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JoAnn Harness

JoAnn Harness

Apr 1, 2024

JoAnn Harness passed away and met Jesus at 12:01 AM on April 1, 2024. She was born on October 16, 1942, in North Little Rock, Arkansas, to Walter Velton Methvin and Ruby Jewel Methvin.

JoAnn was preceded in death by Walter Methvin (father), Ruby Methvin (mother), and James Hoyt Harness Sr. (husband). She is survived by her two sons, Hoyt Harness...

Edward "Ed" Tigue

Edward "Ed" Tigue

Apr 1, 2024

Edward “Ed” Tigue, age 82, of Amity passed away on April 1, 2024. He was born May 28, 1941, in Amity, Arkansas to Frank and Barbara (Watts) Tigue. Other than his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his brothers, James Tigue, Wesley Tigue, Floyd Tigue, and Rufus Tigue; sisters, Della Henthorne, Helen Spears, and Barbara Lou Cox; his second wife,...

William "Billy" McLean Sr.

William "Billy" McLean Sr.

Apr 1, 2024

William A. “Billy” McLean, Sr., aged 87, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 1, 2024.  He was born on September 26, 1936, in Huntington Park, California, to William James and Lillian Janet Elsden McLean.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

 

Billy was a 32nd Degree Mason and a veteran who served in the Army...

Jesse Calvin Peeler

Jesse Calvin Peeler

Apr 1, 2024

Jesse “Jaybird” Peeler of Sherwood, AR, passed away April 1, 2024, after a long battle with dementia.

He was born in Cato, Arkansas, and after graduating from Jacksonville High school, he married the love of his life, Carolyn Peeler.  He retired from the Arkansas National Guard after 42 years of service.

He is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn Peeler; two sons,...

Logan Daniel Bussard

Logan Daniel Bussard

Mar 31, 2024

Logan Daniel Bussard was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on December 7, 1991. He passed from this life to his eternal home on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at the age of 32. Logan is survived by his mother, Alison Bussard; his father, Brian (Kenna) Bussard; his sister, Meagan (Kaylon) Buckley; his half-sister, Briar Bussard; his step-siblings: Justice Ombuya, Jailen Ombuya,...

N. Jean Alston McGough

N. Jean Alston McGough

Mar 31, 2024

N. Jean Alston McGough, age 80, of Amity, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024. She was born in Oden on December 27, 1943, the daughter of Charlie Amerson and Dona Cagle. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Clyde Alston; her second husband, Tommy McGough; and her two sisters, Marceline Fryar and Frankie Johnson.

Jean was Baptist...

Micheal "Mike" Owen Weed

Micheal "Mike" Owen Weed

Mar 31, 2024

Micheal Owen (Mike) Weed, age 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 31, 2024. He was born on August 10, 1944 in Little Rock to parents Mildred Cathcart Weed and Frederick O. Weed. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Don. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Linda Freibolt Weed, children Dr....

Mary Alice Lawson Jones Payne

Mary Alice Lawson Jones Payne

Mar 30, 2024

Mary Alice (Lawson) Jones Payne of Bryant was called home by her Heavenly Father on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at the age of 92. She was currently living at the Manor Senior Living Community where she cared for many and was loved by all.Mary Alice was born on April 22, 1931, in North Little Rock, Arkansas to Theodore Pearl Lawson...

Laura Manthey

Laura Manthey

Mar 30, 2024

Laura Dolores Manthey, 93, of Little Rock passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024 at her home in Little Rock, with her husband Arthur, daughter Kathryn, and son-in-law Dan by her side. She was born February 24th, 1931, in South River, New Jersey, the daughter of Peter Dominiecki and Josephine née Klimaszaski. She is preceded in death by her parents as...

Amber Beischel

Amber Beischel

Mar 30, 2024

Amber Beischel passed away on March 30, 2024.   She was born May 13, 1981. In memory of Amber, donations may be made to Glioblastoma Foundation or The American Cancer Society. Services to be announced at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home.  

Jonathan Price Shankle

Jonathan Price Shankle

Mar 29, 2024

   Jonathan Price Shankle, 37, passed away on Good Friday, March 29, 2024. He was born on October 3, 1986, in El Dorado, AR.   He was preceded in death by his grandparents Chesney and LaNell Blundell Haney and Leon and Helen Henley Shankle of Camden, Ark.    Price is survived by his immediate family Don and Leesa Haney Renshaw...

Clifton Charles Bell

Clifton Charles Bell

Mar 29, 2024

 

Clifton Charles Bell, 22, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, in Conway, Arkansas. 

 

He was born July 3, 2001, in Harrison, Arkansas.

 

Clifton was preceded in death by his aunt, Michelle Bell and his pawpaw, Buddy Clifton. 

 

He is survived by his parents: Amy and Trey Bell; his grandparents: Sandra and Carroll Bell Jr.; his grandmother, Betty Clifton; his uncle Trey and aunt...

Helen Irene Derden

Helen Irene Derden

Mar 29, 2024

Helen Irene Derden, 83, of Cabot, Arkansas went to join her Lord and Savior on March 29, 2024 at her home in Cabot. Born to Jacob and Mary Stoner on October 25, 1940, Helen was one of 4 siblings who grew up in Kansas. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and spending time with her friends and family. 

Left to cherish the...

Eugenia Youngblood

Eugenia Youngblood

Mar 29, 2024

Eugenia "Jean" Merritt Youngblood passed away peacefully at her home in Little Rock, Arkansas on March 29, 2024. Born on September 2, 1924, in Wattensaw to Alma Baldwin Merritt and Edward Canon Merritt, Jean was raised with a sense of tenacity and determination that kept her going right up to the edge of 100 years old. The family hopes she...

Evelyn Jo Walker

Evelyn Jo Walker

Mar 29, 2024

Evelyn Jo Walker, 78, of Sherwood, passed away on March 29, 2024. She was born to William Dewey and Alberta Rice Hughes in Little Rock, Arkansas on November 23, 1945. 

She is survived by her children Ricky (Rita) Johnson of Sherwood, Travis Lee Johnson of Clinton, Utah, Dewayne (Crystal) Hammer of Beebe, & Penny (Robbie) Powell of White Hall; 13 grand...

Bobby Lockridge Samples

Bobby Lockridge Samples

Mar 29, 2024

Mr. Bobby L. Samples, a dedicated employee at Alcoa for many years, passed away at the age of 93 on March 29, 2024. He was born on December 15, 1930, in Benton, Arkansas.Bobby was a proud veteran who served in the United States Air Force. During his service, he earned both the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct...

Thomas Ferdinand Younts

Thomas Ferdinand Younts

Mar 28, 2024

Thomas Ferdinand Younts, aged 87, passed away on March 28, 2024, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on February 2, 1937, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to William C. Younts and Helen E. Younts. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Nancy Halter, his brothers Bob Younts and Bill Younts, and Sue Younts. When Tom was a young...

Earl Wayne Addison

Earl Wayne Addison

Mar 27, 2024

Earl Wayne Addison, a beloved machinist known for his outgoing personality and friendly demeanor, passed away on March 27, 2024. He was born on January 24, 1943, in Bay, Arkansas to Mathie Hermon Allison and Delphia Allen Addison.  Having served 29 honorable years in the army, Earl was a dedicated and patriotic individual who was proud of his service. He went...

Loran Dale Shaffer, Jr.

Loran Dale Shaffer, Jr.

Mar 27, 2024

Loran “Jr.” Shaffer, 61, of Kensett, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday March 27, 2024. He was born October 23, 1962, to Barbara (Fairfield) and Loran Shaffer, Sr. in Ohio. Loran was raised on the Fairfield family farm property in Kensett and valued the years he was able to spend with his grandparents there.

 From a young age, Loran...

Lawrence Wilson Maxwell

Lawrence Wilson Maxwell

Mar 26, 2024

Lawrence Wilson Maxwell, of Jacksonville, AR, a man whose life was marked by courage and dedication, passed away on March 26, 2024. He was born on February 18, 1945, in the serene town of Solgohachia, Arkansas. Lawrence, known for his service in the United States Navy, exemplified honor and commitment throughout his life.Those who had the privilege of knowing Lawrence...

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