All Obituaries
Shirley Faye Stewart
Mar 4, 2024
Shirley Stewart, 77, of Roland, Arkansas passed away on March 4, 2024.She was born on June 10, 1946 to Loyd and Annie Langley. She is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers: and one son, Mikey.Shirley is survived by her husband of sixty years, Doyle Gene Stewart; son, Doyle Allen Stewart (Shannon); grandchildren Lauran (Brent Burroughs), Dalton Stewart (Hope);...
Lucretia "DiAnn" Southworth-Galloway
Mar 4, 2024
Lucretia "DiAnn" Southworth-Galloway, known for her high spirit and compassionate heart departed on March 4th, 2024, with her family surrounding her. DiAnn was born on July 14th, 1949, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to her loving parents, Eugene Southworth and Mary Evelyn (Fooks) Brown, who preceded her in death. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and laughter that will...
Steven Baker
Mar 4, 2024
Steven Baker, age 62, of Royal, Arkansas, passed away on Monday March 4, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents Elvin Baker and Ozie Baker; two sisters, Linda Baker, and Virginia Webb; and one granddaughter Rebecca Naples.
Steven is survived by his loving wife Kathy Baker; sister Lois Bryant; loving children, Tyler and Kaci Baker, Zackery Baker, Seth and Stephine...
Lennie Crossett Laux
Mar 4, 2024
Lennie Crossett Laux, 84, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away March 4, 2024. She was born January 22, 1940 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the late Lester and Opal Crossett. Lennie is preceded in death by the father of her children, Dale Taylor as well as her second husband, Jim Laux; sisters, Naomi McCann, Betty Green, Natalie Koonce; brothers, Glen...
Dirk Alan Ekey
Mar 3, 2024
Dirk Alan Ekey was born on September 1, 1956 in Hays, Kansas. He was the first child ofDenzell and Thelma Fritzler Ekey. At the age of 10, Dirk lost his mother to cancer and wasbrought up in a blended family in Topeka KS. He graduated from Topeka High School where hewas a member of the marching band, the stage band...
Margie Louise Turner
Mar 3, 2024
Margie Louise Turner, age 70, of Big Sandy, Texas passed away on March 3, 2024. She was born August 4, 1953, in Martinez, California to Sol and Edith (Gibson) Cooksey.
Other than her parents, Margie was preceded in death by her husband, Hal Turner; siblings, J.W. Cooksey, Rita Moore, Betty Coates, Bobby Cooksey, Joyce Counts, and Gordon Cooksey.
Loving survivors include her daughters, Wendy...
Mary Jo Jones
Mar 3, 2024
Mary Jo Jones, 88, of Malvern, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at her home surrounded by her two daughters.
She was born April 20, 1935, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to Elmer Penney and Bessie McCallum Penney.
Mary Jo was a founding member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. She loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also enjoyed gardening her flowers.
Her...
James Davis
Mar 3, 2024
James (Jim) Dale Davis, age 85 years, left this world on March 3rd, 2024. He was a beacon of light and hope to those around him. His devotion to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, was evident in his everyday actions and interactions. He was always extending a hand of help and a word of comfort to those in need....
Wanda Jean Golden
Mar 3, 2024
Wanda Jean Golden, age 91, of Kirby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 3, 2024.
She was born on December 11, 1932, the daughter of Walter Parker and Willie Belle Dwyer Parker. She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepfather, Jimmy Tedder; her two brothers, Harold and Freeman Parker; and her two sisters-in-law, Juanita...
Kathryn Annette Stolzer
Mar 2, 2024
Kathryn Annette Stolzer, known for her dedicated career as an LPN and her deep love for nursing, passed away on March 2, 2024. Born in Little Rock, AR, on August 18, 1958, Kathryn's compassionate nature and commitment to caring for others defined her professional journey.
Kathryn was a “navy brat”, raised in a military household and learned quickly to be grateful...
Billy Joe Duncan
Mar 2, 2024
Billy Joe Duncan, 78, of Benton, died Saturday, March 2, 2024 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Little Rock after a short illness. He was born July 16, 1945 to the late Ruben Jesse and Evelyn Marie Duncan. Billy was one of ten children born to his parents. Brothers Jess, Paul Harvey, Larry James, Michael Lynn, Charles Ray, and sisters, Betty Jean,...
Travis Toland
Mar 2, 2024
Travis Wayne Toland, age 76 of Royal, Arkansas, faded into glory on March 2, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, O. D. "Bodie" Toland and Jean McCaskill Toland; a son, Danny Toland; brother, Ray Toland; mother-in-law, Lola Jean Tucker; and brother-in-law, Jerry Smith.
Travis was born on April 27, 1947, in Bearden, Arkansas and was raised in Camden,...
Evelyn Jean (Duggar) Long
Mar 1, 2024
Evelyn Jean (Duggar) Long, age 83, of Salisbury, Maryland, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on March 1, 2024. Evelyn was born on October 31, 1940 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the daughter of James Alfred and Velma Lee Duggar. Evelyn graduated from Draughon’s Business College in Tulsa, Oklahoma and married Frank Daniel “Dan” Long, Sr. on July...
Mitchell Wayne Doyle
Mar 1, 2024
Mitchell “Mickey” Wayne Doyle, 60, of North Little Rock died Friday, March 1, 2024, in Russellville, Ark. He was born Feb. 13, 1964, in El Paso, Texas, to Deloy “Dee” Allen Doyle and Connie Goyer Doyle.
During his childhood, he lived in Hannibal, Mo., and in Searcy, Hope, Conway and Russellville, Ark. He graduated from Russellville High School in 1982. He...
John M. Turner
Mar 1, 2024
John M. Turner, 90, of Little Rock, passed away on March 1, 2024. He is survived by his daughter Jean Turner Carter and son-in-law Dan Carter of Little Rock, AR; his granddaughters Catie Carter Thacker of Memphis, TN and Christen Carter (Hugh Lemond) of Little Rock, AR; his grandson Payne Carithers (Kelsi Lawson) of Wichita, KS; and his great-granddaughter Elaine...
Edward Jacob Pasierb
Mar 1, 2024
Edward Jacob Pasierb “JaJa”, 82, of Marche, Arkansas went to his Heavenly home surrounded by his loved ones on March 1, 2024. He was born October 19, 1941 in Granite City, IL. He was the first son of Jack and Frances Banaszak Pasierb.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was a graduate of Catholic High, class of...
Betty Risk
Mar 1, 2024
Betty Sue Risk, age 90 of Beebe, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord March 1, 2024. Betty was born June 30, 1933, in Tupelo, Arkansas to George and Lizzie Campbell. She was a member of The Antioch Church. Betty was a homemaker and loved to sew and cook.
She is survived by her sons, David Risk of Beebe, Gary Risk...
James Edgar Godwin
Mar 1, 2024
James Edgar Godwin, age 75 of Beebe, went to be with the Lord on March 1, 2024. He was born on May 26, 1948, in Agnos, Arkansas to Floyd and Velma Godwin.
He was a member of Beebe First Baptist Church. Edgar started his apprenticeship with Timex and became the owner of his own Tool & Die Maker Company. He loved...
Joanna Lawhon
Mar 1, 2024
MRS. JOANNA LAWHON, resident of Sherwood AR and former resident of McCrory AR, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024. She was 78 years of age.
Visitation and services will be held Thursday, March 7th, at Immaculate Conception Church in North Little Rock, AR. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am, Rosary will begin at 10:45 am, and Mass will begin at 11:00 am...
Patricia Gokey Pennebaker
Mar 1, 2024
Patricia Gokey Pennebaker, 88, died at home Friday, March 1. She was born August 19,1935 in Detroit, Michigan.Pat was predeceased by her parents Theresa and Douglas Gokey, her husband Kenneth J.Pennebaker, and her children Mark, Bryan and DeeDee Pennebaker.She is survived by her daughters Mary Pennebaker and Laura Eppley (Rod), hergrandchildren Anne Orand (Darden), Dianne Eppley (Thomas Sepulvado), Kate Young(Stephen),...


