All Obituaries

Elizabeth Smith

Elizabeth Smith

Feb 20, 2025

Elizabeth Gayle Smith, 71, of Cabot, Arkansas, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother went to her Heavenly Home on February 20, 2025. Born on April 23, 1953, in South Boston, Virginia, Elizabeth dedicated her life to creating a warm and nurturing home for her husband of 55 years, James Ray Smith, and their two children and grandchildren. 

Elizabeth was the heart...

Zelma Tucker Jones

Zelma Tucker Jones

Feb 20, 2025

Zelma Tucker Jones, 94, of Sherwood passed away February 20, 2025. She was born November 27, 1930, in Bee Branch, Arkansas to the late Ingram and Faye (French) Herring. She was a lifelong member of First Assembly of God church in North Little Rock where she was an active member of the Challenger Sunday School class. Her love of gospel...

"Bo" Richard Norwood Giacoletti, Jr.

"Bo" Richard Norwood Giacoletti, Jr.

Feb 19, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of "Bo" Richard Norwood Giacoletti, Jr., who departed from this world on February 19, 2025, at the age of 44. Born on August 31, 1980, in Little Rock, Arkansas, Bo was a beacon of love, kindness, and strength to all who knew him.

A true jack of all trades, Bo had...

Barbara Sharon Hart

Barbara Sharon Hart

Feb 18, 2025

Barbara Sharon Hart (Hiers) of Beebe, Arkansas, left our Earthly realm on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025, entering eternal peace. She was born on January 18th, 1951, in Moultrie, Georgia, to Ottis and Peggy Hiers.

She was known for her love of music, nature, and selfless giving. She worked tirelessly as a homemaker, mother, and wife. Barbara was a dedicated caregiver to...

Gary Bradley

Gary Bradley

Feb 18, 2025

Gary Dean Bradley of Memphis, TN, passed away on February 18, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on September 17, 1941, in Arrington, Kansas, Gary lived a life full of purpose and joy, with a deep-seated love for his family.

Gary proudly served his country in the Navy, a testament to his strong character and unwavering commitment to those around...

Wanda Gooden

Wanda Gooden

Feb 18, 2025

Wanda Lee Gooden, age 84, of Maumelle, Arkansas, peacefully entered her eternal rest on February 18, 2025, at her home.

Born on January 27, 1941, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, Wanda was the beloved daughter of the late Charles Angus (Bill) Gooden and Thelma Mary (Hurtt) Gooden. She graduated from Mammoth Springs High School in 1959 and later retired from the Arkansas...

Margie Florence Pollard

Margie Florence Pollard

Feb 18, 2025

  Margie Florence Pollard (Chitwood) beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 18, 2025, at the age of 77. 

  Margie was born on January 1, 1948, in Salem, Illinois to loving parents, Florence and Paul Chitwood. She was the youngest of 5 children. 

  She is survived by her husband of almost 47 years,...

Nancy Higginbotham

Nancy Higginbotham

Feb 18, 2025

Nancy Kay Higginbotham, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, was born on June 27, 1960, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She went to be with Jesus on February 18, 2025, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of love.

Nancy's heart was boundlessly generous and selfless, often serving her family with great love and devotion. As a proud wife of...

Zella Hughes

Zella Hughes

Feb 18, 2025

Zella Hughes, 80 of Bald Knob, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on February 18, 2025. She was born on October 11, 1944, in Red Bay, Alabama to Odell and Azzie Bolton. She was a stay-at-home mom and a member of Old Time Pentecostal Church.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas Gene Hughes of Bald Knob; daughters, Michelle (Chris)...

James Kenneth Harvill

James Kenneth Harvill

Feb 18, 2025

James Kenneth Harvill, born on February 26, 1939, in Tull, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025. He will be remembered for his unwavering dedication, both in his career and in his personal life.

James devoted 37 years of his professional life to Alcoa, where he was recognized for his commitment and excellence. A proud member of the Class of...

Diana Elmore

Diana Elmore

Feb 17, 2025

Diana Elmore, a cherished member of her family, passed away on February 17, 2025, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born on March 13, 1958, in Garden Grove, California. Diana lived a life filled with kindness, love, and a passion for the simple pleasures that brought joy to her everyday existence.

Diana dedicated many years of her professional life working for...

Pearl Couch

Pearl Couch

Feb 17, 2025

Pearl Couch, a cherished resident of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away on February 17, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on August 21, 1945, in Hot Springs, Pearl was a beautiful soul who touched the lives of all who knew her with her kindness and warmth.

A proud graduate of Lake Hamilton High School, Pearl embraced her role as a...

Mary Joan Rorex

Mary Joan Rorex

Feb 17, 2025

Mary Joan Rorex, born March 7, 1931, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to William and Bonnie Speakman, passed away peacefully.



Mary Joan pursued her passion for education at the University of Tennessee, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education. She later obtained a master's degree in the same field from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Her dedication to...

Lori Downs

Lori Downs

Feb 17, 2025

Lori Ann (Holmes) Downs left this world behind for a better place on February 17, 2025, surrounded by her husband of 35 years, Dean Downs of Little Rock, her beloved mother, Sandra Holmes, and brother Jerry Holmes Jr., both of Searcy.Lori was born July 3, 1966, in Little Rock. 

A joy to be around, she wore an infectious smile to match...

Betty Patton

Betty Patton

Feb 17, 2025

Betty L. Patton was born September 28, 1937 in Waveland, Arkansas and passed away February 17, 2025 at Belvedere Nursing Home. Betty lived most of her early adult years in Springdale, Arkansas.

Betty moved from Springdale Arkansas to San Bernadino, California where she met Lester Patton. The two were married on April, 25 1956.

They returned to Midwest City, Oklahoma where she...

Mary Milam

Mary Milam

Feb 17, 2025

Mary Ann Milam, 83, of Quitman, Arkansas, passed away on February 17, 2025. She was born May 23, 1941, to Walter Nelson and Roda Fender in Little Rock, Arkansas. She loved to sew and was always out in her flower beds gardening. She loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and she loved her dogs dearly.

Mary was...

Jimmy Lee Coulson

Jimmy Lee Coulson

Feb 16, 2025

Jim Coulson, 78, of Brownsville, OR, passed away surrounded by the love of his family, in Kalispell, Montana. Born in Little Rock, AR he was the son of the late Edwin Charles Coulson and A. Jeanette Cooper Coulson and brother of Sharon Ann Ridgeway.

Jim spent much of his childhood in Charleston, South Carolina and graduated from Central High School in...

Richard "Bob" Wayne Barringer

Richard "Bob" Wayne Barringer

Feb 16, 2025

Richard Wayne (Bob) Barringer, 84 of Little Rock, Arkansas, ascended to his heavenly home on Sunday, February 16, 2025, with his family surrounding him. He was born in Warren, Arkansas, on January 15, 1941 and is preceded in death by his father, Hilliard Barringer, his mother, Odell Coddington Barringer and a daughter Lisa Lynn Barringer Reed. 

He is survived by his...

Doris Hanako Amrine

Doris Hanako Amrine

Feb 16, 2025

Doris Hanako Amrine, 96, of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Uichi and Kimiyo Wakamoto; her sister, Ethel Yamada; her brothers, George, Tony, Herbert and Mitsu Wakamoto; and her husband, Mel Amrine.Doris is survived by her son, John Amrine (Elizabeth); daughters, Laurie Lee, Cherith Beck, and...

Barbara "Karen" Patrick

Barbara "Karen" Patrick

Feb 16, 2025

Barbara Karen Coppock Patrick entered her heavenly home on Sunday, February 16th, 2025. She was preceded by her grandparents, EB and Mary Coppock and Jacob and Ola Marshall; her parents, Conrad and Nina Coppock; and her husband, Michael Patrick. She is survived by her children, Michael Patrick (Amy) and Heather Ward (Jeremy); 6 grandchildren; and her sisters, Beth Lawrence(Robert), Diane...