Karla Joy Coffman
Apr 3, 2023
Karla Joy Coffman, 37, passed away in the early hours of Monday, April 3, 2023.
Karla was what people needed. She showed up every day for the people in her life, caring, loving, advising, and championing them. Professionally, through her time at Eat My Catfish and later, Kanga Studio, she impacted hundreds of...
Warren William Sweatt
Mar 29, 2023
Warren William "Papa" Sweatt, 82, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 29th, 2023. He was born to the late, Therman A. Sweatt and Ruby N. Armstrong (Graves) on Wednesday, November 20th, 1940, in Hope, Arkansas. Warren is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Mike Armstrong. Warren is survived by his wife of...
Barbara Ann Hampton
Mar 27, 2023
Barbara Ann Hampton, 82, of Benton, Arkansas passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023. She was born to the late, Sidney and Millie Anna (Williams) Haley, on Tuesday, December 17, 1940, in Piggott, Arkansas. Barbara loved being outdoors and gardening when she was able. She also loved reading and sewing, but above all else, she loved her family—especially her...
Carol Jean Napton
Mar 21, 2023
Carol Jean Napton
We are sad to announce that Carol passed on March 21, 2023
Born: Decatur, Illinois June 1, 1936
Died: Little Rock Arkansas March 21, 2023
Carol was the daughter of Melvin and Flossie (McCulley) Johnson.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband,...
Lela Mae "Dean" Ellis
Mar 19, 2023
Lela Mae "Dean" Ellis of Little Rock, Arkansas went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at the age of 86 years old.
Dean Ellis was born in Conway, Arkansas on Friday, September 18, 1936, and was the eighth child out of eleven children born to the late, Charley and Minnie Andrew James....
Cher Kao Thao
Mar 19, 2023
Captain Cher Kao Thao passed away at UAMS Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas on March 19, 2023. A veteran of the Vietnam War, Cher Kao was Company 5 Commander, Battalion 222, and front-line leader 14011Company Commander. During the war, he sustained three injuries that occurred on the Ho-Chi-Minh Trail #6. His firstinjury was in the...
Lleyton Daniel Roach
Mar 15, 2023
Lleyton Daniel Roach, 19, of Bryant, Arkansas left this world too soon on Wednesday, March 15th, 2023. He was born on July 27th, 2003, in Dallas Texas. He was a student and attended Bryant High School. When Lleyton wasn't at school, he was with his family. He loved his family and cherished the memories he made with all of...
David Richard Cranford
Mar 13, 2023
David Richard Cranford, 96, of Hot Springs, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 13, 2023. He was born to the late, Robert and Tennie (Church) Cranford, on Monday, October 4, 1926, in Little Rock, Arkansas.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Tennie Cranford, and his siblings, Charles Franklin Cranford,...
Annette Maddox
Mar 9, 2023
Annette Maddox, 58, of Bauxite, was born in Benton, Arkansas on October 26, 1964, to Tommy and Beverly Henry Maddox. When her earthly duties as "Queen Annette" were fulfilled, she received her eternal crown on March 9, 2023.
Annette was an exemplary daughter, sister, friend, and "mother" to decades worth of students that were privileged...
Paul Melvin Hamby
Mar 9, 2023
Paul Melvin Hamby, 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. with his loving and devoted son, Mark Hamby, by his side at Arbor Oaks Health Care & Rehab in Malvern, AR.
Paul was born on Monday, November 9, 1936, to parents, William Harrison Hamby and Georgia Belle Hamby, in...
James Edward Purscell
Mar 8, 2023
James Edward Purscell, 88, of Malvern, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. He was born to the late, Joseph Earl Purscell and Francis (Jeffries) Robbins, on Tuesday, September 11, 1934, in Winterset, Iowa. For anyone who knows Jim, he liked to read western books and the Bible. He enjoyed talking and telling long stories that captivated you....
Harold Gene Phillips
Mar 7, 2023
Harold Gene Phillips, 80, of Bryant, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, March 7th, 2023. He was born to the late, Willis and Clara Phillips, on Friday, September 18th, 1942, in Sylvan Hills, Arkansas. Harold was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and running dogs for foxes and coyotes. He loved to build and piddle—anything he could with his...
Donald Fleming Whitcomb
Mar 3, 2023
Donald Fleming Whitcomb, 64, of Mabelvale, Arkansas passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023. He was born on Friday, September 26, 1958.
His celebration of life will be held at Eagle Point Church of God on Geyer Springs at a later date.
Karson Jace Hughes
Feb 24, 2023
Karson Jace Hughes, 10, of Little Rock, Arkansas entered this world June 4, 2012, and peacefully left for his heavenly eternal home February 24, 2023.
Carrying forth his memory, Karson leaves behind his father, Thomas Hughes, bonus mom, Amanda Hughes, mother, Lacey Cunningham, two of the best big sisters, Kylie and Emily Cunningham, and best friend and...
Matthew Glenn Stutts
Feb 24, 2023
Matthew Glenn Stutts, 41, of Benton, Arkansas passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Encore Heart Hospital in Bryant, Arkansas. He was born on Sunday, August 2, 1981, to EV Stutts, Jr and Anna C. Sizemore, in Seattle, Washington.
Matthew is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Charlotte and Eldon Charlton; paternal grandmother, Mary Holman;...
Mark Preston Cox
Feb 24, 2023
Mark Preston Cox, 65, of Mabelvale, Arkansas passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023. He was born on Monday, July 1, 1957, to Charles Cox and Dorothy Newcomber.
Mark was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed camping, traveling, and Nascar. Marks favorite place was Glacier National Park. He loved spending time outdoors and teaching his...
Stephanie Karol Lott
Feb 19, 2023
Stephanie Karol Lott, 68, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, February 19th, 2023. She was born to, Scott Stewart and Alene (Smith) Glosson, on Thursday, June 24th, 1954, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Stephanie loved to decorate for holidays, cross stitch, reading, and doing crossword puzzles. She loved spending time with her family and was a dedicated Nana....
Carol Ann Harrison
Feb 18, 2023
Carol Ann Harrison, 71, of Bryant, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023. She was born to the late, Robert and Louise (Pacillo) Smith, on Friday, August 3, 1951, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. If anyone knew Carol, they know how much she loved her family—especially her grandchildren. They were the highlight of her life. Her family was very important...
Janis "Jan" Elaine Payne
Feb 18, 2023
Janis "Jan" Elaine Payne, 78, of Bryant, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023. She was born to the late, Aston and Maxine (Holmes) Gray, on Monday, January 2, 1945. Jan loved animals and would rescue all of them that she could. She also enjoyed volunteering at the Little Rock Zoo. She loved nature, fishing, traveling, and really...
Tracy Gene Bennett
Feb 12, 2023
Tr acy Gene Bennett, 56, of Mabelvale, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023. He was born to, Harold and Linda Bennett, on Monday, November 14, 1966, in Forrest City, Arkansas. Tracy was a very personable and outgoing man. He never met a stranger and had many friends who he loved. Anyone who knew him, knew how kind...
