All Obituaries
Clyde Wayne Owen
Dec 5, 2025
Clyde Wayne Owen, 76, died peacefully on Friday, December 5, 2025. While he was born on June 1, 1949 in New Boston, TX, the date that fundamentally changed his life was his sobriety date of December 9, 1984. For over four decades, he was a dedicated and productive member of his community, transforming his own life and countless others.
Clyde’s life...
Thelma Louise Bloom
Dec 5, 2025
Thelma Louise Bloom, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and lifelong teacher of young children, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on December 5, at the age of 96. She dedicated most of her life to elementary education, homemaking, and church work.
Louise was born on October 1, 1929, in Walnut Springs, Texas, to I.G. and Thelma Berry. The family moved several...
Gordon Lee Apple
Dec 5, 2025
Gordon Lee Apple of Little Rock went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 5, 2025. Gordon was born in Havana, Arkansas on December 29, 1930. He is preceded in death by his parents Ozzo and Mamie Apple, brothers, Wayne Apple, Clyde Apple, Ray Apple, and Kent Apple, and sister Margaret Bull. He is also preceded in...
Rosemary Beth Boggs
Dec 4, 2025
Rosemary Beth (Stalans) Boggs was born in Knoxville, TN and spent most of her life in Arkansas, near her mother and sister. This allowed her to spend time with her family, which she treasured. She was a member of Sylvan Hills Church of Christ and enjoyed helping when she could. She especially enjoyed attending the monthly widows dinner...
Ethel Louise Burks
Dec 4, 2025
Ethel Louise Burks, born on June 21, 1951, in East Prairie, Missouri, passed away on December 4, 2025. Ethel lived a life characterized by her fiery spirit, generosity, and unwavering love for her family. She was a true firecracker, quick to speak her mind, quick to forgive, and always ready with a bit of playful sass. Beneath that spark was...
Scott E. Martin
Dec 4, 2025
Scott E. Martin, a devoted father, papa, and proud supporter of his family, passed away on December 4, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on March 29, 1959, in Dayton Ohio, Scott lived with a sense of purpose that showed in everything he did.
Scott spent his career as a computer technician with the Corps of Engineers, where he oversaw...
Hazel Hogue
Dec 4, 2025
Hazel Hogue, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on September 3, 1944, in Lincolnton, North Carolina, she dedicated her life to nurturing her family and creating a warm and loving home.
As a good stay-at-home mom and grandmother, Hazel was known for her kind heart and unwavering devotion...
Gwendolyn Annette Ray Stickney
Dec 3, 2025
Gwendolyn Annette Ray Stickney, age 60, of Glenwood, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
She was born on September 4, 1965 in Murfreesboro. Gwendolyn was the daughter of Darrell Gene Ray and Marilyn Louise Long Willingham. She is preceded in death by her father and her stepfather, Raymond Willingham.
Gwendolyn was Baptist in her faith. On September 2, 2000, she married...
Karen Kay Butner
Dec 3, 2025
Karen Kay Kelton Butner, 81, of Alexander, Arkansas, passed away on December 3, 2025. Karen was born March 16, 1944, in Paris, Arkansas, to Deward and Mildred Kelton.Karen grew up between town and the country, spending time at her grandparents’ place—where there was no electricity or plumbing—learning to gather eggs, pick produce, crochet, and ride horses. She was proud to...
Mary Frances Daniel
Dec 3, 2025
Mary Frances Daniel, 74, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Born on July 5, 1951, in Brownsville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of John William Noles, Jr. and Mary Katherine (Griffin) Noles. She grew up in Osceola, Arkansas, where she formed the values and work ethic that shaped the rest of her life.
Mary Frances...
Theresa Gresham
Dec 2, 2025
Minnie Theresa Squires Gresham, simply known as Theresa, was born January 15, 1934. She married her one true love, James Gresham, on February 12, 1953, They enjoyed 63 years together until his passing. Shortly after marriage, she was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses, a faith she held dear.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Roger and Gretchen Morris,...
Donald "Smitty Don" Lee Smith
Dec 2, 2025
Donald “Smitty Don ” Lee Smith,“POPPY”Donald Lee Smith, age 74, of Newhope, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025, in his home. He was born in Nashville, Arkansas, on July 21, 1951, to Kemmel and Erma Faye Smith.He married the love of his life, Diana McIntosh, on January 15, 1971, and together they shared 40 wonderful years before her passing on...
Patricia "Pattye" Wacaster
Dec 2, 2025
Patricia “Pattye” Ann Wacaster, 87, of Bonnerdale passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her husband, JD, parents, Coleman and Linnie Phillips, brother Donald, and sisters Opal Sue and Norma Dean.
Those left to cherish her memory include her sister, Judy Horton, her two sons: Gerry (Diane) and David (Jackie), two grandchildren: Kathryn (Daryl) White and...
Sandra K Naylor
Dec 2, 2025
Sandra K. Naylor, 80, of North Little Rock passed away December 2, 2025. She has been in a nursing home for the past two years.
Sandra has a bachelors degree from AR State and while teaching school full time and working at Dillard's part-time, she earned a masters degree from the University of AR.
Sandra taught elementary school for 21 years in...
Zoe Lane Williamson
Nov 30, 2025
With profound heartbreak, we share the passing of our sweet Zoe Lane Williamson, age 16, of Lonoke, Arkansas. Zoe was a bright, kind-hearted young woman whose warm spirit touched everyone who knew her.
A student at Lonoke High School, Zoe was involved in school life and was especially proud to be a member of the Lonoke High School Band, where she...
Patricia Lynn Young
Nov 30, 2025
Patricia Lynn Young , 75, of Sherwood, Arkansas, passed away on November 30, 2025, at home in the presence of loved ones. Pat was born on February 23rd 1950 at Anderson Air Force Base, Guam to Douglas M. Hulsey Sr. and Alice Christine “Cain” Hulsey. Pat lived a full and vibrant life.
She is survived by her devoted husband, David Young;...
Billie Ruth Moore
Nov 29, 2025
Billie Ruth Moore, age 92, of Newhope, AR, went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
She was born February 27, 1933 in Newhope, AR to Barney and Rosa Lee Fox. She was married to C.J. Moore on October 13, 1951. She attended Newhope Free Will Baptist Church.
Billie found joy in the simplest pleasures of life such as walks...
Lee Edward Boggess
Nov 29, 2025
Lee Edward Boggess was born in Missoula, Montana, on January 9, 1950. He grew up on a cattle ranch in the rugged Badlands of Montana. When he wasn’t working on the ranch, he would fish and hunt deer and rabbits, which he would then sell to make money. In addition to ranching, Lee attended a one-room elementary school. He rode...
Judy M Van Cleave
Nov 29, 2025
Judy Margaret (Hardin) Van Cleave, 81, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, November 29, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Her life was marked by kindness, joy, and a faith that guided her every step.
Judy was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on the 8th of October 1944. She was the fourth...
Wesley "Damon" Rainwater
Nov 29, 2025
Wesley “Damon” Rainwater, 49, of Royal AR, was called home on November 29th, 2025.
Damon was born in Dumas, Arkansas to Clinton and Linda Rainwater. Damon was an avid hunter and fisherman, but trapping was his love. You could always find him in the woods, whether it be hunting animals or arrowheads, he would always come home with a find and...


