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William "Bill" Henry Welch

William "Bill" Henry Welch

Dec 14, 2022

 

William “Bill” Henry Welch, age 77, of Glenwood, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.

He was born on March 30, 1945, in Middletown, New York, the son of Henry Frederick Welch and Phyllis Marie Halcott Welch. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his grandnephew, Taylor Pate.He attended the Glenwood First Church of the Nazarene, where...

Jo Anne Chandler Knight

Jo Anne Chandler Knight

Dec 14, 2022

Jo Anne Knight, 81, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away December 14, 2022. She was born on June 17, 1941 in Selma, Alabama to the late Jesse D Chandler and Margaret Alice Chandler (née Scarborough).

She is preceded in death by her parents and son-in-law, Scott Daniel Olson. Jo Anne is survived by her loving husband of 59 years,...

Elwanda Boone

Elwanda Boone

Dec 14, 2022

Elwanda Bowman Boone 89, of Beebe peacefully took Jesus’ hand and made her journey home on December 14, 2022, surrounded by her family. 

She was born May 8, 1933, in Union Grove-White County, Arkansas to the late Oscar and Leatrice Bowman. She married the love of her life Billy Boone on December 24, 1949. Her greatest joy was being with...

Marilyn Elaine Williams

Marilyn Elaine Williams

Dec 14, 2022

 

Marilyn Elaine Williams, age 85, of Hot Springs, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022.  

 

She was born on April 1, 1937, in Portage La Prairie, Canada, the daughter of Ernest Stevens and Marian Higgonbottom Stevens. 

 

Arrangements under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Home, Hot Springs.

 

Guest registry at www.smithfamilycares.com.

Mary Dean Crabtree

Mary Dean Crabtree

Dec 14, 2022

Mary Dean Crabtree, age 72, of Bismarck, Arkansas, passed from this life onWednesday, December 14, 2022, at C.H.I. St. Vincent in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born October 25, 1950, in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, to Ollis Mitchell Adamsand Faye Kathleen Goad Rich.  

Mary was a faithful member of Antoine Baptist Church. She worked as a CNA for Areafor Aging Adults. She...

Richard Lee Massey Jr.

Richard Lee Massey Jr.

Dec 13, 2022

Richard Lee Massey Jr. born March 25, 1949, in Uniontown Pennsylvania to Richard Lee Massey Senior and Charlotte Naomi Massey of Cleveland Ohio. Richard was the first born of four children to this union; Homer Allen Massey (deceased), William Henry Massey (deceased), and Marian Denise Massey (Stidham). The family moved from Pennsylvania shortly after the birth of Marian and settled...

Sybil H. Brockett

Sybil H. Brockett

Dec 13, 2022

Sybil Holiman Brockett went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday December the 13, 2022 at the age of 94. Born in Prattsville, AR on November 5, 1928, the last of 9 children born to Tilman and Nellie Williams Holiman. The family moved to Mabelvale in 1929 where Sybil attended school and graduated from Mabelvale High School in 1946....

Richard Sibley Mitchell Phd.

Richard Sibley Mitchell Phd.

Dec 12, 2022

Richard Sibley Mitchell entered this world on September 19, 1932. On the 12th day of the 12th month at 12:00 noon, 2022, age 90, he departed this earth for his heavenly home. Richard was born in Barnsdall, OK., the youngest child of Guy Sibley Mitchell and Velma Linza (Lewis) Mitchell. Although christened as Richard, to his friends and family he...

Dagmar Dodds

Dagmar Dodds

Dec 12, 2022

 On December 12, 2022, Dagmar Dodds, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a brief illness.Dagmar was a devout Catholic and had been a member of Saint Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church for almost 28 years. She was a well-known and respected member of her community and everywhere she went she made friends. Dagmar was proud of her previous job as...

Billy Fred Jester

Billy Fred Jester

Dec 12, 2022

 

Billy Fred Jester, age 84, of Sherwood, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022.

 

He was born on December 4, 1938, in Lockesburg, the son of M.J. Jester and Lucille Jester.  He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Knox; his parents; his brother, Kenneth Jester; and one brother-in-law, Gary Starling.

 

He was a member of...

Wade Allan Madding

Wade Allan Madding

Dec 12, 2022

Our perfect boy Wade Allan Madding was born and opened his eyes to Jesus on December 12, 2022, at 8:11 pm at only 18 weeks of life.

At only 18 weeks of life our precious boy had his momma’s nose, lips, and toes and his daddy’s adorable and notable forehead wrinkle. He was the most anticipated member of his family....

Wayne William Diffenderfer Jr.

Wayne William Diffenderfer Jr.

Dec 12, 2022

Wayne William Diffenderfer Jr, 39, of North Little Rock passed on December 12, 2022.

Wayne loved being outside. He would always find something to tinker with. Could pretty much fix anything. Loved looking at cars and motorcycles and riding four wheeler. Wayne loved to cook and could make something amazing out of nothing. Playing Pokemon go and building lego sets...

Barbara Ann Szplit

Barbara Ann Szplit

Dec 12, 2022

Barbara Ann Szplit 77, of Beebe Arkansas passed away peacefully December 12, 2022. Barbara was born February 2, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois.

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents; Alex and Adeline Szplit; sister, LaVerne Beard; and niece, Sherry Beard.

Barbara was raised in Buena Vista, Wisconsin where her family had a farm. She graduated from Almond High...

Randy Jay Crocker

Randy Jay Crocker

Dec 12, 2022

 

The family of Randy J. Crocker thanks you for honoring his memory by your presence today.

 

Randy J. Crocker, age 65, of Beebe, Arkansas passed away December 12, 2022.  He was born December 1, 1957 to Joan Crocker Cremeens and the late J. D. Crocker of Jonesboro, Arkansas.

 

Randy worked as a supervisor for the custodial staff...

Betty Sue Scissell

Betty Sue Scissell

Dec 12, 2022

Betty Sue Scissell, age 63, loving and generous mother of three and devoted wife to husband Burley Glenn Scissell Sr., passed away in her home on December 12, 2022, after a short and courageous battle with cancer. God’s faithful servant will be celebrating Christmas with Jesus this year.

She is survived by her husband, Burley Glenn Scissell Sr.; eldest daughter,...

Norma Jean Childress

Norma Jean Childress

Dec 11, 2022

Norma Jean Kimbrough Childress (née Allison), age 95, of Perryville, passed away peacefully in her home on December 11, 2022.Norma was born on January 26, 1927 to Ferrell and Addie Mae (Ussery) Allison in Perryville, Arkansas. After graduating from Perryville High School, Norma met the late H.L. “Kim” Kimbrough while working at Shorty’s Cafe on the Courthouse Square. They went...

James Rossa Jr.

James Rossa Jr.

Dec 11, 2022

 

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish.  Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Richard Rossa, Jr. (Jim), age 62, who was born on May 12, 1960, to James R. Rossa, Sr. and Sharron D. (Kline) Rossa in Kenosha, Wisconsin.  He died December 11,2022 surrounded by his loving wife by his...

Doris E. Brockinton

Doris E. Brockinton

Dec 11, 2022

 

On Sunday December 11, 2022, Doris Earlene Brockinton, 81, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer and heart disease.

Born to Lottie Mae and Raymond Whitfield, Doris was a beloved wife, mother, and “Nanny” to her five grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was married to Charles Brockinton for almost 63 years, and she had no greater joy...

David Hickman

David Hickman

Dec 11, 2022

James David Hickman, 79, passed away in Little Rock AR on December 11, 2022. Born in Little Rock 1943, graduated from Mabelvale High in 1961. David started as an electrician after High school, worked to obtain his journeyman’s license and then was very proud of the fact that he obtained the Arkansas Master Electrical License (#7) before starting his Delta...

Carolyn Sue Lamb

Carolyn Sue Lamb

Dec 11, 2022

Carolyn Sue Lamb, of Beebe, passed away December 11, 2022 after a long hard battle with dementia.  Sue was born on November 29, 1951 to Edward Lee and Helen Jewell Askins of Swifton, Arkansas.

Sue loved her family - she was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially during Thanksgiving and...

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