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Feb 7, 2023

Candice Michelle Johns, age 43, of Judsonia passed away on February 7, 2023. She was born December 8, 1979 in Searcy to the late Tony and Glenda Copeland Gray. She was a caregiver and a member of Rocky Point Southern Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her grandson Ryland, hitting up Sonic for a Diet Dr....

Feb 7, 2023

Janis Middleton, age 65, of Judsonia passed away on February 7, 2023. She was born September 28, 1957 in De Queen, Arkansas to the late Sidney and Gertie Baker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

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Feb 6, 2023

Willis Clinton Baker, Sr. age 80, of White Hall passed away on February 6, 2023. He was born July 6, 1942 in Dumas, AR to the late Roy Hix Baker and Leta Lewis Baker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers and four sisters. Mr. Baker was the former owner of...

Feb 5, 2023

Diane (Cox) Sweeney, 62 of Rose Bud, Arkansas, went to be with our Lord, Sunday, February 5th, 2023, after a long illness.

She was born March 4th,1960 in Conway, Arkansas. She is the loving wife to her husband, Larry Sweeney of 42 years, and mother to Mary Inez Sweeney.

She had a strong christian faith. Her caretakers and doctors talked of how...

Feb 4, 2023

Abby "Leo" Rain Khoury, 25 of Little Rock, passed away after a long struggle with their health on Saturday, February 4th, 2023 surrounded by family and friends.

Leo is survived by their mother, Cristy Lee Hutto and step-father, Richard Scott Hutto of Little Rock; sister, Riley Mae Henderson and husband, Reece; sister, Emberly Fern Hutto; grandmother, Kay Evans; grandmother, Barbara...

Feb 4, 2023

John David Light, age 66, of Judsonia went to be with his Lord on Saturday, February 4, 2023. He was born June 27, 1956, in Panola County, MS to the late John Monroe and Mary Lee Betts Light. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings Larry, Jerry, Paul, and Calvin Light....

Feb 3, 2023

Bobby Wayne Riddle, 73, of Hot Springs, formerly of Greenbrier, went to be with the Lord on February 3, 2023. 

Bobby was born on September 2, 1949, in Muldrow, Oklahoma to Athel and Irene Hughes Riddle. He was a christian in the Nazarene faith and a founding member of Crossroads Cowboy Church in El Paso. Bobby enjoyed farming, riding horses and working on cars. 

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Feb 2, 2023

George Boyd, 76 of Rison, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Feb. 2, 2023, after a brief illness. George was born July 29, 1946, to Noel and Cora Boyd of Rison. George was a lifelong native of Rison. He graduated from Rison High School, and the day after graduating from high school, he joined...

Feb 1, 2023

Shelly Renee Dodgen of Conway, passed away on February 01, 2023 in Conway, Arkansas at the age of 55.

She is survived by Children, Jonathan Phelps, Jeffery Pitts and Kaylin Phelps.

Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Vilonia Funeral Home, 1134 Main St., Vilonia, Arkansas 72173. Share condolences with the family at www.viloniafuneralhome.com.

Jan 31, 2023

Martha Sue Chambers, age 64, of Georgetown went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. She was born November 22, 1958 to the late Lillie Glaze. She was a retired CNA and enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years Bryan Chambers, her...

Jan 28, 2023

Thomas Lee Covington, 85 of Vilonia, passed away at his home on January 28, 2023.

He was born on August 20, 1937, to Jessie Lee and Lorene Covington. He was a christian and a member of the Church of Christ. He worked as a farmer most of his life in Arkansas, and oil field construction while living in Texas. 

Left to cherish his memories are three sons, Keith...

Jan 28, 2023

Eston James McIlwain went to be with his Lord on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the age of 36. He was born June 7, 1986, at Hot Springs, Arkansas to Ralph McIlwain of Sheridan, and the late Glenda Pickle of Hot Springs. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Linda Brooks of Sheridan.  Eston graduated from...

Jan 26, 2023

Richard Calvin McDaniel, 84, born in Watson, AR on October 13, 1938, of Scott, AR went to be with the LORD on January 26, 2023 with his wife Kaci McDaniel by his side. Richard was a tremendous husband and father and the true patriarch of his family.

He attended school at Lake Village and graduated from Dermott...

Jan 25, 2023

James "Jim" Grinder of Vilonia, passed away on January 25, 2023, at the age of 78.

Jim was born on August 18, 1944, in Corpus Christi, Texas to George and Lucille Grinder. He worked as a Pipefitter and was a member of the UA Local 155 Plumbers & Pipefitters. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and working on cars. He was also a member of the masonic lodge.

He is survived by four sons, Rod...

Jan 23, 2023

Don Wayne Williams, 76 of Holly Springs went to be with the Lord on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, with his family by his side.  He was born May 5, 1946, in Pangburn, AR to the late Hubert L. and Jewel Meharg Williams.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by  his step mother, Dorothy...

Jan 23, 2023

Randy Wayne Abbott of Vilonia, passed away on January 21, 2023 in Little Rock, Arkansas at the age of 55.

Randy was born on April 26, 1967 in Selma, Alabama. He was a class of 1985 graduate of Vilonia High School, he worked in maintenance at Virco, he was a devoted grandfather and enjoyed spending time with his family.

Randy is survived by two sons, Christopher Abbott and wife, Kara of...

Jan 22, 2023

Albert Christopher “Chris” Hall, age 60, of Judsonia went to be with his Lord on Sunday, January 22, 2023. He was born May 19, 1962 in Hattiesburg, MS to Hattie J. Riffle Hall Miller and the late James Henry Hall, Jr. He was a retired construction worker and enjoyed working in his yard and fishing. Chris enjoyed...

Jan 22, 2023

Louis Maurice Owens, age 77, of Sheridan went to be with his Lord on Sunday, January 22, 2023. He was born October 26, 1945 in Eaglette, Dallas County Arkansas to the late Odas and Lucille Beeson Owens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Winnie Owens Still, his brother...

Jan 21, 2023

Patricia “Pat” Elaine Baker, 69, was born on October 16, 1953 in Minden, Louisiana to William Archie and Clarice Margaret Garrison Baker.  Pat passed away on January 21, 2023 at Unity Hospital in Searcy, Arkansas.

Pat worked for 46 years as a teacher’s aide at Sunshine School in Searcy, Arkansas.  She also worked for the White County...

Jan 19, 2023

Larry McCroskey of Ward passed from this life on January 19, 2023 in his home. Larry was born to the late Bill and Janette McCroskey. Larry graduated from Cabot High School and attended ASU Jonesboro. Larry owned and operated The General Store in Ward for a time in the 90s. He also spent his life in farming, including dairy,...