Norman Mallett (LRPD Assistant Chief - Ret.)
Jan 25, 2025
Norman Mallett, a former Assistant Chief of the Little Rock Police Department, passed away on January 25, 2025, in Little Rock, Arkansas, at the age of 86. Born on April 8, 1938, he dedicated his life to protecting and serving. Norman was known as "Dad" to his Plumerville High School friends. His family moved in his senior year, and he...
Joyce Copeland
Jan 25, 2025
Joyce “Gran Gran” Copeland, of Sherwood, passed away January 25th, 2025, surrounded by her family and friends.
Gran Gran loved to hype up the grandkids on sugar and send them back across the field, for Paige and Nick to deal with. She was an avid animal lover, which enjoyed watching murder shows on TV, or fishing with Sissy.
Joyce was the toughest...
Kathryn Ann Thompson
Jan 24, 2025
Kathryn "Kathy" Ann Thompson, a vibrant and unforgettable soul, passed away peacefully, leaving a void in the hearts of all who knew her. Born on November 24, 1965, in Chicago, she was the beloved daughter of Penelope and Roger A. Thompson Jr., and the cherished big sister of Roger.
Kathy's life was a rich tapestry woven with diverse passions and an...
Charles Elmer Dunlap
Jan 24, 2025
All our lives are saddened with the loss of our father, Charles Elmer Dunlap. He lived a full and fruitful life for 93 years. He loved his family, friends, church, fishing, hunting and dancing. He especially loved hugs. Most of his career was at Planter's Lumber Company, first as a tractor-trailer driver. He soon moved up to Yard Foreman for...
Dennis Todd Brashier
Jan 24, 2025
Dennis Todd Brashier, 69, of Sparkman, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, January 24,2025. Denny was born January 15, 1956, in Malvern, Arkansas. He was the beloved son of the late Dallas and Opal Wilson Brashier. Denny was a 1974 graduate of Sparkman High School.
Dennis was the devoted husband of 42 years to Clarice Brashier, with whom he built a...
Jimmy "Jake" Walker
Jan 23, 2025
Jimmy Lavon (Jake) Walker, 79, passed away on his birthday, January 23, 2025. He was born in 1946 to Lavon Walker and Doris (Griffin) (Walker) Harrod, in Beebe, Arkansas. Jake loved horse races, hunting, fishing, saving money and spending time with his children and grandbabies. He was a jokester and loved playing pranks on his family and friends.
Jake loved driving...
John Lewis Jones
Jan 23, 2025
John Lewis Jones passed to his heavenly home on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 94. A long-time resident of NLR, Mr. Jones was born on December 17, 1930, to the late Nymph Jones and Grace Jones. He was a graduate of Russellville High School and was a proud Navy veteran having served his country for 4 years....
Billy Joe Thrasher
Jan 23, 2025
Billy Joe Thrasher, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on January 23, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on July 11, 1944, in Hazen, Arkansas, Billy lived a life characterized by hard work, dedication, and a profound love for his family and community.
Following an honorable discharge from the United States Air Force, Billy continued...
Rick L. Fields
Jan 23, 2025
Rick Leon Fields (85) of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away on January 23, 2025. “Leon” was born July 4, 1939, to Willa Mae Graves and George Dayton Fields in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Leon was preceded in death by his parents, brother Leroy Fields of Hot Springs, sister Wanda Rodgers of Batesville, and wife Patsy Jean “Cricket” Fields.
“Leon” leaves behind a...
Lisa DeClerk
Jan 23, 2025
Lisa Christine DeClerk was born on January 26, 1984, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She graced this world with her presence until January 23, 2025, when she bravely defeated Huntington’s disease, a battle she faced with unwavering courage and grace. She passed away peacefully with her family at her side.
From the very beginning, Lisa's life was filled with compassion, creativity, and...
Larry Joe Anderson
Jan 23, 2025
Larry Joe Anderson, age 79, of Mount Ida, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
He was born on August 6, 1945, in Hot Springs, the son of Whit and Martha (Dillard) Anderson. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his two brothers, Lonnie Ray Anderson and Paul Dean Anderson.
Larry married the love of his...
Donald Lee Edgin
Jan 23, 2025
Donald Lee Edgin passed away January 23, 2025, he was 83 years young. He was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas on November 18, 1941, to Elmer and Ola (Gilliam) Edgin.
Donald leaves behind his favorite girl of all time, Rosemary Edgin or "Lil Mo" as he affectionately called her; 2 children, Kelly Dull and Kimberly Ford (David); 5 of his favorite...
Vivian J. Higgs
Jan 23, 2025
Vivian Higgs, a cherished librarian and vibrant member of the community, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, in Bryant, Arkansas. Born on April 4, 1945, as Vivian Keathley, she dedicated her life to the pursuit of knowledge and the enrichment of others through literature and learning.
Vivian’s career as a librarian with the Central Arkansas Library System spanned decades, during...
Bobby Joe "B.J." Thomason
Jan 22, 2025
Bobby Joe Thomason, a.k.a. B.J., age 78, of Hot Springs passed away peacefully in his sleep at home with his wife and son early morning on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. He was born July 30, 1946 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to the late Judson Givens and Ruby Estell (Golden) Thomason. Bobby was a Missionary Baptist and was a Marine Veteran serving...
Michael D. Goodson
Jan 22, 2025
Michael “Mickey” D. Goodson, 75, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away January 22, 2025. He was born on July 7, 1949, in Cullman, Alabama to the late James and Ethel Goodson.
Mickey is preceded in death by his loving wife, Gloria Goodson, siblings, Bettye Halbrook, Bobbye Hill, James Goodson, and Johnny Goodson and his faithful dog, Buster. He is survived...
Roger William Smith
Jan 21, 2025
Roger William Smith, age 71, of Scott, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025. He was born on April 2, 1953, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to James and Virginia Smith, who preceded him in death. Roger is lovingly remembered by his wife of 44 years and 10 months, Dianna Smith, and their four children: Ryan Smith (Cherese), Nicholas Smith...
Allen Saylor
Jan 21, 2025
Allen Saylor passed away January 21, 2025 at age 65 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
He was a graduate of Arkadelphia High School (77) and earned a bachelor of science in education from Henderson State University. At Henderson, he was a two-time First Team All-AIC Pitcher for the Reddies from 1978-1980. He compiled an 11-4 record with a 1.61 ERA in 95...
Harold P. Banasky
Jan 21, 2025
Harold P. Banasky, a cherished member of the Stuttgart community peacefully departed this life on January 21, 2025, in Maumelle, Arkansas. He was born on May 6, 1934, in Stuttgart, Arkansas,
A proud veteran, Harold served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1962, with his service taking him both throughout the U.S. and in Germany.
Retiring at the age of...
Patsy Ruth Jones
Jan 21, 2025
Patsy “Pat” Ruth Mathis Jones, 77, of Sherwood, Arkansas departed her earthly life Tuesday, January 21, 2025, and entered the eternal gates of heaven. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on December 10, 1947, to Harold and Garlene Corn Mathis.
Pat grew up attending church at First Baptist Church of Sherwood with her family where she also taught the Girls’...
Ralph Farrow
Jan 20, 2025
Ralph Farrow, age 95, passed away January 20, 2025 in Bowling Green Kentucky. He was born in Haddonfield, New Jersey on February 12, 1929, the son of Samuel E. Farrow and Margaret Ulmer Farrow.
He was a machinist and worked for many years for a utility company. He will be dearly missed by all that knew him. A private service will...