All Obituaries
Yueveda "Skip" Faye Plummer
Dec 15, 2022
Yueveda Faye “Skip” Plummer, 75, of Benton, Arkansas passed away December 15, 2022. She was born January 25, 1947, in Benton, Arkansas to the late Brian E. Hendrix and Mabel Loraine (Mason) Dodgen.
Skip loved to paint with her late husband and was often found tending to her flower garden. She was an amazing cook and enjoyed watching Pioneer...
Iverna "Chirpy" Wright
Dec 15, 2022
Iverna “Chirpy” Wright, age 90, of Black Springs, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 15, 2022.Chirpy was born on January 10, 1932, in Meyer Creek to Obed Weston and Ina Mae Wright Weston. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Jonathan Wright; her parents; her two daughters, April Wright and Barbara Henderson; her daughter-in-law,...
Wanda Lee McCraw
Dec 15, 2022
Wanda Lee McCraw, 83, of Sherwood passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to Aaron Verl and Lillie Manning Simpson. She graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1957. She retired from Maybelline and was a member of Victory Missionary Baptist Church in Sherwood.
Wanda was preceded in death by her parents; sister,...
Jacob "Jake" Broyles
Dec 14, 2022
Jacob Daniel “Jake” Broyles, 39, of Jacksonville, passed away December 14, 2022. He is survived by his sons, Kaden and Aaron and their mother, Laura Woodruff, and son Brayton; his mother, Cindy Golden (Tracy); brother, Robert Broyles; sister, Brittney Phillips; niece and nephew, Charlie Phillips and Jaylin Broyles; longtime friend, Amber Butera; and other extended family. He was preceded in...
Catherine Suzanne Crain
Dec 14, 2022
Catherine “Cathy” Suzanne Crain of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away Wednesday December 14, 2022, from a long battle with cancer.
Cathy was born January 20, 1960, to Donald and Alyn Riel in Little Rock, Arkansas. Cathy was married to James “Chip” Crain and had two children, Crystal Strong (Crain) and James “JD” Crain.
Cathy was predeceased by husband, James “Chip”...
Richard Allen Reese
Dec 14, 2022
Richard Allen Reese, loving husband, father, and grandfather was born November 21st, 1962 and passed away on December 14th, 2022 at the age of 60. Richard was known for being selfless, always helping others, and loving his family. He loved his wife who is in heaven, Pamela Reese, two kids, Garret and Madison Reese, grandson Maddox Reese and his dog...
William "Bill" Henry Welch
Dec 14, 2022
William “Bill” Henry Welch, age 77, of Glenwood, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.
He was born on March 30, 1945, in Middletown, New York, the son of Henry Frederick Welch and Phyllis Marie Halcott Welch. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his grandnephew, Taylor Pate.He attended the Glenwood First Church of the Nazarene, where...
Jo Anne Chandler Knight
Dec 14, 2022
Jo Anne Knight, 81, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away December 14, 2022. She was born on June 17, 1941 in Selma, Alabama to the late Jesse D Chandler and Margaret Alice Chandler (née Scarborough).
She is preceded in death by her parents and son-in-law, Scott Daniel Olson. Jo Anne is survived by her loving husband of 59 years,...
Elwanda Boone
Dec 14, 2022
Elwanda Bowman Boone 89, of Beebe peacefully took Jesus’ hand and made her journey home on December 14, 2022, surrounded by her family.
She was born May 8, 1933, in Union Grove-White County, Arkansas to the late Oscar and Leatrice Bowman. She married the love of her life Billy Boone on December 24, 1949. Her greatest joy was being with...
Marilyn Elaine Williams
Dec 14, 2022
Marilyn Elaine Williams, age 85, of Hot Springs, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022.
She was born on April 1, 1937, in Portage La Prairie, Canada, the daughter of Ernest Stevens and Marian Higgonbottom Stevens.
Arrangements under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Home, Hot Springs.
Guest registry at www.smithfamilycares.com.
Mary Dean Crabtree
Dec 14, 2022
Mary Dean Crabtree, age 72, of Bismarck, Arkansas, passed from this life onWednesday, December 14, 2022, at C.H.I. St. Vincent in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born October 25, 1950, in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, to Ollis Mitchell Adamsand Faye Kathleen Goad Rich.
Mary was a faithful member of Antoine Baptist Church. She worked as a CNA for Areafor Aging Adults. She...
Richard Lee Massey Jr.
Dec 13, 2022
Richard Lee Massey Jr. born March 25, 1949, in Uniontown Pennsylvania to Richard Lee Massey Senior and Charlotte Naomi Massey of Cleveland Ohio. Richard was the first born of four children to this union; Homer Allen Massey (deceased), William Henry Massey (deceased), and Marian Denise Massey (Stidham). The family moved from Pennsylvania shortly after the birth of Marian and settled...
Sybil H. Brockett
Dec 13, 2022
Sybil Holiman Brockett went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday December the 13, 2022 at the age of 94. Born in Prattsville, AR on November 5, 1928, the last of 9 children born to Tilman and Nellie Williams Holiman. The family moved to Mabelvale in 1929 where Sybil attended school and graduated from Mabelvale High School in 1946....
Richard Sibley Mitchell Phd.
Dec 12, 2022
Richard Sibley Mitchell entered this world on September 19, 1932. On the 12th day of the 12th month at 12:00 noon, 2022, age 90, he departed this earth for his heavenly home. Richard was born in Barnsdall, OK., the youngest child of Guy Sibley Mitchell and Velma Linza (Lewis) Mitchell. Although christened as Richard, to his friends and family he...
Dagmar Dodds
Dec 12, 2022
On December 12, 2022, Dagmar Dodds, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a brief illness.Dagmar was a devout Catholic and had been a member of Saint Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church for almost 28 years. She was a well-known and respected member of her community and everywhere she went she made friends. Dagmar was proud of her previous job as...
Billy Fred Jester
Dec 12, 2022
Billy Fred Jester, age 84, of Sherwood, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022.
He was born on December 4, 1938, in Lockesburg, the son of M.J. Jester and Lucille Jester. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Knox; his parents; his brother, Kenneth Jester; and one brother-in-law, Gary Starling.
He was a member of...
Wade Allan Madding
Dec 12, 2022
Our perfect boy Wade Allan Madding was born and opened his eyes to Jesus on December 12, 2022, at 8:11 pm at only 18 weeks of life.
At only 18 weeks of life our precious boy had his momma’s nose, lips, and toes and his daddy’s adorable and notable forehead wrinkle. He was the most anticipated member of his family....
Wayne William Diffenderfer Jr.
Dec 12, 2022
Wayne William Diffenderfer Jr, 39, of North Little Rock passed on December 12, 2022.
Wayne loved being outside. He would always find something to tinker with. Could pretty much fix anything. Loved looking at cars and motorcycles and riding four wheeler. Wayne loved to cook and could make something amazing out of nothing. Playing Pokemon go and building lego sets...
Barbara Ann Szplit
Dec 12, 2022
Barbara Ann Szplit 77, of Beebe Arkansas passed away peacefully December 12, 2022. Barbara was born February 2, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois.
Barbara is preceded in death by her parents; Alex and Adeline Szplit; sister, LaVerne Beard; and niece, Sherry Beard.
Barbara was raised in Buena Vista, Wisconsin where her family had a farm. She graduated from Almond High...
Randy Jay Crocker
Dec 12, 2022
The family of Randy J. Crocker thanks you for honoring his memory by your presence today.
Randy J. Crocker, age 65, of Beebe, Arkansas passed away December 12, 2022. He was born December 1, 1957 to Joan Crocker Cremeens and the late J. D. Crocker of Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Randy worked as a supervisor for the custodial staff...


