All Obituaries
Larry D. Clark
Jan 29, 2025
Larry Dwayne Clark was born in his grandmother's home on February 17, 1963, to Norman Walter and Martha Belle (Carter) Clark Sr. in St. Joseph, Missouri. He passed away in his home in Royal, Arkansas, on January 29, 2025, at the age of 61.
Larry shared his father's passion for buying and fixing cars of all types. He could be stubborn...
Salli Marie Oglesby
Jan 29, 2025
Salli Marie Oglesby, born on April 21, 1977, in Helena, Arkansas, passed away on January 29, 2025. Salli was an outgoing individual with a vibrant personality that left a lasting impact on everyone who was fortunate enough to know her.
Throughout her life, Salli found joy in various hobbies and interests that reflected her dynamic spirit. She was an avid reader...
Barbara Arendt
Jan 29, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce Barbara Ann Arendt gained her heavenly wings on January 29, 2025, at the age of 92. Barbara was born on September 24, 1932, in Malvern, AR to Frank and Alta Cheshier.
In 1950 Barbara married the love of her life William Eugene (Gene) Arendt Sr. They were married for 74 years. Barbara was...
Charlotte Ann Roberts
Jan 29, 2025
Charlotte Ann Roberts (Mom / Nini) age 68, of Benton, AR passed away on January 29, 2025, at Baptist Health in Little Rock. She was born on December 17, 1956 in Waco, TX to BR and Billie Woodyard. Charlotte leaves behind her husband of 49 years, Jimmy Roberts; her two children, David Roberts (Kaitlin) and Miranda Kuykendall (Kris); four grandchildren...
Erika Kerr
Jan 28, 2025
Erika Kerr, 101, of Little Rock, AR, passed January 28th, 2025. She was a registered nurse in Arkansas for over 50 years, predominantly at Baptist and Doctor’s Hospitals in Little Rock. She’s preceded by her husband LD Kerr. She’s survived by children, Steve Kerr (Connie) and Judy Kerr (Tim Irby), two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Internment will be at AR State...
Vannie Morgan Edwards
Jan 28, 2025
Vannie Morgan Edwards, 88, of Norman, AR passed away January 28, 2025, at CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs, AR.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Glenwood First Church of the Nazarene, 776 US-70 East in Glenwood, AR on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Visitation will begin at noon with the service following at 1:00 P.M.
Vannie was born...
Albert Salazar
Jan 28, 2025
Al Salazar, 75, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away January 28, 2025. He was born November 14, 1949 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Albert and Delfina Salazar.
Al is preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Gabriel Salazar; and brother, Roy Salazar. He is survived by his son, Jamey Salazar; grandson, Garrett Salazar; and brother, Robert Salazar; along with...
George Camden Riley
Jan 28, 2025
…in this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. – John 16:33
George Camden Riley (known as Camden his whole life) was born on November 19, 1991 in Little Rock, Arkansas, to John and Marilyn Riley. He was the youngest of the Riley children, yet he led his family in faith. And in that same...
Duane Oliver Gathright
Jan 28, 2025
Duane Gathright, 84, of North Little Rock passed away January 28, 2025. He was born in Wynne, Arkansas on August 8, 1940. Duane served in the United States Navy and attended Ouachita Baptist University. He was an avid reader and book collector. And a devoted dog lover. Duane owned a Corvette Stingray and loved any classic sports car. He liked...
Linda Smith Cross
Jan 28, 2025
Linda Smith Cross, 95, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away January 28, 2025. She was born November 24, 1929 in Gurdon, Arkansas to Sam and Eula Mae Smith during the Great Depression. One never heard her talk of it because it was just a part of her childhood that was part of American history.
She grew up in Gurdon and...
Elderie B. (Collie) Efird
Jan 28, 2025
Elderie B. (Collie) Efird, age 93, of Bismarck passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at her home. She was born July 3, 1931 in Long Beach, California to the late Clifford and Nettie (McClard) Collie. She was a faithful member of Caney Missionary Baptist Church. Elderie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, G.V. Efird; and grandson, Brett Martin.
Survivors...
Mark Eldon Jones
Jan 27, 2025
Mark Eldon Jones, a resident of Glenwood, AR. Was born on August 17, 1963 to Ronald and Donna (Shields) Jones in Shawnee, OK. He graduated from Plano High School in 1981.
Mark was Choctaw Native American, he worked several jobs through the years. He started in construction starting at the bottom and working his way to the top working as a...
Verda Mary Tipton
Jan 27, 2025
Verda Mary Tipton (July 8, 1928-January 27, 2025
Verda Mary (Ackerman) Tipton of Bigelow, beloved and cherished by many, passed away peacefully surrounded by love in her home at the age of 96. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, reverent Christian, loyal friend, and always quite contrary. Granny, as she was affectionately known, would always...
Geneva Stroud
Jan 27, 2025
Geneva Joyce Stroud, 89, of Pangburn, AR, went home to be with the lord on January 27, 2025. She was born in Beebe, Arkansas on February 14, 1935 to Oscar and Leatrice Bowman.Geneva was preceded in death by her husband, Dennald “Shorty” Stroud; her son, Dennald Carrel Stroud; her parents; sister, Elwanda Boone; sister, Mable Nick; sister, Genelle Howdeshell; and...
Bessie Lee Gwathney
Jan 27, 2025
Bessie Lee Gwathney, age 88, went to be with the Lord on January 27, 2025. She was born on February 10, 1936, in Cartersville, Oklahoma to Leroy and Thelma Tripp. Bessie worked around 17 years in Quality Control at the egg processing plant in Austin. She loved watching and feeding her hummingbirds, gardening, as well as spending time with her...
Betty Ruth Morton
Jan 27, 2025
Betty Ruth Morton, 84, of Scott, Arkansas passed away January 27, 2025. Born on March 13, 1940 in Moro, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late L.C. and Nettie Nelson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Morton who also died on January 27, 2002; her older brother, Kenneth Nelson and his wife, Pat; and sister-in-law Bonita Nelson.
She...
George "Danny" Atterberry
Jan 26, 2025
George Daniel Atterberry, 72 of Sherwood passed away January 26, 2025. “Danny” was born in Little Rock on January 20, 1953 to the late George and Mary Ellen Sperry Atterberry.
Danny was a “hippie” at heart, enjoying music, playing guitar, and listening to the music of Jim Croce, Earth, Wind and Fire. He liked to hunt, float the Buffalo, hike and...
Thomas Henry Palmer
Jan 26, 2025
Thomas Henry Palmer, 92, born September 11, 1932 in Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 26, 2025. Tom (Tommy) was the 4th of 17 children born to the late Omer and Lillian Palmer. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years.
Tom was a longtime employee of Chicopee Manufacturing Company in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Retiring after...
Bettye M. Butler
Jan 26, 2025
Bettye Marie May Butler, 94, of North Little Rock, passed away January 26, 2025. She was born on December 20, 1930, in East Prairie, Missouri to Norma Jewel Duke Adams May and Fred Albert May.
Bettye attended NLR schools and graduated in 1948 from Little Rock High School. Bettye had a longtime career in insurance retiring as Vice President/Special Accounts at...


