Dec 26, 2019

Joy L. Cooper, 84, of Alexander, passed away December 26, 2019. She is survived by her children, Bruce Cooper (Vickie) of Little Rock, Richard Cooper (Kandy) of Arizona and Greg Cooper of Saline County; sister, Doris Fry of Texas; grandchildren, Tammy Stillman, Amber Biggs, Laura Johnson, Chris Merritt, Shauna Benson, Sam Cooper, Talena, Justin and Shane; and a host of...

Dec 25, 2019

Michelle Ann (Neal) King went to be with her savior Jesus Christ, December 25, 2019. Michelle was born on October 6, 1958, in Kennett, Mo. She leaves behind her sons: Heath and Josh (Brandi); grandsons: Kaiden, Ronin, and Maverick; her mother Jo Ann Lacy (Jo David) and her father Eddie Neal (Kathy); her sister, Pam Rikard; and her beloved cat,...

Dec 25, 2019

Eva L Bolling passed away December 25, 2019. Eva was born in Mt. Pleasant Texas to the late James E. and Blanche (Andrews) Tinker on August 29, 1927. A homemaker who loved to cook and garden and a faithful attendee of Trinity Temple Assembly of God Church.

Eva was preceded in death by her wonderful and loving...

Dec 25, 2019

Charles T. "Charlie" Crow, whose passions led him through careers in public service, the military, business and the arts on two continents, died December 25, 2019 at Little Rock at the age of 79. Charles Thomas Crow was born Nov. 5, 1940, at Columbia, MO, to Wendell H. and Elizabeth F. Crow, who would become publishers and editors of the...

Dec 25, 2019

Marilyn Sue Cheatham, 76 of Hensley, Arkansas passed away on December 25, 2019.  She was born March 15, 1943 in Princeton, Kentucky to the late Marian and Ola Mae Cook Prowell.  Marilyn was preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas Gilkey, grandson Daniel Fitzgerald and by her two brothers, Bob and Gary Prowell.  She is survived by her...

Dec 25, 2019

Amna Begum, 80, of Little Rock, passed away December 25, 2019. Survivors include her husband, Muhammad Bashir and children, Asim Khan, Dr. Aaliya Mahmood and Dr. Humaira Khanum. Interment was at Forest Lawn Cemetery by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)224-2200. Her online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

Dec 24, 2019

Joan Jewel Franklin, 79, of Jacksonville, Arkansas, passed away December 24, 2019. She was born October 28, 1940 to Jewel and Benton Carpenter in Copiah County, MS. She had a strong work ethic and business sense, even from a very young age. These qualities enabled her to grow a successful interior decorating business, make lucrative investments, and make wise financial...

Dec 24, 2019

Emma “Christine” Folkner, 75, of Beebe, Arkansas went to be with the Lord December 24, 2019.  She was born on January 27, 1944 in Rondo, Arkansas to Christopher and Pauline Nosler.  She was retired from J. C. Penney as the Assistant Manager and was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.

She is survived by her children,...

Dec 24, 2019

Bobby “Poppa” Lee Garner, 67, kicked his wheelchair to the curb and gained his wings on December 24, 2019 after a long battle with CMT. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace.

Bob was born to the late Thurman “Dub” and Rachel Garner...

Dec 24, 2019

Cora Mae (Owens) Raper, 61, of Benton, Arkansas passed away December 24, 2019. She was born February 17, 1958 in Ozark, Arkansas to the late John Henry and Ruth (Robertson) Owens. Cora loved the Lord and was of the Assembly of God faith. She was an amazing cook and worked in many food establishments including the Ozark Café, Rivendell, and...

Dec 23, 2019

Joyce Ellen Pate of Guy Arkansas passed away December 23rd, 2019, she was born on November 6th, 1956 to Robert E. Haywood Sr. and Dorthy Mae O’Neal Haywood in Dayton Ohio. Survivors include her husband Charles Pate, her sister Veronica Bray of Kentucky, her brother Mark Haywood of California, her brother Robert Haywood Jr. of Texas. Her daughters Melody Olson,...

Dec 23, 2019

Wilma “Billie” Colvin, 89, of North Little Rock passed away peacefully December 23, 2019.  She was born October 29, 1930 to the late Neil and Mattie (Fisher) Matheny Newcombe in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

Billie, as she was affectionately known, worked her magic on a moments notice whipping up costumes for school musicals and plays, as well...

Dec 23, 2019

Thelma “Frances” Kennedy, 86, of Beebe, Arkansas went to be with the Lord December 23, 2019.  She was born in Beebe on June 8, 1933 to William and Rachael Todd.

She is survived by her son Doug (Michelle) Kennedy of Beebe; grandchildren Katie (Chris) Ward of Beebe, Jessica Beaty of Beebe, Richard (Candee) Weeks of Romance, Lacey...

Dec 23, 2019

Dec 23, 2019

Martha Susan Steplock McCauley, 70, of Conway, passed away December 23, 2019. Born in New Orleans to the late Carl and Audrey Wynne Steplock, she loved life and retired from a career in nursing. She is survived by her children, Shanna McCauley-Slack (Keith), Linda Brack (Jack), and Trey McCauley (Jennifer Gouge), all of Texas; siblings, Marilyn Hanak, Debby Steplock, Carl...

Dec 23, 2019

Tina Morgan, 63, passed away in Little Rock on December 23, 2019. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)224-2200. Tina's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

Dec 23, 2019

George Marvin McKinnie, 80, of Benton, Arkansas went to be with the Lord December 23, 2019. He was born May 21, 1939 in Hampton, Arkansas to the late George Hayes and Alice (Johnston) McKinnie. George was an active member of Park Place Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He worked for years at the Arkansas Gazette as a...

Dec 23, 2019

Martha E. Kinnaird age 93, of Arkadelphia, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 in Arkadelphia. She was born September 3, 1926 in the Hearn Community near Arkadelphia to the late George H. and Lucy A. Taylor Carter.

Martha was a member of Second Baptist Church and a retired secretary for the Arkadelphia Public Schools. She loved to...

Dec 23, 2019

James Roy “JR” Barnard, 77, of Sheridan went to be with the Lord, December 23, 2019.  He was born to the late Roy and Gladys Barnard on October 16, 1942 in Vilonia, Arkansas.

JR loved to hunt and fish.  In his younger days, he enjoyed racing dirt track cars. He was a friend to all who knew...

Dec 22, 2019

Nita J. Wood 89 of Arkadelphia passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019. Nita was born in Arkadelphia, AR on November 8, 1930 to the late Fred Madden and Lottie Estell (Deaton) Gaither. A Loyal member of the Mt. Zion Methodist Church, she loved tending to her flowers but mostly she loved tending to her family.

Nita is...