Dr. Jon H. Dodson, Sr. was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas on January 21, 1939, to Theodore and Alpha Dodson. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1957. He attended the College of the Ozarks where he graduated with a major in Chemistry and Math-Physics. He attended the University Of Arkansas School Of Medicine in Little Rock where he obtained...
Joseph William Glancy
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph William Glancy, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and World War II Navy veteran, who passed away peacefully at the age of 99 on February 14, 2025. A man who lived life with immense pride and love for his family, he was known for his strong sense...
Crissandra Mijon Shivers-Brown, affectionately called “Criss”, was born in Santa Ana California, on August 21, 1957, to Frederick and Ammie Shivers. Growing up, Criss was active in the Seventh Day Adventist church alongside her brother and two sisters, where she accepted Christ at an early age. She gravitated toward a love for nature through her involvement in Pathfinders.
Criss attended Orangewood...
James Victor Williams of North Little Rock, AR went to be with the Lord on February 14, 2025. Born July 22, 1934, to the late Ottis and Julia (Graue) Williams in Goshen, Arkansas. He dedicated 50 years of his life serving and protecting our community in law enforcement leaving behind a long legacy of courage, honor, and unwavering commitment to...
Wilma “Billie” Hinkson of Sherwood, Arkansas, completed a long and well-lived life on February 14, 2025. Born on August 21, 1928, in Cabot, AR, to Arlie (Farris) and Alfred Barentine, Billie lived a life defined by love, resilience, and an unyielding dedication to those she held dear.
A proud member of Sylvan Hills Community Church, Billie was a homemaker in the...
Kay Lynn Gardner, a beloved elementary teacher and passionate advocate for education, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on June 2, 1948, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Kay lived a life characterized by her unwavering faith, kindness, and dedication to nurturing young minds.
Kay was deeply passionate about her faith and was a devoted member...
Betty JoAnn Dykes Fulton departed this earthly realm to join family and friends in God’s eternal paradise on February 13th, 2025.
Betty was born in Flomaton, Alabama on September 15th, 1936, to the late Joseph Dykes and Mary (Newton) Dykes.
Betty gave her life to Christ when she was a very young teenager. She married her late husband William Robertson Fulton on...
Garland A. Morrison, 88, of Little Rock went home to his heavenly Father earlier this year. He was greatly loved by family, friends and those whose lives he touched in his 50 plus years of ministry.
Garland was born on April 21, 1936, in Locust Grove, Oklahoma to Dr. Garland W. (G.W.) Morrison and Erma O’Neill Morrison. He had one sister,...
Thomas "Tom" Huddleston, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, aged 95, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025, in his hometown of Benton, Arkansas. Born on December 18, 1929, in Bland, Arkansas, he carved a life steeped in dedication, service, and quiet strength.
A man of few words, Tom exemplified the strong silent type, becoming a stalwart figure in...
Jim, as most knew him passed away peacefully at home February 12th 2025. He was born February 19th 1959 to Oma Lea and James Marlar in Hot Springs AR. He was a Navy Veteran and loved all things aviation, military, guns and history.Jim is predeceased by his mother, father, 2 brothers- Larry and John Marlar, and oldest daughter Jennifer Hagenah....
Ola Lucille Bodden was born on March 26,1944 to John Sales and Flora Nobles Sales in Heavner, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Doug Sales, two sisters June Murders and Retha Murders, and her daughter Doris Swan.
Lucille, as her friends and family referred to her, was married to Jonathan Bodden on December 19, 1992. They...
Lamoine Bass, 92, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away February 11, 2025. She loved, she was loved, and she devoted her life to her pets. Lamoine made the best scrambled eggs.
Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 17, 2025, at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, 404 W. Dewitt Henry Dr., Beebe, Arkansas. To view the online register, please visit www.smithfamilycares.com/westbrook
Debbie K. Floyd, age 70, of Midway passed away Monday, February 10, 2025. She was born to Olen and Evelyn Spurlin on August 22, 1954 in Midway, Arkansas. She was a graduate of Ouachita High School. It was soon thereafter she found the love of her life, Donnie Floyd. They married and started life together in Midway. Debbie and Donnie...
Claud W. Smith, age 93, went to his Heavenly Home on February 10, 2025. He was born on December 3, 1931, in Coy, Arkansas.
He spent most of his working years as a roofer, then as foreman of Beebe Cotton Gin, and later in life he worked on a ranch in Grandbury, Texas. He enjoyed playing pool in his free time...
Marion Edward Sheridan, aged 70, of Sheridan, Arkansas, passed away on February 10, 2025. Born on July 12, 1954, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Marion dedicated numerous years of his life to serving the community through the sanitation department of the City of Sheridan. His commitment to his work was matched only by his love for his family and friends.
Marion was...
William Louis Criswell Sr. passed away peacefully at home in North Little Rock, AR on February 10, 2025 surrounded by loved ones after battling many health issues over the years. Born in Booneville, MS on April 24, 1945 to his parents Robert Bruce Criswell and Fanny Elizabeth Dallison. He was a graduate of Union University in Jackson, TN where he...
Born in Richmond, Kentucky, to David William VanDeveer and Ruby (Brown) VanDeveer, Blanche had one sibling, an older brother, David William VanDeveer, who predeceased her. A child of the depression born in unstable times who lost her father to pneumonia when she was fourteen months old, she turned to reading for solace and survival. Her lifelong upkeep of that love...
Ann Elizabeth “Beth” Wood Hogan, 69, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away February 10, 2025.
She was born January 5, 1956, in Helena, Arkansas to the late Joseph and Betty Wood.
Beth grew up in a loving home that valued education and music. Her father was a retired band director and her mother was a former teacher. Beth’s life was shaped by...
Aaron “Michael” Werner, 56, of Maumelle, Arkansas, passed away on February 9, 2025. Michael was born on August 7, 1968, in Santa Fe, Texas, the son of Ernest Herman Werner Jr. and Jesusita Gloria Sustaita Werner. Michael graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1986, then went on to Galveston College where he earned his A.A.S. He later attended Ottawa...
Susan (Susie) Simmons of Beebe AR was born August 7, 1956, in Ft Bragg, North Carolina and passed away at home on February 9, 2025.
Susie graduated from Beebe High School and went on to graduate from UCA with a teaching degree. She then went to Harding University where she obtained a degree in nursing. She was a nurse and then...