May 12, 2019

May 12, 2019

Please note the passing of Florence T. Gardner who was born August 4, 1930, in Buffalo, NY.  Florence graduated, Cum Laude from Lafayette High School, Magna Cum Laude (3rd in her class) from Buffalo State Teachers College, and earned her Masters Degree in Education from Buffalo State College.  Florence followed her passion for teaching over 60 years, beginning in...

May 12, 2019

Robert Compton Strader, 86, of Alexander, passed away May 12, 2019. He was born in Albany, New York to James and Helen Strader who preceded him in death. He was a forensic scientist and retired from the Arkansas Crime Lab. He is survived by his sister, Barbara Gold and husband, Robert, and brother, Ronald Strader, both of New York. Arrangements...

May 12, 2019

Willie Edward Van Zandt, 85, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 12, 2019, after a brief illness. He was born on November 24, 1933, in Hamlin, Texas. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Gertrude and Lonnie Van Zandt; brothers, Eugene, James, Benjamin and Alonzo; sisters, Fay, Jeffrey and Mary. He is...

May 11, 2019

Becky Billingsley, 74, of North Little Rock, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019. She was born April 20, 1945 in Dinuba, California, to the late Ted and Rosena (Moore) James. She is survived by her husband of fifty seven years, Rev. Paul Billingsley; four children, Paula Kiani, Sammy (Ginger) Billingsley, Randy (Denise) Billingsley, Sonya (Jeremy) Rogers; grandchildren, Parisa Kiani,...

May 11, 2019

Oneta Keeton Carter age 83 of Bismarck, passed away May 11, 2019 in Hot Springs Arkansas. Oneta was born June 9, 1935 to the late Ezra and Vera (Wood) Keeton in Bismarck, Arkansas. Oneta, was a professional seamstress, who also loved to crochet blankets for her friends and family. She was a member of DeRoche Missionary Baptist Church.

Oneta, is...

May 10, 2019

James Darvin Peeler, 71, of Cabot, Arkansas passed away May 10, 2019.  He was born December 28, 1947 to O.D. and Virtree Peeler in Beebe, Arkansas.

James was a Navy SeaBee, serving two tours in Vietnam.  He later became a pharmacist for the VA at North Little Rock.

James is preceded in death by his...

May 10, 2019

May 10, 2019

Charlotte Jeanette Thornton, 71, of Benton, Arkansas passed away May 10, 2019. She was born March 27, 1948 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Lem Thaniel and Cora (Thoroughman) Thornton. Charlotte worked at Ed and Kay's Restaurant for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was an avid reader. Charlotte was a hard worker and was...

May 9, 2019

Deane Ragan died peacefully on May 9, 2019 at Presbyterian Village where she had lived for three years. The care given by the staff is very much appreciated. She was born June 19, 1920 in Hensley, Arkansas, the youngest child of Gus Eagle and Judy Duncan Dobkins. She is survived by a son, Rodney Chambers of Little Rock and two...

May 9, 2019

Ted Huneycutt age 74, of Arkadelphia passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019, in Hot Springs. He was born January 7, 1945, one of fourteen children to Claude and Stella Pennington Huneycutt. Ted was a cattleman, farmer, and retired from Alcoa. Ted was a member of Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for thirty-five years.

May 9, 2019

Brooke Marie Andrews, infant daughter of Anna Zelnick and Cordell Andrews gained her angel wings May 9, 2019.  Family will receive friends Thursday May 16, 2019 at Smith – Westbrook Funeral Home at 5:00 P.M.  Memorial Service will immediately follow at 6:00 P.M. Cremation arrangements by Smith – Westbrook Funeral Home.  www.smithfamilycares.com

May 8, 2019

George McAllister, 76, of North Little Rock died on May 8, 2019. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 18, 1942 to James A. and Fannie L. (Wheat) McAllister who preceded him in death along with his wife, Mary. Survivors include son, Jeff McAllister; brothers, Marvin McAllister, James D. "Danny" McAllister, Joseph E. McAllister and Gerald Wayne McAllister; sister,...

May 7, 2019

Margaret Thompson, 78 of Arkadelphia passed away on May 7, 2019. Margaret was born February 5, 1941 in Rabun Gap, Georgia to the late Ulyess and Alice (Deal) McCoy. Margaret was married to the love of her life the late Franklin Thompson for 54 years. Margaret is survived by her three children, Donna Smith, Michael Thompson and Rhonda McCain;...

May 7, 2019

Joan Lynne Tirey 82 of Bryant, Arkansas passed away May 7, 2019. She was born July 23, 1936 to the Late William and Opal Smith. She was a former member of Calvary Baptist Church in Batesville, and a current member of Village Creek Baptist Church in Little Rock. Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. James Tirey; She...

May 7, 2019

May 7, 2019

Sonny Scott, 81, of Sherwood passed away May 7, 2019.  He was born November 29, 1937 in Heber Springs to the late Sherman and Oma Scott.  He was a retired dump truck owner and was an excellent carpenter.  He enjoyed deer camp and was always known for helping others.

Survivors include his wife of almost 30 years,...

May 7, 2019

Sarah Jemima Vinson, 94, of Carlisle passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019. She was born October 11, 1924 in Mercer, Tennessee to Jordan and Mary Derryberry. A graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 10, 2019 at Arkansas Memorial Gardens.  Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

May 7, 2019

A wonderful example of a life well lived has ended today.  Jim Handloser died on May 7, 2019 at the age of 86.  A native of Detroit, MI, Jim was born on October 16, 1932 the first of four siblings to Anthony and Kathryn Handloser.  Jim loved sports and shared countless hours with many friends joyously competing.  He was...

May 6, 2019

'Retired Master Chief Clifton Lee Bearden, born in Ladonia, Texas on January 7, 1932, raised and lived in the Hot Springs, Arkansas area, peacefully went home on May 6, 2019 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Irma G. Bearden and his eldest daughter, Coleen Marie Bearden-Craig and granddaughter, Ashlea Dawn Hughes....