All Obituaries
Arnold Doyce "Rooster" Cogburn
Jun 26, 2024
Arnold Doyce “Rooster” Cogburn, age 80 of Glenwood, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 26th, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Dorothy Cogburn. They shared 51 wonderful years together.
Born on November 16th, 1943 in Amity, Arkansas, Rooster was the son of Huey and Edress Cogburn. He is preceded in...
Floyce Jean Ball
Jun 26, 2024
Floyce Jean Ball, born on September 3, 1938, in Strong, AR, daughter of Samuel and Mina Sisco, left this world on June 26, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and selflessness. Floyce was known for her unwavering dedication to helping others, a trait that touched the lives of many.
Her love for cooking brought joy to many, as she often...
Glenn Benjamin
Jun 26, 2024
Glenn L Benjamin, age 74, of Royal Ar, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
He was born on June 5, 1950, to Lester Benjamin and Maxine Gulick. Glenn spent his early days in Perry Michigan where he grew up on a dairy farm. He moved to Hot Springs, Arkansas in 1977, where he married the love of his life, Beverly,...
Andrew Joseph "Drew" Busken
Jun 25, 2024
Andrew Joseph “Drew” Busken, beloved son, brother and friend to many worldwide, passed away on June 25, 2024, in Houston, Texas, at the age of 36. Born on January 15, 1988, in North Little Rock, AR, he was the cherished son of Gerard and Tammy Busken and the loving brother of Kelsey (Busken) Khan.
Andrew spent his early years growing up...
Andrew Wayne Wehde
Jun 25, 2024
Andrew Wayne Wehde, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother,and friend passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.
He was born near Tipton, Iowa February 2, l933 to Louis and Meta (Jurgens) Wehde. By the time he graduated from West Liberty High, he had attended 8 different schools, including a one-room schoolhouse. It was at West Liberty High that he honed his leadership...
Florence "Kathy" Kathleen O'Sullivan
Jun 25, 2024
Florence "Kathy" Kathleen O'Sullivan, age 71, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 25th, at her home in Bonnerdale.
She was born on March 23, 1953, in Sacramento, California, the daughter of John Troy and Lucille McGough. Kathy is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Neil O'Sullivan; and her three Sisters, Nellie Jean, Pat Dillard, and Jayne...
Danielle Lin Chivers Adams
Jun 25, 2024
Danielle Lin Chivers Adams, of North Little Rock, was born on September 20, 1974, to Danny and Barbara Chivers. She passed away on June 25, 2024, and is now in the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Danielle was the sweetest person you would ever want to meet. She had a loving heart and was always there to help...
Evelyn Bright
Jun 24, 2024
Evelyn Marie Bright, 85, of Conway, AR, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on June 24, 2024. She was born on April 22, 1939, in Lonoke, AR, to Hubert Null and Pearl Elizabeth Edwards.Evelyn was a talented seamstress whose skill and passion adorned the community of Conway for many years. Her career included notable roles...
Carl Edward Driggers
Jun 24, 2024
Carl Edwards Driggers, age 83, of Glenwood, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024.
He was born on May 17, 1941, in Bonnerdale. He was the son of James Austin and Carrie Lafayette Johnson Driggers. He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Ima Jean Rickner, A.J. Driggers, James Driggers, Gerald Driggers, and Billy Driggers; and his daughter, Darla...
Mary Lynn Claiborne
Jun 24, 2024
Mary Lynn Claiborne, 87, passed away peacefully due to illness on Monday, June 24th, in McRae, Arkansas. She was born on March 9, 1937 in McRae, Arkansas, to Pauline and Buster Claiborne.
She was a proud well-respected resident of McRae. Once she graduated from McRae High School she moved to Oklahoma where she had an amazing corporate life and was named...
Bette Jo Mergenshroer
Jun 24, 2024
Bette J. Mergenschroer, loving wife of William (Bill) Mergenschroer, died 5 AM June 24th at age 84. She was born March 2, 1940 to James Wesley and Blanch (Moore) Holland in Gravel Ridge Arkansas.
Bette is survived by her husband of 52 years, William “Bill” Mergenschroer, step-son William “Willie” J. (Cecilia) Mergenschroer, God-mother Elsie Holland, and a precious and special dog,...
Clarence "C.A." Alexander Goins, Sr.
Jun 24, 2024
Clarence (C.A.) Goins, Sr., 76, of Bismarck, went to be with the Lord on June 24, 2024.
He was born on November 15, 1947 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Eugene Goins and Frances Cline Goins.
He was predeceased in death by his mother and father, both sets of grandparents, and his sons, Tommy Goins and Jimmy Goins, and brother, David Goins.
Survivors include his...
Dale Eugene Reynolds
Jun 23, 2024
Beloved uncle, brother, cousin, and friend…
Dale Eugene Reynolds, age 72, of Flower Mound, TX, formerly of Glenwood, Arkansas was born on March 8, 1952 in East St. Louis, Illinois and peacefully left this earth to be with the Lord on June 23,2024, surrounded by family and friends.
Dale is preceded in death by his father and mother, Everette and Myrtle Reynolds;...
Faye Tallant Borland
Jun 23, 2024
Faye Tallant Borland, 92, was born May 17, 1932 in Glenwood, Arkansas to Arthur Bunyan Tallant and Flora Sigman Tallant. She peacefully met her Lord and Savior on June 23, 2024 at Twin Rivers Health and Rehabilitation in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. She attended Central School near Malvern and graduated from Malvern High School where she met and married her husband James...
Connie Sue Pruss
Jun 23, 2024
Our beloved Connie Sue Wheat Bobbitt Pruss, 63, of North Little Rock passed away unexpectedly in her home June 23, 2024. She was born January 31, 1961, the second of four daughters born to the late Charlene (McCorkle) and the late James Wheat. To know her was to love her.
She is survived by her loving husband, David D. Pruss, Jr.;...
James Edward Jones
Jun 23, 2024
James “Tuffy” Jones of Cabot went to his heavenly home on June 23, 2024. Tuffy was born on January 2, 1937, in Mineola, Texas, to Thomas Mansell Jones and Alta Wren-Jones.
He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 66 years, Arlene Pearson-Jones; his daughter, Debbie Douglas (Dave) of Mount Vernon; his sister, Alice Driskill (Vernon), and his brother,...
Cary Patrick Dennis
Jun 23, 2024
Cary Patrick Dennis, age 60 of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away June 23, 2024. He was born July 12, 1963 to J. D. and Vera Bunch Dennis in Fort Worth, Texas.
He is survived by his step-brother, Michael Dennis of Cabot and step-sister, Janice Ruth Cook of Port Charlotte, Florida.
Arrangements by Smith Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe, AR.
Virginia Lee (Cox) McCastlain
Jun 23, 2024
Our loving mother Virginia Lee (Cox) McCastlain, formerly of Clarendon, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2024 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She is survived by her children Cal (Heather) McCastlain of Little Rock, Arkansas; Clay (Alicia) McCastlain of Wilburn, Arkansas; Bruce (Lona) McCastlain of Cabot, Arkansas; Cara (Andy) Fisher of Los Angeles, California; grandchildren Beau (Dedra) McCastlain of DeQueen,...
William Ralph Porter
Jun 22, 2024
William Ralph Porter, 63, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away June 22, 2024. He was born February 3, 1961, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Billy Porter and Barbara Graf.
Bill is preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Donyale Porter; son, Devin Robertson (Chloe) and Regan Dixon; grandchildren, Eva Caringola, Gabriel...
Jimmy B Rowan
Jun 22, 2024
Jimmy B. Rowan, known fondly as "Buddy" to his family and friends, passed away on June 22, 2024 at the age of 85. He was born in Bland, Arkansas, on February 21, 1939, to Judge Duff and Cynthia May (Johnson) Rowan.
Buddy led a fulfilling life marked by dedication and hard work. He proudly served in the United States Army before...


