All Obituaries

Pamela Diane Mills

Pamela Diane Mills

Sep 23, 2023

Pamela Mills passed peacefully from this life into her eternal home on September 23, 2023, at the age of 76. She was a devoted wife, mother, Nana, sister, aunt, and a beloved friend to many. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Richard,...

John Mitchell Thornton

John Mitchell Thornton

Sep 23, 2023

 

John Mitchell Thornton, age 74, of Hot Springs, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

He was born on January 10, 1949, in Hot Springs, the son of John Milton Thornton and Martha Wilburn Baker Thornton.  He was preceded in death by his parents. 

John was a 1972 Arkansas Tech University graduate, where he received his Bachelor of Arts...

Roger Dean Brookshire

Roger Dean Brookshire

Sep 23, 2023

Roger Dean Brookshire, 70, of Benton, Arkansas passed away September 23, 2023.  He was born on February 19, 1953.  Roger will be missed by his daughter, Karen Kimbrough; brother, Richard Brookshire; and a host of family members and friends.  Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home.  Online guestbook:  www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

Mitchell Lee Wells

Mitchell Lee Wells

Sep 23, 2023

Mitchell Lee Wells, age 54 of East End, Arkansas passed into the arms of the Lord on September 23, 2023. He was born in Little Rock on September 26, 1968.

Mitchell grew up in Little Rock with his 2 brothers and many cousins. He was an avid hunter and loved to camp with his family and friends. He also...

Darlene Fae Kinder

Darlene Fae Kinder

Sep 22, 2023

Darlene Fae Murch Kinder, 68, of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, departed from this life on September 22, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. 

She was born February 20, 1955, in Arcata, California, to Silas Winfred Murch and Ervie Viola McFarlin Murch. 

On November 17, 1973, she married the love of her life, Eddie Kinder.

Darlene loved working...

Clovis Fredrick Wood

Clovis Fredrick Wood

Sep 22, 2023

Clovis Fredrick Wood, age 93, passed away on September 22, 2023. He was born on August 14, 1930 in Dimmitt, Texas to Mary Elizabeth and Walter William Wood.

He retired from the US Army Corp of Engineers and was a Korean War Veteran.

Clovis is preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, four brothers and his wife, Belva Wood....

Doris Phillips

Doris Phillips

Sep 21, 2023

Doris Phillips, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of her community has sadly passed away at the age of 93 in Hot Springs on Thursday, September 21, 2023.

She was born on September 18, 1930, in Pleasant Valley, which is now covered by Lake Ouachita.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Bertha Castleberry, her...

Betty Alexander Frelk

Betty Alexander Frelk

Sep 21, 2023

Betty Alexander Frelk, age 83, of Mount Ida, entered into rest on Thursday, September 21, 2023.

 

She was born on May 15, 1940, in Sims, the daughter of Walter Eugene Alexander and Minnie Ethel Bates Alexander.  On November 13, 1971, she was married to Elmer Frelk.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 46 years;...

Mayra Carolina Luna

Mayra Carolina Luna

Sep 21, 2023

Mayra Carolina Luna, 64, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away September 21, 2023.  She was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala to the late Elda Castillo and Raul Morales. Mayra was raised as a devout Catholic. She owned her own business; Carol’s Cleaning and she had worked various jobs over the years.  Mayra had worked as a bus driver for the City...

Earl "Popeye" Burgess

Earl "Popeye" Burgess

Sep 21, 2023

Earl Seymore (Popeye) Burgess, age 92, of Cabot, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 21, 2023. He was born in Austin, Arkansas on March 7, 1931, to Richard and Lottie Burgess.

Earl was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Cabot where he served in the music ministry as a bass guitarist. Aside from the music ministry...

Stephen Allan "Al" Olcott

Stephen Allan "Al" Olcott

Sep 20, 2023

Stephen Allan "Al" Olcott, a beloved member of the community, passed away on September 20, 2023 at the age of 71 in Royal, Arkansas. He was born on September 27, 1951, in St. Paul, Minnesota to his parents, William Ransom Olcott and Elizabeth Jean Bloodsworth-Olcott. He will be reunited in Heaven with his parents and one brother, William R. Olcott...

Joe Douglas Lacy

Joe Douglas Lacy

Sep 20, 2023

Joe Douglas Lacy “Pops” began his eternal life with his Lord and Savior on September 20, 2023.  He was born February 15, 1940 in Mountain Pine, Arkansas to Marion and Thelma Lacy.  Joe lived a fruitful life alongside his beloved wife of 63 years, Ramona “Mona” Lacy, in Salem, Arkansas.

After being saved at the age of 6, Joe never...

Louella Rowton Hawthorn

Louella Rowton Hawthorn

Sep 20, 2023

Louella Rowton Hawthorn, age 75, of Okalona, passed from this life on September 20, 2023. She was born on June 29, 1948, in Dumas, Arkansas the daughter of Floyd Abernathy and Delma Reed Abernathy.

She was preceded in death by her son, Vance Rowton, her brother, Thurman Abernathy, her first husband Floyd Douglas Rowton, and her second husband Howard. W....

Clifford "Cliff" Wherley

Clifford "Cliff" Wherley

Sep 19, 2023

Clifford Charles Wherley "Chuck", age 72, of Hot Springs, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.

He was born on October 5, 1950, in Peoria, Illinois, the son of Clifford Wherley and Velma Rodgers Wherley.  He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Glen Wherley. 

Chuck immersed himself in various hobbies that brought him joy. He had...

Darlene Jones

Darlene Jones

Sep 19, 2023

Darlene Jones, 80, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away September 19, 2023. She was born September 28, 1942 in Booneville, Arkansas to the late Williby and Lorine Yarber.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Cindy Cristaldi; and granddaughters, Jessica Hendrix, Holly Mae Ellis, and Allison Hankins; as well as her former spouse, Harold Jones .

Darlene is...

Isabella "Bella" Rae Gruidl-Ferralez

Isabella "Bella" Rae Gruidl-Ferralez

Sep 19, 2023

Daughter of Michelle and Randal GruidlSister to Steven, Payge Bobbi and Torri Granddaughter  to Ramon “Ray” and Dawn Ferralez,  Joe and Sherri Hayes, and Marsha Ciszewski. Niece to many Aunts and Uncles. A loving friend to many near and far.Neice of Joselyn, liv, Taylor, Brian, Daniel, Brit, Jen, Sam, Jenna, Chris,  Haylie and Payton. Great Niece of Scott, John, and Chevonne...

Timothy (Tim) Wade Smith

Timothy (Tim) Wade Smith

Sep 18, 2023

 

Timothy (Tim) Wade Smith, 63, formerly of Seadrift, Texas passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023.  Tim was born to the late Kenneth Smith and Ruth Wyatt on December 31, 1959.

He was married to Barbara Smith.  Tim was the eldest of four brothers.

He is survived by his mother, Ruth Wyatt of Beebe, Arkansas; three brothers, Kevin (Karen)...

Mikhail John Kivo

Mikhail John Kivo

Sep 18, 2023

Mikhail John Kivo, 77 of North Little Rock died September 18, 2023.  He was born in Pittsburg, Kansas to the late Morton Kivo and Lorna Koopman Bouchard.  He was also preceded in death by his grand-parents, Alma and Henry Koopman.

Mikhail was a hard worker who retired from Kodiak Steel Homes, where he had worked as a draftsman. In his...

Loran A. "Butch" Boykin, Jr.

Loran A. "Butch" Boykin, Jr.

Sep 18, 2023

Loran Alvis Boykin, Jr., 83, of Little Rock passed away September 18, 2023.  He was born August 6, 1940 in Helena, Arkansas, to the late Helen and Loran Boykin, Sr.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Joy Loftis Boykin; and his sister, Patsy Ledford.

Survivors include his daughter, Tamie Boykin Linson (Albert), a son, Lance Boykin (Terry);...

Jeffrey Wayne Kita

Jeffrey Wayne Kita

Sep 17, 2023

Jeffrey Wayne Kita, 62, born July 13, 1961 in Little Rock, Arkansas passed away September 17, 2023. Jeffrey was a 1979 graduate of Catholic High School. 

He is preceded in death by his father Cyril (C.V.) Kita.  He is survived by his mother, Cynthia Kita and siblings; Gary (Jayne Ann) Kita, Vicki (Greg) Biggs, Kristi Rhude, James Kita, and Lisa...