All Obituaries

Robert Earl Graham

Robert Earl Graham

Nov 4, 2023

Robert Earl Graham, age 73, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2023.  Robert was born in Altus, Arkansas to Earl K and Twila Marie (Agee) Graham on April 7, 1950.  He began his childhood in Ozark, AR where his family grew from three to four with the birth of younger sister, Margaret Diane.  They later moved to Conway, AR where...

April Christine Ashworth

April Christine Ashworth

Nov 4, 2023

April Christine Ashworth, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, niece, and friend, passed away on November 3, 2023. She was born on December 12, 1969, in Little Rock, Arkansas.April had a zest for life that was contagious to everyone around her. She had a unique way of finding joy in the simplest things. One of her fondest memories was making and...

Gerald Pat Gillum

Gerald Pat Gillum

Nov 4, 2023

Gerald Pat Gillum, age 79, departed this life November 4th, 2023, at Parkway Village, Little Rock. Pat was born May 31, 1944, in Wing, AR, to the late John and Irene (Lazenby) Gillum. He grew up exploring the mountains and rivers of Yell County. Pat graduated from Fourche Valley High School in 1962, where he was a star athlete in...

Peggy (Mary Margaret) Wells

Peggy (Mary Margaret) Wells

Nov 4, 2023

Peggy (Mary Margaret) Wells, 69, passed away on November 4, 2023. She was the eldest of six children. Peggy is predeceased by her parents, James W. and Agnes C. Wells, two nieces, Sara E. Wells and Rachel M. Rutledge and brother-in-law Kris Kane. Peggy is survived by her siblings Mark (Vicky) Wells, Kathy (Joel) Rutledge, Janie Kane, Scott Wells and...

Betty Sue Adcock

Betty Sue Adcock

Nov 4, 2023

Betty Sue Adcock, 90, of Sherwood, Arkansas, formerly of Magnolia, Arkansas and Arkadelphia, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, November 4th, 2023, at Willow Grove Assisted Living in Sherwood surrounded by her family.

She was born June 1, 1933, in Arkadelphia, the twelfth child of Hampton and Birdie Sellers.  She worked for Levi Strauss and Hollywood Vasserette in Arkadelphia for several years,...

Janet Whittington

Janet Whittington

Nov 3, 2023

Janet Whittington, age 54, of Hot Springs, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023.

 She was born on December 2, 1968, in Kilmichael, Mississippi. Janet dedicated her life to taking care of her family and creating a warm and welcoming home. Her passion for cooking and baking brought joy to those around her. Her family fondly remembers the delicious aromas...

Jean Boyer

Jean Boyer

Nov 3, 2023

Jean Boyer, age 97, of Searcy, Arkansas, formerly of Des Arc, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord November 3, 2023.  Jean was born in Jessup, Arkansas on October 14, 1926, to Jim and Allie Walling.

She is survived by her daughter, Marsha Boyer of New Orleans; one sister, Marion Rainey of Cottonwood, Arizona; grandchildren Tawnya (Don) Waymack of Ward,...

Roy Otis Schales

Roy Otis Schales

Nov 3, 2023

Roy Otis Schales, 87, of Brenham, Texas, passed away November 3, 2023, at Brenham Nursing and Rehab.

 

He was born August 17, 1936, to Otis Schales and Bertha Conyers Schales.

 

Roy was a foreman in oil field maintenance his entire career.  

 

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Imogene Walton Schales;...

Donie "Don" Wayne Berry

Donie "Don" Wayne Berry

Nov 3, 2023

 

 

Donie "Don" Wayne Berry, a beloved member of the Hot Springs community, passed away at the age of 77 on November 3rd, 2023. Born on January 14th, 1946, Don was a remarkable individual who made a lasting impact on those around him.

Family played an integral role in Don's life; they were his treasured support system. He is...

Mary Ann Massey Mason

Mary Ann Massey Mason

Nov 3, 2023

 

Mary Ann Massey Mason, age 82, of Beebe, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023.Born at Beebe, on May 9, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Coleman Massey and Nora Massey (Friedrich).  She graduated from Beebe High School. 

For many years she was an employee of Beebe School District and ASU-Beebe. 

A life-long Methodist, she loved animals, enjoyed...

Dennis Charles Spencer

Dennis Charles Spencer

Nov 3, 2023

Dennis Charles Spencer, 77, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 3, 2023 surrounded by loved ones and under the gentle care of Arkansas Hospice.    Born in Monticello, Arkansas on January 23, 1946 to parents Jack and Betty, Dennis grew up loving the outdoors and spending time with his younger brother Doug. He had a boyish grin, a wild spirit,...

Linda L. Roper

Linda L. Roper

Nov 3, 2023

Linda Covington Pearson Roper passed away peacefully in her home in Sherwood, AR on November 3, 2023. She was born on May 27, 1938, in Galveston, TX.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents Robert L. Covington, Jr., and Dorothy L. Covington, two husbands, Kenneth Pearson and Bill Roper, and her son Mike Pearson. She is survived by her...

Mary Lou Colter

Mary Lou Colter

Nov 2, 2023

Mary Lou Colter passed from this life on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 8:54 PM, surrounded by loved ones while they were singing Christian songs, praying, and reading scripture. She took her last breaths while the song, "I Will Rise,” was playing. She was born in El Paso, Arkansas on November 21, 1954. 

 

She was preceded in death by...

Johnette Garrett

Johnette Garrett

Nov 2, 2023

Beloved sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Johnette Garrett died Friday, November 2, 2023, at the age of 84.

 

Johnette was born on August 25, 1939, in Dalark, Arkansas, to John D. Wilkins and Ruby Williams Wilkins.  She graduated from Sparkman High School in 1957, and she married Jim Shirron soon after in 1958.  Her daughter, Debra Kay, was...

Dana Couch

Dana Couch

Nov 2, 2023

Dana Franklin Couch (DC), age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 2, 2023.

A celebration of life ceremony will take place on Tuesday, November 7 at Fellowship Bible Church (1401 Kirk Road, Little Rock). Visitation will begin at 9:00AM, followed by funeral services at 10:00AM. A separate visitation will be held at Smith Little Rock Funeral Home...

Dr. John P Bethell Jr.

Dr. John P Bethell Jr.

Nov 2, 2023

Dr. John P. Bethell Jr. entered the heavenly gates on November 2, 2023. He was born to John P. Bethell Sr. and Eloise Dailey Bethell in Des Arc on June 1, 1933.

John developed a good work ethic as a young man when he and his brother, Bob, mowed yards and delivered papers through their high school years. John...

Melva Campbell

Melva Campbell

Nov 2, 2023

Melva Jo Campbell, age 90, of Beebe, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on November 2, 2023.  She was born November 5, 1932, near Center Hill at the foot of Joy Mountain to Arthur and Virda Price.  She retired from Timex after working there for 27 years.  She was a member of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church. Melva loved to...

Kay Massey

Kay Massey

Nov 1, 2023

Kay Love Corbet Massey, 76, of Enola, Arkansas, went to her Heavenly home on November 1, 2023. She was born on June 30, 1947, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Don and Elizabeth Corbet.

Kay was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Carol Samples. Left to cherish her memory are her brother, Kim Corbet; son, Michael Massey; best friend,...

Joan Marie Gilmore

Joan Marie Gilmore

Nov 1, 2023

Joan Marie Gilmore, a hardworking and kind-hearted individual, peacefully passed away on November 1, 2023, at the Presbyterian Village in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born on November 11, 1939, in Maynard, Massachusetts. Joan's loving nature and dedication to her profession have left a lasting impact on those who had the privilege of knowing her.Joan's passion for caring for others...

Lorene E. Carpenter

Lorene E. Carpenter

Nov 1, 2023

The world became a brighter place on July 4, 1945 when Lorene Elizabeth Martin was born. Lorene grew up in England, AR and was the daughter of John Martin and Jessie Crow Martin.

 Lorene married the love of her life on March 20, 1964, and they had 59 wonderful years together.

Lorene was a very proud and devoted mama...