All Obituaries
"Coach" Billy Coleman Vining, Sr.
Aug 15, 2025
“Coach” Billy Coleman Vining, Sr., 95, of Arkadelphia, Ark. died August 15, 2025 in Little Rock, with his six children at his bedside. He was born on October 22, 1929 in Indian Switch (Eudora), Ark. and attended Eudora Public Schools where he was a standout athlete and the salutatorian of his graduating class. He caught a ride in the back...
Case Michael Cook
Aug 15, 2025
Case Michael Cook was born July 11, 2025. Case passed in his mother’s loving arms at Arkansas Children’s Hospital on August 15, 2025.Case was born a true heart warrior. He was born with strength and courage for a battle he fought thoroughly until the end. In his 35 short days of life, Case made an impact on our lives that...
Reba "Beba" Bean Pennington
Aug 15, 2025
Reba "Beba" Bean Pennington, age 89, of Amity, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 15, 2025.
She was born on December 19, 1935 to Johnnie "Red" Bean and Roxie Lilly Garner Bean. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, J. Pennington; her brothers, Grady Bean, Johnnie Bean, Alton Bean, Curt Bean, and Buddy...
Joe Carroll Green
Aug 15, 2025
Joe Carroll Green (Papa Joe) was born to the late Marvin and Lorene (Phillips) Green on November 27, 1943. Joe attended the school for the deaf where he learned his trade to become a successful upholsterer. He was one of the very best around. He also learned how to work on cars and woodworking to become a talented mechanic and...
Jerry Franklin Fleenor
Aug 15, 2025
Jerry Franklin Fleenor, age 79, passed away peacefully, Friday, August 15, 2025. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and traveling. His real passion was his work. He was a heavy equipment operator at Camp Robinson in North Little Rock. He loved his job and all of his friends dearly. Jerry never met a stranger and was loved by all. He...
Pat "Granny" Henson
Aug 15, 2025
Patricia Ann Henson entered into rest August 15th, 2025. She was born May 3rd, 1949 in Point Cedar, Arkansas to Horace and Novella Hammock.
Pat grew up in Point Cedar and graduated from Bismarck High School, where she played basketball and made lifelong friends. She worked a variety of jobs before becoming a nursing assistant at National Park Medical Center.
She lived...
Hixie Irene Cook Whisenhunt
Aug 14, 2025
Hixie Irene Cook Whisenhunt, age 85, of Glenwood, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
She was born on March 22, 1940. She was the daughter of Printis E. Cook and Vanner Doss Cook. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, J.W. Whisenhunt; and her daughter, Rhonda McNully.
Hixie was a part of...
Sue C. Warner
Aug 14, 2025
Sue C. Warner was born February 5, 1940, in Greenbriar, Arkansas to C. Jack and Winnie Cato. She lived a full life of 85 years before passing away in her home Thursday, August 14, 2025. Sue spent most of her life in dedication to education, service, family, and God.
Her journey in education started at a young age and she graduated...
Louis Gene Wimbley
Aug 14, 2025
Louis Gene Wimbley, Sr., of Aubrey, Arkansas, was born on December 22, 1951, in Marianna, Arkansas, to the late Willie Ed Wimbley, Sr. and Earline Wimbley. He peacefully departed this life on August 14, 2025.
Louis grew up in Aubrey Arkansas alongside his siblings and cousins and attended East Lee High School. He then later moved to Philadelphia for many years...
Barbara Jean Holderfield
Aug 14, 2025
Barbara Jean Gachot Holderfield, was born to Joseph and Edna Gachot, in Little Rock, Arkansas on September 5, 1933. Her parents were farmers in Fouche Dam, Arkansas on land that is now the Little Rock International Airport.
In Barbara's own words from a testimony letter to her children: The year 1951 was a very memorable year for me. In May I graduated...
Carol E. Albright
Aug 13, 2025
Carol Ellen Albright, née Dumler, was born March 4, 1941 to Albert J and Harriette Buxton Dumler in Southard, Oklahoma. She was the first daughter and third child born to that union which later added a little sister. The family settled in Bonnerdale, Arkansas where they had a small dairy farm. At age four Carol contracted polio which resulted in...
Nolen Virgil Long "Littlen"
Aug 13, 2025
Nolen Virgil Long, "Littlen"
July 2, 1939 – August 13, 2025
Nolen Long, 86, of Mt. Pine, Arkansas, passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior on August 13, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Onita Long, and his cherished great-granddaughter, Nora McConathy.
Nolen is survived by his twin brother, Olen 'Biggen' Long; Sisters, Helen Buffington, Doris 'Dot' McConnell; Children,...
Gene Becker
Aug 12, 2025
Eugene Leroy Becker was born on December 18, 1955, to Joe and Wanda Becker.
Gene leaves behind his wife of 39 years, Atishia Becker; Son, Christopher E. Becker/ Jodi Becker of Pearcy, Arkansas; Daughter, Elizabeth Baker/ Paul Baker of Milton, Florida; Daughter, Paula R. Morgan/ Mark Lipnitzky of Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Gene also leaves behind grandchildren, Hayden A. Ellis, Nolan S. Ellis,...
Darrel Leonard Brown
Aug 12, 2025
Darrell Leonard Brown, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on September 1, 1943, Darrell was the son of the late Charles Brown and Bernice Schuck Brown. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, brother Charles “Danny” Brown, his devoted wife and the love of his life, Patsy Williams...
Kathleen Ann Carr
Aug 11, 2025
Kathleen Ann Carr, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on August 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and dear friends. She was born on April 27, 1943, in Benton, Arkansas and attended school at Paron.
Kathy married Kenneth Carr on October 16, 1987,and together they built their home in Mabelvale, Arkansas. Her creativity and...
Bobby Joe Rice
Aug 11, 2025
Bobby Joe Rice, a kind and generous man, whose laughter could light up a room, passed away on August 11, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on April 16, 1960, in Cardwell, Missouri, Bobby led a life filled with service, family, and passion. He graduated from Malden High School in 1978 and furthered his education at Black River Technical...
Khairi Filat
Aug 11, 2025
Khairi I Filat, age 83, of Cabot, Arkansas, passed away on August 11, 2025. He was born on February 26, 1943, in Jerusalem.
Khairi is survived by his children Mannal Dajani (Jamal Dajani), Bassil Filat (Intisar Filat), his Daughter In-Law, Hanadi Filat, grandchildren: Rami Dajani (Britani Dajani), Raneen Dajani, Reem Delgado-Marroquin (Brayan Delgado-Marroquin), Kary Filat, Layla Filat, and Jenna Filat. He...
David Wayne Lands
Aug 11, 2025
David Wayne Lands, born on August 11, 1958, in Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on his 67th birthday, August 11, 2025.
David devoted many years of his life to his career as a supervisor with West Tree Services, where his leadership and dedication were evident to all. Known for his quiet and private demeanor, David possessed a unique blend of humor,...
Terry Lee Simmons
Aug 11, 2025
Terry Lee Simmons, age 76, of Amity passed away Monday, August 11, 2025. He was born February 2, 1949 in Lodi, Arkansas to the late Clifton Lincoln and Zelma Rie (Turner) Simmons. Terry enjoyed watching westerns, especially Gunsmoke. He loved spending time with the grandkids and the great-grandkids and going on vacations with the family. Terry was preceded in death...
Titus Colton Ebert
Aug 10, 2025
Titus Colton Ebert, 43, of Little Rock, AR, passed away on August 10, 2025. Born July 29th, 1982, he was a beloved son, brother, and father. He is survived by his mother, Debbie Patterson; his sisters, Jamie Murphy, Carson Patterson, and Devin Patterson; his brother, Lucas Ebert; and his children, Adicyn and Kade. He was preceded in death by his...


