All Obituaries

Paul Gerhard Kroll

Paul Gerhard Kroll

Oct 6, 2023

Paul Gerhard Kroll, 99, passed away October 6, 2023. He was born April 14, 1924, in Stremlau, Germany to the late Eduard and Grete Kroll.  

He is preceded in death by his wife, Florence Kroll; his first wife, Wilma Kroll; and numerous family and friends.

Paul is survived by his daughter, Greta Cater (Jerome); granddaughters, Hannah Cater and Sarah Cater;...

Austin Dakota Jones

Austin Dakota Jones

Oct 6, 2023

Austin Dakota Jones, 22, of Benton, AR was born on November 29, 2000 in Conway, AR. Austin was not only a son, but a dad, brother, grandson, and cousin. Austin left such a huge impact in the lives of those he came in contact with. He was loving, kind, thoughtful, and courageous. His family always came first. Austin is survived...

Betty Rasberry McCommas

Betty Rasberry McCommas

Oct 6, 2023

Betty Rasberry McCommas, 92, passed from this life on October 6, 2023, at Twin Rivers Health and Rehabilitation in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.

 

Betty will be remembered as an extraordinary teacher with a quick wit and sassy spirit. She positively impacted the lives of thousands of students during her teaching career at Ouachita Baptist University.

 

Betty was born on...

John Willard Sigman

John Willard Sigman

Oct 6, 2023

John Willard Sigman, age 71, of Nashville, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock with his loving family by his side.

He was born on October 17, 1951, in Kansas City, Missouri, and raised in Los Angeles, California. He spent his adult life and raised his family in Southwest Arkansas. He was the...

Bertie Arlene Downing

Bertie Arlene Downing

Oct 6, 2023

Bertie Arlene Downing, 92, of Greenbrier, Arkansas passed away October 6, 2023. Born on September 29, 1931, in her beautiful hometown of Philomath, Oregon, to the late George Washington and Lorna Bell Small, Bertie fell in love with a career United States Air Force airman, Kenneth Downing. This love fueled another love of travelling when the Air Force relocated them...

Burton "Burt" Davidson

Burton "Burt" Davidson

Oct 6, 2023

Burton "Burt" Davidson, age 76, of Amity, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023, at his home with his loving family by his side.

He was born on May 30, 1947, in Amity, the son of Samuel Roscoe Davidson and Camellia Mae Dollar Davidson.  Burt was preceded in death by his wife, Johnnie DeLong Davidson on April 24, 2012.  He was...

Cheryl Elizabeth Davis

Cheryl Elizabeth Davis

Oct 5, 2023

Cheryl Elizabeth Davis, age 62, of Conway, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.griffinleggettconway.com for the Davis family.

Samuel Henry Stricklin

Samuel Henry Stricklin

Oct 5, 2023

Samuel Henry Stricklin (Sam), aged 90, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023 following a brief hospital stay. Sam was a beloved son, father, brother, uncle, and devoted friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Sam was born to a large farming family on March 11, 1933 in Saltillo, Arkansas, to Earnest Franklin Stricklin and Lela Mae...

Michael Shane Christian

Michael Shane Christian

Oct 5, 2023

 

 

Michael Shane Christian, age 40, of Hot Springs, passed away on October 5, 2023.

 

He was born on May 7, 1983, in Waco, Texas, the son of Michael D. Christian and Martha Ann Laufenberg Hurst.  He was preceded in death by his mother; his grandparents, John and Margie Laufenberg and Doyce and Jackie Christian; one uncle, Steve...

Daniel Wayne Burkett

Daniel Wayne Burkett

Oct 5, 2023

Daniel Wayne Burkett, a loving grandfather and dedicated family man, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2023, at the Hospice Home Care in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born on September 2, 1952, in England, Arkansas, Daniel lived a life filled with compassion and joy.Daniel's world revolved around his beloved grandchildren. He was an amazing grandfather who showered them with love and...

Jimmie Hurst

Jimmie Hurst

Oct 5, 2023

 

Jimmie Hurst, 95 of Anderson, IN (formerly of Benton, AR and Breckenridge, CO) died peacefully on Thursday, October 5, 2023, one day short of her 96th birthday.  She was born October 6, 1927, to Retha and James Coyle of Memphis, TN.

 

She spent her early years in Memphis and Little Rock, AR where she graduated from Little Rock's...

Marthell Hoggard

Marthell Hoggard

Oct 5, 2023

Marthell O'Quinn Hoggard, 97, of Jacksonville, AR went to be with the Lord on October 5, 2023. She was born July 25, 1926 to Oscar and Flossie McCorkle O'Quinn in Vilonia, AR.

While her husband was serving in the military during WWII, she worked at the Jacksonville Ordinance Plant in Jacksonville, Ar. The remainder of her life she was a...

Seth Paul Maxwell Garner

Seth Paul Maxwell Garner

Oct 4, 2023

 

Seth Paul Maxwell Garner earned his angel wings on October 4, 2023. He was born October 11, 2016, to Amanda Nicole Garner in Newport, Arkansas.

Seth was a very loving and happy little boy who was always smiling, singing, and jumping. Seth was on the Autism Spectrum and lived in a world full of music and colors. He also...

David Michael Cardwell

David Michael Cardwell

Oct 4, 2023

 

David Michael Cardwell, age 74, of Hot Springs, AR, passed away on October 4, 2023. He lived a remarkable and fulfilling life, leaving an indelible mark on everyone he met.

David was a true renaissance man, boasting a remarkable array of talents and interests. He was a gifted musician, an accomplished engineer, an airplane pilot, a sailor, a ham...

Verna Ruth Moore

Verna Ruth Moore

Oct 4, 2023

Verna Ruth Moore, age 87, of Daisy, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.

She was born on February 9, 1936, in Daisy, the daughter of William and Addie Sweeden Epperson.  On October 22, 1960, she was married to the true love of her life, Royce Moore, who preceded her in death on February 9, 2010.  She was also preceded...

Ashley Nicole Penrod

Ashley Nicole Penrod

Oct 4, 2023

Ashley Nicole Penrod, age 31, of Daisy, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.

She was born on June 15, 1992, in Hot Springs.  Ashley was preceded in death by her grandparents, Royce and Verna Moore and Bennie Ray and Dorothy Roberts.  Ashley was a graduate of Kirby High School and obtained her CNA license and her Administrator license,...

Jattice Marie Mullins

Jattice Marie Mullins

Oct 4, 2023

Jattice Marie Mullins, age 74, of Norman, passed away on October 4, 2023.

 

She was born on August 24, 1949, in Norman, the daughter of Otto Hill and Helen Williams Hill.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Darren Mullins; her three granddaughters, Marissa Reynolds, Molly Mullins, and Cassandra Mullins; and her infant brother.

 

Jattice...

Ronald Roy Singel

Ronald Roy Singel

Oct 4, 2023

Ronald Roy Singel of Sherwood, age 83, passed away on Oct. 4 at home. He was born June 24, 1940, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Dorothy and John Singel. He attended Bowling Green University where he met his future wife Julianne Reedy. They were married on Sept. 21, 1963, and recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. He retired from the Air...

Roberta Fern Graves

Roberta Fern Graves

Oct 4, 2023

Roberta Fern (Koon) Graves, age 92, passed away peacefully October 4, 2023. She was born August 6, 1931 to Jeff and Iris Koon. She was married to James Joshua Graves and had 4 children – James Graves, Michael Graves, Donna Taylor and Deana Graves; 14 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by...

Brent Edward Knoedl

Brent Edward Knoedl

Oct 4, 2023

Brent Edward Knoedl, 62, of Bryant passed away on October 4, 2023. He was born September 13, 1961, in Little Rock to Joe Knoedl and Joyce Shadrick Knoedl. He graduated from McClellan High School. He was a food broker for over 30 years, and most recently for Schraad Sales & Marketing. Brent was an avid Arkansas Razorback and St. Louis...