Mary Ellen Caldwell
Dec 17, 2024
Mary Ellen Caldwell, a beloved matriarch and spirited teacher, journeyed peacefully from this world on December 17, 2024, at the age of 95. Born on February 13, 1929, she dedicated over two decades as a Head Start Pre-School teacher, pouring her heart into nurturing the minds of young children. Her warmth and charisma extended far beyond the classroom; she was...
Troyce Ann Maner
Dec 17, 2024
Troyce Ann Maner, a beloved educator and cherished family member, passed away on December 17, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on June 13, 1945, in Benton, Arkansas, Troyce dedicated her life to making a difference in the world around her.
After earning a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Bowling Green State University, Troyce pursued a long career as...
Charlotte Brill
Dec 17, 2024
Charlotte Brill, 95, of Ward, Arkansas, was born July 18, 1929, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and she passed away December 17, 2024.
Charlotte was a nature enthusiast. She loved walking through nature and being one with the energy. She loved to sit on the back porch of her home and look at all the birds and listen to them sing. She would...
Patsy Ware
Dec 16, 2024
Patsy Ware passed away peacefully the evening of December 16th with her daughter by her side. An amazing woman of service is spending her first Christmas in Heaven.
Patsy Ware dedicated her life in service to others. This was exemplified by how she cared for her family and community; always putting them first. This standard of love followed her throughout her...
Willie Dean Osborne
2024
Willie “Dean” Osborne, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, passed away on December 16, 2024, at the age of 91. Born on August 21, 1933, in McHue, Arkansas, to Willie Lee Osborne and Gladys Redman (Sellers) Osborne. Dean grew up in Desha, Arkansas and attended Desha Public Schools through high school where he was a basketball athlete...
Amanda Dawn Craven
Dec 16, 2024
Amanda D. Craven of Beebe, Arkansas, born December 27, 1982, passed away December 16, 2024. She attended the Pilgrim Nazarene Church in Cabot, Arkansas. She worked at the Beebe Vet Clinic for many years and eventually opened her own pet grooming shop. She worked there until she became disabled, and Pam, her special helper, continued the shop for her. Amanda...
Thomas D. Hollis
Dec 15, 2024
Thomas David Hollis was born to Jim and Neva Hollis on July 10, 1932 in Delaplaine, Arkansas. Jim and Neva had a blended family of 5 children as well as 5 children together. Dave had 5 brothers and 4 sisters. The family moved to Paragould, Arkansas in the mid-1940s where Dave graduated from Oak Grove schools.
In the early 1950s, as...
Johnny "Keith" Wildmon
Dec 15, 2024
Johnny Keith Wildmon 67, Of Conway, AR. Passed away Sunday December 15, 2024 with his family at his bedside. He was born in Elgin, IL, to Mary Fay Wildmon.
Keith was a truck driver for Heritage Environmental for many years. Before that he was a concrete pump operator for 38 years.
He loved spending time with his family more than anything. He...
Vera Criswell-Givens
Dec 15, 2024
Vera Teen Calloway Criswell-Givens, born the eldest child to the late Levi Calloway and Dorothy Miller on July 20th, 1937.
She attended the Ashley County Schools during her formative years. Upon moving to Little Rock in 1959, she attended Horace Mann’s Adult Education Department, there she received her GED. She was a graduate of its first graduating class. There were many...
Zofia Buratowski
Dec 15, 2024
Zofia was born on April 18, 1932, in Częstochowa, Poland. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Walter, in 2019, and her mother, Anna Perlakowska, in
1997.
Zofia was seven years old when Germany invaded Poland. She and her mother
were taken prisoners and forced to work on a prison farm. In 1945, American
soldiers liberated the farm, and Zofia and her mother were...
Lewis Wendell Drennan
Dec 15, 2024
Lewis Wendell (Wendy) Drennan was born to Pete and Rosa Bell Drennan on September 25, 1946. Wendy’s childhood consisted of riding his horse King, fishing, quail hunting, and picking a lot of cotton. As a young adult, Wendy was baptized into God’s family at Oak Church of Christ in El Paso. Wendy found and married the love of his life,...
Clifton "Kip" Franklin Koller
Dec 14, 2024
Clifton “Kip” Franklin Koller, 83, of Texarkana, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at The Retreat at Kenwood in Texarkana, Texas. He was born March 6, 1941 to Robert Joe Koller and Holland Evelyn Catlett Koller of Hot Springs, AR.
Kip joined the Arkansas Army National Guard in 1964. Served 2 years in the Arkansas Guard and 4 years...
Nikki Lynn Whisenhunt
Dec 14, 2024
Nikki Lynn Whisenhunt, age 70, of Ozark passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
She was born on October 27, 1954, in Arkadelphia. She was the daughter of Lowell Chester Whisenhunt and Mary Francis Crews Whisenhunt. She is preceded in death by her parents.
Nikki thoroughly loved being with her family, especially her nieces and nephews. She graduated from Amity High School....
Betty Rowin
Dec 14, 2024
Betty Person Rowin, a beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully at the age of 99 and a half, surrounded by her family on December 14, 2024. Known for her warm heart, infectious laughter, and unwavering generosity, Betty lived a life full of love, kindness, and unforgettable stories.
Born on July 10, 1925, Betty grew up in Springdale, Arkansas and spent much of...
Paula Leming
Dec 13, 2024
Mrs. Paula Leming, age 80 of Rio Rancho, New Mexico and formerly of Arkadelphia, Arkansas passed away on December 13, 2024. She was born in 1944, the daughter of Paul and Kathryn.
Mrs. Leming graduated from Eastern Illinois University with degrees in German and Spanish and from Michigan State University with graduate degrees in both. She was a retired German and...
William "Kyle" Harberson
Dec 13, 2024
William “Kyle” Harberson, beloved son of Ken Harberson (deceased) and Brenda Bates Harberson went into the arms of his loving savior, Jesus Christ, on December 13, 2024. His life will be celebrated on Monday, January 6, 2025 at Smith Funeral Home (1921 Main Street, North Little Rock). A visitation will be held at 10:30 AM with a funeral service following...
Linda Gail Staidl
Dec 13, 2024
Linda Gail Staidl of Mayflower, AR passed away peacefully at home with family at the age of 83 on December 13, 2024. Known for her warm heart, affection, unwavering generosity, numerous talents, and a touch of stubbornness. She loved painting and sculpting. She was very crafty. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother.
Linda was born November...
Reuben Allan Kimball
Dec 12, 2024
Reuben Allan Kimball, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend and member of his community, passed away on December 12, 2024, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was born on December 14, 1944, in Luling, Texas, to Reuben and Leona Kimball.
Allan is predeceased by his parents.
Allan followed a career in the financial industry serving in commercial lending and as a bank president....
Angelique "Angie" Marie Johnson
Dec 12, 2024
Angelique "Angie" Marie Johnson, born on July 27, 1968, departed this life on December 12, 2024. Her family finds solace in the knowledge that she now resides with her Lord and Savior.
Angie loved her family and friends and was cherished by those who knew her. Even though she struggled with a lot of different issues, she was very kind to...
James Joseph Poynter
Dec 12, 2024
James J. Poynter, 89, of Effingham, IL, formerly of Little Rock, AR, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Willowbrook Memory Care Residences in Effingham.
James was born on October 31, 1935, in Effingham, IL, the son of James M. and Agatha (Siemer) Poynter. Jim grew up in Effingham, attending Sacred Heart School and Effingham High School. He was also...