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Tammy Laraine Pruitt
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...
Stephen Marvin Hamilton
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...
Teresa Verna Wilson
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....
Robert Ray Stickley
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...
Dr. James Russell Moneypenny
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...
Ricky Ray Cole
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.
Steven Mckinley Jones
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...
Joseph Eugene Reynolds
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....
James Stephen Thompson
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...
Deborah Louise Gunter
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...
Reba Irene Matthews
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...
Glenda J. Taylor
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,...
John Jackson Ward
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...
Loretta "Sue" Thompson
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...
Thomas Alton Bailey, Sr.
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...
Gayle Nelson
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,...
Sammy Michael Priest
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...
Martha Nell Franklin
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...
Flora Irene Branch
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...
Virginia Dale Hardgrave
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....
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