Mar 16, 2022

 

Geneva Elrod, 91, of Lonsdale, Arkansas passed away March 16, 2022.  She was born May 3, 1930 in Benton, Arkansas to the late Nep and Florence (Willis) Johnson.

Geneva adored her family.  She was always involved in the PTA and served as the homeroom mother while her children were in school.  She enjoyed sewing, camping, and fishing.  Geneva was...

Mar 15, 2022

 

Pamela Lynn Strachan, 72, of Cabot, Arkansas passed away March 15, 2022.

She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Jim Strachan.

Graveside services will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery (1501 W Maryland).   Arrangements by Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St, North Little Rock, AR 72114,...

Mar 15, 2022

 

Nellie Short, 103, of Canyon, Texas, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022.

Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Smith Family Funeral Home Chapel in Glenwood, Arkansas. Burial will follow at Robbins Family Cemetery in Caddo Gap, Arkansas. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 18, 2022, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at...

Mar 14, 2022

 

Kenneth Ralph Watson, born on September 2nd, 1943, may seem an ordinary man to some, but was a hero among men through his unselfish devotion to his friends and family.

He passed away peacefully on March 14, 2022. Kenny was a humble man and never met a stranger. He inspired those around him through acts of kindness, and was...

Mar 14, 2022

Terry Helton of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away Monday, March 14, 2022. He was born June 17, 1953 to Sam and Pauline Helton.

Terry is survived by his loving mother, Pauline Helton; two nieces, Alicia Emmerling (Sam), Kristina Ryan (Kevin); six great nieces and nephews: Thomas, Evan, Chloe, Samantha, Hannah and Kristian. He is preceded in death by his father, Sam...

Mar 14, 2022

 

Denver Dual Witham, 70, of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed away March 14, 2022.  He was born September 21, 1951 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to the late Walter and Gladys (Bell) Witham.

Denver was a loving husband.  He enjoyed spending time gardening with his wife, Juanita.  She would hand him the tools and he would do the work!  Denver also...

Mar 13, 2022

Mar 13, 2022

Shirley Jo Rinke, 90, passed away March 13, 2022 in Fort Smith, AR.  She was born February 21, 1932 in Little Rock. Shirley was a homemaker and a member of Life Line Baptist Church in Little Rock.

 

Shirley is survived by her daughter, Donna and son-in-law, Lonnie Gilbreath of Greenwood, Arkansas; daughter-in-law, Mary Rinke of Little Rock; three grandchildren,...

Mar 13, 2022

Douglas Lassiter, age 74, made his arrival on Earth July 25, 1947 in Amarillo, Texas.  His departure flight from Earth to Glory took place on March 13, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones.

 

He was preceded in death by his father, Don L. Lassiter and his brother, David Friou. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Chadwick of Little...

Mar 12, 2022

Earl Douglas Weniger passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at the age of 76 after a valiant battle with aggressive pancreatic cancer. He was born on November 3, 1945 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of late Sidney N. Weniger and late Lenore Evelyn Weniger (Sternick). He was the oldest of three siblings. Earl is survived by the love...

Mar 12, 2022

 

Norma Lou Knight Blanton, of Hot Springs, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022. 

 

She was born in Point Cedar, the daughter of Charlie Wesley Knight and Hattie Burton Knight.  On December 4, 1964, in the Base Chapel at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, she was married to the love of her life, Lt. Colonel Clarence...

Mar 12, 2022

 

William Joseph Baugh, 58, passed away March 12, 2022. He was born on October 12, 1963 to Mary (Babbs) Hedden and the late William Henry Baugh.

William was a master mason and member of Masonic Lodge of Arkansas. He served in the US Army. William was a man of many talents including being a master plumber, executive chef, sailor,...

Mar 12, 2022

 

Doris B. Price, 94, of Hot Springs, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-five years, D.F. Price, Jr.; her parents, Heber and Lora Markham; and three siblings, Inez Porter, Billy Markham and Janet Shakra.

 

She is survived by her children, Brenda Price (Jim Weaver), of Tucson, AZ.,...

Mar 12, 2022

 

Lois Hodges Canfield age 92, of Bismarck, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022 at her home. She was born June 3, 1929 to Dr. T L.  and Charlotte Mikulus Hodges. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend.

Lois was a registered nurse, working with several area nursing homes in Arkadelphia and Malvern. She was Director of the...

Mar 11, 2022

 

James “Jim” Franklin Robbins, age 80, passed away Friday, March 11, 2022, at Twin Rivers Health and Rehabilitation Center in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.

 

Jim was born on November 22, 1941, in Memphis, Tennessee to the late, Sammie Franklin Robbins and Flora Ross Robbins. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother-in-law, Augie DeRitter.

 

He attended...

Mar 11, 2022

W. Blaine Gaddis of Little Rock, Arkansas, 71, died March 11, 2022 under the care of Hospice Home Care. Blaine was born July 31, 1950 at Mountain Home, Arkansas to the late David Ray and Jeanie Kennedy Gaddis. He graduated Little Rock Central High School before attending Ouachita Baptist University.

Survivors include: son, R. Scott Gaddis of Little Rock; siblings,...

Mar 11, 2022

 

Earnie Matheson (73) , florist, decorator, and host extraordinaire, left this earth March 11, surrounded by family, friends & holding the hand of his husband, Rick Landers.

With a generous heart, Earnie was the light of his neighborhood, greeting all, and dishing out cookies, cake, and advice. He will be greatly missed by the motley crew he chose as...

Mar 11, 2022

Bobby Jo Speights, 90, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on March 11, 2022. She was born in Keo, Arkansas on September 28, 1931 to John and Lonnie Handley.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of sixty-five years, Doyle Speights; and twelve siblings.

She is survived by three daughters, Kim (Rick) Smith, Cookie (Ricky) Stone, and Tammy...

Mar 11, 2022

Scott Arthur Simmons, age 37, of Hot Springs passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022.

 

He was born on September 6, 1984, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the son of George Franklin Simmons and Elizabeth Ann Arthur Simmons.  He was preceded in death by his mother; his special maternal grandfather, Robert Arthur; and his paternal grandparents, Wiley and Addie Mae Simmons.

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Mar 11, 2022

Joy touched the life of many in his short time on Earth.  This included his twelve best friends at Little Rock West High School.  In his class he was referred to as Joy to the World and Joy bird.  He made his friends laugh throughout the day with his unique sense of humor and his comical laugh.  He had a...