Charlotte Ballard Henry, age 70, of Friendship, passed away Friday, September 23, 2021.  She was born December 11, 1950, to the late Jesse W. Ballard, Sr. and Joan Petray Ballard in Arkadelphia.  She is also preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, London Grace Bateman; and one brother, Neal Ballard. Charlotte was a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the hospitality committee.  She was with Walmart for 27 years retiring from the store in...

Richard R. Ross, age 77, passed away peacefully at home on the Ouachita River September 15, 2021, where he had been surrounded by his adoring wife, daughters and grandkids. He was born February 29, 1944, at home in Gurdon, Arkansas to Chester Glen Sr. and Lora Allison Ross. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Gurdon. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Glen Ross Jr. Ricky is survived by his loving wife of fifty-six years, Diane Kay Robbs Ross; a sister,...

David A. Smith, age 68, of Arkadelphia, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021. He was born April 15, 1953, in DeQueen, Arkansas to the late Harold and Zella Mae Allen Smith. David attended Gillham High School and graduated in 1972 as class Salutatorian. He graduated from Henderson State University in 1976. He entered the United States Army where he served as 2nd Lieutenant in the 2nd Armored Cavalry. David was a member of Trinity Temple Assembly of God Church in...

Lauana Milnes age 69, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021. Arrangements are pending and will be announced.      

Steve Thomas age 50, of Benton, formerly of Arkadelphia, passed away Tuesday August 24, 2021 at his home. He was born September 29, 1970 in Arkadelphia to Floyd W. and Mary Sue Helms Thomas. Steve was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Kenny Thomas. Survivors are one niece, Annalee Branham of Colorado. Services will be 11:00 AM Monday, August 30, 2021 at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home. Burial will be private.       

Angie Duke “Gigi”, age 55, of Pearcy, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at her home. She was born August 16, 1966, in Camden, Arkansas to Ellis and Linda Couch Jones. Angie was a Medical Nurse Assistant with Hamilton West Family Medicine in Hot Springs. She loved her grandbabies and enjoyed motorcycle riding. Angie was preceded in death by grandparents, Willie Jones, Bill Couch and Joyce Spradlin Couch. Survivors are her husband, Jerry Duke; her children, Andrea Parker,...

Jessie Lee Wood Johnson departed this earth to join her Heavenly Father on August 21, 2021. She was born in Blytheville, Arkansas to parents, R. W. and Roberta Wood on October 16, 1938. She was raised in Pine Bluff and attended public school there. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Wendell Wood and twin siblings, Jim Wood and June Wood. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Harold Johnson; son, Rick Johnson; daughter, Kristal Conine and husband, Bill; grandchildren,...

Royce Jean Sorrells, age 75, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, August 18th, 2021 under the loving care of Baptist Health NLR Hospice. Her devoted husband of 54 years, William Knox Sorrells, and niece, Kathy Ramsey, were at her side. She was born November 17, 1945 in Benton, Arkansas and was the second of three children. A 1963 graduate of Benton High School, Royce received her Bachelor’s Degree from Ouachita Baptist University in 1967 and her Master’s Degree from Henderson...

John “Johnny” Oliver Weaver entered this world on January 18, 1945 to Hazel Faye (Leopard) and Oliver “Bo” Alec Weaver in Arkadelphia, AR. Johnny passed away on August 15, 2021 at 76 years old. He attended and graduated from The Arkansas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Little Rock, AR where he was senior class president and a state champion wrestler. Johnny was an avid musician, who wrote and recorded several songs. Johnny and his wife Mary enjoyed going...

A.B. McClure, 71, of Gurdon, AR went to Heaven on August 15, 2021. He was born August 19, 1949, in Vaden, AR to John Robert and Gertie Hammonds McClure.  He worked at International Paper for 23 years, and was proudly employed with Jordan's Kwik Stop for 18 years.  A.B. was a member of First Assembly of God in Arkadelphia, where he served as Deacon. And he was a founding member of Hope Alive Church in central Arkansas.  He was a model Husband, the best Dad anyone could...