All Obituaries

Charles Philip Ayres

Charles Philip Ayres

Aug 2, 2023



Charles Philip Ayres was called to his heavenly home by God on 2 August 2023. He was 93 years old. An only child, he was born in El Dorado Kansas on 19 April 1930 to Weston Philip Ayres and Doris Amelia  Robinson. He tells tales of his early childhood on his grandparents’ farm; of a travel west by car to...

Ms. Peggy Cornett

Ms. Peggy Cornett

Aug 1, 2023

Peggy Sauls Cornett passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, after suffering a broken leg. Her body struggled to mend, but in its 93rd year of life, lacked the strength to recover from the trauma. She was born on July 26, 1930, in Atlanta, Georgia to Joseph and Grace Sauls. She had three siblings, Earnest, Raymond, and Eleanor who preceded...

Oza Mae Trickey Jones

Oza Mae Trickey Jones

Aug 1, 2023

Oza Mae Trickey Jones, 93, of Little Rock, went home to be with the Lord on August 1, 2023.

She was born January 29, 1930, to Joseph and Alma Harris, in Lonoke Arkansas. Oza was a devoted member of the First Church of the Nazarene/The Forge.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her infant daughter, Jocelyn Trickey; husband,...

Robert "Bob" Waymond Adair, Jr.

Robert "Bob" Waymond Adair, Jr.

Aug 1, 2023

Robert “Bob” Waymond Adair, Jr. passed away on August 1, 2023, in Plano, Texas at the age of 83. He was born to Robert and Irma Lee (Casey) Adair on March 29, 1940 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. 

Bob married Patsy “Pat” Gene Tull on June 13, 1964 in Hollywood, Arkansas. They were married for over 59 years.

Bob graduated from...

Emily Victoria Kisling

Emily Victoria Kisling

Aug 1, 2023

Emily Victoria (Jefferson) Kisling, age 76, passed from this life on Tuesday August 1st, 2023, in Calera Oklahoma. She was born April 25th, 1947, in Achille, Oklahoma to Rev. Absalom Paul Sr. and Minnie Victoria (Wall) Jefferson. She graduated from Blue High School (Oklahoma) and from Haskell Indian College (Kansas) with an associate degree in business. She was a proud...

Johnny "JR" Raines

Johnny "JR" Raines

Jul 31, 2023

Johnny “JR” Raines, age 60, of Kirby, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023.

 

He was born on July 8, 1963, in California, the son of Harold Loyd Raines and Clydie Sue Smith Raines.  He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Billy Dock Lambert and Kenneth H. Raines.

 

JR enjoyed traveling, fishing, cooking, especially...

Glenda P. Garner

Glenda P. Garner

Jul 31, 2023

 

Glenda P. Garner, age 77, of Hot Springs Village, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, at her home with her loving family by her bedside.

 

She was born on May 27, 1946, in Chicago Illinois, the daughter of Paul Ralston Miller, Jr. and Enamae Francis Butler Miller.  She was preceded in death by her parents; and her...

Josie Mae Watkins

Josie Mae Watkins

Jul 31, 2023

Josie Mae Watkins, 90, of North Little Rock went to be with the Lord, July 31, 2023.  She was the only daughter, born to the late Myrtle (Tucker) and Robert Butler on June 24, 1933 in Nevada County, AR.

She was preceded in death by seven brothers; and the love of her life, her husband of 66 years, Charles L...

Cynthia Renee Armstrong Mathis

Cynthia Renee Armstrong Mathis

Jul 30, 2023

Cynthia Renee Armstrong Mathis, 49, of Conway passed away July 30, 2023. Cindy was born October 29, 1973 in North Little Rock, AR to Janie Annette and Clyde Armstrong Sr.  She was a 1992 graduate of Vilonia High School.  

Cindy is survived by her parents; her loving husband of 27 years, Kevin Mathis; two sons and daughters-in-law: Taylor &...

Calvin Barry Johnson

Calvin Barry Johnson

Jul 30, 2023

Calvin Barry Johnson, 64, of Alexander went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 30, 2023. Born November 6, 1958, in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Carl Gene Johnson and Imogene Baxley Johnson. Calvin married the love of his life and best friend, Shauri Adcock, on June 16, 2001. He was retired from the City of...

Sandra Marie Wernikowski

Sandra Marie Wernikowski

Jul 30, 2023

 

Sandra Marie Wernikowski, age 75, of North Little Rock, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023.

 

She was born on August 23, 1947, in Little Rock, the daughter of Billy Dean Ross and Mary Edna Gillispie Ross.  She was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, Billy David Ross.

 

Sandra was a teacher in the...

Roscoe Greene Jennings Jr

Roscoe Greene Jennings Jr

Jul 30, 2023

 

Roscoe Greene Jennings, Jr. (Rick), 75, of Little Rock, died Sunday, July 30, 2023. Rick was born on February 23, 1948 in Little Rock, AR to the late Roscoe Greene Jennings (Rocky) and Mae Josephine (Jo) Kerr Jennings. Rick was also the great, great grandson of Dr. Roscoe Greene Jennings, one of the eight founders of the Arkansas Industrial...

Brandon Ford Sink

Brandon Ford Sink

Jul 29, 2023

Brandon Ford Sink, beloved son and brother, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 29, 2023.

Born June 29, 1983, in Little Rock, Brandon was a fun-loving, boisterous, and daring child. He was fearless, learning to swim unaccompanied by age two, and riding his bike without training wheels by age three.

Brandon immediately distinguished himself as a gifted athlete, mastering every...

John Edward Barclay

John Edward Barclay

Jul 29, 2023

 

John Edward Barclay, 81 of Ward, Arkansas passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023.   He was born April 11, 1942, in Canton, Illinois to Clarence Nicholas and Maxine Faye (Morrow) Barclay.

He was predeceased by his wife of 45 years, Teresa Barclay and a sister, Patricia Jeanne (Barclay) Farrar.

John is survived by his children, Shawn Allan Barclay, Troy Jo...

Joe Doyan Breashears

Joe Doyan Breashears

Jul 29, 2023

 

Joe Doyan Breashears was born on July 14, 1942, and departed this life on July 29, 2023. 

 

He was a Christian and believed in a better life in Heaven.  He was a retired teacher and track coach and an avid hiker.  Joe was very proud of his accomplishment of walking one lap at the YMCA for each...

Ruby Jewel Mathis

Ruby Jewel Mathis

Jul 29, 2023

 

 

R. Jewel Mathis, of Mount Ida, Arkansas was called home to Heaven on July 29, 2023, by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Jewel was born May 14, 1938, in Prescott, Arkansas.

 

Jewel loved with a smile. Her life revolved around her Lord, her family and her friends.

Jewel was led to the Lord at the age...

Ronnie E. Moore

Ronnie E. Moore

Jul 29, 2023

Ronald Edward Moore, passed away unexpectedly on July 29th, 2023 at Baptist Hospital.  He was 76 years old. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death. Ronnie was born on July 5, 1947.

Ronnie is survived and missed by his loving wife  Jo of 33 years; his daughter Chris (Doug) Rhodes;  his stepsons, Chris (Melissa) Kirkpatrick, Michael...

Gary Perritt

Gary Perritt

Jul 29, 2023

Gary Lynn Perritt, age 74, went to his heavenly home on July 29, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Gary was born on December 25, 1948, in Crossett, Arkansas, to Judge Randolph and Maxine Powell Perritt.

As a young man, Gary excelled in leadership. He was on the high school football team, played the trumpet in the band...

Peggy Annette Purkiss

Peggy Annette Purkiss

Jul 28, 2023

Peggy Annette Purkiss was born on August 29, 1940 to George D. and Ira Dell Gregory Purkiss. She had two older sisters, Earline Siler Dailey and Willodeen “Tommye” Purkiss. She spent most of her childhood in Pangburn, Arkansas until her family moved to Little Rock. She graduated from Central High School in 1958.

She loved to tell stories about...

Laura Kimbrough

Laura Kimbrough

Jul 28, 2023

  Laura Lee Kimbrough went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 28th, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alice Shepherd Johnson and Joseph Cullen Johnson; brother, Harvey A. Johnson; nephew, Joseph Bounds; and brother-in-law, Bill Bounds. Laura was born November 29th, 1942 in Hickory Plains, AR where she spent most of her childhood....