All Obituaries
James Beckwith
Sep 3, 2019
James Ellis Beckwith, lovingly known as "Paw Paw", 82, of Benton, Arkansas passed away September 3, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. James was born June 17, 1937 in Lonsdale, Arkansas to the late Ellis Gustavus and Matilda Elmamie (Tyler) Beckwith. James was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis and Matilda Beckwith; brothers, Gene and Charlie Beckwith. He is...
Mary Burt
Sep 2, 2019
Mary Lynn Burt 66, Arkadelphia passed away September 2, 2019. Lynn (as she was known by those whom loved her) was born September 25, 1952 to Norman Eloy and Elizabeth Sue (Humphries) Burt in Indio, California. Lynn was extremely family oriented, caregiver for her mother for over four years, Lynn had such a big and loving heart. In her...
Freda McClain
Sep 2, 2019
Freda La June McClain, 96, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away September 2, 2019. She was born November 10, 1922 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to the late Fred Enos and Ida Myrtle (Thompson) Karns. Freda leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband of seventy-seven years (!), George W. McClain of Little Rock, Arkansas; and son, Michael William McClain...
Arlene Lee
Sep 2, 2019
Arlene Joann Lee, 75, of Benton, Arkansas passed away September 2, 2019. She was born October 17, 1943 in San Pedro, California to the late William and Blanche (Fryer) Baxter. Arlene loved the Lord and was a member of Northside Church of Christ. Family was special to her and she enjoyed taking care of them and spending time with them....
James Hutto, Jr.
Sep 1, 2019
James Benjamin Hutto of Little Rock, passed peacefully from this Earth on Sunday, September 1, 2019, at the age of 99. Jim was a 21 year veteran of the armed forces, having spent four of those years, fighting, overseas, during WW II. He is survived by his three children, Cheryl Hutto; Gene Hutto (Patti); Barbara Boner (Dan), nine grandchildren...
Louise Rea
Sep 1, 2019
Louise Irene Murphy Rea, 93, of Houston, Texas, went to be with Jesus and her husband William Rea on September 1, 2019. She was born to the late Ira Lee and Virene Harper Murphy on August 19, 1926, in Dermott, Arkansas.
Louise was a teacher for over thirty-five years. She was a member of Lake Forest Church...
Tom Mertens
Sep 1, 2019
Tom Mertens, 76, of Carlisle, passed away suddenly on September 1, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother and two sisters. Survived by his wife of 54 years, Sara Seidenschwarz Mertens. Tom was a graduate of Stuttgart High School and a member of Carlisle United Methodist Church. He will be remembered by those who knew him...
William Harris
Aug 31, 2019
William "Keith" Harris, 62, of Alexander, Arkansas passed away August 31, 2019. He was born June 8, 1957 in Little Rock to Peggy (Wadlow) Harris and the late Roscoe Leon Harris. Keith loved the Lord and was a member of New Haven Baptist Church. He enjoyed shopping for treasures at flea markets and yard sales. Keith loved animals and flowers....
Robert Shelton
Aug 31, 2019
Robert Clayton Shelton, 82, of Little Rock, passed away August 31, 2019. He was born in Little Rock to Lynn Allen Shelton and Louise Johnson Shelton. He was a U.S. Army veteran and an inspector with the State Highway Department. Preceded in death by his parents and nine siblings, he is survived by his wife, Hildegard Shelton; son, Curry Shelton...
Dennis Brown
Aug 31, 2019
Dennis W. Brown, 72, of Little Rock, passed away August 31, 2019. He was born in Little Rock to William and Dora Knight Brown, and retired from International Business Forms. Preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and a brother, he is survived by his wife of 47 years, Debbie Morrow Brown; children, Jeannie Korte (Tracy) of Hensley and...
Ovella Elliott
Aug 31, 2019
Ovella Bost Elliott age 94, of Bismarck passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 in Arkadelphia. She was born September 4, 1924 in Bismarck to the late Rev. O. T. and Addie Moore Hardin. She was a member of Third Street Baptist Church in Arkadelphia. Ovella was always very active in church and witnessing to others even in her later...
Linda Ross
Aug 31, 2019
Linda Allen Ross, 81, of Little Rock passed away on August 31, 2019. She was born in Donaldson, AR, on September 7, 1937, to James Walter Day and Annie (Krueger) Day. She is survived by her son, Brooks Allen (Kathy) of Maumelle, AR; step-son, Richmond Ross (Sarah) of Nashville, TN; grandchildren: Kate Bilheimer (Christian) of Rogers, AR; Patrick Erwin (Sarah)...
Craig Macchi
Aug 30, 2019
Craig Michael Macchi, 46, of Benton, Arkansas passed away August 30, 2019. He was born May 26, 1973. Craig worked as a journeyman electrician. He loved his children more than anything and always put his family first. He was an awesome uncle. Craig loved playing Pokemon-go, card games and dominoes. He challenged himself with all sorts of DIY projects and...
Willie Buck
Aug 30, 2019
Willie Lester Buck age 70, of Arkadelphia, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019 at Baptist Medical Center in Arkadelphia. He was born March 23, 1949 in Scott, Arkansas to the late Arthur Charles and Lee Geneva Price Buck.
Lester was a member of Arkadelphia First United Pentecostal Church, Arkadelphia Lions Club, and Baptist Medical Center Auxiliary....
Richard Frothingham
Aug 29, 2019
Richard Frothingham, PhD, 93, of Little Rock, passed away on August 29, 2019. He was born in New York City to Richard Frothingham, MD, and Eleanor Hutchinson. Orphaned young, but blessed with good schools and a good church, he developed compassion and a love of learning. All his life, he used his resources to help all kinds of people through...
Wheeler Hicks
Aug 29, 2019
Wheeler Jefferson Hicks, Jr., 90, of Little Rock, passed away August 29, 2019. He was born June 25, 1929 in Amarillo, Texas. He attended San Fernando High School and graduated from Malvern High School in 1947. After 43 years of service, he retired from AP&L (Entergy) as a senior electrical engineer. He was a member of the Army National Guard...
Velma Dossey
Aug 29, 2019
Velma “Jean” Dossey, 75, of Texas and formerly of North Little Rock died August 29, 2019. She was laid to rest on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Bayou Meto Cemetery. Survivors include three children: Shannon Miller, Michael Dossey and Richard Dossey; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Louis Bradshaw
Aug 28, 2019
Louis Raymond Bradshaw, 80, of Alexander, Arkansas went to be with his Lord August 28, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Louis was born January 31, 1939 in Alexander, Arkansas to the late Louis R. and Minnie Aurelia (Norman) Bradshaw. Louis proudly served in the United States Army. He retired from the State of Arkansas as a supply warehouse supervisor....


