Ozella Faye Lookadoo Melugin
Jun 17, 2025
Ozella Faye Lookadoo Melugin, age 85, of Cypress, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Ozella was born May 3, 1940, in Point Cedar, Arkansas to the late George Henry and Mattie Winnie (Burchfield) Lookadoo.
She married Joe Fredrick Melugin on June 18, 1960. Joe and Ozella lived for...
Albert "Al" Lee Finley
Jul 24, 2025
Albert "Al" Lee Finley, 38, of Little Rock, passed away July 24, 2025.
A visitation will be held on Monday, August 4, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Little Rock Seventh Adventist Church, 8700 N. Rodney Parham Rd. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM. Al will be laid to rest next to his father...
Ricky Lyn Lewis
Jul 23, 2025
Ricky Lyn Lewis, born November 24, 1958, in Haskell, Arkansas, passed away on July 23, 2025.
Ricky worked in heating and air.
He loved his daughters and grandchildren. Ricky also loved Nascar, and music, especially classic rock. Sammy Hagar & Van Halen.
He is survived by his daughters, Amy Fadely (Cody) and Kim Rice; his grandchildren, Blakely Fadely and Clay Rice; his father,...
Imogene Marie Carter
Jul 21, 2025
Imogene Marie Hedrick Carter, 93 of Dardanelle died July 21, 2025. She was born in Cass County, Missouri, April 26, 1932. Her parents were William Henry Hedrick and Rosalie Littell. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, John Samuel Hedrick, husband Lamar Carter, and infant daughter Melissa Jean Carter.
Mrs. Carter is survived by her brother William Robert...
Blake Patrick Bearden
Jul 21, 2025
In Loving Memory of Blake Patrick Bearden November 7, 1971 – July 21, 2025
If you knew Blake Bearden, you were probably laughing, either because of something he said, something he did, or just the way he made you feel like you’d been friends forever. On July 21st, 2025, we said goodbye to Blake, who passed away after a courageous battle...
Geneva Miller
Jul 21, 2025
Geneva Miller, age 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 21, 2025.
She was born on September 9, 1931 at Fancy Hill. She was the daughter of Marshall Wright and Hester Cogburn Wright. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Russell Miller; her two daughters and sons-in-law, Roseanna and Tommy Markham and Deborah...
Freda Louise Graham
Jul 21, 2025
Freda Louise Graham, born on September 10, 1932, in Kenton, Tennessee, peacefully departed this world on July 21, 2025, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was 92 years old, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and unwavering devotion that touched the lives of many.
Freda was a faithful servant of the Lord and a prayer warrior who dedicated her life to...
Derek Ivor Mumford
Jul 20, 2025
Derek Ivor Mumford
December 26, 1931 – July 20, 2025
Derek Ivor Mumford, beloved husband, father, grandfather, veteran, teacher, and artist, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, at the age of 93.
Born in Wimbledon, United Kingdom, Derek’s journey took him across the world—from England to Nebraska, where he attended college and met the love of his life, Mary. The two built...
Corey Lee Hill
Jul 19, 2025
Corey Lee Hill, 56, born on March 22, 1969, in Richland, Washington, passed away on July 19, 2025. Known for his warm spirit and vibrant personality, Corey left a lasting impression on everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.
He graduated from Benton High School and went on to attend the University of Central Arkansas, where he joined the Sigma...
Ophelia Lambert
Jul 19, 2025
Ophelia Lambert, age 74, of Glenwood, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025.
She was born in Sims on April 5, 1951. She was the daughter of Therman Vines and Allie Whisenhunt Vines. She is preceded in death by her parents; her three brothers; her sister; and her son, John Harvey.
Ophelia married the love of her life, Bill, on August 16,...
Charles Merrill Deaver
Jul 19, 2025
Charles Merrill Deaver, 92, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, in Cabot, AR. He was born on August 20, 1932 in Okmulgee, OK, to Velma Grace and William Elmer Deaver. After graduating from high school in Huntsville, AR he joined the United States Army and bravely served his country fighting on the front lines in the Korean War with...
Sylvia Tompkins Kays
Jul 18, 2025
Sylvia Tompkins Kays was born Sept 2, 1937, to Andrew and Vivian Tompkins on a farm in Sitka, AR. She moved to Williford at the age of 12, and at the age of 16, her family moved to Searcy where she met the love of her life, Glenn Kays. Sylvia graduated as valedictorian from Searcy High School in 1956 and...
Edward Everett Darbonne
Jul 18, 2025
Ed was a good man. He was what a mother of any teenaged girl would call a nice boy. For 42 years I was married to that nice boy, that good man.
Ed was born into a loving home. As a young boy, he was raised and influenced by three generations of women. His love for reading, music, and the world...
Michael Eldred
Jul 18, 2025
Michael Ray Eldred of Beebe, Arkansas, was born in Vancouver, Washington on January 22nd, 1963, and left this world on July 18th, 2025. He was a loving caring husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He served as an Army Veteran.
He is survived by his father, Paul Eldred; stepmother, Marlene Eldred; children, Elizabeth Heath and EJ Heath, Virginia Thompson and Rob...
Lavern Jones Coffman
Jul 18, 2025
Lavern Jones Coffman, 92, of Little Rock, took one last breath on earth and the next breath in glory on Friday, July 18, 2025 surrounded by family. She was born on April 17, 1933 in Beebe to Mary Irene Helderman and Charlie Thomas Jones. She was of the Baptist faith.
Growing up on a farm in Beebe with many siblings, Lavern...
Robert Ortwein
Jul 17, 2025
Robert Louis “Bob” Ortwein, Jr., age 71, of Beebe, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025.
Born on March 11, 1954, in St. Louis, Missouri, Bob spent most of his life in southwest Missouri before settling in Beebe, where he lived for the past seven years. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for two years and...
James Taylor
Jul 17, 2025
James Elvin Taylor, 73, of Searcy, Arkansas went to be with the Lord July 17, 2025. James was born on November 24, 1951, in Woodruff County, Arkansas to Grady and Francis Taylor. He was an Army veteran of Vietnam and was a Christian.
James is survived by two daughters, Valerie Jo Martinez and Cassie Taylor; brother William R. Taylor; and sister...
Rebecca Danielle Wilks Willfong
Jul 17, 2025
Rebecca "Danielle" Wilks Willfong, 48, of Mabelvale, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 17, 2025. She was born March 1, 1977 in Benton, Arkansas to the late Charles Wayne Willfong and Lois Jean (Odom) Vasseau.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her life partner, James Peters; 3 children: Erica Moore, Ricky Horton, and Katherine Wilks;...
Melvin Delain Simpson
Jul 16, 2025
Melvin Delain Simpson, age 82 of Heber Springs, Arkansas, embarked on his Heavenly journey on July 16, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and adventure that will forever inspire his loved ones to live life to the fullest.
Born on September 17, 1942, in Piggot, Arkansas, to the late F.M. (Francis Marion) Simpson and Virgia Smart Simpson, Mel lived...
Jeanie Lea Trunkenbolz
Jul 16, 2025
Jeanie Lea Trunkenbolz, age 78, of Hot Springs passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025. She was born in Waynesville, Missouri on June 7, 1947 to the late Robert and Violet (Watson) Trunkenbolz. Jeanie grew up in Independence Baptist Church in Richland, Missouri. After Jeanie graduated from Richland High School in Missouri, she relocated to Hot Springs, Arkansas where she became...