Billie "Bill" Ray Jones
Jun 3, 2024
Billie Ray Jones was born on January 16, 1939 in Snowball, Arkansas to Fay and Cozette Jones. He passed from this life on June 3, 2024 at home with his family by his side. After attending college at The School of the Ozarks, Bill was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1961. He completed his basic training at Ft. Chaffee, AR...
Jeremy Lee Gossett
Jun 3, 2024
Jeremy Lee Gossett, 37, left this world on June 3, 2024. He was born on May 11, 1987, in Searcy, Arkansas to Angie Head and Jerry Gossett. Jeremy will forever be remembered for his military service. He served from 2007 until 2009 in the Marine Corps, and later joined the National Guard. He loved fishing, playing sports, and hunting, as...
Barbara J. Henson
Jun 3, 2024
Barbara Jeane Price Henson, 84, of North Little Rock, AR passed away Monday, June 3, 2024. Born in Little Rock, AR, she was a registered nurse for Baptist Health and the North Little Rock School District for 42 years.
During her long career as a nurse, she always had a passion and love for caring for children and babies. In retirement,...
Bette Ann Jacobs Bright (Woods)
Jun 2, 2024
With a never ending circle of love from family and friends, Bette Bright (Woods) crossed over to be with God and her husband, Jess “Woody” Woods on June 2, 2024.
Bette (original birth certificate was spelled Betty) was born to Ansel Dee “Buster” Jacobs and Okla Faye Buchanan Jacobs on June 9, 1929 in Hunt, AR. Bette was raised in Lamar,...
Carey Gordon Swaim, Jr.
Jun 2, 2024
Gordon Swaim lived every minute of his 88 years to the fullest! He loved shocking people with his questions, making them laugh, think, and often reflect. He referred to himself as a spoon: stir things up, sit back and watch while they settled. Most all his family, friends, and sometimes strangers have fallen victim to a challenging question or...
Deborah Smith
Jun 2, 2024
Deborah Smith, age 64 of Hot Springs, passed away on June 2, 2024. Born on January 26, 1960, Deborah lived a life filled with love and faith. She is preceded in death by her devoted husband, Bruce Smith; mother, Joyce Hecke; and brother, Anthony Hecke.Throughout her life, Deborah exemplified unwavering devotion to her work and her community. Her dedication as...
Emogene Vonola Covington
Jun 2, 2024
Emogene Vonola Covington age 94 of Ward went to be with the Lord on June 2, 2024. She was born on November 11, 1929, in England, Arkansas to John William King and Vonola Idell King.
She was an avid country dancer and had won many dance contests in Beebe and Cabot with her dance partner Harold Zbierski.
Emogene is survived by her...
Ruth Huffstutlar
Jun 2, 2024
Ruth Huffstutlar, 88, passed peacefully on June 2, 2024 at home, surrounded by her family. She was born January 20, 1936, to Clifton and Elizabeth Webb. She was of the Baptist faith. Ruth was a cosmetologist, and owned two dress shops, Dean’s Fashions and RH Collections.
Ruth was affectionally known as “grandmother” to her family. She is survived by her son,...
Betty Ann Newman
Jun 2, 2024
Betty Ann Newman, a beloved soul cherished by her family, passed away on June 2, 2024, in Hot Springs, AR. Born on February 1, 1937, to the late John Raymond Stevens, and Mary Katherine Stevens.Betty was known for her quiet demeanor and gentle nature, epitomizing love and devotion towards her family. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life...
Ann Woods
Jun 1, 2024
Ann Woods, 89, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on June 1, 2024, following a lengthy illness.
Ann was a graduate of Texas Christian University with a BSN and spent her career in public health for the State of Arkansas. Following retirement, she volunteered for Arkansas Hospice, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church’s Adult Respite Program, and many charitable projects with Park Hill...
Jerry Redding
Jun 1, 2024
Jerry Allen Redding, age 71, of Little Rock, passed away on June 1, 2024. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to Ethel Lawrence on May 2, 1953.
He worked as a pharmacist for 35 years, most of which was for the Benton Services Center in Benton, Arkansas.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Linda Redding; mother, Ethel Lawrence; sons, Carter...
Kathleen Conway
Jun 1, 2024
Kathleen AvaAnne Sweeney Conway passed away at the age of 75 in Hot Springs, Arkansas on Saturday, June 1, 2024, with her husband of forty-one years by her side. Kathleen was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on May 20th, 1954, to Charles and Helen Sweeney. Her father proudly served in the United States Air Force, giving Kathleen the opportunity to live...
Kay Hill
Jun 1, 2024
Kay Shyron Hill, age 78, of Delight passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024 in Colonel Glenn Health and Rehabilitation in Little Rock. She was born March 25, 1946 in Murfreesboro, Arkansas to the late Kelsie W. and Ellen (Plunk) Harris. Kay was a homemaker and a member of the Delight Church of Christ....
Eric Christensen
Jun 1, 2024
Eric Christensen, age 67, of Newhope, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, June 1, 2024.Eric was born on January 13, 1957, in Marion, Indiana to Eunice Jackson and the late W.S. "Chris" Christensen.He loved his mother's cooking and drinking coffee with her. Eric was a gentle soul. He knew Jesus Christ as his personal savior. Eric will be deeply...
Matthew Kuykendall
Jun 1, 2024
Matthew Douglas Kuykendall, known by his friends as “Kirk,” “Kook,” and “Kooky,” passed away on June 1, 2024, in North Little Rock, Arkansas, at the age of 49. He was born on January 15, 1975, in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Matthew was a beloved father to Anna Charlotte Kane and Maxx Kane, whom he adopted during their teen years. He...
Peggy Barentine
Jun 1, 2024
Peggy June Barentine of Jacksonville, passed on to her heavenly home on June 1, 2024. Peggy was born on January 10, 1936 and spent her childhood living around Romance, Lonoke and North Little Rock, Arkansas. She was a 1954 graduate of North Little Rock High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Buford Barentine on May 27, 1955. She retired from Dillard’s Department Store...
Joal Timothy Benton
May 31, 2024
Joal Timothy Benton, 79, of Greers Ferry Arkansas, went to his Heavenly home the morning of May 31st, 2024. Tim was born on February 17, 1945, to the late Joe and Alma Benton. Tim was a devoted husband, dad, and proud poppa of his beloved âgirlsâ. He married the love of his life, Pauletta, on November 2, 1967. They were...
Fonda G. Peterson
May 31, 2024
Fonda G. Peterson, born February 14, 1933, in White County, Arkansas died May 31, 2024. Fonda was predeceased in death by her son, J. Ross Peterson and is survived by her daughter, Manya D. Otis (husband: George), granddaughter, Amber E. Otis, as well as her twin sisters, Nancy Reedy (husband: Harold Zeller) and Katie Whitfield (husband: Elwood), and several nephews....
Carl A. Keys, Jr.
May 31, 2024
Carl A. Keys, Jr. was born November 17, 1935, in Sheffield, Alabama to Lucille and Carl Keys, Sr.. After a brief stay in Batesville, Arkansas, his family moved to Mountain Home, Arkansas where he lived throughout college. Carl learned to play the saxophone, and with his brother Bill, they formed a dance band that played in the local area. Carl...
Bruce Rains
May 31, 2024
Kerry Bruce Rains, a dedicated roofer in the construction industry, passed away on May 31, 2024 He was born on January 22, 1949. Bruce was known for his outgoing and friendly personality that endeared him to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill Rains and Lydda Summit; daughter, Amy Childs;...