Jan 22, 2023

Joe W. Cunningham was born in Marthaville, Louisiana, on June 10, 1925, and passed away at his home in Sherwood, Arkansas, on January 22, 2023, at the age of 97.

Joe moved during his childhood years from Marthaville to Pleasant Hill, Louisiana. His teen years were spent in Shreveport, Louisiana, where he graduated from C. E. Byrd High School in...

Jan 22, 2023

Vernon Lee Crow was born August 23, 1944, in Ferndale, Arkansas, to parents Ira and Virgie Crow. He died peacefully at home in Roland, Arkansas, on January 22, 2023.

Vernon grew up in Ferndale, Arkansas. He attended Joe T. Robinson High School, where he played football. He and Geneva married in November 1964. An unplanned meeting at the high school...

Jan 21, 2023

Jesse Wayne Martin, 75, of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away January 21, 2023. He was born November 27, 1947 in North Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Charles and Bessie Martin.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Angelee Mullis, and Ginny Smith. Jesse is survived by his children, Rebecca Escobar and Charles G. Martin; seven grandchildren; sisters,...

Jan 21, 2023

 

Nicoletta “Nicky” Hollingshead, age 93, of Lonoke, and previously of Amity, gained her angel wings on Saturday, January 21, 2023, due to complications from Covid-19.

 

She was born on February 19, 1929, to Homer and Faye Jobe Rose.  After graduating from Amity High School, she married Reeves Hollingshead in 1946.  They had two children, Deborah and Michael...

Jan 21, 2023

Carthel “Cart” Lee Wood arrived in heaven on January 21, 2023.

He was born and raised in Levy, Arkansas. He took great pride in his hometown and his family and friends that loved him so much.

He was preceded in death by his father, Sidney Wood; mother, Nolah Wood; sisters, Dorothy Moore and Betty Rachaner; brother, Haskell Wood (Jean); son,...

Jan 21, 2023

Diana Sue Gatlin, age 77, of Traskwood, Arkansas passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, January 21, 2023. She was born May the 13th of 1945 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to William Vaughn Needham and Willie Agnes (Moore) Needham.

Diana was a devoted daughter, wife, and mother. Diana married her longtime friend and love, John...

Jan 21, 2023

On Saturday, January 21, 2023, MSGT Jimmy Lee Shaw, a loving husband, father, and brother passed away at the age of 81. Jim is survived by his wife of 37 years, Belinda; children, Sarah (Chris), Terisa (Mitch), Danny (Kay), James, Mary, Sharon (Scott); and siblings, Johnny (Jeanene), Patsy (James), Kathy, and sister-in-law, Sue. He is preceded in death by his...

Jan 20, 2023

 

JoAnn Prause Kitta, 81, of North Little Rock passed away January 20, 2023.  She was a graduate of Mt. Saint Mary’s Academy.  She was a lifelong Catholic, very devout in her faith. 

JoAnn was known as the “Honda Lady” and retired as General Manager of Russell Honda.  In her spare time, she enjoyed horse racing, Black Jack and her...

Jan 20, 2023

John Bradford Goza, 67, of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, passed away January 20, 2023, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born April 21, 1955, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of Paul and Frankie Goza.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, James Barry Goza.

 

Johnny is survived by his two daughters, Amber Lea...

Jan 20, 2023

Barbara Jo "B.J." Moring of Conway, Arkansas, went to her forever home on Friday, January 20, 2023, in her home next to Lake Conway. Her loved ones surrounded B.J. as she transitioned into her new body, finally free of sickness and pain.

B.J. was born in Prescott, Arkansas, on March 25, 1945, to Toney Diemer and Dorthy Lee Baker-Diemer. B.J....

Jan 20, 2023

 

Paul Gerald Russell, 82, passed away on January 20, 2023.

Paul was born on October 10, 1940, in Kennett, MO to the late Willie and Lillie Russell. He is preceded in death by his brother Bill Russell and great grandson Judah Lee. Paul leaves behind to cherish his memory his devoted wife Betty Russell; sons, Paul Russell, Randy (Patrice)...

Jan 19, 2023

Amanda Michelle Green, 46, of Mayflower passed away on January 19, 2023. Michelle was born on November 18, 1976; the daughter of Patrick Fagan and Reta Fagan. She was a stay at home mom that cared for everyone. Michelle was a very caring person, known to be a mother figure to more children than just her own. Her home was...

Jan 19, 2023

Michelle Diane James passed away January 19, 2023. She was born January 8, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan and later moved to Inkster where she received her formal education. She later moved to Seattle, Washington where she got married and to that union she had a son, Anthony Davis.  She had various occupations.

Later she married Robert James and followed him...

Jan 19, 2023

Lela McCauley, 76, of Newhope, Arkansas, passed away on  Thursday, January 19, 2023, at CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

 

She was born on December 2, 1946, in Sherwood, Oklahoma, to Si Benjamin Sanders and Tena Hill Sanders.

 

Lela loved spending time with her family.  She was an active member of Mt. Joy Freewill Baptist...

Jan 19, 2023

Brenna Ann Bowie Rhodes, 51, of North Little Rock passed away January 19, 2023.  She was born to Terry and Kay Bowie in Little Rock, on September 15, 1971. 

Survivors include her parents, her twin brother Brent (Ashley) Bowie and brother Bryce (Angee) Bowie, nieces and nephew: MaryMac Bowie, Cade Bowie and Dezi Bowie; and several extended family members as...

Jan 18, 2023

 

Connie “Constance” Polomsky, 55, of Benton, Arkansas passed to her heavenly home on January 18, 2023.  She was born on September 20, 1967 in San Antonio, Texas to Edwin John and Margaret (Villalobos) Zygmont.

Connie loved the Lord and was a member of First Baptist Church of Benton.  She was the first graduate in Women Equipped and remained active...

Jan 18, 2023

Sean James Keen, 33, of Sheridan, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.

Sean loved spending time outdoors and was an avid fisherman, hunter, and archer. Sean loved God and his family. Sean is survived by his wife, Breanna of Sheridan; daughters, Paislee (9) and Preslee (4); his mother, Angela Newton (Darren) of Leola; father, Dewayne Shellnut (Sheila) of Sheridan; his...

Jan 18, 2023

Pat J. Helton, 80 of North Little Rock passed away 18 January 2023.  She was born 24 February 1942 in NLR to the late Dutch Helton and the late Lola Williams Helton.  Before retiring to NLR Pat lived and worked in Dallas, TX.  She was employed by the Dallas County Sheriffs’ Department and continued to work in security after moving...

Jan 18, 2023

Mary Lou Chambers Anderson, age 73, of Kirby, passed away in her home on January 18, 2023.

Mary Lou was born on April 15, 1949. She was the daughter of Hugh Olen Chambers and Erma Lou Cook Chambers. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, Ronnie Chambers.

Mary Lou was a graphic designer. She had...

Jan 18, 2023