May 23, 2021

Connie M. Ashcraft, 76, of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord on May 23, 2021.  He was a loving husband, caring father, and Poppy to his two grandsons who adored him.  Connie was a member of Crystal Hill Baptist Church, where he loved worshipping and serving the Lord.

He is survived by his beloved wife...

May 23, 2021

Scottie Brooks was born on April 16, 1925.  She passed away in Little Rock, Arkansas on May 23, 2021, she was 96.   Scottie was born in a home on Clouds Creek in Rogersville, Tennessee.  She is survived by her daughter, Debra Keene; and her two grandsons, Don Keene, Jr, and Matthew Keene, their wives Vanessa Keene and Vivian Keene;...

May 23, 2021

Margaret Ann Park, 92, of Little Rock, passed away on May 23, 2021.  She was born February 21, 1929 in Russellville, Arkansas to Ellis and Othella Roberts. She was a member of Faith Methodist Church and Clevarve County Ext.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Edward Park, Sr.; parents; brothers, Edwin Ellis Roberts and...

May 23, 2021

May 23, 2021

Jacqueline Nichols, 87, of Little Rock, passed away May 23, 2021. Born in Benton to Allen and Edith Chenault, she retired from AT&T and was of the Baptist faith.

Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Nichols, her parents and a brother, Allen Gene Chenault, she is survived by her daughter, Alana Merritt (James); sister, Sandy Fowinkle;...

May 22, 2021

Fred Edward Hester, 88, of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away May 22, 2021. He was born October 2, 1932 in Camden, Arkansas to the late Fred and Bertha (Lynn) Hester. Fred is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Minnie Smith Hester; and two sisters, Patricia Lynn Cross and Carolyn Ann Efird.

Fred is survived by three nephews,...

May 22, 2021

May 22, 2021

Benny “Ben” Michael Hollis, son of Ben F. and Mary R. Lewis Hollis, was born December 11, 1945 in Piggott, Arkansas.  He dedicated his life to serving others and departed this life on May 22, 2021.

Ben graduated from Greenway High School and received his undergraduate degree from State College of Arkansas, Conway, and his Master of...

May 21, 2021

Darla Sue Piper, 58, of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away on May 21, 2021. She was born on January 15, 1963 in Midwest City, Oklahoma to Manda Cook Shetler and the late David Shetler.

Darla is survived by her husband, Thomas “Tommy” Piper; children, Brandon (Kerri) Jones, Logan (Lance) Kloker; two grandchildren, Eva and Daisy; mother, Manda Shetler;...

May 21, 2021

Wini Carter, age 94, of Little Rock, Arkansas died on May 21, 2021. She was born in Newton, Kansas. She attended the public schools in El Dorado, Kansas, graduated from El Dorado High in 1944, and enrolled at Kansas State University. After completing her studies, she taught girl’s physical education at El Dorado High School, where she was also...

May 21, 2021

Susan Jones Vereen, born June 11, 1956, to Bill and Joyce Jones of Memphis, Tennessee, left her Earthly body to join her Lord and Savior on May 21, 2021. Susan was a proud Christian, loving mother, sister, daughter, and wife. She answered her life’s calling of helping others by working as a Respiratory Therapist for forty-five (45) years. She...

May 21, 2021

Theresa Young, 78, formerly of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed May 21, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Plumerville, Arkansas.  She was born October 31, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan to the union of James and Viola Anderson. Theresa was a professional dog groomer in Las Vegas where she thoroughly enjoyed the shows and the fast-paced lifestyle. She enjoyed the movies,...

May 21, 2021

James Manley Denton Sr. passed away peacefully in Little Rock, Arkansas on May 21.  He was born to Eva Faye Bush Denton and Freeman Denton on November 11, 1940.

Manley grew up in Merkel, Texas and that is where he developed his lifelong love of music and sports.   You could find Manley leading singing at Church when...

May 21, 2021

Richard Allan Wilkerson Sr., 76, of Little Rock passed from this life on Friday, May 21, 2021 at his home. He was born Saturday, July 24, 1944 to the late Houston and Ophelia Haynes Wilkerson and was raised in the East End community. Richard graduated from Sheridan High School, earned a bachelor’s degree from Arkansas State Teachers...

May 20, 2021

It was a cold, snowy day.  Grandpa Jones had to go fetch the midwife from down the road, because Mom’s first cousin was being born at the same time.  The midwife made it to Grandma Jones’ house just as Aunt Lela was delivering Mom.  So many of us have heard that story.  Happy memories.

Jimmie Frances (Jones)...

May 20, 2021

Katie Breanna Griffiths, 30, of North Little Rock passed unexpectedly on May 20, 2021.  She was born in Little Rock on December 7, 1990 to the late Phyllis Thorne Griffiths.

Katie is survived by two sisters:  Cara Griffiths and Lauren Griffiths; a daughter, Lana; nieces and nephews: Amari, Alayah, Greyson and Hazel. She enjoyed writing and loved to...

May 20, 2021

Brenda Lee Frye, 64, of North Little Rock, passed away May 20, 2021. She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl Owens of Fordyce and Shannon Brodrick; grandchildren, Lilly Brodrick and Raven Owens; her fiancé, Kelly Greig of North Little Rock; and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation will be Tuesday, May 25 from 5-7 p.m....

May 20, 2021

Michael Samuel “Cricket” Rhodes, 74, of North Little Rock passed away May 20, 2021.  He was born June 7, 1946, in Little Rock to the late Samuel Jesse Rhodes and Rachel Potter Rhodes.

Cricket graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1964, and he earned a degree in Business Administration from the University of Central Arkansas...

May 20, 2021

Donald Edward Balding, 77, of Traskwood, Arkansas passed away May 20, 2021.  He was born November 2, 1943 in Benton, Arkansas to the late James and Lona (Moore) Balding.

Donald retired from Orbit Valve-Cooper Cameron as a machine operator.  Donald was a hard worker and provided anything his family needed.  He loved his family and spending time...

May 20, 2021

Robert Andrew Borden, 62, of Benton, Arkansas passed away May 20, 2021.  He was born September 25, 1958 in Indiana to James and Charlene (Hall) Borden.

Robert served as a volunteer fire fighter for many years.  Robert loved spending time outdoors and riding four-wheelers.  Family reunions were some of his favorite times.   He enjoyed aggravating people and...