Mildred Marie Shields Cummings of North Little Rock died on her 99th birthday, January 15, 2021. The youngest child of Oliver James Shields and Allie Moore Shields, she was born in the family’s farm house at Brownsville, Arkansas (Lonoke County) January 15, 1922.
Her faith never wavered even as she suffered the loss of her husband, Milford...
Sammie Louise (Bates) Goodwin, of Ico Community, passed away January 14, 2021. She was born June 13, 1935 to Sam and Gladys Bates in Little Rock, Arkansas. She married Alvin Ray Goodwin on November 29, 1962.
Sammie was an active member and church clerk at Forest Tower Baptist Church for forty years. She loved serving the Lord...
Jerry Richard Bailey, 59, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Jerry was born September 9, 1961 in Yuba City, California. He was the son of John R. Bailey and Barbara Ann Bailey-Hart. On August 24, 1985, he married the love of his life, Donna Rae Kellett, and spent the next 35 years together raising their family.
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James R. Melton Jr., 66, of North Little Rock passed from this life on January 14, 2021. He was born March 13, 1954 to James R. Melton Sr. and the late Mary Sue Williams Melton. Jim was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He was of the Baptist Faith and regularly attended New Life...
Mr. Bill R. Bumgarner, 91, departed this life on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 in Burleson, Texas. Bill was born in Mineral Wells, Texas in 1929. As a child he moved with his parents to Fort Worth, Texas where he attended North Side High School and enjoyed his athletic glory days. Dubbed “Bullet Bill” in countless articles and features in...
Vickie Darlene Brown was born on May 16, 1950 in Woodson to Ira “Doc” and Litty (Hunthrop) Brown. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on January 13, 2021.
Vickie was as much the spirit of love as she was a human being.
There was nothing she wouldn’t sacrifice for another person,...
Joan (Joie) Nutt, 86, of North Little Rock passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021. She was born on July 24, 1934 in Elaine, Arkansas to the late Sid and Frankie Thompson.
Joie was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, John W. Nutt; son, Kevin Nutt; nephew, Steve Thompson and brother, Gene Thompson. Joie is...
Virginia Lee Penney Huffman of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021. She was born February 1, 1925 to Hallie Canteberry Penney and Oather Lewis Penney in Levy, Arkansas.
She is preceded in death by her husband of almost 61 years, Melvin L. “Red” Huffman and siblings, James Arthur Mildred, Oather, twins, RC and JC,...
Lee V. Moore, Sr., 80, of Dermott, passed away January 13, 2021. He was born in Lansing, Michigan to Jethro and Elnora Fortner Moore and was a U.S. Army veteran.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Cora McCoy Moore; children, Lee V. Moore, Jr., Brenda L. Vann, Gregory L. Moore, Bernice M. Moore and...
Howard Marcus Carmical, 80, of Redfield passed from this life on January 12, 2021. He was born August 11, 1940 in Cabot, Arkansas to the late Howard R. and Cora M. Winn Carmical. Howard retired after many years of dedicated service to the Kroger Company. After his retirement, he enjoyed crafting walking sticks, many of which he provided to...
Thomas Joseph Tucker, 78, of Traskwood, Arkansas passed away January 12, 2021. He was born June 28, 1942 in Traskwood, Arkansas to the late James L. and Theda (Westbrook) Tucker.
Tommy loved the Lord and was an avid Bible reader. He was a member of Traskwood United Methodist Church. Tommy was affectionately called “Papaw Tommy” by every...
Clara Mae Brown Harris, 90, of Little Rock, AR went to be with her Lord on January 12, 2021. She was born September 13, 1930 to Roy Lee Sr. and Era Estelle Brown. Clara loved to cook and was a bookkeeper. She was also a professional seamstress, even creating each of her daughter’s wedding gowns. Clara cared deeply about each person...
Vaccol M. Knight Holt, 82, of McRae, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021.
She leaves behind her loving husband of 63 years, Derryl Holt; children David (Tari) Holt of Tennessee, Diane Holt Shaver and Scotty Holt, both of Beebe; six grandchildren, Jake (Cynthia) Shaver, Mandi (Jeremiah) Colon; Tara (Anthony) Sewell, Rebekah (J.P.) Madison, Jessica Sewell, and...
Mary Ellen Hoyt Hill, age 83, of Little Rock, Arkansas, was administered the Last Rites of the Roman Catholic Church and died peacefully in the arms of God’s angels on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Born on December 23, 1937, to Joseph Robert and Helen Christine (Nagel) Hoyt of Adona, Arkansas, she was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School...
Jennifer Lynn Wear, 55, of Benton, Arkansas passed away January 11, 2021. She was born September 21, 1965 in Little Rock, Arkansas to John and Iva (Waggoner) Wear.
Jennifer owned and operated Lawn Care and More. She was hard-working and very strong minded. She was loving, and unshakeable through the most difficult times. Her tenacious spirit and...
Lorena Marcelina Castro Turcios, 47, of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away January 11, 2021. She is survived by her husband, Elmin Cisneros; children, Susele Castro, Luiz Castro, Wilmer Cisneros and Edwin Cisneros; as well as her parents Vidal Castro and Petrona Turcios.