All Obituaries

Phoebe Atkins

Phoebe Atkins

Sep 18, 2020

Phoebe Catherine Atkins, 96, of Sherwood, the most loving and gracious mom and grandmother anyone could ever wish for, passed from this life on September 18, 2020.  She was born March 7, 1924 in Ranger, Texas to the late Frank W. and Casandra A. Foster Elliott. Mrs. Atkins was a member of First United Methodist Church in Mountain Home....

James "Jim" Ellis

James "Jim" Ellis

Sep 18, 2020

James “Jim” David Ellis, 58, of North Little Rock went to his eternal home on Friday, September 18, 2020.  He was born April 9, 1962, to the late John E. Ellis and Laura E. (Prince) Ellis.

Jim earned his Master’s degree in Biology from University of Central Arkansas. Jim retired this past March from the US Army...

Joan DeJarnette

Joan DeJarnette

Sep 18, 2020

Joan DeJarnette of North Little Rock died September 18, 2020.  She was born March 27, 1945, in Houston, Texas to the late Joseph and Mildred DeJarnette.

Survivors include children:  Joseph Jarrod Thrash and Shea Thrash Pickens; grandchildren: Andrew Thrash Pickens, Joseph Thrash and William Thrash.

Joan loved to garden, swim, and spend time with her...

James Parker

James Parker

Sep 18, 2020

James Earl Parker, 82, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away September 18, 2020 surrounded by his family.  He was born December 20, 1937 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late James Doyle and Lillian Ophellia (Johnson) Parker.

James loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who affectionately call him “Paw Paw”.  He was known to be...

Mollie Mercer

Mollie Mercer

Sep 17, 2020

Mollie Doan Mercer, 80, of Jacksonville, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020.  Survivors included sisters, Donna Roberts and Jo Ann Burleson of Jacksonville and Rebecca Ritchie and Terrie Weaver of North Little Rock.  She was preceded by her daughter, Teresa Lehew.  Private family services.

Arrangements by Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home , 1921 Main St, North...

Debra Morrison

Debra Morrison

Sep 17, 2020

Debra Lynn Morrison, 64, of Beebe, passed away September 17, 2020.  She was born October 17, 1955 in White County.

Debra is preceded in death by her father, Harold Rackley and birth mother Lavida Hardin.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Morrison; two sons, Wesley Jones and Brian Jones; two grandchildren; her mother Geralda...

Pamela Winslow

Pamela Winslow

Sep 17, 2020

Pamela Annette Winslow, 62, of Little Rock passed from this life on September 17, 2020. She was born July 6, 1958 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Arthur Felton Turley and Cleoma Wells Brown. Pamela was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed clogging and needlepoint, but found her greatest joy in her family, especially her grandchildren. Pamela loved...

Deborah "Debbie" Brown

Deborah "Debbie" Brown

Sep 16, 2020

Deborah “Deb or Debbie” Jean Brown, 70, of Benton, Arkansas passed away September 16, 2020.  She was born November 8, 1949 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Reuel N. and Verna P. (Caple) Burford.

Debbie loved the Lord and was a member of West Bauxite Missionary Baptist Church.  She enjoyed spending time outdoors camping and brim...

Linda Pine

Linda Pine

Sep 16, 2020

Linda Ruth Pine, 65, of Little Rock, passed on September 16, 2020.  She was born February 23, 1955 in Boulder, Colorado.  She retired UA Little Rock as emeritus faculty, archives and special collections.  She earned degrees from Hendrix College and UA Little Rock.

She is survived by her mother, Shirley Jo Pine; brother, John R. Pine; and...

Betty Garrett

Betty Garrett

Sep 16, 2020

Betty Jane Garrett, 78, of Bauxite, Arkansas passed away September 16, 2020.  She was born March 5, 1942 in Rison, Arkansas to the late Roy and Pearl (Harvill) Earnest.

Betty was a member of Benton First Assembly of God Church.  She enjoyed growing vegetables in her garden every year and taking care of her beautiful rose bushes. ...

Maedean Johnson

Maedean Johnson

Sep 16, 2020

Maedean Johnson, 79, of Beebe went to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, September 16, 2020.  She was born May 24, 1941 to Mae and Milton Clare.  She married Scott Johnson on December 24, 1958 and they had one daughter.

She was a 1959 graduate of Beebe High School, and became an LPN.  In addition to being...

Joseph Moix

Joseph Moix

Sep 15, 2020

Joseph C. Moix, 88, of Little Rock passed from this life on September 15, 2020. He was born March 6, 1932 in Conway, Arkansas to the late C.P. and Elizabeth Bruich Moix. Mr. Moix was a faithful member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church for over 60 years. He enjoyed woodworking, yardwork, and quail hunting with his...

William Tucker

William Tucker

Sep 15, 2020

William (W.A.) Tucker, Jr., 73, of Sherwood, passed away September 15, 2020 and is now playing the piano in Heaven with Jesus.  Born December 29, 1946 to Bill and Pauline Tucker, he graduated from North Little Rock High School and retired from Worthen Bank. He was saved as a child and was a member of Central Baptist Church in...

Gertrud Zajac

Gertrud Zajac

Sep 14, 2020

Gertrud Ida Zajac, 93, of Beebe passed away Monday, September 14, 2020 at her home. She was born June 7, 1927 in Mellingen, East Germany. She grew up in Weimar, which was under Nazi control during World War II. In May of 1957, she and her daughter, Gisela, immigrated to the United States. Gertrud received her American citizenship on...

Mary Sue Stricklin

Mary Sue Stricklin

Sep 14, 2020

Mary “Sue” Stricklin, 82, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away September 14, 2020. She was born December 2, 1937 in Mabelvale, Arkansas to the late Max Nebling and Mandy Lee McCallie. She was raised by her mother and stepfather, Carl Sims. She is survived by two children, Renee’ Blalock Russell of Sherwood and David Blalock of Jacksonville; four grandchildren and...

Kevin Combs, Sr.

Kevin Combs, Sr.

Sep 14, 2020

Kevin M. Combs, Sr., 56, of North Little Rock passed away on September 14, 2020. He was born on May 6, 1964 to Herman and Betty Combs.

Kevin is preceded in death by his parents; and one son, Kevin Michael Combs, Jr.

He is survived by his wife of twenty-one years, Valentina Combs, of North...