Marilyn "Mermaid" Johnson
Sep 22, 2025
Marilyn "Mermaid" Mays Johnson of Royal, Ar., passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025. She was born on April 29, 1962 to Alonzo and Margaret Bell Mays in Chicago, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters; Karen and Sharon Mays, and grandson De'Andre Mays III.
Marilyn was a graduate of Calumet High School in Chicago. She married...
Margaret Trible Moseley
Sep 22, 2025
Margaret Trible Moseley, daughter of Paula and the late James Robert Moseley, Jr. died on September 22, 2025, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was 63 years old.
Trible was born on May 31, 1962, in Jacksonville, North Carolina. She graduated from St. Margaret’s School in Tappahannock, VA and the University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, AR. With her interest in journalism,...
Barbara Parrish Shirley
Sep 22, 2025
Barbara Ann (Parrish) Shirley passed away on September 22, 2025. She was born on July 13, 1935 in Russellville, AR to Paul E. and Edna M. Parrish. Barbara married Jimmie C. Shirley of North Little Rock on November 11, 1956 and they enjoyed 62 years of marriage together. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and two...
Wanda Sue Byrd
Sep 22, 2025
Wanda Sue (Huneycutt) Byrd was born August 14, 1932 in the Richwoods Community near Arkadelphia to Claude and Stella Huneycutt. Wanda graduated from Sparkman High School in 1950. She was the seventh child and youngest daughter in a family of fourteen children, which gave her the opportunity to help raise her seven younger brothers. They were a close knit farm...
Wanda Sue Byrd
Sep 22, 2025
Wanda Sue (Huneycutt) Byrd was born August 14, 1932 in the Richwoods Community near Arkadelphia to Claude and Stella Huneycutt. Wanda graduated from Sparkman High School in 1950. She was the seventh child and youngest daughter in a family of fourteen children, which gave her the opportunity to help raise her seven younger brothers. They were a close knit farm...
Avaline Fayetta Sharp
Sep 21, 2025
Avaline Fayetta Sharp, a beloved daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away on September 21, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on September 13, 1952, in Benton, Arkansas, Avaline devoted her life to caring for others, serving as a caretaker in several nursing homes throughout the years. Her unwavering commitment to those in need reflected the depth of...
Wilma Jean Green
Sep 21, 2025
Wilma Jean Tapley Green, a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 21st, 2025, age 92. Born August 6th, 1933, to Joe Earl and Edna (Glover) Tapley, Wilma’s life was shaped by family, grit, and kindness – values she carried in every season of her long, full life.
Wilma married Amos DC Green on March 22nd, 1960, and...
Maryann Catherine East
Sep 20, 2025
My name is Maryann C. East and I died on September 20, 2025. My life began on March 4, 1950 when I was born to Catherine and Peter Michalczyn in Trenton, NJ. I have one older brother, Peter J. Michalczyn, who lives in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
We attended St. Mary’s of the Assumption Catholic Church as a family and I...
Neil Dove
Sep 20, 2025
Neil Dove, age 51, of Glenwood, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on November 4, 1973, in Monroe, Louisiana, to Kenneth and Ruby Dove.Neil was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Ruby Dove; brother-in-law, Jimmy Markham; his niece, Brittany Dawn Markham; and his grandfather, Rufus Jenkins.He is survived by his...
Bobby Jack Gwin, Sr.
Sep 20, 2025
Bobby J. Gwin, Sr. 91, of Cabot passed away September 20, 2025. He was born June 11, 1934 the youngest of six children born to Herman Gwin and Lydia Duncan Gwin. He retired from Franklin Electric after over 30 years. He was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church and Manning Hunting Club.
He was preceded in death by 4 sisters...
Bob Townsell
Sep 20, 2025
Bob Townsell, aged 88, of Conway, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, September 20, in Conway. He was born on August 10, 1937 in his family’s home in Casa, Perry County, Arkansas as the second son to James Lloyd “Tood” Townsell and Cloma Bessie Avery Townsell.
Bob grew up into Casa, graduating from high school there in 1955. He played local baseball,...
Chris Roystuart
Sep 19, 2025
On September 19, 2025, at the young age of 50, Chris Roystuart was called home to be with our Lord and Savior.
He was born on July 8, 1975, to Victor and Jeanie Roystuart, and was raised in Natural Steps. He attended Robinson High School and pursued many career paths before discovering his true passion in construction. Through dedication and hard...
Catherine Lucy Canham
Sep 19, 2025
Catherine Lucy Canham, born on January 6, 1961, in the bustling city of London, England, graced our lives with her vibrant spirit until her passing on September 19, 2025, in Little Rock, Arkansas. As a dedicated labor and delivery nurse at UAMS Hospital for an impressive 20 years, Catherine brought new life into the world with a compassionate touch, her...
Alvin E. Tatum
Sep 19, 2025
Alvin E. Tatum Sr, 82, of Lonoke, Arkansas, earned his angel wings September 19, 2025.
He was born in Humnoke, Arkansas July 18, 1943, to Phillip and Rosie Tatum. He was the oldest of 4 children.
He married the love of his life Juanita Morgan April 23, 1965. Together they had 2 children. Alvin worked for Windsor Door until he retired after...
Joyce Ann Westfall
Sep 18, 2025
Joyce Ann Westfall, 87, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025. She was born on May 24, 1938, in West Helena, Arkansas, to a loving family who nurtured her lifelong faith and joyful spirit.
Joyce was blessed with three great loves in her life. She was preceded in death by her first husband Robert Williamson, with whom...
Jerry Gene McKissack
Sep 18, 2025
Jerry Gene McKissack, 94, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025. Born on April 11, 1931, in Waldo, Arkansas, Jerry lived a long and full life, marked by service, hard work, and love for his family and friends.
Jerry served proudly served his country 38 years- 4 in the Navy on the USS Kearsarge during the Korean War 1950-1953. He completed...
William "Bill" Thomas Nichols
Sep 18, 2025
William “Bill” Thomas Nichols, 85, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on September 18, 2025. He was born on July 29, 1940, in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania.
A proud graduate of the University of Arkansas, Bill was a devoted Razorback fan throughout his life. After graduation he began his career as an educator at Butterfield Elementary in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
In 1958, Bill enlisted in...
Joey Patrick Phillips
Sep 17, 2025
Joseph Patrick "Joey" Phillips, a beloved and long-time resident of Amity, Arkansas, entered into glory on September 17, 2025. He was born on September 10, 1968, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He is preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Patrick Phillips and Cynthia Blom Phillips.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 16 years, Rebecca Anne Olcott-Phillips, and his beloved children,...
Edgar "Eddy" Charles Mann
Sep 17, 2025
Edgar “Eddy” Charles Mann, 53, of Quebec, Canada, passed away on September 17, 2025. Born on July 6, 1972, Eddy was a hardworking man who spent his life behind the wheel as an owner-operator of his own semi truck. Contracting with DeckX, he proudly hauled loads from Canada across the United States. The open road wasn’t just his job —...
Freda Imogene Garner Ward
Sep 17, 2025
Freda Imogene Garner Ward, age 97, of Amity, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
She was born in Amity on August 22, 1928. She was the daughter of Ernest Garner and Beulah Franklin Garner. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roland Ward; her siblings, Alvin Garner, Sybil Doster, Johnny Baggett; and her son, David Allen Ward.
Freda was...