Iza Mell Irene McCoy
Jul 30, 2025
Iza Mell Irene McCoy, 102, born February 21, 1923, passed away on July 30, 2025. Her home was in Bonnerdale, Arkansas, at the homestead where her life began and where her memory will live on. She was the seventh of eleven children born to Arthur McCoy of Magnet Cove and Ava Etta Hopkins of Ola.
Iza is survived by her daughter,...
Donna Earlene Yandell Abbott
Jul 30, 2025
Donna Earlene Yandell Abbott, age 79, of Amity, passed away on July 30, 2025. Donna was born on February 25, 1946, in Kirby, Arkansas, to Linzy Rogers and Flossie (Hill) Rogers.She is preceded in death by her parents, Linzy and Flossie (Hill) Rogers, three brothers, James "Bud" Rogers, Delmar "Sebo" Rogers, and Robert Rogers, two sisters, Mary Watts and Becky...
Bulah Mae Case
Jul 29, 2025
Bulah Mae Case, a sweet and loving soul, peacefully passed away on July 29, 2025, at the age of 96. Born on August 30, 1928, in Hawes, Arkansas, she lived a long and beautiful life grounded in family, faith, and service to others.
Bulah spent much of her professional life in telecommunications, working as a line manager for AT&T until the...
Linda June Coffman
Jul 29, 2025
Linda June Coffman, age 77, of Kirby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
She was born in Murfreesboro on October 11, 1947. She was the daughter of Arlie Mack and Ethel Sweeden Mack. She is preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Helen Simmons; and her two brothers, Clarence Mack and J.D. Mack.
She...
Martha L. Richards
Jul 29, 2025
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...
Deannine Haley
Jul 28, 2025
Deannine Haley, born on March 28, 1965, peacefully passed away on July 28, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy of compassion and dedication that characterized both her professional and personal life.
A devoted Rehabilitation Counselor for many years, Deannine had a profound impact on the lives she touched, employing her skills and empathy to support others in their journeys toward recovery...
Robert "Bob" Ercle Jernigan, Jr.
Jul 28, 2025
Robert "Bob" Ercle Jernigan, Jr., affectionately known as "Uncle Bob or Robin", was born on October 25, 1947, in Pine Bluff Arkansas, to Robert E. Jernigan, Sr. and Edna E. Tabor Jernigan, He caught the heavenly bus at the age of 77 on July 28, 2025. Bob lived a life filled with dedication, passion, and a profound commitment to his...
Larry J. Martin
Jul 28, 2025
Larry J. Martin, 75, of Little Rock, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025.
He was the son of Hazel Dell (Humphreys) Martin Johnson and Joseph Benjamin Martin; stepson of William Johnson.
He is survived by his wife, Lori Buckner Martin; sister, Joyce Ingle of Hot Springs; sister-in-law, Nancy Buckner Beich and family of Florida; special cousins Pat Blees and Polly Caldwell,...
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 Gothenburg, Nebraska.
Norman graduated valedictorian from Callaway High School...
Linda Lee Willis
Jul 27, 2025
Linda Lee Willis
October 21, 1938 – July 27, 2025
Linda Lee Willis, age 86 of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, July 27, 2025, under the loving care of her son and daughter-in- law.
Linda was born on October 21, 1938 in England, Arkansas.
Upon graduating from High School, Linda moved to Little Rock, Arkansas to attend cosmetology school. She worked...
Keith Walsh
Jul 27, 2025
Keith Walsh, born on October 1, 1955, passed away on July 27, 2025 at the age of 69. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
Keith was known for his fun-loving and jovial personality. His favorite pastimes included playing guitar, fishing, and woodworking.
Keith was known by many for his years of service as a meat cutter.
Keith is survived by...
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...
Charles Dudley Meadows, Jr.
Jul 26, 2025
Charles Dudley Meadows Jr
Born in Oak Ridge, TN, to Charles Dudley Meadows and Marguerite (Gillespie) Meadows, Dudley grew up in Signal Mountain, TN, attending Signal Mountain Elementary, Signal Mountain Junior High and Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church.
He was in the Scouts, played Gra-Y softball and, most significantly, junior golf at Signal Mountain Golf and Country Club. This sport really took and...
James Maxiell
Jul 26, 2025
James (Babe Ruth) Maxiell, son of the late Elbert Maxiell Sr. and Flora Maxiell, was born on January 24, 1932, in Scott Arkansas. He was the oldest child of the two children. “Eldest” brother, Elbert Maxiell Jr. preceded him in death.
He married the Late Bernice Lairry July 20, 1953, to that union one daughter was born. He was a loyal...
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...