All Obituaries

Mignone Carter Brooks

Mignone Carter Brooks

Aug 15, 2024

Mignone Carter (Little) Brooks of Maumelle, AR passed away August 15, 2024, at the age of 89.. (Affectionately known as "Nonnie" by all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.)

Mignone was born in Barnsdall, OK on May 7, 1935, to Jasper and Bonita Little.  The family moved to the Rio Grande Valley, TX where her parents operated a grocery store.  In 1946 her...

Billy Joe Priest

Billy Joe Priest

Aug 15, 2024

Billy Joe "Bill" Priest, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on August 15, 2024, at the age of 93. Bill was born on April 20, 1931, to Arthur and Lena (Hewitt) Priest in Ward, Arkansas.

Bill was a skilled and dedicated worker, spending over 30 years at Munsey Products. During his tenure, he contributed to the design of many small kitchen...

Charles Joseph McGinn

Charles Joseph McGinn

Aug 14, 2024

Charles Joseph McGinn (1927-2024)

Lt. Colonel (Retired) United States Air Force

     Decorated veteran of three wars, adventurer and free-thinker, Charles (Charlie) McGinn graduated with distinction from West Point, swam the Panama Canal, distinguished himself during the Vietnam War and instilled in his family the importance of independent thought, hard-work and being true to oneself. Married to Jean McGinn for 70...

Deborah McAfee

Deborah McAfee

Aug 14, 2024

Deborah Carol Harvell was born November 11, 1951, and passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at the age of 72.

In 1970, she married her high school sweetheart Joe McAfee, and they shared 52 fulfilling years and reared five children together.

Always aware of her spiritual need, Deborah visited and studied with many churches in search of the truth. In 1974, she...

Robert “Bob” Aguiar

Robert “Bob” Aguiar

Aug 14, 2024

Robert “Bob” Aguiar, age 78, of Little Rock, passed away August 14, 2024. He was born August 17, 1945, in Acushnet, Massachusetts to Manuel Aguiar II and Evelyn Smith.

 Bob was a proud graduate of Fairhaven High School in Massachusetts, where he was a multisport athlete. He moved to Arkansas in pursuit of an affordable college education on the advice of...

George R. Dahlke

George R. Dahlke

Aug 14, 2024

George R. Dahlke, 86, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away August 14, 2024. 

George was a 1955 Mountain Home High School graduate, an honor roll student, and a member of the school’s Bomber Team. A member of the FFA & 4H Club; where he participated in the youth Livestock Exhibits at the Arkansas Livestock Commission in Little Rock and the...

Michael Fletcher

Michael Fletcher

Aug 14, 2024

Michael Ray Fletcher, 70, passed away August 14, 2024. Michael was born September 25, 1953, to Otis and Nadine Lee Fletcher in Mexico, MO. His family returned to Arkansas when Michael was 14, settling in Onia, AR where both his parents were raised. Michael graduated from Timbo High School in 1971. He entered the U.S. Air Force in 1973 serving...

Carol Ann Eichelmann

Carol Ann Eichelmann

Aug 13, 2024

 Carol Ann (Dick) Eichelmann, age 86, of Little Rock, passed away on August 13, 2024. She was born February 25, 1938, in Topeka, Kansas to Barbara Dick Robertson and Richard Donald Dick.

 Carol Ann is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Oliver, her sister, Nancy Dick Johnson, and parents Barbara and Richard Dick.

 She is survived by children Ardee,...

James McKinney

James McKinney

Aug 13, 2024

James "Jim" Egbert McKinney, 90, of Little Rock, AR, went to be with the Lord on August 13, 2024, in Little Rock. Jim was born in Marion, Illinois, on April 23, 1934, to the late James and Vestle McKinney. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Shirley; his son, James Gregory; his parents; and his brother....

Barbara Sue Williams

Barbara Sue Williams

Aug 13, 2024

Barbara Sue Williams passed peacefully on August 13, 2024. She was born January 15,1946, in Muskogee, Oklahoma to John and Frances Keck. She was a classy lady and a Christian. She really enjoyed being a mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her children, John T. Wiliams (Jeff), Kimberly Wehrle (Mike), and Kayla Williams Ackerman; and their father, Johnny Williams (Carolyn);...

Easton Sanders

Easton Sanders

Aug 13, 2024

Easton Sanders, 29, beloved son of David and Michelle Sanders, was born on August 2, 1995, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He passed away on August 12, 2024.

Easton graduated from Bryant High School in 2013 and went on to become the farm manager at Bray’s Training Center where he pursued his passion. His work there became a part of who he...

Norton Kaut

Norton Kaut

Aug 13, 2024

Norton Kaut, age 100, of Mount Ida, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. 

He was born on November 8, 1923, in Enderlin, North Dakota to Fred and Ester Kaut. He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, who he married on December 12, 1943, Marjorie Ann Kaut; his daughter, Sherry Hall; his brother, Don Kaut; and his...

Keith Gerald Gales

Keith Gerald Gales

Aug 13, 2024

December 18, 1967, to August 13, 2024

What a “Joy to the World” Keith was to all of us and those around him. A very fitting introduction as Christmas was Keith’s favorite time of the year. His birthday was December 18th. He made sure everyone knew when his birthday was and how old he was going to be. Just like many...

Anna Helen Shock-Duke-Permenter

Anna Helen Shock-Duke-Permenter

Aug 13, 2024

Anna Helen Shock-Duke-Permenter, 80, of Little Rock passed away August 13, 2024. She was born October 4, 1943, to W.C. “Pink” and Villa Turley.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Permenter; parents; 2 brothers, Charles Turley, Jimmie Turley; and one sister, Norma Jean Black.

Anna Helen is survived by her children, Paulette Knox (Robert) of Little Rock, Leslie Wiley...

John Michael Johnson

John Michael Johnson

Aug 13, 2024

John Michael Johnson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away on August 13, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication and service. He was born on August 12, 1937, in Salt Lake City, Utah to parents Ray Arnold and Verna Catherine (Cole) Johnson.

John's life was characterized by a deep commitment to his family and a passion for...

Mary Lena McGee

Mary Lena McGee

Aug 13, 2024

Our dear mother Mary Lena Beall McGee transitioned to heaven August 13, 2024 at the age of 100 years, 2 months and 24 days. 

She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her the most, offering support, wisdom, and love in abundance. 

She married the love of her life, Bob, at the ripe old age of 31. They...

James Darrel Fortner

James Darrel Fortner

Aug 12, 2024

James Darrel Fortner, 84, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away August 12, 2024. He was born March 6, 1940 in Piggott, Arkansas to the late David and Ruth (Rodery) Fortner.

He is preceded in death by his son, Gregory Joe Fortner; brothers, Eugene and Neal Fortner. James Darrel is survived by his wife, Connie Garrett Fortner; sons, Michael Allen Fortner,...

Sherry Lynn Smith-Rylander

Sherry Lynn Smith-Rylander

Aug 12, 2024

Sherry Lynn Smith – Rylander, 78, of Benton, Arkansas passed from this world into the arms of God on August 12th, 2024. Sherry’s life is impossible to summarize in just a few lines on paper because of the extraordinary life that she lived. Her life began in the small town of Bauxite, Arkansas on November 16th, 1945, born to Woodrow...

Calvin Bratton

Calvin Bratton

Aug 12, 2024

Calvin Chester Bratton, a beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away on August 12, 2024. He left a legacy of memories and love for his family and friends. 

Mr. Bratton drove an 18-wheeler for 51 years, covering over a million miles. His favorite activities were farming, fishing, hunting, and, most importantly, spending time with his family. Mr. Bratton was a...

Loyd D. Healy Jr.

Loyd D. Healy Jr.

Aug 12, 2024

On August 12, Loyd D. Healy, Jr. of Maumelle, AR, passed away at the age of 88. He lived an honorable life and will be missed by all who loved him.

He was born in Romance, AR, on October 3, 1935, the oldest child of Birdie Mae (Watson) Healy and Loyd Delphard Healy. He graduated from North Little Rock High School...