Obituaries
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Debbie Jane Valdez
Dec 16, 2025
Debbie Valdez, 68, of Sheridan passed away Tuesday December 16, 2025. Born September 10, 1953 in Rison, Arkansas to the late Curtis and Mae Jones Hopper, Debbie was a member of the Rison Assembly of God Church.
Full obituary to come soon. Services will be private.
Benjamin Lewis Roach
Dec 15, 2025
Benjamin Lewis Roach, age 89, of Conway, Arkansas went to be with his Lord on December 15, 2025, Mr. Roach was born April 2, 1936 in Conway, Arkansas to the late James H. Roach and Ollie M Lawson Roach.
He spent many years on the road as a truck driver. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting, then his hobby became...
Randy Keith Jacks
Dec 12, 2025
Randy Keith Jacks, 47, of Rison passed away Friday December 12, 2025. Born March 17, 1978 to Randy and Donna Cole Jacks. Keith formerly worked for Union Pacific Railroad.
Keith enjoyed training dogs and coon hunting. He loved music and has always loved attending concerts. Keith had a big heart and loved with everything he had.
Left to cherish his memory are...
Alma Rita Bowlin Stevenson
Dec 11, 2025
Alma Rita Stevenson was born on June 3rd, 1939 in Cleveland County, Arkansas. She was called home on December 11, 2025 in Conway, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Allen Bowlin, Eula Henrietta Elizabeth (Lunsford) Bowlin, and husband Ray D. Stevenson, her siblings, Poli, Harold, Francis, and Don, and one great-great grandchild, Nino Ridolfi.
Born and raised...
Dennis Earl Holleman
Dec 11, 2025
Dennis E. Holleman, 70, of Hensley, Arkansas, joined his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 11, 2025, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born in Little Rock, AR on March 15, 1955 to Doyne and Marcell Holleman, he was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Randy Holleman and Ricky Holleman, and his sister, Rhonda Evans. He is survived by his...
Bill Charles Buford
Dec 7, 2025
Billy “Bill” C. Buford, 86, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, in Benton. He was born December 2, 1939, in Yell County, the son of the late Lee and Effie Hill Buford.
Bill spent his early years in McGehee. Pine Bluff, Lake Village, and Sheridan before ultimately settling in Benton to be closer to his family. He...
Rickey Holstead
Dec 3, 2025
Rickey Lynn Holstead passed away December 3, 2025 in Heber Springs, Arkansas. Born May 23, 1957 in Dumas, Arkansas to the late Vestal and Wanda Brooks Holstead, Rickey worked as a mechanic.
Rickey is survived by one grandson; brothers Bill Holstead (Barbara), Jamie Holstead (Kathy), and David Holstead (Jodie); sisters Sherry Goins (Gene), Tammy Smit, and Connie Perry (Stewart) as...
Grover James Hart
Nov 26, 2025
Grover James Hart fell asleep in death on November 26th, 2025 at the age of 88 years old. His family was by his side. His wife of 70 years, Barbara Hart (Skinner), and his two surviving children; son, Billy Hart and daughter, Sally Thompson.
Grover was born in Cherry Valley, AR to Lawrence and Nancy Hart. He grew up with 3...
Oscar Allen Gerard, Sr.
Nov 20, 2025
Oscar Allen Gerard, Sr., 81, of Rison, went to be with his Lord on November 20, 2025. He was born on November 7, 1944, in Dumas, Arkansas, to the late Josephine Gerard-Veazy. In addition, he was preceded in death by his Step-Father Ed Veazy, siblings Mary Turner, Albert Gerard, and Joann Woods.
Oscar lived a life defined by service, integrity, and...
Rahbin Rae McKay
Nov 18, 2025
Rahbin Rae “LadyRae” McKay, 59, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on November 18, 2025, one day before her 60th birthday. She was born on November 19, 1965, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Milton “Dana” Kelley and Bobbett Keith Kelley Holloway. Rahbin was known for her deep love of people—cooking for them, serving them, and welcoming them with open arms. When...
Pamela Jeanine Du Bois
Nov 16, 2025
Pamela Jeanine (Aprile) Du Bois went to her rest on November 16, 2025. She drew her last breath, peacefully at 11:17 p.m. with her husband of 35 years, Lou, close at her side. She was 64 years old.
Pamela began her life’s journey on July 18, 1961, in Louisville, Kentucky to parents Don and Joyce Aprile. She was the fifth born...
Dukey Duncan
Nov 16, 2025
Dukey Duncan, 68, of Rison, passed away November 16, 2025 at Conway Regional Hospital. He was born August 6, 1957 in Bakersfield, California, the son of the late Arthur Duncan and Betty Fleetwood Anderson. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sandy Duncan, of Rison; one daughter, Becky Duncan of Rison; two sons, Jeremy (Jennifer) Duncan of Rison...
Samuel Troy Briant
Nov 14, 2025
Sam Briant, age 77, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025. Sam was born October 5, 1948 in Warren, Arkansas to the late Gladys and Troy Briant. Sam was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Cecil Thompson, his sister Eloise Weeks and his sister, Vernelle Bearden.
He is survived by his son Troy Briant, his siter Joann Cosper and...
Martha Rutter
Nov 14, 2025
Martha L. Rutter, 71, of Searcy passed away Friday November 14, 2025. Obituary will be posted at later date.
Peter Murray
Nov 13, 2025
Peter Thomas Murray, 70 passed away unexpectedly on November 13, 2025 in Hot Springs Arkansas, where he lived for forty years. Peter was born in Tecumseh Michigan on September 3, 1955, to Robert Murray and Virginia Murray.
After attending Tecumseh High School and Holy Cross College, Peter lived most of his adult life in the Hot Springs area and became an...
Veronica Marie Cunningham
Nov 12, 2025
Veronica Marie Lawrence Cunningham, age 63, passed away peacefully at her home on November 12, 2025. Born on May 24, 1962, in Fort Riley, Kansas, she was the daughter of Conley Eugene Lawrence and Alice Melvine Peters Lawrence. Veronica was known for her love of fishing, crocheting, and cherished moments spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death...
Carla Jacks
Nov 11, 2025
Carla Ann Jacks, age 64, of Pine Bluff went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 11, 2025. She was born September 10, 1961, in Star City, Arkansas to Burley Dwain Williams and Barbara Lou Williams. She graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1979. She later graduated from Jefferson School of Nursing in 1985.
Carla retired from a dedicated...
Gwendolyn Gail Leasure
Nov 10, 2025
Gwendolyn Gail Leasure, age 77, of Kensett, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025. Born on April 12, 1948, Gwendolyn was a beloved member of her community and cherished by all who knew her.
Gwendolyn, best known as Gail, had a passion for cooking and was known for her wonderful culinary skills. She owned several local establishments, including Tootin' Moo...
James William Launius
Nov 9, 2025
James William Launius, 80, of Grapevine, Arkansas, passed away Sunday November 9th, 2025. Born on September 14th, 1945, in Tinsman, Arkansas, to the late Andrew Launius and Lessis May Nix, James spent 20 years as an Aircraft Mechanic for the United States Air Force. He was a retired mechanic for the Sheridan bus shop, and had an avid love for...
Betty Falcinelli
Nov 8, 2025
Betty Falcinelli, a loving homemaker and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025, in Heber Springs, Arkansas, the age of 86. Born on September 6, 1939, in Bald Knob, Arkansas, was a devoted Christian.
Known for her bossy yet loving personality, Betty enriched the lives of all who knew her. She was an active member of...
