Margaret “Granny” Matthew, age 88, of Hot Springs, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.
She was born on April 28, 1934, in Birmingham, Alabama, the daughter of John Starr Thorton and Margaret Brown Thorton. She was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, Karl Matthew; her parents; one brother; one sister; and two children.
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Glen Neal “Duck” Daniels, 83, of Benton, Arkansas passed away January 17, 2023. He was born November 15, 1939 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Earnest and Ruby Tilley Daniels.
Glen was a graduate of Mabelvale High School. He worked in the composing department at Arkansas Gazette, prior to it being renamed to Arkansas Democrat/Gazette. Glen was a...
Barbara Jane (Saenger) Myers, 67, of Sherwood, died January 17, 2023. She was born December 28, 1955 in San Antonio, Texas, to the late Robert and Helen (Henslee) Saenger. She was preceded by half-brother, Jimmie Farra. Barbara is survived by sisters: Sandra Stricklin (Loyal), Carla Hobbs (Steve), and Janice Saenger. No service at this time.
Cremation arrangements by Smith...
Martha Louellen Waller of Cabot, Arkansas was born November 10, 1936 to Samuel Edgar Martin and Bertha Marie Martin at Lodges Corner, Arkansas. On January, 17, 2023, surrounded by her devoted family, Martha went to Heaven to join her loving husband, Bob. She was 86 years old.
Martha was a wonderful mother to four children, Barbara Acree (Jimmy), Brenda...
David Joseph Cassinelli, 76, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s on January 16, 2023.
He was born to Richard and Louise Cassinelli on July 9, 1946. David was named after his paternal Italian grandfather, Louis David Cassinelli, and maternal German grandfather, Joseph Jung. David grew up in...
Ima Dean Draper Tedder, age 88, of Daisy, Arkansas passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023.
She was born on November 22, 1934, on the Little Missouri River in Daisy, Arkansas, the daughter of Ebb and Artha Mack Draper. On December 3, 1952, she married the love of her life, Jesse Eugene “Doc” Tedder, who after 54 wonderful years...
Peggy A. Hamilton, 73, of Houston, Arkansas passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023. She was born on January 26, 1949 in North Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Walter Lee Justice and Dula Eldean Justice. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Joe Justice and Ronnie Lee Justice.She is survived by her husband of 58 years,...
Patricia “Patsy” Ann McCoy, 65, of Mayflower, gained her angel wings and is reunited with Jesus and her parents Kenneth and Marie Jerrell. She left this earth on Sunday, January 15th, 2023. She was surrounded by her family who deeply loved and adored their mom and granny.
She was her daughter’s best friend and vice-versa. Patsy grew up in Mayflower...
Zarious Ge-Borris Evans, 13, passed away January 15, 2023. He was born July 13, 2009 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Zarious was a student at Benton Junior High School. He was willing and open to try new things. Zarious was brave and outspoken. He enjoyed sports and played basketball and football. Zarious was a typical teenage boy who spent time playing...
Robert Lee Thompson, 75, of North Little Rock, left this world unexpectedly due to heart complications, Sunday, January 15, 2023. He was born on November 21, 1947, in Conway, AR to the late Jarvy and Lillie Thompson.
Robert was a member of Crystal Valley Baptist Church, a 1965 graduate of Oak Grove High School, and owner of Robert Thompson Construction....
Ivene Arivett, age 88, of Dover, Arkansas, formerly of Garland, Texas, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023.
She was born on June 1, 1934, in Coleman, Oklahoma, the daughter of Johnnie Howard and Bonnie (Lattie) Howard. On April 25, 1951, she was married to the true love of her life, Winnon Arivett, who preceded her in death on...
Judith Ann Bearden, 81, of Malvern, passed away January 14, 2023. She was born in Erie, Pennsylvania to Jeannie Burns and John Biondi who preceded her in death. She is survived by her son, Mike Wehrly (Amanda); daughter, Judy Bearden; and other family members and friends.
Nancy Geraldine McClellan, 81, of Little Rock, Arkansas, born November 16, 1941, in Dierks, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Nancy was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, cousin, aunt, and friend.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer Beane and Jennie Hallman; and brother, Brant Beane. Nancy is...
Howard Paul Cross, 94, of Little Rock finally departed this world to be with the Lord on January 14, 2023.
(In Pauls' words)
On a sunny afternoon September 2, 1928 at 1721 South Gaines St., Gladys Cross sent my father Cage Cross, my brothers Cage Cross Jr., John Robert Cross and June Bracy Cross to the Little Rock Zoo...
Steven L. Defrese, 59, of Jacksonville, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023. Born in Watsonville, California, to Ray and Phyllis (Wilfawn) Defrese, he was a construction superintendent with Dave Grundfest Co.
He is survived by his brother, Dennis Defrese (Wynell) of Tennessee; sister, Kim Reese (Marty) of Eudora; nieces, Courtney Hooper (Alan) and Jessica Hand (Cliff); nephews, Jeremy Defrese (Laura),...
Nyomi Marie Thomas, infant daughter to Tiaunna Jackson and Je’Juan Terry of Jacksonville, was born and passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023. Born at Baptist Springhill Medical Center in North Little Rock, Nyomi weighed 7.62 ounces. Her parents will forever be in love with their precious angel that ascended to our Lord Jesus Christ.
She is survived by her...
Sarah Beckel, 87, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Known to friends as Sally, Sally was a registered nurse and worked in hospitals, private practice and for many years at the National Center for Toxicological Research in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She was also a leader at Weight Watchers meetings, and had a devoted...
Joseph Mehyou, age 32, died on Friday, January 13, 2023, in North Little Rock. He is survived by his father, Muhieddine (Morie) Mehyou; mother, Julia Hudson; sister, Heba Brown (Covy); stepmother, Myriam Mehyou; stepsister, Jennifer Cook (Paul); and three nieces Leslie, Layla Brown and Gabby Cook; and one nephew, James Cook of Little Rock; two chosen sisters, Micha Panek Gorse...
Lilly Fisher, our precious mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on Friday, January 13, 2023.
Lilly was born on May 28, 1929, in Tyler Texas, the third of twelve children. She was proceeded in death by her beloved husband of forty-four years, E.J. Fisher and by her grandson, D.J....
Terry Lee Toland, age 64, of Royal, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023.
He was born on June 27, 1958, in Phoenix Arizona, the son of Delmar Cecil Toland and Doris Lavern Partin Self. He was preceded in death by his wife; Donna Toland; his parents; and one sister Delphina.
Terry worked as a flooring...