All Obituaries
Robert "Clark" Smith
Jan 14, 2026
Zachary Robert “Clark” Smith, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend and newspaper enthusiast, went home to be with the Lord during the evening hours of January 14, 2026, in Little Rock, Arkansas at the age of 64.Clark was born to Reverend Dolphus P. Smith and Phyllis Napier Smith on July 14, 1961, in Abilene, Texas. The youngest of four children,...
Carl Miles Newman
Jan 14, 2026
Carl Miles Newman, born on February 26, 1939, in Meyers Creek, Arkansas, passed away on January 14, 2026. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.
Carl was preceded in death by his two parents, Miles and Ruby Newman, a sister Ruby Lois New , a brother Virgil Howard Newman and grandson Curtis Alan Tucker and granddaughter-in-law Melissa Edwards...
David Westbrook
Jan 14, 2026
David Westbrook, 91, went to his Heavenly home on January 14, 2026. He was born December 19, 1934, in Trenton, Mississippi, to Wallace and Ethel Westbrook.
David and his wife, Ruth, lived all over the country while he was employed by the U.S. Forest Service, where he worked for 30 years until his retirement, all while being in the U.S. Air...
Cindy Middleton
Jan 14, 2026
Mary Lucinda “Cindy” Middleton, 69, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, Cindy lived a life marked by dedication, strength, and a deep love for others.
Cindy devoted many years of her life to education, serving as a teacher who left an indelible mark...
Donald L. Rawls
Jan 13, 2026
Don Rawls passed peacefully at home from this life with his loving daughter at his side at home on January 13, 2026. He was born July 26, 1934 in Dewitt, Arkansas.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey Rawls and Katherine Martin Taylor; his beloved wife, Barbara Rawls; his son, Kevin Rawls; and his brother, Martin McSwain (Pat).
He is...
James Robert Lipsey
Jan 13, 2026
James Robert Lipsey, of Sherwood, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on 13 January 2026. He was born on 7 Oct 1946 in Waco, Texas, the first son of the late Oscar Colquitt Lipsey and Mayme Lucy Sparks. He leaves to cherish his memory wife Linda Jane Lipsey; son Matthew James Lipsey and wife Rachel; daughter...
Doris "Cricket" Hudman
Jan 13, 2026
Doris “Cricket” Hudman, age 79, of Arkadelphia passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 16, 1946 in Forrest City, Arkansas to the late Sam H. and Rilla Mae (Webb) Walker. She insisted on being called “Cricket” her whole life because her father gave her that nickname shortly after she...
Donna Free
Jan 13, 2026
Donna Carol Mathis Free, age 56, of Beebe, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord January 13, 2026. She was born in Searcy, Arkansas on August 12, 1969, to Thomas Carroll and Jo Ann Mathis.
While working at Hunt & Bell Law Firm, she helped found Economic Recovery Consultants, Inc., a collection agency in Searcy. In 2008 she became the head...
Rita C. Borecky
Jan 13, 2026
Rita Borecky, loving mother, sister, grandmother and friend, passed away January 13, 2026 in Maumelle AR. Rita was born January 2, 1957 in Killeen, TX to the late Lurlie (Grey) and Doyle H. Davis.
Rita is survived by her loving children Marc Stacks (Michelle) and Amy Huston (Cody). She also leaves behind two sisters, Sherry Bell and Sonja Frey (Alan), and...
Sam Hilburn
Jan 12, 2026
Sam Hilburn of North Little Rock was born on July 19, 1942, to Harry and Mildred Hilburn in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. He passed away on Monday, January 12, following a tragic fall that resulted in a brain injury.
Sam treasured his childhood in Walnut Ridge, where he developed the fighting spirit, generosity, and deep loyalty that defined his life. He held...
Claudia Elizabeth "Liz" Applegarth
Jan 11, 2026
Claudia Elizabeth “Liz” Applegarth was born on February 22, 1947, in Mayo, Florida, and passed away on January 11, 2026. Liz lived a full and meaningful life, known for her bold and spirited nature, her love of cooking, and the deep devotion she had to her family.
Liz spent many years working at Walmart, where she was admired for her strong...
Doris Aline Wiltfong
Jan 11, 2026
Doris Aline Wiltfong, age 98, of Lodi, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
She was born on September 9, 1927 in Daisy. Doris was the daughter of Ottis Ollie Thomas and Eva Verda Rasberry Thomas. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Howard Glen Wiltfong.
Doris was a member of Lodi Freewill Baptist Church. On May 29,...
Jerry "J Dogg" Duckworth
Jan 10, 2026
Jerry Duckworth, born July 3, 1960, in Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on January 10, 2026.
Jerry was a special person, inside and out, with a heart full of life and love. He had a deep passion for baseball and everything about it, especially the kids he got to watch and help each season. Being around the game—and the people in...
Mary Louise Hendrix
Jan 10, 2026
Mary Louise Hendrix (Bettis), age 80, went to celebrate her 80th birthday with the Lord on January 10, 2026, in Conway, Arkansas. Born on January 10, 1946, in Heber Springs, Arkansas. Mary’s life was marked by deep devotion to her family, enduring faith, and a loving spirit that touched all who knew her.Mary was the beloved wife of Albert Lamar...
William "Buddy" Harold Akin
Jan 10, 2026
William Harold "Buddy" Akin, age 81, of Beebe, Arkansas, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, January 10, 2026. Born on May 29, 1944, in Beebe, AR, at his home. He attended Beebe Public School where he participated in basketball and track, known as "Swifty". He also attended ASU Beebe College before serving in the National Guard. After the...
Edward Vance Grable
Jan 9, 2026
Edward Vance Grable, 67, passed away on January 9th, 2026, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Ed was born in Little Rock to Lina Jane Talley and Darion Lane Grable. He was also raised by his loving and dedicated stepfather, James Lee Talley.
Ed was truly a great man, with a big heart. He was a man of integrity, who lived his values....
Anna Johnson
Jan 9, 2026
Anna Johnson, 98, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026. She was born on May 25, 1927, and was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, and her husband Jack Johnson. She is survived by her daughters, Jackie Mansell and Linda Cassinelli; her grandchildren, Amy Mansell, Anthony Cassinelli his wife Courtney, and Lindsey Cooper;...
Martha Lucille Johnson
Jan 9, 2026
Martha Lucille Johnson was born on August 26, 1937, in Bruce, Mississippi, and passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026. She lived a full and joyful life, touching countless hearts with her warmth, humor, and love. Martha was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, and her presence brought light and laughter wherever she went.
She was preceded in death...
Lorraine Willis
Jan 8, 2026
Lorraine Willis, 82, of Bryant, Arkansas, peacefully passed away on January 8, 2026. Born to the late Eugene and Helen Piotrowski on September 15, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, she lived a life shaped by creativity, faith, and devotion to her family.
She worked for ten years as a Sales Associate at Walmart, where she became a familiar and friendly presence to...
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