All Obituaries
Barbara Sue (Collie) Kaufman
Aug 10, 2025
One of the sweetest souls to ever walk this Earth, Barbara Sue (Collie) Kaufman, of Little Rock, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 10, 2025, just 24 days before her 90th birthday.
She was born on September 3, 1935, in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dan E. Kaufman,...
Sandra Blumenkemper
Aug 10, 2025
Sandra Blumenkemper, age 71, of Conway, passed away on August 10, 2025. She was born August 24, 1953, in St. Louis, Missouri to Eugene and Eugenia (Smith) Blumenkemper.
Sandra is preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Eugenia (Smith) Blumenkemper; and both of her maternal and paternal grandparents.
She is survived by her sister, Toni Barentine and husband Randy; sister, Michele...
Diane Jean McPherson
Aug 10, 2025
Diane Jean McPherson, age 53, of Bauxite, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord Sunday, August 10, 2025.
Born on January 19, 1972, in Harrisburg, PA, Diane was the daughter of Daryl Hoon and Deborah Rhoades. She grew up in Pennsylvania and went on to join the United States Air Force. The Air Force allowed her to live in England before...
Camille S. Littlefield
Aug 10, 2025
Camille S. Littlefield, 94, of North Little Rock was born October 23, 1930 in Helena, AR and died August 10, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Lorene Bencini Simon and Harold Franklin Simon.
Camille was preceded in death by siblings: Harold F. Simon, Jr, and Jo Abbott; a son, Derek Shelton Littlefield and the father of her children, Shelton...
Diane Whisenhunt Barton
Aug 10, 2025
Diane Whisenhunt Barton, age 76, of Delight, left her loved ones on Sunday, August 10, 2025. She was born on May 27, 1949, in Hot Springs, the daughter of Bill Whisenhunt and Louise Burk Whisenhunt Short. Diane was preceded in death by her husband, Rickey Barton; her son Boytt Hutcherson; her father, Bill Whisenhunt; her mother, Louise Burk Whisenhunt Short;...
Darlene Lantrip
Aug 10, 2025
With deep love and gratitude for her life, we announce that Mildred Darlene Welsh Lantrip of Scott, Arkansas, a devoted servant of the Lord, was called home to Heaven on August 10, 2025 at the age of 79. Reunited with her husband, Don Lantrip, the love of her life of 61 years. She lived every day with an unwavering faith...
Leona Atkinson Carrigan
Aug 10, 2025
Leona Atkinson Carrigan, 96, of Beebe, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord August 10, 2025. She was born March 28, 1929, to Arthur Samuel Atkinson and Martha Emma Mitchell in Stony Point, Arkansas. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a faithful member of the Beebe First Church of the Nazarene. She retired from AT&T...
James Dickens
Aug 9, 2025
James Paul Dickens aka “Bubba”, age 59, of Sherwood, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on August 9, 2025. He was born on August 2, 1966, in Conway, Arkansas to the late James Eldon Dickens and Nana Kay Thorn.
Bubba was known for being quick witted, always had a smile on his face and joke to share. Bubba served in...
John B. Gerloff, Jr.
Aug 9, 2025
John B. Gerloff, Jr., 73, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away on August 9, 2025. He was born on October 30, 1951, in Norfolk, Virginia, to John B. Sr. and Mary Ellen Gerloff. John worked many years as a supervisor for the City of Houston, followed by serving as a night shift guard at the Arkansas State Highway Patrol, where he...
Savannah Christina Lively
Aug 9, 2025
Savannah Christina Lively was born on September 3, 2000 at Ft. Campbell, KY. It was fortuitous that she was born in a place which had a mixed identity between two states. Half of Ft. Campbell sits in Tennessee and half in Kentucky, she was born at the army hospital at Ft. Campbell Kentucky, but her birth certificate was from Tennessee....
Magnolia Rose Eckert
Aug 8, 2025
Our precious Magnolia Rose Eckert, was born on July 10, 2025, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and went to be with the Lord on August 8, 2025. Though she was with us for only a short time, Magnolia Rose brought a depth of love, joy, and light into our hearts that will stay with us forever.
Nicknamed “Lizard Lizard” for her adorable habit...
Ralph Adolph Riba
Aug 8, 2025
Ralph Adolph Riba (94) passed from this earthly life into Heaven on August 8, 2025 after a lifetime of faithful service to his family and above all, to his Savior. He was born on December 17, 1930 in DeValls Bluff, AR. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years Patsy Marie Anderson Riba. His parents Adolph...
Michael Shane Red
Aug 8, 2025
Michael Shane Red, born on September 30, 1974, in Little Rock, Arkansas, departed this world on August 8, 2025. He is remembered fondly as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend.
Throughout his career, Michael made a significant impact as a professional truck driver, amassing over 2 million safe driving miles, incident, and accident-free. This remarkable achievement speaks...
Beverly Jarrett
Aug 8, 2025
Beverly Fisher Jarrett, age 74, of Conway, Arkansas passed from this earth on August 8, 2025, at her home.
She was born September 22, 1950 to Jewell and Ottis “Johnny” Fisher. She is survived by her devoted husband of 34 years, Terry Jarrett, three children, Brian Murray, Tamara Wright (Trey), and Jerry Harrison; two stepchildren Brian Jarrett (Chelsea) and Lori Davis...
Ellason Castiglione
Aug 8, 2025
Ellason Hill Castiglione, 88, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Born on September 15, 1936, in Dyess, Arkansas, Ellason lived a life marked by unwavering faith, deep compassion, and a profound commitment to healing and ministry.
A devoted servant of Christ, Ellason dedicated more than four decades to her God-given calling, including the establishment of Clean Heart...
Martha B. (Utyesonich) Byrd
Aug 8, 2025
Martha B. (Utyesonich) Byrd, age 84 of Caney died Friday, August, 8, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born October 7,1940, in Hot Springs, AR, the daughter of the late Blazo and Mary Utyesonich. She worked as an LPN in labor and delivery and was a member of Baring Cross Missionary Baptist Church in Arkadelphia. She was also a U.S....
Lowell Boyd Thacker
Aug 8, 2025
Lowell Boyd Thacker of Hot Springs AR, passed away suddenly on Friday, August 8th, 2025. He was born in Nashville, AR to Lowell and Inez Boyd Thacker. He married the love of his life, Carolyn Smithwick Thacker on September 5th, 1969, in Pine Bluff, AR.
Boyd was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters Kathryn Wallace, DeNeva Ladd, and Mary...
Karlene Annie Case
Aug 8, 2025
Karlene Annie Case went home to be with her precious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 7, 2025, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. She is now joyfully praising Jesus with abandon alongside the angels and saints!
Karlene lived her life with boundless joy, faith, and enthusiasm, bringing love and light into every moment she was a part...
Roger Jones, PharmD
Aug 8, 2025
Roger Jones, PharmD, born to Bill and Marian Jones on January 15, 1947, in High Point, NC, peacefully passed away on August 8, 2025.
He is preceded in death by two brothers, Bill Byrd and Allin Robins Jones.
Roger is survived by his wife of 51 years, Alice Caldwell Jones; his two sons, Zeke Jones and wife Amanda, and Cody Jones. Also...
Danny Looper
Aug 7, 2025
Danny O’Neal Looper, 80, of Mayflower, Arkansas, passed from this life after a full and vibrant journey. He is survived by his beloved wife, Cherree Looper; children Dana Ray, Christy (David) Standridge, and Laura Mullins; siblings Robert Looper, Charles “Butch” Looper, and Billy Looper; grandchildren Dustin (Sarah) Standridge, Ashley Standridge, Haley (Scotty) Ferren, Hunter Standridge, and Addison Looper; and great-grandchildren...


