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Joyce Gandy

Joyce Gandy

Nov 14, 2022

Joyce Gandy of Vilonia, passed away on November 14, 2022 in Vilonia, Arkansas at the age of 87.

She was born on September 7, 1935 in Eudora, Arkansas to Levy and Cora Bell Brooks. 

Joyce is survived by her two children, Ronnie Huggins of Mayflower, Arkansas; Debra Bowie of Vilonia; three grandchildren, Brandon Huggins of Virginia, Charles Huggins of Virginia, Amanda Jones of Vilonia; four great-grandchildren as well as many extended family and friends. 

She...

Sammie Vinson

Sammie Vinson

Nov 13, 2022

Sammie Vinson, age 74, of Woodlawn, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, November 13, 2022. He was born November 22, 1947 to the late Eugene Vinson and Analene Jacks Vinson.

Sam graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1965. Following high school, he married his high school sweetheart Linda Spakes and started his family. He worked...

Emma Roberts

Emma Roberts

Nov 12, 2022

Emma Jean May Roberts, age 83, of Sheridan passed away on November 12, 2022. She was born July 5, 1939 in Lost Corner, Arkansas to the late Howard and Alice May. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Albert “Curly” Roberts. Mrs. Roberts was a member of First Southern Baptist Church in Sheridan...

Regina Fern Tarkington

Regina Fern Tarkington

Nov 11, 2022

Regina Fern Tarkington, of Searcy, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022. She was born December 21, 1938 in Center Hill, AR to the late Hardy Benton and Esther Clay Lawson.  Fern spent 50 years as an accountant for General Motor Co., and once she retired, had a great many hobbies.  She enjoyed traveling with her sister Kay, reading, and...

Bill Burnham

Bill Burnham

Nov 11, 2022

William Lucas "Bill" Burnham, known to many as Sparky, of Vilonia, Arkansas passed away on November 11, 2022 at the age of 49.

Bill was born on March 14, 1973, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Gary Ray Kimsey and Patricia Ellen Andrews. He was raised by his grandmother, Jenny Moore in Hampton, Arkansas. He was a christian and a member of the Conway Cowboy Church. He owned and operated B&B Siding for...

Roy Ambrose Clark, Sr.

Roy Ambrose Clark, Sr.

Nov 11, 2022

Roy Ambrose Clark, Sr. age 79, of Sheridan passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022. He was born March 31, 1943 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the late Charles and Vesta Clark. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Roy A. Clark, Jr. and his brother Charles Wesley Clark. Mr. Clark...

Linda Kay (Bowden)  Fox

Linda Kay (Bowden) Fox

Nov 10, 2022

Linda Kay Bowden Fox, age 80, of Bradenton, Florida went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 10, 2022, while at Green House Cottages of Rison, Arkansas. Born June 9, 1942, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, she was a daughter of the late Sterling Arthur Bowden and Cordelia 'Sally' Bowden.

She was a...

Mary Phelps

Mary Phelps

Nov 8, 2022

Mary Alice McDaniel Phelps, 82,born in Watson AR on July 3 1940, of Rowell, went to be with the Lord, at home with her husband Harry Phelps, by her side. Mary Alice devoted her life to her family as a homemaker. She was the very best Nanny to her grandbabies. She could light up a room with...

Kathy Wright

Kathy Wright

Nov 6, 2022

Kathy Lavonne Wright, 65, of Rye, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior November 6, 2022. Kathy was born September 27, 1957 in Warren, Arkansas to Daymon and Evelyn Wright. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She worked for 15 years at Wright’s Grocery followed by 20 years at Walmart.

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Dorothy  "Nana" Viola Mulherin

Dorothy "Nana" Viola Mulherin

Nov 3, 2022

Dorothy "Nana" Viola Mulherin, age 78 of Judsonia, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2022. She was born July 22, 1944, in Georgetown, AR to the late Webster Sharkey and Dorothy Green White. Dorothy was a kind woman with a big heart. She loved spending time with her family, and playing with her grandchildren, she was “Nana” to everyone....

James Crowder

James Crowder

Nov 2, 2022

James Carroll Crowder of North Little Rock, passed away on November 02, 2022, six days before his 89th birthday.

James was born on November 8, 1933, in Clarksville, Arkansas to Walter William and Lois Dovie Crowder. He was a veteran in the United States Army and served during the Korean Conflict. He worked for General Motors as an automobile...

Carolyn Smith

Carolyn Smith

Nov 2, 2022

Carolyn Sue Smith, age 82, of Sheridan passed away on November 2, 2022. She was born January 1, 1940 in Sheridan to the late Martin Luther Koon and Maudie May Duncan.

She is survived by her son Michael Scott Childers, grandchildren, Olivia Standridge, Ethan Standridge, Kaylee Gibson, nephews Glen Ford, Dakota Freeman, Ronnie...

Clyde Donald Feathers

Clyde Donald Feathers

Nov 2, 2022

Clyde Donald Feathers, age 77, of Hensley passed away on November 2, 2022. He was born November 26, 1944 in Shelby County, Tennessee to the late Clyde Donnie Feathers and Ethel Irene Crowder Feathers. He was a retired truck driver for Little Rock Paper. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and most of all he enjoyed spending time...

Coleman Josiah Arendall

Coleman Josiah Arendall

Oct 31, 2022

Baby Coleman Josiah Arendall, the infant son of Cyeth and Aubrey Arendall, went to be with Jesus on October 31, 2022.

He was born on September 11, 2022, and is survived by his parents, Cyth and Aubrey; grandmothers, Karla Arendall of Vilonia and Mandy Ussery of Vilonia; grandfather, Brad Ussery of Vilonia; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.

He...

Paxton Blake Lee Huggins

Paxton Blake Lee Huggins

Oct 30, 2022

Paxton Huggins, age two months, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022.  He was born August 1, 2022 in Pine Bluff, AR to Evan Huggins and Haylee Carter.  Paxton did not stay long on this earth, but what time he was here, he filled every heart with joy, laughter and everlasting love. His loving smile will always be remembered as...

Eric Clay   "Boo" Leopard

Eric Clay "Boo" Leopard

Oct 30, 2022

Eric Clay “Boo” Leopard, age 25, of Rison went to be with his Lord on October 30, 2022. He was born May 30, 1997 in Little Rock. He was a 2016 graduate of Rison High School, where he played for the Wildcat football team. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding the backroads and spending...

Cynthia Gail (Phillips)  Beatty

Cynthia Gail (Phillips) Beatty

Oct 27, 2022

Cynthia Gail Beatty, age 67, of Rison, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on October 27, 2022. She was born February 24, 1955 in Rison, AR to the late Clyde Phillips and Louise Beck. Cindy retired from the Pine Bluff Post Office. She enjoyed gardening and the beauty of the flowers that surrounded her, feeding her...

Michael Holeman

Michael Holeman

Oct 26, 2022

Michael Edvin Holeman, age 73, of Searcy, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. He was born December 3, 1948 in Searcy to the late Clark and Wilma Holeman. Mr. Holeman was a United States Air Force Veteran, and worked as an air traffic controller with the United States Air Force and FAA, a job he really...

Anna Mae Story

Anna Mae Story

Oct 24, 2022

Anna Story, 68 went to be with her Lord on October 24, 2022, at Unity Health Medical Center.  Ms. Story was born on September 1, 1954, in Sycamore, Illinois to L.G. and Dorothy Seanard.

She spent most of her days quilting and reading. Ms. Story was a member of First Assembly of God in Floyd, Arkansas.

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Jeffrey D. Sheets

Jeffrey D. Sheets

Oct 23, 2022

Jeffrey Duane Sheets, age 57 of Searcy, passed away on October 23, 2022 in Jonesboro, AR.  He was born November 28, 1964 in Greencastle, Indiana to Raymond and Brenda Carol Carter Sheets.

Jeffrey had a heart and passion for ministering to people which was evident in his work as a general contractor and carpenter, youth minister, small...

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