Alan Thomas "Tom" Otwell
Sep 8, 2024
Alan Thomas "Tom" Otwell, age 63, of Amity, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024.
He was born on August 31, 1961. He was born in Jena, Louisiana, the son of Willie Burl Otwell and Norma Leatrice Nugent Otwell. He was preceded in death by his parents and son Kaul Lambert; his four siblings Daniel Otwell, Gail Otwell, Sherman Otwell, and...
Betty Lou Prislovsky Morris
Sep 8, 2024
Betty Lou Prislovsky Morris went to her heavenly home on September 8, 2024. Betty Lou was born December 15, 1939 in Stuttgart. She was raised in nearby Slovak where she learned to love farm life and harvest became her favorite time of the year. Later she moved to Keo where she raised her three children and learned to play bridge,...
Willie Earl Horton
Sep 8, 2024
Willie Earl Horton, 66, of North Little Rock passed away unexpectedly September 8, 2024. He was one of nine children born to the late John Horton and Mable (Alexander) Horton.
Willie was preceded in death by a grandson, Charles Boyd, Jr. Those left to mourn his passing include his only daughter, Latricia Boyd; five grandchildren: Eric Dobbins, Jr., Erica Dobbins, Dashun...
David Reid Springer
Sep 7, 2024
Following a courageous battle with esophageal cancer over the last four months, David Reid Springer, 70, died on September 7, 2024.
Reid was born on November 28, 1953, to Cliff Springer, Jr. and Lexa Lumpkin Springer. He is survived by his son, James Mark Springer, by his brother, Rev. Clif (Brenda) Springer, by his uncle Bill (Julie) Springer, and by his...
Louise Furnell
Sep 7, 2024
Louise Frances Furnell, 102, of North Little Rock, passed away on September 7th, 2024. She was born in Cleburne, Texas to Mike and Julia Dumboski. She was proceeded in death by her husband of 53 years Homer Furnell, son-in-law Jerry Brown, and brothers Chester and Felix Dumboski.
Louise is survived by her daughter Alice Brown of North Little Rock; sister Mary...
Aubrey Allen Speck
Sep 6, 2024
Aubrey Allen Speck, age 67, passed away on September 6, 2024 at Nightingale Arkadelphia. He was born December 25, 1956.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements by Smith Family Funeral Home-Ruggles Wilcox Chapel, 517 Clay Street, Arkadelphia, Arkansas. www.smithfamilycares.com
Leigh Carol Overbey
Sep 6, 2024
Leigh Carol Overbey, a devoted mother and loving wife, passed away on September 6, 2024, at the age of 57. She was born June 10, 1967, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was adopted by Dr. and Mrs. W. P. Guthrie. She graduated from Bryant High School and later from Henderson State University after earning a bachelor’s degree in home economics....
William Howard Haynes, Jr.
Sep 6, 2024
William “Bill” Howard Haynes, Jr., 74, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away September 6, 2024. He was born April 10, 1950 in Stamford, Texas to the late William H. Haynes, Sr. and Amilee Haynes. He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Joy (Dorsey) Haynes; sons, Scott (Holly) Haynes, Matthew Haynes, and Nathan Haynes; grandchildren, Ashlyn, Ava, and Aristos;...
William Hollis "Bill" Summar, Jr.
Sep 6, 2024
William Hollis “Bill” Summar, Jr., age 93, of Arkadelphia passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024. He was born October 15, 1930 in Moro, Arkansas to Hollis and Effie Barrett Summar. He was a member of Third Street Baptist Church and was an ordained Baptist deacon. He graduated from Moro High School and was a United States Veteran serving in...
Cynthia "Cyndy" Bairnsfather Wright
Sep 6, 2024
"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You are with me." – Psalms 23:4
Cynthia “Cyndy” Dawn Wright peacefully went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 6, 2024. She was born on June 29, 1959, in Monroe, Louisiana, to Lee Roy and Genelle Bairnsfather.
Cyndy began her career with Amoco Oil in...
John Frost Robertson
Sep 5, 2024
John Frost Robertson (78) passed September 5, 2024, in Prescott AR after a lengthy illness. Born in Bartlesville, OK to Joseph Lee and Fiskie (Helen Fiske) Robertson. He was a resident of Little Rock, Arkansas, and formerly of Houston, Texas. He attended College High School in Bartlesville and was a member of the Rifle Club and was an excellent marksman.
John...
Una P. McClure
Sep 5, 2024
Una Hogan McClure, age 95, of Searcy, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on September 5, 2024. She was born December 6, 1928, in the Olmstead community (N. Pulaski County) to Otis and Oma Toney Hogan.
She married her high school sweetheart Frank McClure on March 19, 1948. They had an exciting life together for over 76 years. They loved...
Lynda Faye Settlemoir
Sep 5, 2024
Lynda Faye Settlemoir, 79, a long-time resident of Little Rock, AR, died peacefully on Thursday, September 5, 2024, after a battle with leukemia. Lynda was born to the late Chester Elliott Blodget and Theda Faye Ledbetter Blodget on August 31, 1945, in Pensacola, FL.
Lynda was loved, admired by her family, many friends and will be missed. She is survived by...
James T. Mulligan
Sep 4, 2024
James T. Mulligan, a kind and gentle spirit, passed away on September 4, 2024, at the age of 89. Born on December 2, 1934, in Woodberry, Arkansas, James lived a life characterized by his deep commitment to his family, community, and country. A proud veteran, James served in the Navy, exemplifying the values of dedication and service throughout his life....
Ronnie Lee Nichoalds
Sep 4, 2024
Ronnie Lee Nichoalds was born September 25, 1947, and passed away peacefully on September 4, 2024, at the age of 76.
He was preceded in death by his parents. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 40 wonderful years, Della; brothers, George Nichoalds (Charlotte) and David Nichoalds (Karen); his sister, Becky Sanders; and a host of other beloved...
Judy Rouse
Sep 4, 2024
Judy Rouse, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on September 4, 2024, at the age of 72. Born on October 21, 1951, her family and all who knew her cherished her deeply and believed she embodied the virtuous woman celebrated in Proverbs 31:31.
Judy was known for her unwavering love for her family and friends, always prioritizing their...
Julian Ray Hurt, Sr.
Sep 3, 2024
Julian “Shorty” Ray Hurt, Sr., also known as “Pop”, 87, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away September 3, 2024. He was born August 11, 1937, in Wilmot, Arkansas to the late Harvey and Florence Hurt.
Shorty is preceded in death by his son, Julian Ray Hurt, Jr.; brother, Kenneth Hurt; and sister, Shirley Perry. He is survived by his wife...
Etta "Coriene" Diffee
Sep 3, 2024
Etta “Coriene” Diffee (76) of Bismarck went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 8, 1948 in Amity to Wilburn and Verna Henson. She was a devoted cafeteria worker at Bismarck School, she loved her coworkers and enjoyed seeing kids come through the line everyday. She was a longtime...
William Gordon "Buddy" Brown Jr.
Sep 3, 2024
William Gordon “Buddy” Brown, Jr., born August 26, 1935, and passed away September 3, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters. He leaves behind his loving wife of 53 years, Carol Ann Morrison Brown; children, William Brown III, Teresa Ellithorpe, Pam Crosswhite (David), Robert Brown (Linda); as well as his grandchildren, Anthony Rose, Jason...
Stanley Hicks
Sep 3, 2024
Stanley Eugene Hicks, age 77, of Maumelle, Arkansas made his entrance into heaven on September 3, 2024.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was preceded in death by his father Alvin Hicks and Mother Catherine Hicks. He attended First Assembly of God church in North Little Rock, Arkansas. He served in the United States Air...