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Frances M. Wilson

Nov 29, 2021

Frances M. Wilson, age 97, of Rison passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021. She was born September 16, 1924 to the late Harry and Mary “Babe” Tyler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Silas Wilson, whom she married January 18, 1941, she was also preceded in death by her...

Robert "Bob" Lee Woods, Sr.

Nov 26, 2021

Robert "Bob" Lee Woods, Sr., age 59, of Pine Bluff passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born February 7, 1962 in Rison, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his wife Kathy Woods and his father John Herbert Selby. Mr. Woods was a retired truck driver and...

Lelonie Heidi Roller

Nov 24, 2021

Lelonie Roller, age 63, of Pine Bluff passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. She was born February 22, 1958 in Los Angeles, California.

Cremation arrangements by Buie Funeral Home of Rison (870) 325-6216.

J.L. Johnston

Nov 23, 2021

James Lynn “J.L.” Johnston, age 85, of Rison went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. He was born December 25, 1935 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the late Hughie Lynn Johnston and Louise Reed Johnston. Mr. Johnston served in the United States Army, later he served as a Cleveland County Deputy Sheriff until...

Ettie Francis Noblitt

Nov 22, 2021

Ettie “Etta” Francis Noblitt, born August 23, 1938, died at the age of 83 in her hometown of Vilonia, Arkansas on November 22, 2021. She was a graduate of Beebe, Arkansas, and completed business school in Little Rock, Arkansas. She worked at the Conway Human Development Center and retired after working 30 plus years. She married the love of her...

Charlie Edward Craig

Nov 20, 2021

Charlie Edward Craig, age 69, of Benton, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, November 20, 2021. He was born October 2, 1952 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the late Earnie Matheson, Sr. and Virginia Ratliff Matheson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Rebecca June...

Syble Louise (Johnston) Floyd

Nov 19, 2021

Syble Johnston Floyd, age 90, of the Rowell Community, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, November 19, 2021. She was born April 25, 1931 to the late Homer Johnston and Cecil Phelps Johnston. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Carroll Henry Floyd; son-in-law, Danny Wilkins; sister,...

John Roy Speer

Nov 18, 2021

John Roy Speer, age 74, of Rison, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, November 18, 2021. He was born November 13, 1947 in Lindsay, Oklahoma to the late W.R. Speer and Hazel Hunter Speer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Christie Bruich and his siblings, Joyce Fagala and...

Nancy Lynn Hollis

Nov 17, 2021

Nancy L. Hollis, age 65, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, November 17th, 2021.Nancy was in the Catholic Faith and a member of Christ The King Catholic Church in Little Rock. She is survived by her son, Michael Hollis, of Sherwood, Arkansas; and one granddaughter.She is preceded in death by her parents.Nancy will be cremated with no services.Cremation...

Gregory Scott Johnson Moore

Nov 15, 2021

Gregory Johnson Moore, 37, of Kensett, passed away following a brief illness.  He was born September 27, 1984 at Long Beach, California. Gregory was a graduate of Riverview High School.  He ran a bread route for Flowers Bread Company and became known as the “Bread Man”.  He was a hard-working man, providing for his beloved children who were the...

Robbie Zell Ward

Nov 15, 2021

Robbie Zell Ward (May), age 79, of Vilonia, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord, November 15th, 2021.She was born August 15th, 1942, in Gravesville, Arkansas to the late Luther Allen and Allie Victoria May (Duncan). Robbie was a Christian and a member of the Enola Church of Christ. She retired from Frigidaire in Conway. She enjoyed playing cards and...

Ty Bailey Brannon, Sr.

Nov 14, 2021

Ty Brannon, Sr., 24, of McRae, passed away November 14, 2021 at Augusta.  He was born October 10, 1997 at Batesville, Arkansas. Ty was a house framer by trade, most recently for Hundley Construction.  He enjoyed hunting and tinkering around the shop.  He cherished his time with his family and friends most of all. He was preceded in death...

Raymond L. Aud

Nov 14, 2021

Raymond Lafell Aud, age 76, of Tyler, Texas, formerly of Rison, AR went to be with his Lord on Sunday, November 14, 2021. He was born December 17, 1944 in Pine Bluff, AR to the late Clarence and Katie Aud. Mr. Aud was a disabled United States Army veteran serving in the 173rd Airborne, later retiring from...

Casi Nicole Rushing

Nov 10, 2021

Casi Nicole Rushing, age 33, of Port Gibson, MS, formerly of Woodlawn, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. She was born November 13, 1987 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Robert Owen Rushing and Stephanie Ann Cantrell Rushing. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Kay Craft Rushing and Bill Cantrell. Casi...

Dannie Kellems

Nov 10, 2021

Dannie Kellems, 73, of Judsonia, passed away November 10, 2021 at his residence.  He was born February 29, 1948 at Poughkeepsie, Arkansas to the late Lloyd and Carrie Watson Kellems. Dannie was a hardworking husband, father, and grandfather.  He was a roofing contractor by trade and enjoyed wood-working as a hobby.  He also loved to hunt and fish as...

Burnice Eugene Lang

Nov 10, 2021

Burnice Eugene "Gene" Lang, age 85, of Cabot, passed away, Wednesday, November 10th, 2021.Gene was born May 27th, 1936, in Ward, Arkansas, to Uriah and Susan Lang. He was a veteran in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. He was a Christian and member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. Gene was the founder and owner of Alarm Works...

Norris E. Garner

Nov 9, 2021

Norris E. Garner, of Kingsland passed away on November 9, 2021. He was born March 22, 1945 in Kingsland to the late Pat and Willie Mae Garner. Mr. Garner was a retired truck driver and welder.

Arrangements by Buie Funeral Home of Rison (870) 325-6216.

Mildred Bernice Douglas

Nov 9, 2021

Mildred “Bernice” Douglas of Sterlington, LA went to be with her lord on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at the age of 89.  She was born April 2, 1932 in Rison to the late Veo and Myrtle Akins. She was preceded in death by her husband LeRoy Douglas, Sr., her parents Veo & Myrtle Akins Reaves, two brothers,...

Sara Estrada Davis

Nov 4, 2021

Sara Estrada Davis, age 91, of the Randall Community near Rison, passed away on November 4, 2021. She was born July 24, 1930 in Corpus Christi, Texas to the late Felip Estrada and Herlinda Herrera Uribe. She married Paul J. Davis on October 16, 1948. Mrs. Davis retired from the Pine Bluff Arsenal after 30 years of...

Alexander Scott Armes

Nov 3, 2021

Alexander "Alex" Scott Armes, age 35, of Heber Springs, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.Alex was born August 21, 1986, in Pheonix, Arizona, to Robert and Michelle Armes. He was a christian in the Baptist faith, and employed with St. Jeans Industries in Heber Springs. When not working, he enjoyed origami, cooking,...