Ivy "Sonny" Williams
Jun 6, 2024
Ivy Dewitt “Sonny” Williams, born on November 22, 1933, and raised in Winnsboro, Louisiana, passed away on June 6, 2024. Sonny proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 20 years, including service during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. After military retirement, he worked for the Central AR Veterans Healthcare System for 22 years. He was preceded in death...
Freda Kirkland
Jun 6, 2024
On June 6, 2024, Mrs. Freda L. Kirkland, 85, of El Paso, Arkansas, passed away peacefully in her home. She was born May 22, 1939, in El Paso, to William and Ella Mae (Bates) Smith. Freda was a member of Oak Church of Christ and was retired from Franklin Electric.
Freda loved her family, her flowers, making quilts, fishing and...
Gerald "Jerry" Kuykendall
Jun 6, 2024
Gerald "Jerry" O. Kuykendall, 76, of Gravel Ridge passed peacefully at home on June 6, 2024. Jerry was born in Detroit, Michigan, and relocated to what is now Gravel Ridge when he was a toddler. Jerry founded and operated Kuykendall Cement Corporation since its inception alongside his father, mother, and older brother. He was a 1967...
Katherine Coulter Stanick
Jun 6, 2024
Katherine Coulter Stanick transitioned on June 6, 2024, at the impressive age of 107. She was born on January 19, 1917, to Edward and Bird Ann Pate Coulter in Marshall, Arkansas. The family moved to Conway, Arkansas, where Katherine had a very memorable and formative life, raised by her mother, alongside her older brother Edward.
She graduated from Conway High School,...
Johnny Robinson
Jun 6, 2024
Johnny Robinson passed away on June 6, 2024, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on February 20, 1947, in Glen Rose, Arkansas.
Johnny was known for his love of the outdoors as an avid outdoorsman. He had a passion for deer hunting, fishing, and spending time with his animals.
He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Peggy Robinson,...
Jimmy Lambert Fooks
Jun 6, 2024
Jimmy Lambert Fooks, 76, of Bryant, Arkansas passed away June 6, 2024. He was born June 15, 1947 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Lambert and Pauline Fooks. Jimmy is preceded in death by his son, Timothy Bryan Fooks and the mother of his children, Kathryn Darlene Fooks. He is survived by his daughter, Angela Terry (Chris); his fur baby,...
James M. Sims, M.D.
Jun 5, 2024
James M. Sims, M.D. , 88, of Sherwood, AR passed away peacefully at home on June 5, 2024. He was born July 29, 1935 in Searcy Ark. to Alfred O. And Opal Garrison Sims.
They, along with his sister, Loretta Sims Reed, preceded him in death.
He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife of nearly 50 years, Barbara Hutson...
Thomas Price Hamm
Jun 5, 2024
Thomas Price Hamm passed away June 5th surrounded by a room bursting with family and friends.He was diagnosed with esophageal cancer almost a year to the day and inspired others with his amazing attitude even on his toughest days. And there were many. Every morning he’d start the day with Toby Keith’s song, “Don’t Let the Old Man In,” and...
Kelly Shadwick
Jun 5, 2024
Kelly Jean Shadwick, 58, of Hazen, Arkansas, went to see her Savior on June 5, 2024. She was born November 1, 1965, in Beebe, Arkansas, to Doyle and Naomi Powell. Kelly was the beloved mother of Tanner Perry and Emily Perry, and cherished wife of Eddie Lynn Shadwick.
Kelly enjoyed living in the country and being at home. She has gone...
Sharon Marie Hill
Jun 5, 2024
Sharon Marie Hill, 82, of Benton, Arkansas went to be with the Lord June 5, 2024. She was born May 12, 1942 in Portland, Oregon to the late George B. and Mary G. (Hines) Colby.
Sharon loved the Lord and devoted her life working for Him. She was a member of Benton First Church of the Nazarene. Sharon served alongside her...
Slade Alan Yarbrough
Jun 4, 2024
Slade Alan Yarbrough
July 8, 1991 – June 4, 2024
In loving memory of Slade Alan Yarbrough, a compassionate and generous soul, who departed from us far too soon.
As a devoted father, son and brother, he exemplified love and selflessness in all he did. Despite living a hard life, he recently made a significant change for the better, demonstrating his incredible resilience...
Kathy Vining DeLone
Jun 4, 2024
Kathy Vining DeLone, 71, a beloved resident of Little Rock, passed away on June 4, 2024 after a nearly 10 year battle with Lewy Body Dementia, a condition related to Parkinson’s Disease.
She was born on October 18, 1952 to Donald Vining Sr and Peggy Caudle Vining in Lake Village, AR. She was the second of five children and moved to...
Margaret Ann King Harden
Jun 4, 2024
Margaret Ann King Harden, 88, of Cabot went to be with the Lord, June 4, 2024. She was born September 29, 1935 in Benton, AR to the late Bolin and Gertrude (Deal) King.
Survivors include her daughters: Dawn Renee’ Harden and Ember Laurel Harden Plumlee; grandsons: Joshua Bill Plumlee, Capt. Printer Zachary Plumlee (Skyla); Rev. James Matthew Zane Plumlee (Kyly); great-grandson,...
Frances Louise Eiseman
Jun 3, 2024
Frances Louise Eiseman passed away on June 3, 2024, after a battle with cancer. She was 89 years old. It would be wrong to say that she lost her battle, because she never stopped fighting. In the words of a very wise woman, God needed her.
She was born on January 21,1935 in Delight, AR. She spent her early years being...
Vickie Noble
Jun 3, 2024
Vickie E. Noble passed to her heavenly home on Monday, June 2, 2024. She left behind her beloved husband Sonny Noble. Vickie was preceded in death by her sons, Kerry and Danny Ray Tharp, and one grandson, Danny Tharp.
A memorial service at the graveside in Antioch will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks...
Billie "Bill" Ray Jones
Jun 3, 2024
Billie Ray Jones was born on January 16, 1939 in Snowball, Arkansas to Fay and Cozette Jones. He passed from this life on June 3, 2024 at home with his family by his side. After attending college at The School of the Ozarks, Bill was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1961. He completed his basic training at Ft. Chaffee, AR...
Jeremy Lee Gossett
Jun 3, 2024
Jeremy Lee Gossett, 37, left this world on June 3, 2024. He was born on May 11, 1987, in Searcy, Arkansas to Angie Head and Jerry Gossett. Jeremy will forever be remembered for his military service. He served from 2007 until 2009 in the Marine Corps, and later joined the National Guard. He loved fishing, playing sports, and hunting, as...
Barbara J. Henson
Jun 3, 2024
Barbara Jeane Price Henson, 84, of North Little Rock, AR passed away Monday, June 3, 2024. Born in Little Rock, AR, she was a registered nurse for Baptist Health and the North Little Rock School District for 42 years.
During her long career as a nurse, she always had a passion and love for caring for children and babies. In retirement,...
Bette Ann Jacobs Bright (Woods)
Jun 2, 2024
With a never ending circle of love from family and friends, Bette Bright (Woods) crossed over to be with God and her husband, Jess “Woody” Woods on June 2, 2024.
Bette (original birth certificate was spelled Betty) was born to Ansel Dee “Buster” Jacobs and Okla Faye Buchanan Jacobs on June 9, 1929 in Hunt, AR. Bette was raised in Lamar,...
Carey Gordon Swaim, Jr.
Jun 2, 2024
Gordon Swaim lived every minute of his 88 years to the fullest! He loved shocking people with his questions, making them laugh, think, and often reflect. He referred to himself as a spoon: stir things up, sit back and watch while they settled. Most all his family, friends, and sometimes strangers have fallen victim to a challenging question or...