All Obituaries

Andrea Leigh Campbell

Andrea Leigh Campbell

Jun 19, 2023

Andrea Eastin Campbell 62, died on June 19, 2023, 15 years after being diagnosed with Early onset Alzheimer’s Disease. 

She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years Donald K. Campbell, III; her oldest son, Aaron Campbell and his partner Jon Webb, Little Rock AR; her youngest son, Andrew Campbell, Fayetteville AR; Father-In-Law, Rev. Donald K. Campbell, II, Little...

Donald "Don" Leon Byrd

Donald "Don" Leon Byrd

Jun 18, 2023

Donald "Don" Leon Byrd, of Conway, AR, passed away on June 18th, 2023, at the age of 86. His final moments were spent on Father's Day, surrounded by his three children. Born on May 30th, 1937, in Fairmount, Illinois, to the late Mary Louise and James Bee Byrd, he was the youngest of three siblings and held cherished memories of...

Roland "Ronnie" E. Burroughs

Roland "Ronnie" E. Burroughs

Jun 18, 2023

 

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Roland "Ronnie" Eugene Burroughs (Hot Springs, Arkansas), born in Saint Louis, Missouri, who passed away on June 18, 2023, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends.

He is predeceased by his parents, Lester and Modine Burroughs; his beloved wife and best friend, Mary Walters...

Derek Leaver

Derek Leaver

Jun 18, 2023

Derek John Leaver (70) of Benton, AR went to be with his Heavenly Father on June 18, 2023.  His wife of 42 years was by his side.  He was born in London England on November 16, 1952, to the late Ted and Iris Leaver.

 

Derek was a meat cutter and avid soccer fan in London before moving to the...

Walter Harold Carpenter II

Walter Harold Carpenter II

Jun 18, 2023

Walter "Pete" Harold Carpenter II, of North Little Rock, passed away on June 18, 2023. He was born in Sherman, TX, on August 1, 1952 to the late Walter Harold Carpenter, Sr. and Ollie Mildred Mattison Carpenter. 

Walter is known for his love for many things, which include: his deep love for music. Walter played the guitar and the piano....

Della Sue Myers

Della Sue Myers

Jun 17, 2023

 

Della Sue Myers, age 82, of Williamstown, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023.

 

She was born on March 29, 1941, the daughter of Earnest Echols and Stella Mae Cornish Echols.  She was preceded in death by her two sons, William “Bill” Warnick and Robert Boyd Warnick; and her siblings, Rufus, Leroy, Cecil, Audie, Sr, and Dealta...

Ruby Agnes Lillard Sharp

Ruby Agnes Lillard Sharp

Jun 17, 2023

Ruby Agnes Lillard Sharp, age 96, passed away on June 17, 2023. She was born in Vanndale, AR, on March 25, 1927 to the late Jennings Clifton Lillard and Mary Jane McClintock Lillard.

Agnes grew up in the small town of Uptonville, TN during the Great Depression where her family had a small store and farmed and raised chickens...

Arbry Eulene (Ray) Mitchell

Arbry Eulene (Ray) Mitchell

Jun 17, 2023

Arbry Eulene Ray Mitchell, 90, of Benton, AR went home to join her sweet Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 17, 2023. Arbry was born on September 17, 1932 to the late John F. Ray of Texarkana, AR and Jessie B. Smith of Loomis, CA.

She was preceded in death by two...

Franklin Douglas Gallahar

Franklin Douglas Gallahar

Jun 16, 2023

Franklin Douglas “Doug” Gallahar, 84, of Vilonia, passed away into God’s loving arms on June 16, 2023. He was born in Talladega, Alabama on September 14, 1938. He was the son of John and Arvertie Bradford Gallahar.He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather and was one of the founding members of Vilonia Church of Christ. He was part of...

Leo Dell Skinner

Leo Dell Skinner

Jun 16, 2023

Leo Dell Skinner, 83, of Benton, Arkansas passed away Friday, June 16, 2023. Leo was born in Keo, Arkansas to the late August Skinner & Viola (Holt) Skinner.  He was a member of Geyer Springs First Baptist Church.

Leo was affectionately known to many as Leo from Keo.  He was a devout family man whose primary goal was to assure...

Patricia Ann Newsom

Patricia Ann Newsom

Jun 16, 2023

Patricia, better known as Pat, 86 of Cabot, Arkansas, formally of Natchez, Mississippi passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 16, 2023, just 4 days shy of her 87th birthday.

Pat was born June 20, 1936 in Natchez, Mississippi in her family home to her late parents, William Therrell Woodward and Mary Mackin Woodward. She is a...

Anna Lee Newman

Anna Lee Newman

Jun 16, 2023

Anna Lee Newman, age 47 of Beebe, went to be with the Lord on June 16, 2023.  She was born on August 7, 1975, in Beebe to Billy and Joyce Trimble.

Anna loved working on the farm, especially taking care of the animals.  She was a member of Gracepoint Church in Beebe.  Anna had a wonderful personality and loved everyone. ...

Joe Allen Reid

Joe Allen Reid

Jun 15, 2023

Joe Allen Reid died on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at the age of 77, surrounded by his family. He was born in Conway, Arkansas on September 23, 1945 to the late, Joe W. “Speedy” and Mildred Reid. He is preceded in death by a brother, Brian Wahl.Joe was a graduate of Conway High School and an All State football player...

Dolores Ann Bearden

Dolores Ann Bearden

Jun 15, 2023

Dolores Anne Bearden, 80, of Bryant, AR, passed away on June 15, 2023, at Baptist Hospital Little Rock, Arkansas.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Bearden; daughter, Debra Morrissey; son, Daniel “Boone” Bearden; brothers, Pete King, Bill Ellis and William Ellis; sisters, Betty “Tutti” King, Vicki Ellis, and Rose Ellis.  Survivors include her son, Douglas Bearden; daughter,...

Jennifer Noel Irene Ward

Jennifer Noel Irene Ward

Jun 15, 2023

 

 

Jennifer Noel Irene Ward gained her wings on June 15, 2023. All who knew her knew that she had such a bubbly personality, was kind, considerate, thoughtful, and a friend to anyone who needed one. She was always willing to help anyone in need and would go above and beyond for those that she loved and cared about....

Elisha Dannette Van Nostrand

Elisha Dannette Van Nostrand

Jun 15, 2023

Elisha Dannette Van Nostrand, age 49, was taken from her family, friends and the community on June 15, 2023. She was born October 20, 1973, to Danny E Van Nostrand, Sr. and Glenda S. Van Nostrand in Heber Springs.

Elisha was full of love and compassion, as evidenced by her 27-year career as a nurse. Her family will remember her...

Billie J. Harding

Billie J. Harding

Jun 15, 2023

 

Billie J. Harding, age 94, stepped across the finish line late Thursday night, June 15, 2023, into the arms of Jesus. She was born January 17, 1929, in the town of Bernice, Louisiana, to Alexander Charles Cavender of Portersville, Indiana. A.C., a geologist, helping to drill the first oil wells in Northern Louisiana. Billie’s mother was Lillian Lucille Hyde,...

Thelma Robertson

Thelma Robertson

Jun 15, 2023

Thelma Ruth Robertson, 80, of Benton, originally of Alpine, AR., on June 15, 2023, while holding hands with her daughter, was released from her earthly bonds by angels to touch the face of God.

She was the wife of the late Lt. Colonel Thomas Alton Robertson Jr. They shared 60 years of marriage together.

She was born in Alpine,...

Bessie Fay Burnett-Ashley

Bessie Fay Burnett-Ashley

Jun 15, 2023

 

Bessie Fay Burnett-Ashley, age 71, of Glenwood, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023.

 

She was born on November 16, 1951, in Plainview, Texas, the daughter of Dennis John Lawrence House and Ovie Armittie Yarbrough House.  She was preceded in death by her husband and the father of her children, Bobby R. Burnett; her daughter, Roberta Gail Burnett;...

Nellene Mauldin Welch

Nellene Mauldin Welch

Jun 15, 2023

Nellene Mauldin Welch age 99 of North Little Rock formerly ofArkadelphia, departed for heaven Thursday, June 15, 2023 in Sherwood.She was born February 17, 1924 to the late Van and Ethel (Dockery)Mauldin. Nellene worked at the Ouachita Baptist University bookstore andretired from Elk Horn Bank (Southern Bancorp) in Arkadelphia.She and her husband, Glen were charter members of St. Andrew MethodistChurch...