Evelyn Sue Dobson
May 6, 2022
Evelyn Sue Dobson age 81, of Arkadelphia, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022 in Arkadelphia. She was born March 6, 1941 to the late Young Columbus and Effie Whisenhunt Norris. Evelyn graduated from Amity High School in 1959. She graduated from Draughon’s Business School and went on to graduate from Henderson State University in 1971.
Evelyn was a member...
Robert Edward Humphrey
May 6, 2022
Robert Edward Humphrey 67, died Friday May 6, 2022 after a long and hard-fought battle with Multiple Myeloma Cancer. He was predeceased by his parents, Edgar and Josephine (Rafus) Humphrey, a sister Linda Ann Humphrey, grandparents Clyde and Elsie Humphrey and Andrew and Veronica Rafus.
Robert was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church, and a 1972 graduate of Vilonia...
Melba Jean Paxton
May 5, 2022
Melba Jean Paxton, affectionately known as “Granny”, passed away on Thursday May 5, 2022. Melba was born on August 17, 1939 in Humnoke Arkansas. She was one of nine children born to Cluss Montgomery Sr. and Laura Haliburton Montgomery.
After high school, Melba moved to Little Rock where she held various occupations, including working for the railroad, Montgomery Ward’s...
Mary Elizabeth Heber
May 5, 2022
Mary Elizabeth Heber journeyed home to her Lord on Thursday, May 5, 2022, in Greenbrier, Arkansas. Mary was born in Atlanta, Georgia on June 10, 1931 to Hugh and Mary Scarbrough.
A faithful churchgoer, Mary is remembered for generosity, love for family, and her beautiful spirit. She enjoyed practicing hospitality, attending Bible studies, and teaching children. She was preceded...
Jane Shaw Atkinson
May 5, 2022
Jane Shaw Atkinson, 91, of North Little Rock, Arkansas went to be with her Lord on May 5, 2022. She was born June 18, 1930 in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Calvin and Blondell (Painter) Shaw.
When she was 18, she met the love of her life on a blind date. After 3 months of dating, she married Russ...
Cody Glendenning
May 5, 2022
Cody Glendenning, age 29, of Hot Springs, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022.
He was born on March 29, 1993, in Hot Springs. He is preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Weatherford; and his grandmother, Florence Glendenning.
Cody enjoyed being with Montanna and their soon to be baby. He also enjoyed being with friends and...
Barbara J. McDonald
May 4, 2022
Barbara J. McDonald, 83, of Little Rock, gained her wings Wednesday May 4, 2022. She was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on July 15, 1938 to Nicholas and Rose Alfieri. She retired from the United States Postal Service. She was a member of Bethel AME Church NLR.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her devoted daughter Kimberly A. Ellis...
J. R. Alexander
May 4, 2022
J. R. Alexander, age 75, of Mount Ida, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 4, 2022.
He was born on October 3, 1946, in Mount Ida, the son of Walter Eugene Alexander and Minnie Ethel Bates Alexander. On October 15, 1970, he was married to Alene Rebecca Anderson. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother,...
Carole Sue Maxwell
May 4, 2022
Carole Sue Wester Maxwell, 76, of Sherwood, passed away peacefully May 4, 2022, surrounded by family. She was born December 30, 1945, in Jonesboro, Ark., to the late G. W. and Marcella Dodson Wester.She was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Maxwell; brother-in-law, James “Doc”George; and nephew, Tuney “Trey” Bailey, III. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, daughter,...
Walter Scroggs
May 4, 2022
Walter Eugene Scroggs, 90, of Little Rock, Arkansas, died peacefully at his home Wednesday, May 4, 2022. He was born in Beebe, Arkansas on August 23, 1931, to Chalmers and Ora Alice Hayes Scroggs. He served in the Navy Reserve and retired from Southwestern Bell/AT&T after decades of dedicated service. He was a faithful member of Cornerstone Church of the...
Karen "Lynne" Huie
May 4, 2022
Karen “Lynne” Huie, 75, of Benton, Arkansas passed away May 4, 2022. She was born November 9, 1946 in Sacramento, California to the late Karl Evans, Jr. and Winona (Shepherd) Percy.
Lynne worked in childcare at locations all over Saline County, including First United Methodist Church and First Baptist Church, for many years. She enjoyed playing the piano. Lynne...
Diane Olive Buck
May 3, 2022
Diane Olive Buck, 65, of North Little Rock, went to be with her Lord and Savior and was reunited with her parents and brother on May 3, 2022. She was born October 30, 1956, in Kansas City, Missouri, to the late George and Olive
Adams Buck. Diane was a member of Trinity Fellowship Church. She enjoyed trivia, bird watching, cheering...
Dale Smith
May 3, 2022
Jimmie “Dale” Smith, 80, of the Vinity Community, Arkansas passed away suddenly on May 3rd, 2022 in his home. He was born September 21st, 1941 to the late Biniom and Lois (Hicks) Smith.
Dale was a professional coffee drinker, McDonald’s fanatic, and an avid outdoorsman. After graduating from Beebe High School in 1960, he served in the Army Reserves and...
E.B. "Buster" Bennett, Sr.
May 3, 2022
E. B. “Buster” Bennett, Sr., 90, was born November 22,1931, and raised in Little Rock. He began his greatest adventure on May 3, 2022. He traveled around the world pursuing his entrepreneurial endeavors. As he aged, he served on the Pulaski County Equalization Board for many years. Buster was an avid pilot in his younger years;...
James Edward Nowlin
May 3, 2022
James Edward Nowlin, age 84 of Sparkman, AR, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. James was born on September 4, 1937, in Sparkman to Charles and Ruby Nell Nowlin, the firstborn of their 10 children. He was a member of Ouachita Assembly of God in Sparkman.
James attended and graduated from Sparkman High, where he also...
Carol "Coach" Henry
May 3, 2022
Carol “Coach” Henry died peacefully on May 3, 2022. He was born in 1930 outside of England, Arkansas, at the “Tankersley” place and he didn’t have a birth certificate until he was 17 years old. His parents were Burt Dallas & Jo Eddie Henry and he had 4 brothers, Burt Jr., Joe, David, and Fred, and two sisters, Dahlene and...
Karen Sheppard
May 2, 2022
Karen Sue Sheppard was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Her love of life did not come to an end at her death. Karen passed away on May 2, 2022 at the age of 69 surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest. Karen was born on February...
Ahava "LudaBug" Kylie Ort
May 2, 2022
Ahava Kylie Ort, “Luda Bug”, 18, of Jacksonville was born August 18th, 2003, and passed away May 2nd, 2022. She was the second born daughter to Nathan and Debra Ort. She attended school in Jacksonville and later transferred to North Little Rock. She was scheduled to be a part of the 2022 graduating class.
From the very beginning, Ahava always...
Kenneth Ray Williams
May 2, 2022
Kenneth Ray Williams, 75, died of cancer on May 2, 2022 in the home he built in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was with his family.
Kenny Ray was born in the winter of 1946, in the small town of Caney, Kansas, which was never going to be big enough for his personality. His childhood antics summoned the authorities on a...
Carl Lusty
May 2, 2022
Carl Lusty was born at home in Vilonia, Arkansas on July 21, 1942. He passed away peacefully at home in Austin, Arkansas on May 2, 2022 and would have been 80 years old in July. He was married to his wife Claudette on November 16, 1963 (58 years).
Poppy, as he was called by his family, was an avid...