Virginia Ann Edwards
Feb 8, 2025
Virginia Ann Kersh Edwards was born in D’Lo, Mississippi to the late Lee and Lillie Howell Kersh and spent the first 13 years of her life in Brandon, Mississippi. The family moved to McGehee, Arkansas when Virginia was in the 8th grade and Virginia would spend the rest of her life in Arkansas, but never lost her ties, drawl and...
Abner Sorrows
Feb 8, 2025
Abner "Jerry" Sorrows Jr., a spirited soul and a cherished family man, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born on November 1, 1955, in Hazen, Arkansas, Abner's journey through life was marked by a fervent passion for both his career and family, making his departure a profound loss to all who knew and loved him....
Ruby Janell Payne
Feb 8, 2025
Ruby Janell Payne, 92 of McRae, Arkansas was born November 4, 1932, and died Saturday, February 8, 2025.
She is survived by one sister, Linda (Kenneth) Swafford; two daughters-in-law, Bobbie Payne and Becky Payne, three grandsons; one granddaughter; and several great grandchildren.
Janell was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; four sons and eight siblings.
Visitation is Thursday, February 13th from...
Laetitia Jane Robison East
Feb 8, 2025
Laetitia Jane Robison East, 84, of Little Rock, AR passed away on February 8, 2025. She was born in Memphis, TN on March 12, 1940, to Robert Melville Robison and Francis Gunn Robison, both of whom preceded her in death.
She was a graduate of Central High School in Memphis and earned her undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University where she earned...
Rebecca Lou McLaughlin-Winburne (née Dean)
Feb 7, 2025
Rebecca Lou McLaughlin-Winburne (née Dean), 78, of Conway, Arkansas, passed away on February 7, 2025. She was born on November 18, 1946, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to William and Nell Dean, and grew up in Pine Bluff, graduating from Pine Bluff High School in 1965.
Rebecca was blessed with two loving marriages: first to Frank Winburne, with whom she shared many...
Elsie May Johnson Bounds
Feb 7, 2025
Elsie May Johnson Bounds, better known as “Jonnie”, 81, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on February 7, 2025. Jonnie was born at home in Hickory Plains, Arkansas on October 21, 1943.
Jonnie graduated from Des Arc High School and studied education at Arkansas Tech University on a basketball scholarship. Following college, she entered the United States Marine...
Romaine Paul Guillory
Feb 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Romaine Guillory, a beloved father and friend to many.
He is survived by his three children April, Ranger, and Randi. He is preceded in death by his parents Agnes and Earl Guillory, his brother Earl Guillory Jr., and his sister Agnes ‘Faye’ Vess.
Born and raised in Abbeville, Louisiana, Romaine was...
Martha Jean Kierre
Feb 7, 2025
Martha Jean (Hedgecock) Kierre left this earthly life February 7, 2025. Martha was born on February 28, 1936, to George and Katherine (Thornton) Hedgecock. She married Lee Kierre on December 27, 1954, and the couple had four children, son Tony Kierre, and daughters Becky Kierre Crosland, Dicy Kierre Bennett, and Julie Kierre and husband John Chaney.
Lee and Martha opened and...
Retha Jean Duren
Feb 7, 2025
Retha Jean Duren Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and friend to many passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025 at the age of 88.
Jean was born on July 13, 1936, at Kirby, Arkansas to Roy and Ada Brewer Cowart. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 61 years, Harlon Duren and three brothers, Ocie Cowart (Evelyn),...
Sandra (Sandy) Dianne Langston
Feb 7, 2025
It is with deep love and heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Sandra Dianne Roberts Langston, at the age of 70. She was born on March 25, 1954, in South Haven, Michigan to Albert Roberts and Virgie Lee Roberts. Sandy was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Sandy was known for her love for her family.
She...
Louie Eugene Smith
Feb 7, 2025
Louie Eugene Smith, age 91, of Tyler, Texas, passed away on February 7, 2025. He was born July 4, 1933, to Louie Leon Smith and Irene Pounders Smith. He was raised in Grady, Arkansas by his parents, Louie Smith and Warnia Byerly Smith.
Louie was a devoted father and husband. He also was a boating enthusiast, spending many weekends on the...
Suzanne Laurie Martin
Feb 7, 2025
Suzanne Laurie Degens Martin, 86, passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 7, 2025. She was born on March 30, 1938, in Pontiac, Michigan to Herbert and Laurie Degens. The family moved several times in her early years, finally settling in Galena Park, Texas. Suzanne always considered Texas as her home state.
At seventeen, she met the love of her life...
Elizabeth Fortune
Feb 6, 2025
Elizabeth Fortune, a gifted communicator and fierce advocate for others, died Thursday, Feb. 6, at the age of 49. She will be remembered for infusing passion and empathy in everything she was called to do, especially in her achievements as a survivor of lymphoma and kidney disease.
The recipient of a life-extending bone marrow transplant, Elizabeth shared with friends in December...
Paul Faulkner
Feb 6, 2025
Paul Wesley Faulkner, 66, of Little Rock, Arkansas was born December 30, 1958 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He passed away February 5, 2025 from heart failure. He is survived by his father Robert Faulkner (Sheila), mother Linda Faulkner Griffin (Fred Griffin), sisters’ Angela Tapp (Greg), and Kelli Schrang (Scott), Aunts’ (Joyce Duke Andrews and Judy Faulkner Englund), Nephews’ Matthew Moore (Lauren),...
Roberta Thomas
Feb 6, 2025
Roberta Thomas, a beacon of strength and creativity, was born on September 13, 1943,in Little Rock, Arkansas. She gracefully navigated the tapestry of life until she departed this world on February 6, 2025, in her beloved hometown, leaving behind a legacy woven with love and resilience.
Roberta’s journey began at Hermitage High School, where she graduated in 1960. It was this...
James Howard "Jim" Moore
Feb 6, 2025
James Howard “Jim” Moore, age 87, passed away February 6, 2025, with family at his side. Jim was born, March 17, 1937 in Redfield AR, to Doyne and Janeda Moore. Doyne was killed in an explosion at the Pine Bluff arsenal when Jim was 6 years old.
Jim graduated from White Hall High School in May 1955 and was captain of...
James Mashburn
Feb 5, 2025
James William Mashburn of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on February 5, 2025. He was born on September 18, 1955, in Taos, New Mexico to Billy and Jane Mashburn.
Throughout his life, James exemplified the spirit of a jack of all trades, showcasing exceptional skills and a remarkable work ethic. His career as a heavy equipment mechanic was complemented by his...
Margaret Jensen
Feb 5, 2025
On February 5, 2025, Margaret Jensen, after serving the Lord and her family here on earth, received her wings. Love and light, together with the love and gratitude of her family and friends now surround her in the highest place.
“Margie” as she was known by everyone was born in Palestine, Arkansas on December 12, 1931. She was a loving wife,...
W.B. Loyd
Feb 5, 2025
W.B. Loyd, a serial entrepreneur who played a defining role in Little Rock's fashion scene, passed away Feb. 5. He was 71.
Named after his father, he was called Dub by most everyone.
As the founder/owner of two influential Little Rock clothing stores in the 1980s and '90s, Dub dressed everyone from high school students getting ready for prom to then Governor...
Sallie Richards
Feb 5, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Sallie Nicole Wrigley Richards at the age of 42. After a hard-fought battle with cancer, she left us peacefully on February 5, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born in North Little Rock on May 24, 1982.
Sallie is survived by her daughters Skyla Lauderdale (Chris) and Breanna Weeks (Mike);...