Obituaries

Sep 7, 2024

Margaret  Ann Tolley, 74, died September 7, 2024, with her family by her side in Bryant, Arkansas.

She was born July 24, 1950, in Levelland, Texas to Early Edward and Lillian Mae Oliver.

She graduated from Del City High School in 1968.

She met and fell in love with Jackson Tolley in Little...

Sep 6, 2024

Paula Yvonne Krontz, age 56, of Bryant, Arkansas passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, at her home with her loving family at her side.

Paula was born on Monday, December 18, 1967, in Little Rock to her parents, Paul E. and Mary Y. Ingle. She loved the outdoors and had a love for pets and animals...

Sep 5, 2024

Steven Ray Carpenter, 50, of Bryant, Arkansas was born on Thursday, November 8th, 1973, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He left this world too soon on Thursday, September 5th, 2024, surrounded by love. Steve was an avid hunter and outdoorsman who loved his privacy, riding four wheelers, and spending time with his family. He had a special love for his...

Sep 5, 2024

Marvel Joan Jenks, 91, of Benton, Arkansas was born on Sunday, September 25th, 1932, and she passed away on Thursday, September 5th, 2024, embraced with love of those around her. Marvel enjoyed the simple things in life; attending Glen Rose Missionary Baptist Church and spending quality time with her family. She enjoyed being surrounded by nature among plants, flowers,...

Sep 3, 2024

Tammy Laraine Pruitt, 65, of Benton, Arkansas was born on Monday, April 13th, 1959, to the late, Robert Pruitt and Jennetta (Raper) Pruitt. The world grew a little dimmer at 8:08 P.M. on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024, as we said goodbye to this woman of grace, strength, and love. She was a constant source of warmth and light in...

Aug 26, 2024

Stephen Marvin Hamilton, 72, of Alexander, Arkansas was born on Monday, November 26, 1951, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to the late, Maurice Hamilton and Anylon (Wylie) Hamilton. He passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024, after a brief illness.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Anylon Hamilton, and his two brothers, Michael and Donald...

Aug 24, 2024

Teresa Verna (Doan) Wilson, 69, of Mabelvale, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, August 24th, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born to the late, George Oscar Doan and Sarah Irene (Gilbert) Doan, on Friday, February 11th, 1955, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Teresa loved her job at Pleasant Valley Rehab and Nursing Home; it was a calling....

Aug 19, 2024

Robert Ray Stickley, 80, of Mabelvale, Arkansas was born to the late, Cleo Stickley and Sarah Ethel (Morris) Stickley, on Saturday, April 8th, 1944, in Roland, Arkansas. He left this world on Monday, August 19th, 2024, safely in his home and surrounded by love. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and gardening for his community. Robert...

Aug 16, 2024

James Russell "Doc" Moneypenny, aged 73, passed away on August 16, 2024, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born on September 3, 1950, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Russell and Carolle Moneypenny, James dedicated his life to serving others, both as a Doctor of Psychology and as a member of the United States Army.

Jim is survived by his...

Aug 14, 2024

Ricky Ray Cole, 64, of Little Rock, Arkansas was born to, Garland Richard Cole and Beverly Ann (Hale) Cole, on Friday, February 19th, 1960, in Little Rock, Arkansas.

He passed away on Wednesday, August 14th, 2024.

Aug 13, 2024

Steven McKinley Jones, 71, of Mabelvale, Arkansas was  born to the late, Jesse Burton Jones and Burma (Brents) Jones, on Sunday, February 8th, 1953, in Morrilton, Arkansas. He left this world with a very fulfilled life on Tuesday, August 13th, 2024, surrounded by love.

Steve loved the outdoors, whether it was hunting or fishing. He was even...

Aug 9, 2024

Joseph Eugene Reynolds – November 1, 1985 – August 9, 2024

Joseph Eugene Reynolds, 39, of Mabelvale, AR passed away August 9th, 2024. He was born November 1st, 1985 in Little Rock, AR.

He worked as a forklift driver and delivery driver in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Joey loved technology, motorcycles and muscle cars....

Aug 7, 2024

James "Jimmy" Stephen Thompson, 79, of Mabelvale, Arkansas left this life to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. He was born to the late, Eugene and Vernie (Roller) Thompson, on Wednesday, December 13, 1944. Jimmy's parents had 16 children; 13 living and 3 deceased during infancy.

Jimmy was the ninth of thirteen children. Throughout...

Aug 6, 2024

Deborah Louise Gunter, 70, of Little Rock, Arkansas was born to the late, Donald Henderson and Vivian (Davis) Henderson, on Thursday, December 24th, 1953, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She left this world and her family too soon, on Tuesday, August 6th, 2024, surrounded by those who love her.

For those who knew Debbie, they knew how big...

Aug 6, 2024

Reba Irene Matthews, 77, of Bauxite, AR went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 6th, 2024. She was born to the late Troy and Francis Earls on February 12th, 1947, in Little Rock, AR.

She was full of life and always had everyone laughing. Reba was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Her greatest...

Aug 2, 2024

Glenda J. Taylor, 83, of Bryant, Arkansas was born to the late, Earl Rhoades and Pearl (Welch) Rhoades, on Wednesday, July 23rd, 1941, in Napa Valley, California. She left this world on Friday, August 2nd, 2024, surrounded by love. Glenda enjoyed traveling and spending time at the Bryant Senior Center. She was of Pentecostal faith and a devoted mother,...

Aug 2, 2024

John Ward was born in 1948 to James Billson Ward and Christina Virginia Ward in Michigan.  John was the fifth of five children.  As a child, he enjoyed playing sports and spending time outdoors. Over the years he grew to love fishing and fixing cars.  In 1966, he entered the Marine Corps.  He served four years in the military...

Aug 1, 2024

Loretta "Sue" Thompson of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away peacefully at the age of 77 on August 1, 2024, surrounded by her family, after a lifetime of spreading love, kindness, and generosity.

She was born at home near Branch, Missouri and moved to Little Rock, Arkansas in 1964 where she graduated from Central High School.  She married...

Aug 1, 2024

Thomas Alton Bailey Sr. passed away peacefully on August 1, 2024, in North Little Rock Arkansas. He was born on March 22nd, 1938, in Paris Arkansas to Dan and Hazel Bailey.

He married the love of his life, Deanna Cullens, in 1958. They were married for 38 years and had three children. Thomas is preceded in death...

Jul 28, 2024

Judith Gayle Cates Nelson, born March 28, 1945, to Pauline and Calvin Cates in Little Rock, died on July 28, 2024, in Benton.

She was a Christian, an artist, a lifelong learner and educator, and an animal lover who found a passion for dairy goats later in life which expanded into a business,...