All Obituaries
Willie Gerald Baker, Jr.
Feb 5, 2024
Willie Gerald Baker Jr. age 60, was called home by his Heavenly Father on February 5, 2024, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Willie was born on December 3, 1963, in Morrilton, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Gerald Baker Sr. and Ruth Baker; and his sister, Patty Coburn.
He is survived by his wife, Jenifer Baker, of Mabelvale; six...
Terry Louis Otter
Feb 5, 2024
Terry Louis Otter, a beloved dog trainer, passed away on February 5, 2024, at his residence. Born on May 23, 1962, in Beaufort, South Carolina, Terry had a genuine love for animals and dreamed of owning an animal rescue shelter.
Throughout his life, Terry made a significant impact through his career as a dog trainer. His dedication and passion in working...
Robert G. Dutchik
Feb 5, 2024
Robert "Bob" G. Dutchik, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024. He was born September 12, 1942 in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Ray and Vivian Dutchik. Bob lived in St. Louis until the family moved to Little Rock when he was a teenager.
He...
Emma Grace Sandefur
Feb 5, 2024
Emma Grace “Nana” Sandefur, 90, of Sherwood, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord and
Savior on February 5, 2024. She was born April 28, 1933, in Beebe, Arkansas to Jesse and
Virginia Mae Burns.
After graduation from Beebe High School Emma attended Arkansas State College-Beebe
where she met her future husband Doyne Sandefur. Doyne and Emma were blessed with
56 years of marriage and...
Betty Fitzjerrell
Feb 4, 2024
Betty Fitzjerrell died peacefully on February 4, 2024, in Bryan, Texas. Betty was born May 16, 1933, in Morganton, AR. She was a 60-plus-year member of the Sylvan Hills Church of Christ where she taught Sunday school classes, worked as the church secretary, and supported the church, its work, and its members in numerous ways. She was known for being incredibly...
Keith Rodney Smith
Feb 4, 2024
Keith Rodney Smith, 80, of North Little Rock, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024, just six days from his 81st birthday. He was born in Burke, South Dakota, on February 10, 1943.
Preceding him in death were his Parents, Sidney and Veronica Smith, Brothers Roland and Ronald, Sister Beverly Fenner, Son Kevin Smith. Survivors: Wife Pat Smith, Twin Brother Kent Smith...
Dr. Judyth A. Swingen, Professor emerita
Feb 4, 2024
Judyth Swingen (nee’ Kenney), aged 78 passed away Sunday, February 4th in Little Rock, AR. She was born October 6, 1945 in Petaluma, CA to William O. Kenney and Esther Pelham Kenney and was raised in California and Iowa. She married Richard Swingen on June 27, 1971 in Platteville, WI.
Judyth had a long and successful career with many accolades. Her first BS...
Marvin Sloan
Feb 4, 2024
Marvin Douglas Sloan, of Royal, Arkansas passed away on February 4th, 2024, at the age of 68. He is joining his father, Marvin Rowe Sloan and brother-in-law, Randy Self in Heaven.
Throughout his life, Marvin showed an unwavering commitment to both his career and family. He retired from the US Army Corps of Engineers working near one of his favorite...
Morris Henson
Feb 4, 2024
Hot Springs native Morris Henson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away on February 4, 2024. He left behind a profound impact on the lives he touched as his vibrant personality and positive attitude made every moment in his company truly special. Throughout his remarkable journey, Morris embraced life with passion and brought joy to...
Roy G. Foster
Feb 4, 2024
Roy G. Foster, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on February 4th, 2024 in Hot Springs. He was born on January 2nd, 1936 in Maysville, Oklahoma to Harvey Issac Foster and Bessie Curry-Foster.
He was preceded in death by two twin daughters; Cathy Lara Foster, and Carla Kay Foster. He was also preceded in death by...
Billy Ray Childers
Feb 4, 2024
Billy Ray Childers, a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and Arkansas Army National Guard, passed away peacefully at home on February 4, 2024. Billy retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 4 after 41.5 years of service including working for 7 years at the Air Defense Missile base in Warrington, PA. He retired after serving at Camp Joseph T. Robinson...
Martha Fagan
Feb 3, 2024
Fagan, Martha Valrie (Johnson), age 80, of Conway, AR, passed away on Saturday, February 3rd, 2024. She graduated from Little Rock Central High School in 1962. A private celebration of life will be announced later. Please contact a family member for the date if you are interested in attending.Martha is survived by her husband of 60 years, Charles (Bill) Fagan,...
Thomas Brock Bell
Feb 3, 2024
Thomas Brock Bell, age 25, of Stuttgart, Arkansas, died February 3, 2024. Brock was born March 31, 1998, in Searcy, Arkansas to Clyde Wilson and Tonya Bell. He was employed by Schulze & Burch Biscuit Company in Searcy, also called the Pop Tart Factory. Brock loved hunting and fishing and loved spending time with his kids. He was all...
Lula Pauline Herring
Feb 3, 2024
Lula Pauline Herring, age 76, of Glenwood, went to be with the Lord on February 3, 2024.
She was born on May 20, 1947, in Fancy Hill, the daughter of Willie and Gertrude Cogburn. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband and father of her children, Algie Coffman; her second husband, Doyle Herring; her granddaughter Jody Brook...
Peggy Ann Wilkerson
Feb 3, 2024
Peggy Ann Wilkerson, 91, mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, and businesswoman, passed away on Saturday, Feb 3. She led an active life and enjoyed camping, water and snow skiing, teaching swimming, and Sunday School. She participated in several international church mission trips, donating and fitting thousands of people, adults and children, with their first pair of glasses.
Born June 17, 1932, and...
Robert Stringfellow
Feb 2, 2024
Robert Stringfellow, 68, of Benton, Arkansas passed away February 2, 2024. He was born on August 15, 1955. Family is asked to please contact Smith-Benton Funeral Home at 501-778-7100. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Dewitt Lane Short
Feb 2, 2024
Dewitt Lane Short was born on March 7, 1929, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and died in Little Rock on February 2, 2024. He spent his final day as he did many others during his lifetime, surrounded by his loving family.
As a boy, DeWitt’s family moved several times, finally settling in Little Rock in 1943. His dad was an interior designer, painter,...
Treva Peppers
Feb 2, 2024
Treva Peppers, age 79, of White Bluff, Tennessee, formerly of Glenwood, AR passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024.
She was born on September 15,1944, in Idabel, Oklahoma, the daughter of Hoyt Homer Perrin and Linnie Hazel Vaughn Perrin.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Lacy Peppers Chivers; her sisters, Phyllis Jean Golden and Marquetta Peppers; and...
Lucas Allan Belcher
Feb 2, 2024
In Loving Memory of Lucas Allan Belcher
November 3, 1992 - February 2, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Lucas. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend. He brought joy, laughter, and love to all who knew him. He has now gone to wait in the arms of his mother, Tammy Belcher.
Lucas grew...
Roger Dale Harrell
Feb 2, 2024
Roger Dale Harrell, 74, of Cato, Arkansas died February 2, 2024. He was born in Jacksonville to the late Hazel (Brannon) and the late Edmond Harrell. He was also preceded in death by his only brother, Wayne Harrell.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Ann Henderson Harrell; their children: Tammy (Mike Fuller) and Ricky (Mandy Harrell); two sisters: Sharon...


