All Obituaries

Erman W. Mauldin

Erman W. Mauldin

May 15, 2023

 

Erman W. Mauldin, age 81, of Amity, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023.

 

He was born on June 13, 1941, in Caddo Gap, son of Author Olen Mauldin and Viola Horn Mauldin. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Sue Mauldin; his son-in-law, Steve Risner; his two brothers, Curtis Mauldin and Charles Mauldin; and...

William "Butch" Eugene Hanner

William "Butch" Eugene Hanner

May 15, 2023

William Eugene “Butch” Hanner, 78, of McRae, Arkansas passed away peacefully on May 15, 2023.  He was born on April 12, 1945, in Holland, Missouri to his parents Oscar Allan and Ola May Hanner. 

After graduating from McRae High School, Butch was drafted into the United States Army in 1965 and served in Zweibrücken, Germany as a Supply Specialist.  

After...

James Byron "J.B." Evans

James Byron "J.B." Evans

May 15, 2023

 

James Byron (J.B.) Evans, 85, heard the words “well done, good and faithful servant” on Monday, May 15, 2023, when he received his promotion to heaven. He was born December 8, 1937, in Hot Springs, Arkansas to the late Sam Albert and Euna Mae (Higdon) Evans. On May 20, 1960, he married Carolyn Short. They celebrated 50 years of...

Leon Walter Sanders

Leon Walter Sanders

May 15, 2023

Leon Walter Sanders passed on May 15, 2023 at the Hospice Home Care Comfort Center in Little Rock, Arkansas.  He was born on February 2, 1936 in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of Opal Grace (Moore) Sanders and Walter Thomas Sanders.  Leon was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Eugene Sanders (Bernice surviving); his sister-in-law, Patricia A. Amburn; his mother-in-law,...

James (Jim) McDowell Perkins

James (Jim) McDowell Perkins

May 15, 2023

 

James (Jim) McDowell Perkins was born on March 22, 1944, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Jim left this world for his heavenly home on Monday, May 15, 2023.

He was born the only son of Mary and John Perkins and the brother of Diane Perkins Moore of Tulsa, Oklahoma, all preceding him death.

Jim leaves behind his loving and devoted wife,...

Fred Leo Anderson

Fred Leo Anderson

May 15, 2023

Fred Leo Anderson, age 74, of Beebe, passed away May 15, 2023, at the VA Hospital in Little Rock. He was born July 27, 1948, to the late Ila Oneil Anderson and Myrtle Evans Anderson in Waynesboro, MS. Fred is also preceded in death by his sister, Edwina Anderson.

Fred was a member of First Baptist Church in Beebe. He...

Nola Belle Griffin Tucker Feemster

Nola Belle Griffin Tucker Feemster

May 14, 2023

Nola Belle Griffin Tucker Feemster, age 88, passed from her earthly home on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at her home in Newhope, AR.

Nola was born on December 24, 1934, at Battiest, Oklahoma, to Luther and Virgie Dean Griffin.

She graduated from Battiest High School, where she met her first husband, Bill Tucker, and married him on May 14, 1953....

Donna Sue Robertson

Donna Sue Robertson

May 14, 2023

 

Donna Sue Robertson, 85, of Alexander, Arkansas passed away May 14, 2023.  She was born March 8, 1938 in Eldorado, Illinois to the late Ellis Bryan and Susie Edmonia (Davis) Buchanan.

Donna was a life member of the VFW Auxiliary Benton Post #2256.  She enjoyed fishing, feeding the deer in her front yard, gardening, and canning.  Donna was an...

Jean Patricia "Pat" Dannahy Reidy

Jean Patricia "Pat" Dannahy Reidy

May 14, 2023

 

Jean Patricia “Pat” Dannahy Reidy of North Little Rock passed away May 14, 2023.  Pat was born on March 3, 1922 to John Patrick Dannahy and Florence Lynch Dannahy in Almirante, Panama where her father was Export Superintendent for the United Fruit Company Steamship Line.  While living in Panama, Pat attended St. Mary of the Pines boarding school in...

James Ragsdale Jr.

James Ragsdale Jr.

May 14, 2023

 

James E. Ragsdale, Jr., age 66, of Glenwood, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023.

He was born on October 22, 1956, in Chicopee, Massachusetts, the son of James Edward Ragsdale, Sr. and Alice Francis Smith Ragsdale.  On November 18, 1977, he married the love of his life, Juanita Gail Harelson.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

Jim...

Ruth Lorraine Womble

Ruth Lorraine Womble

May 13, 2023

Ruth Lorraine Womble, 99, of Cabot, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born to Lloyd Lewis, Sr. and Rebecca Harkins Lewis on June 18, 1923 in Camden, Arkansas.

Her father moved her and her brother to Hazen when she was around 3 yrs. of age. Ruth’s mother passed away and her grandmother...

Jimmie Gerald Bardwell

Jimmie Gerald Bardwell

May 13, 2023

 

Jimmie “Jim” Gerald Bardwell, age 85, died on Saturday, May 13, 2023, peacefully at his home in Huntingburg, Indiana.

He was born November 8, 1937, in Glenwood, Arkansas. Jim grew up on a farm near Glenwood, Arkansas and graduated from Glenwood High School. He attended Oakland City University where he earned a degree in education.

Jim was preceded in...

Keith David Romero

Keith David Romero

May 13, 2023

 

Keith David Romero, 43, of Bryant, was called to be with the LORD on May 13, 2023 at Baptist Health Hospital, where he was surrounded by his parents and a group of close friends who Keith and his Parents considered part of their FAMILY (Dave, Carl, Nikki and Gail; Tanya & The Johnson’s in Prayers), Keith was born on...

Dorothy Ruth Spears

Dorothy Ruth Spears

May 13, 2023

 

Dorothy Ruth Spears, 73, of Conway, departed this life Saturday, May 13, 2023 in the comfort of her home.  She was born in Ringgold, Louisiana on February 12, 1950 to the late Ollie Mae Collins. 

Dorothy was a hard worker who worked in law enforcement for many years before retiring after 20 years of service from the Department of...

Mary Kirkpatrick

Mary Kirkpatrick

May 13, 2023

 

Mary Kathleen Kirkpatrick, age 82, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Mary was born on January 5, 1941 in Council Bluffs, IA to Arthur and Garnet (Butler) Martin.

Mary attended Thomas Jefferson High School where she was a Majorette and a saxophone player in the band. She graduated in 1959. She met and married the love of her...

Lora H Mahan

Lora H Mahan

May 13, 2023

Lora H. Mahan, 93, of Little Rock, passed away May 13, 2023. Born in Providence, Rhode Island to Flora and H. Ray Hastings, she was a surety bond writer in the insurance industry and a President of the San Diego Surety Association. She was a devoted member of The Church at Rock Creek where she volunteered in the Food Bank...

Brenda Forga

Brenda Forga

May 13, 2023

 

Brenda Gaye Godbehere Forga, age 77, of Mount Ida, passed to her heavenly home Saturday, May 13, 2023.

She was born on November 19, 1945, to Ralph Godbehere and Lucille Parrish Godbehere.  She was a graduate of Mount Ida High School class of 1963.  She married Van Forga on January 11, 1964. 

Brenda was a member of Mount...

Robert "Bob" Lee Koehler, Jr.

Robert "Bob" Lee Koehler, Jr.

May 13, 2023

Robert “Bob” Lee Koehler Jr., 71, passed away May 13, 2023 at home. He was born March 26, 1952 to Mary Ellen Penny and Robert L. Koehler Sr.

During his senior year, Robert met Laurie - a sophomore at Mt. St. Mary’s and a member of his mother’s Girl Scout Troop. He graduated from Catholic High School in May, 1970....

Ray "Glenn" Bailey

Ray "Glenn" Bailey

May 12, 2023

Ray Glenn Bailey was born July 15, 1936 to Ray and Jewell Bailey in Texarkana, Texas. Glenn passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 12, 2023 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Glenn is preceded in death by both of his parents; brothers Thomas and Terry Bailey; and sisters Wanda Bailey Holiday and Betty Bailey Earhart. He is survived by his...

Phyllis J. Mallett

Phyllis J. Mallett

May 12, 2023

Phyllis J. Mallett, 81, of Little Rock, passed away May 12, 2023. Born in Little Rock, she attended Little Rock Central High School and graduated from T.J. Raney High School in 1958.  She graduated from Baptist School of Nursing in 1962, earned her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Henderson State University, and retired from Baptist Hospital after proudly serving...

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