All Obituaries
Genean Swaim
Feb 28, 2025
Delma Genean Swaim, age 67, of Bismark, AR ascended from this earth to heaven on February 28, 2025, with her loving family by her side. She was born May 9, 1957, in Silver City, New Mexico to Frank and Marie Cathey.
She is survived by her husband Sam Swaim of 42 years; two daughters, Melissa and husband Scott Kleusner of Pearcy,...
Frank Byars Somervell
Feb 28, 2025
Frank “Scooter” Byars Somervell, 71, of North Little Rock, passed away February 28, 2025.
Frank was born in North Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Frank King and Irene Byars Somervell
on April 14, 1953.
Frank graduated from Dermott High School in 1971 and worked as a conductor for Union Pacific
Railroad for 33 years. Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Cindy...
Pearl Counts
Feb 27, 2025
Pearl Counts, age 84, of Joplin, MO, formerly Glenwood, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2025.
She was born on September 27, 1940. She was the daughter of Floyd Fraze and Blanch Cozine Fraze Barrow. She is preceded in death by her parents; her three sisters, Wanda Jones, Mary Geist, and Frances Barker; her brother, Kenneth Barrow; and her husband, James...
Ronnie E. Spurlin
Feb 27, 2025
Ronnie E. Spurlin, age 69, of Hot Springs, AR, entered Heaven on Thursday evening, February 27th, 2025.
Ronnie was born on October 21, 1955, the son of Eugene and Alice Spurlin. Following his graduation from Hamburg High School in 1973, he worked as a welder and later over the First Step Transportation service until his retirement. Those who knew Ronnie knew...
Betty Jo Snow-Slaight
Feb 27, 2025
Betty Jo Snow-Slaight passed away February 27, 2025 at her home in Royal, Arkansas. She was born in Coushatta, Louisiana on January 7, 1940 to John William Snow and Mary Lucille Snow and was later raised in Verda, Louisiana.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers John, Jr. and Robert. As well as seven sisters Opal Marie, Norma...
Carolwyn "Nan" Guise
Feb 27, 2025
Carolwyn "Nan" Guise, age 77, of Glenwood, passed away on February 27, 2025. She is preceded in death by her mother and father, Betty and Floyd Bean. Carolwyn was a member of the Community Methodist Church of Amity for 60 years. She attended Henderson University and has a Bachelor's Degree in Art. She was a teacher for 36 years. She taught...
David Zink
Feb 27, 2025
David Zink passed away on February 27, 2025, at the age of 95 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Born on March 17, 1929, in Toledo, Ohio, he led a life characterized by hard work and passion.
David was not only dedicated to his career as a switchman on the Southern Pacific Railroad, but also found joy in his hobbies. He loved fixing...
Dorothy Moore
Feb 27, 2025
Dorothy Chapman Jones Moore, 92, of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away February 27, 2025. She was born January 25, 1933 in Scott, Arkansas to the late Robert and Beulah Chapman.
Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, her first husband of 44 years, Ray Jones; second husband, Billy Moore; siblings, Bobby (Lillian) Chapman, Emmett (Ramona) Chapman, Carl (Paulette) Chapman, Wendell Chapman,...
Wayne Harvey
Feb 27, 2025
Wayne Harvey, age 49, of Glenwood, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
He was born in Murfreesboro on February 5, 1976. Wayne was the son of Jacob Darrell Harvey and Gloria Darlene Johnson Harvey. He is preceded in death by his parents; his paternal grandmother, Versie Stewart; and his maternal grandfather James Johnson.
Wayne was a simple country guy. He loved...
Jimie Kusel
Feb 26, 2025
Dr. Jimie Kusel, (Retired Colonel, USAF), passed away on February 26, 2025. Jimie was born on June 21, 1933, and spent his early years in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He graduated first in his class from the local high school where he served as student body president. After graduation, Jimie was given a full four-year scholarship to Princeton University. The faculty...
Bruce "Henry" Lynn Ulrich
Feb 26, 2025
Bruce Lynn Ulrich, 57, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on February 26, 2025 comfortably listening to his favorite Elvis music. Bruce, lovingly known as Henry, was born October 29th, 1967 to Dorothy Jane Ulrich (Bingham) and Harry Joe Ulrich in California. Shortly later, they made their way to North Little Rock, Arkansas where he would graduate from Old...
Dr. S. Cary Heard
Feb 26, 2025
Dr. Samuel Cary Heard, Jr., 84, of North Little Rock, Arkansas met his LORD face to face on February 26, 2025. For this, dear friends, we rejoice! He was born September 2, 1940 in Atlanta, Georgia to Samuel Cary Heard Sr. and Mary Frances Ridenhour Heard, who preceded him in death, along with his nephew Mark Drinkwater.
Cary is survived by his...
Sue Brown
Feb 26, 2025
Sue Brown, age 83, of Glenwood, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
She was born on October 11, 1941, in Watson, Arkansas. She was the daughter of John Herman West, Sr. and Mabel Kilby West. She is preceded in death by her parents; her two brothers, Johnny West and Gale West; her sister, Annice...
Wanda Thompson Berry
Feb 26, 2025
Wanda Faye Berry, affectionately known as Mimi to all her grandkids, passed away February 26, 2025. Born on February 24, 1939, to Shadrach and Donnie Dye, Wanda lived a life full of love and warmth.
She is survived by her three children: Michelle Womble, Michael Thompson, and Joshua (Ginger) Thompson. Her legacy continues through her six grandchildren: Gretchen (Rick) Baggett, Michael...
Debbie Rawn
Feb 26, 2025
Debbie Wools Rawn, a loving wife, mom, Nana, teacher, and friend to all, passed peacefully from this life into the next on February 26, 2025, in Maumelle, Arkansas. She was born on May 22, 1951, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Judge Russell and Laura Wools.
Debbie is survived by her husband of 51 years, Bobby Rawn of Maumelle; three sons and...
William Embry Byrd, Jr.
Feb 25, 2025
William Embry Byrd, Jr., a cherished member of the Sherwood community, passed away on February 25, 2025, at the age of 45. Born on May 25, 1979, William dedicated the last five years of his life to serving the City of Little Rock as a skilled Operator 5, where his hard work and commitment were deeply valued.
He is proceeded in...
Rondal Larry Barnes
Feb 25, 2025
Rondal Larry Barnes, 82, passed away February 25. 2025, his birthday, at home with his wife by his side. Larry was the son of Cora Velma (Miller) Barnes and Eugene Debs Barnes, both preceding him in death. Larry was united in marriage on June 21, 1969, to Carol (Graham) Barnes in Libertyville, Mo., a marriage of 55 years.
Larry worked for...
Virginia Inez Grant
Feb 25, 2025
Virginia Inez Grant, passed away on February 25, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on April 16, 1937, in Dixie, Arkansas, Virginia dedicated her life both to her career, her family, and serving Jehovah.
Ginny enjoyed a remarkable career, retiring from AT&T after 43 years of dedicated service, where she made lasting friendships and contributed significantly to her field. Beyond...
Marion Wine
Feb 25, 2025
Marion D. Wine, a beloved father, brother, and friend, peacefully departed this life on February 25, 2025, at the age of 62. Born on March 2, 1962, Marion graced the world with his presence and left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Preceded in death by his cherished parents, Bobby Wine of DeValls Bluff and...
Azmy Aziz Iskander
Feb 25, 2025
Azmy Iskander, age 90, of Little Rock, AR, passed away on February 25, 2025. Born on August 15, 1934, to Rosa and Aziz Iskander in Cairo, Egypt, he was the youngest of 12 siblings. Azmy grew up in a Christian family, and though he lost his father and two siblings by age 5 and faced religious persecution, he overcame grief...


