John Arch McGill peacefully departed this life on October 29, 2022 at home in Houston, Texas. He was born August 2, 1923 in Okolona, Arkansas, first-born child of Archibald McGill and Florie Elvira Peters McGill. Preceding him in death was his wife of 74 years, Cornelia Roberta Mellard McGill during the 2021 COVID-2 pandemic, his sister, Jean Ann McGill and...
Gerald Fay Raper, 85, of Benton, Arkansas went to be with the Lord October 29, 2022. Gerald was born July 19, 1937 to the late Clarence Ralph Raper and Ruth Dorcus Burnett in Saline County.
Gerald graduated from Benton High in 1957. After graduation, he went to serve proudly in the U.S. Army. He later retired from Reynolds Metals...
Therman L. Scott, Jr. was born in January 1947 and passed away in October 2022, in Little Rock, Arkansas. In 1963, he met the love of his life, Mary Ann Burt. They married, raised two children together, and celebrated 53 years of marriage in September. After graduating Horace Mann High School, Scott volunteered to join the US Navy and completed...
Mabel Elizabeth Clay of Sherwood was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. She went to heaven on October 28, 2022, at age 87.
She was born to John Lee and Thelma Elizabeth Morden on July 25, 1935, in Olmstead, Arkansas. She married the love of her life, John Calvin Clay of Searcy on September 16, 1954. They...
Richard Burl Wright, age 75, of Hot Springs, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022.
He was born on May 20, 1947, in Hot Springs, the son of Obert Joseph Wright and Eula Oma Pennington Wright. He was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters, Billie Egleston, Bennie Weatherford, and Carmeletta Miles. On September 1, 1971,...
Tony Edward Ray, 71, of Sparkman, Arkansas, was born July 10, 1951, to John William “Jack” Ray and Audrey Holloway Ray. He received his heavenly wings Thursday, October 27, 2022.
Tony was well-known and loved by his family and many beloved friends. He was generous, humble, soft-spoken and witty. He was a highly respected carpenter, designer, painter and artist...
Thomas Eugene Hollingshead, 88, of Amity, Arkansas, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022, at Montgomery County Nursing Home of Mt. Ida.
He was a faithful member of The Amity United Methodist Church and a proud supporter of The Disabled Veterans of America. Thomas was very devoted to his family, his friends and his church. He loved to hunt and...
William “Bill” Hart, age 50, of Hot Springs, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022.
He was born on April 23, 1972, in Edmond, Oklahoma, the son of Robert Hart and Judy Nettles Hart. On May 20, 2006, he married the love of his life, Aimee Treaster. He was preceded in death by his father; and his step-father,...
Lawrence (Larry) E. LaMaide, 86, of Menominee, MI passed peacefully at the home of his daughter, Mary (Joe) Luke of Hot Springs, AR on Thursday, October 27, 2022, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born in Hermansville, MI to the late Edward and Lucille (Plunger) LaMaide on October 2, 1936.
Larry was very proud to have...
John Gerrit DeBoer, age 82, of Hot Springs, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022.
He was born on September 24, 1940, in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Jack Cornelius DeBoer and Gertrude VanDenburg DeBoer. On June 1, 1962, he married the love of his life, Ruby Jewell Gossage. He is preceded in death by his...
Mary Ellen Howe, 64, of Grapevine, Arkansas, passed away October 26, 2022. She was born December 28, 1957 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to the late Edward and Rosalie (Parsons) Madigan.
Mary Ellen worked at Pro Cleaners in Bryant, Arkansas for over 35 years. She enjoyed spending time in the outdoors and cooking. If you wanted to know about anything,...
Woody Lyle Smithey was born November 12, 1933. He died peacefully on October 26, 2022 in Little Rock, Arkansas at Baptist Medical Center surrounded by those he loved most. Woody was the son of Lyle Monroe Smithey and Billie Sullivan Smithey. As young college students, Woody and Jo Sheffield married and became parents of four wonderful children and were married...
Robert C. Dumboski, 82, of North Little Rock died October 26, 2022. He was born September 11,1940 in Pulaski County to L.P. and Catherine Dumboski. He served in the U.S. Army and was aretired aircraft mechanic.Robert was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 51 years, Helen Zaloudek Dumboskiand his sister Mildred M. Bawiec Zaloudek.Survivors include two...
Blessing Theodore and King Lynn Bridges, twin sons of Kiara Bridges of Little Rock, joined our heavenly Father's arms on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Baptist Springhill Medical Center in North Little Rock.
They are survived by their mother; grandparents Theodore Bridges (Brenatte) of Pine Bluff, and Tracy Bridges of Little Rock; aunts Radiance Bridges and Cremonia Bridges,...
Betsy Bowers, 87, passed away on October 26, 2022. Betsy was born on September 4, 1935 to the late Benjamin Murchison and Carrie (Graham) Murchison.
Betsy was devoted in her faith. She always went to church whenever the doors were open. Betsy continually studied the Bible and was a Bible study leader since 1969. She took all her grandchildren...
Debbie Lynn Teague Luckett, age 66, of Caney, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Twin Rivers Health & Rehabilitation in Arkadelphia. She was born June 26, 1956 to Donald Teague and Clara Shug Rookard. She worked for the State of Arkansas and later for the Arkansas Department of Community Corrections, from which she retired. Debbie loved to travel and...
Sheila Rae Currie, age 63, of Pike City, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Arkadelphia.
She was born on September 15, 1959, in Sidney, New York, the daughter of Roy and Jeanette Goodrich Currie. She was preceded in death by her father; her sister, Faith Killmeier; her brother-in-law, Kenneth Wilkins; and her...
George Hiram Richardson accepted Christ for his Savior as a child. He loved the Lord with a demonstrable legacy of Servant/Leadership. A loyal son of his father’s instruction, as well as his mother’s wishes. His work ethic, and exceptional efforts made Him a role model for all those he knew. His courage in the face of challenge, was admirable. The personal sacrifice for family, and friends...
Anita Kay Deal, 67, of Bauxite, Arkansas passed away October 25, 2022. She was born September 15, 1955, in Cleveland, Mississippi to the late Louie and Viola (Stewart) Grantham.
Anita loved the Lord and was of the Baptist faith. She and her husband, David, attended Saline Missionary Baptist Church. Anita’s list of favorites included her husband, her daughters,...
Marie “MeMo” Bennett“Hold on to the love, not the loss.”
Though our hearts are broken at the loss of our beautiful Mom, we will forever cherish her love. Marie “MeMo” Bennett was born June 30, 1938 in Little Rock, Arkansas. At 84 years old, she finished her race October 25, 2022.
She richly filled her dash with meaningful moments....