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Andrew Joseph "Drew" Busken

Andrew Joseph "Drew" Busken

Jun 25, 2024

Andrew Joseph “Drew” Busken, beloved son, brother and friend to many worldwide, passed away on June 25, 2024, in Houston, Texas, at the age of 36. Born on January 15, 1988, in North Little Rock, AR, he was the cherished son of Gerard and Tammy Busken and the loving brother of Kelsey (Busken) Khan. 

Andrew spent his early years growing up...

Andrew Wayne Wehde

Andrew Wayne Wehde

Jun 25, 2024

Andrew Wayne Wehde, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother,and friend passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.

He was born near Tipton, Iowa February 2, l933 to Louis and Meta (Jurgens) Wehde. By the time he graduated from West Liberty High, he had attended 8 different schools, including a one-room schoolhouse. It was at West Liberty High that he honed his leadership...

Florence "Kathy" Kathleen O'Sullivan

Florence "Kathy" Kathleen O'Sullivan

Jun 25, 2024

Florence "Kathy" Kathleen O'Sullivan, age 71, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 25th, at her home in Bonnerdale.

She was born on March 23, 1953, in Sacramento, California, the daughter of John Troy and Lucille McGough. Kathy is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Neil O'Sullivan; and her three Sisters, Nellie Jean, Pat Dillard, and Jayne...

Danielle Lin Chivers Adams

Danielle Lin Chivers Adams

Jun 25, 2024

Danielle Lin Chivers Adams, of North Little Rock, was born on September 20, 1974, to Danny and Barbara Chivers. She passed away on June 25, 2024, and is now in the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Danielle was the sweetest person you would ever want to meet. She had a loving heart and was always there to help...

Evelyn Bright

Evelyn Bright

Jun 24, 2024

Evelyn Marie Bright, 85, of Conway, AR, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on June 24, 2024. She was born on April 22, 1939, in Lonoke, AR, to Hubert Null and Pearl Elizabeth Edwards.Evelyn was a talented seamstress whose skill and passion adorned the community of Conway for many years. Her career included notable roles...

Carl Edward Driggers

Carl Edward Driggers

Jun 24, 2024

Carl Edwards Driggers, age 83, of Glenwood, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024.

He was born on May 17, 1941, in Bonnerdale. He was the son of James Austin and Carrie Lafayette Johnson Driggers. He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Ima Jean Rickner, A.J. Driggers, James Driggers, Gerald Driggers, and Billy Driggers; and his daughter, Darla...

Mary Lynn Claiborne

Mary Lynn Claiborne

Jun 24, 2024

Mary Lynn Claiborne, 87, passed away peacefully due to illness on Monday, June 24th, in McRae, Arkansas. She was born on March 9, 1937 in McRae, Arkansas, to Pauline and Buster Claiborne. 

She was a proud well-respected resident of McRae. Once she graduated from McRae High School she moved to Oklahoma where she had an amazing corporate life and was named...

Bette Jo Mergenshroer

Bette Jo Mergenshroer

Jun 24, 2024

Bette J. Mergenschroer, loving wife of William (Bill) Mergenschroer, died 5 AM June 24th at age 84. She was born March 2, 1940 to James Wesley and Blanch (Moore) Holland in Gravel Ridge Arkansas.

Bette is survived by her husband of 52 years, William “Bill” Mergenschroer, step-son William “Willie” J. (Cecilia) Mergenschroer, God-mother Elsie Holland, and a precious and special dog,...

Clarence "C.A." Alexander Goins, Sr.

Clarence "C.A." Alexander Goins, Sr.

Jun 24, 2024

Clarence (C.A.) Goins, Sr., 76, of Bismarck, went to be with the Lord on June 24, 2024. 

 He was born on November 15, 1947 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Eugene Goins and Frances Cline Goins. 

 He was predeceased in death by his mother and father, both sets of grandparents, and his sons, Tommy Goins and Jimmy Goins, and brother, David Goins. 

 Survivors include his...

Dale Eugene Reynolds

Dale Eugene Reynolds

Jun 23, 2024

Beloved uncle, brother, cousin, and friend… 

Dale Eugene Reynolds, age 72, of Flower Mound, TX, formerly of Glenwood, Arkansas was born on March 8, 1952 in East St. Louis, Illinois and peacefully left this earth to be with the Lord on June 23,2024, surrounded by family and friends. 

Dale is preceded in death by his father and mother, Everette and Myrtle Reynolds;...

Faye Tallant Borland

Faye Tallant Borland

Jun 23, 2024

Faye Tallant Borland, 92, was born May 17, 1932 in Glenwood, Arkansas to Arthur Bunyan Tallant and Flora Sigman Tallant. She peacefully met her Lord and Savior on June 23, 2024 at Twin Rivers Health and Rehabilitation in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. She attended Central School near Malvern and graduated from Malvern High School where she met and married her husband James...

Connie Sue Pruss

Connie Sue Pruss

Jun 23, 2024

Our beloved Connie Sue Wheat Bobbitt Pruss, 63, of North Little Rock passed away unexpectedly in her home June 23, 2024. She was born January 31, 1961, the second of four daughters born to the late Charlene (McCorkle) and the late James Wheat. To know her was to love her. 

She is survived by her loving husband, David D. Pruss, Jr.;...

James Edward Jones

James Edward Jones

Jun 23, 2024

James “Tuffy” Jones of Cabot went to his heavenly home on June 23, 2024. Tuffy was born on January 2, 1937, in Mineola, Texas, to Thomas Mansell Jones and Alta Wren-Jones.

He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 66 years, Arlene Pearson-Jones; his daughter, Debbie Douglas (Dave) of Mount Vernon; his sister, Alice Driskill (Vernon), and his brother,...

Cary Patrick Dennis

Cary Patrick Dennis

Jun 23, 2024

Cary Patrick Dennis, age 60 of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away June 23, 2024.  He was born July 12, 1963 to J. D. and Vera Bunch Dennis in Fort Worth, Texas.

He is survived by his step-brother, Michael Dennis of Cabot and step-sister, Janice Ruth Cook of Port Charlotte, Florida.

Arrangements by Smith Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe, AR.

Virginia Lee (Cox) McCastlain

Virginia Lee (Cox) McCastlain

Jun 23, 2024

Our loving mother Virginia Lee (Cox) McCastlain, formerly of Clarendon, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2024 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She is survived by her children Cal (Heather) McCastlain of Little Rock, Arkansas; Clay (Alicia) McCastlain of Wilburn, Arkansas; Bruce (Lona) McCastlain of Cabot, Arkansas; Cara (Andy) Fisher of Los Angeles, California; grandchildren Beau (Dedra) McCastlain of DeQueen,...

William Ralph Porter

William Ralph Porter

Jun 22, 2024

William Ralph Porter, 63, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away June 22, 2024. He was born February 3, 1961, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Billy Porter and Barbara Graf.

Bill is preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Donyale Porter; son, Devin Robertson (Chloe) and Regan Dixon; grandchildren, Eva Caringola, Gabriel...

Jimmy B Rowan

Jimmy B Rowan

Jun 22, 2024

Jimmy B. Rowan, known fondly as "Buddy" to his family and friends, passed away on June 22, 2024 at the age of 85. He was born in Bland, Arkansas, on February 21, 1939, to Judge Duff and Cynthia May (Johnson) Rowan.

Buddy led a fulfilling life marked by dedication and hard work. He proudly served in the United States Army before...

Mike South

Mike South

Jun 22, 2024

Mike South died June 22, at the age of 75. He was the son of LB and Emogene South.

Mike's life can only be described as a complete God-thing. He became a Christian as a teenager after his grandmother, Minnie, began taking him to the Nazarene church. He was ultimately called to preach as a senior in high school. He boarded...

Brenda Joy Baker Shoptaw

Brenda Joy Baker Shoptaw

Jun 21, 2024

Brenda Joy Baker Shoptaw, “Our B”, age 71 entered eternity with her Savior Jesus Christ on June 21, 2024, and is now singing alongside her parents, Amon & Joynelle Baker, in her dad’s heavenly choir. Brenda was born in Dayton, TX on July 29, 1952. She graduated High School in Pine Bluff AR and went on to graduate Bauder Fashion...

Shirley Anne Davis

Shirley Anne Davis

Jun 21, 2024

Shirley Anne (Spears) Davis, age 74, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 21st, at her home in Roseboro surrounded by her family and loved ones. 

She was born on September 17, 1949 in Roseboro, the daughter of Charlie and Maggie Craig Spears. Shirley is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Edmund (Mac) Davis; her three brothers,...

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