Obituaries
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Lewis Paul Braswell
Aug 11, 2023
Lewis Paul Braswell, age 75 of Conway, passed away on August 11, 2023 at his home. He was born on September 12, 1947 in Cleveland, Mississippi.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Angie Pearl Miller Braswell, his father, Paul S. Braswell, his brother, J.R. Braswell and his sister, Faye Braswell. Lewis graduated from Delta State University,...
Mary Hauth
Aug 9, 2023
Mary Jo Hauth went to be with her Lord on August 9, 2023. She was borm on January 3, 1957 to the late Joseph H. Hauth and Geraldine M. Webb. She enjoyed cooking and spending time in the nature. She loved to fish and garden.
Mary is survived by her bother Terrance Hauth, daughters Melissa...
Donald Young
Aug 8, 2023
Donald Earnest Young, age 64 of Rison, passed away on August 8, 2023 at his home. He was born December 6, 1958 in Waldo, AR. He is preceded in death by his mother, Suzie Pauline Thomason Young, father Cecil Young, and brother James Young. He enjoyed camping, fishing, playing basketball in the yard, and he loved animals.
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Jackie Ruth (James) Lawson
Aug 4, 2023
Jackie Ruth James Lawson, age 74, of Kensett went to be with her Lord on August 4, 2023. She was born February 19, 1949 in Pangburn, Arkansas to the late Leonard Jack James and Ruth Katherine Hicks James. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Frank and Jesse James and her...
Marianne Gothard
Aug 3, 2023
Marianne Gothard of Searcy passed away on August 3, 2023. She was born on October 8, 1927, in Whittier, California to Mr. George and Opal Gothard. She moved to Arkansas in 1952. She held a Bachelor’s in Science- Education degree. She was of the Methodist belief.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
She...
Wilma Racine Ratchford
Aug 2, 2023
Wilma Racine Ratchford, age 92 of Marshall, passed from this earthly life on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Salem Place Nursing Home in Conway, Arkansas. She was born in Zack, Arkansas on February 3, 1931 to Henry and Celia Thompson Eaton. She married Dale Ratchford on November 27, 1948 and celebrated 65 years with him until his death in...
Charlene Marie Prock
Aug 2, 2023
Charlene Knight Prock found her way to her heavenly home on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, when she passed from this life on earth following a short illness. She was 92 years old at her passing, but much younger in mind and spirit.
To properly chronicle Charlene’s life story, one might expect to see it play out on...
Byron Belt
Aug 1, 2023
Byron Macon Belt, age 53 of Sheridan, passed away August 1, 2023 at his home. He was born March 16, 1970, in Little Rock, AR, to Emile and Charlotte Horne Belt. Byron enjoyed being outdoors, he loved hunting, fishing, trapping, boating, camping, and gardening. He loved spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his...
Sharron Anne (Verdue) Roberts
Jul 30, 2023
Sharron Anne Verdue Roberts, age 74, of Rison went to be with her Lord on July 30, 2023. She was born September 18, 1948 in Star City to the late Harold and Ada Verdue. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Donnie Roberts, her granddaughter Abbigale Grubb and her daughter-in-law Shelly...
Derek Wayne Conner
Jul 29, 2023
Derek Wayne Conner, age 51, of Pine Bluff passed away on July 29, 2023. He was born January 23, 1972 in Pine Bluff. He was a welder by trade and enjoyed riding horses and gardening.
He is survived by his daughter Kayla Keedy (Karson) of Bryant, his mother Deborah Conner of Rison, his...
Marion Franklin Henderson, Sr.
Jul 25, 2023
Marion Franklin Henderson, Sr. age 73, of Rison went to be with his Lord on July 25, 2023, after a long battle with end stage chronic kidney disease, which led him to have to take dialysis for the last three years of his life. He was born July 24, 1950 to Marion Raburn Henderson and Charlie Mae...
Charles Alex George
Jul 23, 2023
Charles Alex George
1952 - 2023
Charles was born on February 8,1952, in DesArc, Arkansas to Wilma Jean Robinson and the Late Alex George. He lived a life deeply rooted in faith where he was baptized at his home church of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, Des Arc, Arkansas at a young age. He...
Barbara Sue Johnson
Jul 23, 2023
Barbara Reed Johnson, 80, died peacefully at her home on July 23, 2023, surrounded by her family, friends, and beloved pets.
Born in the “Y” Community in Cleveland County, she moved with her parents, Jennings and Valerie Reed, to Pine Bluff where she graduated from Watson Chapel High School. After attending secretarial school, she went to work...
James David Bishop
Jul 19, 2023
Wednesday, July 19, 2023. He was born May 17, 1937, in Ben, Arkansas to the late Paul and Mary Bishop. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Roger Dale Bishop, his sister Janie Scribner and his brother Finis Bishop. Mr. Bishop was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Batesville....
Dickey Gregory
Jul 18, 2023
Dickye Marie (Coleman) Gregory was born April 14, 1939, she was the daughter of Richard & Mary Jane (Robertson) Coleman. She was a faithful housewife and Mother. She also worked for the Grapevine School System as a school bus driver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Gregory.
She is...
Sammy Collins
Jul 16, 2023
Sammy Darryl Collins passed away in Little Rock, Arkansas on July 16, 2023, at the age of 62. He was born on April 24, 1961, to John and Margaret Collins in Searcy, Arkansas. He enjoyed playing guitar, writing music, reading books, and guns. He also spent time with his mom and best friend, Margaret and his only grandson, Kayden....
Martha Ann (Downen) Mayhugh
Jul 15, 2023
The family of Martha Ann Mayhugh would like to let you know that on July 15, 2023, Jesus called her for the greatest trip she has ever taken and she arrived safely in Heaven. She is now there with Jesus and having a reunion with her Grandparents Poppa and Mama Lula Downen; her Dad, Howard Downen; brother, Bill Downen;...
Charles Eugene Hamilton
Jul 12, 2023
Charles “Charlie” Hamilton, 60, of Searcy, Arkansas passed away on July 12, 2023, at Unity Health in Searcy. Charlie was born in San Juan, Texas on February 25, 1963, to Earl and Zella Mae (Lawson) Hamilton. He grew up in Brinkley alongside eight brothers and sisters. As a teen and young adult, Charlie enjoyed fishing, roller skating, and attending...