Joy Sorrells
Apr 24, 2025
Joy Sorrells was born on June 19, 1941, to Oren and Lecie Sanders and graduated from Lake Hamilton High School in 1959. She met the love of her life, Tommy Sorrells, during a school play in 1958—both were seniors and cast members. After graduating, Joy worked for an insurance company from 1959 to 1962.
Tommy and Joy briefly lost touch when...
John Steven Seals
Apr 24, 2025
John Steven Seals, 63, passed away on April 24, 2025. He was born to Jimmy and Ann Seals on January 5, 1962, in Benton, Arkansas.
Steven is survived by his brother, Bobby, and three sons: Brad, Wes, and Nick.
Preceding him in death were his father and mother, as well as his siblings: Ricky, Eddie, and Elaine.
He loved his friends and family...
Teresa Mills
Apr 22, 2025
Teresa Ann Mills, 56, left this world on April 22, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, compassion, and an undeniable zest for life.
She found joy in the simplest pleasures—riding on the back of a motorcycle with the wind in her hair, spending time with loved ones at U.S. Pizza, and sharing laughter over a few drinks with her sisters...
Owen Wagner
Apr 22, 2025
Owen Wagner, age 83, of Odessa, Texas passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025. He was born September 1, 1941 in Brady, Texas to the late Jess and Jessie Wagner. Owen was a member of the American Legion and was a proud United States Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He loved fishing, hunting, and playing poker. Owen also enjoyed...
James "Jim" Looney
Apr 22, 2025
James "Jim" Looney, a beloved member of our community, peacefully passed away on April 22, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on August 2, 1940, in Trumann, Arkansas, Jim was a dedicated man who lived his life with passion and purpose.
Jim was a proud owner of Looney's Tire Stores, which he opened in 1974. His dedication to his craft...
Phillip Morris Stiles
Apr 22, 2025
Phillip Morris "Foxman" Stiles, born on January 25, 1944, in Holly Springs, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025. He was a dedicated and skilled plant manager for a brass foundry, where he was respected for his professionalism and commitment to excellence.
Known affectionately by the nickname "Foxman," which he proudly carried as his CB handle, Phillip was a man...
Jack Dennis Jones
Apr 22, 2025
Jack Dennis Jones, age 64, of Delight, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025
He was born on December 5, 1960, in Prescott. Jack was the son of Donald Jones and Mary Ruth Johnson Jones. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Jack was a member of Delight Methodist Church. For many years he worked as a truck driver. He loved fishing,...
Aria Rae Johnson
Apr 22, 2025
Aria Rae Johnson, 28 days old, of Little Rock, AR gained her angel wings on April 22, 2025. Aria blessed the world with her presence on March 26, 2025. She was welcomed by her parents, Jon and Sophie Johnson and her sister, Mia Grace.
Aria leaves behind to cherish her memory, her grandparents: Rex "Ba" and Kristin Bumpass "Yaya" of White...
Charles E. "Chuck" Middleton
Apr 21, 2025
BRYANT, Ark. – Charles Edward “Chuck” Middleton, 83, co-founder of Middleton Heat & Air, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. Chuck was delighted to spend the previous day, Easter Sunday, with family.
Born September 11, 1941, in Little Rock, Arkansas, Chuck was the second of seven children born to A.D. Middleton, Sr., and Dorothy Larimore Middleton. He deeply admired his...
Geron Lynn Harvey
Apr 21, 2025
Geron Lynn Harvey, age 50, of Glenwood, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025.
He was born on February 28, 1975, in Murfreesboro. He was the son of Darrell Harvey and Gloria Darlene Harvey. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Versie Stewart; his parents; and his brother, Wayne Harvey.
Geron loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren. He...
Wanda Faye Gafford Vermeer
Apr 21, 2025
Wanda Faye Gafford Vermeer, age 79, of Glenwood, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 21, 2025.
She was born on April 25, 1945, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Ernest Lander Gafford and Frances Marie Morrow Gafford. Wanda is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, John Edward Vermeer.
Wanda married the love...
John Mark Jensen
Apr 21, 2025
John Mark Jensen was born on July 30, 1956, in Laurel, Mississippi to Carl and Joyce Jensen. His family moved to Hot Springs, Arkansas when he was two years old. As a child, “John Mark” as he is better known, enjoyed baseball and hunting. He had many lifelong friends, some since kindergarten, including Rick Grisham, Jimmy Lovelady, Jim Harper, and...
John Eldridge Penn
Apr 19, 2025
Dr. John Eldridge Penn, 90, passed away on April 19, 2025. Born January 19, 1935, in Driftwood, Arkansas, to Ida Pearl and Hosea Jefferson Penn, he was the youngest of six siblings that also included Stanley, Bill, Tom, Martha, and Charlotte.
John grew up during the Great Depression and lived through World War II. His was a humble childhood, marked by...
Sally Chaput
Apr 19, 2025
It is with joyful hearts that we announce that Sally Chaput has her mansion on the streets of gold! We made sure her tennis shoes were tied tight on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 5:37pm, as she ran into those pearly gates to find her momma, daddy, sister, and so many others.
We would say into the arms of Jesus, but...
Debra McCarley
Apr 18, 2025
Debra Ann McCarley was born on October 23, 1957 at Ft. Gordon, GA. She was raised in Alabama and moved to Texas after college, lived and worked in New Mexico and Texas, and then retired to Arkansas.
She is survived by her wife, Erica; her mother, JoAnn McCarley; nephews Christopher and his children, Maddie and Jackson, and Daniel McCarley; cousin Sheila...
Shirley "Sam" Ann Edds
Apr 18, 2025
Shirley "Sam" Ann Edds, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home in Royal, Arkansas, on April 18, 2025. Born on January 17, 1944, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, she was known for her unwavering devotion to her family and her remarkable talent as a caregiver.
In her cherished role as a stay-at-home mom and wife, Shirley...
Penny May DeBottis Smithers
Apr 18, 2025
Penny May DeBottis Smithers of Little Rock, AR, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025. She was born on November 1, 1953 in Rochester, NY to the late James and Ruth DeBottis.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Martin Edward Smithers, Sr. She is survived by her sons, Chad (Cindi) and Martin Jr. of AR; sisters, Susan DeBottis of...
Barbara Galbraith
Apr 18, 2025
Barbara Galbraith, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025 at the age of 90. Born on August 29, 1934, in Ione, Washington, Barbara was the eldest daughter of Elmer and Dorothy Thompson and was raised in the small town of Metaline Falls alongside her sister, Kay, and brother, Bob.
In 1954, Barbara met Edward Galbraith,...
Alvin Corder
Apr 17, 2025
Alvin Corder passed away April 17, 2025. He was born June 11, 1931 in Harlingen, Texas.
Graveside services will be held Monday, April 28, 2025 beginning at 10:00 AM at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 W Maryland Avenue, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72120 with full Military Honors.
Laura Lou Frith
Apr 17, 2025
Laura Lou Frith, 88, of White Hall passed away April 17, 2025 at The Blossoms of White Hall. She was born February 14, 1937 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the late Gladys Murdoch Wingard and William P. Parrish. She attended the United Pentecostal Church and enjoyed quilting. In her working years, she was employed by Piggly Wiggly as a cook...