May 31, 2024

Carl A. Keys, Jr. was born November 17, 1935, in Sheffield, Alabama to Lucille and Carl Keys, Sr.. After a brief stay in Batesville, Arkansas, his family moved to Mountain Home, Arkansas where he lived throughout college. Carl learned to play the saxophone, and with his brother Bill, they formed a dance band that played in the local area. Carl...

May 31, 2024

Kerry Bruce Rains, a dedicated roofer in the construction industry, passed away on May 31, 2024 He was born on January 22, 1949. Bruce was known for his outgoing and friendly personality that endeared him to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill Rains and Lydda Summit; daughter, Amy Childs;...

May 31, 2024

Steven Evans Doerr, of North Little Rock, AR, age 82, died on May 31, 2024. He is preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis T. Doerr and his parents, Clarence A. Doerr and Mae A. Doerr, both of Memphis, Tennessee. He is survived by his uncle, Conrad Doerr of Palm Springs, California, several cousins-namely: Delores Krebs and Carol Hornung, both...

May 30, 2024

Bonnie Kay Bartleson, age 81, of Little Rock, passed away on May 30, 2024. She was born in Little Rock to Warren K. and Margaret C. Bartleson on March 9, 1943. 

Bonnie graduated from Hall High School and later attended Arkansas College in Batesville. She retired from the Arkansas Division of Legislative Audit after 30 years of service. 

Bonnie was a talented...

May 30, 2024

Shirley Paulette Morrow, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed away on May 30, 2024.  She was a cherished member of the Ten Mile Missionary Baptist Church in Lonsdale, Arkansas. Born on July 4, 1950, in Malvern Arkansas, Shirley led a life filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable memories.Shirley's love for her family knew no bounds. She was a...

May 30, 2024

Michael Lee “Poppie” Craig passed away peacefully at his home in Beebe, Arkansas on Thursday, May 30, 2024.

 

Born May 19, 1954, in Miami, Florida, Michael was the cherished son of the late Elizabeth Jane and Francis Samuel Craig. He attended the University of Tennessee and graduated with a business degree. Michael began his career in hospitality and sales before co-founding Magnum...

May 30, 2024

Myrtle Lou Gatlin (Granny), 93, of Little Rock, AR passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on May 30, 2024. She was a retired beautician that owned Myrt’s Beauty Shop in Little Rock. She enjoyed painting ceramics with her daughter, crocheting, cooking fresh from Pa’s garden, reading her bible, and spending time with her son, grandchildren, family,...

May 30, 2024

Earl Ray Sorrells, 74 of Little Rock went to heaven on May 30th, 2024.  He was the son of the late Earl Willard Sorrells and Dorothy Voegele Sorrells.He was preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law Donald Wise, and many dear aunts, uncles and cousins.He is survived by his wife Marilyn Sorrells, two daughters, Jennifer Sorrells (David Mooney) of Quitman,...

May 30, 2024

Frances Humm Fitzgerald, 95, passed away peacefully on May 30 after a short stay at Hospice Home Care.   

Frances was preceded in death by her husband, John Fitzgerald, her son and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Doris Jean Fitzgerald.  She is survived by her children: Mary Frances Ugarte (husband Carlos) of Calhoun, GA; Mary Beth Eisenhard of Bristow, VA ; Matthew Fitzgerald...

May 29, 2024

John Robert Smith, age 60, of Conway, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.

May 29, 2024

Larry Jay Eichler, age 79, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024.  He was born in Stuttgart, Arkansas on December 23, 1944, to Aubrey and Louise Eichler.  

 Larry spent most of his life in Ulm, Arkansas.  He owned and operated Stuttgart Paint & Decorating in Stuttgart for ten years.  He also enjoyed making furniture, making metal ornaments, doing repairs for others,...

May 29, 2024

Mary Louise Bevis Champlin age 83 of Beebe went to be with her heavenly father Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Mary was born in Burlington, Kentucky on January 21,1941, to David Henry Bevis and Margaret R. Griffin Bevis.

 

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, David and Margaret Bevis, husband Tommy Wayne Champlin of Kentucky, her siblings Elizabeth Wetzel of Kentucky,...

May 29, 2024

Jane Waller, age 88, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away on May 29th, 2024.

Jane was born on January 27th, 1936, in Springfield, IL to Melvin Nieburg and Jeanette Wahl Nieburg. She was a mother, scholar, career woman and a bright light in her family’s lives. 

Jane was married to Tracy David Waller III on August 25th, 1958, and together they had...

May 29, 2024

George Mack Brickell, Jr., 88, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away May 29, 2024. He was born November 12, 1935, in Evening Shade, Arkansas to the late George and Elizabeth Brickell.

George is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Clarice Brickell; children, Gale Brickell and Keith Brickell (Marilyn); grandchildren, Nicholas Allison (Leigh), Jordan Allison, Justin Brickell, Skyler Cunningham, Derek Brickell...

May 29, 2024

Lillian “Marie” Eddins-Loux, 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, after a battle with dementia and heart failure. She was born in Brinkley, Arkansas to Bev and Lillie Mae Rodgers. She was one of many siblings, a twin, and the last of them all. She is finally reunited with them, whom she missed dearly. She was of the Assembly...

May 28, 2024

In loving memory of Grace M. King, whose vibrant spirit departed from this world on May 28th, 2024. Grace was born on January 4th, 1952, in Grady, Arkansas, and her life was a masterpiece of love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to her family.  Grace was an extraordinary woman who excelled in the art of Interior Design, particularly showcasing her talent with...

May 28, 2024

May 27, 2024

Bettye Frances Morris Sutton passed from this life on May 27, 2024, at the age of 89 in Austin, Texas. She was born on June 16, 1934, in Little Rock, Arkansas to James Arville and Frances Elizabeth Morris. Bettye had a life-long love of books and history, having earned a Masters in History and a Masters in Library Science. Her...

May 27, 2024

Virginia O’Neal Gardner, 98, passed away on May 27, 2024.  She was born October 13, 1925, to Earl and Grace O’Neal in Hope, Arkansas. She had a bachelor’s in biology, and a teacher certificate from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville   She was very interested in education; served on the University of Arkansas College of Education Dean’s Advisory Council.

She...

May 27, 2024

Frank Andrew Whaley, 85, of North Little Rock passed away on May 27th 2024.

 

He was born on February 17th 1939, in Hugo, Oklahoma to Carrie and Verlin Virvin Whaley. He studied business at UALR and went on to be the owner of three grocery stores, including Frank’s Food Mart in North Little Rock. 

 

In 1962 he married the love of his...