Joel Samuel Wright, Jr.
Mar 1, 2023
Joel Samuel Wright, Jr. was born on August 15, 1932, in Mt. Tabor, Arkansas tenth of twelve children of Joel (Papa) and Retter (Granny) Wright. He entered his heavenly home on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
Joel spent his childhood at the foot of Pigeon Roost Mountain with his brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, and cousins. Joel recounted many memories...
William "Bill" Willis
Mar 1, 2023
William “Bill” Willis, age 76, of Kirby, passed away from this life on March 1, 2023.
He was born on September 30, 1946, in Langley, the son of Clarence Knight Willis and Cora Florence Plake Willis. He was preceded in death by his parents; the mother of his children, Louise Madge Livingston; his four brothers, Ed Willis, Norman Willis, James...
Donna Jean Mickey
Mar 1, 2023
Donna Jean Mickey, 89, of North Little Rock passed away March 1, 2023. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday, March 6, 2023 at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home. Interment will be private, at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Extended obituary will be posted soon.
North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., North Little...
James A. Allen, II
Mar 1, 2023
Jim Allen raised his family in North Little Rock, AR but referred to his retirement years in Mountain View, AR as “living the dream,” where he and his wife, Pat, spent over 20 years. Jim was born in Birmingham, AL, the son of Hall and Anna Allen.
He is survived by son, John Allen and his wife, Dale; daughter...
Beverly Ann McCay
Feb 28, 2023
Beverly Ann McCay, 71, passed from this life on February 28, 2023. She was born on October11, 1951, to Eunice Adeline Wise and the late Clyde Emory Wise in Milledgeville, Georgia.She was known throughout her life for her kindness, quick-wit, and empathy for others. Beverlywas a member of the Beebe High School class of 1969, graduating with honors as valedictorian.She...
Peggy Joyce (Barlow) Zwernemann
Feb 27, 2023
Peggy Joyce (Barlow) Zwernemann, age 79, of Hot Springs, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 27, 2023.
She was born on July 5, 1943, to Thomas & Zelma Barlow of Rose Bud Arkansas.
She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandma, great grandma, & aunt.
She is survived by her husband,...
Marco W. Barkhimer
Feb 27, 2023
Marco Walter Barkhimer was born on November 12, 1961 in Camden, Arkansas. He served in the U.S. Army after high school. Marco spent many years as a welder, then finished his career working for Hall Manufacturing in North Little Rock, Arkansas. While living in Portland, Oregon, he met his wife of 24 years, Rebecca, who he called “Sweetsie.” Marco is...
Connie Lou Holland
Feb 27, 2023
Connie Lou Holland age 69 of East End passed away peacefully at her home on February 27, 2023. If you knew Connie, you loved her! She had a heart of gold and helped anyone she could. Her smile was contagious and could light up a room. She was a true inspiration to so many people. She was the president of...
Stephanie "Stevie" Ford
Feb 27, 2023
Stephanie “Stevie” Diane Ford, 63, was born March 14 of 1959. She sadly passed Monday, February 27th of 2023.
Stevie is survived by her husband, Douglas Edward Ford; son, Brandon Edward Ford (Brandy); daughter, Brittney Leigh Kelly (Shaun); mother, Sylvia Claudine Wingert “Mimi”; two brothers, Anthony Jhon Wingert “Tony” (Jeana) and Eugene Kelly Wingert (Terri). She is also survived...
Charles Lee Burgess
Feb 26, 2023
Charles Lee (Charlie) Burgess III, age 62, of Dardanelle, Arkansas died on February 26, 2023 at the VA Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas after dealing with cancer for several years. Charles Lee was born May 11, 1960 in Dalton, NE to Charles L Burgess Jr and Delores Ann (Lawler) Burgess. The family moved to Hot Springs, Arkansas, where...
Loyd Carson Planting
Feb 26, 2023
Our beloved father, Loyd Carson Planting, passed away Sunday morning February 26th, 2023 in Little Rock, Arkansas, where he lived for the past 15 years. He was born in Los Angeles and spent his summers pumping gas on the docks in Lake Tahoe, but his true home was always Arizona. He loved the desert and enjoyed hiking the trails around...
Shirley Ann Sloan
Feb 26, 2023
Shirley A. Sloan, age 87, of Hot Springs, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023.
She was born on April 19, 1935, in Hot Springs, to James T. Orrell and Opal Sutton Orrell. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Norman V. Sloan; her daughter, Cheri A. Marlow; her brother, James T. Orrell; and sister,...
Elizabeth Ann Gottschalk
Feb 26, 2023
It is with tremendous sadness we say goodbye to the earthly presence of our beautiful Elizabeth Gottschalk who went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Sunday, February 26, 2023. Liz was born to John and Willie Isbell in 1943 in Oakland, CA. She and her sister were raised in Luella, Texas where her parents ran a country...
Jerry W. Phillips
Feb 26, 2023
Jerry Wayne Phillips passed away peacefully on February 26, 2023 at his home in North Little Rock, Arkansas at the age of 76. He was born July 19, 1946 to the late Jim and Maudie Phillips in England, Arkansas.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jimmy Phillips, Winford Phillips, Carl Phillips, Vernon Phillips...
Kenneth "Kenny" Edward Pollock
Feb 25, 2023
Kenneth “Kenny” Edward Pollock, 73, of Little Rock, AR, departed this earth on February 25, 2023. He was born in Pueblo, Colorado on July 30, 1949. Kenny was predeceased by his parents Earl Cullen Pollock and Helen M. Pollock, his brother, Ernest Earl Pollock, his brother-in-law Billy V Wortham, and his nephew, Robert “Bobby” Wortham. He is survived by his...
Benjamin Burks
Feb 25, 2023
Benjamin E. Burks, age 89, of Pearcy, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023.
He was born on May 9, 1933, in Antioch, Arkansas, the son of Fred Eugene Burks and Opal Marie Tankersley Burks. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Aline Burks; his parents; one son-in-law, Mike Ashley; two sisters, Thelma Tucker and Lavern...
Dawn Blair Strunk
Feb 25, 2023
Dawn Blair Strunk, 62, of Maumelle passed from this life on February 25, 2023 at her home. She was born December 28, 1960 in Beth Page, NY to the late George and Terese (Folk) Blair. She held strongly to her own opinions. Her family was the center of her world and she spoiled her five grandchildren; each one her favorite....
B. Olivia Lea
Feb 24, 2023
B. Olivia Lea, 76, of Maumelle, Arkansas passed away February 24, 2023. She was born in Conway, Arkansas on August 31, 1946, to the late Della Keathley Lea and Ambrose A. Lea, Sr.
She is survived by her brother, Louis Lea of Bigelow, Arkansas and sister, Ginny Musgrave of Sherwood, Arkansas and a host of family and friends. She is...
Sammy Dean Caruthers
Feb 24, 2023
Sammy Dean Caruthers, age 64 of Little Rock, Arkansas, died February 24, 2023 at home. Sammy was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and enjoyed volunteering at the V.A. Hospital. He was a board member of the VFW of North Little Rock #10442 and his passion was gardening.
He is survived by his mother, Dianne Caruthers; two brothers, Gary Caruthers...
Lloyd Douglas Carter
Feb 24, 2023
Lloyd Douglas Carter, 59, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away February 24, 2023. He was born January 11, 1964 in Memphis, Tennessee to Matilda “Jackie” Carter. He died after a short battle with lung and bone cancer.
Doug graduated with the Class of 1982 at Ole’ Main. He went on to attend the Garland County Community College with a...