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William "B.J." Henry Dodgen Jr.
Nov 2, 2025
William “B.J.” Henry Dodgen, Jr of Conway, Arkansas went to be with our Lord on November 2, 2025. He was born on June 8,1974 to William “Bill” and Virginia Dodgen in Texarkana, Texas.
B.J. is proceeded in death by his grandparents, William “Bill” Monroe Dodgen and Cecilia Marie (Kaufman) Dodgen of Alexander, Arkansas; his grandparents, Raymond and Gwen (Smith) Tedford of...
Ila Jean Thomson
Nov 2, 2025
Ila Jean Thomson, 79, of Sheridan, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025.Jean was born on November 18, 1945, to Albert Ray Strahan and Iris Mae Harris. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin Thomson; daughter, Amber Elizabeth Rodgers; parents, Albert and Iris, and sisters, Ellen Wise and Dot Wilkerson.She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Heird...
Janelle Burks
Nov 2, 2025
Marian "Janelle" Burks, 86, of North Little Rock passed away peacefully in 2025. She was a devoted wife, daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother who touched the lives of everyone who knew her.
Born on August 28, 1939, in Hickory Plains, AR to the late Raymond Holland and Dorothy (Smith) Holland, Janelle graduated from Cabot High School in 1956. Shortly after, she...
Betty (Batson) Fryar
Nov 2, 2025
Betty (Batson) Fryar, age 92, of Bonnerdale, AR, born on April 11, 1933, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 2, 2025. She was born to Elmer Batson and Agnes Padgett in Adair Westville, OK.
Mrs. Fryar was Baptist in her faith. Betty loved spending time with family. she especially loved the outdoors. Fishing was her favorite past time....
Hildegard Katharina Shelton
Nov 1, 2025
Hildegard Katharina Shelton died on November 1, 2025 at home. Hilde was the youngest daughter of Christel and Martin Klein. Born on September 6, 1935 in Cologne, Germany, she emigrated to the U.S.A. on October 16, 1957, and was married to Robert Clayton Shelton on November 24, 1957.
She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, sister "Gusti" Neuman, and...
Jo Helen Fletcher
Nov 1, 2025
Jo Helen Fletcher, born October 5, 1945, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away November 1, 2025. She lived a life filled with color, creativity, and love, leaving behind a legacy that continues to brighten the hearts of all who knew her.
For 40 years, Jo shared her artistic talent and passion with the students of Benton Public Schools, inspiring generations to...
Shirley Ann Dearman
Nov 1, 2025
Shirley Ann Puckett Dearman, formally of Sheridan Arkansas our beloved sister, mother, and “MiMi” has transitioned to her eternal home on Saturday November 01, 2025. She was born May 23, 1935 in Macedonia, Arkansas daughter of the late Fred J. Puckett and Ellen Nixon Puckett.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by, one sister Corrine Puckett Winston...
Ralph Wright
Oct 31, 2025
On the 31st of October the love of my life took his last breath on this old Earth and immediately took his first breath in his forever home with his Lord and Savior.
Ralph David Wright was born to his late father Max B. Wright and Bernice Wright in Little Rock, Arkansas, on 9/9/44. After graduation in ’62 he spent 3...
Harry Cumnock
Oct 31, 2025
Harry Cumnock, a cherished husband, father and grandfather, passed away on October 31, 2025, in his hometown of Little Rock, where he was born on March 22, 1945. Known for his witty sarcasm, which remained part of his character until the very end, Harry was a man who possessed a deep love for his family and the natural world.
Harry's interests...
Anita Patton Russell
Oct 30, 2025
Anita Patton Russell was born on November 22, 1936, in Memphis, TN, and went to her eternal home on October 30, 2025, in Little Rock, AR, surrounded by family. Her journey on this earth was marked by love, compassion, and unwavering faith in God. Throughout her life, she drew strength from Psalms 34:4, which reads, "I sought the Lord, and...
Linda Swepston Dowdy
Oct 30, 2025
Linda Swepston Dowdy July 4, 1942 – October 30, 2025
Linda Swepston Dowdy, 83, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on July 4, 1942, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Linnie Virginia Barthett and Addison Garland Swepston, Linda truly came into this world with a “bang.” After graduating from Hall High School...
Doris Jean Cruse
Oct 30, 2025
Doris Jean Cruse, age 96, of Cabot, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, October 30, 2025. She was born in North Little Rock on May 11, 1929, to the late Lemual Spurgeon and Ruby Hurdlow Spurgeon.
Doris graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1947. She has attended First Assembly of God in North Little Rock for the past...
Charles E. Seigrist
Oct 30, 2025
Charles E. “Chuck” Seigrist, 79, of North Little Rock passed away October 30, 2025. He was born in Little Rock to the late Ella and Roy Seigrist. He served as a SeaBee in Da’Nang, Vietnam with the U.S. Navy from 1968-70 and retired from Union Pacific Railroad.
Chuck was preceded in death by 2 sisters. He is survived by his wife...
Ezekiel Taylor, Jr.
Oct 29, 2025
Ezekiel Taylor, Jr., a devoted family man and esteemed veteran, passed away on October 29, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on August 13, 1954, Ezekiel lived a life filled with purpose, having dedicated 26 years to serving in the United States Air Force, where he retired as a Senior Master Sergeant. His military career took him on two...
Patricia L. Baker
Oct 29, 2025
Patricia L. Baker, 80, of Conway died Wednesday October 29, 2025 of injuries from an auto accident. Born in Providence, R.I. on January 4, 1945 the first daughter of the late John F. and Alice White, survived by sisters Laurie and Maureen and brother Steven.
She grew up in Warwick, R.I. and attended St. Mary Academy Bay View Catholic School for...
Shannon L. Hobby
Oct 29, 2025
Shannon L. Hobby, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, and friend, passed away at home on October 29, 2025, at the age of 37. Born on April 15, 1988, in Las Vegas Nevada. Shannon made an undeniable mark on the lives of everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.
In her professional life, Shannon dedicated her skills and passion as an...
Robert Adrian Welch
Oct 28, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Welch, beloved husband, dad, grandpa, brother, and friend. Robert received his travel orders to Heaven's gates on October 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 10, 1947, in Altadena, California, Robert's journey through life was marked by unwavering devotion to family, a commendable career, and...
Martha Rose Speck
Oct 28, 2025
Martha Rose Speck departed this world on October 28, 2025, at Nightingale of Arkadelphia. Born on August 21, 1951 to Sherwood and Mercell Butler in Smackover, Arkansas, Martha touched the lives of many with her warmth and gentle spirit.
Martha is survived by one step-sister, Pam Butler, and a host of many wonderful close friends at Group Living.
Funeral services will...
Arlene "Lee" Mae Richards
Oct 28, 2025
Heaven had another celebration Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 5:45 p.m. with the arrival of Arlene (Lee) Mae Richards. Lee was born on January 31, 1933, in Lackawanna, New York to Melbourne Marx and Bessie Mae Dunkel Marx. Lee attended public schools in Buffalo, New York before taking a job as an Accounting Assistant at Merrill Lynch. On a blind...
Kathryn Ballany
Oct 28, 2025
Kathryn Louise Ballany passed away on October 28, 2025. While there will be no services, she is being laid to rest next to her husband at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery.
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