All Obituaries

Claud W Smith

Claud W Smith

Feb 10, 2025

Claud W. Smith, age 93, went to his Heavenly Home on February 10, 2025. He was born on December 3, 1931, in Coy, Arkansas.

He spent most of his working years as a roofer, then as foreman of Beebe Cotton Gin, and later in life he worked on a ranch in Grandbury, Texas. He enjoyed playing pool in his free time...

Marion Edward Sheridan

Marion Edward Sheridan

Feb 10, 2025

Marion Edward Sheridan, aged 70, of Sheridan, Arkansas, passed away on February 10, 2025. Born on July 12, 1954, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Marion dedicated numerous years of his life to serving the community through the sanitation department of the City of Sheridan. His commitment to his work was matched only by his love for his family and friends.

Marion was...

Louis Criswell

Louis Criswell

Feb 10, 2025

William Louis Criswell Sr. passed away peacefully at home in North Little Rock, AR on February 10, 2025 surrounded by loved ones after battling many health issues over the years. Born in Booneville, MS on April 24, 1945 to his parents Robert Bruce Criswell and Fanny Elizabeth Dallison. He was a graduate of Union University in Jackson, TN where he...

Blanche VanDeveer Price Sullivan

Blanche VanDeveer Price Sullivan

Feb 10, 2025

Born in Richmond, Kentucky, to David William VanDeveer and Ruby (Brown) VanDeveer, Blanche had one sibling, an older brother, David William VanDeveer, who predeceased her. A child of the depression born in unstable times who lost her father to pneumonia when she was fourteen months old, she turned to reading for solace and survival. Her lifelong upkeep of that love...

Ann Elizabeth Hogan

Ann Elizabeth Hogan

Feb 10, 2025

Ann Elizabeth “Beth” Wood Hogan, 69, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away February 10, 2025. 

She was born January 5, 1956, in Helena, Arkansas to the late Joseph and Betty Wood. 

Beth grew up in a loving home that valued education and music. Her father was a retired band director and her mother was a former teacher. Beth’s life was shaped by...

Aaron Michael Werner

Aaron Michael Werner

Feb 9, 2025

Aaron “Michael” Werner, 56, of Maumelle, Arkansas, passed away on February 9, 2025. Michael was born on August 7, 1968, in Santa Fe, Texas, the son of Ernest Herman Werner Jr. and Jesusita Gloria Sustaita Werner. Michael graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1986, then went on to Galveston College where he earned his A.A.S. He later attended Ottawa...

Susan (Susie) Simmons

Susan (Susie) Simmons

Feb 9, 2025

Susan (Susie) Simmons of Beebe AR was born August 7, 1956, in Ft Bragg, North Carolina and passed away at home on February 9, 2025. 

Susie graduated from Beebe High School and went on to graduate from UCA with a teaching degree. She then went to Harding University where she obtained a degree in nursing. She was a nurse and then...

Pamela Jean Hamilton

Pamela Jean Hamilton

Feb 9, 2025

Pamela Jean Hamilton, age 60, of Glenwood passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025.

She was born in Murfreesboro on February 5, 1965. She was the daughter of Herschel and Mary Crow. She is preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Nancy Hamilton; and her brother, Paul Crow.

Pamela loved going to church at Midway Missionary Baptist Church. She loved going...

Kimberly Ann Robertson

Kimberly Ann Robertson

Feb 9, 2025

Kimberly Ann Robertson, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on February 9, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on September 25, 1960, in Little Rock, Arkansas, she dedicated her life to her family and tirelessly served her community.

Kimberly was a proud veteran who served honorably in the United States Air Force. After her military service, she...

Tommie Lou McCauley

Tommie Lou McCauley

Feb 9, 2025

Tommie Lou McCauley, 87, of Okolona, AR, passed from this life into the glory of Heaven on Sunday, February 9, 2025. She was born on August 6, 1937, to Tommie and Frances (Cagle) Baber.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 60 years, Mack McCauley. She is survived by her son, Mark (Pam) McCauley of Hot...

Matthew Allen Petty

Matthew Allen Petty

Feb 9, 2025

On Sunday, February 9, 2025, Matthew Allen Petty, surrounded by family, peacefully passed away at the age of 84. Matt was born October 6, 1940, in St. Louis, Missouri to his beloved parents William C. and Helen E. Petty. In 1962, he married Sandra Gaye Rowlett, the love of his entire life. Their marriage of 63 years was a testament...

Rebecca A. Sage

Rebecca A. Sage

Feb 9, 2025

Rebecca Ann Sage, 82 of Little Rock, AR passed away February 9, 2025.

She was born in Hope, Arkansas on March 15, 1942. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mildred Emma; her stepmother, Clara Mae; and her father, Thurman Walter Ridling.

Survivors include her husband, John Allen Sage; sons: David (Peggy) of Benton, Donald (Alan), and Michael (Karen) of Little...

Mason Chrestman

Mason Chrestman

Feb 9, 2025

 

Mason Conner Chrestman departed this life on February 9, 2025. He was born on January 3, 2005. He was his momma’s boy, his dad’s “favorite son”; best little brother to Madison, best friend and protector to Molly and Madison both. He was most proud of being an uncle to Maggie and especially proud of being a father to Caylix, whom...

Ida Daniels

Ida Daniels

Feb 8, 2025

Ida Jeanette Sanders Daniels passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025, in Little Rock after a short illness. Born on January 17, 1941, in Sherrill, Arkansas, she was the fifth of eight children of Laura “Ruby” Jeanette and Jim Sanders.

A woman of many talents, Ida built a diverse and accomplished career. She began at a young age in her family’s...

Virginia Ann Edwards

Virginia Ann Edwards

Feb 8, 2025

Virginia Ann Kersh Edwards was born in D’Lo, Mississippi to the late Lee and Lillie Howell Kersh and spent the first 13 years of her life in Brandon, Mississippi. The family moved to McGehee, Arkansas when Virginia was in the 8th grade and Virginia would spend the rest of her life in Arkansas, but never lost her ties, drawl and...

Abner Sorrows

Abner Sorrows

Feb 8, 2025

Abner "Jerry" Sorrows Jr., a spirited soul and a cherished family man, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born on November 1, 1955, in Hazen, Arkansas, Abner's journey through life was marked by a fervent passion for both his career and family, making his departure a profound loss to all who knew and loved him....

Ruby Janell Payne

Ruby Janell Payne

Feb 8, 2025

Ruby Janell Payne, 92 of McRae, Arkansas was born November 4, 1932, and died Saturday, February 8, 2025.

She is survived by one sister, Linda (Kenneth) Swafford; two daughters-in-law, Bobbie Payne and Becky Payne, three grandsons; one granddaughter; and several great grandchildren.

Janell was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; four sons and eight siblings.

Visitation is Thursday, February 13th from...

Laetitia Jane Robison East

Laetitia Jane Robison East

Feb 8, 2025

Laetitia Jane Robison East, 84, of Little Rock, AR passed away on February 8, 2025. She was born in Memphis, TN on March 12, 1940, to Robert Melville Robison and Francis Gunn Robison, both of whom preceded her in death. 

She was a graduate of Central High School in Memphis and earned her undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University where she earned...

Rebecca Lou McLaughlin-Winburne (née Dean)

Rebecca Lou McLaughlin-Winburne (née Dean)

Feb 7, 2025

Rebecca Lou McLaughlin-Winburne (née Dean), 78, of Conway, Arkansas, passed away on February 7, 2025. She was born on November 18, 1946, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to William and Nell Dean, and grew up in Pine Bluff, graduating from Pine Bluff High School in 1965.

 Rebecca was blessed with two loving marriages: first to Frank Winburne, with whom she shared many...

Elsie May Johnson Bounds

Elsie May Johnson Bounds

Feb 7, 2025

Elsie May Johnson Bounds, better known as “Jonnie”, 81, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on February 7, 2025. Jonnie was born at home in Hickory Plains, Arkansas on October 21, 1943.

Jonnie graduated from Des Arc High School and studied education at Arkansas Tech University on a basketball scholarship. Following college, she entered the United States Marine...