Carolyn Joyce Hawkins Blome
Apr 17, 2023
Carolyn Joyce Hawkins Blome passed away peacefully at age 71 on Monday, April 17th after suffering a major stroke. She was a passionate first grade teacher embracing every child who entered her classroom at Gibbs Magnet School where she spent most of her 40 years teaching. She was a fierce advocate of early childhood literacy and math and was a...
Oliver Claude Flynn
Apr 17, 2023
Oliver Claude “O.C.” Flynn, 88, of Little Rock, AR passed away on April 17, 2023. He was born on September 16, 1934 in Humphrey, AR to the late Frank Edward Flynn and Artie Ertus Scroggins. O.C. was the oldest of their six children.O.C. is a Fourth Degree Knight in the Slovak, AR. Knights of Columbus and was an active member...
Kathryn Diane Mathis
Apr 17, 2023
Kathryn Diane Mathis, 85, of Sherwood passed away April 17, 2023. She was born in Little Rock, on August 7, 1937 to the late Kathryn (Hart) and William Williams.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Charles Mathis, Jr., and their infants, John Charles Mathis and Sara Marie Mathis.
Diane dedicated her life to her family,...
William L. "Uncle Bill" Ricker
Apr 17, 2023
William L. "Uncle Bill" Ricker, age 97, of Royal, passed away April 17, 2023.
A Graveside service will be held 10:00 am Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Peak Cemetery in Royal.
Benny "Joe Buddy" Elkins
Apr 17, 2023
Avid outdoorsman, Benny Elkins, 84, born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas passed from this world on April 17, 2023. He passed away at home in North Little Rock holding the hand of his loving wife, Rose.
Along with being an avid outdoorsman, Benny served in the military from 1959-1965. He retired from NLR Wastewater after 25 years of dedicated service....
Lamanda Blackwood
Apr 16, 2023
Lamanda Blackwood was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world on April 16, 2023 at age 82 and leaves behind three children (Dianna Jones, Jim Blackwood, Danielle Sandage), six grandchildren (David Hamilton, Cameron Jones, Erin Jones, Kate Sandage, Camille Sandage, Oliver Blackwood) and two great grandchildren (Tristan Jones, Kellan Jones).She was born to Hal and...
Carlos Eugene Cretsinger
Apr 16, 2023
Carlos Eugene Cretsinger passed away on April 16, 2023, at the age of 62 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born on April 27, 1960, in Abingdon, Virginia, Carlos brought so much love, joy, and inspiration to the lives of those around him.
Carlos was a compassionate and caring soul, touching the lives of everyone he encountered with his genuine kindness and warm smile....
Thomas Paul Williams
Apr 16, 2023
Retired Colonel Thomas (TP) Williams, USAF, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023. Tom, a pilot, was a veteran of the wars in Korea and Vietnam and retired after 31 years in the US Air Force. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Carol, two daughters, Ann Black and Nancy Phillips; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A memorial...
Jackie Earl Sinkey
Apr 16, 2023
Jackie “Jack” Earl Sinkey, 77, of Cabot, Arkansas passed away April 16, 2023. He was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on January 14, 1946, to the late Earl Sinkey and Norma McClellan.
Jack is preceded in death by his son, Hunter Sinkey. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Debbie Sinkey; daughter, Jaclyn Rogers; sons, Steve Garner and...
Linda Aline Kissinger
Apr 16, 2023
Linda Aline Kissinger, 77, of Alexander, Arkansas passed away April 16, 2023. She was born May 11, 1945 in Phoenix, Arizona to the late Cecil R. Harvey and Aline (Surguine) Harvey.
Linda was a quiet lady who preferred to stay home. She spent much of her time crocheting and cross-stitching. She also enjoyed working crossword puzzles and watching Game...
Mildred Irene Temple
Apr 16, 2023
The sweet life of Milly Temple, 97 years old, ended peacefully in her home on April 15, 2023. Born on September 5, 1925, to John and Lee Ross Cotten, she was the youngest of four children.
Her parents and her siblings, Lavada Smith, Opal Murphy, and Bill Cotten, all preceded her in death, as did her beloved husband of...
Edith Othelle Good
Apr 15, 2023
Edith Othelle Good, 104, of Conway, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 15, 2023. She was born in Big Sandy, Texas on July 19, 1918 to the late, Walter Belyeu and Nora Fant Belyeu. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Monis Good, brothers, Howell Canon, Carrol Belyeu, Ernest Belyeu and an infant great-granddaughter,...
Cynthia Ann Rye
Apr 15, 2023
Cynthia Ann Rye, 74, of North Little Rock, formerly of Cabot, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023, at the VA Hospital in Little Rock. She was born to the late Robert Edward Lafond, Sr. and Betty Jo (White) Lafond in Nuremberg, Germany while her father was stationed at Nuremberg. Cynthia is also preceded in death by her husband, Billy Jerrell Rye,...
Tommy Edward Tillery
Apr 15, 2023
Tommy Tillery, 82, of Commerce, Texas, passed away at his residence surrounded by family on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Tommy was born on November 3, 1940, in Hot Springs, AR to Gilbert Tillery Sr. and Myrtle Harrison Tillery. Tommy worked and retired from the City of Farmers Branch. Tommy enjoyed playing golf and riding motorcycles.
He is survived by...
Brandon Davis Priddy
Apr 15, 2023
Brandon Davis Priddy, 21, of Alexander, Arkansas passed away April 15, 2023. He was born December 11, 2001 in Benton, Arkansas.
Brandon enjoyed playing video games, listening to pod casts, and playing with his cats. He was a compassionate, loving, and caring young man who brought a smile to all he met.
Preceding Brandon in death are his...
Deborah Johnette "Johnnie" (Drennan) Williams
Apr 15, 2023
Deborah Johnette “Johnnie" (Drennan) Williams, 76, from Beebe Arkansas passed away on April 15, 2023, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on November 20, 1946, in Beebe, Arkansas and is preceded in death by her parents, Boone and Mamie (Riley) Drennan: two sisters, Martha Belle Jenkins and Ducy Brown; one grandson, Kristopher “Kitt” Weathers.
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Bobbie Barker
Apr 14, 2023
Bobbie Barker, age 92, formerly of Pasadena, Texas passed away peacefully at her home in Searcy, Arkansas on Friday, April 14, 2023. She was born in Damascus, Arkansas on September 24, 1930 to the late Jesse Lee Barker and Flossie Presley Barker Pringle. She is preceded in death by her brother, Jesse T. Barker, her son, Daniel Ray Barker and...
Charles Albert Hutchison
Apr 14, 2023
Charles Hutchison died suddenly during cardiac surgery on April 14, 2023 at the age of 64. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ward Hutchison of Colorado, and Inez Pittman Hutchison Laird of Florence, MS. He was born in Jackson, MS, raised as a Methodist to love God and his beautiful world.
He worked as an engineer and...
Curtis Gerald Mashburn, Jr
Apr 14, 2023
Curtis Gerald Mashburn, Jr, age 82, of Sherwood, Arkansas went to be with the Lord April 14, 2023. He was born on September 6, 1940, in North Little Rock to Curtis and Ellen Smith Mashburn.
Gerald was a member of the Church of Christ and was a contractor prior to his retirement. He loved studying the Bible, fishing and collecting...
Christine Spradlin Scoggins
Apr 14, 2023
Christine Spradlin Scoggins, beloved mother, Grandma Teen, Grandma, Aunt Punk, and friend went home to be with Jesus, her Savior, on April 14, 2023 at the age of 98. Christine was born on December 13, 1924 in Okolona, Arkansas to Arthur Ross Spradlin and May White Spradlin. She was the fifth of five children, Vesta Lucille Spradlin, Ovelle Spradlin Barkdoll,...