All Obituaries
Mr. William Edward Wilkins Iii
Sep 12, 2021
William E (Eddie) Wilkins III, age 59, of Perryville passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 after battling cancer ending his 10 year career at Harpâs in Conway.He was preceded in death by his parents William E Wilkins Jr. and Nellie Wilkins, original owners of Friendly Food Market in Perryville. He is survived by his sister Linda Long of Conway, nephew...
Rudy "RJ" Avila, Jr.
Sep 12, 2021
"R.J." Rudy Leonard Avila, Jr., 27, of El Dorado, Arkansas passed September 12, 2021 after a long battle with addiction. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas on August 8, 1994, the son of Rudy L. and Sally Craig Avila, R.J. was employed by Canfor Incorporated and was a Christian baptized in the Catholic Faith. As a young boy R.J. enjoyed...
Glenna Pruitt
Sep 12, 2021
Glenna J. Pruitt, 72, of Beebe, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord September 12, 2021. She was born on September 2, 1949 in Clifton, Kansas to Glendon and Wilma Austin. Glenna was a faithful worker at First Security Bank, serving as Operations Supervisor before her retirement.
She is survived by her husband Larry; two sons, Brandon...
David Smith
Sep 12, 2021
David A. Smith, age 68, of Arkadelphia, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021. He was born April 15, 1953, in DeQueen, Arkansas to the late Harold and Zella Mae Allen Smith. David attended Gillham High School and graduated in 1972 as class Salutatorian. He graduated from Henderson State University in 1976. He entered the United States Army where he...
Roy "Bill" Bentley
Sep 12, 2021
Roy Martin “Bill” Bentley, 89, died peacefully Sunday morning September 12, 2021. He was surrounded by family as he ascended into heaven.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Mary Jo; his parents, Marion Martin and Annie Wood Bentley. Bill is survived by two sons; Steve (Rhonda) and Mark (Kathy) Bentley both of North...
Jane Hobbs Malott
Sep 11, 2021
Jane Malott, 76, of Searcy, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021. She was born September 15, 1944 in Bald Knob, Arkansas to the late Fred and Hazel Hobbs, had attended ASU-Beebe and was of Baptist Faith.
Jane is survived by her husband of 55 years, 7 months, Tommy Malott, by her two sons Tony Malott...
Carl "CD" Jones
Sep 11, 2021
Carl D. “CD” Jones passed away on September 11, 2021 at the age of 68, in his home surrounded by family. His battle with cancer in recent years exemplified his courage and optimism in facing life’s challenges.
At a young age, CD worked on the farms in Arkansas. He joined the Air Force in 1975 and traveled...
Charles Gates
Sep 11, 2021
On Saturday, September 11, 2021, Charles B. “Chuck” Gates, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, loving husband and father of three children, passed away at the age of 72. Chuck was born on November 1, 1948 in Madisonville, Kentucky to William C. Gates and Margie Rogers. He served in the United States Air Force from 1968-1971 working in fuel systems...
Lola Sparks
Sep 11, 2021
Lola Sue Sparks, age 78, of Searcy, Arkansas, gained her angel wings September 11, 2021. She was born on November 22, 1942 in Hickory Plains, AR to William and Lillian Bass.
Sue was a homemaker and devoted her life to her children, Doug Sparks, Tonya (Robert) West, and Billy Sparks; her brothers and sisters, Doyle (Bonnie) Bass,...
W. David Watson
Sep 10, 2021
W. David Watson, 67, of Sherwood passed from this life on September 10, 2021, at Baptist Medical Center in North Little Rock. He was born October 3, 1953, in Seaside, California to William M. and Marie D, (Dorsey) Watson. David was a member of First United Methodist church in North Little Rock. His hobbies included fishing, deer hunting, and...
Kimberly Goss
Sep 10, 2021
Kimberly “Kim” Goss, 56, of North Little Rock, Ark., passed away, Friday, September 10, 2021, at 10:50 p.m., in her family’s home, surrounded by her children and parents. Born in Little Rock on August 4, 1965, Kim was the daughter of Janice and Steve Goss.
A loving daughter, mother and successful businesswoman, Kim spent her career in...


