All Obituaries
Elster Allen
May 27, 2022
Elster Henry Allen of Bismarck, Arkansas, earned his wings to be with the Lord on May 27, 2022. He was born June 2, 1942, the son of the late Desmer and Zella Gardner Allen at Beaton, Arkansas.
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Hughes Allen of 61 years, two sons, Marty (Gina Baker) Allen, Wendell (Teresa Coats) Allen,...
James Purnell Matthews
May 27, 2022
James Purnell Matthews, 84, of North Little Rock and Roland, Arkansas transitioned from this life on May 27, 2022. A memorial reception is planned from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Arkansas Dept. of...
Carol A Fuller
May 26, 2022
Carol A Fuller, 68, of Little Rock passed from this world on May 26, 2022. She was born to Rose and Charlie Fuller on May 14, 1954 in Puerto Rico. Her legacy of love and generosity started early and continued throughout her life.
Carol always found time for those who were less fortunate. She made cookies and gave away clothes...
Betty Carol Chunn
May 25, 2022
Betty Carol (Burks) Chunn, age 73, of Benton, AR, went to be with the Lord on May 25, 2022. She was born September 10, 1948 to Jesse Lemuel Burks and Vera Ruth (Rogers) Burks.
Betty’s strong faith in the Lord led her in all daily activities, as well as good times and bad. She put all trust in Him...
Suzanne Elizabeth Heidelberg
May 25, 2022
Suzanne Elizabeth Heidelberg passed peacefully from this world on May 25, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harry Whitlowe Heidelberg and her parents, Lyle Orlando Hill and Geraldine Starner Hill.
She leaves behind daughters Lyndi (Rob) Gregory of Sherwood, Laurie (Robert) Johnson of North Little Rock; and son, Rick Heidelberg of Beebe; 9 grandchildren; 13...
William "Bill" Chase
May 25, 2022
William “Bill” Chase, age 97, of Pearcy, a Pearl Harbor Survivor, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, May 25, 2022.
He was born on May 29, 1924, in Glenwood, the son of Charlie Chase and Annie Collins Chase. He is preceded in death by his parents; and his son, Larry Chase.
Bill was a Christian and...
David A. Thomson
May 25, 2022
David A. Thomson passed away peacefully leaving all his pain and suffering behind on May 25, 2022. With loving eyes, our Heavenly Father waited for him as the Pearly Gates to welcome him home. Holding him tight, he whispered, “Job Well Done.”
David was born on May 18, 1948, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The son of the late Leslie...
Ruby Inez Hale Heater
May 25, 2022
Ruby Inez Hale Heater, 97, of Sherwood, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022. She was born April 9, 1925 in North Little Rock, Arkansas to Ben and Ida Usery Hale. She worked for the VA Medical Center, was a member of Baring Cross Baptist Church and then First Baptist Church of Sherwood. She loved the Lord, and was always active...
Murvel Lee Cottrell
May 24, 2022
Murvel Lee Cottrell, age 57, of Glenwood, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.
He was born in Stratford, Oklahoma on October 4, 1964, the son of Sammy Cottrell and Helen Elaine Hinkle Cottrell. He was preceded in death by his sweet mother, Helen Elaine Cottrell (the one and only Granny) on December 2, 2016; and his two brothers,...
Larry Dean Jester
May 24, 2022
Larry D. Jester, age 74 of Curtis, passed into Heaven May 24, 2022 in Little Rock. He was born December 9, 1947 to Clarence and Lorene Freeman Jester.
Larry obtained his teaching degree from Henderson Sate University and served as an educator and counselor in the public school system for his entire career. He went on to...
Roy Lee "Pa" Owens, Jr.
May 24, 2022
Roy Lee “Pa” Owens, Jr., age 94, of Bonnerdale, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.
He was born on September 25, 1927, the son of Roy Lee Owens, Sr. and Ruby Mae Dale Owens. On December 21, 1957, he was married to the love of his life, Priscilla Ann Diggs. He was preceded in...
Lynn E Boyd
May 24, 2022
Lynn E. Boyd, 62, passed away on Tuesday, May 24th, after a fierce battle with cancer. She was born in Wynne, Arkansas, and grew up in the Sherwood area. She had recently moved to Maumelle after spending 17 years in Ponte Vedra, Florida.
She was predeceased by her parents, Leonard and Hazel Carter. She is survived by her loving husband David...
Doris McFadden
May 23, 2022
Doris Ann McFadden, 78, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away May 23, 2022. She was born January 11, 1944, in Mozart, Arkansas to Taft and Mary Sutterfield. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed crafting and jigsaw puzzles. Most of all, she loved her great grandchildren and the time she spent with them.
She is survived by her son, Harold McFadden...
H. Kelley Geurin Jr.
May 23, 2022
H. Kelley Geurin, Jr., 77, of Benton, Arkansas went to be with the Lord May 23, 2022. He was born February 14, 1945 in Little Rock to the late Horace Kelley Geurin, Sr. and Helen (Suggs) Geurin.
He graduated from Benton High School in 1963. He then graduated from Harding University with a Bachelor's degree in 1967 and...
Daisy Diane Bailey
May 23, 2022
Daisy Diane Bailey, age 46, of Bismarck, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022. She was born February 12, 1976, to Raymond L. and Barbara Sue Moore.
Daisy loved to do arts and crafts, and loved spending time with her family and grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Valerie Moore.
Left to cherish her memories...
Doris Corpier Warren
May 22, 2022
Doris Corpier Warren, PhD, a beloved professor and mentor to students of chemistry, passed away on May 22nd at the age of 81. She was born in North Little Rock, Arkansas to parents Marvin and Lois Corpier, and graduated from North Little Rock High School. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry in 1963, and her Master of...
David "Bennie" Cox
May 22, 2022
David “Bennie” Cox, age 74, of Amity, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022.
He was born on August 11, 1947, in Hot Springs, the son of Adron Owen Cox and Lola Edith Lambert Cox. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Roy Cox; and his brother-in-law, Doug Duett.
He was a United States Army...
Lowell Eugene Mccoy
May 21, 2022
Lowell Eugene McCoy, Sr. was born on April 10, 1928 at home on the family farm in Knox County, OH, the first of four children, & departed this life on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at the age of 94 at the Ridgemere Assisted Living Facility in Conway, AR where he & his wife resided for the last 2.5 years. Mr....
Martha W Rogers
May 21, 2022
Martha Womack Rogers, 83, of Little Rock joined her husband, Ted, in heaven on May 21, 2022.
Born November 21, 1938 in Harrison, AR to Harold and Gladys Womack. Her father was a Methodist minister and they moved where the Lord called. She graduated from Wynne and pursued her Education degree at University of Arkansas. While attending university, she...
Dorothy "Dot" Coburn
May 21, 2022
Dorothy “Dot” Coburn, 67, of Maumelle, Arkansas passed away May 21, 2022. She was born September 23, 1954 in Benton, Arkansas to the late Melvin and Juanita (Beaty) Cloud.
Dot worked at the Highway Department for over twenty years. She was full of life and lived every minute of her life. She enjoyed telling stories of the fun times...


