Obituaries
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Ellen Louise Reed
Sep 21, 2024
Ellen Louise Reed, age 85, of Stuttgart and formerly of Rison, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2024. She was born on January 29, 1939, in Altheimer, Arkansas, to the late Howard and Eula Pipkin Smith.
Louise was a devoted homemaker who found joy in caring for her family, home, and friends. She cherished time spent with loved ones, attending church,...
Katheryn Lavaughn Smith- Langston
Sep 20, 2024
Katheryn L. Smith- Langston of Garner went to be with her Lord and savior on September 20, 2024 after a month long illness. Katheryn was born June 6, 1938 to Clyde and Honor Blount of Garner. She was the oldest of eight children.
Katheryn was a beloved companion and mother. She devoted her life to raising children and spoiling her grandchildren....
Judy Williams
Sep 20, 2024
Judy LaVern Williams, a loving mother, grandmother, and devoted family woman, passed away on September 20, 2024, at the age of 68, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born in Modesto, California, to Jack and Frances "Bernice" Morrison, Judy shared 44 wonderful years with her beloved husband, Harvey L. Williams. Judy enjoyed simple pleasures: shopping, watching TV, especially Big Brother, going to...
Michael Doane West
Sep 18, 2024
Michael Doane West, of Mabelvale, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. He was born June 26, 1969 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andy and Sherry McElroy. He was a faithful member of First Missionary Baptist Church of Mabelvale. He was also an avid Arkansas Razorback fan.
He is survived...
Bobby Heath
Sep 15, 2024
Bobby Heath, age 74, of Sheridan passed away on September 15, 2024. He was born February 23, 1950 in Pine Bluff to the late Charles and Judy Heath. Mr. Heath was a United States Army Veteran and worked for the Grant County Solid Waste Division.
He is survived by his loving wife Phyllis Heath, his sons, John Heath and his wife...
Miles David Ellis
Sep 15, 2024
Miles David Ellis, age 49, of Sheridan went to be with his Lord on September 15, 2024. He was born October 13, 1974 in Pine Bluff to David Miles Ellis and Susie Ellis. He was preceded in death by his father, David Miles Ellis. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing his guitar.
He is survived by his mother Susie Ellis, his...
Brenda E. Ward
Sep 12, 2024
Brenda Elaine Billings Ward, age 63, of Rison passed away on September 12, 2024. She was born September 21, 1961 in Malvern to the late Fate E. Billings and Rosa Mary Lockhart. She is preceded in death by her father Fate E. Billings and Mary Lockhart, her husband Mike Ward, brother Cody Billings, and sister-in-law Laura Brown. She loved crafting,...
Raven Star Johnson
Sep 8, 2024
Raven Star Johnson of Searcy, Arkansas passed away on September 8, 2024. She was born to Jesse Johnson and Kristy Lefford in Poteau, Oklahoma on September 3, 2003. Raven enjoyed star gazing, nature and being outdoors, and spending time with family.
She was preceded in death by great grandparents, James and Josephine Bigham, James and Ethel Mclelyea and, Calvin and Martha...
Madge Regina Kimbrell Broxson
Sep 8, 2024
Madge Regina Broxson, affectionately known as Sis and GiGi, passed away on September 8, 2024, in Porter, Texas, at the age of 69. Born on August 25, 1955, in Warren, Arkansas, she was a cherished daughter, sister, wife, aunt, and pet parent.
Regina grew up in a loving family, she was daddy’s girl and shared a special bond with her brother...
Bonnie Jean Hamm
Sep 8, 2024
Bonnie Jean Hamm, age 81, of Griffithville went to be with her Lord on Sunday, September 8, 2024. She was born September 19, 1942 in Biscoe, Arkansas to the late John and Ethel Wagner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her seven siblings. She enjoyed cooking, canning, shopping and spending time with her family.
She is...
Debra Ulrich
Sep 5, 2024
Debra Diane Ulrich, age 73, of Searcy went to be with her Lord on September 5, 2024. She was born January 12, 1951 in Tracy, California. She was preceded in death by her mother Aileen Brannon and her husband James Ulrich. She enjoyed drawing, coloring, working puzzles, watching bird, listening to music and dancing.
She is survived by her children Daniel...
James Ahillen
Sep 4, 2024
James Ahillen, age 79, of Searcy, Arkansas, passed away on September 4, 2024.
James dedicated his career to Share Corporation, where he made significant contributions and was known for his professionalism and dedication. His work impacted many, and his legacy within the company will be remembered for years to come.
Before embarking on his professional...
Lynetta Jo Neisius
Sep 2, 2024
A full obituary will be posted soon.
Cremation arrangements provided by Cole Funeral Home and Crematory in Kensett, Arkansas. Please sign the online guestbook at www.sullivanfuneralcare.com
Kent Brian Davis
Aug 25, 2024
Kent Brian Davis, age 60, of Warren passed away on August 25, 2024. He was born November 22, 1963 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Kenneth and Charlotte Davis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Jeff Davis. He worked as an electrician. He enjoyed swimming, and spending time with his family and...
Arlie Edward Bridges
Aug 25, 2024
Arlie Edward Bridges, 80, of Belfast, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at home on August 25, 2024. He was born on May 31, 1944, in Hot Springs to Arlie Franklin Bridges and Gussie Chunn Bridges Hignight. Known for his sense of humor, Arlie was outgoing and always had a good joke to share. He especially loved children and would do...
Glenn Edward Ford, Jr.
Aug 25, 2024
Glenn Edward Ford, Jr., age 75 of Sheridan, passed away peacefully August 25, 2024. He was born September 4, 1948 to the late Glenn Sr. and Anna Koon Ford. Glenn was a proud Marine, serving his Country in the Vietnam War, and later joined the National Guard. He was an avid fisherman, he loved taking his family fishing, watching...
Linda Darlene Davis
Aug 24, 2024
Linda Darlene Davis, age 64, of Vilonia went to be with The Lord on August 24, 2024. She was
born December 10, 1959, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Jimmy Earl Kyzer and Delolar Williams
Kyzer. She was a faithful member of Oak Bowery Baptist Church, where she led the Children’s
Church for over 20 years. She loved fishing, sewing, being outdoors, but most...
Jimmy L. Gill
Aug 23, 2024
Jimmy “Ricky” Louis Gill, age 67, of Sheridan, passed away and went to be with his Lord on Friday, August 23, 2024. Born on December 11, 1956, in Crossett, Arkansas, Ricky as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was raised in Star City, where he would later meet and marry his loving wife, Rhonda Puckett. Together, they...
Dawn Chestnut
Aug 22, 2024
Dawn Rachelle Chestnut, age 33, passed away peacefully on August 22nd, 2024 with her family by her side. The last few weeks of life family and friends gathered to shower her with love.
Dawn was born to Cecil Chestnut and Jodi Watson on November 9th, 1990. She graduated from Riverview High School in 2009, was a longtime...
