Melvin Thomas “Tom” Spann
Nov 29, 2024
Capt. Melvin T. “Tom” Spann USMC, 83, of Benton, Arkansas, took his final flight to his heavenly home on November 29, 2024. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Tom’s legacy of service, kindness, and humor will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
Tom was born on April 21, 1941, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the...
Robert E. Glass, Sr.
Nov 28, 2024
Robert E. Glass, Sr., age 62, of Okolona passed away November 28, 2024. Robert was born in Montgomery County, Maryland. He loved football (Washington Redskins, Baltimore Orioles, and Arkansas Razorbacks). Robert enjoyed spending time with his family. He lived for cooking, fishing, camping, cruise ships, riding four wheelers, and his two (dogs) fur babies, Buddy and Ollie.
He was preceded in...
Carolyn Wilcox
Nov 28, 2024
Carolyn Hills Wilcox, age 80, of Little Rock, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024.
She was born May 15, 1944, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Fielding and Allene Hills.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Mary Jane “Janie” Marsh; brother, Thomas E. Hills, Sr.; brother-in-law, Thomas “Tommy” Marsh; and nephew Thomas E. Hills, Jr.
Carolyn is survived by two...
Ruby Louise Foster Worley
Nov 28, 2024
Ruby Louise Foster Worley, age 76 of Hot Springs, AR, passed away on Thursday November, 28, 2024. She was born April 12, 1948 in Des Arc, AR to Oliver Roy and Mildred Foster.
Ruby was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul Worley; and brother, John Foster.
Survivors include her daughter, Heidi Bratton (Johnny),Granddaughters, Hope Bratton, and Faith Jones (Caleb); one...
Karen Woods
Nov 28, 2024
Karen Woods, age 91, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024, in her home with family beside her.
She was born on July 20, 1933, in Wendell, Idaho. She was the daughter of Fredrick Wilhem Hanson and Sarah Louise Ridge Hanson. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joseph David Woods; her sister, Barbara O'Hara; and her brother,...
Frances Duncan
Nov 28, 2024
Frances Duncan
Nov.28 1939 - Nov.28 2024
She went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, Nov. 28 2024 at the young age of 85.
She was proceeded in death by her father Doyan Davis, mother Rachel (Furr) Jones, and her beloved husband, Charles Elton Duncan. Two grandsons, Charles Donald Davis, and Kenneth Albert Hawk, Jr. One great granddaughter, Gabrielle Elise Duncan,...
Marsha Helen Crawford Treat
Nov 27, 2024
Marsha Helen Crawford Treat, age 86, of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at her home on November 27, 2024.
Marsha was born on February 9, 1938, the daughter of Nolan W. and Lois (Reagan) Crawford. She graduated from the University of Arkansas in June 1959 with a BSBA in Marketing/Business. She later attended several universities to obtain teaching certificates in Texas,...
Sheryll Richie
Nov 27, 2024
Sheryll Jean Richie, 78, of Little Rock, passed away on November 27, 2024. She was born on October 19, 1946, to Harley and Betty Jo (Miller) Evans and married her husband, Timothy Lee Richie, in 1976. Sheryll had a big heart and loved her family dearly, raising five kids: Kimberly (Tim) Bennefeld from Conway, Kristopher Keltner from Little Rock, Kayce...
Jennifer Lee Townsley
Nov 27, 2024
Jennifer Lee (Ringgold) Townsley age 39, of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away surrounded by her family. Jennifer was born March 11, 1985, in Jacksonville, Arkansas to Don & Sadie (Smith) Ringgold and died on November 27, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee.
She pursued a career in nursing. First, she earned her LPN license, went on to get her Associates of Nursing, licensed as...
Mary Ellen Champlin
Nov 27, 2024
Mary Ellen Roland Champlin, age 91, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed into the arms of our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
Mary was the wonderful homemaker, full-time wife and mother, Christian friend and neighbor found anywhere.
Born March 1, 1933, she grew up in Enola, Arkansas at Mt. Vernon and was the second born in a family of five...
Kelli Diane Taylor
Nov 27, 2024
Kelli Diane Taylor, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on November 27, 2024 . Born on October 11, 1959, in El Dorado, Arkansas, Kelli was a nurturing soul whose presence brought joy and warmth to everyone she encountered.
Kelli was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Peggy Davis, and her brothers, Steve Davis and Brian Davis.
Kelli...
Tommy Lee Cates
Nov 26, 2024
Tommy Lee Cates, age 80, of McRae, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024. He was born in Beebe, Arkansas to Albert and Maxine (House) Cates.
Tommy was a truck driver for fifty years. He enjoyed coon, rabbit, and squirrel hunting, riding horses and loved his dogs. He had a great love for his family, especially the grandkids and great grandkids. He...
Elwood "Woody" A. Massey
Nov 26, 2024
Elwood “Woody” A. Massey, age 78, of Amity, died Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
He was born on March 27, 1946, in the Midway community of Amity, the son of Ellis Andrew Massey and Ruth Harvey Massey. On July 5, 1969, he was married to Jamye Gayle Dwinell. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Sherry Lynn Massey...
Paul Gibson Shields
Nov 26, 2024
Paul G. Shields, age 93, passed away on November 26, 2024.
He was born on August 2, 1931, to Benjamin Joshua Shields and Alta Jane (Black) Shields in Norman, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Helen Jo Shields; his two brothers, Jewel Shields and Jasper Shields.
He is survived by his two sons Dwight (Sharon) Shields of...
Dana Elise Jones
Nov 26, 2024
Dana Elise Jones, age 62, passed peacefully from this world to be with her Lord and Savior in the presence of her husband, William Bruce Jones, and her loving daughters on November 26, 2024, at 11:15 PM. She dearly loved her family, and her family was her life. She attended Church at Holland Chapel Baptist Church in Benton, Arkansas.
She is...
Enoch Pate
Nov 25, 2024
Enoch Pate, age 82, of Siloam Springs, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 25, 2024. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family.
Enoch was born in Norman, Arkansas on February 22, 1942. He was the son of James Thomas Pate and Dorothy Nell (Brumbley) Pate.
A true American patriot, Enoch proudly served his country...
Jay Vowell
Nov 25, 2024
Jay Vowell, lovingly known as " Jay Bird," passed away on November 25, 2024 at the age of 63. Born on December 17, 1960, in Memphis, Tennessee, Jay was a remarkable individual whose spirit and warmth touched the lives of many.
Jay dedicated a significant part of his career to the dental field, excelling in the dental lab making dentures. His...
Tracy Lynn Evans
Nov 25, 2024
Tracy Lynn Evans, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on November 25, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love that will forever resonate in the hearts of those she touched. Born on September 12, 1964, in North Little Rock, Tracy remained a cherished member of her community throughout her life.
Tracy is survived by her beloved husband, Stephen...
Patsy M. Sorrells
Nov 25, 2024
Patsy M. Sorrells, age 79, of Dalark passed away Monday, November 25, 2024 at Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock surrounded by her loved ones. She was born March 6, 1945 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to the late Charles Lee Gordon and Sadie Ree (Melugin) Gordon. Patsy enjoyed being with her fur babies, Scooter and Girly. She...
Rev. Msgr. Richard Stephen Oswald
Nov 25, 2024
Monsignor Richard Stephen Oswald died on November 25, 2024, in Little Rock, Arkansas at Arkansas Hospice. He was the son of Oscar J. and Hilda M. Oswald. He is survived by his brother Rev. John O. Oswald, his sister Johanna C. Oswald, brother Fred M. Oswald and wife Sarah Spencer, all of Little Rock; brother Mark A. Oswald and wife...