All Obituaries
Donald Eugene Mcgee
Nov 22, 2023
Donald Eugene McGee, age 63, of Enola, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.griffinleggettconway.com for the McGee family.
Imogene Simpkins Cronk
Nov 22, 2023
Imogene Simpkins Cronk, age 88, passed away on November 22, 2023. Imogene was born on March 29, 1935, in Mariba, Kentucky to Arnold and Zeta (Fultz) Simpkins. She was a housewife and loved her family. Imogene was loved very dearly by all who knew her and will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her children; Geraldine Dages, Christine...
Carlie Craig Wetherington
Nov 22, 2023
Carlie Craig Wetherington, 65, of Okolona, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.
He was born February 23, 1958, in Okolona to Charlie Wetherington and Agnes Evelyn Rutheford Wetherington.
Carlie worked as a painter.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers: Frankie Mock and Terry and Perry Clark and his sister:...
Darlene Sue Bargar
Nov 22, 2023
Darlene Sue Bargar, 73, of North Little Rock, went to rest in the arms of her Lord on Nov. 22, 2023. Born Jan. 5, 1950, to Bill and Betty Jo Bargar, she was a graduate of NLRHS in 1968 and, later, Draughon School of Business in Little Rock. A lifetime member of First United Methodist Church of North Little...
Shirley Kay Collier
Nov 22, 2023
Shirley Kay Collier, 73, of North Little Rock officially gained her wings on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. She was born in Little Rock on May 25, 1950 and spent her childhood in California and Washington state before moving back after high school. After obtaining her nursing degree she showed her care and compassion by dedicating her life to Riley’s...
Carolyn Louise Anderson-Fuller
Nov 22, 2023
Carolyn Anderson-Fuller, age 79, of Beebe, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on November 22, 2023. She was born on May 8, 1944, in Conway, Arkansas to Elza and Helen Johnson.
Carolyn retired from South Conway County School District as a school secretary. She was a member of Life Fellowship Assembly of God in Searcy.
Carolyn’s joys in...
Debra Cox-Kliewer
Nov 21, 2023
We regretfully announce the passing of Debra Cox-Kliewer, 69, of Benton, on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Debbie was surrounded by her family and passed away peacefully.
Our Mom and Meme was one of the strongest women to ever walk this earth and we were blessed to have her as the head of our family. She was born to Olen...
Aaron Reed Hinton
Nov 21, 2023
Our son Aaron Reed Hinton, 42, died on November 21. He was the oldest of 4. During his life he achieved his lifelong dream of becoming a pilot as well as an instructor. He died of cirrhosis of the liver due to alcoholism. He once wrote a poem that began with the line "A life gone wrong, dreams shattered, love...
Glenn Edward Harkrider
Nov 21, 2023
Glenn Edward Harkrider passed away on November 21, 2023, at the age of 77. His battle with cancer and serious medical issues over the last year showed his courage in facing life challenges with God’s amazing grace.
Glenn was born in Curtis, Arkansas, to Arlin and Orleene Harkrider and had three brothers and four sisters. Glenn accepted Jesus Christ...
Sharon Johnson
Nov 20, 2023
Sharon Ann Ashcraft Johnson, 76 of Pearcy, AR went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 20, 2023, after a long illness. Sharon was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the late Jeanetta and Leonard Ashcraft on April 26, 1947.
After graduating from McGehee High School in 1965 she went on to earn a...
Margaret Mae Suitt
Nov 20, 2023
Margaret Mae Suitt, passed away peacefully at her home on November 20, 2023, with her husband, Bill by her side. Born on December 27, 1941, in Annapolis, MD, Margaret's passion for education began early in life as she pursued her dreams and obtained a master's degree in teaching. She worked as a first-grade teacher at Forest City, Rose City, and...
Joe "Papa Joe" Sams
Nov 20, 2023
Joe "Papa Joe" Sams, age 58, of Norman, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023.
He was born on August 8, 1965, in Texarkana, Texas, the son of Carl Wayne Sams and Cecilene Wells Sams. He was preceded in death by his father.
Papa Joe, as he was fondly known by everyone, was a Christian in his faith and was...
Gary Wayne Young
Nov 20, 2023
Gary Wayne Young, age 62, of Caddo Gap, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023.
He was born on December 12, 1960, in Hot Springs, the son of C.W. Young and Lida Jane Black. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his two grandchildren, Chaston Mandan Lee Fairless and Kandace Marie Moore.
On May 3, 1980, Gary...
Freddie Lindy
Nov 19, 2023
Freddie Lindy, age 82, of Glenwood, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 19, 2023, with his loving family by his side.
He was born on July 23, 1941, in Mount Olympus, Indiana, the son of Paul D. Lindy and Elsie Hill Lindy. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathy Crippin; his parents; one brother, Burkee...
Mary "Beth" Elizabeth Russell
Nov 19, 2023
Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Russell, 80, of Benton, AR, passed away on November 19, 2023. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was beautiful inside and out, and created beauty through her crafts, flowers and plants. Her Southern cooking was legendary, especially “Grammy's spaghetti”. She loved deeply and will be dearly missed by all.
Beth was...
Jackie Faye James
Nov 19, 2023
Jackie Faye James, age 80, of Oden, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 19, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on July 7, 1943, in Sedalia, Missouri, the daughter of John and Daisy Covington. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Billy Covington and Gary Covington.
Jackie...
Archie Franklin Miller, Jr.
Nov 19, 2023
Archie Franklin Miller, Jr. , 74, of Benton, Arkansas passed away November 19, 2023. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Archie Franklin, Sr. and Annie Laura (Collie) Miller.
Archie worked many years as a project manager in granite and stone manufacturing.
He was dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew him.
Arrangements entrusted to...
Kenneth "Sonny" Wilkerson
Nov 19, 2023
Kenneth "Sonny" Wilkerson, age 78, of Glenwood, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023.
He was born on March 4, 1945, in Weleetka, Oklahoma, the son of Homer Walter Wilkerson and Dorothy Vernon Lewis. He preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Earline Wilson; and his half-brother, Jack Hammond.
On May 13, 1967, Sonny married the love of...
Gene Powell Smith
Nov 19, 2023
Gene Powell Smith, age 78, of North Little Rock, died November 19, 2023, after a seven year battle with Parkinson's disease.
Gene was born in Little Rock, a son of Ruben and Ruby Smith. He attended NLR schools and later joined the National Guard.
His professional career included restaurant and nightclub management, carpet installation for over 30 years, owner of...
Raymond Martin O'Neal
Nov 18, 2023
Raymond Martin O'Neal, 85, of Benton, Arkansas passed away November 18, 2023. He was born July 31, 1938 in Bald Knob, Arkansas to the late Lawrence and Gladys (Martin) O'Neal.
Raymond worked in the public transportation department as a bus driver for many years.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 25 years, Mary O'Neal;...


