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Nov 19, 2024

Von Dale Lee, 86 of Vilonia, AR, passed away from a fall which resulted in multiple strokes on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Baptist Health Medical Center, Little Rock, Arkansas. 

He was born on December 30, 1937, to Roy V. Lee and Eulas Lee. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 63 years, Violet Stevens Lee; his...

Nov 17, 2024

Sandra Lee Tipton Brown, 80, of Enola, Arkansas passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on November 17, 2024. She was born May 25, 1944, in Dayton, Ohio. Sandra attended schools in Lubbock, Texas and graduated from Conway High School in 1963. She later graduated from Remington College with a MA degree. She had a great love for...

Nov 14, 2024

Nov 13, 2024

Lillian Louise Leopard of the Rye Community went to be with her Lord on November 13, 2024. She was born October 24, 1926 in Cleveland County to the late George Stanley Tucker and Lilly Mae Rauls Tucker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Elton “Snow” Dixon, her second husband Joe Leopard, brothers...

Nov 10, 2024

Perry Lee J Edgar Wallingsford of Little Rock, Arkansas left this life at the young age of 34. He was born on March 13, 1990 in Springdale, Arkansas to Roxanne Barnes Shores. He loved life and spent his days singing, drawing, playing basketball, enjoying music, and could always be found hanging out with family or close friends. Perry was dedicated...

Nov 9, 2024

Montay (Bud) Baker, 89, passed from this life on November 9, 2024 surrounded by family. He was born in Georgetown, Arkansas to Montay and Hixie Baker on August 4, 1935. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, of 39 years, Patricia A Baker, the mother of his children, Christine, Michael, Angela, Greta, and Monty (Shad). He is also preceded in...

Nov 8, 2024

Peggy Jo Ashcraft, a beloved figure in her community and a cherished member of her family, passed away on November 8, 2024, at the age of 72 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born on September 14, 1952, in Rison, Peggy embraced life with a warmth and enthusiasm that touched everyone she met. Peggy dedicated many years to her career as a...

Nov 5, 2024

Shanon Lee Porterfield, age 48 of Vilonia Arkansas, passed away November 5, 2024. Shanon was born on August 25, 1976 to Larry Gene Hutson and Charlotte Kay Porterfield. Shanon proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was the building supervisor at UAMS Little Rock, he was the Vice President of the Vilonia Softball Booster Club, coached his...

Nov 5, 2024

Vickie Owen, born on January 9, 1958, in Rison, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on November 5 2024, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was a beloved member of her community and a cherished family member whose legacy will be remembered by all who knew her. Vickie was preceded in death by her mother, Opal Hudson Lunsford; her brother, Douglas W. Lunsford;...

Nov 4, 2024

Myrtle Mae Herrington, went to be with her Lord on November 4, 2024. She was born February

4, 1937 in Rison to the late Clarence and Annie Lou Dixon Puckett. In addition to her parents,

she was preceded in death by her brother Levon Puckett. She married her late husband George

Herrington on July 22, 1954 at the home of the late Reverend...

Nov 4, 2024

Margie Nell Allred was born January 22, 1940 in Woodlawn, Arkansas to Elbert Stover and Alice Marie

Stover. She was a graduate of Woodlawn High School. Before retiring, she worked as a secretary in the

Farm Bureau insurance office in Rison.

Margie was a faithful member of Center Missionary Baptist Church as well as a member of the ladies

auxiliary. She loved cooking, music,...

Nov 4, 2024

Cynthia Oglesby, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024, at the age of 73. Born on September 16, 1951, Cynthia lived a life rich in love, creativity, and laughter, leaving behind memories that will forever warm the hearts of those who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband Gerald Oglesby.

Cynthia...

Nov 3, 2024

 Debra Ann Workman "Debbie" was healed and gained her wings when she crossed over to Jesus' arms on Sunday afternoon, November 3, 2024. She was surrounded by her husband, 2 children, grandchildren, sister, and family.

Debbie was born on June 14, 1952; a sunny Saturday in Newberry, South Carolina. She was born to Charles Doss and Anna Louise Doss (née Miller)....

Oct 31, 2024

Lloyd T. Roberts, age 69, of Pine Bluff, was called to his Heavenly Home on October 31, 2024. He was born November 6, 1954 in Davis Hospital in Pine Bluff, AR. He was the son of the late Scottie Roberts and Maye McCool. 

He was preceded in death by his father Scottie Roberts and his grandparents Walter Chavis “Mutt” Roberts and...

Oct 27, 2024

Elgin Leo (Flush) Gordon, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on October 27, 2024 at the age of 86. Born on April 10, 1938, Elgin led a life characterized by hard work, love for family, and a deep commitment to his passions and interests.

Elgin proudly served four years in the United States Marine Corps immediately after high...

Oct 27, 2024

Loreda Kendall, age 86, of Pine Bluff passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024. She was born April 14, 1938 in Appleton, Arkansas to the late William Alvin Rainwater and Florie Mae Freemen Rainwater. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William Kendall, her granddaughter Amanda Kendall, her son Robert Kendall, her great-grandchild Alex...

Oct 27, 2024

Bobby Dan McMurtrey, age 63, passed away from this life, Sunday, October 27, 2024. He was born November 13, 1960 to Joe Tom and May Delle McMurtrey.

Preceding him in death are his parents and fraternal twin brother, Billy Joe. He is survived by his wife, Shelly Elizabeth and son, Matthew Justin.

Bobby was a man of few words but was dedicated...

Oct 25, 2024

Gregory Philip Holliman, 64, of Searcy, AR, passed from this life on October 24 at Baptist Hospital in North Little Rock following kidney surgery.

After tragically losing his parents and sister in a car accident when he was 4 years old, he was raised by his grandparents, Willie and Myrtle Britton. Gregory’s life was shaped by their love for God and...

Oct 22, 2024

Joseph Charles Simerley, age 51, of Grapevine passed away on October 22, 2024. He was born April 26, 1973 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Charles H. Simerley and Shirley Kizer Simerley. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time.

He is survived by his father Charles H. Simerley and his wife Nelda, his mother Shirley Simerley and numerous aunts, uncles...

Oct 21, 2024

Janie Christine Qualls Boatright, a beloved mother, mimi, sister, and friend passed away on October 21, 2024, at the age of 62. Born on September 14, 1962, in Trumann, Arkansas, to the late William R and Virginia N Qualls. She brought joy to those around her with her unwavering for family, a passion that defined much of her life.

After obtaining...