All Obituaries

Aria Rae Johnson

Aria Rae Johnson

Apr 22, 2025

Aria Rae Johnson, 28 days old, of Little Rock, AR gained her angel wings on April 22, 2025. Aria blessed the world with her presence on March 26, 2025. She was welcomed by her parents, Jon and Sophie Johnson and her sister, Mia Grace.

Aria leaves behind to cherish her memory, her grandparents: Rex "Ba" and Kristin Bumpass "Yaya" of White...

Phillip Royce Davis

Phillip Royce Davis

Apr 21, 2025

Phillip Royce Davis, 73, of Hot Springs, AR passed away at home on April 21, 2025.

Phil was born on August 12, 1951 in Jefferson, Kentucky, the son of Cecil Davis and Fronda Davis née Bradshaw.

Phil retired from Delta Airlines and worked for many years as a truck driver, travelling all over the continental United States.

Phil was a member of Benton...

Dr. William Michael Kleine

Dr. William Michael Kleine

Apr 21, 2025

William Michael Kleine, born April 4, 1948, to William Kleine and Ethel Elaine Mullins Kleine, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Michael is survived by his wife, Susan Martin Kleine; daughter, Amy Kleine; sister, Patricia (Allan) Rumbaugh; niece, Jenny (Dustin) Schmidt; brother in-law Jeff (Christina) Martin; and nieces Susan Darnell and Rachel Martin.

Michael grew up...

Charles E. "Chuck" Middleton

Charles E. "Chuck" Middleton

Apr 21, 2025

BRYANT, Ark. – Charles Edward “Chuck” Middleton, 83, co-founder of Middleton Heat & Air, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. Chuck was delighted to spend the previous day, Easter Sunday, with family.

Born September 11, 1941, in Little Rock, Arkansas, Chuck was the second of seven children born to A.D. Middleton, Sr., and Dorothy Larimore Middleton. He deeply admired his...

Geron Lynn Harvey

Geron Lynn Harvey

Apr 21, 2025

Geron Lynn Harvey, age 50, of Glenwood, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025.

He was born on February 28, 1975, in Murfreesboro. He was the son of Darrell Harvey and Gloria Darlene Harvey. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Versie Stewart; his parents; and his brother, Wayne Harvey.

Geron loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren. He...

Wanda Faye Gafford Vermeer

Wanda Faye Gafford Vermeer

Apr 21, 2025

Wanda Faye Gafford Vermeer, age 79, of Glenwood, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 21, 2025.

She was born on April 25, 1945, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Ernest Lander Gafford and Frances Marie Morrow Gafford. Wanda is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, John Edward Vermeer.

Wanda married the love...

John Mark Jensen

John Mark Jensen

Apr 21, 2025

John Mark Jensen was born on July 30, 1956, in Laurel, Mississippi to Carl and Joyce Jensen. His family moved to Hot Springs, Arkansas when he was two years old. As a child, “John Mark” as he is better known, enjoyed baseball and hunting. He had many lifelong friends, some since kindergarten, including Rick Grisham, Jimmy Lovelady, Jim Harper, and...

Meredith Estelle Wootton Nisbet

Meredith Estelle Wootton Nisbet

Apr 20, 2025

Meredith Estelle Wootton Nisbet, 79, passed away April 20th, 2025.

Meredith was born November 14, 1945 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas to her late mother, Dorothy Evelyn Boren Wootton, a music teacher, and father, Charles Franklin Wootton, a musician and college professor. The Wootton family would live in Arkansas for a good number of years before then going on to live in...

John Eldridge Penn

John Eldridge Penn

Apr 19, 2025

Dr. John Eldridge Penn, 90, passed away on April 19, 2025. Born January 19, 1935, in Driftwood, Arkansas, to Ida Pearl and Hosea Jefferson Penn, he was the youngest of six siblings that also included Stanley, Bill, Tom, Martha, and Charlotte.

John grew up during the Great Depression and lived through World War II. His was a humble childhood, marked by...

Sally Chaput

Sally Chaput

Apr 19, 2025

It is with joyful hearts that we announce that Sally Chaput has her mansion on the streets of gold! We made sure her tennis shoes were tied tight on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 5:37pm, as she ran into those pearly gates to find her momma, daddy, sister, and so many others.

We would say into the arms of Jesus, but...

Debra McCarley

Debra McCarley

Apr 18, 2025

Debra Ann McCarley was born on October 23, 1957 at Ft. Gordon, GA. She was raised in Alabama and moved to Texas after college, lived and worked in New Mexico and Texas, and then retired to Arkansas.

She is survived by her wife, Erica; her mother, JoAnn McCarley; nephews Christopher and his children, Maddie and Jackson, and Daniel McCarley; cousin Sheila...

Shirley "Sam" Ann Edds

Shirley "Sam" Ann Edds

Apr 18, 2025

Shirley "Sam" Ann Edds, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home in Royal, Arkansas, on April 18, 2025. Born on January 17, 1944, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, she was known for her unwavering devotion to her family and her remarkable talent as a caregiver.

In her cherished role as a stay-at-home mom and wife, Shirley...

Penny May DeBottis Smithers

Penny May DeBottis Smithers

Apr 18, 2025

Penny May DeBottis Smithers of Little Rock, AR, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025. She was born on November 1, 1953 in Rochester, NY to the late James and Ruth DeBottis. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Martin Edward Smithers, Sr. She is survived by her sons, Chad (Cindi) and Martin Jr. of AR; sisters, Susan DeBottis of...

Barbara Galbraith

Barbara Galbraith

Apr 18, 2025

Barbara Galbraith, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025 at the age of 90. Born on August 29, 1934, in Ione, Washington, Barbara was the eldest daughter of Elmer and Dorothy Thompson and was raised in the small town of Metaline Falls alongside her sister, Kay, and brother, Bob.

In 1954, Barbara met Edward Galbraith,...

Alvin Corder

Alvin Corder

Apr 17, 2025

Alvin Corder passed away April 17, 2025. He was born June 11, 1931 in Harlingen, Texas. 

Graveside services will be held Monday, April 28, 2025 beginning at 10:00 AM at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 W Maryland Avenue, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72120 with full Military Honors.

Laura Lou Frith

Laura Lou Frith

Apr 17, 2025

Laura Lou Frith, 88, of White Hall passed away April 17, 2025 at The Blossoms of White Hall. She was born February 14, 1937 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the late Gladys Murdoch Wingard and William P. Parrish. She attended the United Pentecostal Church and enjoyed quilting. In her working years, she was employed by Piggly Wiggly as a cook...

Thomas Ward

Thomas Ward

Apr 17, 2025

Thomas (Tom) Marshall Ward, age 67, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away unexpectedly on April 17, 2025, following a recent surgical procedure.

Tom was born in Hays, Kansas, on March 2, 1958, in the heart of a blizzard—a fitting entrance for a man who stirred up joy, mischief, and love in equal measure. From the very beginning, he did things on...

Iva Keen

Iva Keen

Apr 17, 2025

Iva Keen, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on April 17, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on March 24, 1938, in Holly Ridge, Louisiana, Iva was a vibrant soul known for her outgoing personality and unwavering dedication to her family and community.

Iva's journey through life was marked by a profound commitment to raising her children,...

William "Bill" Britt Powell

William "Bill" Britt Powell

Apr 17, 2025

William “Bill” Britt Powell, 69, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away April 17, 2025. His health declined after his wife, Sharon, passed in 2022. He was a treasured father and grandfather who will be greatly missed.

Throughout his life, Bill found joy in various interests. In his younger years, he enjoyed cycling and spending time with good friends, which led...

Gary L. Slunder

Gary L. Slunder

Apr 17, 2025

Gary D. Slunder, age 74, of Glenwood, AR, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

He was born in Wabash County, Illinois, to his parents, Fred and Mary Slunder, on November 22, 1950.

Gary married his wife, Melinda J. Bright, in September 1980. They met at Snap-On Tools in 1977 and enjoyed 48 years together. Gary worked in the oil fields in...