Feb 12, 2021

Don Lathan Moody, 72, of Benton, Arkansas passed away February 12, 2021.  He was born June 4, 1948 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the late James Everett Moody, Jr. and Margaret Ruth (O'Cain) Moody.   Don worked longer than anyone at the Little Rock Airport, where he served in janitor services for over forty-three years.  He was a graduate of...

Feb 11, 2021

RL Shelley was born March 21, 1940 in Algoa, Arkansas and went to be with the Lord on February 11, 2021 in Conway, Arkansas.He was a 21 year Army Veteran and was in Vietnam twice. He also was a retired diesel/automotive mechanic. He loved to hunt, fish and spend time with his family.He was preceded in death by his father...

Feb 11, 2021

John Frederick Ivy, 72, of Little Rock, passed away February 11, 2021.  He was born September 8, 1948 in Staten Island, New York, to Sterling Ginn and Lucille Mae Wilcken Ivy.

John received a BS/BA degree in Management and Economics from Henderson State University in Arkansas.  He began his career with Arkla Gas in 1968 and served...

Feb 11, 2021

Feb 11, 2021

Glenda Faye (Hopper) Fleming, age 87, of Sparkman, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021. Glenda was born on January 19, 1934 to Ware and Verna (Hirst) Hopper. She married Richard Fleming on June 29, 1951. Early in their marriage, Glenda and Richard worked for seven years at International Paper Company in Mobile, Alabama. After returning to Arkansas, Glenda began...

Feb 11, 2021

Gerald Alan Mills, 84, of Maumelle passed from this life on February 11, 2021. He was born July 5, 1936 in Haskell, Arkansas to the late Roy and Maurine Atchinson Mills. Mr. Mills graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Arkansas A life long student, he enjoyed studying Astronomy and Physics, which he continued...

Feb 11, 2021

Bobbie Jean (McGriff) Johnston, age 83, of Hot Springs, passed away February 11, 2021.  She was born November 27, 1937 to C. Leo McGriff and Verna (McCollum) McGriff in Fordyce.  She is preceded in death by her father, C. Leo McGriff; mother, Verna (McCollum) McGriff Barlow; husband, Bob Johnston; son, Mark McGriff Johnston; and constant companion of the last...

Feb 11, 2021

Mary Catherine Phipps Campbell, age 81,  passed away peacefully February 11, 2021.  She was born in Phoenix, AZ to Earl and Grace Phipps.  Mary graduated from Prairie Grove High School in 1957.  She married her first and only love, Harry Dean Campbell on February 28, 1958, who has been by her side and cared for her for many years....

Feb 11, 2021

Timothy David Simpson, age 32 of Cabot, AR was taken from this earthly world on February 11, 2021 in Little Rock from an apparent overdose.  David was born September 20, 1988 in North Little Rock to Timothy Simpson and Lisa Denton.  He attended Abundant Life School and graduated in May 2006.  After graduating HS, David attended UCA...

Feb 11, 2021

Ruby Frauline Fendley Mathis, 85 of Sherwood, Arkansas, widow of Tommie Mathis, passed away Thursday February 11, 2021. She is survived by her sons, Tod and Tommy Mathis and daughter Nesha (John) Burton; two brothers, Laymon (Adele) and Gerald Fendley; two grandchildren, Leslie (Aaron) and Laura; and three great-grandchildren, Jeffery, Jacee and Katelynn. A memorial service will be held...

Feb 10, 2021

Feb 10, 2021

Johnny William Benson, age 77, of Princeton, LA, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021, in Shreveport, LA. He was born August 19, 1944, to Alexander and Flora Mae (Hurst) Benson in the old Arkadelphia Hospital in Clark County, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his father, Alex Benson; and mother, Flora Mae (Hurst) Lee; two sisters, Alex Zenia Hartsock,...

Feb 10, 2021

Vivian Burton age 85, of Arkadelphia, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 at Baptist Medical Center in Arkadelphia. She was born August 26. 1935 to the late Trigg and Ella Mae Daily Meador.  Vivian was a member of Third Street Baptist Church where she was active in the Cornerstone Sunday School Class.

Vivian worked in the  Arkadelphia Water Utilities for many...

Feb 10, 2021

Rosemary Shufang Yang Chu, 93, died December 9 at the John Knox Village Care Center in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.

A memorial service will be held at 10 AM Thursday, January 6, 2022 at First Baptist Church of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, with the Reverend Dr. Blake McKinney officiating. Visitation will be at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home from 6-8 PM on Wednesday, January 5.

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Feb 10, 2021

Born April 2, 1929 in Grenada County, MS to the late Everett Arthur and Mary Emily Henson. Raised and attended Jonestown High School. Enlisted in the USMC on 1946 where he served until 1949. After which he moved to Memphis, TN and worked for the Fire Deparment as a maintenance painter.

In 1954 he moved to NLR, AR and...

Feb 10, 2021

Thomas R. Bledsoe (Tommy) - Simply Daddy to his girls, Papa to his grandchildren, a friend/mentor/neighbor to countless others – was called home by the Lord, Sunday November 28, 2021.  He was born August 22, 1927, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to the late Thomas Watson and Janie Smothers Bledsoe.

He thoroughly enjoyed growing up on his parent’s farm in Arkadelphia and...

Feb 10, 2021

William Vernon Massey age 55, of Benton, passed away Monday, August 2, 2021 in Little Rock. He was born May 15, 1966 in Arkadelphia to Larry and Vernus L. Massey. Will loved his family very much. He also loved and enjoyed fishing and hunting. Will followed sports and was a huge Arkansas Razorback fan. He was a maintenance supervisor with...

Feb 10, 2021

Shirley Scott age 85, of Arkadelphia, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021 in Arkadelphia. She was born January 29, 1936 in Curtis to the late Hugh Boy and Ruby Harkrider Freeman. Shirley was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and worked in the cafeteria at Central Primary School in Arkadelphia. She enjoyed working outdoors and loved her family and...

Feb 10, 2021

Cornelia “Connie” Roberta Mellard McGill age 93, of New Braunfels, Texas joined her Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Connie was born October 20, 1927 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Ira Wesley and Marie Cornelia Giles Mellard.

Survivors are her husband, John Arch McGill; three children, Dr. John Robert McGill and wife, Grace of Alva, Florida, Marci McGill...

Feb 10, 2021

Kassie is what she preferred and was called by friends, family, and those she loved.  She was a wife, mother, sister, and truest of friends to those she held dear.  She loved many things but the most was her time with her husband and family.  She loved to take photos of nature, travel to water based destinations, capture a...