Obituaries

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,...

May 29, 2024

Bella "Marie" Dunlap, 72, of Alexander, Arkansas was born to the late, Lloyd Edwin Jacobson and Mildred Mable (Yeilding) Jacobson, on Friday, August 3rd, 1951, in Ft. Benning, Georgia. She left this world and entered her Heavenly home on Wednesday, May 29th, 2024, surrounded by love. Marie was the most kind, sweetest woman you could ever meet. She loved...

May 29, 2024

Caleb Scott Smith, 18, of Alexander, Arkansas was born to Coby Scott Smith and Stacey Lynn (Bores) Murray, on Friday, December 2nd, 2005, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He left this world far too soon on Wednesday, May 29th, 2024, surrounded by love. To know Caleb, was to immediately love Caleb. Caleb was a recent graduate of Bryant High School's...

May 28, 2024

Lucinda "Cindy" Elaine Hurley, 61, of Alexander, Arkansas was born to, Jon Harrison Roark and Gracie Faye (Williams) Roark, on Wednesday, March 27th, 1963, in Malvern, Arkansas. She left this world too soon on Tuesday, May 28th, 2024, safely in her home and surrounded by love. Cindy was a fantastic mother, grandmother, and an amazing, loving, and devoted wife...

May 25, 2024

Marvin Eli Vance, 67, of Mabelvale, Arkansas was born to, Bo Hinchey and Yvonne Vance, on Tuesday, July 10th, 1956, in Wynne, Arkansas. He left this world too soon on Saturday, May 25th, 2024, surrounded by love. Marvin never took life too seriously; he was always joking about everything. In his downtime, he loved watching TV, spending time outdoors,...

May 23, 2024

Robert "Rob" Lloyd Thomas, Jr., 63, of Alexander, Arkansas was born to, Robert "Bobby" Thomas, Sr. and Guyva (Starks) Thomas,  Tuesday, August 30th, 1960. Rob left this world a lifetime of cherished memories on Thursday, May 23rd, 2024.

Rob's life was vibrant, fearless. He found solace in the silence of the deer woods and found pride in...