Sammy David Watters
Jan 14, 2024
Sammy David Watters, 72 of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away on January 14, 2024, at CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was born on August 14, 1951, in Gurdon, Arkansas to the late Sammy Houston and Mayetta Watters.Sammy was preceded in death by his parents, Sammy and Mayetta; two sisters, Joyce Melugin and Betty Watters.Survivors include his wife, Doreen Watters,...
Patsy Jo Stone Pipkin
Jan 14, 2024
Patsy Jo Stone Pipkin, 88, of Searcy, Arkansas, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away January 14, 2024. Patsy was born April 27, 1935, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Joe and Ione Dean Stone. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her sisters Jane Elizabeth Stone Hall and Brenda Stone Trimble and brother Col....
Kay (Riddle) Porter
Jan 14, 2024
Gloria "Kay" (Riddle) Porter, affectionately known as Kay, passed away on January 14, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love cherished memories. She was born on February 12, 1942, in Kirby, AR, to Welton "Jug" and Edith (Williams) Riddle.Kay's vibrant personality could light up any room she entered. She was a fierce and loving grandmother who adored her family beyond...
Paul Howard Harvel
Jan 12, 2024
Paul Howard Harvel, who loved the State of Arkansas was born January 23, 1943 in Fort Worth, Texas. Paul grew up in Keller, Texas north of Fort Worth. His parents, Lillie Mae Adkison and Ross Howard Harvel were both school teachers and Paul’s family once vacationed in Arkansas; and for Paul the love of the State started right...
Richard "Dick" Jeffery
Jan 12, 2024
Dick sailed peacefully on to his final destination January 12th, leaving behind a loving wife, family and friends.
Dick never met a stranger. From the minute he met you he made you feel you had known each other for a lifetime. He loved and lived life to the fullest. He loved his family first, his friends, The Cleveland Browns,...
Mary F. Thomas
Jan 12, 2024
Mary F. Thomas, age 79, of Murfreesboro, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2023.
She was born in Pottsville on March 5, 1944, the daughter of Buster Kendrick and Ruby Nell Hefner Kendrick. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her two brothers, William Kendrick and Wayne Kendrick.
Mary married the love of her life, Roger Thomas,...
Tyra Lee Moore
Jan 12, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Tyra Lee Moore, 63, announces her passing on January 12, 2024, in Benton, Arkansas. Tyra, born on November 9, 1960, in San Diego, California, was the daughter of the late Barrington Easter Minto Elliot and Mary Alice (Hajdu) Elliot. She lived a life defined by her unwavering faith, boundless love,...
Ryan A Hargraves
Jan 11, 2024
Ryan A Hargraves has peacefully passed away at the age of 70. He was born on November 17, 1953, in Van Nays, California, to Claire D. (Heald) Hargraves and Roger A. Hargraves.
Ryan served in the United States Army, and was a retired truck driver
Ryan was blessed to have two loving brothers, Bob Carter and Roger Hargraves, and a true friend,...
Gerald Duane Wood
Jan 11, 2024
Gerald Duane Wood, 84, of North Little Rock, passed away January 11, 2024. Born in Detroit, Michigan to William and Fern Wood. He retired from the military as a Loadmaster, with military service of 27 years. He was also a member of the Eastern Star, Masonic Lodge, and a Shriner.
He is survived by his children: Edward M. Wood...
Doris Elaine Weaver Barger
Jan 11, 2024
If someone were to take a moment in an attempt to define Doris Elaine (Weaver) Barger’s life purpose, the conclusion could easily be “devoted homemaker.” The description would be absolutely correct; however, the truth is, that her life went well beyond just making a home for her family. Doris, a long-time resident of the Ward, AR community, died at...
Shirley Smith
Jan 11, 2024
Shirley Virginia Smith, 85, of North Little Rock passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024. She was born May 17, 1938 to Charles White and Mary Teresa Campbell.
Shirley worked at ARORA for many years as an accountant, then left to help run the accounting side of the family’s business, Dean’s Coffee Service, until she retired. She had many...
Elizabeth "Liz" Glosup Coleman
Jan 11, 2024
Elizabeth "Liz" Glosup Coleman, age 83, of Texarkana, formerly of Daisy, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024.
She was born on July 24, 1940, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, the daughter of Marvin Van Glosup and Oma Faye Bridges Gosup. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joe Rex Coleman; Her brother, Gerald Glosup; her two sisters,...
Richard Oscar Knight
Jan 11, 2024
Richard O. Knight, 91, of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, passed from his earthly life to one of heavenly glory on January 11, 2024. He was born on May 18, 1932, in Point Cedar, Arkansas, to Lincoln O. and Leona C. Adcock Knight. He married the love of his life, Wanda Garrett Knight on January 17, 1953.
He was a 1950 graduate of...
Arthur Dale Garren
Jan 10, 2024
Arthur Dale Garren, 59, of Cabot, passed away on January 10, 2024. He was born in Port Arthur, Texas to Elvis Garren and Betty Sue Simpson on November 18, 1964.
Cremation services entrusted to Smith Little Rock Funeral Home.
Shirley Marie Beard
Jan 10, 2024
Shirley Marie Beard, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and joy. Born on January 24, 1953, in Houston, Arkansas, Shirley touched the lives of all who knew her with her infectious laughter and kind-hearted nature.Shirley dedicated many years of her life serving as a Certified Nursing Assistant...
Gerry Dee Bailey
Jan 10, 2024
Gerry Dee Bailey, 82, of Shannon Hills, Arkansas, formerly of Fort Wayne, Indiana and born and grew up in the Berne, Indiana area, made his final trip on January 10, 2024.
Gerry was born on June 26, 1941 to Blaine and Bette (Bauserman) Bailey. He spent his career doing sales work and the last years he started and grew...
Mark Anthony Otwell
Jan 10, 2024
Mark Anthony Otwell, 53, of Alexander, AR passed away on January 10, 2024. He was born on January 9, 1971 in Dallas, TX to Carl and Wanda Otwell.
Mark attended Sunset School for Preaching in Lubbock, TX. He worked as a bank teller and was a sales rep at many retail stores. He enjoyed singing, anything electronic, sports-especially football, but...
Janice Ruth Runyan
Jan 10, 2024
Janice Ruth Runyan, age 83, passed away on January 10, 2024. She was born on November 3, 1940 to Harmon and Jewel Townsend. Janice lived a fulfilling life surrounded by her loved ones.Janice was known for her love of gardening and spending time in her yard. She had a special fondness for flowers, particularly roses. Her yard was a testament...
Susan Donatacci
Jan 10, 2024
Susan Donatacci, 75, born February 15, 1948, to Albert and Dorothy Donatacci in Jersey City, New Jersey, passed away January 10, 2024, in Little Rock.
Sue worked as a receptionist/switchboard operator for various companies, including the FBI, the police department, and Lions World Services for the Blind. She also taught at Lions World.
She is preceded in death by her...
Donald Duane Knutson
Jan 10, 2024
Donald Duane Knutson passed away on January 10, 2024. Don was 88 years old. Don was born December 20, 1935 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and was reared in Austin, Minnesota by his loving adoptive parents, Clarence Simon Knutson and Caroline Rose Blahnik Knutson, both of whom preceded Don in death. Surviving Don are his beloved wife of almost 59 years, Norma...