All Obituaries
Carol Dean Hawley
Aug 21, 2023
Carol Dean Hawley, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, August 21, 2023. He was 89years old. Born on August 20, 1934, in Pearcy, Carol was the son of James Edward Hawley and Mary Thompson Hawley. Carol's life was marked by remarkable achievements and a deep love for...
John (Jay) Lawrence
Aug 21, 2023
John (Jay) Lawrence, age 89, of Harrison passed away on August 21, 2023.
Jay was preceded in life by his wife Marcille Lawrence.
The son of Joe and Charlotte Lawrence of Harrison he was born June 1, 1934.
Jay was from Harrison but spent a lot of his life in education in Stuttgart where he was High School Principal and...
Leroy Kirkland
Aug 21, 2023
Leroy Forrest Kirkland was born May 14, 1940, and died August 21, 2023. Leroy was preceded in death by his infant son, Arthur Forest, his parents Leonard Forrest and Lucy Tanna, as well as his brother JB.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 65 years, Alice and children, Roy Wayne, Tanna Lee, and Dennis Corbin. He also leaves...
Marie Fuller
Aug 20, 2023
Marie Fuller, 81, was born on August 29, 1941 in Belize.
At an early age, Marie accepted Christ and faithfully served in the Lord’s church until her health no longer allowed her to do so.
In 1966, Marie met and married William Jackson Hurst of Rector, Arkansas. While in Rector, Marie worked as a seamstress. This hardly...
Sylvia Gayle Cannon
Aug 19, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Sylvia Gayle (Leasure) Cannon, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She departed this world on August 19th, 2023, surrounded by the warmth of her family's love.
Born on April 29th, 1942, Gayle lived a life filled with grace, compassion, and unwavering love. She touched the lives...
Sherry Carter Faulkner
Aug 19, 2023
Sherry Faulkner passed away August 19, 2023, at the age of 76. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church and the Benton Master Gardeners. Sherry also had a distinguished career as a cardiovascular perfusionist at Arkansas Children's Hospital where she was hired to develop and open an ECMO unit. She served as the ECMO coordinator for...
James Henry Ricks
Aug 19, 2023
James Henry Ricks, a member of the Hot Springs community, has passed away at the age of 76. James was born on December 7, 1946, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to Lucien Ricks and Cora Green Ricks.
He began his professional journey by working for SWBT for four years and later transitioned to Arkansas Power and Light/Entergy Corp. His dedication and...
Vickie Aileen Vanness
Aug 19, 2023
Vickie Aileen Vanness completed her earthly journey on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at the age of 66. She was born April 2, 1957 to parents William (Bill) and Violet Browning, at Chanute Air Force Base hospital in Champagne County, Illinois. Her birth has become part of family lore because her parents married young with the promise not to have...
Dorothy Irene Hendrix
Aug 18, 2023
Dorothy Irene Parsons Hendrix, 85 of McRae, AR passed into eternity August 18, 2023. She was born on June 2, 1938 to Joe and Ada Parsons in Higginson, AR.
She was preceded in death by her parents Joe and Ada Parsons, her brothers Elvis, Paul and Ernest Parsons and granddaughter Emmaly Holt.
Dorothy is survived by her husband of...
Jodi Lyn Wheeler
Aug 18, 2023
Jodi Lyn Wheeler, 60, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2023. Born February 17,1963 in North Platte, NE to Robert Schirmer & Linda (Hood) Schirmer.
She is survived by her daughter, (“the best thing that ever happened to her”) Ashley Clawson (Zach), granddaughters, Kailyn & Julia Clawson, brother, Bobby Johnson (Tina), nephew Kevin Johnson, niece Lydia Johnson, and Aunt Janis...
Helen Carrel Hill
Aug 18, 2023
Helen Carrel Hill, 86, of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023, at her home.
She was born September 13, 1936, in Arkadelphia to Harrison Meddley and Dora Pierce Meddley.
Helen enjoyed dancing, traveling to Branson, eating at area restaurants and spending time with her friends at the local senior citizens center.
She worked as a seamstress for...
Delwin Eugene Jones
Aug 17, 2023
Delwin Eugene "Gene" Jones, a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on August 17, 2023, at CHI St. Vincent. He was born on January 14, 1931, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Delwin Alonzo Jones and Juanita E. (Morris) Jones.Gene had an illustrious career as a drywall installer and sheetrock finisher in both home and commercial construction. He...
Adam Loye Selvidge
Aug 17, 2023
Adam Loye Selvidge passed peacefully while in the arms of his parents, Tim and Erin Baker Selvidge. He was born on August 17, 2023 at 5:27 a.m. weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces and measuring 19 inches long at UAMS in Little Rock. Adam was a blessing to his parents until he went to be with Jesus at 7:50 a.m. His...
Katherine Reeves
Aug 17, 2023
Katherine Reeves, a beloved member of the community, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023. She was born on February 6, 1946, in Deer Park, Texas, to her parents, Katherine (Lee) Reeves and Lenard Reeves. Katherine had a deep love for animals, becoming a respected animal trainer across several states. Her career had many highlights including working for the...
Roberta June Jefferson
Aug 17, 2023
Roberta June Jefferson, affectionately known as “Nan”, was born on August 24, 1926, in Atoka, Oklahoma, to the late Stanley Millican and Laura Ruby Barbee. On this day, a loaf of bread cost 9 cents, a gallon of gas 10 cents, and a new car cost 0. We are so blessed that she has lived such a long...
Alois "Louie" Zakrzewski
Aug 17, 2023
Alois “Louie” M. Zakrzewski gained his Heavenly wings on August 17, 2023 at the age of 91 years old. He was born and raised in Marche Arkansas to Joseph and Mary Bawiec Zakrzewski on March 1, 1932. At a young age, Louie became interested in music and begun lessons to play the accordion which he did and enjoyed his...
Hattie Ellen Burr
Aug 17, 2023
Hattie Ellen (Welch) Burr received her heavenly reward on August 17, 2023, at her home in North Little Rock, Arkansas, at the age of ninety-five years. Hattie was born to Thomas Welch and Dorothy Braddy Welch on July 23, 1928, in Oakdale, Louisiana. She met Reverend Murray E. Burr, a young evangelist, and United States Army veteran, and they...
Beverly Ann Reed
Aug 17, 2023
Beverly Ann Reed lived her entire 85 years serving others to glorify God. That life ended at God’s “pre-arranged” time at 6:18 p.m. on August 17, 2023.
Bev was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on January 11, 1938 to Bayard and Georgia (Fox) Godwin. She remained in Shreveport until she married Perry Adkins Reed, Jr. on August 10, 1956. They relocated...
David Alan Pizer
Aug 16, 2023
David Alan Pizer, 53, passed away on August 16, 2023, in Juneau, Alaska. Born on January 19, 1970, to Linda and Alan M. Pizer, David's youthful resemblance to Billy Idol added an edge of rebellious charm to his vibrant personality.
From an early age, the wanderlust within David ignited a deep passion for exploration. His adventures began alongside his mother...
Carolyn Stanley
Aug 16, 2023
Carolyn Scott Stanley, age 93 of Conway, AR ascended into her eternal Heavenly home with family by her side on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Carolyn was born December 8, 1929, in Elkhart, TX to James Collier and Ila Mae (Ashley) Scott.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband of 63 years, Ned Henry Stanley, son...


