Obituaries
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Carolyn Cooley
Apr 4, 2026
Carolyn Faye Cooley, aged 80, of Rison, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Born on March 19, 1946, in the Rowell Community, she was the beloved daughter of the late Jessie Lee and Helen Floyd Roberts.
Throughout her life, Mrs. Cooley was known for her compassionate spirit and dedication as a caregiver, touching the lives of many. She was...
Mary Joyce Stuckey
Apr 3, 2026
Mary Joyce Stuckey, age 78, of Benton went to be with her Lord on April 3, 2026. She was born December 3, 1947, to the late Milton and Doris Rogers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Dwight Stuckey, her brother Bobby Rogers and her great-grandson Delco McArthur. She enjoyed coloring, reading, gardening, and...
Richard Eugene Nutt
Apr 3, 2026
Richard Eugene Nutt, age 70, of Star City, formerly of White Hall passed away on April 3, 2026. He was born on January 31, 1956, in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Billy Eugene Nutt and Beverly Luckenbill Nutt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-mother Vivian Nutt, his grandson Schuler Lane Pickle, brothers,...
Willie James Butler
Apr 3, 2026
Willie J. Butler, a beloved husband, son, brother, nephew, uncle, brother-in-law, cousin and friend departed this life on April 3, 2026. Willie J. Butler was born on November 6, 1957 to Louise Butler and the late McKenzie Butler. Willie Butler confessed a hope in Christ at a young age at Morning View Baptist Church in McCrory, Arkansas. Willie was united...
Ronald Graham Holder
Mar 31, 2026
Ronald Graham Holder, born on September 29, 1962, in Morgan City, Louisiana, passed away on March 31, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was of the Freewill Baptist Faith.
Ron was a lover of bowling, he was always insistent that everyone was present before the game began, showing his deep care for those around him. His joyful spirit...
Lawrence Holmes
Mar 29, 2026
Lawrence Holmes, age 96, died Sunday, March 29, 2026 at The Crossing in Searcy. Born June 12, 1929, he was a lifelong resident of Judsonia and was the son of Harvey and Alpha Hilton Holmes. As a child growing up, he worked in his dad's dry-cleaning business and grocery store/café. Lawrence was a 1948 graduate of Judsonia High School and...
Mary Magdalene Russ McCurry
Mar 28, 2026
Mary Magdalene Russ McCurry, age 78, of Pine Bluff went to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 28, 2026. She was born August 25, 1947 in Pine Bluff to the late Earnest Edward Russ and Delcie Elnora Landers Russ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband Charles Douglas McCurry, whom she married...
Betty Litha Cunningham
Mar 22, 2026
Betty “Mawmaw” Cunningham, 83, of Mount Ida, passed away on March 22, 2026, at Montgomery County Nursing Home. Born on December 22, 1942, in Floresville, Texas, she was the daughter of Aureliano and Angelita Conde-Sanchez. She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband, James Cunningham; six brothers, Jesse Sanchez, Sonny Sanchez, Dale Sanchez, Cecilo “Chico” Sanchez, Joe Sanchez,...
Dana Lee Small
Mar 22, 2026
Dana Lee Small age 70, of Woodlawn went to be with his Lord on Sunday, March 22, 2026. He was born June 4, 1955 in Pine Bluff to the late Allie Lee and Laverne Small. He was a retired industrial salesman. He was a member of Center Missionary Baptist Church. He was an avid golfer, he also enjoyed fishing, working...
Sylvia Maldonado
Mar 20, 2026
Sylvia Maldonado, 59, had her heavenly homecoming on March 20, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion to her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Marcelo Maldonado Sr. She is survived by her children, Marcelo Maldonado Jr. and Leonor April Maldonado. She is also survived by her mother, Teodora Pequeño; her brother, Pedro Pequeño...
Timothy David Stringfellow
Mar 16, 2026
Timothy David (Timbo) Stringfellow of Kingsland, he left this world on March 16, 2026 in Kingsland, Arkansas. He was born July 21 1972 in Rison, Arkansas to James Edward Stringfellow and Pauline Elizabeth Golden Stringfellow.
Timothy was a Kingsland High School Graduate. He was a devoted and compassionate carpenter at The Hope Place of Fordyce AR. He was a proud member...
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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...
