In the words of my dad, "don't make it complicated Leslie." So lets begin...
John W. Diebler, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and love. A city man turned mountain man, John dedicated his life to living off the grid, embracing nature, and cherishing the simple joys- especially...
Tamara “Tammy” Lynn Dashiell, 55, born April 10 1969, to Edward and Kay Van Etten, went home to the Lord on October 16, 2024. Tammy loved God and was always firm in her faith.
Tammy was born in Arkansas at the Little Rock Air Force base, then grew up in Miami till age 11 when she returned to North Little Rock....
Priscilla Jean Burkeen, born on April 5, 1934, in Trimble, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024. Priscilla's life was a testament to her hard work.
Alongside her beloved husband, Billy H. Burkeen, whom she cherished for 66 years, Priscilla ventured into the world of entrepreneurship. Together, they opened Tastee Freeze in Memphis, Tennessee, subsequently expanding their passion for ice...
Verma Lell Pinkerton McCauley, age 88, of Newhope, AR. Passed away October 16, 2024. She was born on March 17, 1936 in Newhope, AR to the late Allie Pinkerton and Zora Matthews Pinkerton.
Mrs. McCauley loved her garden and would often spend hours there. She loved her family and enjoyed spending lots of wonderful time with her kids, grandkids, and greatgrands....
Ellen Wade Morris, 46, became God’s miracle to her parents on May 27, 1978. She left the love that surrounded her on this earth and ran into the arms of her Jesus and her Daddy on Tuesday morning, October 15, 2024, at her home in Little Rock.
True to the meaning of her name, “shining light,” and her generous nature, she...
Sue Dennis, of Bauxite, passed away October 15, 2024. She was born August 13, 1945, in Nashville, Arkansas to T.G. Scoggin and Dorothy Jean Lower Scoggin. She was a graduate of Little Rock Central High School. Following graduation, she worked for the Little Rock School District in the cafeteria as a baker and also for the State of Arkansas with...
Phyllis Ruocco, 79, of Alexander, Arkansas, died peacefully Tuesday, October 15, 2024, in the care of Arkansas Hospice at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock, Arkansas, after a long battle with cancer.
Phyllis Ray was born on November 6, 1944, in Camden, Arkansas, to Audrey Holloway Ray and John William Ray of Sparkman, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by...
Bernard Lee Powers II, born on January 27, 1945, in Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on October 14 2024, in Conway, Arkansas. His warmth and kindness will be deeply missed by those who had the privilege to know him.
Bernard devoted many years of his life to his work at Southern Gas Company. Beyond his professional endeavors, he was a...
Linda Ann Denton passed away peacefully in Cabot, Arkansas, on October 14, 2024. She was born on June 7, 1940, in Abilene, Texas, to Norman and Mildred Winter, and spent her childhood in the small West Texas towns of Noodle, Stith, and Merkel.
Linda’s lifelong love of reading began during those quiet countryside years, where she often said books opened the...
Ronald Wayne (Ron) Burcham, a talented artisan woodworker and beloved family man, passed away on October 14, 2024, at the age of 71. Born on August 24, 1953, in Benton, Arkansas, Ron was known for his quiet demeanor and strong work ethic, preferring to let his woodworking speak for him rather than seek the spotlight for himself.
As an artisan woodworker,...
Sandra Lee Glover, age 75 of Beebe, went to be with the Lord on October 14, 2024. She was born on July 31, 1949, to Charles and Betty McArthur in Little Rock, Arkansas. Sandra was a longtime member of Union Valley Baptist Church of Beebe and loved being surrounded by her grandkids and spending time with her family.
Sandie was preceded...
Patricia Dodson Brown RN, CCM, CLCP of Little Rock, Arkansas left her earthly home to be with Jesus the afternoon of October, 14, 2024 as a result of a short and terminal illness.
She was born Patricia Jean King to Keith Dale and Velma Louise (Addis) King on November 07, 1946 in Waterloo, Iowa.
Patricia was a Registered Nurse and Nurse Case...
Peris Njoki Mbuthia was born on January 30, 1994, and left this world on October 13, 2024, to join her Lord and Savior in eternity, leaving behind a profound legacy marked by love, dedication, and unwavering faith. From a young age, she demonstrated a vibrant spirit that touched everyone she met. A dedicated Microbiology Quality Control Technician by profession, she...
Edward Doyle Carson, was born on February 6, 1936, in Cedarville, AR. He was the first-born child of William and Velma Carson. He graduated from North Little Rock High School. A couple years after graduating Doyle entered the U.S. Navy on February 29, 1956. He was diagnosed with tuberculosis while in the Navy, and after having surgery to remove one...
Beverly M. Noble was born Dec. 25, 1926 in Broken Bow, Nebraska. She passed away on October 13, 2024 at the age of 97. She was preceded in death by her husband Derald “Bud” Noble; daughter Connie Beth Noble Wells; parents Clyde and Erma Wachter; sister Shirley Sargent; and two brothers Pete and Mike Wachter.
Bev graduated from the St. Elizabeth...
Merle Edds, age 99, of Taylor, formerly Glenwood, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024.
She was born on June 9, 1925 in Caddo Gap. She was the youngest child of James Jonathan Short and Eula Mae Gladden Short. She is preceded in death by her parents; her three brothers, Lloyd Short, Leo Short, and James Short, Jr.; her husband, Earle...
Genevieve (Gennie) Schmidt Mash, 77, of Beebe, went to be with the Lord October 13, 2024. Gennie was born June 2, 1947, one of eight children, to Lawrence and Anna Schmidt. She married James on June 3, 1970. Gennie was an RN having graduated nursing school in 1968.
Those left to cherish her memory are husband James; sons James, Jr. (Sherry),...
James R. “Buzzy” Duckworth, age 89, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on 13 October 2024. He was born on January 25, 1935 in Pettus, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Zana (Long) and Jesse Duckworth; his sister, Patricia Harris; and his first wife, Jeri (Price) Duckworth. He was one of four children and is survived...
Wynema Lowe, 84, of Little Rock, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024. Wynema was born April 6, 1940 in Shawnee, OK to Jason and Elsie (Midge) Neely. She grew up in Oklahoma and moved to Little Rock to attend Baptist Nursing School. She was proud of her work as an RN and worked as an oncology nurse for Dr....
William Tillman Claxton was born July 26, 1958, in Mesa, Arizona. He passed away October 14, 2024, at the age of 66.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Claxton and father, Titus Claxton, Sr.
William is survived by his wife, Patricia Claxton; daughter Tamara Claxton; two grandsons William Tillman Claxton (Little Tim) and Wyatt Claxton of Cabot; two brothers...