All Obituaries

Marvin Brown

Marvin Brown

Sep 4, 2025

Marvin Dwight Brown, of Bradford, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on September 4, 2025, at the age of 63. Marvin was born to Marvin Glenn Brown and Gladys Faye Bench on March 10, 1962.

He was a beloved dad, pawpaw, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend.

Marvin was a long-time employee for Steve Bell Logging, Cox Logging, and Bell Enterprise....

Nick "Nickey Ray" Avants

Nick "Nickey Ray" Avants

Sep 4, 2025

Nick R. (Nickey Ray) Avants, 82, of Little Rock, AR, passed from this life into the arms of his Savior on September 4th , 2025.

He was born January 29, 1943, in Little Rock, AR to J.C. & Blanche (Wood) Avants. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Shelba J. Avants. He is also survived by 5 children; Howard...

Cynthia Scales

Cynthia Scales

Sep 4, 2025

Cynthia Lu Carpenter Scales of Beebe, AR passed away on September 4, 2025 at the age of 75. She was born December 31, 1949 in Angola, IN.

A dedicated educator she spent 32 years teaching in the Beebe School District, where she impacted the lives of many students through the years

.She is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Scales, her...

Elizabeth Michelle Ragan

Elizabeth Michelle Ragan

Sep 4, 2025

Elizabeth Michelle Ragan, born January 30, 1954, in Newport, Arkansas, passed away on September 4, 2025, at Colonel Glenn Health and Rehab in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Elizabeth dedicated more than 30 years of her life to caring for others as a certified nursing assistant. Her career reflected who she was at her core: kind, nurturing, and deeply compassionate. Beyond her work,...

Kenneth Hamby

Kenneth Hamby

Sep 4, 2025

Kenneth Allen Hamby, Sr. of Beebe, Arkansas went to be with the Lord Thursday, September 4, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hazel and George Hamby, former wife Shirley, a sister, Erlene Hamby, a brother, Charles Lee Hamby, and a daughter, Diane Stevens.

He is survived by his wife of twelve years, Peggy; two daughters, Sharon Lybrand of South...

Michael "Adam" Mahan

Michael "Adam" Mahan

Sep 3, 2025

Michael “Adam” Mahan was born in San Marcos, Texas on November 1, 1977. He tragically passed away on September 3, 2025, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Adam leaves an extraordinary legacy with the love of his life, Michelle Mahan, four children whom he loved more than the breath he took, Chance Mahan (Ashton), Shaley Mahan (Darin), Hunter Grubbs (Sydney) and Justin...

Conrad C. McKown

Conrad C. McKown

Sep 3, 2025

Conrad Nathan McKown, 89, passed away on September 3, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife, Georgianna Byars McKown, of North Little Rock. While those special to Conrad’s heart are too many to name, he enjoyed special times with the Hank Ketcher family, the Byars families, and his church family at Park Hill Christian Church.

Conrad faithfully served his country...

Barbara Jean Ridings

Barbara Jean Ridings

Sep 3, 2025

Barbara Jean Ridings age 82 of Beebe went to be with the Lord on September 3, 2025. She was born on July 12, 1943, in Searcy to Harry and Lucille Rose.

She was a Homemaker and a faithful member of Beebe First Baptist Church, where she was a strong prayer warrior. Barbara was a very giving person and loved to share...

Stephanie Maureen Donovan

Stephanie Maureen Donovan

Sep 2, 2025

Stephanie Maureen Donovan, 28, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. She is survived by her parents Stacey and Peter, her sister Brittney, her brother Connor, and her beloved cats, Pretzels and Midna.

Stephanie’s K–12 journey took her across schools in Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Texas. She ultimately returned to Arkansas for college at UA Little Rock,...

Donald Poppy Potter

Donald Poppy Potter

Sep 2, 2025

Donald “Poppy” Potter, 79, of Sherwood, Arkansas, passed away on September 2, 2025, at Sherwood Nursing & Rehab Center.

He was born in Pontiac, Illinois, and moved to Pearcy, AR as a teenager, graduating from Lake Hamilton High School. After high school, he served in the U.S. Army as a Radio Mechanic in Korea where he earned the National Defense Service...

Lois M. (Bailey) Harris

Lois M. (Bailey) Harris

Sep 2, 2025

Lois M. (Bailey) Harris, born on December 27, 1936, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025. A dedicated labor worker in the printing industry, Lois is remembered fondly for her strong work ethic and commitment to her profession.

Lois was a woman of deep faith, adhering to the Baptist Christian faith throughout her life. Her spirituality was...

Sherry Lonnell Price Stewart

Sherry Lonnell Price Stewart

Sep 2, 2025

Sherry Lonnell Price Stewart passed from this life on September 2, 2025 at Lakewood Nursing Center in North Little Rock. She was 83 years of age and was a member of Christian Assembly of God Church in Sherwood.

She was born on July 29, 1942 to Lonnie Harvey “Joker” Price and LaVerne “Squirmy” Edwards Price in Beebe, Arkansas.

Sherry was preceded in...

Polly Ann Ray

Polly Ann Ray

Sep 2, 2025

Polly Ray, 69, of Cabot Arkansas, passed away with her family by her side on September 2, 2025. Polly was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on November 8, 1955, to her late parents, Howard and Nina Osborne.

Polly is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 42 years, Charles Ray of Cabot; children Krissi Swain and Jacob Ray; her brother...

David Edward Few

David Edward Few

Sep 2, 2025

David Edward Few, 66, of Mabelvale, Arkansas passed away September 2, 2025. He was born on January 25, 1959, in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Charles and Georgianna Few.

David is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Susan Few; children, David Allen Few and Daniel Few; siblings, Susan Adams, Melinda Hawley, Chuck Few; along with a host of family...

Lucille "Velma" Sorrows

Lucille "Velma" Sorrows

Sep 2, 2025

Lucille "Velma" Sorrows, a beloved matriarch, departed this world on September 2, 2025, at the age of 91, in Sherwood, Arkansas. Born on October 19, 1933, in Monte Vista, Colorado, Velma was a beacon of love and strength, embodying the essence of motherhood with a heart of gold that touched the lives of everyone she met.

Velma dedicated 40 years of...

Edis (Nelson) Miller

Edis (Nelson) Miller

Sep 1, 2025

Edis (Nelson) Miller, born on September 15, 1981, in Patuxent River, Maryland, passed away tragically on September 1, 2025, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was a vibrant light in the lives of all who knew her, leaving an incredible mark through her adventurous spirit and passionate dedication to her work and family.

Edis graduated from Leonardtown High School in 1999, where...

Tashonda Renee Barr

Tashonda Renee Barr

Sep 1, 2025

Tashonda Renee Barr, 47 of Caddo Valley, Arkansas passed away peacefully from cancer on Monday, September 1, 2025, at St Vincents Hospital, Hot Springs, AR surrounded by her loving family and is now reunited with her mother.

She was born on February 6, 1978, in Springfield, Ohio to Robert Barr and the late Sharon (Craig) Barr.

Renee will be remembered for her...

Bobby Cogburn

Bobby Cogburn

Sep 1, 2025

Bobby Cogburn, age 72, of Glenwood, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 1, 2025.

He was born on August 11, 1953 in Glenwood. Bobby was the son of Dempsey Cogburn and Doshie Wehunt Cogburn. He is preceded in death by his parents; his two wives, Joyce Cogburn and Sarah "Sadie" Cogburn; and his four siblings, James Lee Cogburn,...

Minnie "Lea" Williams

Minnie "Lea" Williams

Sep 1, 2025

Minnie “Lea” Williams, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on September 1, 2025. 

She was born on June 28th, 1927 in Quitman, Arkansas to the late Alvin and Ruby Holland. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Elton “Lefty” Williams and siblings Gerald Holland, Ruth Lindsey, and Doss Holland.

She is survived by her...

Greer Baber Grace

Greer Baber Grace

Aug 31, 2025

Greer Baber Grace, 72, of Naples, Florida passed away August 31, 2025. She was born June 14, 1953 in AR to the late John Clement Baber, Jr., M.D. and Barbara Woods Baber.

She was preceded in death by her father John C. Baber, M.D. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Barnett Grace, her mother, Barbara Baber of Little...