Nona Ruth Pickard
Oct 21, 2023
Nona Ruth Pickard, 85, of Sherwood passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023, at her home, surrounded by family. Nona was born on September 22, 1938, in Keo, Arkansas. She grew up in Plum Bayou, Arkansas. In 1955, she married her high school sweetheart Billy and relocated to Sherwood. Like many women of her generation, she opted not to work...
Deloris "Dee Ann" Morgan
Oct 21, 2023
Deloris “Dee Ann" Morgan, 84, of Jacksonville, passed away October 21, 2023. She was born on September 5, 1939, to William and Helen Hendricks in Morrilton, AR.
Dee worked for Arkansas Childrens Hospital as a financial advisor for many years before retiring. She was a huge Arkansas Razorback sports fan and especially loved spoiling her grandbabies in her free time.
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Gary Evert Sitton
Oct 21, 2023
Gary Evert Sitton, 87 of Haskell, Arkansas went to his heavenly home on October 21, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Gary was born June 27, 1936, in Harrison, Arkansas to Ancil Lee Sitton and Callie Faye (Adams) Sitton of Flag, Arkansas. He was the third son of four boys.
Gary married the love of his life Bonnie (Bobbie)...
Noah Higginbotham
Oct 20, 2023
Staff Sgt. Noah Higginbotham of Mayflower, AR formally from Carlisle, Kentucky departed this world unsuspectedly on Friday, October 20. 2023 at the age of 66. He was a devoted husband to wife Claudia C. (Garner); for over 20 years. Father to Amanda (Bobby) Higgs of Jacksonville, FL. Noah was a retired US Air Force member for over 20 years. He...
Susan Katherine Smith
Oct 20, 2023
Susan Katherine Smith passed away peacefully in her residence on October 20, 2023. She was born on August 4, 1948, in Little Rock and spent her life spreading joy and love to those around her.Family was of utmost importance to Susan. She cherished the moments spent with her loved ones and created lasting memories that will be treasured forever. Susan's...
John Morris
Oct 20, 2023
John Ashley Morris departed this Earth on October 20, 2023, at the age of 60. He was preceded in death by the love of his life Brenda Morris and his parents Olen Morris and Betty Laycook.
John had a love for martial arts, the outdoors and movies. He worked as a carpet installer and truck driver most of his life....
Marilyn Melikian Copeland
Oct 20, 2023
Marilyn Doris Melikian Copeland, 78, of Little Rock passed away Friday, October 20th, 2023. She was born in Scott, Arkansas to the late Lonnell and Dorothy Lakey on March 11, 1945. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Carolyn Evans, her first husband, Benny Melikian, her second Walter Eugene "Gene" Copeland, and her daughter-in-law, Wendie Long...
Rex Cowart
Oct 20, 2023
Rex Cowart, age 88, of Kirby, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023.
He was born on June 25, 1935, in Herford, Texas, the son of Delton M. Cowart and Ennis Brewer Cowart. Rex was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Virginia Dowdy Cowart; his two brothers, Donnie Cowart and Jerry Mack; and one sister, Patsy Cowart.
December...
Margaret Janis Young
Oct 19, 2023
Margaret âJanisâ Lamey Young, 74, went to heaven on October 19, 2023. She was born on June 3, 1949, in Conway, Arkansas, to the late Clayton and Dora Libby Lamey.She was an active member of Conway First Baptist Church. Janis loved her Alathian Sunday School Class. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed talking on the...
Michael Carl Hill
Oct 19, 2023
Michael Carl Hill, born on March 10, 1942 in Sacramento, California, passed away on October 19, 2023. Michael was born a happy child. He always had a zest for life, and was known to have never met a stranger. He served in the Marine Corp right out of High School and was Honorably Discharged after 4 years of service. After...
Bonnie Brooks Sharp
Oct 19, 2023
Bonnie Faye Brooks Sharp, age 84, passed away on October 19, 2023. She was born on April 18, 1939 in Scott Arkansas to Ben "Buddy" Marvin Brooks Sr. and Clara Evelyn Elmore Brooks.
Bonnie graduated from Joe T. Robinson High School in 1956 and immediately went to work for First National Bank in Little Rock where she had a 28-year...
Bertha Mae Jones
Oct 19, 2023
Bertha Mae Jones, 97, of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Twin Rivers Health and Rehab in Arkadelphia.
She was born October 7, 1926, in Hayti, Missouri, to William Henry Wright and Lola West Wright.
Bertha retired from The Human Development Center, and she was a proud grandmother.
Bertha was preceded in death by her parents, her...
Ethel Lu Elliott
Oct 19, 2023
In the wee hours of the morning on October 19, the birth date of her predeceased beloved husband Reverend William Dean Elliott, Lu entered the arms of the Lord. As we all know, Lu did things on her terms, and as the woman of strength she always was, she held on for many months until she was reunited in...
Marcia Winkle
Oct 19, 2023
Marcia Winkle, 65, of Little Rock joined the Heavenly choir on October 19, 2023. She was born February 4, 1958 to Leo and Helen Bowerman. She was a long time member of Geyer Springs Baptist Church. She sang in the choir, sang solos and taught children's choir. She considered each child she taught to be hers.
She is survived by...
Nancy Lee Balsam
Oct 18, 2023
Nancy Lee Claxton Essley Balsam, 87, born July 5, 1936, passed away on October 18th, 2023. Born to loving parents Lee Porter and Katherine Claxton. Nancy was a wonderful Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.
Nancy was a 1954 graduate of Little Rock High School (Central), where she made her lifelong friendships with a large group of truly endearing people. Always...
James "Jim" Lynn
Oct 18, 2023
James “Jim” Lynn, age 92, of Hot Springs, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.
He was born on April 15, 1931, in Hot Springs, the son of Clyde and Truler Lynn. He was preceded in death by his wife, Audren Lynn; his parents; two sisters, Shirley Lynn and Sally Fightinger; and one grandson, Yancey Renyolds.
Faith played a...
Charles Combee
Oct 18, 2023
Charles Combee of Roland left this life on October 18, 2023 at the age of 81. He passed away with his family by his side.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Vivian, his daughters Sherry Miller (Danny), Karen Bradford (Bobby), and his son Charles Combee Jr (Christy) all of Roland. He had six grandchildren Bo Bradford (Kristi),...
Sammy Murvel Cottrell
Oct 18, 2023
Sammy Murvel Cottrell, age 78, of Glenwood, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, with his loving family by his side.
He was born on June 27, 1945, in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, the son of Olen and Margie Cottrell. Sammy was preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Elaine. He was also preceded...
Judith Sue Barnes
Oct 17, 2023
Judith Sue Barnes, age 79, of Center Ridge, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. She was born on December 11,1943 in Morrilton, Arkansas to the late Hershel T. Bryant and the late Anna Lorene Bryant. She retired from Levi Strauss and was a faithful member of the Grandview Church of Christ.She is survived by her children Tina Barnes...
Judith Sue Barnes
Oct 17, 2023
Judith Sue Barnes, age 79, of Center Ridge, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.griffinleggettconway.com for the Barnes family.