick Carter, 93 of Dardanelle died July 21, 2025. She was born in Cass County, Missouri, April 26, 1932. Her parents were William Henry Hedrick and Rosalie Littell. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, John Samuel Hedrick, husband Lamar Carter, and infant daughter Melissa Jean Carter.
Mrs. Carter is survived by her brother William Robert...
Blake Patrick Bearden
Jul 21, 2025
In Loving Memory of Blake Patrick Bearden November 7, 1971 – July 21, 2025
If you knew Blake Bearden, you were probably laughing, either because of something he said, something he did, or just the way he made you feel like you’d been friends forever. On July 21st, 2025, we said goodbye to Blake, who passed away after a courageous battle...
Geneva Miller
Jul 21, 2025
Geneva Miller, age 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 21, 2025.
She was born on September 9, 1931 at Fancy Hill. She was the daughter of Marshall Wright and Hester Cogburn Wright. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Russell Miller; her two daughters and sons-in-law, Roseanna and Tommy Markham and Deborah...
Freda Louise Graham
Jul 21, 2025
Freda Louise Graham, born on September 10, 1932, in Kenton, Tennessee, peacefully departed this world on July 21, 2025, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was 92 years old, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and unwavering devotion that touched the lives of many.
Freda was a faithful servant of the Lord and a prayer warrior who dedicated her life to...
Derek Ivor Mumford
Jul 20, 2025
Derek Ivor Mumford
December 26, 1931 – July 20, 2025
Derek Ivor Mumford, beloved husband, father, grandfather, veteran, teacher, and artist, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, at the age of 93.
Born in Wimbledon, United Kingdom, Derek’s journey took him across the world—from England to Nebraska, where he attended college and met the love of his life, Mary. The two built...
Corey Lee Hill
Jul 19, 2025
Corey Lee Hill, born on March 22, 1969, in Richland, Washington, passed away on July 19, 2025. Known for his warm spirit and vibrant personality, Corey left a lasting impression on everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.
He graduated from Benton High School and went on to attend the University of Central Arkansas, where he joined the Sigma Fraternity....
Ophelia Lambert
Jul 19, 2025
Ophelia Lambert, age 74, of Glenwood, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025.
She was born in Sims on April 5, 1951. She was the daughter of Therman Vines and Allie Whisenhunt Vines. She is preceded in death by her parents; her three brothers; her sister; and her son, John Harvey.
Ophelia married the love of her life, Bill, on August 16,...