Juanita Ryan

Juanita Ryan

Dec 12, 2023

 

 

Juanita Ryan, age 74, of Hot Springs, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.

She was born on November 13, 1949, in Little Rock, the daughter of J.T. Jones and Lessie Ashley. She is preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Monica Angelique Pelkey; a son, Kevin Ray Watkins; and a brother, Michael Edward...

Linda Kay Stafford

Linda Kay Stafford

Dec 12, 2023

Linda Kay Stafford, age 76, of Caddo Gap, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.

She was born on November 7, 1947, in Lamesa, Texas, the daughter of James D. Phillips and Clotile Thomas Phillips.  She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Jimmy Phillips and Marvin Phillips; and two sisters, Barbara Daniels and Betty Scott.

On March...

Mary E. Ragsdale

Mary E. Ragsdale

Dec 12, 2023

 

Mary Etta Ragsdale, age 91, of Hot Springs, passed away, Tuesday, December 12, 2023.

 

She was born on February 14, 1932, in Cedar Glades, the daughter of Porter Allen Mitchell and Laura Lillian Abbott Mitchell.  She is preceded in death by her husband, John F. Ragsdale; her parents; her sister, Rhetha M Golden; and one infant sister, Martha...

Sandra Blenden

Sandra Blenden

Dec 11, 2023

Sandra Gay Blenden, 52, made her transition to her Heavenly home on December 11, 2023. She was born on December 30, 1970, to Judith Sparks Blenden and Bill Blenden. 



She is preceded in death by her mother, Judy. 



She is survived by her beloved daughter, Bethany Grace; her father and stepmother, Bill and Carolyn Blenden; siblings, Debbie Cothran  Greg) of Sherwood, Pam...

Sherry Lynn Brown

Sherry Lynn Brown

Dec 11, 2023

 

Sherry Lynn Brown, age 71, of Hot Springs, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 11, 2023.

Sherry was born on August 13, 1952, in Hot Springs, the daughter of Norman and Dorthy Hall.  She was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister, Patty Ammonds.

She is survived by her...

Ronnie Glen Hipp

Ronnie Glen Hipp

Dec 11, 2023

Ronnie Glen Hipp, age 63, of Nashville, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023.

He was born on July 14, 1960, in Texarkana, Texas.  Ronnie was preceded in death by his mother, Wanda Hipp; and his brother, Ray Trammel.

Ronnie was a member of the Unity Missionary Baptist Church in Nashville.  He was always a hard worker, and no matter...

Cynthia "Cindy" Woodward

Cynthia "Cindy" Woodward

Dec 10, 2023

 

Cynthia Lou Woodward, age 6, of Glenwood, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023.

She was born on January 4, 1957, in Dover, New Jersey, the daughter of Robert Starling and Florence Boyer.  She was preceded in death by her parents; and her two brothers, David Starling and Benny Carson.

Cindy spent her life caring for and loving others....

Horace Jack "Trey" Spencer III

Horace Jack "Trey" Spencer III

Dec 10, 2023

Horace Jack Spencer, III, affectionately known as Trey, left us with a mischievous grin and a lifetime's worth of stories to tell when he unexpectedly departed on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at the age of 62. He was born on February 19, 1961 to Jack and Nina Spencer, with a twinkle in his eye that often foreshadowed his next adventure,...

Raymond Doyle Rankin

Raymond Doyle Rankin

Dec 10, 2023

Raymond Doyle Rankin, sadly passed away on December 10, 2023. Born on July 21, 1927, in Bauxite, AR, he lived a life marked by his quiet demeanor and strong Christian values.

Raymond was known for his kind-hearted nature and his commitment to living a meaningful and purposeful life. He served his country as a clerk typist in the Army during his...

Duke Stanley "Stan" McCandlish, Jr.

Duke Stanley "Stan" McCandlish, Jr.

Dec 10, 2023

 

Duke Stanley "Stan" McCandlish, Jr., known for his unwavering love for his family and tremendous enthusiasm for his children, passed away on December 10, 2023. He was a caring father, a dedicated best friend to his wife, and strong, loyal man. Stan was born on June 21, 1966, in West Monroe, Louisiana. The impact he had on the lives...

Jesse F. Lane

Jesse F. Lane

Dec 10, 2023

 

Jesse F. Lane, age 94, of Hot Springs, passed away on December 10, 2023.

 

He was born on June 29, 1929, in Conway, the son of George Oliver Lane and Joan Sebastion Lane.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Veda Elder Lane; his parents; and one daughter, Katrina Nies.

 

Jesse was...

Jesse Lee Culpepper Jr.

Jesse Lee Culpepper Jr.

Dec 9, 2023

Surrounded by loved ones, Jesse "Junior" Lee Culpepper Jr., 63, of Sherwood, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on December 9, 2023.  He was born on February 21, 1960, to Jessie and Joan Culpepper in Butzbach, Germany.

Jesse is preceded in death by his father, Jessie Lee Culpepper; son-in-law, David Miles; and great nephew Danny Grover Knight Jr.  Jesse...

Rose Zella Ashcraft

Rose Zella Ashcraft

Dec 9, 2023

Rose Zella Ashcraft, 95, of Beebe, was born September 17, 1928, in Floyd, AR, to Luther & Virgie Bell Taylor. She went to be with the Lord on December 9, 2023.

She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She also was a wonderful caregiver and business lady, who loved her family and all the finer things in...

Ronald E. Stephens

Ronald E. Stephens

Dec 9, 2023

Ronald Eugene Stephens, 69, of North Little Rock died December 9, 2023.  He was born in Little Rock to the late Louise (Woods) and John Stephens on April 8, 1954.  Ronald worked for over 35 years in the electronic phone sales industry.  He was an auto mechanic, roofer and a Jack-of-all-trades when it came to fixing things.  He attended First...

Michael Alan Litwa

Michael Alan Litwa

Dec 8, 2023

 

We are celebrating Mike’s life with you today by announcing his transition from this life on December 8, 2023, surrounded by family, to his eternal home.

Mike was born on February 16, 1946, to Al and Doris Litwa in Yonkers, New York.  He has one brother, Richard (Vanessa) of Cabot.  Mike also has cherished twins, Mindy and Michael (Katie),...

Larry Wayne Pilcher

Larry Wayne Pilcher

Dec 8, 2023

Larry Wayne Pilcher, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on December 08, 2023. He was born on July 19, 1956, to the late Bill and Mary Jo Pilcher. He is preceded in death by his sister Cathy, and one brother Doug. 

He is survived by brothers:  Michael (Marita), Mark (Megan), Ronnie (Annette), many nieces and nephews and Anthony Porter.  

Larry...

Johnie Delbert Hughes

Johnie Delbert Hughes

Dec 8, 2023

 

Johnie Delbert Hughes received his Heavenly reward on December 8, 2023 at his home in North Little Rock Arkansas at the age of 91 years. Johnie was born to Thomas and Elsie (Watkins) Hughes on August 14, 1932 in Joy, Arkansas. He was a deacon from December 1957 at the First Free Will Baptist Church in North Little Rock...

Patricia Arlee Woods

Patricia Arlee Woods

Dec 7, 2023

Trish (Rehkop) Woods of Benton, Arkansas passed away at her home on December 7 th , 2023. She was born to Curtis Rehkop and Roseanne (Bryson) Rehkop on October 14 th , 1971 in Waverly Missouri. Trish graduated from Odessa High School in Odessa, Missouri in 1990.

On March 18 th , 2014, Trish married her loving husband, Tom...

Ruth Elizabeth Bisbee

Ruth Elizabeth Bisbee

Dec 7, 2023

Ruth Elizabeth Bisbee, 87, of Benton, Arkansas passed away on December 7, 2023. She was born on February 19, 1936, in Frankfort, New York to the late Eustance and Elizabeth Burdick. 

She is preceded in death by her first husband, Aubrey James Sambola; second husband, Seth Carroll Bisbee; son, Aubrey James Sambola, Jr.; and brothers, Kenneth Burdick and Richard Burdick. ...

Thomas "Tom" E. Nauman

Thomas "Tom" E. Nauman

Dec 6, 2023

Thomas Eugene Nauman left us on December 6, 2023 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Herman and Elizabeth (Rohman) Nauman and his wife of 47 years Kathy (Sorrels).

 

Visitation will be held at 6:00 pm on December 14, 2023 at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home with a Rosary...