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Grady Edward "Eddie" Howell

Grady Edward "Eddie" Howell

Sep 28, 2025

Grady Edward "Eddie" Howell, born August 18, 1948 in Little Rock, Arkansas died on September 28, 2025 in Benton, Arkansas.

Eddie is survived by sons: Kenneth Howell (Jenny) and Franklin Nix (Jennifer); daughter-in-law, Melissa Nix; grandchildren: Blake Howell (Selina), Dollie Martinez, and Raymond Nix (Chelsey); great-grandchildren:Trey Nix, Nick Martinez, Dominic Hernandez, and Madelyn Nix; brother, Gary Howell (Donna); and many family...

Margie Sheldon

Margie Sheldon

Sep 28, 2025

Margie Ann Sheldon, 87, of Parkway Village, Little Rock, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on September 28th, 2025. She was born October 23,1937 in Texarkana, AR to the late Charlie and Sallie Ann Higgs. She was a Certified Professional Secretary and retired from Federal Service.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of...

Ross Allen Kendrick

Ross Allen Kendrick

Sep 27, 2025

Ross Allen Kendrick, 36, of Little Rock, Arkansas, gave Jesus a high five and stepped into his forever home on September 27, 2025.

Ross loved wholeheartedly. He laughed out loud, gave of himself to others in recovery, loved kids, animals, and older folks, and truly never met a stranger. Charming, charismatic, and humble (most days), Ross carried joy wherever he went....

Rickey Lee Pilkington

Rickey Lee Pilkington

Sep 27, 2025

      Rickey Lee Pilkington, 74, of Sherwood passed away September 27, 2025. He was the son of the late Jerry L. Pilkington and the late Zelda Mae Ramsey Pilkington. Rickey was born September 21, 1951 in Heber Springs, AR. He graduated from Heber Springs High School where he played football as the quarterback. He then went on to...

Donald Larry Hill

Donald Larry Hill

Sep 27, 2025

Donald Larry Hill, age 86, of Jacksonville went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 27, 2025. He was born October 26, 1938 in Fairfield, Illinois to Ottis and Myra Hill.

Don is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara, his parents and sister, Mary Sue Shaffer.

Don was of the Southern Baptist faith and a long time member of...

Roy H. Spradlin

Roy H. Spradlin

Sep 27, 2025

Roy H. Spradlin, 88, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away September 27th, 2025. He was born April 4, 1937, in Radnor, Ohio to the late Dewey and Laura Dotson Spradlin. He is preceded in death by his parents as well as his sisters, Norma Richards and Joyce Mayberry; brother, Leeman Spradlin. Roy is survived by his loving wife of 66...

Ray Nielsen

Ray Nielsen

Sep 26, 2025

Ray Nielsen, age 86, passed away on September 26, 2025.

He was born on January 16, 1939, in Pennsylvania to the late Leo John Nielsen and Sara (Ruby) Nielsen. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Judith Nielsen; his son, Raymond Nielsen; his son-in-law, Johnnie Anderson; and his grandchild, Nolan Anderson.

On March 21, 1959, he married Judith Nielsen....

Ann Yvonne Russell

Ann Yvonne Russell

Sep 26, 2025

Ann Yvonne Green Russell, 85, passed to her Heavenly home on Friday, September 26, 2025, while at her home in Bryant, surrounded by her husband Bill and loving family.

Ann was born on February 14th, 1940, in Bryant, the oldest daughter of William Felton (Pete) and Leonora (McDaniel) Green. She was a proud graduate of Bryant High School, class of 1958....

Mary Elizabeth Rice York

Mary Elizabeth Rice York

Sep 26, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Rice York, age 86, of Amity, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025.

She was born on May 24, 1939, in Amity. Mary was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Rice and Elizabeth Hollen King Rice. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Billy York, Sr.; her sister, Gladys R. King; and her brother, Philip C. Rice.

Mary...

Michael Wayne Childers

Michael Wayne Childers

Sep 26, 2025

Rev. Michael W. Childers, 73, of North Little Rock, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, September 26, 2025.

Born on September 19, 1952, in Little Rock, Michael dedicated his life to faith, family, and service. He worked as a printer by trade but was best known for his calling in ministry. He was ordained...

Donald A. Skrivanos

Donald A. Skrivanos

Sep 26, 2025

Donald Anthony Skrivanos, 68, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away September 26, 2025. He was born May 15, 1957 in Houston, Texas to the late George and Sue Skrivanos.

Don is survived by his brother, Bill Skrivanos of North Little Rock as well as many cousins and extended family and friends. He is also survived by his cherished dogs, Roy...

Thomas Charles Mize

Thomas Charles Mize

Sep 25, 2025

Thomas Charles Mize, age 79 of Beebe, Arkansas went to his heavenly home Thursday, September 25th, after a brief battle with cancer. Charles (as known to everyone) was born February 8, 1946, in California, where his family traveled every year to work in the agriculture fields. He returned to Arkansas where he met “the love of his life”, Patricia Mae...

Danny William Brown

Danny William Brown

Sep 25, 2025

Danny William Brown, age 70, of McRae, passed away on September 25, 2025, in Searcy, Arkansas. He was born on October 8, 1954, in Oakland, California, to the late Irvin and Lovie Brown.

Danny is survived by his sons, Andrew (Samantha) Brown and Payton (Brittany) Brown; his brother, Irvin (Debbie) Brown; his nephew, Robert Brown; and his grandchildren, Hayden Byrd, Brooke...

Betty Lou Mottwiler

Betty Lou Mottwiler

Sep 25, 2025

Betty Lou (Hardin) Mottwiler passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025. She was born in Clarksville AR, to Orlan and Lois Pauline (Sexton) Hardin on April 6, 1939.

Betty graduated from Clarksville High School (Class of ’57), then Draughon Business College. After which, she worked st the Pulaski County Special School District in the Special Education Department, until retirement in 1999.

In...

Larry Wayne Mathews

Larry Wayne Mathews

Sep 25, 2025

Larry Wayne Mathews, 80, of Malvern, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025. He was born on March 28, 1945, in Malvern, to Milburn and Jewel Gladys (Lee) Mathews.

Larry was a man who believed in hard work and living true to his values. He built his own excavation business and even constructed his own home, accomplishments that spoke to...

Susan Margaret Board

Susan Margaret Board

Sep 25, 2025

On September 25, 2025, Susan Margaret Board (née Steeps) passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord.

Susan was born on April 16, 1954, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. She often spoke of her sweet childhood memories, especially baking cookies with her mother at Christmastime—her favorite tradition.

In her younger years, her family moved around before eventually settling in Conway, Arkansas,...

Cecil Jean Short

Cecil Jean Short

Sep 25, 2025

Cecil Jean Short, age 82, of Little Rock passed away September 25, 2025. She was born June 20, 1943, in North Little Rock, Arkansas to Dossie A. Rambo. and Ida Mae (Yarbrough) Rambo.

Cecil Jean loved her family and the Lord dearly.   

She is preceded in death by her parents; numerous brothers and sisters; husband GW Short and a daughter Susan...

David "Dave" Roberts

David "Dave" Roberts

Sep 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David “Dave” Roberts, who went home to be with the Lord on September 24, 2025 in Sherwood, AR.

Born on July 17th, 1956 in Indianapolis, Indiana, Dave lived a life marked by fun, generosity, and self-improvement. He attended Emerich Manual high school and graduated from Indiana University. Dave spent most...

Sherman "Harold" Trammel

Sherman "Harold" Trammel

Sep 24, 2025

Sherman “Harold” Trammel, age 73, of Okolona, formerly of Bismarck passed to the other side on September 24, 2025.

He worked for International Paper as a dozer operator and spent the next 32 years as a track manager at Oaklawn in Hot Springs.

Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Diana Davis; daughter, Cherly Bratton; brother Travis Trammel; and sister, Edna...

Mary Jane Adams

Mary Jane Adams

Sep 24, 2025



Mary Jane Adams of Lonoke passed away Sept 24, 2025 just 4 days after her 76th birthday.  She is the daughter of the late Lelia (Moody) and the late Arlan Warner.  Mary was also preceded in death by 3 siblings:  Billy Warner, Joan Turner and Jerry Ingle; a grandson, Jeffery Mashburn; as well as her husband, Kenneth B. Adams.

Survivors include...