Theresa Marie Petrey
Dec 6, 2025
Theresa Marie “Terry” Petrey
Mrs. Theresa Marie "Terry” Petrey, 64, of Jacksonville, Arkansas, passed away on December 6, 2025. Born on June 28, 1961, in Austin, Texas, Terry lived a life marked by resilience, service, and deep devotion to her family and community.
Terry was the daughter of Dr. Walter K. Hanak and Dorothy Hanak. Her early years were spent moving across...
William "Bill" Larry Keathley, Jr.
Dec 6, 2025
William “Bill” Larry Keathley, Jr., age 55, of Conway, passed away December 6, 2025. He was born in Conway, Arkansas, to the late William Larry Keathley, Sr. and Sharon Matthews Keathley.
Bill is survived by his wife, Tisha Keathley; daughters, Grace and Laiken Keathley; sister, Kristy Keathley Drollinger (Dan) and numerous extended family and friends.
Bill served his community courageously and selflessly...
Diane Griffin
Dec 6, 2025
Diane Gail Haymes Griffin, of Austin, Arkansas left this world on December 6th, 2025, at the age of 80. She was born on December 31st, 1944, to Ed and Blanche Haymes of Austin where she grew up on their dairy farm.
In her early life, Diane was a proud homemaker and alongside her mother, founded the Baugh Chapel Extension Homemakers Club....
George "Eugene" Allison
Dec 6, 2025
George "Eugene" Allison, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, went to be with the Lord on December 6, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on October 21, 1959, in Little Rock, Arkansas, Eugene’s life was one of dedication, service, and love for his family and community.
Eugene worked for many years at Affiliated, where he demonstrated his strong work...
Meredith John Spann
Dec 5, 2025
Meredith John Spann, of Little Rock, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock. She was 78.
Born February 17, 1947, in Stuttgart, Arkansas, she was the only child of Dr. Milton Carr John and Amelia “Meo” Hoffman John. Her parents focused on her education and made a conscious effort to expose her to various cultures,...
Kenneth Wayne Tankersley
Dec 5, 2025
Kenneth Wayne Tankersley, affectionately known as Kenny, passed away on December 5, 2025, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born on March 9, 1954, in Little Rock to William Tankersley and Louise Wimberley, Kenny filled his life with a dedication to family, hard work, and a zest for life’s simplest pleasures.
Kenny devoted over 25 years of his career to Georgia Pacific, embodying...
Dixie Courtney Shemwell
Dec 5, 2025
Dixie Shemwell, 85, Hot Springs, Arkansas, formerly of Tipton, Missouri, died peacefully on December 5, 2025. She was a woman whose spirit ran as free and fearless as the horses she loved. From the time she was a young girl, she found her joy in horses. Horses weren’t just a hobby for her, they were truly a lifelong passion, a...
Clyde Wayne Owen
Dec 5, 2025
Clyde Wayne Owen, 76, died peacefully on Friday, December 5, 2025. While he was born on June 1, 1949 in New Boston, TX, the date that fundamentally changed his life was his sobriety date of December 9, 1984. For over four decades, he was a dedicated and productive member of his community, transforming his own life and countless others.
Clyde’s life...
Thelma Louise Bloom
Dec 5, 2025
Thelma Louise Bloom, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and lifelong teacher of young children, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on December 5, at the age of 96. She dedicated most of her life to elementary education, homemaking, and church work.
Louise was born on October 1, 1929, in Walnut Springs, Texas, to I.G. and Thelma Berry. The family moved several...
Gordon Lee Apple
Dec 5, 2025
Gordon Lee Apple of Little Rock went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 5, 2025. Gordon was born in Havana, Arkansas on December 29, 1930. He is preceded in death by his parents Ozzo and Mamie Apple, brothers, Wayne Apple, Clyde Apple, Ray Apple, and Kent Apple, and sister Margaret Bull. He is also preceded in...
Rosemary Beth Boggs
Dec 4, 2025
Rosemary Beth (Stalans) Boggs was born in Knoxville, TN and spent most of her life in Arkansas, near her mother and sister. This allowed her to spend time with her family, which she treasured. She was a member of Sylvan Hills Church of Christ and enjoyed helping when she could. She especially enjoyed attending the monthly widows dinner...
Ethel Louise Burks
Dec 4, 2025
Ethel Louise Burks, born on June 21, 1951, in East Prairie, Missouri, passed away on December 4, 2025. Ethel lived a life characterized by her fiery spirit, generosity, and unwavering love for her family. She was a true firecracker, quick to speak her mind, quick to forgive, and always ready with a bit of playful sass. Beneath that spark was...
Scott E. Martin
Dec 4, 2025
Scott E. Martin, a devoted father, papa, and proud supporter of his family, passed away on December 4, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on March 29, 1959, in Dayton Ohio, Scott lived with a sense of purpose that showed in everything he did.
Scott spent his career as a computer technician with the Corps of Engineers, where he oversaw...
Hazel Hogue
Dec 4, 2025
Hazel Hogue, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on September 3, 1944, in Lincolnton, North Carolina, she dedicated her life to nurturing her family and creating a warm and loving home.
As a good stay-at-home mom and grandmother, Hazel was known for her kind heart and unwavering devotion...
Gwendolyn Annette Ray Stickney
Dec 3, 2025
Gwendolyn Annette Ray Stickney, age 60, of Glenwood, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
She was born on September 4, 1965 in Murfreesboro. Gwendolyn was the daughter of Darrell Gene Ray and Marilyn Louise Long Willingham. She is preceded in death by her father and her stepfather, Raymond Willingham.
Gwendolyn was Baptist in her faith. On September 2, 2000, she married...
Karen Kay Butner
Dec 3, 2025
Karen Kay Kelton Butner, 81, of Alexander, Arkansas, passed away on December 3, 2025. Karen was born March 16, 1944, in Paris, Arkansas, to Deward and Mildred Kelton.Karen grew up between town and the country, spending time at her grandparents’ place—where there was no electricity or plumbing—learning to gather eggs, pick produce, crochet, and ride horses. She was proud to...
Mary Frances Daniel
Dec 3, 2025
Mary Frances Daniel, 74, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Born on July 5, 1951, in Brownsville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of John William Noles, Jr. and Mary Katherine (Griffin) Noles. She grew up in Osceola, Arkansas, where she formed the values and work ethic that shaped the rest of her life.
Mary Frances...
Theresa Gresham
Dec 2, 2025
Minnie Theresa Squires Gresham, simply known as Theresa, was born January 15, 1934. She married her one true love, James Gresham, on February 12, 1953, They enjoyed 63 years together until his passing. Shortly after marriage, she was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses, a faith she held dear.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Roger and Gretchen Morris,...
Donald "Smitty Don" Lee Smith
Dec 2, 2025
Donald “Smitty Don ” Lee Smith,“POPPY”Donald Lee Smith, age 74, of Newhope, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025, in his home. He was born in Nashville, Arkansas, on July 21, 1951, to Kemmel and Erma Faye Smith.He married the love of his life, Diana McIntosh, on January 15, 1971, and together they shared 40 wonderful years before her passing on...
Patricia "Pattye" Wacaster
Dec 2, 2025
Patricia “Pattye” Ann Wacaster, 87, of Bonnerdale passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her husband, JD, parents, Coleman and Linnie Phillips, brother Donald, and sisters Opal Sue and Norma Dean.
Those left to cherish her memory include her sister, Judy Horton, her two sons: Gerry (Diane) and David (Jackie), two grandchildren: Kathryn (Daryl) White and...