In our Care

Dec 28, 2023

Jimmy Girvle Neal, age 68, of Judsonia, passed away on December 28, 2023, at St Vincent’s Hospice in Little Rock. He was born January 23, 1955, in Kensett to the late Girvle and Eva Lee Neal. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Kathy Stone, and his brother Sammy Gene Neal. He worked...

Dec 28, 2023

Phyllis Deitz of Searcy, Arkansas passed away on December 28, 2023. She was born on March 11, 1928  to the late Rev. Andrew and Emma Schacht Haddock in New York City, New York.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Sheldon Williams and Kermit R Deitz and several cousins.

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Dec 27, 2023

Neomi LaVetra Ashcraft, age 87 of Rison, died, Wednesday, December 27, 2023. She was born October 18, 1936 in Rison, a daughter of the late Luther W. Brown and Marie Kea Brown. Mrs. Ashcraft was a seamstress, having worked for the sewing factory for several years. Mrs. Ashcraft was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe Ashcraft, brothers,...

Dec 25, 2023

Timothy Nenon Falcinelli, age 81, of Pleasant Plains, went to be with his Lord on December 25, 2023. He was born June 16, 1942, in Memphis, TN to the late A.A. Toney Falcinelli and Agness McGinnis Falcinelli. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother Lula Falcinelli, his sons, Timothy Falcinelli, Jr., and Darren...

Dec 24, 2023

Patsy Lloyd Turner, age 75 of Rison, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, December 24, 2023 in her home surrounded with loved ones.  She was born March 28, 1948 in Rison, AR to the late Martin and Geraldine Green Lloyd.  Patsy was a Methodist and spoke lovingly about going home.  She was a retired truck driver of 27...

Dec 24, 2023

Betty Dean Willis, age 92 of Pine Bluff, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2023.  She was born April 15, 1931 in Calmer, AR to the late Andy and Maudine Rodgers Willis.  Betty was a proud graduate of Woodlawn High school, and played for the Lady Bears basketball team. She retired from Jefferson Regional Medical...

Dec 23, 2023

Billy Cliff Winn, age 75 of Vilonia, Arkansas passed away at his home surrounded by his family on December 23, 2023. He was born in Lonoke, Arkansas on April 30, 1948 to the late Francis Winn and Nellie Bass. Mr. Winn was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He served in Vietnam and was awarded the Combat Action...

Dec 23, 2023

Melinda Tackett, age 63 of Floyd, AR went to be with the Lord Friday December 23, 2023. She was born in Conway, Arkansas August 1, 1960, to the late Arnold Tackett and Carmen Fowler Tackett. She was also preceded in death, by her son-in-law Michael Notsinger-Moore and a cousin, Joe Davidson. She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Jones (Bobby...

Dec 22, 2023

Lonnie Paul Parish, age 79, of Searcy went to be with his Lord on Friday, December 22, 2023. He was born May 30, 1944, in Batesville, Arkansas to the late Arlin Jackson Parish and Geneva Treadway Parish. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Ray and Hubert Parish and his son Daniel Parish....

Dec 21, 2023

Miriam Ann Starks Riggan, age 84 of Leola, passed away December 21, 2023.  She was born October 4, 1939 in Carthage, AR to the late Baron and Miriam Fraiser Starks.  Miriam enjoyed spending time working in her flower gardens, feeding her hummingbirds, bird watching, and sewing clothes for her family. She was an excellent cook and was...

Dec 20, 2023

Gabe "Dillon" Paulk was 37 years old on December 20, 2023 when he was taken to be with our Lord in heaven. Our loss is tremendous as he was such an important part to our family. He shinned as the big brother to his sister, April. Also enjoyed fishing and the outdoors immensely.

Dillon will be deeply missed by everyone who...

Dec 19, 2023

Chyrel Jean Rynders, age 70 of Rison, passed away peacefully December 19, 2023.  She was born June 25, 1953 in Mena, AR to the late William and Lallie Chism Francis.  She loved working in her yard, cooking, playing with her great grandchildren, and sewing clothes for her family.  Chyrel was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and...

Dec 18, 2023

Montgomery lee Bell, age 92 of Greenbrier went to be with his Lord on December 18, 2023. He was born on March 13, 1931 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Robert and Edith Bell.  He was a retired Aeronautical Engineer and retired Methodist Preacher. Mr. Bell served in the Air National guard and was a veteran of the Korean...

Dec 16, 2023

The Rebellious Renegade. The Middle Child. The Crazy Cousin. A Lover of the Los Angeles Lakers. LeMar Bennett Nicholson was born November 22, 1984 and departed on December 16, 2023. He left this earthly realm just as fast as he came into it, leaving behind many loved ones, friends, and relatives.

As intelligent as he was, he...

Dec 16, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles Patrom, a beloved husband, father, friend, and a cornerstone of our community. Charles peacefully departed this life on December 16th, 2023.

Born on July 9th, 1943, in El Paso, Arkansas, Charles was the son of Canada "P-Joe" Patrom and Edith Patrom. From the very beginning, his vibrant spirit...

Dec 14, 2023

Fred Case, 83, of Judsonia, passed away on December 14, 2023. Fred was a long-time Judsonia resident and farmer with a special talent for fixing anything. A native of Carrizo Springs, Texas,

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Janie Case, and son-in-law Brian Hearn.

Fred is survived by his children, grandchildren, and...

Dec 12, 2023

Funeral services will be held in Florida. Time and location are pending.

Dec 12, 2023

Funeral services will be held in Florida. Times and location are pending.

Dec 12, 2023

Floyd Wayne Sutton, 70 of Kensett, Arkansas passed away peacefully on December 12, 2023. He was born on August 21, 1953 at home in Kensett, Arkansas to Floyd Edward and Julia Herrin Sutton.

He spent many years working hard providing for his family.  He thoroughly enjoyed his career as a machinist. When the opportunity arose, he would...

Dec 12, 2023

Jerry Dwight Kimbrell, age 78, of Woodlawn went to be with his Lord on December 12, 2023. He was born March 10, 1945 in Pine Bluff to the late Monroe and Pearl Kimbrell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Barbara Tyra, Joye Hankins, and JoAnn Wingard. He was a retired mill wright...