Kathryn Lucille Orr
Jan 2, 2023
Kathryn (Katie) Lucille (Thurman) Orr passed away peacefully on January 2, 2023 at Baptist Health Hospital in Little Rock with her daughters by her side. Born October 20, 1930 in Pilot Knob Missouri, she was the daughter of Noah and Florence Irene Thurman. Kathryn was strong willed and independent. She worked in her early years as an elevator operator in...
Richard Walker Hester
Jan 2, 2023
Richard Walker Hester, 90, of Benton, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on January 2, 2023. He was born September 23, 1932 in Paron, Arkansas to the late Jasper and Helen (Kirkpatrick) Hester.
Richard loved the Lord and served Him with his whole heart. He served in many areas of the church including Sunday School teacher, board member,...
Bobby Lee Strayhorn
Jan 2, 2023
Bobby Lee Strayhorn, 80, passed away January 2, 2023. He was born March 10, 1942, to James AZ and Senia Ann (McEuen) Strayhorn. Bobby was a Vietnam Veteran, a retired car man with Union Pacific Railroad, and a cattle farmer. He was a past member of VFW Post 7769, past Board member of Arkansas Cattleman’s Association, and a member of...
Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Kenneth Mack Eubanks
Jan 1, 2023
Command Sergeant Major (Retired) Kenneth Eubanks, 82, of Conway, AR went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2023, at Baptist Health Medical Center of Little Rock, AR. Born on June 17, 1940, in Beech Grove, AR to the late Frank and Pearlie Eubanks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Lucia...
Jeremy Michael Gregory
Jan 1, 2023
Jeremy Michael Gregory, 42, of Benton, was found January 1, 2023, in Jessieville. He had been in a car accident Oct. 8, 2022. His family has been searching for him for three months.
He was born July 18, 1980, in Ruidoso, NM. Jeremy worked in Hydraulics and Carpentry. He played piano and guitar. He loved music. He enjoyed the...
Brent Allen McNair
Jan 1, 2023
Brent Allen McNair, 42, of North Little Rock passed away January 1, 2023. He was born in Little Rock on February 24, 1980.
Brent is survived by his mother, Diane Robinson Barnard, daughters: Kaylyn Marie McNair and Grady Haze McNair; grandmother, Carlie Blankenship (Dan); brothers: Curtis Wayne McNair, Alex Wayne Barnard and T.J. McNair; sister: Maria Hailey (Kenneth) aunts and...
Betty Sue Underwood
Jan 1, 2023
Betty Sue Bush Underwood, 80, passed away January 1, 2023 in the presence of the people who loved her. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lowell Joe Underwood and her sister, Carolyn Byrd. She is survived by 3 children and 3 grandchildren; Jill (John) Ogles, of North Little Rock and their 2 boys (William and Patrick), Amy...
Douglas "Doug" Francis Killian
Jan 1, 2023
Douglas “Doug” Francis Killian, age 78, of Amity, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023.
He was born on February 6, 1944, in Chebeague Island, Maine, the son of the late Francis Lonzo Killian and Geraldine Small Killian.
On July 24, 1965, he married the love of his life, Mary Lou Winford, who preceded him in death...
Wilma Jean Beall
Jan 1, 2023
Wilma Jean Jackson Beall, 82, of Sherwood passed on January 1, 2023. She was born in Pulaski County on July 8, 1940 to W.O. Jackson and Bertha Schmidt Jackson.
She loved flowers and gardening. Arkansas was home and the only time she left was to see William (Bill) when he was serving in the military. They loved to get away...
Pamela Jean Whitley
Jan 1, 2023
Pamela Jean Capps Whitley entered the New Year in the best way possible, in the arms of her Lord and Savior. Pam was known for reaching out to others and always providing kind, encouraging words. She was a second mom to many in the community and was often referred to as "Big Mama". Her favorite things in life were her children, spoiling her...
Mary Helen Thomas
Jan 1, 2023
Mary Helen Stoops Thomas, 94, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on January 1, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Ray “Bay” Thomas.
She is survived by her son, Tony (Darlene) Thomas; daughter, Reggina “Reggie” Thomas Bough, both from Little Rock; four grandchildren, Avery (Janet) Thomas, of Little Rock, Tracy (Brian Campbell) of Redfield, Michael (Megan)...
James "Jim" Gwin
Jan 1, 2023
James “Jim” Gwin age 74 of North Little Rock passed away New Year’s Day. He is survived by his wife of 54 years and high school sweetheart, Brenda, and his three daughters Darla Turnage, Teri Westbrook and Joi Cummins. He is also survived by his grandchildren Caleb and Noah Turnage, Jacob Gwin, Hazle Westbrook and Riley Cummins. His siblings: Charlotte Edwards,...
Sandy Fallin
Dec 31, 2022
Sandy Fallin, age 67, of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, December 31st, 2022. She was born May 27, 1955, in Bluffton, Indiana, to Donald Staten and Wanda Sue Jackson Staten.
Sandy was a customer service representative at Malone, Inc.
Sandy was a member of Sycamore Baptist Church.
She loved going to yard sales,...
Fredrick Allen Bergan
Dec 30, 2022
Fredrick Allen Bergan, 79, of Austin, Arkansas, formerly of Beebe, passed away on December 30, 2022. Fred was born on December 2, 1943, to Elvin and Francis Bergan in Glendale, California.
Fred is a Veteran of the Vietnam War. He served honorably in the United States Army, Co A, 4 BN, 23rd IN, 25th Infantry Division and also served in...
Jody Porter
Dec 30, 2022
Jody Porter, age 81, of Amity, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 30, 2022.
Jody was born on December 23, 1941, in Alexandria, Indiana. She was the daughter of Quentin Roosevelt Odom and Clarice Redman Odom. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Porter; her parents; her son, Randy Porter; her brother,...
Danny Padgett
Dec 30, 2022
Danny Padgett, age 68, of Hot Springs passed away December 30, 2022.
He was born on March 8, 1954, in Hot Springs, to Wilburn and Louise (Sheets) Padgett. Other than his parents, Danny was preceded in death by four sisters and one brother.
Loving survivors include his son, Daniel Padgett; two daughters, Melissia Matthews and Candice Hull; life...
Beverly Webb
Dec 30, 2022
Beverly Webb, age 71, of Glenwood, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022.
She was born on March 26, 1951, in Montgomery, Alabama, the daughter of John Young and Emmier Godwin Young. On July 19, 1969, she was married to the true love of her life, John James Webb, who preceded her in death on July 11, 2017. She...
James Roy Blucker
Dec 30, 2022
James Roy Blucker, 70, of Sherwood began his life as a preemie on May 29, 1952 in Olmstead, Arkansas. He spent his childhood days out in the country, running and playing with his siblings and cousins. He married his high school sweetheart, Gail McCool and moved to Runyan Acres to raise their family, be a great daddy to his two...
Timothy Robert Smiddy
Dec 29, 2022
Timothy Robert Smiddy, 61, of Bismarck, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at his home.
He was born July 29, 1961, in La Follette, Tennessee, to William Tom Smiddy, Senior and Polly Ellen Rains Smiddy.
Timothy worked for O’Reilly Auto Parts as a commercial delivery driver.
Survivors include his wife, Joy Lynn Cook Smiddy of Wilburn,...
Doyle E Hood
Dec 29, 2022
Doyle Edward Hood, Jr., 67, of Conway, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022. He was born July 6, 1955 in Danville, Arkansas to Doyle Edward Hood, Sr. and Kaye Hood. Doyle was a Christian and of the Baptist faith. Doyle served in the United States Air Force. After his honorable discharge, he worked as a draftsman. In the...