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Rosemary Goodson
Dec 21, 2025
Rosemary Schalchlin Goodson, born July 30, 1945, passed away unexpectedly at her home at the age of 80. She was born in Little Rock to parents Ernest Schalchilin and Eva Harris Schalchlin. She is predeceased by her parents as well as her siblings Ernest Mower, Irene Thompson, Myrtle Beard, Don Schalchlin, Ernestine White, Evelyn Howell, Kenneth Schalchlin, and David Schalchlin,...
Boyd Cleveland Ferguson
Dec 20, 2025
Boyd Cleveland Ferguson, age 70, of Benton, unexpectedly moved from our time into God's eternity on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Cleve was born in El Dorado to Boyd and Emma Lee Ferguson on October 24, 1955. He attended school in El Dorado, Camden, and Little Rock, graduating from Joseph T. Robinson High School in 1974.
Cleve was initially employed by the...
Billy Frank Pickard
Dec 20, 2025
On December 20, 2025 Billy Frank Pickard passed away at the age of 91 years. He was born on April 10, 1934 in El Paso, AR to the late Horace and Betty (Baker) Pickard. He had two brothers Jr. and Weldon Pickard and one sister Louise (Pickard) Farnam, who all preceded him in death.
Billy is survived by his children, Sharon...
Barbara Ann Smith
Dec 20, 2025
Barbara Ann Smith, born on January 25, 1937, in Caruth, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025. She led a life of dedication and compassion, notably serving as a nurse after receiving her LPN license. Barbara’s career was marked by her commitment to caring for others, a testament to her nurturing spirit.
Barbara was a very private lady, who preferred...
Helen Rhea Stricklin
Dec 20, 2025
Helen Rhea (Mauldin) Stricklin went to her eternal rest on Saturday, December 20, 2025. We were blessed to have her for 89 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John (JD) Stricklin; sons: Bobby Wayne Goodwin and Darrell Goodwin; brothers: Joe Mauldin, James Mauldin, Dale Mauldin; and sister, Reba Lytle.
She is survived by her children: Robert Cotton, Joseph Goodwin,...
Flora Dell Green
Dec 20, 2025
Flora Dell Green, 96, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away December 20, 2025. She was born December 23, 1928, in Quitman, Arkansas to the late Austin and Arrie Johnson. Flora retired from Dillard’s Corporate Headquarters after over 20 years of service.
Flora is survived by her sons, Rusty Green and Larry Green; grandchildren, William “Will” Green (Caitlin), Spencer Green (Lindsey), Mallory...
Virginia Stewart DeSio
Dec 20, 2025
Virginia Stewart DeSio, age 87, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to William and Jessie Stewart, the family moved to North Little Rock, Arkansas, where Virginia attended local schools and graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1956.
Soon after graduation, Virginia met and married the love of her life, Francis DeSio, and together...
Sally Gibbons Kasalko
Dec 19, 2025
Sally Gibbons Kasalko (01/30/1943 - 12/19/2025) died quietly on December 19, 2025, after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Joseph Charles (Jose') Kasalko and her two brothers. She grew up in the St. Louis, Missouri, area. Moving to Little Rock in the mid-sixties, she began her 40 year career at UAMS. During...
Jayne Lakey
Dec 19, 2025
Jayne C. Lakey, 69, of Cabot, Arkansas, entered this world in sublime radiance, and departed this earthly plane in her home setting, in the night shelter of a magic prairie sky. Our Beloved. The one with abiding love for family and friends, a bear hug for all, vigor for adventure, number one Disney fan, and devotee of Nebraska and Montana...
Foster "Mark" Adkins, III
Dec 19, 2025
Foster Mark Adkins III, 65, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born on September 11, 1960, in Long Beach, California, he was a devoted husband and father to 6 children. He spent most of his life in San Diego, California, before settling down in Benton, Arkansas, which he called home for over 20 years.
He was...
Edwyna McCoy
Dec 19, 2025
Edwyna N McCoy, 93 of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on December 19, 2025, at The Springs of Premier Health and Rehabilitation.
She was a fabulous storyteller who never met a stranger and loved her family fiercely.
She was born on May 16,1932 in Liberal, Kansas to the late Mrs. Wynona (Meredith) and Mr. C.E. West.
Edwyna was preceded in death by...
Josè Ferreira da Luz
Dec 19, 2025
Josè Ferreira da Luz, better known in this life as “Ze,” passed away at Baptist Hospital in North Little Rock, Arkansas on December 19 th , 2025, after a courageous three year battle with cancer and a recent severe respiratory infection. His passing is greatly mourned by his family here in the United States and in Brazil, many of whom...
Plona "Frances" Rose Bardwell
Dec 19, 2025
Plona "Frances" Rose Bardwell, age 81, of Glenwood, passed away on Friday. December 19, 2025.
She was born on September 24, 1944 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was the daughter of Samuel Riley Rose and Evelyn Blake Rose. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William "Leon" Bardwell; her daughter, Jacqueline Dawn Bardwell Norton; and her granddaughter Georgia...
Betty June Tippett
Dec 18, 2025
Betty June Tippett, 82, of Benton, AR, passed away on December 18, 2025. Born July 4, 1943, in Alton, she lived a life defined by independence, determination, and a deep devotion to her family, leaving behind memories that will be carried forward by all who knew and loved her.
Betty was a true firecracker in every sense of the word. Strong-willed,...
Jessie Lee Cogburn
Dec 18, 2025
Jessie Lee Cogburn, age 87, passed into his eternal life on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
He was born on December 12, 1938, in Rosboro, Arkansas. He was the son of James Leslie Cogburn and Nettie Huggins Cogburn. He was married to the love of his life, Dollie Bell Welch Cogburn, on August 2, 1957.
He was preceded in death by his loving...
Joan Reaves
Dec 18, 2025
Joan E. Reaves, 79, of Benton, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord December 18, 2025. She was born October 2, 1946, in Beebe, Arkansas to Jessie and Faye Spears. Joan was a homemaker and a Baptist, and loved to deal in antiques, having antique booths for many years.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Billy Reaves of...
Lester Floyd Reppond
Dec 18, 2025
Lester Floyd Reppond, age 91, of Mayflower, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, at a hospice house. He was born on September 17, 1934, in Warren, Arkansas, to George Floyd Reppond and Fairy Estelle Hughes.
Lester was a quiet, gentle man with a kind heart. He was known as a hard worker, an excellent provider, and someone who would...
Mark Hampton
Dec 17, 2025
Mark Hampton, of Bryant, left this Earth to be with his Savior on December 17, 2025. He was born on August 16,1959 to Demo Lee and Bill Hampton. He attended Benton High School where he served as student council president and was an all-star football player, going on to study at University of Central Arkansas where he was a proud...
Josiah Jamal Palmer
Dec 17, 2025
Josiah Jamal Palmer, son of Libby Gardner and Tyrek Palmer, was born December 11, 2025 and was called home on December 17, 2025. Though his time on earth was brief, Josiah was surrounded by love. His strength resilience and fighting spirit will forever remain in our hearts. In only 6 days, the impact he left on our lives is immeasurable.
Josiah...
Ima "Sue" (Howell) Watts
Dec 17, 2025
Ima “Sue” (Howell) Watts, age 89, of Hot Springs, entered her Heavenly Home on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. She was born in Clark County, Arkansas on February 5, 1936 to the late Willis and Mamie Delsie (Jones) Howell of Amity.
Sue graduated from Amity High School in 1954. After graduation, she moved to Shreveport, Louisiana and began working for a dentist....
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