All Obituaries

Zelma May Jean Jordan

Zelma May Jean Jordan

Feb 20, 2024

Zelma May Jean Jordan, of Roland peacefully passed away on February 20, 2024. She was born on February 2, 1939 in Thornburg, AR.

In her lifetime, Zelma dedicated herself to caring for others and retired after years of being a compassionate caregiver. She loved the Lord and attended church faithfully. Her hobbies included crocheting, watching game shows, and her favorite "stories"...

William T. Littlefield

William T. Littlefield

Feb 20, 2024

William Travis Eugene Daniel Littlefield was born in Little Rock on April 22, 1990. He passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024. He grew up in North Little Rock and attended North Little Rock Public schools. After graduation from North Little Rock High School, he briefly attended art classes at University of Arkansas Little Rock and volunteered at the Sequoyah National...

Bruce Runyan Engstrom

Bruce Runyan Engstrom

Feb 20, 2024

Bruce Runyan Engstrom, of North Little Rock, passed away peacefully on February 20th at his home in North Little Rock at the age of 76.

Bruce was born on September 30, 1947 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He began his career as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in 1972 after graduating from the University of Arkansas in 1970 and Hall High in...

Noia "Herbert" Watts

Noia "Herbert" Watts

Feb 20, 2024

             Noia “Herbert” Watts, age 88, of Hot Springs entered his Heavenly Home Tuesday, February 20, 2024.  He was born September 13, 1935 in Alpine, Arkansas to the late John Anderson and Jessie Blanche Watts.  



Herbert started his working career in the oil fields in South Texas.  Later, he moved to Houston where he was...

Tonya Marie Riner

Tonya Marie Riner

Feb 20, 2024

In loving memory of Tonya Marie Riner:

With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. Tonya Marie Riner, born in Little Rock, Arkansas on December 6th, 1961, passed away on February 20th, 2024.

Throughout her life, Tonya dedicated herself as a warranty clerk at Landers Auto. Her commitment and hard work were evident as...

Guy Edward "Eddie" Cerrato

Guy Edward "Eddie" Cerrato

Feb 19, 2024

Guy Edward “Eddie” Cerrato, 83, of Little Rock, passed away on February 19, 2024 having lived life to the fullest through to the end.

Eddie was born on September 6, 1940 to Alfred “Fred” Cerrato and Gussie Vae “Faye” (Ward) Cerrato in North Little Rock. After Eddie graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1958, he went on to join...

Linda Alice Rowland Saffell

Linda Alice Rowland Saffell

Feb 19, 2024

Linda Alice Rowland Saffell, age 68, of Kirby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 19, 2024.

She was born on March 23, 1955, the daughter of James T. Rowland and Ruby Florine Youngblood Rowland. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Norman Dale Saffell; her son, Joshua Duane Saffell; her daughter, Melissa Ann...

Cheryl Ann Rackley

Cheryl Ann Rackley

Feb 19, 2024

Cheryl Ann Rackley age 67 of Beebe, Arkansas went to be with the Lord, after a valiant and courageous battle with cancer, on February 19, 2024.  She was born on May 25, 1956, in Rockford, Illinois to Fred and Betty Dickson.   Cheryl was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved her grandchildren dearly; they were her pride and...

Clyde S. Matheny, Jr.

Clyde S. Matheny, Jr.

Feb 19, 2024

Clyde S. Matheny, Jr., 94, of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord on February 18, 2024.  He was born to Clyde S. and Lola Jewel Matheny on September 8, 1929.

Clyde served in the United States Navy.  He was a Little Rock Police Officer and a retired United States Postal Clerk. He was a long-time member and deacon of...

Uvie Brown Evatt

Uvie Brown Evatt

Feb 18, 2024

On April 8, 1920, in Holland, Arkansas, a remarkable journey began with the birth of Uvie Brown. Her passage through this world concluded as gracefully as it started, on February 18, 2024, when she was greeted at the heavenly gates by our Dado (Leroy), her husband of 81 years.

Uvie’s legacy is marked by the profound bonds she forged and the...

Fran Cox

Fran Cox

Feb 18, 2024

Fran Cox age 77 of Ward went to be with the Lord on February 18, 2024.  She was born on February 25, 1946, in Ward, Arkansas to John and Geraldine Cox.  

She was a retired teacher and a member of the Ward First United Methodist Church.

Fran is survived by two daughters, April DeVore of Searcy, and Kim (Allan) SolCruz both...

Edward Robert Strohmayer

Edward Robert Strohmayer

Feb 18, 2024

Edward Robert Strohmayer went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, February 18, 2024, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was born to the late Edward A. Strohmayer, and Helen G. Bednarz-Strohmayer in Syracuse, New York, on February 1, 1941.

He is preceded in death by his loving parents, as well as two sisters: Bernita and Marilyn.

Edward served honorably in the...

Carl Winston Chapman

Carl Winston Chapman

Feb 17, 2024

Carl Winston Chapman, of Scott, AR. passed away peacefully on February 17th, 2024. He was born in Scott, AR. on January 25, 1944.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Beulah Chapman; wife Katherine Paulette Chapman and by two infant children Melissa Dawn and Clayton Wade Chapman. He was also preceded by three of his brothers; Bobby Chapman,...

Barbara Ann Whaley

Barbara Ann Whaley

Feb 17, 2024

Barbara Ann Whaley, age 81 of Austin, Arkansas sadly left us to be with Jesus on February 17, 2024. She is now walking and dancing in a perfect body rejoicing with those who have passed before her. She will be remembered for her love and devotion to her family and her love for country music.  Her passion was being surrounded...

Ethel Marie Moore-Fall

Ethel Marie Moore-Fall

Feb 17, 2024

Ethel Marie Moore-Fall age 53 of McRae, Arkansas went home to be with the Lord February 17, 2024.  She was born on December 3, 1970, in Little Rock to Junior Auxier and Idell Cantrell.

She is survived by her husband, Dale Fall of McRae; Mother Idell Addie of McRae; two sons, Kaiden Fall of Rosebud, and Keith Moore of Cabot; two...

George "Matt" Bradshaw

George "Matt" Bradshaw

Feb 17, 2024

George Matt Bradshaw, 93, of Hot Springs, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 17,2024. 

He was born on February 7, 1931, in Gum Springs, to John Henry Bradshaw and Perley Mae Maddox Bradshaw, and is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Joyce Bradshaw; his parents; one brother, Johnie James Bradshaw; and three sisters, Rose Coston,...

Sarah June Smith

Sarah June Smith

Feb 16, 2024

Sarah June Smith, age 81 of Beebe, Arkansas passed away in Dardanelle on February 16, 2024.  She was born September 16, 1942, to Thomas Jewell and Nina Mae Neely Duncan.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Ralph Anthony Smith; her parents; Thomas and Nina Duncan; sister, Betty Jane Smart and brother, Charles “Chuck” Duncan.

Sarah is survived...

Opal Sue Lou House

Opal Sue Lou House

Feb 16, 2024

Opal Sue Lou House, age 90, of Amity, passed away on February 16, 2024. She was born August 19, 1933, in Bonnerdale, Arkansas to Dennis and Ovie (Yarbrough) House. 

Other than her parents, Opal was preceded in death by her daughters, Mary Hemund and Barbara Halcombe; daughter-in-law, Tressa Johnson; granddaughter, Misty Halcombe; brothers, JC, Don, Lester, DJ and Arthur House; and...

Donna Ruth Foster

Donna Ruth Foster

Feb 16, 2024

Donna Ruth (Rauls) Foster, 74, of Benton, AR passed away peacefully at home on February 16, 2024 surrounded by her family and companion after a 5 month battle with cancer. 

Donna was born May 21, 1949, in England, AR to the late Harold Doyle and Ruth Pauline Rauls, both of England, AR. Donna attended Plum Bayou school where she was a...

Ed F. McDonald, III

Ed F. McDonald, III

Feb 16, 2024

Edward F. McDonald, III passed away peacefully on February 16, 2024, at the age of 84 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born on June 24, 1939, he was the son of Edward and Wanda McDonald.  Ed received his B.A. degree from Ouachita Baptist University and his Master of Divinity degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary at Louisville, Kentucky.  For 34 years,...