Jean Penn
Jan 17, 2025
Jean Penn, a beloved educator, devoted wife, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025, in her home surrounded by love. Born on March 1, 1945, in Pekin, Illinois, Jean graced this world for nearly eight decades. Her vibrant spirit and nurturing heart touched everyone who crossed her path.
Jean dedicated over 25 years as a teacher, imparting knowledge...
Tim Corron
Jan 16, 2025
Timothy R. Corron, 66, passed away on January 16, 2025. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio, and grew up in Austintown, Ohio. He graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 1976. Tim served in the United States Air Force for seven years and ten months. Following his service, he worked several jobs, notably as a mechanic for Dassault Falcon Jet....
Thomas Stone
Jan 16, 2025
Thomas S. Stone, 82, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, passed away on January 16, 2025. Born January 14, 1943, to Ora and Sherman Stone, Tom was a man of humor, love, and devotion who lived a life centered on his family, service, and the simple joys of laughter and dancing with his beloved wife.
Tom attended Pine Bluff High School, where he...
Lindle H Archer
Jan 16, 2025
Lindle H. Archer, 82, of Beebe, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025. He was born on August 23, 1942, in England, Arkansas, to Cecil and Rozena Rollins Archer. Lindle dedicated 29 years of his life to serving as a Little Rock Firefighter. He was a devoted member of Union Valley Baptist Church, where he cherished his faith, his...
Cecilia "Dawn" Cates
Jan 16, 2025
Cecilia "Dawn" Cates, born on January 18, 1969, passed away on January 16, 2025, leaving behind a legacy filled with love, creativity, and pride in her family. She was well-known for her dedication and hard work throughout her career. She loved working at Dillards, where she contributed to the community with her warm spirit and commitment to excellence.
Dawn received her...
Richard Alderson, Jr.
Jan 15, 2025
Richard Monroe Alderson, Jr., 93, of Antioch, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 in Libertyville, Illinois. He was born November 10, 1931 in Bonham, Texas and was formerly of Woodstock, Evanston and Skokie, Illinois. He was a graduate and received his Doctorate degree at Northwestern University in Evanston and became the Associate Dean of the Graduate School of...
Benjamin Keith Jones
Jan 15, 2025
Benjamin Keith Jones, a devoted husband, father, brother and son, born on October 15, 1984, in Russellville, Arkansas, passed from his mortal adventure into the light of heaven on January 15, 2025. He was a resident of Conway, Arkansas, formerly of Oppelo, AR, and worked with the Snap-On Tool company. He enjoyed fishing, crafting, traveling and loved being in the...
Matthew Robert Dyke
Jan 15, 2025
Matthew Robert Dyke, of Conway Arkansas, formerly of Franklin New York, tragically passed away on January 15, 2025. Matt was born Dec. 8, 2000, in Urbana, Illinois and was the son of Cheryl Harmon and Steve Dyke.
Before graduating from Franklin Central School in 2019, Matt was selected as an AVP Facilitator in the anti-bullying program. After high school, he pursued...
Shirley Mae McNeal
Jan 15, 2025
Shirley Mae McNeal, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, peacefully passed away on January 15, 2025. Born on April 20, 1947, in Holly Springs, Mississippi, she leaves behind a legacy of warmth, love, and cherished memories.
Shirley dedicated a significant part of her professional life as a cook at the Arkansas Health Center, where her warm personality and caring nature shone through...
Junior King
Jan 15, 2025
Junior, lovingly known as Pap or Papa to most, embraced and cherished many roles during his time on this earth—son, brother, father, husband, uncle, friend, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather. However, no role brought him more joy or honor than being a follower of Jesus. Junior’s unwavering faith and servant’s heart reflected the love of Jesus in all he did, touching...
James Monroe Waddle
Jan 15, 2025
James Monroe Waddle, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 15, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on March 29, 1942, in Saline County, Arkansas, James led a life dedicated not only to hard work but also to the love and support he provided to those around him.
James spent many...
Alice Norman Davis
Jan 15, 2025
Alice Norman Davis, age 90, of Austin, Arkansas, was born December 30, 1934, in Kensett, Arkansas to the late Earnest Willie and Nellie Beakley Norman. Alice went to her heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. She was a member of Austin Station Baptist Church where she was active in Women On Missions,...
Billie Margaret Coleman Murray
Jan 14, 2025
Billie Coleman Murray passed away on Tuesday, January 14th. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. DuBose "Bo" Murray, her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Wendell H. Coleman, sister Barbara Jean Halford (Jack), her brother W.H. "Sonny" Coleman, Jr. (Freddie), and her nephew Bob Coleman.
She is survived by her beloved daughters, Barbara "Babs" Dodd (David) and Billie Thorpe (Rob);...
Marjorie Cooper
Jan 14, 2025
Marjorie Cooper, 92, of Ward, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on January 13th, 2025. Marjorie was born on November 30th, 1932, to Nathryn and Birdie Tarkington in Damascus, Arkansas. Marjorie had various careers to support her family from a young age. She married her sweetheart husband Carl Thomas Cooper, and they had three beautiful children together (Carl Wayne,...
Michael Charles Pedigo
Jan 14, 2025
Michael Charles Pedigo, a beloved brother, cousin, uncle, great-uncle, and friend passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, at the age of 65 following an illness. He was born on May 26, 1959, in Little Rock, Arkansas and spent most of his life in the state. Michael graduated from Parkview High School in 1977 and went on...
Alvia Gene McDougal
Jan 14, 2025
Alvia Gene McDougal, age 88, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, at 10:40 p.m., surrounded by the love of his family. His warmth, wisdom, and unwavering faith will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Gene was born on March 26, 1936, in Roosevelt, Arkansas. In 1957, he married his soulmate, Sudie McDougal, beginning a beautiful journey together that...
Ted Lowell Snider
Jan 14, 2025
Ted Lowell Snider
December 16, 1928 - January 14, 2025 Ted Lowell Snider, Sr. of Little Rock passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at his home in Little Rock with his family beside him. He had battled Parkinson’s Disease in recent years and had celebrated his 96th birthday in December.
He was born in Rockwood, Texas to Julia Emma Hull...
Edna Bell
Jan 14, 2025
Edna Marie Bell, age 88, of Mountain Pine went home to be with Jesus on January 14 2025.
She was born May 20 1936 in Oppelo Arkansas. She was the daughter of Theodore and Leslie Rorie. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband JW Bell, and four sisters, Erma O’Dell, Melba Dailey, Margaret Chambers and Ida Isom.
She was...
Billy Gene Wilson
Jan 14, 2025
Billy Gene Wilson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away in Benton, Arkansas on January 14, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on March 8, 1939, in Malvern, Arkansas, he was a 1958 graduate of Bauxite High School, where he met his high school sweetheart, Linda Bell Wilson.
Bill dedicated 34 years of his life to Alcoa,...
Donald Bernard Culpepper
Jan 14, 2025
Donald Bernard Culpepper, born on November 25, 1952, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025. He is remembered by all who knew him as a man with a larger-than-life personality, whose warmth and enthusiasm lit up every gathering.
A dedicated public servant, Don’s contributions to his community were significant. He served on the Jonesboro City Council and...