All Obituaries
Marjorie Cooper
Jan 14, 2025
Marjorie Cooper, 92, of Ward, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on January 13th, 2025. Marjorie was born on November 30th, 1932, to Nathryn and Birdie Tarkington in Damascus, Arkansas. Marjorie had various careers to support her family from a young age. She married her sweetheart husband Carl Thomas Cooper, and they had three beautiful children together (Carl Wayne,...
Michael Charles Pedigo
Jan 14, 2025
Michael Charles Pedigo, a beloved brother, cousin, uncle, great-uncle, and friend passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, at the age of 65 following an illness. He was born on May 26, 1959, in Little Rock, Arkansas and spent most of his life in the state. Michael graduated from Parkview High School in 1977 and went on...
Alvia Gene McDougal
Jan 14, 2025
Alvia Gene McDougal, age 88, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, at 10:40 p.m., surrounded by the love of his family. His warmth, wisdom, and unwavering faith will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Gene was born on March 26, 1936, in Roosevelt, Arkansas. In 1957, he married his soulmate, Sudie McDougal, beginning a beautiful journey together that...
Ted Lowell Snider
Jan 14, 2025
Ted Lowell Snider
December 16, 1928 - January 14, 2025 Ted Lowell Snider, Sr. of Little Rock passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at his home in Little Rock with his family beside him. He had battled Parkinson’s Disease in recent years and had celebrated his 96th birthday in December.
He was born in Rockwood, Texas to Julia Emma Hull...
Edna Bell
Jan 14, 2025
Edna Marie Bell, age 88, of Mountain Pine went home to be with Jesus on January 14 2025.
She was born May 20 1936 in Oppelo Arkansas. She was the daughter of Theodore and Leslie Rorie. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband JW Bell, and four sisters, Erma O’Dell, Melba Dailey, Margaret Chambers and Ida Isom.
She was...
Billy Gene Wilson
Jan 14, 2025
Billy Gene Wilson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away in Benton, Arkansas on January 14, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on March 8, 1939, in Malvern, Arkansas, he was a 1958 graduate of Bauxite High School, where he met his high school sweetheart, Linda Bell Wilson.
Bill dedicated 34 years of his life to Alcoa,...
Donald Bernard Culpepper
Jan 14, 2025
Donald Bernard Culpepper, born on November 25, 1952, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025. He is remembered by all who knew him as a man with a larger-than-life personality, whose warmth and enthusiasm lit up every gathering.
A dedicated public servant, Don’s contributions to his community were significant. He served on the Jonesboro City Council and...
Wallace Clyde Cotton
Jan 13, 2025
Wallace Clyde Cotton 92, known as WC, passed away on January 13, 2025, in Searcy, Arkansas. He was born on September 18, 1932, in Sheridan, Arkansas. Wallace spent countless hours fishing, camping, and enjoying the great outdoors. His favorite place was the Little Red / Greers Ferry Dam, As a dedicated dump truck driver, Wallace took great pride in his...
John Hum Jr.
Jan 13, 2025
John Fenton Hum, Jr., age 98, died on January 13, 2025. He was born on September 23, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan to his Arkansas born parents, Theresa Loetscher Hum and John F. Hum, Sr. He was the 2nd of eleven children and was always a steadfast advocate for each of his siblings and their families. John grew up in North...
Gary Max Cooper
Jan 13, 2025
Gary ‘Max’ Cooper – born November 13, 1941, peacefully passed away January 13, 2025 in Little Rock.
‘Max’, age 83, the son of Clyde and Mona Cooper, quietly passed away from complications following an earlier stroke. Max is survived by his wife of 61 years, Linda; his daughter, Sonia; grandson, Troy; Madeline Smallwood and family.
Max was a 1964 graduate of the...
Ira J. Strack
Jan 13, 2025
IRA JOSEPH STRACK, 92, of North Little Rock died peacefully early Monday morning, January 13. After battling Alzheimer’s disease for the last four years, Ira decided it was time to go join his wife Mary Lee in Heaven. Known by family, friends, caregivers, and even his financial advisor as the “sweetest, kindest, friendliest man” with a smile that could warm...
Rebecca Marie Long
Jan 12, 2025
Rebecca Marie Long, 38, of Mayflower AR, went to her heavenly home on January 12, 2025, surrounded by her family.
She is preceded in death by her Papaw, Gene Evans, Grandmother, Maxine Manley, her Aunt Sharon Selby, and Uncle Joe Selby.
She is survived by her husband Patrick Long, and sons Evan Long, and Blake Long all of Mayflower, niece Kendel Thornton...
Mary Kathryn Bolls
Jan 12, 2025
Mary Kathryn Bolls was born October 5, 1950, to Rufus and Cleora Taylor and departed this life on January 12, 2025. She is survived by two daughters Teresa Moore, and Natalie (Sam) Roller as well as three grandchildren, Bethany (Chris) Belt, Clayton Birchett, and Dustin Birchett. She was also blessed with eight great grandchildren: Hunter, Anna, Aubree, Jaiden, Nevaeh, Hazley,...
John Walter Gilliom
Jan 12, 2025
John Walter Gilliom, 88, of Wooster, AR, went home to be with his Savior on Sunday, January 12, 2025.
He was born in Mansfield, OH, on November 13, 1936, to Elmer Roy Gilliom (1897-1959) and Esther Elizabeth (Fuhrer) Gilliom (1898-1975).
John was preceded in death by his parents and six sisters, Margaret Miu, Betty Gilliom,...
Lawrence August Smith Jr.
Jan 11, 2025
Lawrence August Smith was born August 22,1952 in Jonesboro, AR. He was the youngest child of VaLora Bornhoft Smith of Weiner AR and Lawrence Smith of McCrory, AR. Lawrence and his older sister, Antionette (Toni), were raised in McCrory, AR. Larry attended Subiaco Academy in Subiaco AR for high school, and graduated in 1970. He then graduated in 1975, with...
Marietta C Gutierrez
Jan 11, 2025
Marietta C. Gutierrez, a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on January 11, 2025, at the age of 96. Born on December 28, 1928, Marietta lived a life rich in love, laughter, and dedication to her family and community.
She proudly graduated from Little Rock High School in 1945 and took an active role in organizing her graduating...
Linda Carol Maddox
Jan 11, 2025
Linda Carol (Chesser) Maddox, 75, of Searcy, Arkansas, passed from this life on Saturday, January 11, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born December 22, 1949, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. She was the Municipal Court Clerk in White County for over 30 years where she served under multiple judges. Linda also served the Lord as a pastor’s wife for over...
Mary Rose Acree
Jan 10, 2025
Mary Rose Acree, passed away on January 10, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on March 10, 1934, in the serene town of Marshall, Arkansas, Mary was one of ten children, born to Noah and Maude Wallis.
Throughout her life, Mary Rose found profound joy in the presence of her beloved children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her heart overflowed with love...
Mackye Lee Colvin
Jan 10, 2025
Celebration of Life Services for Mackye L. Colvin, 89, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, will be held 9:00 AM on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will follow from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Smith Family Funeral Home, 7700 Hwy 107 in Sherwood, AR. He died on January 10, 2025, in Little Rock, AR.
Mackye Colvin...
Ridge Wayne Fraley
Jan 10, 2025
Ridge Wayne Fraley, at 9 weeks old, passed away peacefully in the arms of both his mother and father on Friday, January 10, 2025.
He was born November 7th , 2024 at 10:13 AM weighing 6 pounds and 13 ounces and 20.5 inches long.
He is survived by his parents, Jeremy Blake Fraley and Stacy Breanne Fraley. His siblings are Rosslyn, Asher,...


