All Obituaries
Darion L. Grable, Jr
Mar 1, 2025
SSG Darion Grable, Jr, 73, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025 in Little Rock, Arkansas, surrounded by family and love.
SSG Grable was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to Lina Jane and Darion Lane Grable, Sr. and is preceded in death by a son, Benjamin Lane Grable. He leaves behind a brother, Edward V. Grable, his wife of 55 years,...
Donald Gustavus
Mar 1, 2025
Donald Louis Gustavus, 53, of Maumelle went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday morning, March 1, 2025. Donald was born October 16, 1971, in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is survived by his loving wife, Kelly Gustavus, parents Dr. John and Pamma Gustavus, sister Lucy Gustavus (Phillip Senteney), one niece, 4 nephews, and 2 great nephews. As well as his...
Glenn Kevin Gunter
Mar 1, 2025
Glenn Kevin Gunter, age 69, born on February 10, 1956, gained his wings on March 1, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a retired auto mechanic, known for his hardworking nature and passion for his craft. Glenn was not only dedicated to his profession but also had a deep love for his family, which remained at the...
Rev. Dr. Michael Flemons
Feb 28, 2025
Rev. Dr. Michael Dwight Flemons, affectionately known by many as “Flem-Flam” and “Gut”, transitioned on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the age of 72, after experiencing “life’s challenges”. He was born on September 26, 1952, in Dallas, Texas and lived in Prescott, Arkansas. Michael was a very astute, talented, and sensitive person. He will be missed by those who loved...
Julia Ann Short
Feb 28, 2025
Julia Ann Short, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on February 28, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on November 28, 1958, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Julia dedicated much of her life to both her family and her career as an educator, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and creativity.
Julia’s teaching career spanned many years, during...
Robert "Papaw" Salazar
Feb 28, 2025
Robert Salazar, 78, passed away on February 28, 2025. He was the husband of Loretta Dee Salazar. They shared 55 years of marriage together.
Born in Reedley, California, Robert was the son of Albert Salazar Sr. and Delfina Ramirez Salazar. He was employed at AP&L (Entergy) and worked as a meter reader/collections agent. One of his proudest accomplishments was his commitment...
Philip Arthur Klopfenstein
Feb 28, 2025
Philip Arthur Klopfenstein passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025. He was born on April 28, 1937, at Lake Odessa, Michigan, to Glendell and Bernice (Shumway) Klopfenstein. He is preceded in death by his wife of fifty-six years, Ann Jo (Davis) Klopfenstein; and his brother, Paul R. Klopfenstein. He is survived by his brother, David J. Klopfenstein of Lake Odessa,...
Frances Gaylor DeLeuil
Feb 28, 2025
Frances Wilk Gaylor DeLeuil, 99, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Frances was born in 1925 to Polish immigrants in the community of Marche. Along with her siblings, she helped her parents with farming their land and picking cotton. She also learned to be quite the southern cook. Some of the...
Genean Swaim
Feb 28, 2025
Delma Genean Swaim, age 67, of Bismark, AR ascended from this earth to heaven on February 28, 2025, with her loving family by her side. She was born May 9, 1957, in Silver City, New Mexico to Frank and Marie Cathey.
She is survived by her husband Sam Swaim of 42 years; two daughters, Melissa and husband Scott Kleusner of Pearcy,...
Frank Byars Somervell
Feb 28, 2025
Frank “Scooter” Byars Somervell, 71, of North Little Rock, passed away February 28, 2025.
Frank was born in North Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Frank King and Irene Byars Somervell
on April 14, 1953.
Frank graduated from Dermott High School in 1971 and worked as a conductor for Union Pacific
Railroad for 33 years. Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Cindy...
Pearl Counts
Feb 27, 2025
Pearl Counts, age 84, of Joplin, MO, formerly Glenwood, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2025.
She was born on September 27, 1940. She was the daughter of Floyd Fraze and Blanch Cozine Fraze Barrow. She is preceded in death by her parents; her three sisters, Wanda Jones, Mary Geist, and Frances Barker; her brother, Kenneth Barrow; and her husband, James...
Ronnie E. Spurlin
Feb 27, 2025
Ronnie E. Spurlin, age 69, of Hot Springs, AR, entered Heaven on Thursday evening, February 27th, 2025.
Ronnie was born on October 21, 1955, the son of Eugene and Alice Spurlin. Following his graduation from Hamburg High School in 1973, he worked as a welder and later over the First Step Transportation service until his retirement. Those who knew Ronnie knew...
Betty Jo Snow-Slaight
Feb 27, 2025
Betty Jo Snow-Slaight passed away February 27, 2025 at her home in Royal, Arkansas. She was born in Coushatta, Louisiana on January 7, 1940 to John William Snow and Mary Lucille Snow and was later raised in Verda, Louisiana.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers John, Jr. and Robert. As well as seven sisters Opal Marie, Norma...
Carolwyn "Nan" Guise
Feb 27, 2025
Carolwyn "Nan" Guise, age 77, of Glenwood, passed away on February 27, 2025. She is preceded in death by her mother and father, Betty and Floyd Bean. Carolwyn was a member of the Community Methodist Church of Amity for 60 years. She attended Henderson University and has a Bachelor's Degree in Art. She was a teacher for 36 years. She taught...
David Zink
Feb 27, 2025
David Zink passed away on February 27, 2025, at the age of 95 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Born on March 17, 1929, in Toledo, Ohio, he led a life characterized by hard work and passion.
David was not only dedicated to his career as a switchman on the Southern Pacific Railroad, but also found joy in his hobbies. He loved fixing...
Dorothy Moore
Feb 27, 2025
Dorothy Chapman Jones Moore, 92, of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away February 27, 2025. She was born January 25, 1933 in Scott, Arkansas to the late Robert and Beulah Chapman.
Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, her first husband of 44 years, Ray Jones; second husband, Billy Moore; siblings, Bobby (Lillian) Chapman, Emmett (Ramona) Chapman, Carl (Paulette) Chapman, Wendell Chapman,...
Wayne Harvey
Feb 27, 2025
Wayne Harvey, age 49, of Glenwood, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
He was born in Murfreesboro on February 5, 1976. Wayne was the son of Jacob Darrell Harvey and Gloria Darlene Johnson Harvey. He is preceded in death by his parents; his paternal grandmother, Versie Stewart; and his maternal grandfather James Johnson.
Wayne was a simple country guy. He loved...
Jimie Kusel
Feb 26, 2025
Dr. Jimie Kusel, (Retired Colonel, USAF), passed away on February 26, 2025. Jimie was born on June 21, 1933, and spent his early years in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He graduated first in his class from the local high school where he served as student body president. After graduation, Jimie was given a full four-year scholarship to Princeton University. The faculty...
Bruce "Henry" Lynn Ulrich
Feb 26, 2025
Bruce Lynn Ulrich, 57, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on February 26, 2025 comfortably listening to his favorite Elvis music. Bruce, lovingly known as Henry, was born October 29th, 1967 to Dorothy Jane Ulrich (Bingham) and Harry Joe Ulrich in California. Shortly later, they made their way to North Little Rock, Arkansas where he would graduate from Old...
Dr. S. Cary Heard
Feb 26, 2025
Dr. Samuel Cary Heard, Jr., 84, of North Little Rock, Arkansas met his LORD face to face on February 26, 2025. For this, dear friends, we rejoice! He was born September 2, 1940 in Atlanta, Georgia to Samuel Cary Heard Sr. and Mary Frances Ridenhour Heard, who preceded him in death, along with his nephew Mark Drinkwater.
Cary is survived by his...


