Sherry Lynn Smith-Rylander
Aug 12, 2024
Sherry Lynn Smith – Rylander, 78, of Benton, Arkansas passed from this world into the arms of God on August 12th, 2024. Sherry’s life is impossible to summarize in just a few lines on paper because of the extraordinary life that she lived. Her life began in the small town of Bauxite, Arkansas on November 16th, 1945, born to Woodrow...
Calvin Bratton
Aug 12, 2024
Calvin Chester Bratton, a beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away on August 12, 2024. He left a legacy of memories and love for his family and friends.
Mr. Bratton drove an 18-wheeler for 51 years, covering over a million miles. His favorite activities were farming, fishing, hunting, and, most importantly, spending time with his family. Mr. Bratton was a...
Loyd D. Healy Jr.
Aug 12, 2024
On August 12, Loyd D. Healy, Jr. of Maumelle, AR, passed away at the age of 88. He lived an honorable life and will be missed by all who loved him.
He was born in Romance, AR, on October 3, 1935, the oldest child of Birdie Mae (Watson) Healy and Loyd Delphard Healy. He graduated from North Little Rock High School...
William E. Byrd
Aug 12, 2024
William "Bill" Edward Byrd, age 77, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2024. Born on July 17, 1947, in Northville, Michigan, Bill was the beloved son of the late Lowell and Christine Byrd.Bill is survived by his loving daughters, Rochelle McLemore (husband Tony) and Jayme Heji (wife Nancy). He will also be dearly missed by his grandchildren, Whitney and Erin...
Vernetta Jester
Aug 12, 2024
Vernetta Jester, age 89, of Newhope, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 12, 2024.
She was born in Newhope on May 5, 1935, the daughter of Alex and Allie Logan Simmons. She was preceded in death by her parents; the love of her life, Lloyd Jester; two sisters, Ova Hammock and Iva Neal; her five brothers, Griffin, Luther,...
Phyllis Jo Morris
Aug 12, 2024
Phyllis Jo Morris, age 72, peacefully passed away on August 12th, 2024, at home in Beebe. She was born on March 12th, 1952, in Beebe to Elmer and Ruby(Tozer) Champlin.
Phyllis was a retired small business owner of Morris Bookkeeping Service. Her hobbies included keeping a keen eye on her neighborhood, scenic drives with David, shopping with the Champlin Girls, and...
Linda McCool
Aug 12, 2024
Linda McCool, born on August 5th, 1961, bid her final farewell on August 12th, 2024, surrounded by the memories she created and the love she shared. She was a kind caring soul whose presence touched the lives of many. She was also the cherished daughter of her parents Charlie Chambers and Thelma McLain. In her departure, a void is felt...
Ronald Wayne Dunson
Aug 11, 2024
Ronald Wayne Dunson, 79 of Hickory Creek, TX passed away August 11, 2024, after a heroic fight with cancer. He was born in San Fernando, California on January 5th, 1945, to two sharecroppers from Langley, AR. “Uncle Ron” as we knew him grew up in between Kansas, Arkansas, & North Texas. He was a fiercely proud big brother, who would...
Margaret Jane Goodson
Aug 11, 2024
Margaret Jane (Mikki) Goodson passed away peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by family and love on August 11, 2024.
She is survived by her husband of 42 years Johnny L. Goodson, her four children: Koren (Kori) Daniels, Melanie Kay Shipp (Michael), Johnny L. Goodson Jr. (Teresa), Bennie Joe Goodson (Suzi), five grandchildren, one great grandchild, and two beloved dogs Lola Mae...
Margaretta Elaine Koonce
Aug 11, 2024
Margaretta Elaine Koonce, age 80, passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on August 11th, 2024, in Conway, Arkansas. She was born on March 11th, 1944, in Conway to the late Henry D. Gray and Elsie Kathleen Lacewell Gray.
In 1962 she married Earl Wade Koonce who proceeded her in death in 1996.
Margaretta worked for the state of Arkansas for...
Billy Ray Ragan
Aug 11, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of a beloved husband, father, brother, son, and friend Billy Ray Ragan. Billy was born in Longview, TX, on September 20, 1978, to his parents Bill and Roxie Reagan. On August 11, 2024, Billy bid farewell to this world, leaving behind a legacy of love and memories.
Those who knew Billy can attest to...
John Parrish Fullen
Aug 10, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of John Parrish Fullen, a beloved father, son, and friend. Born on July 30, 1971, in Chicago IL, John's journey on this earth came to an end due to a heart attack on August 10, 2024, in Hot Springs, AR.
Parrish is survived by his father, John Edd Fullen, his...
Jerry Dean Mooney
Aug 10, 2024
Jerry Dean Mooney, age 60, of Bonnerdale, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024.
He was born on February 7, 1964, in Hot Springs. He was the son of Otis Eugene Mooney and Shirley Weatherford Mooney. He was preceded in death by his father; his paternal grandparents, Otis and Ruth Mooney; his maternal grandparents, Lessel and Freda Weatherford; and his brother,...
Mayetta Wilson
Aug 10, 2024
Lola Mayetta Wilson, 85, of Nashville, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana. She was born January 22, 1939, in Curtis, Arkansas, to the late Ernie and Lola (Jester) Freeman. She was a member of the Crosspoint Cowboy Church.
Mayetta graduated from Arkadelphia High School in 1956. She married Billy Joe Wilson in 1957 at...
Kayla Renee Blacksher
Aug 9, 2024
Kayla Renee Blacksher, 34, of Conway, Arkansas passed away Friday August 9th, 2024. She was born December 7th, 1989, in Lafayette, Louisiana. Kayla lived most of her life in Mountain Home, Arkansas before attending college in Little Rock, at UALR, where she eventually began her career and family. Kayla was a kind and loving person, with her family,...
Philip Anthony Baca "Felipe Antonio"
Aug 9, 2024
Philip Anthony Baca, also known as Felipe Antonio, left this world on August 9, 2024, at the age of 36, leaving behind countless family members and friends who cared for him deeply. Philip was born on October 29, 1987, in Victorville, California, at the George Air Force Base hospital to Anna English and David Baca. Felipe was a bright light,...
Lewis Sherwood Ball
Aug 9, 2024
Lewis Sherwood Ball age 73 of Marcella, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on August 9, 2024. He was born June 28, 1951, to Lewis Z. Ball and Geneva Daugherty Ball in Pontiac, Michigan.
Lewis was a member of Harrison Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Beebe. He was an Army Veteran and a retired diesel mechanic. Lewis loved to fish,...
Marion Frances Bryan Dickerson
Aug 9, 2024
Marion Frances Bryan Dickerson was born March 13, 1923 in Gurdon, Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her parents, David and Flossie Bryan, her husband James, daughter Brenda Cerrato and brothers D.W and Charles (Tiny) Bryan.
Left to cherish her memory is her daughter Carol Ann Aclin (Dale) of North Little Rock; son-in-law Carl Cerrato of Plano, Texas; granddaughters Kim...
Mary "Ginger" Taylor
Aug 9, 2024
Mary “Ginger” Taylor, age 70, of Kirby, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 9, 2024.
She was born in Amity on May 24, 1954, the daughter of Oscar Chester Harvey and Dora Inez Bishop Harvey. She was preceded in death by her son, Kevin Taylor; her parents; her four siblings, Judy Rogers, Don Harvey, Gene Harvey and Cleda...
Glennie "Jo" Thompson
Aug 9, 2024
Glennie “Jo” Marion Thompson, age 89, of North Little Rock, AR went to be with the Lord August 9, 2024. Glennie was born June 7, 1935 in Oconto, WI, the daughter of Eugene and Nellie Champagne of WI. Glennie was preceded in death by her parents, six sisters, Betty, Velma, Amy, Boots, Ted and Bunnie along with her first-born son,...