Obituaries
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Orpha Jeanette Howard
Nov 7, 2025
Orpha Jeanette Howard, 78, of Rison passed away Friday November 7, 2025 at her home. Born March 7, 1947 to the late Jesse and Elza Newton Parker, Orpha was a homemaker and a foster parent.
In her free time Orpha enjoyed gardening, fishing, traveling to state parks, and arts and crafts. She was also an avid bird watcher and could identify...
Jack Steve Hubbard
Nov 7, 2025
Jack Stephen Hubbard, age 71, of Jacksonville went to be with his Lord on November 7, 2025. He was born October 30, 1954, in Danville, Illinois to Jack Hubbard and Jane Hubbard Peters. He was preceded in death by his father, wife Marilyn Hubbard. Mr. Hubbard retired from the United States Air Force after 21 years for his country. He...
Daniel Adam Hicks
Nov 4, 2025
Daniel Adam Hicks, born on May 4, 1990, in Searcy, Arkansas, passed away on November 4, 2025, in North Little Rock, Arkansas following a tragic motorcycle accident.
Daniel had a career in cable television services, a job he truly loved. Throughout his life, he faced challenges with a courageous heart, proving time and again that he was capable of overcoming the...
Cecil Earl Thorne
Nov 2, 2025
Cecil Earl Thorne, age 88, of Kensett went to be with his Lord on November 2, 2025. He was born January 13, 1937 in Houston, Texas to the late Robert Earl Thorne and Josie Mae Thorne. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife Patricia Thorne, his daughter Marie Weatherhogg, and his grandson Carlton...
Billy Harvey Jacks
Oct 31, 2025
Billy Harvey Jacks, age 96, of the Randall community, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, at the Greenhouse Cottages in Rison, Arkansas. Born on March 10, 1929, Billy was the beloved son of the late Fred and Linnie (Reed) Jacks.
He was preceded in death by his cherished wife of 67 years, Sewilda (Rodgers) Jacks, whom he married on February 17, 1956. Billy...
Curtis Everton Davidson
Oct 29, 2025
Curtis Everton "Buddy" Davidson, 79, of Star City, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday October 29, 2025, at his home. Born April 15, 1946 in Garnett, Arkansas, to the late Clyde E. and Augusta Mae Jenkins Davidson, Curtis was retired from the United States Army, Levi-Strauss, and at the Pine Bluff Arsenal. During the Vietnam Conflict, Sgt. Davidson served with the 3rd...
Phyllis Ann Heath
Oct 29, 2025
Our family is heartbroken to share that our sweet Phyllis Heath has left this Earth. She passed peacefully, surrounded by love, and we are finding comfort in knowing she lived a long and full life. Phyllis had the biggest heart - always ready to give you a hug or share a story from “back in the day”. She was a...
Martha Sue McCormick
Oct 28, 2025
Martha Sue McCormick, 80, of Malvern passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, in Hot Springs, AR. Born November 2, 1944, in Hico, Louisiana to the late James Travis and Dor0thy Ann Pixley Ferguson, she was a graduate of Hico High School, Southern Baptist College, and Ouachita Baptist University.
Sue was a devoted pastor’s wife. She served beside her husband...
Colleen Elizabeth Holleman
Oct 27, 2025
Colleen Holleman, 73, of Woodlawn, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 27, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Helen Lola Lay and Ninuel Blevins Lay.
Colleen was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran and worked more than 33 years at the Pine Bluff Arsenal. She will be remembered for her kindness, patience, love of...
Arthur Bertany
Oct 26, 2025
Arthur Bertany, a beloved figure in his community, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, at the age of 100. Born on August 17, 1925, Arthur was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
A proud veteran of World War II, Arthur served his country with honor, an experience that shaped his character and fostered a deep sense of camaraderie. He...
Nola Mae Rushing
Oct 26, 2025
Nola Mae (Bradley) Rushing was born September 6, 1945. Our beloved Momma, Sweet Grandma, Great-Grandma, Aunt, and friend passed away peacefully at UAMS on Sunday, October 26th , 2025 at the age of 80, surround by her family. She was reunited in Heaven with her devoted husband Bill, who preceded her in death just a few months earlier. Their love...
Velma Jean Usery
Oct 24, 2025
Velma Jean Usery, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on December 30, 1945, Velma was a remarkable woman whose love for family and unwavering faith imbued her life with joy and purpose.
Velma her role as a mother to her children, Anita Corwin (Robert), Dean Chatman, and Don...
John Franklin " Brother Frank" Pfenenger
Oct 22, 2025
John Franklin “Brother Frank” Pfenenger Sr., 69, of Sheridan passed away Wednesday October 22, 2025 at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. Born to the late James Franklin and Anna May (Willis) Pfenenger in Kansas City, Missouri; John was a 1974 graduate of Blue Springs High School in Blue Springs, Missouri. John then went on to graduate from the Kentucky Associates...
Vickey Kim Ogerly
Oct 21, 2025
Vickey Kim (Jones) Ogerly 62 of Littlefield, Texas, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025. She was born in Warren, AR, to Daniel C. and Evelyn D. Jones. She loved spending time with her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Ezlis and Alma Doss of Rison, her paternal grandparents D.W. and Odie Jones of Warren, AR, her parents...
Brandy Dana Barnett
Oct 17, 2025
Brandy Dana Barnett, 47, of Rison passed away on October 17, 2025, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born on October 20, 1977, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and her life was a testament to love, family, and a dedication to her community.
Brandy was a cherished wife to Vince Barnett and a devoted mother to her children, Hunter Barnett (Kelsie) and...
Audrie Lee Pendley Niccum
Oct 17, 2025
Audrie Lee Pendley Niccum, born on July 10, 1936, in Cameron, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025, in Bryant, Arkansas. Audrie lived a life dedicated to service, both to her community and to her loved ones.
She spent most of her life working at Buie Funeral Home in Sheridan, where she worked diligently from 1971 until 2017. Throughout her...
Carolyn Sue Duncan
Oct 14, 2025
Carolyn Sue Duncan, 78, of Sheridan passed away Tuesday October 14, 2025. Born November 28, 1946 in Sheridan, Arkansas to the late Don and Doris Meek; Carolyn was retired form the Department of Human Services where she served as a supervisor. She enjoyed crafting, traveling and trips to Branson as well as playing Bunko.
Left to cherish her memory are her...
Jerry Donald Cox
Oct 14, 2025
Jerry Donald Cox, age 83, of Woodlawn, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, with his great love, Jane Cox, by his side and surrounded by family who loved him deeply.
Jerry was born on October 30, 1941, in Grapevine, Arkansas, to Hallie Cox, Sr., and Maggie White Cox. He graduated from Watson Chapel High School in 1959 and married his...
Marlene Guyer
Oct 11, 2025
Marlene Mae Guyer died on the afternoon of Saturday October 11th, 2025. She was born Marlene Mae Strong in Springfield Illinois on the 6th of September in 1935, the same year that the Hoover Dam was dedicated by President Roosevelt and parking meters were seen by the American public for the first time. She spent most of her childhood and...
Edna Mae Wilson
Oct 10, 2025
Edna Mae Wilson, 85, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025. She was born in Campbell, AR to the late James and Mallie Amburgey on August 22, 1940, and grew up in Marshall, AR. She married Jimmy "Mike" Wilson on October 11, 1963, celebrating over 50 years of marriage before his passing in 2016.
She was preceded in death by her...
