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Arthur William Stewart, Jr.

Arthur William Stewart, Jr.

Mar 15, 2026

Arthur William Stewart, Jr. age 66, of Rison went to be with his Lord on March 15, 2026. He was born May 1, 1959 in Pine Bluff to the late Arthur William Stewart, Sr. and Ruby Pearl Stewart. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Alvin Stewart and Calvin Stewart, his sister Nancy Ashcraft,...

Beverly Carolyn Melton

Beverly Carolyn Melton

Mar 12, 2026

Beverly Carolyn Melton, age 72, of Pine Bluff, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026. She was born July 1, 1953 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the late Henry Bolen and Jean Davenport. Ms. Melton was very proud of her Native American heritage. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She was very close to her granddaughter, Brianna,...

Margaret Lee Millikin

Margaret Lee Millikin

Mar 11, 2026

Margaret Lee Millikin, 87, of Vilonia, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on March 11, 2026. She was born on October 22, 1938, the daughter of the late Marion and Addie Lee. Margaret was united in marriage to Jerry Bob Millikin on December 23, 1959. To this union twin daughters and two sons were born. Preceding her death was...

David Kenneth Lancaster

David Kenneth Lancaster

Mar 10, 2026

David K. Lancaster, 79, of Searcy, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on March 10 while holding the hand of his youngest daughter, Cassandra Lancaster. He was born in Clovis, New Mexico, to the late William “Bill” Lancaster and Faye Jones Lancaster. He was preceded in death by his sister, Janet Hinds.David proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1965...

Brett Christopher Springfield

Brett Christopher Springfield

Mar 9, 2026

Brett Christopher Springfield, age 29, of Rison went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. He was born June 16, 1996 in Jefferson County to Christopher and Donna Springfield. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mike Springfield, BC Reynolds and Ermalee Reynolds, his great-grandparents Van and Nadine Jones. He graduated with honors from Rison High...

Paul Eugene Reed

Paul Eugene Reed

Mar 8, 2026

An obituary will be posted at a later date.

Arther Lee Stephens

Arther Lee Stephens

Mar 8, 2026

Arther Lee Stephens, born November 17, 1950, died on March 8, 2026. He was 75 years old and a Southern Baptist. He was born in a barn in DesArc, Arkansas. He worked many years setting tile in a lot of places. He was loved by many.

He was preceded in death by his wife Susie Marie Stephens. Also his mother, father,...

Rickie Alynn Long

Rickie Alynn Long

Mar 7, 2026

Rickie Alynn Long, passed away in his home with his wife at his bedside, after a battle with cancer. Rickie was born in Hobart, IN, on July 2, 1973, to Rick (Michelle) Long, Dyersburg, TN, and Brenda (Tim) Lawson, Halls, TN. Rickie is survived by both parents, his wife of 28 years, Susan Annette Long, Kensett, AR, two step children,...

Lucy Jonette Sparks

Lucy Jonette Sparks

Mar 5, 2026

Lucy Jonette Sparks, 54, of Sheridan passed away on March 5, 2026, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born July 17, 1971, in Little Rock to Harold Ernest and Wenona Faye Fox Medlock, Lucy worked at Arkansas Health Center for 31 years. Working there has become a family tradition. Her mother, sisters and all three daughters worked there over the years. Lucy...

Jo Baker Moore

Jo Baker Moore

Mar 3, 2026

Jo Baker Moore, age 83, passed away on March 3, 2026, in Pangburn, Arkansas. She was born on November 30, 1942, in Armstrong Springs, Arkansas. Jo brought joy and a humorous spirit to all who knew her.

Throughout her life, Jo had a passion for traveling and enjoyed the great outdoors, often indulging in hunting adventures. Her love for the Razorbacks...

Jimmy Dale Bray

Jimmy Dale Bray

Mar 1, 2026

Jimmy Dale Bray, 70 of Hampton passed from this life on March 1, 2026.

Jimmy was a Master Mason and a member of the Warren Lodge #33. He was talented in carpentry, gardening, drag racing, playing his guitar and crappie fishing. Jimmy loved working with his hands and was always on the lookout for new hobbies.

Jimmy is survived by his wife...

Amy Louise Earnest

Amy Louise Earnest

Feb 28, 2026

Amy Louise Earnest, 81, of Prattsville passed away Saturday February 28, 2026, at her home. Born in Malvern, Arkansas to the late William Ellis and Myrtle Garner Taylor, Amy was a homemaker. She loved gardening, floral arranging, gospel music and most importantly her grandchildren. Amy was a member and attended Sweet Home Baptist Church as long as her health allowed.

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Ruby Jean Glover

Ruby Jean Glover

Feb 27, 2026

Ruby Jean Glover, a beloved member of her family and community, passed away on February 27, 2026, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born on December 24, 1939, in Dyess, Arkansas, Ruby led a life rich in love, laughter, and cherished moments.

Ruby was known for her culinary skills, often gathering family and friends around the table where her delicious cooking brought everyone...

Lisa Kay Handley

Lisa Kay Handley

Feb 26, 2026

Lisa Kay Handley, 49, of Leola, Arkansas, found eternal peace on February 26, 2026, with her beloved, Shannon Stone, and their faithful dogs Todd and Ellie by her side. Lisa was born on February 1, 1977, in Malvern, Arkansas, to Linda Kay (Mosley) Chance and Michael Handley.

Lisa lived life boldly and with a heart full of love. She had a...

Olan "PawPaw" Andrew Roberts

Olan "PawPaw" Andrew Roberts

Feb 25, 2026

Olan "PawPaw" Andrew Roberts, age 91, of Rison, Arkansas, peacefully departed this life to be with his Lord on February 25 2026 Born on October 10, 1934, in Cleveland County to the late Alexander Roberts and Irene Brown Roberts, Olan lived a life marked by love, family, and devotion to those around him.

Olan was a cherished husband to his late...

Virgil Owen Moore

Virgil Owen Moore

Feb 25, 2026

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Jennifer R Burnett

Jennifer R Burnett

Feb 19, 2026

Jennifer Renee Burnett, 30, of Conway went to be with the lord Thursday February 19th, 2026 at her home. She was born September 23rd, 1995 in Little Rock, AR. She is preceded by death by her dad, Clayton Steven Burnett, her Grandmother’s Flo Evonne Eilers and Norma Lee Walls, and her Grandfather Harold Leroy Burnett. Jennifer was a 2014 graduate...

Brenda Frances Bergquist

Brenda Frances Bergquist

Feb 19, 2026

No obituary posted at this time.

Brian Edward Altmiller

Brian Edward Altmiller

Feb 19, 2026

Brian Altmiller was a kind and gentle husband and father. He spent his life teaching and preaching the good news of Jesus. He loved God and he loved his family. He was quick with a smile and was generous with his time. He loved working with his hands and had a great ability to make and repair things. He added...

Greg Owens

Greg Owens

Feb 16, 2026

Preston Gregory Owens' green eyes always sparkled with warmth and a big smile lit up his face. Inquisitive and mischievious, Greg loved people from all walks of life. In fact, with Greg the cliche was true -- he never met a stranger. Whether you remember him by his first name, Preston, or his middle name, Greg, when you met him...

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