Obituaries

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,...

Jul 28, 2024

Sammy Michael Priest was born on Thursday, February 2nd, 1950, and passed on Sunday, July 28th, 2024, at age 74.

He is predeceased by his parents, Fay Edward and Virginia (Butler) Priest; along with his siblings, Ginger Harris, and Tony and Dale Priest. He also will be reunited in heaven with his daughter, Rayna. Oh, what a...

Jul 26, 2024

Martha Nell Franklin (Wilson), 92, of Little Rock passed away July 26, 2024 at home with her family by her side. Martha was born January 13, 1932 to the late Willis Jennings and Ethel Wilson in Boughton, Arkansas. Martha retired from AT&T (Teletype) after a few years of disability from multiple back surgeries.

Martha was preceded in...

Jul 21, 2024

The family of Flora would like to thank you for honoring her memory by your presence today.

Flora Branch, 91, of Crow's Community passed away on Sunday, July 21st, 2024.

She was born on Friday, November 11, 1932, to the late, Garvis Earl and Flonie Yarbrough Freeman. She was a graduate of Fuller High School...

Jul 21, 2024

Virginia Dale Hardgrave, 80, of Bryant, Arkansas was born to the late, Curtis Lafitte O'Rear and Ruth O'Rear, on Thursday, July 6th, 1944. She left this world on Sunday, July 21st, 2024, surrounded by love. Virginia was an avid sports fan who loved the Razorbacks. She worked for the Arkansas Bar Association as a CLE for over 26 years....

Jul 18, 2024

Linda Darlene Stewart Gray passed away, with her husband and son holding her hand, on Thursday, July 18th, 2024, at 1:40 P.M. at the age of 77.  She was born on Tuesday, February 25th, 1947, in  Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late James F. and Bonnie H. Stewart.

She was known by most as "Lele" because that's...

Jul 17, 2024

Shari Ashcraft Fitchette, 86, of Little Rock, Arkansas was born to the late, Arthur Abernathy Ashcraft and Helen Faye (Nuesch) Ashcraft, on Friday, December 17th, 1937, in Malvern, Arkansas. She was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024, surrounded by love and safely in her bed. Shari graduated from Arkansas...

Jul 16, 2024

Rebecca "Becky" Jane Sperry, 79, of North Little Rock, Arkansas was born to the late, Faver Irby and Mildred (Lane) Irby, on Saturday, May 19th, 1945, in Conway, Arkansas. She left this world surrounded by love, on Tuesday, July 16th, 2024, safely in her home. Becky loved life to the fullest, and she had a fun and outgoing spirit...

Jul 12, 2024

Kenneth Allen "Bull" Durham went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 12, 2024.

Ken was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to Nettie Beulah (Jones) and Armor Bradley Durham on December 21, 1936.  He was an only child but was adored by his many aunts, uncles and cousins. Ken married the love of his...

Jul 10, 2024

Julie Ann Bellott, age 64, peacefully passed away Wednesday, July 10th, at Baptist Hospital.

She is preceded in death by her loving parents, Joann and Ray Pearce.

Julie had a zest for life. She lived life to the fullest.  In her prime, she had many hobbies. Julie was in a bowling league, as well as...

Jul 7, 2024

Brandy Faye Parrott, 50, of Little Rock, Arkansas went to be with her heavenly father on Sunday, July 7th, 2024. She was born on Friday, June 28th, 1974, to Jerry and Carolyn Sue Parrott in San Antonio, Texas.

Brandy was known for being a Christian and her loving and kind heart. When she loved, she loved with...

Jul 7, 2024

Sarah Irene Gilbert Doan, 86, of Mabelvale, Arkansas was born to the late, Willie Gilbert and Ruth (Walters) Gilbert, on Friday, September 17th, 1937, in Benton, Arkansas. She left this world on Sunday, July 7th, 2024, peacefully at home.

She is preceded in death by loving husband, George Doan; daughter, Donna Smith; son, George Doan; and five...

Jul 5, 2024

Billy Leon Simpson, 74, of Benton, Arkansas was born to the late, Willie Simpson and Juanita (Birdwell) Simpson, on Tuesday, February 14th, 1950, in Beebe, Arkansas. Those who knew Billy, knew he was an all-around hard working country boy. Providing for his family brought him a great deal of joy. Billy enjoyed being outdoors, watching westerns, working on any...

Jul 3, 2024

James R. Knoedl, known affectionately to many as Jimbo, was born to the late, Carl Knoedl and Marjorie (Sullivan) Knoedl, on Sunday, July 19th, 1942, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024, at the age of 81.

Jimbo is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Marjorie Knoedl; nephew, Caleb...

Jul 1, 2024

Rachael Lynn Terry, 52, of Jacksonville, Arkansas was born to the late, LeRoy E. Tinkler, Sr. and Catherine A. (Wunsh) Tinkler, on Saturday, January 29th, 1972, in Elgin, Illinois. Rachael passed peacefully from Earthly slumber into Jesus' awaiting arms due to complications of diabetes on Monday, July 1st, 2024, safely in her home.

Rachael is predeceased by...

Jun 27, 2024

Terry Lee Fowler, 71, of Mayflower, Arkansas was born to the late, Tommy Joe Fowler and Bonnie Marie (Schoonover) Fowler, on Sunday, January 25th, 1953, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He left this world as an accomplished man on Thursday, June 27th, 2024, surrounded by love and safely snuggled on his couch. Throughout Terry's life, he was a bull rider,...