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Mary Ellen Drake 2-26-1993 - 5-2-2024
Beautiful. Faithful. Confident. Character. Perseverance. Fortitude. Traveler.
Beautiful. Mary was born the third child to Patti and Jim Drake, little sister to her twin brothers, Paul (Courtney) and Michael (Sarah) Drake. She was born beautiful and remained that way, inside and out her whole life. Her beautiful smile was her signature mark! She loved deeply especially...
Randy “Big R” Hicks, 73, was born December 11, 1950 in Oak Grove (Austin) on his family farm to Kenneth and Margie Lee Hicks. He entered the gates of heaven on May 2, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was a faithful member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church and wanted all to know Jesus as their Savior. He served as Oak Grove Cemetery Secretary/Treasurer....
John "Tony" Hunt - Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on May 1, 2024.Born in Hot Springs, AR. on January 22, 1955. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wiliam A. Hunt and Hazel F. Richards, and brothers, Robert and William Hunt. Tony is survived by his loving wife, Karen Jean Hunt; children April Carlton (Gary Millican)...
John Wiley Varner, age 99, of Amity, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. He always said, "I want to go to Heaven when I die." He finally made it!
He was born on October 24, 1924, in Marvel, AR the son of Martin Van Buren Varner and Mattie Snyder Varner. He was preceded in...
Mike Oury, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on May 1,2024, at the age of 76. He was born on April 18, 1948, in Helena, Arkansas to William James Oury, Sr. and Helen Norma (Massery) Oury.A proud veteran of the United States Army, Mike served from 1970-1973 and even excelled as a player on the Army...
Anna Grace Clark Watt, 29, of Fayetteville, Arkansas passed away on May 1, 2024 at CHI St Vincent in North Little Rock, Arkansas. She was surrounded by her loving family. After being diagnosed with Glioblastoma in June of 2023, she remained hopeful and courageous in her fight against cancer.
Anna Grace was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on January 16th, 1995. She grew up...
Herman Dwight Barnes of Conway, AR went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday April 30th, 2024. He was born September 28th, 1944, in Truman, AR to Herman Dewayne Barnes and Pearl Sheppard. Dwight married Helen Barnes in 1967 and together they lived happily for 57 years. He was a farmer in Helena, Arkansas where he retired before moving...
Patricia "Pat" Johnson Buford, age 85, of Little Rock, passed away on April 30, 2024. She was born September 23, 1938, in Greenville, Mississippi to Paul Hugh Johnson, Sr and Lavada Christian Johnson.
Pat was a steadfast follower of Jesus Christ, a devoted wife to her husband Jimmy for 39 years, and a nurturing mother to her four children. She cherished...
Sandy Cravens (71) of Hot Springs and formerly of Hagarville passed away peacefully in her home on Monday April 29.
She is preceded in death by her mother and father Lanell and Donald Smith. She leaves behind her husband Chuck Smith, son Sam (Trista) Cravens, brother Bruce (Janet) Smith and uncle Kenneth Smith. She was a loving Nonny to her three...
Don Banker, 94, of Little Rock passed away peacefully on April 29th, 2024. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 10, 1929, to Stanley and Cecelia Banker. Don was a devout Catholic and longtime member of Christ the King Church, in Little Rock. He spent his entire career with Reynolds Metals Company as a Metallurgical Engineer. Don was an...
James Howard (Bud) Harmon, age 65, died April 29, 2024. He was born September 12, 1958 in Chowchilla, California to Hermon and Ivie Lucille Waddles Harmon.
He worked for KNB, for the best owners, managers and employee ever. He was a member of Apostolic Church of England.
He is preceded in death by wife, Cathy Roofe Harmon; baby girl, Johnnie Mae; parents,...
Sam Lynwood Curry, a beloved member of the Hot Springs community, passed away on April 29, 2024, at the age of 78. He was born on December 9, 1945, in Magnolia, Arkansas, to Sam Allen Curry and Sybil Tyson Curry. After spending his childhood in Stephens, Arkansas, he went on to build a life filled with remarkable achievements and cherished...
Laura Jean Burris Fritzius fought the good fight and finished her race hearing, "Well done thou good and faithful servant." on April 29, 2024. Laura was born December 12, 1969 at St. Vincent Hospital, and Melvin and Raynette Burris received their bundle of joy April 10, 1970 in Forrest City, AR, two days before she cut her first tooth.
Laura came...
Alice Faye Scruggs Spence went to her heavenly home on April 29, 2024. She was born on October 13, 1938 to Ruby and Robert M. Scruggs in Antioch, White County, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl K. Spence, her parents, two brothers and a stepdaughter.
Alice is survived by two daughters: Morrisa Baty Pruett of Greenbrier, and...
Dr. George Key Mitchell was born in Sheridan, Arkansas on June 15, 1931. He passed away on April 29, 2024. He was predeceased by his parents Coats A. and Jessie Lee Mitchell and his brother Allan. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Martha, and his son Adam (Kristie) granddaughters Quinn and Peri Mitchell, son Loyd (Kim) and...
Gerry Youngblood Daniels, 88, of Little Rock, Arkansas, went to Heaven on the evening of Sunday, April 28, 2024 with her family by her side.
She was born August 14, 1935, in Wilton, Arkansas to Lester Ray Youngblood and Johnnie Mae Nuttall Youngblood. She was raised by her grandparents, John Fillmore Nuttall and Lola Mae Bailey Nuttall.
Mrs. Daniels is preceded in...
Rebecca “Becky” Ann Myers, 47, of Sherwood, Arkansas, passed away on April 28, 2024, in Sherwood, Arkansas. Becky was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Lynda Ruth Myers and Glen Edward Myers.
Becky lit up the rooms as soon as she walked in with her beautiful, heartwarming smile. She loved effortlessly and welcomed everyone with open arms. Becky...
Lola Ione Kirk Hickman was born December 10, 1931, to John and Lucy Askins. Lola passed away on April 28, 2024, at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her parents and eight siblings. She was married 42 years to Charles “Bill” Kirk until his death. She was later married to Jason Hickman until his death.
She is preceded...
On April 28, 2024, the world lost a true hero, Taylor Bryan McGarity. He was born on January 26, 1999, in Little Rock, Arkansas, and his light shone brightly until his passing. Taylor dedicated his life to serving his country with honor and courage. He was a Staff Sergeant in the Army National Guard, excelling in recruiting and retention. Taylor's commitment...
Virginia Ruth Nelson, 96, passed away April 28, 2024. Virginia was born April 10, 1928 to the late Alta Short and Ida Evelyn (Cherry) Short.
Virginia was retired from Pulaski County Special School District. She enjoyed fishing and always looked forward to the special weekly hour spent with her hairdresser and friend, Sue James. She was often found outside gardening and...