All Obituaries
Harold G Jones
Sep 10, 2024
Harold G. “Harry” Jones passed away on September 10, 2024. He was born March 10, 1938 at Aberdeen, Monroe County, Arkansas to the late Harvey Gentry Jones and Iva Berniece Goodwin Jones.
A graduate of Little Rock Central High Class of 1956, he attended Arkansas Polytechnic College (now Arkansas Tech University). He proudly served as a cryptographer in the United States...
Deborah “Debbie” Kay McIrvine-Hyatt
Sep 10, 2024
Deborah "Debbie" Kay McIrvine-Hyatt, 65, of Monticello, Arkansas, died in Hospice Home Care's Comfort Care Center in Little Rock, AR, on September 10, 2024 after a decades-long battle with multiple sclerosis.
A passionate and generous individual, Debbie had a fulfilling career as a paralegal before health issues changed her course. She was a lover of animals, books, and public radio.
She is...
Roy "Darrell" Barker
Sep 10, 2024
Roy "Darrell" Barker, born on September 4, 1944, in Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on September 10, 2024, in North Little Rock, Arkansas. He lived a life defined by hard work, commitment to family, a passion for the pleasures that brought him joy.
Darrell had a distinguished career as the owner of a produce business, a venture he managed alongside his...
Lynn Riddle
Sep 9, 2024
Lillian Lois Ferrell, who later changed her name to Lynn Riddle, passed away peacefully on the evening of September 9th, 2024, after a brief stay in a wonderful hospice facility in Dallas, Texas. She was 89 years old. Her daughter and son-in-law were by her side when she took her last breath. She had been on the decline for many...
Stephanie Diane McCombs
Sep 9, 2024
Sassy, Genuine, Kind, and Determined, Stephanie Diane McCombs entered the gates of Heaven on the 9th of September 2024. Stephanie is the person everyone could count on to give them bold, truthful and loving advice. Her children and grandchildren are her pride and joy. If you asked her for a favor, she would jokingly say “depends on the favor”, but...
Martha Ann Green
Sep 9, 2024
Martha Ann Green, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2024, in North Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born on September 22, 1945, in Humphrey, Arkansas to the late Charles Ellis Woodward and Amber Woodward. Martha was a woman whose life revolved around a great love for her family and the joy she found in creating a warm, nurturing home.
Martha’s dedication...
Dorothy Ponder
Sep 9, 2024
Dorothy Mae Ponder, 77, of Sherwood, went to be with the Lord peacefully in her sleep on September 9th, 2024.
Dorothy was born on June 5th, 1947 to Irvin and Adrie Stafford in Lonoke, Arkansas. She spent her childhood and younger years with 6 siblings, 5 brothers and a sister.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Irvin and Adrie; Brothers,...
Janice Grace Luyet
Sep 9, 2024
Janice Grace Luyet, 76, of North Little Rock passed away Monday, September 9, 2024. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in North Little Rock, and retired from the Department of Parks and Tourism where she worked in accounts payable.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddy Luyet. Survivors include two children: Rev. Gregory T Luyet, of...
Alan Thomas "Tom" Otwell
Sep 8, 2024
Alan Thomas "Tom" Otwell, age 63, of Amity, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024.
He was born on August 31, 1961. He was born in Jena, Louisiana, the son of Willie Burl Otwell and Norma Leatrice Nugent Otwell. He was preceded in death by his parents and son Kaul Lambert; his four siblings Daniel Otwell, Gail Otwell, Sherman Otwell, and...
Betty Lou Prislovsky Morris
Sep 8, 2024
Betty Lou Prislovsky Morris went to her heavenly home on September 8, 2024. Betty Lou was born December 15, 1939 in Stuttgart. She was raised in nearby Slovak where she learned to love farm life and harvest became her favorite time of the year. Later she moved to Keo where she raised her three children and learned to play bridge,...
Willie Earl Horton
Sep 8, 2024
Willie Earl Horton, 66, of North Little Rock passed away unexpectedly September 8, 2024. He was one of nine children born to the late John Horton and Mable (Alexander) Horton.
Willie was preceded in death by a grandson, Charles Boyd, Jr. Those left to mourn his passing include his only daughter, Latricia Boyd; five grandchildren: Eric Dobbins, Jr., Erica Dobbins, Dashun...
David Reid Springer
Sep 7, 2024
Following a courageous battle with esophageal cancer over the last four months, David Reid Springer, 70, died on September 7, 2024.
Reid was born on November 28, 1953, to Cliff Springer, Jr. and Lexa Lumpkin Springer. He is survived by his son, James Mark Springer, by his brother, Rev. Clif (Brenda) Springer, by his uncle Bill (Julie) Springer, and by his...
Louise Furnell
Sep 7, 2024
Louise Frances Furnell, 102, of North Little Rock, passed away on September 7th, 2024. She was born in Cleburne, Texas to Mike and Julia Dumboski. She was proceeded in death by her husband of 53 years Homer Furnell, son-in-law Jerry Brown, and brothers Chester and Felix Dumboski.
Louise is survived by her daughter Alice Brown of North Little Rock; sister Mary...
Aubrey Allen Speck
Sep 6, 2024
Aubrey Allen Speck, age 67, passed away on September 6, 2024 at Nightingale Arkadelphia. He was born December 25, 1956.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements by Smith Family Funeral Home-Ruggles Wilcox Chapel, 517 Clay Street, Arkadelphia, Arkansas. www.smithfamilycares.com
Leigh Carol Overbey
Sep 6, 2024
Leigh Carol Overbey, a devoted mother and loving wife, passed away on September 6, 2024, at the age of 57. She was born June 10, 1967, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was adopted by Dr. and Mrs. W. P. Guthrie. She graduated from Bryant High School and later from Henderson State University after earning a bachelor’s degree in home economics....
William Howard Haynes, Jr.
Sep 6, 2024
William “Bill” Howard Haynes, Jr., 74, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away September 6, 2024. He was born April 10, 1950 in Stamford, Texas to the late William H. Haynes, Sr. and Amilee Haynes. He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Joy (Dorsey) Haynes; sons, Scott (Holly) Haynes, Matthew Haynes, and Nathan Haynes; grandchildren, Ashlyn, Ava, and Aristos;...
William Hollis "Bill" Summar, Jr.
Sep 6, 2024
William Hollis “Bill” Summar, Jr., age 93, of Arkadelphia passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024. He was born October 15, 1930 in Moro, Arkansas to Hollis and Effie Barrett Summar. He was a member of Third Street Baptist Church and was an ordained Baptist deacon. He graduated from Moro High School and was a United States Veteran serving in...
Cynthia "Cyndy" Bairnsfather Wright
Sep 6, 2024
"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You are with me." – Psalms 23:4
Cynthia “Cyndy” Dawn Wright peacefully went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 6, 2024. She was born on June 29, 1959, in Monroe, Louisiana, to Lee Roy and Genelle Bairnsfather.
Cyndy began her career with Amoco Oil in...
John Frost Robertson
Sep 5, 2024
John Frost Robertson (78) passed September 5, 2024, in Prescott AR after a lengthy illness. Born in Bartlesville, OK to Joseph Lee and Fiskie (Helen Fiske) Robertson. He was a resident of Little Rock, Arkansas, and formerly of Houston, Texas. He attended College High School in Bartlesville and was a member of the Rifle Club and was an excellent marksman.
John...
Una P. McClure
Sep 5, 2024
Una Hogan McClure, age 95, of Searcy, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on September 5, 2024. She was born December 6, 1928, in the Olmstead community (N. Pulaski County) to Otis and Oma Toney Hogan.
She married her high school sweetheart Frank McClure on March 19, 1948. They had an exciting life together for over 76 years. They loved...


