All Obituaries
James Lloyd Walraven
Feb 6, 2026
James “Jim” Lloyd Walraven, 80, passed away at the Veterans Hospital in Little Rock on Friday, February 6, 2026. Jim was born to Nunon “Tiny” and Edna Walraven in Ft. Smith, AR on April 28, 1945.
In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his siblings Bobby Walraven, Richard Walraven and Lavone Davis.
Jim is survived by his daughter;...
Dorothy May Campbell
Feb 6, 2026
Dorothy May Campbell, age 91, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026, with her loving daughter Angie by her side. She was born on October 28, 1934, in Mount Vernon, Arkansas.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Bessie Wilkes; her brother Bobby Joe Wilkes and sister, Joyce Shaw; and her devoted husband...
David Wayne Turner
Feb 6, 2026
David Wayne Turner, age 72, of Amity, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026.
He was born on November 20, 1953, in Nashville. He was the son of Willie D. Turner and Alice Blanche Turner. He was preceded in death by parents and his brother, Phillip G. Turner.
He was a member of Caney Valley Missionary Baptist Church. David earned an associates...
Patsy Lee Combs
Feb 6, 2026
Patsy Lee Combs, age 77 of Searcy, Arkansas, formerly of McRae, Arkansas, departed this life and into the arms of her Lord and Saviour on Friday, February 6, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital, due to complications during a heart procedure. Pat was born in McGinnty Town, Arkansas, the 9th child of Manson and Edna Combs.
Pat was a very loving, kind...
Elaine Thomas
Feb 6, 2026
Jessie “Elaine” Thomas, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and proud great-grandmother, was born on April 26, 1943, in Booneville, Mississippi, to Mildred Ilene Rinehart and Raymond Cylvester Rinehart.
Elaine spent her early years in Rienzi, Mississippi, and Memphis, Tennessee, where she graduated from White Station High School in 1961. That same year, on September 1, 1961, she married the...
Dorothy Chadwick
Feb 5, 2026
Dorothy Ann Uekman Chadwick Celebration of Life
December 11, 1927 – February 5, 2026
Dorothy Ann Uekman Chadwick, 98, of Mabelvale, AR was born on December 11,1927 and passed away from this life on February 5, 2026. Her German father, Casper Herman Uekman and Polish mother, Carrie Barthol Uekman predecease her, along with her husband Orville Chadwick, sons Douglas Lassiter and David...
Bonnie Cox
Feb 5, 2026
Bonnie Lee Cox, 81, passed away peacefully in her home, Thursday, February 5, 2026 in Hot Springs, Ar.
She was predeceased by her mother, Adell Frances Casey; and father, Oscar York; her sister, Addie Loy; nephew,Greg Loy; niece, Bernice Shaw; a loving husband of thirty-two years Odell Owen Cox; and a great-nephew, Ronald Clovis Edwards II (Little R).
Survivors include her daughter,...
Christian Walter Olsen
Feb 5, 2026
Christian Walter “Lovie” Olsen, 42, passed away peacefully surrounded by love on February 5, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born April 4, 1983, in Paterson, New Jersey, Chris lived a life full of enthusiasm, companionship, and love for those around him.
Chris lived larger than life. He had a way of bringing people together, making everyone laugh and making...
Billy Stephen Jackson
Feb 5, 2026
Billy Stephen Jackson, 74, of Hensley, passed into his heavenly home Thursday, February 5, 2026. He was born in Paris, AR, to the late Clarence Foster Jackson and Joyce Mullins Jackson. He was the fifth of seven children.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Dwight A. Jackson and Robert L. Jackson.
Survivors include his wife of 55...
Janet Carolyn Berry
Feb 5, 2026
Janet Carolyn Berry was born on February 29, 1936, in Little Rock, Arkansas, and passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother whose warmth, humor, and generous spirit left a lasting mark on everyone who knew her.
Janet’s life was deeply rooted in love for her family. She shared 47...
David R. Anderson
Feb 5, 2026
David R. Anderson, age 84, of Conway, passed away February 5, 2026. He was born December 19, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, to Herbert C. Anderson and Katherine Watkins Anderson.
David joined the United States Air Force in 1960 right out of High School. He worked in weather forecasting for the military and served a tour in Vietnam in 1970. He served...
Shirley Oakley
Feb 4, 2026
Shirley M. Oakley, born July 23, 1929, in Rochelle, Illinois, to Sherman Cronk and Francis Lualle Furman, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Her long life was marked by resilience, devotion, and a quiet strength that touched everyone who knew her.Shirley spent 47 years in Bismarck, Arkansas, where she built a...
Wanda Joyce James
Feb 4, 2026
Wanda Joyce James of Benton, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026. She was born on December 17, 1947, in Malvern, Arkansas, to the late Lewis Earl and Dorothy Lucille Chamness.
A graduate of Magnet Cove High School, Wanda dedicated much of her life to caring for others, working as a CNA at Lakewood Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. She...
Deborah Kay Bowman
Feb 4, 2026
Deborah Kay Bowman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on February 4, 2026. Born on April 26, 1951, in Jonesboro, Louisiana, Deborah was a beacon of love and care who touched the hearts of all who knew her.
Throughout her life, Deborah built a diverse career, working primarily as a massage therapist and truck driver, a reflection of...
Larry William Waller
Feb 4, 2026
Larry Williams Waller, age 66, passed away suddenly Wednesday, February 4, 2026. He was born on February 1, 1960, to John William and Glenna McIver Waller.
Larry was preceded by his grandparents Lawrence and Nora McIver and John and Pearl Waller, his father John WM. Waller and great nephew Michael Levi Woodall. Larry accepted Jesus as his savior at the age...
Ernest Lester Jackson
Feb 3, 2026
Ernest Lester Jackson, 83, of Benton, Arkansas passed away February 3, 2026. Visitation will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Smith Little Rock Funeral Home (8801 Knoedl Court) with a funeral service following at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at Oakland & Fraternal Historic Cemetery Park. Following burial, the family will host guests at Pinecrest...
Cora Winchester
Feb 3, 2026
Cora Frances Winchester was born on April 13, 1930 in Kingsland, AR and went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 3, 2026, at 95 years of age as her daughter held her hand and sang How Great Thou Art. She was born to James B. Ross and Olga Bryant Ross and raised in Fordyce, AR. She had...
Katrina T. Hoskins
Feb 2, 2026
Katrina T. Hoskins, a cherished soul and talented cake decorator, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on May 7, 1956, Katrina's warmth and spirit touched all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Her ability to create stunning cakes for Kroger was not just a profession but a reflection of her artistic talent...
Sandra Ruth Boles
Feb 2, 2026
Sandra Ruth Boles, 85, of Sherwood, went quietly to be with the Lord on February 2, 2026, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was born October 21, 1940, in Dardanelle, Arkansas to the late Heartsill R.Moore and Virginia Moore. She was a resident of Sherwood and a member of Sylvan Hills United Methodist Church.
Sandra lived a life full of...
James Dalton Hamer
Feb 2, 2026
James Dalton Hamer, 95, of Little Rock, passed away on February 2, 2026. Born August 31, 1930 in Dallas, Texas, the son of Daniel Dalton Hamer and Opal Marie Hamer. He was preceded in the afterlife by his wife, Beverly Ann Hamer (neé Field) and his brother, George Raymon Hamer.
He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Dinsmore (Brian) of Little...


