May 30, 2024

Earl Ray Sorrells, 74 of Little Rock went to heaven on May 30th, 2024.  He was the son of the late Earl Willard Sorrells and Dorothy Voegele Sorrells.He was preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law Donald Wise, and many dear aunts, uncles and cousins.He is survived by his wife Marilyn Sorrells, two daughters, Jennifer Sorrells (David Mooney) of Quitman,...

May 30, 2024

Frances Humm Fitzgerald, 95, passed away peacefully on May 30 after a short stay at Hospice Home Care.   

Frances was preceded in death by her husband, John Fitzgerald, her son and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Doris Jean Fitzgerald.  She is survived by her children: Mary Frances Ugarte (husband Carlos) of Calhoun, GA; Mary Beth Eisenhard of Bristow, VA ; Matthew Fitzgerald...

May 29, 2024

John Robert Smith, age 60, of Conway, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.

May 29, 2024

Larry Jay Eichler, age 79, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024.  He was born in Stuttgart, Arkansas on December 23, 1944, to Aubrey and Louise Eichler.  

 Larry spent most of his life in Ulm, Arkansas.  He owned and operated Stuttgart Paint & Decorating in Stuttgart for ten years.  He also enjoyed making furniture, making metal ornaments, doing repairs for others,...

May 29, 2024

Mary Louise Bevis Champlin age 83 of Beebe went to be with her heavenly father Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Mary was born in Burlington, Kentucky on January 21,1941, to David Henry Bevis and Margaret R. Griffin Bevis.

 

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, David and Margaret Bevis, husband Tommy Wayne Champlin of Kentucky, her siblings Elizabeth Wetzel of Kentucky,...

May 29, 2024

Jane Waller, age 88, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away on May 29th, 2024.

Jane was born on January 27th, 1936, in Springfield, IL to Melvin Nieburg and Jeanette Wahl Nieburg. She was a mother, scholar, career woman and a bright light in her family’s lives. 

Jane was married to Tracy David Waller III on August 25th, 1958, and together they had...

May 29, 2024

George Mack Brickell, Jr., 88, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away May 29, 2024. He was born November 12, 1935, in Evening Shade, Arkansas to the late George and Elizabeth Brickell.

George is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Clarice Brickell; children, Gale Brickell and Keith Brickell (Marilyn); grandchildren, Nicholas Allison (Leigh), Jordan Allison, Justin Brickell, Skyler Cunningham, Derek Brickell...

May 29, 2024

Lillian “Marie” Eddins-Loux, 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, after a battle with dementia and heart failure. She was born in Brinkley, Arkansas to Bev and Lillie Mae Rodgers. She was one of many siblings, a twin, and the last of them all. She is finally reunited with them, whom she missed dearly. She was of the Assembly...

May 28, 2024

In loving memory of Grace M. King, whose vibrant spirit departed from this world on May 28th, 2024. Grace was born on January 4th, 1952, in Grady, Arkansas, and her life was a masterpiece of love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to her family.  Grace was an extraordinary woman who excelled in the art of Interior Design, particularly showcasing her talent with...

May 28, 2024

May 27, 2024

Bettye Frances Morris Sutton passed from this life on May 27, 2024, at the age of 89 in Austin, Texas. She was born on June 16, 1934, in Little Rock, Arkansas to James Arville and Frances Elizabeth Morris. Bettye had a life-long love of books and history, having earned a Masters in History and a Masters in Library Science. Her...

May 27, 2024

Virginia O’Neal Gardner, 98, passed away on May 27, 2024.  She was born October 13, 1925, to Earl and Grace O’Neal in Hope, Arkansas. She had a bachelor’s in biology, and a teacher certificate from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville   She was very interested in education; served on the University of Arkansas College of Education Dean’s Advisory Council.

She...

May 27, 2024

Frank Andrew Whaley, 85, of North Little Rock passed away on May 27th 2024.

 

He was born on February 17th 1939, in Hugo, Oklahoma to Carrie and Verlin Virvin Whaley. He studied business at UALR and went on to be the owner of three grocery stores, including Frank’s Food Mart in North Little Rock. 

 

In 1962 he married the love of his...

May 27, 2024

Arlena “Neicey” Turner Covington, 97, went to her heavenly home on Monday, May 27, 2024. She was born to James Harvey Turner and Myrtle Ardean Vincent of Hickory Plains, Arkansas, on May 16, 1927.

 

Neicey dropped out of high school her senior year to work at the ammunition plant in Jacksonville, Arkansas, during World War II. After a year, she went...

May 27, 2024

Velma Marie Walker, 94, of North Little Rock passed away May 27, 2024.  She was born August 22, 1929 in North Little Rock, to the late Samuel Fair Crook and Hazel Margaret McCutcheon Crook.  Velma was a homemaker and mother, but also worked at Union 76 Truck Stop as a waitress for many years.  In her retirement years she enjoyed...

May 27, 2024

Paul Ray Dobson (Grandy), 93, of Little Rock, Arkansas, formerly of Cowpens, South Carolina, passed away May 27, 2024. He was a retired marine: Chosin Reservoir survivor. He served in Vietnam where he received the Purple Heart.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Lois Ann Montgomery Dobson; daughter, Patricia Ann Montgomery Tennyson; parents Broadus and Annie Dobson; and brothers...

May 26, 2024

       Ethelee Hale Beverly Passed away peacefully on May 26, 2024 at the age of 99. She was born November 11, 1924 to Hattie and Edgar Hale in Little Rock , Arkansas where she spent most of her life. Ethelee showed a talent for dance and eventually taught and performed ballet in the Little Rock area. She carried...

May 26, 2024

Karen Suzette "Suzie" Bass, born on October 29, 1970, left this world on May 26, 2024. Suzie was a beacon of light for all who knew her, dedicating life to caring for children through her home childcare service. Her nurturing spirit created bonds that transcended mere caretaking; the children she looked after became an extension of her own family, a...

May 26, 2024

Penny Raye Hedrick Quattlebaum, age 72, of Bauxite, AR, was born on October 19, 1951 to the late Lawrence and Beaulah Allen Hedrick. Penny passed away on May 26, 2024. Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. 

May 26, 2024

Eva Mae Atwood Golden, age 84, of Little Rock, left this home for her eternal home Sunday, May 26, 2024. She will join her parents, Milburn Lee Atwood and Thelma Mae Colclasure Atwood; sisters, Patsy Ann Atwood Dreher and Melba Jean Atwood Wilson who await her arrival. She leaves behind her husband of 64 years, Melvin Eugene Golden; sons, Bryan...