John Rison Fordyce III
Dec 27, 2023
John Rison Fordyce, III, 92, died December 27, 2023.
Born in Little Rock March 25, 1931, to Helen Thompson Fordyce and John “Jack” Rison Fordyce Jr., John was 2 when Helen died in 1934. February 1, 1936, Jack married Mary Downs Lander and she became John’s loving stepmother. His older sister was Lillian* (Jack Blackwell) and he became big brother to...
Charles Conrad Carrigan
Dec 27, 2023
Charles Conrad Carrigan passed away on December 27, 2023, at his home in Beebe, AR, at the age of 87. He was born on May 20, 1936, in Beebe, AR, to George and Dora (Evatt) Carrigan, the youngest child, with two older sisters, the late Mary Wanda Davis, and Naomi Noble of Beebe.
Conrad graduated from Beebe High School in...
Mary "Linda" (Hicks) Lanier, aka "Honey"
Dec 27, 2023
Mary Linda Hicks Lanier (Honey) passed away at home at age 80 on the afternoon of December 27th with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents Clyde and Mary Hicks, brother Robert Hicks, and ex-husband Carl Lanier. Linda was born July 5, 1943, in Stuttgart AR. Linda is survived by her beloved sister...
Betty Sue McDaniel
Dec 27, 2023
Betty Sue McDaniel, a beloved wife and mother, entered heaven on December 27, 2023, in Sherwood, Arkansas. Born on April 9, 1941, in Memphis, Tennessee, Betty had a vibrant personality and was known for her outgoing nature. She found solace in fellowshipping with her church and cherished every moment spent in the company of her fellow congregants.
Betty was a...
Lynn McCulloch Harvey
Dec 27, 2023
Lynn McCulloch Harvey, 81, of Cabot, passed away on December 27, 2023. He was born in Beebe, Arkansas to Vernon and Mildred Harvey on June 2, 1942. He was a dairy farmer for many years, later becoming a Land Developer. He loved spending time with his family. He will be missed dearly.
Lynn is survived by his wife, Jean Harvey;...
Danny Lee Abbott
Dec 26, 2023
Danny Lee Abbott passed away on December 26, 2023. He was known for his kind soul and his willingness to do anything for the people he loved. Danny's love for Jesus was evident in all aspects of his life and he often engaged in heartfelt discussions about his faith.Born on October 3, 1950, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Danny grew up...
Fred M. Perkins, Jr.
Dec 26, 2023
In Loving Memory of Fred M. Perkins, Jr.
July 8, 1938 - December 26, 2023
Fred M. (“Bo”) Perkins, Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and esteemed architect, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of December 26, 2023. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas on July 8, 1938, Fred was the son of Fred M. Perkins, Sr. and Mary...
Ruth Idella Wilson
Dec 26, 2023
Ruth Idella Stuart Wilson left this world and entered her heavenly home on December 26, 2023 at the coveted age of 93. She was born around Nashville, AR to Emmett Roy Stuart and Mary Idella Willis Stuart on August 17, 1930. In her early life she picked cotton and peaches, worked in a knife factory as well as a basket...
Patricia Ann Marshall
Dec 26, 2023
Patricia Ann Marshall, 59, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away December 26, 2023. She was born on July 25, 1964 in Florida. Patricia served in the military as a medic. After leaving the military, she worked as a call center manager for many years. She leaves behind many family members and friends. Full obituary to be posted as soon as...
Margaret Louise Forrester
Dec 26, 2023
Margaret Louise Forrester, age 85, of Roland, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. She was born in Roland, Arkansas on Aprill 11, 1938 to the late Edo Joseph and Olive Marie (Belk) Dal Santo. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, J.Z. (Red) Forrester; a sister, Goldie Stickley; and...
Joseph Wesley Purtle
Dec 26, 2023
Joseph Wesley Purtle, a hardworking man who dedicated his life to metal fabrication, has passed away at the age of 59 on December 26, 2023. Born on May 9, 1964, in North Little Rock, Arkansas, Joseph was a remarkable individual who left an indelible mark on the hearts of those who knew him. With a passion for solitude and a...
Timothy Lynn Kumpe
Dec 25, 2023
Timothy “Timmy” Lynn Kumpe, the hardest working man I know, passed away at just the age of 59 in his home on Christmas morning, December 25, 2023. Timmy’s priorities were certainly his children, his job, hunting, & being absolutely comical. He had a significant charm and an angelic laughter that will never be forgotten. Growing up Timmy had a passion...
Robert William Jones
Dec 25, 2023
Robert Jones left his earthly home to be with his Lord & Savior December 25, 2023He was born to John and Helen Jones in Little Rock, AR on Feb. 5th, 1961.Robert was a man of faith and a devout Lutheran. You could often find him watching a Nascar race, for which he had a true passion, with his dogs Sully,...
Paul Duke
Dec 25, 2023
Paul David Duke, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, age 73, of Beebe, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 25, 2023. He was born October 11, 1950, in Jacksonville to Clyde and Betty Duke.
Paul was always working from the time he could drive a tractor, hauling hay during the summers and helping his Uncle...
Johnny Ray Cook
Dec 24, 2023
Johnny Ray Cook, 77, of Cabot, Arkansas passed away on December 24, 2023. Visitation will be 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Friday, January 5, 2024, at Smith Sherwood Funeral Home (7700 Hwy 107) with burial following at Edgewood Memorial Park.
Please check back for an extended obituary.
David Joseph Kraft
Dec 24, 2023
David Joseph Kraft was called home to eternal life on Sunday, December 24, 2023. He had received a successful bone marrow transplant from his youngest son earlier this fall at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, after the sudden onset months prior of severe aplastic anemia. He was weeks away from returning home to Arkansas when sudden complications set in that...
James A. Gailey
Dec 24, 2023
James A. Gailey, 77, of Jacksonville, AR passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023. He served over 20 years in the United States Navy and Marine Corp. It was during that time when he became known as “Doc”.
He is survived by his son Jeff Gailey (Stephanie) of Benton, granddaughters, Jaiden Gailey, Ainslee Theodore, and great grandson Oliver...
Linda Darlene Bartis
Dec 23, 2023
In Loving Memory of Linda BartisIt is with heavy hearts we announce Linda Darlene Bartis was called home on December 23rd, 2023. Linda was surrounded by family as she peacefully passed away in her home.Linda was born on February 22nd, 1958 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Sue Hurst Helmick Frazier. From the moment she was born, she brought joy and...
Gerardo Estrada
Dec 23, 2023
"Nos quisiste con tanta fuerza y bondad que tu amor estarápor siempre grabado en nuestras mentes y corazones. Doygracias a Dios por haberme permitido disfrutar de supresencia durante todo este tiempo. Dicen que no duele, peroduele quererte sin tenerte; pero eso es amor. Aunque estéslejos de mis ojos, nunca estarás lejos de mi corazón. Terecordaremos por siempre."
"We were loved...
Irene M. Hinrichs
Dec 23, 2023
Irene M. Hinrichs left this earth on December 23rd, 2023 in time to celebrate a heavenly birthday with her twin sister. Born to Ernest and Selma Joos, creating a family of 5 shortly before the Great Depression, she learned to live simply.
At the age of 14 she entered the nursing field as an aide and continued in that field,...